The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast

Pro Organizer Studio is a business building resource for professional organizers. We are here to help you launch & grow the professional organizing business of your dreams! Founder Jen Kilbourne has been coaching, supporting & inspiring savvy businesswomen in the home organizing industry since 2016. Melissa Klug, master certified professional organizer and founder of home organization business Home By Eleven, joined Pro Organizer Studio in 2020 to help even more women grow in the industry.

216 | Sweating In Your Organizing Business? You're Not Alone! 01/20/2025

215 | 2025 Phrase(s) of the Year 01/06/2025

214 | From Middle School Friends to Business Partners! | Tina and Nancy of Uncluttered Spaces 12/30/2024

214 | From Middle School Friends to Business Partners! | Tina and Nancy of Uncluttered Spaces 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 Uncluttered Spaces. These lifelong friends discuss their journey from seventh grade classmates to co-founders of a thriving professional organizing business. They share the ups and downs of their personal and professional partnership, provide valuable business advice, and highlight the importance of mental health in their work. Their unique approach to large-scale projects and their passion for helping others shines through! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Wrapping Up 2024: Reflections and Excitement for 2025 00:58 Introducing Tina and Nancy from Uncluttered Spaces 01:56 The Origin Story: From Childhood Friends to Business Partners 04:09 Building a Business: Challenges and Triumphs 13:56 Navigating Partnership Dynamics 23:31 The Importance of Mentorship and Accountability 26:09 Client Relationships and Business Boundaries 34:00 Decision Fatigue and Efficient Organizing 42:39 The Impact of the Pandemic on Our Lives 43:57 Changing Perspectives on Home and Family 44:22 The Rise of Professional Organizing 47:25 Mental Health and Professional Organizing 48:33 The Value of Professional Organizing Services 52:30 Concierge Relocation Services 01:05:02 Senior Move Management 01:10:36 The Future of Professional Organizing 01:19:03 The Importance of Community and Partnership 01:26:54 Conclusion and Contact Information /episode/index/show/proorganizerstudio/id/34653725

213 | Burnout is real. Let's talk about it. | Dr. Camilla Moore 12/16/2024

212 | What's your battery charge level? Talking burnout + stress with Dr. Camilla Moore 12/12/2024

212 | Pinterest for professional organizers: it's not just for recipes and decorating ideas! 12/08/2024

212 | Pinterest for professional organizers: it's not just for recipes and decorating ideas! 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: Connect with Melissa for your free Pinterest helper: EPISODE INFO: Boost Your Organizing Business with Pinterest: Expert Tips from Julia Renee Consulting In this episode, Melissa returns to bring valuable insights on using Pinterest as a marketing tool for organizing businesses. Joined by Julia from Julia Renee Consulting, they delve into the benefits of Pinterest for driving traffic, SEO strategies, and actionable tips for professional organizers. Julia explains how Pinterest works as a visual search engine, offers advice on creating effective pins, and emphasizes the importance of seasonal content. They also discuss the value of maintaining a business account, repurposing old blog posts, and tools like Canva and Tailwind to streamline pin creation and scheduling. Whether you’re a Pinterest newbie or looking to optimize your current strategy, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you attract local clients and enhance your online presence. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast! 01:30 Diving into Pinterest for Your Business 02:42 Introducing Julia Renee: Pinterest and SEO Expert 03:14 Understanding Pinterest as a Visual Search Engine 04:51 Creating Effective Pins for Your Organizing Business 11:34 Setting Up and Optimizing Your Pinterest Profile 18:36 Repurposing Old Content on Pinterest 18:48 The Longevity of Pinterest Traffic 19:40 Creating Effective Video Content for Pinterest 24:49 Using Pinterest for Seasonal Content 27:25 Pinterest for Local SEO 29:24 Blogging for SEO and Pinterest 34:31 Pinterest Management Services 36:59 Conclusion and Contact Information /episode/index/show/proorganizerstudio/id/34334395

211 | Let's get you UNSTUCK. 11/04/2024

210 | YOU are a CEO! (Time to talk MONEY.) 10/15/2024

209 | "Everyone else is doing better than I am." Tangible tips to conquer comparisonitis as a professional organizer 10/03/2024

208 | LIVE from the How To Summit: Marketing Your Professional Organizing Business 09/29/2024

207 | Tackling panic moments, and how to sustain your pro organizing business: Day 4 of the Week of Cabri! 09/19/2024

206 | Simple is BETTER + Working with ADHD clients: Week of Cabri day 3! 09/18/2024

205 | "Put that on a t-shirt and let me wear it!" | Day 2 of The Week of Cabri! 09/17/2024

204 | Being a CEO | Building teams | Social Media + so much more with Cabri Carpenter 09/16/2024

203 | Nice to Meet You! I'm Melissa... 09/11/2024

202 | Five Minutes of Not Caring At All (I can explain!!) 09/05/2024

201 | The Pro Organizer's Profit Plan Workshop 08/29/2024

200 | "Creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." | Tami Hackbarth on how to help yourself AND your clients at home 07/25/2024

200 | "Creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." | Tami Hackbarth on how to help yourself AND your clients at home The record-screech moment in this podcast is in the title: The definition of self-care is "creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." My guest Tami Hackbarth is back to drop some knowledge bombs for our home life and that can help your organizing clients live better as well. Today we are talking about a fabulous resource called Fair Play--and I am excited to have you have this for yourselves and for clients. It works for all types of family systems and structures and I am hopeful it will help lots of people live better. In part 2 of my discussion with Tami, we get into a range of topics from the often-overlooked reasons behind relationship breakdowns, such as the failure to share household responsibilities, to the broader implications of self-care. We talk about 'weaponized incompetence,' generational shifts in domestic roles, and how maintaining a functional, rather than perfect, home can contribute to better relationships. The conversation weaves through the impact of childhood responsibilities on adult capabilities, co-parenting challenges, and practical steps for teaching children essential life skills. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating a life that doesn't necessitate escape and the value of communal support in achieving balanced and equitable family dynamics. 00:00 The Clickbait Headline That Changed Everything 00:22 The Reality of Unheard Conversations 01:46 Generational Shifts in Household Responsibilities 05:42 Teaching Kids Independence 16:47 The Importance of Self-Compassion 26:42 Embracing Flexibility in Home Organization 27:14 The Unrealistic Expectations of Organizing Social Media 27:57 Prioritizing Function Over Perfection 30:20 Fair Play for Non-Traditional Families 31:51 Breaking Down Fair Play: Conception, Planning, Execution 33:55 The Importance of Communication in Fair Play 37:29 Building a Family Success Team 41:07 Self-Care for Solopreneurs and Organizers 47:25 The Essential Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care 52:18 The Power of Asking for Help 53:49 Conclusion and Future Conversations LINKS FOR LISTENERS Connect with Tami: tamihackbarth.com Connect with Melissa: proorganizerstudio.com /episode/index/show/proorganizerstudio/id/32294752

199 | Self-Care that isn't a cliche--Talking burnout, home life and more with Tami Hackbarth (P1) 07/16/2024

199 | Self-Care that isn't a cliche--Talking burnout, home life and more with Tami Hackbarth (P1) When you hear the phrase "Self-Care" what comes to mind? To me, it's hearing people say "go take a bath and read a book" when the reality is the world can feel like it's spinning out of control. My guest today is trying to change our view of what self-care REALLY is. Today I am talking about balancing the domestic load, in a conversation with life and work coach Tami Hackbarth. We are discussing the Fair Play method, focusing on the redistribution of domestic labor and mental loads to create a more equitable household dynamic. This episode is one where I want to bring together help for you as an entrepreneur, along with ways you can help our organizing clients as well--it's a double win and a double header epsiode! We are talking about it ALL--family roles, parenting, and the division of labor, emphasizing the importance of communication and implementing changes in a team-oriented manner. Tami shares her expertise in helping clients manage their mental load and prevent burnout, bringing valuable advice for both professional organizers and their clients. The episode stresses the necessity of ongoing conversations and systems to maintain household balance and offers perspectives that are applicable to various family structures. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 02:13 Meet Tami Hackbarth: Life and Work Coach 11:49 The Fair Play Method: Redistributing Domestic Labor 17:24 Addressing Burnout and Mental Load 25:34 Client Stories: Teaching Kids Responsibility 26:31 The Laundry Debate: Independence vs. Pampering 30:00 Setting Household Standards: Minimum Standard of Care 32:22 Invisible Labor: Recognizing Unseen Efforts 34:00 Food Decisions: Balancing Family Preferences and Allergies 38:02 Collaborative Parenting: Sharing the Load 45:39 Communication Strategies: Regular Check-ins 47:30 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Conversation LINKS FOR LISTENERS: CONNECT WITH TAMI HACKBARTH: Tami's new course on Reducing Mental Load: CONNECT WITH MELISSA: /episode/index/show/proorganizerstudio/id/32163932