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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

How The First 5 Minutes Of Your Consultation Make or Break the Birth Booking—Hey Doula: Say This, Not That

Have you ever wondered why that consult felt amazing… but still didn’t lead to a yes?

Here’s the truth most doulas never hear:
 You’re not losing the sale at the end of the call.
 You’re losing it in the first two minutes.

In this episode, we’re cracking open the real reason your doula consultations might be falling flat—before you even get to your pricing, your packages, or your process.

Because while you’re asking, “Sooo… tell me about your pregnancy?”
 She’s already deciding whether she trusts you—or whether she’s bouncing.

Here’s what we’re covering:

  • Why the first few minutes of a consult determine the outcome of the entire conversation

  • The 3-question warm-up script that sets you up as the confident guide (without sounding like a robot)

  • What most birthworkers get wrong when opening a sales call—and how to fix it today

  • How to shift from small talk to leadership in a way that feels natural, not pushy

  • Why most doulas accidentally make the call feel like therapy (and how to create safety without spiraling into her life story)

This is the consult warm-up strategy that’ll change your entire doula sales game.

🎯 If you’re serious about learning how to get doula clients, stop winging your calls—and start showing up like the expert you already are.

🎁 Before you go:
Download my free guide: The 5 Silent Sales Killers Lurking in Your Doula Biz (And How to Fix 'Em Fast)

This is the missing link between “I love your energy” and “I’m ready to hire you.”
 📲 Grab it now at www.thelisavee.com/killers

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

When Your Doula Presence Is Powerful but Your Pitch Is MIA

The episode that reveals why mamas admire you, but don't hire you...

You’re showing up. You’re posting consistently. You’ve got the passion, the presence, the energy.

But if your dream client can’t clearly answer “How do I work with her?”—she won’t.

This final episode in the Booked Out Energy series is a gut-punch of truth—and exactly what you need if mamas keep cheering you on but not hiring you.

We’re talking about The Clarity Gap—the sneaky but destructive sales killer hiding in plain sight in your doula business.
It’s what causes potential clients to love your vibe but scroll right past your offers.
It’s what keeps your doula marketing inspirational… but not profitable.
And it’s costing you inquiries, bookings, and income every single day.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What the clarity gap actually is—and how it shows up in your content, captions, and consults

  • Why your audience might be confused (or overwhelmed) by your offer, even if they love your message

  • How to shift from vague energy into bold, clear doula business messaging that converts

  • Tangible examples of high-converting CTAs, bios, and offer pitches that work without being salesy

  • How to turn your doula Instagram strategy from “educational and admired” to “booked and banked”

Because here’s the deal: clients don’t hire doulas they admire. They hire doulas they understand.

So if you’re tired of watching your content inspire people without getting you paid… this episode is your moment.

🎁 Grab the free guide: The 5 Silent Sales Killers Lurking in Your Doula Biz!
You’ll get all 5 silent killers, real-world examples, messaging upgrades, and the tools you need to fix what’s been stalling your growth.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

The “Too Humble To Sell” Trap That Keeps You Invisible

It's time to talk about one of the sneakiest sales killers in the doula world—the one that feels authentic, heart-centered, even nourishing… but still keeps you broke.

It’s called The Passive Presence, and it’s sabotaging more consults than you think.

You’re showing up. You’re kind. You’re encouraging. Everyone loves your vibe.

But when it’s time to lead the conversation?
You vanish.

If you're hearing, “You’re so inspiring!” but never “How do I work with you?”—this episode is your wake-up call.

Inside, I’ll walk you through:

  • Why connection doesn’t automatically lead to conversion (and what to do instead)

  • How heart-led doulas accidentally confuse silence with respect

  • The exact consult mistakes that feel supportive—but actually kill the sale

  • A word-for-word shift you can make TODAY to step into confident leadership without sounding pushy

  • And why clarity and confidence are the real currencies of trust

It’s time to stop being passive and start being powerful.

Because your presence should magnetize—not just exist.

👇 Grab my free guide, The 5 Silent Sales Killers Lurking in Your Doula Biz (and How to Fix Them Fast), for the full breakdown of what’s blocking the bookings—and how to fix it.

Your dream clients are watching.
Make sure they know exactly how to say yes.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

When “Just Showing Up” Isn’t Enough: Silent Doula Sales Killer #3

You’ve got the certifications. The passion. The experience. The heart.
You know you’re a damn good doula.

But if your content, your presence, and your brand don’t reflect that power?
You’re not going to get hired.

This episode is for the birthworker who's tired of playing small online.
The postpartum doula who’s done watching less-experienced peers book out while she hides in plain sight.
The passionate doula business owner who’s ready to be seen—but afraid of being “too much.”

Let’s change that.

Inside this powerful conversation, we break down:

💥 What quiet confidence looks like in your doula content strategy (and how it might be sabotaging your growth)
💥 Why “staying humble” keeps you invisible to your ideal clients
💥 How to embody leadership energy that builds trust and converts without being salesy
💥 Real talk on what it actually means to show up boldly in your doula marketing
💥 4 tangible ways to make your presence magnetic online—starting this week

Whether you're struggling with visibility, pricing, or how to get doula clients on Instagram… this episode will light a fire in you.

Because here’s the truth:

👉 Clients don’t hire who knows the most. They hire who they feel the most.

And if your quiet brilliance isn’t being felt?
It’s not your fault—but it is your responsibility to shift.

🎁 Grab the free guide mentioned in the episode: The 5 Silent Sales Killers Lurking in Your Doula Biz—it’s your step-by-step map to finally getting seen, felt, and hired.

🎤 BONUS: When this episode drops, I’ll be flying home from a business retreat I never thought I’d get to attend—because one year ago, this life felt impossible.
If you’ve ever watched another doula live your dream and thought, “That’ll never be me,”—you need this episode.

Let’s change the story. Let’s doulathis. 🖤

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

How to Be Bold Without Being Bitchy: Doula Messaging That Books Clients, Silent Sales Killer #2

You’re showing up, you’re posting, you’re saying all the right things—so why aren’t the inquiries rolling in?

In this episode of the Booked Out Energy series, we’re exposing Silent Sales Killer #2... and trust me, once you see this one, you can’t unsee it.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” or you’ve found yourself softening your voice just to fit in—this one’s going to hit deep.

We’re talking visibility, bold messaging, and what it really takes to go from being overlooked to unforgettable.

Tune in and find out what’s been keeping clients from saying “hell yes”—and how to shift it starting today.

Dying to know which of The 5 Silent Sales Killers are lurking in your doula business? Grab my brand new free guide NOW!

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Doula Sales Killer #1: When Free Value Starts Costing You Clients

You’re doing all the right things doula, (I see you!) posting tips, sharing your heart, dropping empowering birth wisdom daily…

So why aren’t more mamas saying yes?

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the sneakiest reasons doulas stay broke, burnt out, and underbooked—even when they’re showing up consistently online and in their local communities.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m giving so much… why isn’t it working?” this one’s going to hit deep.

I’m breaking down the #1 silent sales killer I see in the doula space—plus giving you one simple shift to turn your free content into booked-out energy and signed contracts.

🎧 Press play to find out if you're making this mistake—and how to fix it fast.

👉 Ready to uncover all 5 of the biggest sales killers sabotaging your birth biz?  Grab the free guide here!

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

How to Sell Premium Doula Packages Without Flinching at Your Own Price

Tired of Feeling Awkward Every Time You Say Your Doula Price Out Loud?

You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not wrong for wanting more.
 More aligned doula clients.
 More respect for your emotional labor.
 More ease around selling doula packages at a rate that actually supports your life.

In this raw and fire-filled episode, I’m breaking down everything doulas aren’t taught about pricing—and exactly how to shift your mindset, your messaging, and your money.

We’ll talk about:

🖤 Why your belief system—not your training or experience—is the real reason your doula rates are still low
 🖤 How to position your postpartum doula or birth support package as a transformational offer (not just hours for hire)
🖤 The most effective phrases to use when stating your price so you lead the conversation with power
🖤 Why pricing your services with intention actually builds trust with your ideal clients
🖤 What doulas get wrong about “accessibility” and how to price without guilt
🖤 How to create doula marketing strategies that call in aligned, ready-to-invest families
🖤 And the truth about doula business coaching: why surface-level scripts won’t fix a deeply rooted sales mindset

Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned birth worker trying to grow your income, this episode will help you stop shrinking and start selling your services with soul.

🎯 Ready to raise your doula rates and finally feel GOOD about it?

🔥 Tune in now and take the first step toward running a doula business that’s both heart-led and financially sustainable.

🎧 PLUS: Enrollment is now open for Sell to Serve—my high-touch live coaching container where doulas like you master the art of soulful selling, lead powerful consults, and finally feel confident charging for the transformation you deliver.

DM me “Confidence” on Instagram @thelisavee if you want in and we'll set up a free 20-minute Confidence call. 

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

The #1 Content Trick That Builds Trust with Pregnant Moms (Spoiler: It’s Not Education)

Have you ever wondered why your birth content is packed with value—but still not attracting the pregnant and postpartum clients you know you're meant to serve?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Why “educational” doula content (like hospital bag tips and birth timelines) might be keeping you invisible instead of booked out...

  • How emotional storytelling builds real trust—and is the missing link between your posts and actual doula inquiries...

  • The sales for doulas strategy that finally makes your content magnetic, not just informative...
    … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to ditch the textbook tips and start creating content that moves people, builds trust, and leads to dream clients saying “I need you,” then this episode is for you.

The Doula Success Roadmap: Book 3 Clients in 30 Days
Walk away with the full strategy, the exact content shifts, and the high-converting sales tools I teach my students- this training is FREE! DM me MASTERCLASS on IG @thelisavee

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Feeling Behind in Your Doula Biz? I Wrote You A Love Letter

If you’ve been showing up, doing the “right” things, and still feeling like nothing is clicking—this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal and powerfully grounding conversation, I’m sharing the truth most people skip over: the middle part. The blurry, raw, unsexy stretch where you’re building, growing, and wondering if it’s ever going to work.

You’ll hear stories I’ve never shared publicly—from the crushing disappointment of my first launch, to the reality of struggling in my own birth business despite having built million-dollar sales teams and coached for a 7-figure brand.

Because the timeline you think you’re supposed to be on? It’s a lie.
And the version of you who’s booked out, aligned, and leading with confidence? She’s already inside of you.

Let this episode be your permission slip to stop doubting and start trusting—your voice, your fire, your next right step.

PLUS: Your Invitation to the Free Masterclass
📅 Tuesday, June 24th at 1PM EST
Join me live for The Doula Success Roadmap: Book 3 Clients in 30 Days—a masterclass for doulas who are done waiting for momentum and ready to create it.

🔥 Everyone who shows up live will get my never-before-released eBook:
 Handling Objections with Confidence + Grace (valued at $297).

This is your tipping point.
Let it be the day you stop playing small and finally own what you’re here to do.

{Register NOW}

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Grief, Growth & the In-Between: A Doula’s Real-Time Reckoning

In this deeply personal episode, I’m stepping away from strategy and business talk to share my heart in real-time—as I navigate pregnancy loss and the in-between space of grief, healing, and becoming.

I reflect on what it means to surrender to the tides of life… to trust the waves even when they feel heavy… and to honor the sacredness of loss as a portal to something deeper. 

If you’ve ever found yourself in a moment where time feels suspended, where grief and clarity coexist—this episode is for you. Thank you for being here with me.

Please listen with care. This episode contains reflections on pregnancy loss and miscarriage.

Join Me Live: Doula Success Roadmap – Book 3 Clients in 30 Days
DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, June 24th at 1PM EST
This isn’t just a training—it’s the foundation of your doula- legacy.

I’ll be teaching you the #1 needle mover in any birth business: how to sell in order to serve—so you can finally sign the clients you’re meant to work with, book yourself out, and make the massive impact you dreamed about when you started this journey. 👉 Register here

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Why That Doula Consult Flopped—And What to Do Differently Next Time

Ever finish a doula consult thinking, “That went amazing!”—only to get ghosted?

No reply. No payment. No client. Just… silence.

Yeah, we’re going there today. Because chances are, your last consult didn’t flop because of your price, your packages, or your personality.

 It flopped because no one ever taught you how to lead a sales conversation like the powerful, heart-led guide you actually are.

In this spicy breakdown, I’m walking you through the real reasons doulas get ghosted—and more importantly, how to shift into a confident, grounded, and high-converting consult flow that books dream clients on the spot (without feeling fake, pushy, or like you’re begging for the sale).

We’ll cover:

✅ Why your doula content and DMs should pre-sell your value before the consult even happens

 ✅ A simple, soulful consult framework that builds trust and invites a “hell yes”

 ✅ How to confidently ask for the sale without crossing your own boundaries

 ✅ The #1 phrase you need to stop saying that’s costing you clients

If you’re ready to turn consults into contracts, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 And don’t miss this: I’m going even deeper inside my FREE live masterclass, The Doula Success Roadmap: Sign 3 Clients in 30 Days, happening June 24th.

 If you’re serious about growing your doula business, filling your calendar, and making sales that feel good in your body—this is your next move.

 [Save your seat now]

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

How to Create Content That Attracts Pregnant & Postpartum Mothers (Instead of Other Doulas)

Have you ever wondered why your Instagram content gets love from other doulas—but silence from the pregnant and postpartum moms you actually want to serve?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • The content mistakes most birth workers make that repel inquiries—and the simple doula marketing strategy shift that changes everything!

  • Why your doula content ideas are speaking to your peers instead of potential clients—and how to refocus your message to magnetize your dream moms.

  • How to position yourself as the go-to birth worker by creating trust-building content that leads directly to doula inquiries and sales.

  •  … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to finally create strategic, soul-aligned content that attracts pregnant and postpartum women ready to hire you, then this episode is for you!

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

How to Make Big Money in Your Doula Biz—Without Burning Out or Selling Out

What if hitting your next sales goal wasn’t about doing more—but doing it differently?

In this episode, I’m joined by Lizzie—an unapologetic strategist who helps women ditch the chaos, get clear on their numbers, and map a plan that actually fits their life. 

We’re diving deep into sustainable growth, reverse engineering income goals, and how to plan like a CEO without losing yourself in motherhood, overwhelm, or hustle culture.

Whether you’re stuck in survival mode or secretly dreaming of five-figure months, this convo will give you permission to slow down, zoom out, and show up with a plan that works because it’s yours.

You’ll walk away with:
 ✨ A better way to set + hit sales goals (without burnout)
 ✨ What 90-day planning can do for your clarity and confidence
 ✨ How Lizzie balances mom life + business (no BS included)
 ✨ Tangible steps to build momentum now—not someday

This one’s part pep talk, part strategy session, and 100% what your birth biz needs.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Sell Like a Human: 3 Ways to Make Sales Feel Easy, Fun, & Fiercely Feminine

If selling your doula services feels like pressure, panic, or performance—it’s not because you’re bad at sales.

It’s because you’ve been taught to sell in a way that goes against your values.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to sell in a way that actually feels good—because sales, at its core, is sacred. It’s service. And if you’re a birth worker, you already have the tools to do it well.

You’ll learn 3 powerful shifts to start hearing more aligned yeses—without being pushy, perfect, or polished.

✨ Lead with curiosity, not convincing
 ✨ Let it be personal, not perfect
 ✨ Create safety, not scarcity

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, doubting your worth, or wondering why your amazing consults aren’t converting—this episode is your permission slip to do sales differently.

🎧 Tune in now and start selling like the powerful, heart-led leader you are.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

The Importance of Marketing and Selling Doula Support (Even When It Feels Hard)

Marketing Doula Support Isn’t Trendy—It’s Revolutionary.

Too many women still don’t know what’s possible in birth.
Too many doulas are still whispering when they were born to roar.

This episode is a wake-up call.
Not just about marketing. Not just about selling.

But about why your voice, your offer, and your story are the advocacy.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re shouting into the void trying to explain what you really do—this one’s for you. 

Let’s reframe visibility as activism and learn how to rise in a world that still doesn’t get it (yet).

Tune in. 🔥
Your work is sacred. It’s time to be seen.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Coming Home: The Messy, Beautiful Evolution of My Brand

Question for you doula: Ever felt like you’re constantly pivoting, shifting, second-guessing- wondering if you’re evolving… or just unraveling?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the identity crisis so many birth workers and mompreneurs face, but rarely talk about. 

This isn’t a step-by-step branding chat, it’s a reckoning. A reckoning with the pressure to keep up, the fear of confusing your audience, and the shame of not having it all figured out.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the noise of shoulds, gurus, and “faster paths to success,” this one’s for you, doula.

This episode is about coming home. To your values. Your voice. Your why.

And if you’ve been wondering what direction the Lisa Vee brand is heading next... this is where it all gets real.

🎧 Press play and feel seen again.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

What to Say When You Get “I Can’t Afford It” — (Without Lowering Your Doula Prices)

If hearing "I can't afford it" on a sales call feels like a punch to the gut—you’re not alone.

 But here’s the truth no one’s telling you: it’s not just about the money. It’s about trustbelief, and identity.

In this raw and powerful episode, we’re unpacking why that phrase cuts so deep for women running heart-led businesses—and how to stop letting it shake your confidence.

You’ll learn:

  • Why “I can’t afford it” is rarely the real objection—and what it actually means.

  • 3 reframe questions you can ask right now to turn hesitation into powerful conversations.

  • How to stand in your pricing unapologetically (without the guilt, the discounting, or the self-doubt).

  • Why sales isn’t about convincing—it’s about empowering your clients to rise.

  • What discounting really costs youand what to do instead to protect your confidence and your brand.

If you're tired of second-guessing your worth and ready to sell with heart, certainty, and leadership, this episode's for you, doula.

Ready to ditch the awkwardness and reclaim your power in sales?
DM me the word SOLD on Instagram and I’ll send you my 3 Must-Ask Doula Q's For Consults That Convert 

Let’s do this. Your next level is waiting.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

Sell Like a Six-Figure Fempreneur: Wealth Building Wisdom with Suzzie Vehrs

You’ve been told to “just build trust” on a sales call, but what if trust isn’t the problem?

In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with six-figure doula and successful fempreneur, Suzzie Vehrs, who breaks down the exact strategy she uses to turn consults into consistent, aligned, high-paying clients.

Spoiler alert: it’s not about over-giving or convincing anyone.

Suzzie shares how her contract isn’t just paperwork — it’s a sales tool. One that brings clarity, boundaries, and next-level confidence to every single conversation. 

If you’ve ever felt awkward “selling” yourself or fumbled through consults without knowing what to say… this episode is your new script.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
 🔥 Why clarity closes
📝 How Suzzie uses her contract as a secret weapon
🎯 The biggest mistake service-providers make on consults
💬 What to say instead of “let me know if you have any questions”

Whether you’re brand new to sales conversations or ready to tighten your close rate, this episode is your permission slip to show up like the expert you are, and get paid accordingly.

Hit play. Take notes. And start selling like a six-figure doula.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

The ‘Hard to Book’ Myth: Why Clients Aren’t Buying (and How to Fix It)

Clients are buying. Just maybe not from you—yet.

In this fiery final episode of the Magnetic & Paid mini-series, I’m busting the “it’s hard to book” lie wide open, and showing you exactly how to shift from being overlooked and underbooked… to the woman your dream clients are lining up to hire.

✨ Inside this episode:

✅ The REAL reason clients aren’t buying (hint: it’s not the economy)
✅ The invisible booking blocks baked into your content + sales flow
✅ A simple messaging shift that makes people say HELL YES to you
✅ How one client went from nervous to next-level booked—thanks to the magic of a live cohort that actually supports her growth

If you’ve ever caught yourself whispering “maybe it’s just not working…” this one will shake you out of the fog and plug you back into your power.

You’ll leave with clarity, energy, and a next step you can implement today.

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Lisa Vee Lisa Vee

She Ghosted You..Now What?

Getting ghosted sucks- but it’s NOT the end of the sale.

In this no-fluff episode, I’m showing you how to stop spiraling when a lead disappears and start leading them back into the conversation with clarity and confidence.

We’re talking:
 → Why ghosting isn’t rejection, it’s usually hesitation
 → How to follow-up without sounding needy or desperate
 → Tangible follow-up flows that work in the DMs and beyond
 → What to say when you’re tempted to say “just checking in…”

This is how you stop leaving money on the table, and start showing up like the bold, booked-out leader you are!

👉 Leave a rating and review, screenshot it, and upload it here for a chance to win a free Standout Strategy Session (valued at $397). I'll help you refine your messaging, boost your sales, and stand out like never before.

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