210 | YOU are a CEO! (Time to talk MONEY.)
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
Release Date: 10/15/2024
227 | Apps + Shoes + Vibration Boards + Saunas: a convo with some of our Inspired Organizers!
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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.
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226 | Are you doing TOO MUCH?
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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! Connect with Melissa: ________________________________________________________ In this episode, Melissa addresses a common challenge faced by professional organizers: doing too much. She emphasizes the...
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225 | LET'S MEET IN PERSON!! Part 2 with Brandie & Ryan of Home+Sort and the How To Summit
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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: and use code MELISSA10 for $50 off. _______________________________________________________________________ overview and timestamps: This episode is the second part of a conversation with Brandie and Ryan of Home+Sort and the How To Summit. They discuss the importance of continuously reevaluating business strategies, whether a solopreneur or a team leader, and...
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224 | What a 7 Figure Organizing Business Does That You Should, Too | Reevaluating Business Processes; Fluid Pricing and more from Brandie + Ryan of Home+Sort and the How To: Summit
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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: or Join us at the How To: Summit (use code Melissa10 for $50 off): Balancing Business & Client Satisfaction: Insights from Home+Sort We are here with two episodes this week with Brandie and Ryan from Home+Sort, and also the...
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223 | "Don't Be Like Us!"
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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!" We are talking about some things we do in our business--and the why behind it--but also how we're working on better ways to make sure we're servicing our organizing clients but also not...
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222 | My Client Isn't Happy. Now What? | Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing
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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 Dissatisfaction and Delivering Exceptional Service with Missi McKown In this episode, Melissa is joined by her friend and professional organizer, Missi McKown, to discuss handling client...
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221 | Why Can't We Do NOTHING? With Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice
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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 know you're NOT alone in feeling this way! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Get in touch with Melissa: Learn more about Kielyn of OrgaNice: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Life Updates 01:47 Introducing...
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220 | STOP using Linktree! Do this instead...
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If you have a Linktree in your Instagram bio or anywhere else...STOP doing this! Here's what to do instead,
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219 | Why We Love Garage Organizing!
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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: Sarah's Tidy Stock Photography: Costco Shelving: Container Store shelving: Costco hand truck: Melissa's favorite Home Depot folding dolly: SHOW DETAILS: Mastering Garage Organization: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets for Professional Organizers In this episode of the Pro Organizer Studio Podcast, host...
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218 | 1095 Days Of Organizing: My Third Year In Business with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing
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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 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, starting at Epsiode 177, all three of her prior episodes are there if you'd like to take a look back! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Connect with Melissa: Connect with Kim: Year Four Reflection: Trials, Triumphs, and...
info_outlineMastering Business Finances: Tips, Mindset Shifts, and Empowerment for Professional Organizers
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I am talking to Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc., to demystify the world of business finances.
From actionable strategies in bookkeeping and tax planning to understanding the different financial roles like CPAs and CFOs, we are breaking down essential financial concepts and highlight the critical importance of knowing your numbers.
The discussion also delves into mindset shifts necessary for business success, especially for women entrepreneurs. Knowing your numbers actually means FREEDOM--and financial guidance can save and grow your business.
00:42 Tax Day and Financial Conversations
04:00 Introducing Danielle Hayden and Her Journey
08:25 Understanding Bookkeeping and Accounting
18:57 The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
22:46 Budgeting and Financial Planning for Small Businesses
26:46 Support for Business Owners with Financial Challenges
28:07 Creating a Safe Space for Financial Conversations
29:34 Taking Responsibility as a Business Owner
30:28 The Importance of Nonjudgmental Financial Support
32:58 Understanding the Infinite Game of Business
35:33 The Role of Gender in Business Ownership
39:57 Practical Tips for Business Finances
41:20 Overcoming Financial Disorganization
45:22 The Importance of Separating Business and Personal Finances
46:50 Navigating State-Specific Financial Regulations
48:21 Breaking the Taboo: Talking About Money
52:07 How to Get Financial Help and Support
53:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts