218 | 1095 Days Of Organizing: My Third Year In Business with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
Release Date: 02/26/2025
221 | Why Can't We Do NOTHING? With Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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...
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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!
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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...
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217 | Let us help with your SEO!
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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: Unlocking the Potential of SEO for Professional Organizers: Introducing Organizer Near Me Melissa and Cabri are excited to announce their new venture, OrganizerNearMe.com, a platform designed to help professional organizers enhance their SEO and connect with clients. The pod covers the importance of SEO, the benefits of joining Organizer Near Me,...
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216 | Sweating In Your Organizing Business? You're Not Alone!
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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 Organizing Today we dive into a topic Melissa has wanted to cover for a while—menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause, especially as it impacts professional organizers. Melissa and Kim...
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215 | 2025 Phrase(s) of the Year
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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:
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214 | From Middle School Friends to Business Partners! | Tina and Nancy of Uncluttered Spaces
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
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: Connect with Melissa: The Ultimate Partnership: From Middle School Friends to Business Success Join Melissa as she wraps up 2024 with a special interview featuring Tina and Nancy from...
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213 | Burnout is real. Let's talk about it. | Dr. Camilla Moore
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Talking burnout with Dr. Camilla Moore. (more show notes soon!)
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212 | What's your battery charge level? Talking burnout + stress with Dr. Camilla Moore
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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 management coach, and we are talking about the challenges women face with work-life balance, especially post-pandemic, and the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout. Dr. Moore...
info_outlineAfter 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, 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: [email protected]
Connect with Kim: www.rustichomeorganizing.com
Year Four Reflection: Trials, Triumphs, and Transformations
In this episode, Melissa reconnects with Kim Snodgrass from Rustic Home Organizing to discuss her journey through her third year as a professional organizer. They delve into the ups and downs Kim faced, including major life events, business dynamics, and personal growth. Kim talks about the importance of adaptability, the evolution of her business practices, her passion for supporting women, and her ambitious new project, The Daydream Project. The conversation offers an honest, raw, and insightful look into the realities of running an organizing business, emphasizing resilience, learning, and the necessity of ongoing self-reflection.
02:51 Year Four Recap Begins
04:35 Challenges and Reflections
07:43 Business Struggles and Personal Growth
12:44 Organizing Philosophy and Client Relations
16:32 The Realities of Organizing
27:25 Product Use and Ethical Considerations
39:20 Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Organizing
40:19 The Power of Saying No
40:57 Staying True to Your Why
42:53 The Joy of Downsizing Projects
45:43 Balancing Multiple Responsibilities
46:52 The Importance of Automations
48:08 Reflecting on Personal Growth
59:13 The Daydream Project: Empowering Women
01:02:43 Event Planning Challenges and Successes
01:10:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement