173. Is it Time to Scale Back Your In-Person Doula Business?

Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs

Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
173. Is it Time to Scale Back Your In-Person Doula Business?
Apr 07, 2025
Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy

Have you ever wondered if now is the right time to scale back your in-person doula services and focus on other areas of your business?

If you’re ready to explore whether scaling back your in-person doula work is the next step for you, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • The signs that it might be time to shift away from in-person birth doula work and explore new opportunities...
  • Why scaling back your in-person services doesn’t mean the end of your doula career, but a chance for growth...
  • How to transition smoothly and strategically to other areas of your birthworker business...
  • … and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of feeling burnt out from in-person work and want to consider other options, then you wanna listen up!

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