86. How to Find Your First 3 Doula Clients (Even If You're Brand New or Your Calendar Is Empty)

About this episode

In this episode, Lisa Vee shares strategies for new and experienced doulas to secure their first three clients without relying on ads or extensive experience.

Are you a brand-new doula who needs three births to finish certification..but has no idea how to actually get clients? Or maybe you're a certified vet… but your calendar is bare and signing 3 clients right now feels like a dream. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to book your first (or next) three doula clients- without ads, without going viral, and without 10 years of experience. You’ll learn: • Why your first 3 clients are about identity, not income • The Rule of 5 Ones framewo...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Vee

Topics covered

• doula clients
• client acquisition
• birth work
• business strategies
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• doula
• clients
• certification
• birth
• business
• marketing
• entrepreneurship

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