How I wish I had this course...

I started my doula business in 2001. There weren't a lot of doulas back then, and I was a die-hard DIYer. So I had to learn how to start a business the hard way...

I built my own website, typed up my own forms, scheduled appointments by phone or email, made flyers and business cards and brochures... there were no scheduling systems, Vista prints, or Wixes back then!

I made so many mistakes, and wanted to help my doula students avoid them. So I created Jump Start Your Doula Business in 2017, a 12-month, in person course.

Now, this course is available to anyone, anywhere so you can access the same great information from my in-person course - plus the structure, guidance, and community that makes it all come alive - from your own home, and at your own pace.

  • Everything you want... and need!

    In this self-paced mentorship program, you will get tools and guidance for every aspect of your business. Want to work on your business plan? We've got the template for that! Want to prepare for a prenatal visit? Use the handy checklist! Need to debrief what happened at a birth? Start talking (on our facebook group). Everything from branding, to marketing, to interview skills, to self-care, will be covered. And so much more.

  • What do you get?

    Thirty online modules that cover all aspects of starting and running a successful and sustainable business ($497 value)

    Specialized planning and action tools ($297 value)

    Customized homework to help you power through any obstacles ($197 value)

    Private facebook group for asking questions, networking, and receiving on-going support - facilitated by me personally ($297 value)

    Total value = $1,288

    Your price = $297

  • Don't Wait!

    The world is waiting for you! This is a compassionate, heart-centered, abundance-driven mentorship program that will nourish you, embrace you, encourage you, and bring out the best in you so you can take all your goodness into the world. Please do yourself this favor. Don’t let yourself struggle to get started as a doula. And if you do decide to go it alone, and then meet obstacle after obstacle, please come back here to get the support you need.

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Welcome to Jump Start Your Doula Business

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome!
  • 2
    Let's Get Started
  • 3
    Track Your Progress
  • 4
    The Importance of an Abundance Mindset
  • 5
    Create Your Business Plan
  • 6
    Business Set-up Basics
  • 7
    Marketing 101
  • 8
    Honing In On Your Marketing Message
  • 9
    Internet Marketing
  • 10
    Homework Assignment #2
  • 11
    The Doula Lifestyle
  • 12
    Setting Your Fee
  • 13
    Interviewing & Getting Hired
  • 14
    Homework Assignment #3
  • 15
    You're Hired! Now What??
  • 16
    Backup doulas
  • 17
    Prenatal Visits
  • 18
    Keep on Going! Check-in & How to Keep Yourself Motivated
  • 19
    Putting Systems in Place to Make Your Life Easier
  • 20
    Marketing System
  • 21
    Client Management System
  • 22
    Scheduling System
  • 23
    Financial System
  • 24
    Self-Care System
  • 25
    Local, State and Federal Taxes
  • 26
    Your Essence
  • 27
    Postpartum Support
  • 28
    What Have You Learned?
  • 29
    Your Super Power
  • 30
    Closing Module
  • 31
    Removed modules
  • Welcome! Welcome to Jump Start Your Doula Business! Join our Facebook community
  • Your Business Name Your Email Address Market Yourself Your Elevator Spiel Good Resource Websites
  • Progress Tracker
  • Listen to Carrie Kenner talk about abundance with a group of doulas (3:49)
  • Create a Business Plan
  • Business Models, Structures and Licenses Business Models Business Structures Business Licenses
  • Marketing Basics Developing Your Marketing Strategy Print Marketing Flyer Template Get More Clients Checklist
  • Target Market vs. Niche Your Niche The Message of Your Movement
  • How to Market on the Internet Your Successful Website Marketing Videos - Step into the Spotlight!
  • Introducing.... YOU!
  • Birth Doula Lifestyle Checklist Doula Self-care
  • Setting Your Fee Money In, Money Out The Economics of a Doula's Fee Your Relationship With Money - an inventory
  • The Interview Interview Questions
  • Practice Interviewing
  • First steps... Client intake form sample Birth doula contract sample Postpartum doula contract sample Invoice sample
  • All About Backups Backup Doula Compensation Backup Doula Agreement
  • How to Structure Prenatal Visits Prenatal Visit Guidelines Prenatal Visit Map Prenatal Visit Form & Topics Checklist Birth Planning Questions Birth Plan Samples
  • Homework Assignment #4 - Check-in Spring Cleaning Update Your Progress Tracker Your Dream Life & Business Time to Re-commit
  • What are 'systems'? The Value of Systems Time Management Daily Plan
  • Marketing System Sample Marketing Calendar Marketing Task Cards
  • Client Management System - birth clients Client Management System - postpartum clients Sample Client Flowchart Client Tracking Sheet Client Management Task Cards - birth clients Client Management Task Cards - postpartum clients
  • Scheduling System Sample Weekly Calendar Scheduling Task Cards
  • Financial System Sample Financial Flowchart Financial System Task Cards
  • Personal Self-care System Sample Weekly Calendar Self-care Task Cards
  • Taxes Sample Finance Tracking Sheet Money Breakthrough Exercises
  • What is Your Essence? Your Essence Worksheet
  • Preparing for Postpartum Postpartum Visits Postpartum Visit Topics Comfort Measures for Postpartum Processing Birth Stories The Nine Birth Story Gates
  • Insights Final Goals
  • You Have Magic
  • Walking Into Your Future
  • Let's Get Started handout

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You don't have to wait another minute to get the answers, tools, and support you need to do the work you love. All the modules are waiting for you as soon as you complete the registration below. See what calls to you and dive in!

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