245 | “Sometimes entrepreneurship is just…accidental.” | Building a multi-6-figure business with Cabri Carpenter
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
🚀 Final Takeaway If you’re burned out, stuck as the only doer, craving support, or dreaming of scaling (even with one hire like a VA)… TEAMS is built to help you do it without guessing, scrambling, or reinventing the wheel.
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244 | Do It Scared (but do it anyway) with my MN organizing besties
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
In this episode, Melissa is back with her Minnesota organizing besties (Missi, Cori, and Kielyn) for an honest conversation about fear, authenticity, mistakes, and doing business scared anyway. If you’ve ever: Frozen because you were afraid to make the wrong decision Stayed in a bad situation because you feared a bad review Wondered if you’re “professional enough” to be yourself Procrastinated something small but important (👀 invoices, SEO, phone calls…) …we FEEL YOU! This episode is part mindset reset, part business strategy, part group therapy—with a lot of...
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243 | 4 organizers = a million ideas
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
What happens when four professional organizers (who are also actual IRL dear friends) finally manage to get on the same schedule… before 2031? 😅 In this episode, Melissa brings on her Minnesota organizing crew—Missi, Cori, and Kielyn—for the start of a longer, multi-part conversation packed with business talk, mindset shifts, team leadership, and the kind of honesty you only get from friends who’ve seen each other’s mail piles. You’ll hear about: Why community is non-negotiable as a professional organizer (and how to find “your people”) Type A vs. Type B...
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242 | 2026 (FUN Non-soul-sucking-boring) GOAL SETTING!
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
FOLLOW ALONG AT PROORGANIZERSTUDIO.COM/LINKS Goal setting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—or soul-sucking. In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful goal-setting workshop from inside the Inspired Organizer community, led by Cabri. Together, they walk through how to reflect on last year, set goals that actually fit your life and business, and create a plan you’ll stick with—without burnout, guilt, or arbitrary pressure. You’ll hear real examples from organizers setting goals around delegation, growth, visibility, and major transitions, plus practical strategies for breaking big...
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241 | You Don't HAVE TO! Part 3 with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
This is part 3 of my convo with Kim--if you missed the first two, they're up for you to go back--but in this one, we're talking about how you can (really, you can)--think about your obligations and your electronic life. _______________________________________________________________ Navigating Business and Personal Challenges: A Conversation with Kim - Part 3 In the third part of this conversation with Kim, the discussion delves into the concept of obligation and the pressures of societal expectations. Kim and Melissa explore various aspects of personal and professional life, including...
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240 | "I needed a dopamine detox" (and you do, too!) Part 2 with Kim of Rustic Home Organizing
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
This is part 2 of my conversation with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing--in this episode, we talk about her realizing she needed to make major changes and how she did it. ______________________________________________________________________ Resetting Your Nervous System and Embracing Slow Living: A Conversation with Kim Snodgrass (Part 2) In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Kim Snodgrass, delving into the concepts of dopamine detox and nervous system reset. They discuss the challenges of disconnecting from technology, the importance of listening to...
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239 | Year 4 of Organizing: Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing (Pt 1)
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
There are few epsiodes each year that get more feedback than when I talk to my friend Kim of Rustic Home Organizing. She's back to kick off 2026 with us and is telling us about her 4th year of organizing, which brought challenges she never envisioned. She has so much to say and I'm excited for you to hear it! ________________________________________________________________________ Navigating Through Trauma and Overwhelm: A Journey with Kim Snodgrass As they kick off the fourth installment of their annual series, Kim shares the intense personal and professional challenges...
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238 | Are you tired? We are.
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
This podcast is a real one. Cabri and Melissa are talking about burnout, how our phones are making life really hard for everyone, boundaries for 2026, and so much more. We hope this podcast helps you know you're not alone! _________________________________________________________________________________ Reflections on 2025: Burnout, Balance, and the Quest for Happiness Melissa shares a reflective and candid podcast discussion about the challenges of 2025, specifically highlighting feelings of burnout and the fast-paced nature of the year. She and her co-host, Cabri, delve...
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237 | 15 minutes of nonsense
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
The title says it all. It's just 15 minutes of Cabri and me talking about 100 different random things.
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236 | Don't fall for this scam
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast
Today we have a quick but hopefully impactful episode to help you avoid a common (and expensive) scam in the organizing industry. Show Notes: The Moving Scam Alert [01:07] The Scam Overview Description of the scam email that’s been circulating in the organizing industry. Melissa shares her personal experience receiving these emails. [01:44] Anatomy of the Scam Email Red flags in the email’s language and structure. Overly formal or stilted English, mention of “aesthetic pleasure,” and unnecessary state names. [03:19] The Emotional Manipulation Scammers claim to be deaf...
info_outlineAre you scared of AI? Unsure of how to use it? Don't know that it can help run your organizing business and cut down hours of your work per week? We're doing EVERYTHING AI this week.
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Harnessing AI for Professional Organizers: Part 1
Melissa, from the Pro Organizer Studio, introduces a mini-workshop styled podcast focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform organizing businesses. Joined by her business partner, Cabri, they embark on a detailed discussion, revisiting content from the How to Summit workshop held in Dallas, aimed at demystifying AI for professional organizers.
The episode elaborates on the benefits of using AI to save time, increase revenue, and enhance business operations. They address common misconceptions about AI, such as the fear of it being 'cheating' or replacing human jobs, and provide a guide on how to start integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into everyday business processes. Melissa emphasizes the necessity for organizers to embrace technology and highlights various AI tools and platforms that can streamline tasks ranging from content creation to business audits.
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:51 AI Workshop Series Announcement
01:16 Importance of AI in Organizing Business
01:46 Accessing Workshop Materials
02:36 Enrollment Extension for Inspired Organizer
03:29 Introduction to AI with Cabri
04:21 Cabri's AI Journey and Insights
09:59 AI Tools and Platforms
21:44 Getting Started with AI
21:52 Popular AI Platforms
25:21 Using AI Effectively
31:25 Prompting AI for Best Results
31:35 Conclusion and Next Steps