The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast

Kamille Sommer is a professional organizer in Denmark. I know there are many women listening to the podcast who are wondering, "could I ever start an organizing business where I live? No one here has ever HEARD of this industry." Today you'll learn what she has done and continues to do as a trailblazer in her country to educate the population and get clients. She's also found ways to expand her bu...

Maybe is it just a stereotype, but most professional organizers are list-makers. I know that organizers are also super tough on themselves, and I think it's unfortunate that we have this long list of all of our shortcomings that we are carrying around in our heads all of the time. I think it's important to counteract that with some positivity. So, for today's podcast, I'm sharing 3 lists to make t...

I am super excited for this interview with Moriah Riona . She is an award-winning graphic designer and brand strategist who owns a full-service branding and marketing studio for creative female entrepreneurs. Moriah's passion is helping other women succeed in business by giving them the tools they need show up confidently, attract the right clients, get paid what they're worth, and build brands an...

Today, I am chatting with Di Ter Avest, owner of Di Is Organized in Baltimore, MD. While I have heard many aspiring organizers say that they want to wait to start their business until their young children are in school, Di Ter Avest shares how she manages her organizing business with two little ones. With the right support system, healthy boundaries and some pre-planning, balancing your priorities...

Today, I am joined by Ashley and Julie, who are business partners behind Mind Your Mess in Houston, TX. I hope you'll listen to their entire story. If you're a solo organizer who has ever been interested in bringing on a business partner, you will definitely want to hear how these two met, how their partnership was formed, and where Mind Your Mess is headed today. Their friendship and sky's-the-li...

Something I often tell my students is that there is no growth in your comfort zone. Today, I am reaching out of my comfort zone again to share some of my personal highs and lows as an entrepreneur. From my journey as a professional organizer to the growth that I have seen through Pro Organizer Studio , I truly feel that this online community has watched me grow up in many ways. Here are some lesso...

Today, I am joined again by the incredible Sam Pregenzer of Simply Organized . Sam has found much success in the organizing world, but it doesn't come without a cost. Today she opened up about the growing pains of entrepreneurial life. Sometimes balancing multiple business projects and multiple kids' schedules is just not that pretty, and finding time for self-care becomes a bit of a chess game. C...

Today I am super excited to be chatting with Matlin Pessarra of Minimized Professional Organizers in Charlotte, NC. In the two short years that Matlin has been in business, she has grown a massive Instagram following and she has worked with a number of local influencers and celebrities in Charlotte. I have invited her onto the podcast today to talk all about her experiences with business collabora...

This week on the podcast, my guest is professional blogger and planner designer, Laura Smith of I Heart Planners . In this interview, we have covered her business journey as an organizing-focused blogger, all the way to being the designer of The Sweet Life Planner . She has done all kinds of interesting things related to organizing for her audience online. So, if you're interested in creating more...

In this week's episode, I am featuring one of my Inspired Organizer® students, Kandy Negus of Order Your Spaces . One of my goals with this podcast is to feature professional organizers who are living their dream in a wide variety of life circumstances, backgrounds, and business goals. I hope you enjoy listening to Kandy's inspiring story today.   (00:00) – Intro to the Episode (00:55) – Introduci...

I'm excited to welcome back Nikki Boyd of At Home With Nikki . Nikki is a professional organizer in the Charleston, SC area who started her business 6 years ago with a YouTube channel .  Her brand has now expanded to a local organizing business, a new book called Beautifully Organized , virtual coaching services for clients worldwide, and much more. Today, we are catching up on what is new in Nikk...

In this week's episode, I'm sharing a new concept that I've coined "the 2080 principle," which is my take on the mindset shift that is needed in order to break the cycle of discontent, boredom, and struggle that may be related to your daily habits. If you're ready to take the steps towards creating your ideal future, I hope you'll tune in for this one.   (00:00) – Intro to the Episode (01:10) – Th...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with professional organizers Cabri Carpenter and Sarah Brent . Cabri and Sarah found each other through the Accountability Partner program we offer as a perk of our Inspired Organizer® membership. Due to the intentional changes they have made in their mindsets around money and self-worth, they have both taken huge steps forward in their businesses this year. I...

In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce Caitlin Strempel of CRS Digital Marketing . Caitlin is a digital marketing strategist and SEO expert who is actually a part of our network of preferred service providers for Pro Organizer Studio. I invited Caitlin onto the podcast today to share some helpful tips for tweaking your website SEO to get you more traffic as a professional organizer. This epi...

In today's episode, I am walking you through my brainstorm of ideas on expanding your professional organizing business online- from creating inexpensive lead magnets to all-inclusive online courses. I hope this episode leaves you feeling super inspired and motivates you to explore how you can showcase your expertise to a much larger audience. This is truly my favorite topic!   (00:00) – Intro to t...

In today's episode, Abby Lawson joins me to share all about her experience as the owner of the popular organizing blog, Just A Girl And Her Blog .  Abby is truly one of the queens of the organizing world. She has built her entire career around creating quality video and blog content through organizing her own home and office.  In this interview, Abby has lots of tips on creating videos and blog co...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with professional organizer and Inspired Organizer® student Kathleen MacAinsh . Kathleen's mission is to serve young moms who need tools to help raise their children in a structured home they can feel safe and empowered in. Kathleen is a true innovator with a beautiful heart. I can't wait for you to hear some of her new ideas.   (00:00) – Introduction to the e...

In this week's episode, I am joined by professional organizer Brie Kistler, who also happens to be my Operations Manager at Pro Organizer Studio . Today we are talking about what goes on behind the scenes at Pro Organizer Studio, as well as some tips we have learned recently to help the business run as smoothly as possible. We will be sharing our experience as students of Adrienne Dorison's new co...

In this week's episode, I am interviewing Liz Brigham, a dear friend of mine as well as the Manager of Ageless Remedies, a luxury medical spa in Charlotte, NC. I invited her on for a special chat all about creating luxury customer service experiences! She has lots of great tips for building your confidence and designing your services around your customer's true needs. Don't miss this one if you ha...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Samantha Pregenzer, a blogger and professional organizer in San Francisco, CA. She is a NAPO member, DIYer, and the writer behind the Simply Organized blog. Helping people get organized is her passion - but the blog and thriving Instagram community are the heart of her business. Today, we are digging a little deeper into how her business got started, and how s...

In this week's episode, I'm chatting with attorney Annette Stepanian all about exactly what it takes to start your business legally. Annette Stepanian is a traditionally educated lawyer and business strategist who equips other creative professionals and small business owners with the legal and business knowledge needed to confidently start and grow their businesses. Combining her passion for law a...

In this week's episode, I am interviewing YouTuber Nikki Boyd. Nikki is the creator of the popular lifestyle brand At Home With Nikki on YouTube. She also offers professional organizing services in the Charleston, SC area and all over the world via " virtual organizing ." My interview with her covered all kinds of topics, including how she got started on YouTube, things she's learned from her audi...

In today's episode, I am really excited to have on another professional organizer and mentor, Kate Jones of Kate Waldo + Co . She specializes in providing tools for bloggers and influencers to streamline and organize the behind-the-scenes of their businesses. This allows them to focus on doing what they love. Plus, she'll be sharing all about how her business got to where it is today. It's an incr...

In today's episode, I am going to share with you a question from an anonymous student who is wondering if becoming a professional organizer is right for her. She agreed to let you listen in on our call where I address what worries her when it comes to starting her business. If you're still wondering if this profession is really for you, don't miss this episode! Nothing is off-limits in this privat...

Today we're going to chat with two incredible women from the A to B Podcast about how they built an awesome professional organizer community through podcasting. (Fun fact: Autumn was actually the first student in my program, Inspired Organizer® ). They were inspired to start the podcast by taking their weekly phone chats to the public by sharing their life and experiences.   (00:00) – Introduction...