The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast

If you weren't able to be there--or even if you were and want a refresher--here is the presentation I gave at the How To Summit Last week.  You can follow along on slides and see what I presented by going to proorganizerstudio.com/links   If you want more information on Boss October--check it here: CLICK ___________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the Pro...

HEY ORGANIZERS!! We are back from the How To Summit and we have a hangover--and we mean that in the BEST way. We have so many ideas and thoughts and plans that we wanted to share a little with you. Lots of info here so stay tuned for MORE coming your way this week and this month!  Connect with me at hello@proorganizerstudio.com   ____________________________________________________________________...

Today on the pod I'm taking you to a casual convo we had on a recent live coaching Zoom we do in our Inspired Organizer® group! This was just a snippet from a 90 minute coaching call but it has some great suggestions on apps and other things that help keep us physically healthy on our hard organizing jobs. ________________________________________________________________________ Essential Technolog...

I have a simple...but complex question for you today--are you doing TOO MUCH in your organizing business? Are you burning out on back end tasks for your business--but also maybe not spending the time on the things that matter and can move the needle in your business? That's what I'm talking about today--trying to get you thinking about whether you're doing things that just aren't necessary! Connec...

I want to meet YOU in Dallas in September!  This is part 2 of my conversation with Brandie and Ryan of Home+Sort and the How To Summit.  LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Come see us at the Summit in September! Hit this link: howtosummit.org and use code MELISSA10 for $50 off.  _______________________________________________________________________ overview and timestamps: This episode is the second part of a...

I am here this week with two of my FAVORITE people not just in organizing, but in life. Today I'm talking to Brandie & Ryan about how they run their 7 figure organizing business and the lessons that all of us should be doing--whether your business is 4, 5, or 6 figures.   LINKS FOR LISTENERS:   Get in touch with Melissa: hello@proorganizerstudio.com or proorganizerstudio.com   Join us at the How T...

My friend and fellow professional organizer Missi McKown sent me a voice message with an idea on how to start this podcast.  " So this is a cautionary tale. Please do the opposite of everything we do unless you'd like to burnout and stress yourself out, and also start dropping balls left and right, including family, friends, and relationships that are important to you. Okay, let's dive into it!" W...

No matter how great of an organizer you are, there will come a time where a client has something that isn't quite right in their house or something that they aren't happy with from you or your team. How you handle this can go a long way to turning dissatisfaction into happiness--and even getting that client to refer you out or have more sessions.  SYNOPSIS AND TIMESTAMPS Navigating Client Dissatis...

Hey organizers! We are back with an episode about something that I am TERRIBLE at doing--which is...nothing. I am terrible at doing NOTHING. I always have to be busy, I always have to have something going on, and I always have to be in constant motion. My guest today is a friend who is wrestling with that same thing--Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice in Minneapolis/St. Paul. This epsiode will help you k...

If you have a Linktree in your Instagram bio or anywhere else...STOP doing this! Here's what to do instead, 

This episode is a "how to" of garage organizing! Sarah and I are here to tell you about ALL things relating to garages, and if you are someone who doesn't love organizing garages--we're trying to convince you they're GREAT!  LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Connect with Melissa at Pro Organizer Studio: hello@proorganizerstudio.com Sarah's Tidy Stock Photography: CLICK HERE Costco Shelving: CLICK HERE Containe...

After three years of being a professional organizing entrepreneur, one of our most popular guests is back to give a recap of what she learned in year 3 and what she has happening with big changes coming for year 4. Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing in Oregon is here to have a refreshingly honest take on what her year was like.  If you want to listen to the past years' retrospectives with Kim...

We said that this year at Pro Organizer Studio was going to be a focus on how we can help you with your SEO--which is THE best way for people to find your organizing business. We are introducing something to help you with that! LINK YOU NEED: organizernearme.com/advertise Unlocking the Potential of SEO for Professional Organizers: Introducing Organizer Near Me  Melissa and Cabri are excited to ann...

A lot of professional organizers are in an age range that makes this topic SUPER important--and it's one that you might need help navigating. We are talking about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause as professional organizers.  Links for products Kim recommends are below the timestamps! Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause as a Professional Organizer with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Or...

I'm ready to start 2025! Let's take a quick peek at what is going to be guiding my work and personal life this year!!! AND--I want to hear YOURS!    email me with your word/phrase of the year: hello@proorganizerstudio.com  

Most people (me!!) have not super fond memories of middle school--but for Nancy and Tina, a junior high friendship blossomed into a business partnership in a wildly successful organizing business. I am talking to them about their partnership, organizing, life, and so much more--it's the PERFECT way to end 2024 on the Pro Organizer Studio Podcast!  LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Connect with Tina and Nancy:...

Are you feeling stressed out, burned out, or anything else...this episode is for you. I'm talking to Dr. Camilla Moore who is helping women deal better with their stress. Harnessing Women's Potential: Tackling Stress and Burnout with Dr. Camilla Moore In this insightful episode, Dr. Camilla Moore shares her journey from private practice to leading stress management programs full-time. Addressing t...

One of my goals as a coach is to try to prevent entrepreneurial burnout in people I love (and myself!) When my guest today reached out to ask to talk on the podcast, I knew it was going to be a good one.  Dr. Camilla Moore is a lifestyle medicine expert who focuses on stress management and burnout prevention for women entrepreneurs. She shares her journey from a chiropractor to a full-time stress...

Pinterest has a wealth of information for us--but did you know it's also A SEARCH ENGINE? My guest today is an SEO expert for pro organizers and she is here to tell us all the goodness about how professional organizers can use Pinterest to increase their own SEO performance.  LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Julia Renee Consulting: Pinterest & SEO: https://juliareneeconsulting.com Connect with Melissa for you...

Inspired Organizer's price is going up at 11:59 on Monday, November 4. I'd love for you to get in before that happens!  www.proorganizerstudio.com/join to join Inspired Organizer https://calendly.com/proorganizerstudio/coaching-call if you'd like to have a Zoom with Melissa to talk about coaching options or what IO can do for you.  hello@proorganizerstudio.com if you'd like to chat about anything...

Mastering Business Finances: Tips, Mindset Shifts, and Empowerment for Professional Organizers LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Schedule a Zoom with Melissa to talk about joining our programs: CLICK HERE Learn more about Inspired Organizer: CLICK HERE Get in touch with Danielle and her team at Kickstart Accounting: CLICK HERE I am talking to Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc., to demystify...

LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Schedule a zoom with Melissa to talk about how I can help you in your business! www.proorganizerstudio.com/book Connect with Melissa: hello@proorganizerstudio.com "Boss October" Podcast: CLICK HERE   This week's pod... Conquering Comparisonitis: Overcoming Social Media Traps and Boosting Your Business Productivity   It's October TO-DO list time in your business--but first, we'...

NEW FREE WORKSHOP!!   Our new workshop, How Professional Organizers Can Get Clients WITHOUT using social media, is ready for you on demand at poroadmap.com ! THIS WEEK ON THE POD: Fresh from the How To Summit in Austin, Texas, we are diving into a live recording of a marketing panel I moderated--featuring Blair Nastri of Erin Condren, and organizers Liz Wann and Cindy Huzenmen. We are talking abou...

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 the importance of promoting niche services in you...

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 organizational systems and maintaining simplicity for clien...