Best Professionalorganizer Podcasts (2024)

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207 | Tackling panic moments, and how to sustain your pro organizing business: Day 4 of the Week of Cabri! 28:12

2h ago28:12

28:12

Thank you to our special guest Cabri Carpenter for joining us for this entire week of podcast epsiodes! Today the discussion dives into handling panic moments within the business, setting up pricing strategies, and creating systems to sustain through unexpected situations. We also explore the power of community, the essential tools and courses, and…

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206 | Simple is BETTER + Working with ADHD clients: Week of Cabri day 3! 21:04

20h ago21:04

21:04

It's Day 3 of the WEEK OF CABRI and we are diving into one of THE most important subjects for organizers--working with clients with ADHD. Adapting to clients with ADHD means talking about how we need to emphasize the wide spectrum of symptoms and the need for flexibility. We are also talking about the significance of not overcomplicating organizati…

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205 | "Put that on a t-shirt and let me wear it!" | Day 2 of The Week of Cabri! 20:51

1h ago20:51

20:51

How is the organizing business growing and changing--and how do YOU adapt so you don't lose out? We're talking about it today on Day 2 of the Week of Cabri on the pod! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Our new free workshop: www.poroadmap.com Connect with Melissa: hello@proorganizerstudio.com Meet Cabri: www.minimizethenorganize.com Melissa is delving into the …

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204 | Being a CEO | Building teams | Social Media + so much more with Cabri Carpenter 31:01

3h ago31:01

31:01

It's part 1 of our WEEK OF CABRI here on the podcast--you are going to get lots of GREAT stuff from one of my favorite (and one of the most successful!) organizers that I know! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: New FREE workshop: www.poroadmap.com Connect with Melissa: hello@proorganizerstudio.com The Week of Cabri part 1: Business Growth, Team Dynamics, and So…

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203 | Nice to Meet You! I'm Melissa... 58:12

2d ago58:12

58:12

Allow me to reintroduce myself! Get in touch with me at hello@proorganizerstudio.comBy Melissa Klug

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202 | Five Minutes of Not Caring At All (I can explain!!) 5:40

8d ago5:40

5:40

I love trying new things. So today, I'm honoring the modern day short attention span with A FIVE MINUTE PODCAST (but it's about an interesting topic!) I am here with Cabri Carpenter, a successful organizer at Minimize Then Organize in Texas, and coach at Inspired Organizer, to discuss the importance of appearing detached to attract more clients. Tr…

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201 | The Pro Organizer's Profit Plan Workshop 48:07

19d ago48:07

48:07

Growing Your Professional Organizing Business I am about to launch a brand new free workshop, which means I am retiring a workshop called the "Pro Organizers Profit Plan." Jen and I created this workshop to help both new and experienced organizers streamline and grow their businesses. Key topics include overcoming common mistakes, effective marketi…

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200 | "Creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." | Tami Hackbarth on how to help yourself AND your clients at home 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

The record-screech moment in this podcast is in the title: The definition of self-care is "creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." My guest Tami Hackbarth is back to drop some knowledge bombs for our home life and that can help your organizing clients live better as well. Today we are talking about a fabulous resource called …

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199 | Self-Care that isn't a cliche--Talking burnout, home life and more with Tami Hackbarth (P1) 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

When you hear the phrase "Self-Care" what comes to mind? To me, it's hearing people say "go take a bath and read a book" when the reality is the world can feel like it's spinning out of control. My guest today is trying to change our view of what self-care REALLY is. Today I am talking about balancing the domestic load, in a conversation with life …

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198 | July Reset Checklist + Filling an entire summer with ONE email 21:43

3M ago21:43

21:43

There are six months left in 2024 which means it's time for a mid-year check in on your organizing business! Melissa is taking a July reset and she'll talk about what that means and how you can get some of that magic too. Connect with Melissa at proorganizerstudio.com or hello@proorganizerstudio.com!…

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197 | I flew 5,963 miles for some life-changing magic for my pro organizing business 59:01

3M ago59:01

59:01

When I signed up for a trip to Japan with Marie Kondo's team from KonMari Media, I figured I would get some good sightseeing, some good food, and get to meet other organizers and have some good pictures for social media. What I didn't expect was to have a truly life-changing experience that has made me look differently at my business and my persona…

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196 | Inside Out 2 + lessons in running a business! 13:29

3M ago13:29

13:29

What lessons can Inside Out 2 teach us about entrepreneurship? Melissa is going to tell you! In this episode, Melissa is discussing harnessing emotions for personal and entrepreneurial growth, inspired by her recent life-changing trip to Japan and insights gained from watching the movie 'Inside Out 2'. Melissa shares her experiences with the KonMar…

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#57: Raising Independent Kids - A Path to Parental Freedom 11:28

4M ago11:28

11:28

In this episode of 'Parenting Guide Organizing Habits Made Easy,' Dianne shares personal insights and stories to illustrate the importance of involving children in home responsibilities. The discussion reveals how teaching kids organizational skills and responsibilities not only eases the parental load but also prepares them for future self-suffici…

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195 | 8 signs it's time for a business REFRESH with Brie Morrissey of BK Branding Co 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Your online presence is your employee that works 24/7/365--and today I'm hosting Brie Morrissey of BK Branding Co to talk about 8 signs your business needs a REFRESH! In this episode, Melissa Klug checks in from Kyoto, Japan, to discuss the crucial role of branding in the organizing industry with expert Brie Morrissey. Brie, a former Pro Organizer …

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194 | When Careers Collide: Jenny Albertini, Organizing Journeys and Becoming a Published Author! 38:15

4M ago38:15

38:15

I am so thrilled to welcome Jenny Albertini, who is one of the very first professional organizers I ever met, and who was a great part of my organizing life, to the pod! She is the author of Decluttered: Mindful Organizing for Health, Home and Beyond--and it's a book that will help organizers with clients by connecting health (mental and physical) …

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#56: Interview with Life and Parenting Coach - Kathy Bowers 49:13

4M ago49:13

49:13

In this episode, I interview Kathy Bowers, an experienced parenting and life coach with over 20 years of expertise in social care and children's services. Bowers shares her journey from being a nursery nurse to becoming a family support worker, then transitioning to a performance coach, and finally founding her life coaching practice. The discussio…

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193 | Brandie + Ryan of Home+Sort and How To: Summit 54:45

5M ago54:45

54:45

Two of my favorite people I've met in all my years of organizing are back with me here on the podcast! I am having a fun convo with Brandie and Ryan of Home+Sort in northern California, who are the founders of the How To: Summit. The summit for 2024 is moving to Austin, Texas in the end of September--and tickets are almost gone! We're chatting abou…

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#55: Life Reorganized : Tips for Multi-Gen Living 16:43

5M ago16:43

16:43

In this episode of the Parenting Guide Organizing Habits Made Easy Podcast, Dianne Jimenez shares her personal journey of adjusting to life after her mother moves in with her family due to a flooding incident at her mother's condo. Recording from her car while waiting for her kids, Dianne offers insights into the challenges and solutions that helpe…

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192 | Social Media for Organizers: Real Talk! 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

One of the most popular topics with organizers is social media. A lot of people have a view of what social is for their business, but it doesn't always align with the reality. Today we are talking about the dos and don'ts of social and how to really show up in the right way--without stress. LINKS FOR LISTENERS: connect with Jen Mary: https://yourev…

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Selling A Hoarded Home As Is - With Laurel Sagen 27:41

6M ago27:41

27:41

Hey Collectors! Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is? Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made, and walk away with a check? These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses! Tune in to learn if this is an option for you. Laurel also shares informa…

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191 | Helping Clients Through Grief with Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

Helping clients who need organizing while they're struggling with grief can be very challenging--and today we want to help you with some concrete ideas to help your clients. My guest is Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and she is graciously sharing some of her personal stories of loss to help organizers work with c…

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190 | Easy Sustainability Tips for Organizers + A Fab Pricing Concept | Michelle Parravani of Designing With Less 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

We are back with organizer Michelle Parravani of Designing With Less in Atlanta, and we are talking about some easy sustainability tips for organizers working with eco-conscious clients, and Michelle gives us a FABULOUS idea for a pricing differential that I had never thought of before! You can find Michelle at designingwithless.com.…

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189 | Single Entrepreneurship: Organizing as a single woman with Michelle Parravani 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

I am so happy to welcome my guest Michelle Parravani to the pod--she is talking about entrepreneurship as a single woman which is a super important subject, and I can't wait for you to meet her!By Melissa Klug and Michelle Parravani

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Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle from 2000PACES 31:03

6M ago31:03

31:03

Hey Collectors! On this weeks podcast I interviewed Rachel Arbuckle with 2000PACES and learned so much about organizing photos. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts I have recorded. My note page was full of notes I was writing while recording. I am SO motivated to get my own photos in order! Most of us have stacks of loose photos, thumb d…

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188 | Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle of 2000 Paces 52:56

6M ago52:56

52:56

Adding photo organizing to your list of services is an awesome thing to do--I did and it's been a great revenue source for my business. My guest today occupies a special corner of the organizing world, where she does all of this for clients. We are talking about all things related to photo organizing today and I hope you get some ideas on how you c…

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187 | The Right Words = Organizing Clients! Marketing in 2024 with Meg Mueller of The Lit Bulb 1:22:43

7M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

We are continuing with our campaign to prove that being YOU in your business actually gets you clients--it doesn't scare them away (trust us!) Today's guest is Meg Mueller of The Lit Bulb--she is a writer for professional organizers. We are talking about how much your words and your branding (not just the color palette, either!) matters to your bus…

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186 | When it's time to quit a client--p 2 of the hard part of organizing entrepreneurship 30:32

7M ago30:32

30:32

It's one of the hardest parts of professional organizing entrepreneurship--telling a client "sorry, I can't help." This is part 2 of my conversation with Melissa Gugni of her eponymous Bay Area organizing business.By Melissa Klug and Melissa Gugni

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185 | "I Quit!!!" --the How and Why of Exiting a Bad Client Situation 43:21

7M ago43:21

43:21

One thing we encounter in our Inspired Organizer group a lot is, "How do I tell someone I don't want to work with them?" Today's guest is Melissa Gugni, and we are talking about this challenging situation and how you can approach it, and the hows and the whys and all of that. We know it's hard, and we want to take away some of the difficulty for pr…

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184 | Getting "ADHD Curious" with Missi McKown 20:46

7M ago20:46

20:46

This is going to be the first, and not last!, conversation we have about organizing clients with ADHD, and being an organizer with ADHD. Neurodivergence is the hot word right now--but we are diving into a discussion on how you can help clients even if you yourself aren't fully up to speed on all things in this realm.…

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183 | Those "5 Minute Podcast" Pitches: Just Say No! Yet More Scams in Organizing To Watch Out For 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

Have you ever gotten that pitch to be on a 5 minute podcast that will inevitably vault your business to the stratosphere? I've warned against them before but our intrepid organizer slash undercover agent Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing has done it for you just to talk about it. Stay tuned later this week for more Missi, talking about ADHD w…

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182 | "We are not all the same!" - Attracting Organizing Clients by Being The REAL You 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

Sarah Brent of Practical Harmony in Illinois is talking to us about something she (and I!) are equally passionate about. Here's a little sneak peek: "Clients need to hear about you and your uniqueness. They need to hear your story, why you do what you do, why you're different from other organizers. Not everybody wants to hire the type A minimalist …

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181 | Reflections & Transformations with Jen Kilbourne, Founder of Pro Organizer Studio 1:47:33

7M ago1:47:33

1:47:33

While I am calling her a guest today, it is her podcast! Jen Kilbourne is on the pod today. She is the founder of Pro Organizer Studio, and she is the visionary behind everything that we do here. If you are a longtime podcast listener, you have heard Jen's voice on the podcast so many times--she began all of this magic. She started the Inspired Org…

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#54: Handling The Mess Made by Kids 10:52

7M ago10:52

10:52

In today's podcast we explore the challenges faced by parents in keeping their homes clean when they have kids. I discuss various strategies and tips for handling the mess made by kids. From dealing with spills and stains to organizing toys and maintaining cleanliness, the episode provides practical advice and insights to help parents maintain a cl…

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Creating an Estate Plan With Guest Madison Gunn 20:31

8M ago20:31

20:31

Hey Collectors! On this episode I ask expert Madison Gunn from Absolute Trust Counsel several questions about estate planning and wills. This is a follow up to the last few episodes where we discuss preparing for death. This episode includes incapacitation which is a state I hadn't considered before recording this. What happens if you get in a car …

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Bonus Mini-Sode | "Don't Mess With Eyeballs!" and A Heartwarming Message From Mom 13:36

8M ago13:36

13:36

We finish up our series with Kim with a cautionary safety tale AND a wonderful story about her mom. Enjoy this bonus to wrap up our series!By Melissa Klug and Kim Snodgrass

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180 | Couldn't Imagine Where I Would Be: 2 Years in my Professional Organizing Business with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

If you have been here for more than two seconds, you know I've been interviewing Kim of Rustic Home Organizing in Portland, Oregon, every year, since she brand new in starting her professional organizing business out. This is her year two recap what she has learned. Kim has so much wisdom to share. And one of the things that I love is that Kim has …

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#53 Parenting Challenges Solved: An Insight into the SNAP Program's Success - with Ron Swan and Debbie St-Martin 44:27

8M ago44:27

44:27

In this episode, Dianne discusses with guest speakers Ron Swan and Debbie St-Martin from Centre Famille, Home to the SNAP Program, about overcoming parenting challenges, managing the behavior of children, effectively communicating within a family, and establishing organization and structure at home. They explore the importance of empathy and unders…

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179 | From getting paid in eggs to $10,000+ months: 2 years in business with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing 50:54

8M ago50:54

50:54

I first interviewed Kim two years ago when her business was BRRAAANNNDD new. In her first year, once she got paid by a client with a dozen eggs. Fast forward two years later--and she had her first (and second, and third) $10,000 month in her business, Rustic Home Organizing. Kim is giving us all the details on her second year in business--and no ma…

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178 | 365 Days of Organizing: Rewind of My First Year In Business with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This is our second episode in our rewind series of Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing growing your organizing business--if you missed the last episode, check it out (episode 177 right before this). Then check out next up, which are two brand new epsiodes which will be a 2024 real time update on what Kim learned in her second full year of organ…

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177 | My Brand New Organizing Business: Rewind with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

Time capsule for organizers--open! It's a little bit of a rewind week but here's why! I started something a couple of years ago, with someone in our Inspired Organizer® group who was brand new--she had just started her business and I wanted to interview her about taking the leap into organizing. And then almost exactly a year later, I interviewed h…

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Your STUFF Will Out Live You 9:14

8M ago9:14

9:14

Hey Collectors, Continuing on with our theme of legacies, what we leave behind and getting our affairs in orders comes this podcast. While a bit grim, I need you to listen with intent. Your stuff will probably out live you. What do I mean by that? I mean by the rate at which items decompose - your stuff - will probably out live you. So what's the s…

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176 | Pitch Yourself + Your Business to the Press with Rachel Rosenthal (part 2) 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

This is the second epsiode in our 2 part series with Rachel Rosenthal, a professional organizer in Washington DC who has used the media to propel her business to serve over 8000 clients. In this ep we get down to business learning how to pitch potential outlets like TV, podcasts, and print media to grow your organizing business. LINKS FOR LISTENERS…

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175 | The Power of Press for Professional Organizers (p 1) with Rachel Rosenthal 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

Today we are demystifying the process of putting your organizing business out in the world by doing press--print, TV, online, podcasts and more! Rachel Rosenthal, who has served over 8000 clients in her Washington, DC organizing business Rachel & Company, has skyrocketed her client list by actively participating in press opportunities. LINKS FOR LI…

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#52: Help Is On The Way! Or Is It? A Parent's Guide To Organization 16:12

8M ago16:12

16:12

The episode covers topics like being on autopilot, doing too much all the time, and having a lot of unfinished projects. I also emphasize the importance of slowing down, delegating tasks, and specific instructions for family members. The episode concludes with a call to action to download a cheat sheet on getting kids to help and tidy up at home. X…

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Embracing Discomfort is Critical to Home Organization 9:02

8M ago9:02

9:02

Hey Collectors! Embracing discomfort is critical to getting your home in order. While you are de-cluttering you will experience all sorts of discomfort and emotions and you have to learn how to push past them to create the organized life you desire. Tune in, while I cover several methods on how to embrace your discomfort - instead of running from i…

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174 | 2024 Word of the Year 15:11

8M ago15:11

15:11

For the last couple of years, instead of New Year's Resolutions or large scale yearly goals, I have picked a word of the year. I pick one word at the start of the year and then I use that as my guiding light, my North Star for the year. So over the holidays, I spent time reflecting and thinking and trying to decide what that word was, that magical …

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#51: Are Your Kids Too Busy To Help Around The House? 11:44

8M ago11:44

11:44

Are your kids too busy to help around the house? Welcome to another episode of Parenting Guide: Organizing Habits Made Easy podcast! In this episode, I discuss the challenges parents face when their kids are too busy to help out. I also explore the reasons behind this issue and provide practical solutions for parents. In this podcast, I dive deep i…

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Shame is Clutter 6:06

8M ago6:06

6:06

Hey Collectors! Join me on another unscripted podcast on the go! This topic is a bit heavy but I need you to listen to it. Shame is something we all carry around and it is suffocating us. Shame can weigh you down and paralyze you. I understand this. Take some time and do this exercise with me. Lighten up your life load. The less shame you carry aro…

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Massive Action Is the Cure For Clutter 24:34

8M ago24:34

24:34

Hey Collectors - happy new year!! Are you looking for a practical way to tackle your clutter? Do you want to get organized, but don't know where to start? On this episode, I share a six step plan to help you get organized. It requires focus, and for you to take massive action. Are you ready to finally live the life you deserve?! Tune in!…

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#50: Goal Setting 101 - Your Key to Success For 2024 18:39

9M ago18:39

18:39

In this special 50th episode, I discuss an effective approach to goal setting for the new year, 2024. This episode is inspired by a social media post focusing on setting specific, achievable goals based around a single, manageable action or habit. I also share my personal goals and the practical steps I plan to take to achieve them. The strategies …

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