New subscribers to the Inspired Birth Pro updates receive an email requesting their burning business questions. I’ve compiled the list of questions over the years, and I’ve started posting them on Facebook, because honestly, I don’t have all the answers! I also learn from other birth pros, so I really appreciate it when fans take the time to share their wisdom.

If you have not liked the IBP Facebook page yet (and you should!), I’m going to start compiling the questions and responses into a blog post, along with the link to the question, in case you want to add to the conversation.

One of my favorite marketing experts is Karin Witzig-Rozell, the Marketing Materials Maven. Karin really helped me overcome my overwhelm in the area of marketing and now I actually see it as fun and challenging. Today I’d like to share one of Karin’s tips that has been valuable for me.

As soon as you finish your doula training, you should get yourself some business cards. Yes, an eye-catching logo and catchy business name will help to brand yourself, but you don’t need to wait until you have those to let people know you are in business.