221 | Why Can't We Do NOTHING? With Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
Release Date: 05/05/2025
255 | The 3 Niches You NEED to focus on (NOW!)
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Whether you like it or not...AI search is the way clients are finding professional organizers now. In this episode, Melissa breaks down three specific client categories that are showing up more and more in professional organizing, and why getting specific about them (on dedicated web pages, not buried in generic copy) is the key to being found by the people who need you most. Melissa covers women with ADHD and neurodivergence, women on GLP-1 medications, and women in perimenopause or menopause — what each group actually needs, the language they use to describe their struggles, and exactly...
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254 | "It's Been Less Than Ideal!!" Resetting for the Second Half of 2026
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Melissa and Cabri sit down to be honest about a rocky first half of 2026, then map out exactly what we're doing differently for the back half of the year — from goal resets and content batching, to AI tools, move management, and why enjoying your life is part of the business plan too! Timestamps [00:00] An honest, no-toxic-positivity check-in: acknowledging that the first half of 2026 has been rocky, plus a blanket apology for slow email replies — and a reframe of the second half as a fresh start. [05:23] Resetting goals for the back half of the year — big audacious goals vs. realistic...
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253 | I am building a GREAT team!
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Melissa kicks off Pro Organizer Studio's 10th year with a reintroduction of Cabri Caldwell — mentor, coach, and now a formal part of the Pro Organizer Studio team leading the Inspired Organizer Teams program. Cabri shares her full entrepreneurial story: from an early-twenties safety and risk management job at a trucking company, to RV living and discovering minimalism, to launching Minimize Then Organize in Lubbock, Texas. She talks candidly about finding Inspired Organizer in 2019, the "energetics" of investing in herself, building a team with her right-hand woman Lara, and the multiple...
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252 | What Really Sells Clients on Hiring You?
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Do clients really want the “perfect” organizer? (Or are they ACTUALY looking for something you might not expect them to??) In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, organizer and Inspired Organizer mentor Sarah Brent of Practical Harmony in Illinois. We are getting vulnerable and honest about why showing your personality may be the most powerful marketing tool in your organizing business. We really, truly get the pressure organizers feel to look polished, perfect, and put-together—but we're breaking down why the (overused buzzword!) authenticity is what actually attracts the right...
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251 | "Ask for Help When Life is Kicking Your Butt." | Hiring your team for your own house with Missi Mills!
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Do professional organizers need help getting organized too? YES WE DO!!!!! I am excited to welcome back my friend Missi Mills of Clear Spaces Organizing to talk about what happened when she hired her own team to help pack, unpack, and organize during a recent move. It quickly became a powerful reminder of what our clients experience every day: overwhelm, embarrassment, decision fatigue, and the huge sense of relief that comes when someone steps in to help. We are diving into the reality that even people who organize for a living can get stuck in their own spaces, why asking for help can feel...
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250 | Current Events + Trends + Social Media Fast + Lots of other topics!
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What’s actually happening in the organizing industry right now? Today we're tackling a bunch of things, from clients taking longer to book, to what a “trust recession” means for your business, to why follow-up matters more than ever. We break down what we’re seeing across the country, how buying behavior is changing, and how to adjust your consults, sales and messaging without feeling pushy. Plus--social media! What happens when you step away, how it impacts your focus and creativity, and how to keep your business running without being glued to your phone. If things feel a little...
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249 | Container Store Sold: What does this mean for organizers?
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we're doing a quick CURRENT EVENTS pod to talk about the Container Store being bought by Bed, Bath & Beyond.
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248 | The One Where Melissa Needs a Lecture
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Sometimes burnout doesn’t come from the big things. Sometimes it comes from one bag of client stuff in your garage…and then another…and then another...and then you realize organizing has taken over your house and your life and need to make some changes. I am sharing a real-life story about how years of over-helping one longtime client led to a garage full of client belongings and a major realization: sometimes the problem is not the client’s stuff, it’s the dynamic we’ve created. In this episode, Cabri and I talk about boundaries, expectations, people-pleasing, and the very...
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247 | "Professional organizing is about PEAK HUMAN PERFORMANCE!"
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In Part 3 of this Minnesota Organizing Besties series, Melissa is back with Cori, Missi, and Kielyn for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply real. This episode goes beyond bins and labels and into the heart of what organizing actually does for people. From helping clients sleep better to navigating hoarding situations with compassion, the group talks about the mental health impact of this work — and why what organizers do truly matters. They share stories about setting boundaries (yes, including bed bugs), knowing when to say no, and knowing when to lean in...
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246: I am officially AN INFLUENCER (I quit! No, seriously, I do)
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Melissa has officially become…an influencer. Except instead of influencing you to buy something, she’s influencing you to do something wildly radical in 2026: delete social media from your phone. In this late-night minisode, Melissa shares the unexpected challenge she took on for the new year—and why it’s been one of the best decisions she’s made for her mental health, focus, and overall life. In this episode, we talk about: The Japanese concept of “misogi” (doing something so hard you have less than a 50% chance of finishing) Why Melissa deleted Instagram, TikTok, Facebook,...
info_outlineHey 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: CLICK HERE
Learn more about Kielyn of OrgaNice: CLICK HERE
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Life Updates
01:47 Introducing Kielyn and the Topic of Rest
03:06 The Pressure to Stay Busy
04:34 The Impact of Technology on Attention
07:44 The Importance of Deep Work and Rest
16:07 Balancing Work, Rest, and Personal Time
28:33 Breaking the Cycle of Constant Activity
28:43 The Pressure of Social Media
29:29 Finding True Relaxation
30:26 The Importance of Hobbies
31:09 The Compulsion to Stay Connected
32:39 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
33:23 Learning to Say No
39:24 The Value of Rest and Delegation
51:18 Building a Supportive Network
The Constant Hustle: Finding Balance as Professional Organizers
In this episode, podcast host Melissa introduces her friend and fellow organizer, Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice. They discuss the challenges of balancing rest and productivity as professional organizers and entrepreneurs. Melissa shares her ironic situation of working through the night, while emphasizing the importance of finding rest in their busy schedules. They touch on topics including societal pressures to always be busy, the impact of digital distractions, the struggle to prioritize self-care, and the value of creating boundaries and routines. Kielyn shares insights from her personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of community and support among organizers. The episode is a candid conversation about the obstacles of modern work-life balance and offers a call to action for listeners to prioritize their well-being.