HOW I STARTED MY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING BUSINESS | PART 1-A

[@JessicaMartinez-kt7yp]

I just finished professional organizer specialist course and just passed the exam to get my certification. And now working on starting my own business. Thank you the information you are giving is very helpful to me. 😀

[@ispeakorganized]

Yay, good for you! That's really exciting and I'm happy I could help. :-)

[@rosedb1494]

Hii,, i saw onlinw that you need to work for 3 years before taking a course??,, im starring today as we speaking,, i wanna start soon with everything i need

[@lollawell1732]

Where did u get education?

[@nanalaureano9229]

how long is the course?

[@mgarciber1]

Where do you take the course?

[@kaytheinfluencher1990]

I thank you for your time and generosity that went into making this. I am very interested in starting a professional organization/decluttering business. This video was very helpful.

[@ispeakorganized]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kindness and support. Best of luck!!

[@mrsmdub75]

I just ran into your videos and subscribed! I’m 46 and was just telling my 25 yr old daughter that if she’s ever noticed I’m always trying to organize, de clutter and clean peoples house. Even when I do not say anything my mind and eyes are looking around at peoples homes when I visit. I think I would be amazing at this business!! I’m going to do my research and do this once in for all!! Thank you and I will follow you and watch your videos!

[@ispeakorganized]

Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear it. I've got many more videos coming in 2022 that should be helpful. You know where to find me if you have questions. Much love and good luck!

[@lf9341]

Me too! I want to do it with someone though. Curious what they pay?

[@ispeakorganized]

@@lf9341 do you mean what to pay the employee/subcontractor or what the client would pay for a team? You can do either. If the other person is a partner, the client would be paying extra to accommodate you both getting the same hourly wage. BUT the job gets done faster so the client saves time and possibly money that way. If the other person is your assistant or junior organizer, it's different. Some owners pay 1/3 their hourly wage to the employee, and some pay half. It depends on various things 😀

[@joyy_85]

I subscribed just cos your daughter came up and you literally gave her attention ❤️❤️‍🔥

[@ispeakorganized]

Family first! Hehe. 💖 Appreciate your support 🙏

[@joyy_85]

I love organizing not cleaning 😅and I definitely like doing deco. Can I start a business for organizing and decor in one go or I have to pick one ?🙈

[@ispeakorganized]

Plenty of folks specialize in either staging or interior design work with their organizing business 🙂 They are a good combination. I recommend keeping your service offerings very simple as you get started. To many things overwhelms prospective clients who are after solving very specific problems. I recommend checking out some of the podcast interviews I have on the channel 😀 There's a lot of conversation around this topic.

[@jignapatelartstudio]

You are a gem of a human for sharing these helpful tips! I'm so excited to do the work! ♥️

[@ispeakorganized]

YES GIRL! I love that spirit. Thank you so much for your kind words. Reach out for help if ever you need it. You've absolutely got this!

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

Thank you soooo much for all this information. God bless you.

[@ispeakorganized]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marlynnaylor3435]

Awesome advise thank you so much for your video

[@ispeakorganized]

Happy to help ☺ 💖

[@leannarosep]

You are awesome! So detailed and informative. I’m in the Greater Seattle Area and after considering this path for a few years, I think now is the time for me to start the process part-time. - both exciting and scary! Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.

[@ispeakorganized]

Amazing! I'm so glad to help and congrats on taking the leap!!!

[@robynmears8610]

Wow! This is super helpful!!! Do you recommend charging friends and family to practice? I don’t want to charge for my time but maybe for the materials I would buy. i.e. baskets, containers. What do you think?

[@ispeakorganized]

Awesome, I'm so glad! So, I didn't charge friends and family for those first fe jobs. They were responsible for buy their own products and supplies and I asked for testimonials and before+after photos for my website/social media. Hope that helps!

[@robynmears8610]

@@ispeakorganized thank you so much! That answered my question🙃

[@jenniferzingalie8006]

Do you have a video on digital organizer? Didn’t even know that was a thing

[@ispeakorganized]

Do you mean becoming a digital organizer? I don't currently have a video on this but I know that a lot of PO's who specialize in paper management and filing systems provide digital organizing services as part of it.

[@jordanbarlow4832]

Does anyone know where I can find the NYS Small Business Guide online??

[@chelseapercy4144]

thank you so much for all of this information!!

[@ispeakorganized]

You are so welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@ibittheapple9286]

I want to do this so bad. I didn’t even know it was a business idea so I haven’t perused anything. Just wondering how you price your service

[@ispeakorganized]

Hi there! Start with these two videos below to think about pricing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g564gZWOia2CopY - Pricing Tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4Wvf4qkjduFfa8 - Work for Free? Hope that helps!

[@samanthamagidi7818]

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Thank you for your video. I'm subscribed and checking out the other videos.

[@ispeakorganized]

Awesome, welcome Samantha! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

[@samanthamagidi7818]

@@ispeakorganized yes definitely, thank you!

[@marcelamolina9898]

Thank you for your video ! ☺️

[@ispeakorganized]

Absolutely! Thanks for commenting 😍🤩❤

[@bukekamatomane8177]

Thank You So Much For This Video♥️🙏🏾

[@ispeakorganized]

My pleasure! Thanks for your support.

[@4ctina246]

Best part of the video was when your daughter came in…and of course the topic of discussion!

[@ispeakorganized]

🤣🤣🤣 Not the first time I've heard that. Lol. Thank you so much for your support 🙏

[@malcilraeure1364]

I really really wana do this God please bless me with the motivation

[@ispeakorganized]

The motivation is waiting for you! Go grab it and use it. Best of luck, fam!!!!

[@monicamartin8278]

Did you already have your website up when you asked for reviews? or what platform did you use for your trial clients to leave reviews?

[@ispeakorganized]

I did have a website ☺ I also got reviews on lead generation sites like Thumbtack.

[@jessicarogers2766]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ispeakorganized]

You're most welcome, Jessica! So glad it's helpful 😊 and thanks for watching.

[@irenafields3324]

You are the one that gave the best information. Thank you so much! Success always for you 💕

[@ispeakorganized]

Aw thank you! That truly means a lot. I wish you success too and hope to see you around here

[@PhilRuybal]

Great video! Question for ya! Do you think it's possible to create a cleanout and organization business JUST for garages? I think I know the answer lol

[@ispeakorganized]

1000% YES. You'll be booked solid and make bank, especially April-September. You could be the go-to garage service in your area. 💪

[@Joywonders]

Love your content. A new sub

[@ispeakorganized]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for your support

[@fullertonsprofessionalorga8832]

Thank you!

[@ispeakorganized]

Hey Carrie! Glad it was helpful

[@jenniferzingalie8006]

This is great! Wish you were closer your video is extremely helpful

[@ispeakorganized]

I'm so glad! If you're considering starting a business you can always reach out to me for 1:1 consulting/brainstorming. I take calls every week from people interested in starting a PO biz. Here's the link if you want to learn more www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer

[@christianlauren15]

This video is so inspirational! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you!

[@ispeakorganized]

So happy to help!

[@ispeakorganized]

Want to show a little love to Melanie for all her hard work in providing amazing free content? Donate a little something to say thanks! 👇🙏 paypal.me/ispeakorganized?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Want to become a professional organizer? Contact me for a professional consultation - www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer Snag my Pro Organizer Forms Pack and get paying clients FASTER. Use promo code YTPRO8 for $8 OFF 👇 melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

[@LightRenowned]

I don’t want to have a organizing business, I want to get my business organized… can you help with that?

[@asey_bear]

Hey lovely just came across your channel, love love so informative this is exactly what I’m wanting to do I love organisation I have a channel also and I have organisation just in my own home but oh thank you so very much for making this video 🙏

[@ispeakorganized]

That is wonderful! So nice of you to comment and connect

[@asey_bear]

@@ispeakorganized ohh thanks for you comment back 🙏 means so much and you are doing amazing thanks for sharing 💕🌸

[@rachel_linden4494]

You are such a sweet soul. Great video.

[@ispeakorganized]

Ah well shucks. Thank you 😊 I hope it was helpful 😊 💛

[@motionmuse5684]

Man I think I'd be good at this just nervous.... What if someone is a hoarder and expects me to go thru all that lol. If it was a home office, kitchen closet or a wardrobe closet or something I could do that!! Container store and IKEA every other day? ...like .... yes!!

[@ispeakorganized]

The beauty of running your own business is that you get to choose who you work with! You won't run into many clinical hoarders, and if you do, refer them to a specialist! :-) If you need help getting started click the ink in my pinned comment and book a strategy session. lso got LOTS more videos to help you get started in this career. It's very doable :-)

[@rubyblossom1]

Hi Melina, my name is Natasha. I have so many questions, but let me start by asking you did you get any trading from a school setting or did you just researched everything on your own? Do you have a printable guide of all the steps that you talked about in your first video, I am a visual person and also I have dyslexia has anybody approached you with helping to get started?

[@ispeakorganized]

Hi Natasha! I have a couple resources for you on the channel that may help answer your questions. I did a lot of research on my own at first but started to invest in coaching once my business generated some income. That's when my business really started to take off! I'd suggest looking through the playlist below for other videos I've uploaded and subscribe to the channel because I put out new content every week to help you start your business! I like the idea of a printable quick-start guide... I may create on in the near future :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKnZkp2sfM6Nras All the best!

[@auroramothergoddess]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@ispeakorganized]

You are most welcome! I really hope it helps you get started

[@irmakalember3709]

How do I get costumers? I moved to new city Idk anyone?

[@ispeakorganized]

Hello! There's several hours of free content here on the channel that should help you answer this question and many others - Here's the link the the playlist the get you started. kzbin.info/aero/PL2n7XdwYutoXLWvu2jSorpeDd1hilb8FK Enjoy and thanks for being here and supporting the channel.

[@livelovelaugh473]

@ I Speak Organized: This is another hit! This was a helpful video. Thank you for making and sharing it. Also, your daughter is so adorable. She was melting my heart.😊 I have a few questions. 1) Is it absolutley necessary to create a business ? Or could you just simply offer your organizing services to friends, family, etc if you are good at organizing and call it a day? 2) Is doing smaller to medium tasks like (organizing a kitchen pantry, a home office, a makeup and hair section, etc) in demand as much as organizing a cluttered room or house?

[@ispeakorganized]

Hello! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you've found it helpful. My daughter says "Thank you" for your kind compliment

[@livelovelaugh473]

@@ispeakorganized Hi. You're welcome. Please tell your sweet and polite daughter I said she is welcome. : ) Thank you for all the information. I really appreciate it.👍🏻 Thanks. Have a good day as well.

[@Pressedxbeauty]

Washingtonian supporting another 💪🏼🌲

[@ispeakorganized]

YESSSSS! Happy to have you here

[@lf9341]

I want start a business like this with someone.

[@ispeakorganized]

It's totally possible ❤

[@Millslively]

How much do you charge

[@ispeakorganized]

Hello! It depends on the type of project and which service package the client chooses. All my prices are on my website ispeakorganized.com :-)

[@mariachristina9029]

Im in canada

[@ispeakorganized]

🇨🇦

[@auroramothergoddess]

What if I have ZERO FRIENDS

[@auroramothergoddess]

And I don’t have family either

[@ispeakorganized]

Then, it's time to step outside your comfort zone. Email, text, or talk with a coworker, your landlord, a realtor, a neighbor, the barista at a local coffee shop, etc. Go through your phone and see who you could message. Offer a free, 90 minute mini session. The worst they can say is "no." Once you're past your first "nos" it'll sting less. There will be MANY rejections along the way and that's just part of doing business. Be fearless and go for it!

[@YoYo_Ma]

Contact a local realtor and ask if you can leave some business cards. They will be in touch with people who are downsizing, moving parents, etc.

[@lollawell1732]

How much an hour costs professional organizer?

[@ispeakorganized]

Ah, yes good question. It depends on where you live and who you're marketing to (bargain hunters, vs. clients who look for luxury experiences.) The best way to determine your rate is Google your competition. See what they're charging and come up with an average to base your pricing off of. Hope that helps!

[@anagaleano9589]

That moment when you realize you gotta child proof your entry door lol

[@ispeakorganized]

HAHA! It happened again today while filming a new podcast episode. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@the.organized.designer]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ispeakorganized]

Thank you, Andrea

[@asey_bear]

Do I need a course?

[@ispeakorganized]

Hi Casey! When you're just getting started, I'd say just go for it. If you have the skills you can get started immediately without taking a course. I didn't start investing in any higher level education until my business was pulling in the revenue necessary to cove the cost. One thing you may consider is scheduling a call with someone in the industry who can answer some questions for ya and get you motivated in the right direction. I know Kathrine Lawrence offers this and so do I! I do recorded zoom strategy sessions at $50 an hour. If you're interested and need a little love to feel more confident hit me up for a session here - www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer Beyond that, you're qualified to get started right away if you're good at organizing and have a passion for helping people

[@Somedei]

@@ispeakorganized thanks for sharing !!!

[@ashockablack1670]

Can you make a living doing this?

[@ispeakorganized]

You sure can! I currently work part time to stay home with my kids, but I know many people who do this full time