How to Become a Professional Organizer
5 Benefits of Working With a Professional Organizer
Often, people dismiss the need for a professional organizer because, in their mind, they don’t want to pay someone to do something that seems so simple. They feel like they can do these tasks by themselves. After all, why would you hire someone to declutter your house? Or help you come up with a decent…
Read MoreHow Much Do Professional Organizers Charge?
The number one question I am asked by people who want to become a professional organizer is, “How much do I charge?” Establishing your fee continues to be the one area where many professional organizers undervalue their services. Let’s explore how much professional organizers charge by determining a reasonable market rate, earning the income you…
Read More11 Questions to Ask When Clients Won’t Let Go of Anything
When you met with your client for the needs assessment, she seemed very eager to let go of her clutter and get organized once and for all. Now you are ankle-deep in her clutter working with her at your first decluttering session, and every time you ask her, “keep, donate, trash?” She replies, “keep!” You’re…
Read MoreFast-Track Method™ Training Program for Professional Organizers – Avoid Newbie Pitfalls
Your friends, family, and coworkers probably tell you that you should become a professional organizer. I know I heard that message, which led me to start my organizing business. Are you secretly watching organizing shows like The Home Edit and Hot Mess House and thinking, “I would love to do that!” If you are, read…
Read MoreProfessional Organizer Career Path: Interview with Anne Blumer, CPO
Is a professional organizer career path right for you? Lena Kuhn, a college student, asked to interview me for her career planning course. Lena tested high for a Professional Organizer career on her career assessment test and wanted to learn more to decide if it is the right career path for her. I love…
Read MoreStart an organizing business during a pandemic – is it a good idea?
Surprisingly, yes, it is an excellent time to start an organizing business during a pandemic! It takes time to form a business, as it is best to meet with an accountant and attorney to help you understand what types of entities you can choose from and which one will benefit you when filing your taxes.…
Read MoreWorking With Clients and Students – 2020 – Changing Course Direction
During a networking Zoom meeting this morning, someone announced, “Two months until Christmas!” The end of 2020 will be here before we know it. 2020 has been, to say the least, a challenging year to navigate. The way I planned to do business this year is not at all how I am doing business. But,…
Read MoreGrow Your Business – Subcontracting
The Container Store is an organizing products store. I equate it to a professional organizer’s candy store. They have stores all over the United States. Late in 2015, I was contacted by the Container Store, asking if I would be interested in interviewing for their Contained Home Consultant position. I was hesitant because I felt…
Read MoreHow to Get Started as a Professional Organizer
Not sure how to begin a Professional Organizing business? Listen to my podcast with Susan Creal and hear about how I began my business, the obstacles I had to overcome, what my typical day is like, tips on organizing, and more. Ready to begin? Register for our Fast Track Method Training Program for Professional Organizers.
Read MoreHow to Start a Professional Organizing Business
Eight of my colleagues contributed to this blog post. It is a GREAT launching point for “how-to” start a professional organizing business. It’s also a persuasive set of arguments for why someone needs to hire a professional organizer
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