EP. 55 From Solo Doula to Agency Founder: Building a Birthwork Business

In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and seasoned doula business owner based in Michigan.We dive into the real story of how Kristin went from working in political fundraising to running a thriving doula agency offering birth and postpartum care, sleep consulting, and education. She shares candidly about her transition from solo practice to co-founding an agency, how she navigated imposter syndrome in early collective work, and what it took to stand out in her local market.Whether you're just starting out or growing a team, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and behind-the-scenes insights on:Why Kristin left the collective model and started her own doula practiceHow to know when it’s time to expand and build a teamThe power of niching and branding (even if you’re not the “typical doula”)The systems and mindset shifts needed to run a successful agencyTips on hiring help before burnout kicks inWriting and publishing a book as a birth professionalHow quarterly planning and vision-setting has shaped her business growthThis conversation is a must-listen if you’re a birthworker who feels like you don’t quite “fit in” or you're wondering if scaling up is possible in this field.🎧 Listen in to hear:Kristin’s journey from “not your typical doula” to building an award winning doula agencyWhy she wishes she’d launched before things were perfectHer top advice for outsourcing, marketing, and running a business sustainablyThe role of mindset and community in staying resilient as a business owner📚 Mentioned in the episode:Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby – by Kristin Revere & Alyssa VeneklaseTraction by Gino Wickman (EOS business model)Connect with Kristin:Gold Coast Doulas Ask the Doulas podcastSupported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby bookBecoming A Mother Online Course✨ If you loved this episode, screenshot and tag us @preg_and_postnatal_collective and @goldcoastdoulas to share your biggest takeaway.Working alone in clients' homes comes with risks most birth workers aren't prepared for. Niamh created this free guide to share the 8 safety protocols she learned over two decade of home visits (first in social care services, then in birth work) from what to ask on your intake form to positioning yourself for safety. It takes 2 minutes to read and might be the one thing that matters.Download free: yourbirthbiz.com/safetGet the Easy Content Creation - Summer Edition trainingConnect with Me InstagramFacebookLinked In