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Transform Your

Passion Into a Profession

Unlock the Secrets to Getting Paid as an

End-of-Life Doula and Make a Living and Life You Love!

(even if you doubt it or are scared)

As Seen In...

As Seen In...

For some of us, there is a dilemma...

How do you do the work you love and make a sustainable income?

If you have felt that deep calling to support individuals and their loved ones from advanced illness to end of life...

Yet find yourself hesitating due to uncertainties about making a living, then you are in the right place.

If you are struggling to start or grow your business...

We understand!

There is a lot of chatter, conflicting information, and bad advice floating around
about not making money as a doula, or how difficult it is to find clients?

No Wonder You're Frustrated!

If you have heard, or been told...

The way to get clients is to: grind through endless presentations, network tirelessly, or host events like Death Cafés just to get clients, that’s some pretty tough advice to swallow. If that worked, we would not be hearing the lament about how hard it is to gain clients. If you are not going to where the clients who need you are, then no matter how many talks you give -
you'll still struggle.

The way to get clients is: by picking a niche, so that you are narrowing your focus: they say it is the key to attracting clients. They also say..."you can't be everything to everybody, so you have got to get good at ONE thing. It sounds reasonable, but doesn't apply here, unless you have such a consistent flow of clients that you can pick and choose.
There is another way.

The way to get clients: is to offer a Sliding Fee Scale. It is one of the biggest myths and bad pieces of advice floating around - that you would lower your fees. They say it is the best way to attract clients who can’t afford your rates and to serve them. Unfortunately, that’s one of the quickest ways to sink a business before it even takes off, AND in the long run hurts the very people yo are intending to help...

And You Have Some BIG Questions

  • How do I market, ask for, and charge for this work?

  • How do I get other people to understand why a doula matters?

  • Where are the clients who are willing AND able to pay?

  • How do I talk to hospices, physicians, and attorneys?

  • What if I have no business background?

  • What if I have no clinical background?

  • Can I actually make a living doing this?

We See the Possibilities

We believe in the power of possibility and the strength of well-nurtured dreams. Your passion for this sacred work is a seed that, with the right support, can grow into a flourishing practice or career. However, stepping into this field without guidance or a supportive community can leave one feeling isolated and unsure.

What You May Have Tried And Why It didn't Work

Lowering Prices For Your Services

Some doulas have tried to enter the market by lowering their prices to attract clients. This often backfires, hindering their ability to earn a sustainable living and leading to burnout. Additionally, low prices may unintentionally suggest a lack of professionalism or experience,
diminishing trust in the quality of care.

Outreach to Hospices

It's the logical place to start as hospices are in the business of end-of-life care. However, hospices often see external doulas as unnecessary or redundant due to their established protocols and staffing. Taking a different approach to attracting hospices is
key to impacting patient satisfaction, quality outcomes and creating a competitive advantage.

Approach to Healthcare Referral Sources

It is smart to have healthcare referral sources in the marketing mix, but most doulas don't understand how to approach healthcare providers, nor is there a proven, repeatable system to cultivate these referral relationships. Each referral source differs with regard to pain points, leaving doulas uncomfortable sharing their important services.

Lack of Strategic Collaboration

End-of-life doulas working alone without support from at least one, or a community of local doulas, may struggle to consistently provide high-quality care if they are unable to pace themselves from the unpredictable timing of patient needs and death. Collaboration offers essential resources and peer support, helping to sustain their practice effectively.

There is a Much Better Way

INTRODUCING...

Profitable Pathways:

End-of-Life Doula Business Accelerator Membership Program

Step into the realm of work where your compassion and expertise
hold valuable currency.

The healthcare landscape has expanded to include roles like independent patient advocates, health navigators, companion care agencies, and more,
all privately paid.

Dismiss the notion that there is no financial potential in doula work.

It's not about the field; it's about education, presentation and packaging.

Step into the role you’ve been dreaming of and turn your calling as a doula into a deeply fulfilling career. You know in your heart that changing the culture around death and dying is no small feat, but this work feels like it was tailor-made for you. You can already sense how meaningful and powerful this journey could be—you just need a little guidance and support to help you bring it to life. You are seen, you are understood, and your vision is absolutely within reach.

What Death Doulas Are Saying About the Program...

Lori R.

"Trust me - this is the support and guidance you have been looking for!"

Holly M.

"This is the best decision I've made since I became and end-of-life doula

Susan S.

"This hit the sweet spot of what was missing"

A former student shares...

"The courage to launch my own, independent end-of-life specialist business..."

I got the courage to take ownership of the skills I had learned, including how to become an integrated member of an end-of-life care-team, and launch my own, independent, End-of-Life Specialist business. I am so honored to have the opportunity to provide this service to people in need, and so grateful to Patty for inspiring me to follow this path in life.”

~ Michelle A.

This is NOT Just a Business Course,
It is an Ongoing Business Accelerator Membership

No More Wondering How to Get Support When Your Need It.

Most end-of-life doula programs, if they offer a business component, it is a "one and done course". When it is over - it is over and you are left wondering how to get support or if you have to pay for 1:1 coaching just to get your questions answered.

In the Profitable Pathways: End-of-Life Doula Business Accelerator Membership,

you get stellar support and coaching, on a regular, ongoing basis, so that when you have a real world issue, your questions are answered and you are not left hanging, trying to figure it out on your own.

Four Components to Your Membership

We've got you covered!

Get Instant Access to:

Content

Regularly updated course content breathes life and relevance into your learning experience. It ensures that you are always engaging with the latest and best practices, which is especially vital in emerging fields. You are empowered to stay at the forefront of your field for continuous growth and mastery.

  • New Lessons

  • Guest Trainers

  • Demos

Coaching

The true value of ongoing support in a membership program becomes evident when you need guidance, answers, or reassurance beyond the classroom. Our kind of coaching support extends a lifeline, ensuring that help is readily available when you face challenges, have real-world questions or encounter doubts.

  • Q & A Sessions

  • Chat Coaching

  • Top Strategies

Community

We co-create a haven for

like-minded individuals who understand the challenges of the entrepreneurial journey and its uncertain path. It's a space where the collective strength, vitality and encouragement of your peers moves you forward as a reminder that you are not alone in your pursuits.

  • Peer Support

  • Best Practices

  • Accountability

Collateral

Templates, tools, scripts , checklists, worksheets and more, to lessen your learning curve and increase your timeline for putting all your business pieces in place. These resources continue to grow each month as the community defines what is needed. Dynamic versatile, and flexible resources made available when needed.

  • Done-4-U

  • Templates

  • Tools/Scripts

We are Co-creating the Membership With You

Tailored to Your Real World Needs

This transformative journey is an action-taking program,

designed to actively engage you step-by-step in building your business.

You help to create the program based what is important to you,

what you want to learn, and how you want to grow your business.

We'll do our part by facilitating on-going coaching,

nurturing a supportive community, and creating relevant content.

No One Has Broken the Steps Down...

Until Now...

Meet Your Trainers

Patty built this program.
Christy went through it, grew her own practice because of it, and now co-leads it.
You learn from both of them.

Christy Braun, M.S.

Christy is a certified death doula and the founder of Compass Doula Academy. She trains new doulas through the Academy's Foundations program and a growing slate of continuing education courses, and she runs her own end-of-life practice across Northern California and nationwide by tele-doula.

She came to this work after about twenty years in commercial insurance and corporate training, which is part of why she teaches the business side the way she does: plainly, and without apology for charging.

She is a Certified End-of-Life Doula and Advanced Care Consultant, a Certified Reiki Master, and the host of the podcast Dying To Ask with Christy B. She has sat at the bedside through active dying, including alongside medical aid in dying. A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she meets every doula and every family where they are.

Patty Burgess

Patty is a leading national end-of-life doula trainer and healthcare entrepreneur with a profound impact on the field. As one of the original seven founders of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) and a charter member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's EOL Doula Council, she has trained over 25,000 individuals.

Patty’s mission is to professionalize, legitimize, and monetize end-of-life doula work, transforming how death care is delivered. Known for her warm and enthusiastic mentorship, she continues to inspire doulas nationwide, driving forward the growing
doula movement.

Patty’s experience caring for her friend Rona from diagnosis to death inspired her to become a hospice volunteer, trainer, and community educator. This led her to create an end-of-life training company, which was recently acquired for a multi-six-figure sum, allowing her to focus fully on training doulas. Today, LifePath Learners offers comprehensive courses and business support for the expanding doula movement.

The only real way to gain clients, get paid, and create a sustainable living is to go where your clients are hanging out, and get an implied endorsement when they are referred to you.

  • Teaching you the EXACT method we use to in bring in 8-13 referrals month.

  • It is the EXACT approach we use to attract doula clients.

  • It is the EXACT roadmap that doulas can use to approach healthcare and non-healthcare referral sources.

Validate the effectiveness of your solution by showcasing its success for others.

Highlight testimonials, case studies, or success stories that demonstrate how your solution has worked for others. Validate its effectiveness by showcasing real-life examples of positive outcomes.


Emphasize the key factors contributing to success, showcasing victories despite challenges.

Discuss the essential elements that led to success, despite any obstacles faced. Highlight specific achievements and milestones, underscoring the effectiveness of your solution in overcoming challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE PROFITABLE PATHWAYS

MODULE 1

Welcome, Overview & Onboarding

Embark on your end-of-life doula business journey.
Finding out where you are in your journey and how to get the most our of your program Pathways Membership

MODULE 2

Addressing the Elephant in the Doula Room

Overcoming obstacles and fears about your end-of-life doula career path.
Addressing the perceived barriers to starting or growing a practice.

MODULE 3

Doulas, Dollars &
Doubts: Handled!

Recognizing, facing and resolving the money issues that come up around doula work - from charging for services, imposter syndrome to fear of success and failure.

MODULE 4

Solid Foundation

for Growth & Success

QUICK ACTION SERIES
Quick Start

Setting up a solid foundation for everything from structure, operations and marketing.

MODULE 5

Basic Infrastructure

for Quick Wins

QUICK ACTION SERIES
Quick Basics

Delving into the infrastructure
and set up needed to be in place to begin attracting clients quickly.

MODULE 6

Mastering the Art

(and Beauty) of Cold Calls

QUICK ACTION SERIES
Quick Calls

Master the art of the 30-second cold call to quickly block anxiety, grow healthcare referrals sources and gain clients.

MODULE 7

Approaching

Healthcare Referral

Sources

Deep dive into each healthcare referral source, from physicians to facilities, for how to approach, what to bring, and scripts to stay on track.

MODULE 8

Approaching

Non-Healthcare

Referral Sources

Working with non-healthcare referral sources from attorneys to churches. Helping you become known, liked an trusted in your community

MODULE 9

Confidently

Overcome
Objections

Speaking to the confusion or objections for doula work. Educating referral sources
and the general population about the value of doula care.

MODULE 10

Managing Clients Boundaries, and Expectations

Your first client experience...
Walking you through what to do and how to manage expectations when you begin working with your first client

MODULE 11

Your Chosen
Doula

Role(s)

Exploring the various roles, services, and offerings available to you as a doula. Expanding your options for packaging and delivering them online and offline

MODULE 12

Doula Fees
and
Packages

Examining the various doula fee structures, pricing and packages available and laying out all the ways in which you might charge for your services

MODULE 13

Entrepreneurial

Archetype

Advantage

Learning about our innate patterns so that we can optimize our path, understand the journey we are on and the mindset we cultivate to inspire growth.

MODULE 14

Asking Your

Deepest

"Why"

Asking your deepest “Why”. Why are you doing this work? Using this technique to tap into the motivation and inspiration when needed.

MODULE 15

Doula

Compensation

Models

Discovering the many different ways to be compensated within various business models for integration into healthcare organizations.

MODULE 16

End-of-Life
Doula Collectives

Working in a doula collective offers great potential, along with greater organizational responsibilities - but can multiply your efforts, while specializing in key roles.

MODULE 17

Social Media

Matters

Considering our complicated relationship with social media.

What is necessary and what is not from a business building standpoint.

MODULE 18

Paid Advertising

For Boosting Business

Branching out into paid advertising as a way to boost your business efforts, especially if interested in offering using digital products and services.

MODULE 19

Outsourcing

for Quicker Growth

Evaluating the decision to outsource certain business tasks that can be done sooner than later and is less expensive than you think.

MODULE 20

The Amazing

Power of AI

Experimenting with the amazing power of AI (artificial intelligence), and it’s use in your business. Employing AI for leveraging time and energy.

MODULE 21

Introduction to Becoming a Doula Trainer

Uncovering the possibilities for 10X-ing your business and serving more people as a doula trainer.

We're adding content on a regular basis!

The beauty of this program is that is gets better and better!

Since it is a living, breathing membership, we will be adding content and growing your digital library of content and coaching calls on a regular basis. So keep coming back!

ALSO INCLUDED:

We're Up-Leveling Your Coaching Membership Experience!

The Profitable Pathways Community

You don't need another busy group where your question scrolls past by morning and the good answers get buried.
That isn't support. That's noise.

The Profitable Pathways Community is a dedicated online space where the coaching, the conversations, and the people all live together. Ask a question at eleven at night and wake up to real answers. No showing up on camera, no waiting for the next scheduled call.

Introducing the Profitable Pathways Community

This is where the membership actually lives. The weekly coaching, the recorded calls, the templates, and a room full of working doulas, all in one place you can reach from your laptop or your phone. Ask your real questions and get real answers, from me, from Patty, and from doulas hitting the same walls you are. Post when it suits you, day or night. Catch a coaching call you missed when you finally get a quiet minute. Get a nudge on your phone when someone replies. You don't have to be online at a set time, and you don't have to perform on camera to get help. It's support built around the work, not the other way around. (Which, if you've ever tried to dig an old answer out of a 4,000-member group, you already know is the whole point.)

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Your satisfaction is our top priority!

Because this is a digital program you get access to right away, refunds aren't the norm. But I want you in only if it's right for you. So if you decide within three days that it isn't, say so and you'll get a full refund. No hard feelings.

So, What's All Of This Worth?

Course Content

$4,999 Value

Coaching

$3,997 Value

Community

$1,997 Value

Collateral/Resources

$997 Value

TOTAL VALUE: $11,998

Regular Enrollment $1997

BUT...Your Cost TODAY - $500 Off!

$1497

One-Time Payment
Interest-Free Payment Options Available at Checkout Through Klarna

  • Content: 21 Modules Covering All Aspects of the Doula Business

  • Coaching: Weekly Q&A Office Hours and Real-Time Coaching via the Community

  • Community: Profitable Pathways Community to Share Challenges & Successes

  • Collateral: Resources - Done-4-U Templates, Scripts, and Much More!

Listen to More Kind Words...

Sue B.

Thank you for all the wonderful ways you open our heart and our minds. This work and the way you teach it are changing how we "do death". I am thrilled to be a part of it!

Lynelle H.

You could talk about mud and I would sign up. How may I best give back to you? With all sincerity, I truly mean. You have been one of the greatest gifts - just had to share!

Kate D.

Your training is just excellent, insightful and profound! I want to thank you for such a transcendent and life changing course! Thank you times ten from my heart.

Got Questions?

HERE ARE ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON ONES!

How does this membership work?

The Profitable Pathways program is more than a typical course—it's an evolving, dynamic membership designed to support you continuously. Unlike a traditional course that is over once you complete it, this program regularly updates with new content added to the course portal, including weekly coaching and Q&A sessions that are also recorded and stored in your content library. Think of this membership as a business lifeline or an insurance policy, providing you the necessary support whenever you need it, whether you're growing your business or seeking doula employment opportunities.

You pay once to join, then a yearly renewal keeps your membership active: access to new modules, coaching, and a community of working doulas. The join price is $1497 right now, normally $1997. After that, the membership renews at $424 a year.

Why a yearly renewal?

Because this isn't a one-and-done course. The renewal is what keeps it alive: new content, the weekly coaching, and the community.

Coaching like this usually runs somewhere between $125 and $250 an hour. With the membership you get more than four hours of it every month, plus the community to carry you between calls. The whole thing is $424 a year. That works out to about $35 a month, less than one lunch out. It's the rare professional-development line item that's genuinely easy to justify.

Do I keep the training content if I don't renew?

You can stop renewing anytime. If you do, you keep lifetime access to the first 10 modules. You'd lose the weekly coaching, the content updates, and the community. If you come back later, you pick up the current portal, coaching, and community at the renewal rate in effect at the time you renew.

How long will it take me to get through this program?

This program is self-paced, allowing you to move through the material on your own schedule without a set timeframe. For those who have already established their businesses, certain modules may require less in-depth exploration compared to others. If you're just starting out, we recommend progressing through the available modules in sequence, as this will best prepare you to begin offering your services. Since this is an ongoing membership, new content will continually be provided. You can start from the beginning or from any module that meets your immediate needs, but make sure to at least review each module to fully benefit from the program.

Can you share more about the coaching program?

You get weekly coaching and Q&A through the membership. This is one the best parts of the program, as it allows you to address issues, pose questions, and explore new methods within a group setting enriched by valuable feedback. While one-on-one coaching has its advantages, the collective insights from a group, especially from those who have faced similar situations, can be incredibly helpful. Often, solutions emerge more quickly thanks to the dynamics of group interaction.

How is this different from your Foundational Death Doula Training?

Two different jobs. My Foundational Death Doula Training teaches you how to be a death doula: the skills, the presence, the bedside work. Profitable Pathways teaches you how to build the business around it: clients, referrals, fees, employment. If you want to become a doula, start with the training. If you're already a doula and ready to build or grow a practice, start here.

You're offering a $500 intro discount. Is it going away?

Yep! Our fast action price is a special offer designed to reward those who are ready to commit and take advantage of this unique opportunity early on. This limited-time pricing reflects not only a significant value but also our way of saying thank you to our early adopters who are as excited as we are to embark on this journey. We don’t offer discounts throughout the year, like Black Friday specials or sales like that. This is our discount approach and best offer so you can get that up front. Once it is gone, you will not see this price again - but you will still have a chance to get it at the full price.

Can't I just figure this our on my own?

You could. Plenty of doulas try, and most of the ones I talk to spent a lot of time and money on trial and error before they went looking for a better way. Going it alone is the slow, expensive route. For less than you'd spend cobbling together a handful of private sessions, you get the whole program, plus Christy, Patty and the community, ongoing.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You've thought about starting a doula practice but stalled, or you want support as you begin.

  • You've been a caregiver to someone and know you can do this important work

  • You are a healthcare professional looking to leave a corporate environment, and better serve patients

  • You're simply drawn here and want to see what's possible.

THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF:

  • You're looking for overnight success

  • You're not willing to put in the effort or take advantage of the many resources available

  • You are not willing to go outside your comfort zone

  • You have no small reserve of money to invest in your business and yourself

What Are You Waiting For?

What is Doing the Work you Love AND Getting Paid
Worth to You?

You have massive support!

Yeah, But...

I don't have a business background...

None of us had a business background when we first got started. You are supported every step of the way!

Yeah, But...

I don't have a clinical background...

A clinical background is not needed to work in this field. Dying is a human experience, not a medical one!

Normally $1997, But Your Investment TODAY

One-Time Payment

$1497

Interest-Free Payment Options Available at Checkout Through Klarna

  • Content: 21 Modules Covering All Aspects of the Doula Business

  • Coaching: Weekly Q&A Office Hours and Real-Time Online Coaching

  • Community: Profitable Pathways Community to Share Challenges & Successes

  • Collaterals: Resources - Done-4-U Templates, Scripts, and Much More!

So, You've Got THREE Choices

1

Do Nothing

Not purchasing is a decision in itself. By not joining the program, you're making a deliberate choice to continue experiencing the frustrations that occur when there
is no guidance, mentorship
or support

2

Figure It Out Yourself

You sure could figure it out, but going that route leads to missed opportunities, big time delays and actual lost income, while trying a hit or miss approach. Cutting down the learning curve gets you where you want to go, faster!

3

JOIN US!!!

On the other hand, choosing to join the program means taking proactive steps towards overcoming those frustrations and achieving your goals. It signifies a commitment to change and growth AND we're here for you!

Choice #3 is the BEST CHOICE because you get to do the work you LOVE while getting paid for it, all with support and resources!

GET STARTED TODAY

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