81. The Real Reason Your Doula Consults Go Nowhere
About this episode
Your doula consults feel good. They’re emotional. Connected. Even meaningful.
And then… nothing happens.
If you’re getting ghosted after long, heartfelt consults, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not your likability, your warmth, or your ability to connect.
It’s your structure.
In this episode, I share a moment that genuinely humbled me- despite selling nearly $5 million in my career, I found myself struggling on sales calls.
When I brought it to my coach, I expected a small tweak. Instead, he challenged the foundation and reminded me of something every successful business owner eventually learns:
Sales calls are always the biggest needle mover.
You’ll learn:
- Why long consults don’t actually build trust
- Where doulas accidentally lose authority without realizing it
- How over-educating creates confusion instead of safety
- The simple consult structure that creates clarity, confidence, and decisions
- How to ask for the yes without feeling awkward or salesy
If your consults feel emotionally rich but don’t convert, this episode will reframe everything.
You don’t need to become a different person.
You need a structure that holds the room.
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Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.
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