Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Building a Business: Birth Work, Budgeting, and Delegation

Episode Overview:

Join your hosts Sophia, Lea, Clover, and Angela as they dive into the behind-the-scenes of running a birth work business. Sophia and Lea share how they initially set up their businesses separately and eventually merged their efforts into a collaborative venture. They also discuss:

• The process of delegating tasks to others

• Tips for budgeting money as business owners

• Sophia and Clover debrief a recent birth, offering insights into the challenges and lessons learned

This episode provides practical advice for birth workers and small business owners looking to streamline their operations while maintaining a personal touch in their services.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Starting a Birth Work Business

• How Sophia and Lea established their businesses independently and the challenges they faced in the early stages.

2. Collaboration and Merging Businesses

• The story behind how Sophia and Lea decided to collaborate and the benefits of pooling their strengths and resources.

3. Delegation

• What tasks they eventually delegated, including administrative duties, social media, and bookkeeping, and how outsourcing has improved their workflow.

4. Budgeting Money

• Tips for managing finances as a birth worker, from saving for big expenses to reinvesting in their business.

5. Birth Debrief with Sophia and Clover

• A candid discussion about a recent birth, highlighting the emotional, practical, and professional takeaways from the experience.

Final Thoughts:

This episode offers an honest and practical look at the challenges and joys of building a birth work business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for ways to scale your business, the hosts share valuable lessons on collaboration, delegation, and financial planning.

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

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• @sophiabirth

• @bayareahomebirth

• @bornwildmidwifery

• Facebook: Podcast Link

Final Call to Action:

Join the conversation and learn how to balance the art of birth work with the practicalities of running a thriving business.

Stay Wild 🌳