Best MainStage Studios Presents Podcasts (2025)

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236 | Don't fall for this scam 10:36

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4h ago10:36

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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…

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235 | Taking AI for organizing next level (All About AI P3) 26:28

20d ago26:28

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It's the THIRD day of our AI-palooza and today we are talking about super cool high end stuff you can do with your business. Queuing up some deep work with AI starting now! GET THE SLIDES AND THE STUFF proorganizerstudio.com/links _________________________________________________________________________ AI-Powered Deep Work: Maximizing Efficiency w…

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234 | AI Stuff that will MAKE YOU MONEY (All About AI: Part 2) 36:34

22d ago36:34

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In Part 2 we are talking about two KEY things in using AI for your organizing business: prompts and room transformations. This is chock full of crazy useful info and if you want more details, you can see slides and video that accompanies the episode by going to: proorganizerstudio.com/links __________________________________________________________…

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233 | All about AI Part 1 33:21

6d ago33:21

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Are 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. GET SLIDES TO ACCOMPANY THIS PODCAST AND INFO FROM THIS EPISODE AT: proorganizerstudio.com/links ______________________________________________________________________…

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232 | Have you said any of these things? 24:53

29d ago24:53

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check out more at www.proorganizerstudio.com/linksBy Melissa Klug

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231 | Boss October For Pro Organizers 24:19

1M ago24:19

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My client and friend introduced me to the concept of Boss October several years ago--and I loved it so much I make sure we do it every year. This year, we are going extra on it--and I'm talking about that and giving you practical ideas to go implement it for you as well. Connect with Melissa at [email protected]…

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230 | 7 Things I've Learned (How To Summit MainStage presentation P2) 26:01

2M ago26:01

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WANT TO JOIN US FOR BOSS OCTOBER? Email me at [email protected] In this episode, Melissa shares the second part of her mainstage presentation at the How To Summit in Dallas. She discusses seven key insights for professional organizers, emphasizing a solid digital foundation over social media vanity metrics and the importance of community…

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229 | The 7 Things I've Learned (How To Summit MainStage Presentation) P1 30:23

2M ago30:23

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If you weren't able to be there--or even if you were and want a refresher--here is the presentation I gave at the How To Summit Last week. You can follow along on slides and see what I presented by going to proorganizerstudio.com/links If you want more information on Boss October--check it here: CLICK _______________________________________________…

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228 | "I have a How To Summit hangover" with Cabri & Melissa 30:02

2M ago30:02

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HEY ORGANIZERS!! We are back from the How To Summit and we have a hangover--and we mean that in the BEST way. We have so many ideas and thoughts and plans that we wanted to share a little with you. Lots of info here so stay tuned for MORE coming your way this week and this month! Connect with me at [email protected] _____________________…

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227 | Apps + Shoes + Vibration Boards + Saunas: a convo with some of our Inspired Organizers! 22:42

4M ago22:42

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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? 27:06

5M ago27:06

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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'…

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225 | LET'S MEET IN PERSON!! Part 2 with Brandie & Ryan of Home+Sort and the How To Summit 25:01

5M ago25:01

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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: howtosummit.org and use code MELISSA10 for $50 off. _______________________________________________________________________ overview and ti…

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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 40:43

5M ago40:43

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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: [email protected] or…

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223 | "Don't Be Like Us!" 59:01

6M ago59:01

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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 a…

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222 | My Client Isn't Happy. Now What? | Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing 1:02:44

7M ago1:02:44

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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. S…

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221 | Why Can't We Do NOTHING? With Kielyn Simonson of OrgaNice 55:01

7M ago55:01

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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 …

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220 | STOP using Linktree! Do this instead... 6:29

8M ago6:29

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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,By Melissa Klug

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219 | Why We Love Garage Organizing! 1:43:18

8M ago1:43:18

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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: [email protected] Sarah's Tidy Stock Photography…

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218 | 1095 Days Of Organizing: My Third Year In Business with Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing 1:12:18

9M ago1:12:18

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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 Rustic Home Organizing in Oregon is here to have a refreshingly honest take on what her year was like. If you want to …

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217 | Let us help with your SEO! 32:18

10M ago32:18

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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: organizernearme.com/advertise Unlocking the Potential of SEO for Professional Organizers: Introducing Organ…

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216 | Sweating In Your Organizing Business? You're Not Alone! 59:25

10M ago59:25

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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 Profession…

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215 | 2025 Phrase(s) of the Year 9:41

11M ago9:41

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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: [email protected] Melissa Klug

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214 | From Middle School Friends to Business Partners! | Tina and Nancy of Uncluttered Spaces 1:27:44

11M ago1:27:44

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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! L…

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213 | Burnout is real. Let's talk about it. | Dr. Camilla Moore 22:19

12M ago22:19

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Talking burnout with Dr. Camilla Moore. (more show notes soon!)By Melissa Klug and Camilla Moore

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212 | What's your battery charge level? Talking burnout + stress with Dr. Camilla Moore 30:25

12M ago30:25

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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 j…

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212 | Pinterest for professional organizers: it's not just for recipes and decorating ideas! 39:10

12M ago39:10

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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: https://juli…

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211 | Let's get you UNSTUCK. 18:28

1y ago18:28

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Inspired Organizer's price is going up at 11:59 on Monday, November 4. I'd love for you to get in before that happens! www.proorganizerstudio.com/join to join Inspired Organizer https://calendly.com/proorganizerstudio/coaching-call if you'd like to have a Zoom with Melissa to talk about coaching options or what IO can do for you. hello@proorganizer…

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210 | YOU are a CEO! (Time to talk MONEY.) 53:49

1y ago53:49

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Mastering Business Finances: Tips, Mindset Shifts, and Empowerment for Professional Organizers LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Schedule a Zoom with Melissa to talk about joining our programs: CLICK HERE Learn more about Inspired Organizer: CLICK HERE Get in touch with Danielle and her team at Kickstart Accounting: CLICK HERE I am talking to Danielle Hayden, f…

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209 | "Everyone else is doing better than I am." Tangible tips to conquer comparisonitis as a professional organizer 31:42

1y ago31:42

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LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Schedule a zoom with Melissa to talk about how I can help you in your business! www.proorganizerstudio.com/book Connect with Melissa: [email protected] "Boss October" Podcast: CLICK HERE This week's pod... Conquering Comparisonitis: Overcoming Social Media Traps and Boosting Your Business Productivity It's October TO…

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208 | LIVE from the How To Summit: Marketing Your Professional Organizing Business 35:10

1y ago35:10

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NEW FREE WORKSHOP!! Our new workshop, How Professional Organizers Can Get Clients WITHOUT using social media, is ready for you on demand at poroadmap.com ! THIS WEEK ON THE POD: Fresh from the How To Summit in Austin, Texas, we are diving into a live recording of a marketing panel I moderated--featuring Blair Nastri of Erin Condren, and organizers …

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207 | Tackling panic moments, and how to sustain your pro organizing business: Day 4 of the Week of Cabri! 28:12

1y ago28:12

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Thank you to our special guest Cabri Carpenter for joining us for this entire week of podcast epsiodes! Today the discussion dives into handling panic moments within the business, setting up pricing strategies, and creating systems to sustain through unexpected situations. We also explore the power of community, the essential tools and courses, and…

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206 | Simple is BETTER + Working with ADHD clients: Week of Cabri day 3! 21:04

1y ago21:04

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It's Day 3 of the WEEK OF CABRI and we are diving into one of THE most important subjects for organizers--working with clients with ADHD. Adapting to clients with ADHD means talking about how we need to emphasize the wide spectrum of symptoms and the need for flexibility. We are also talking about the significance of not overcomplicating organizati…

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205 | "Put that on a t-shirt and let me wear it!" | Day 2 of The Week of Cabri! 20:51

1y ago20:51

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How is the organizing business growing and changing--and how do YOU adapt so you don't lose out? We're talking about it today on Day 2 of the Week of Cabri on the pod! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: Our new free workshop: www.poroadmap.com Connect with Melissa: [email protected] Meet Cabri: www.minimizethenorganize.com Melissa is delving into the …

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204 | Being a CEO | Building teams | Social Media + so much more with Cabri Carpenter 31:01

1y ago31:01

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It's part 1 of our WEEK OF CABRI here on the podcast--you are going to get lots of GREAT stuff from one of my favorite (and one of the most successful!) organizers that I know! LINKS FOR LISTENERS: New FREE workshop: www.poroadmap.com Connect with Melissa: [email protected] The Week of Cabri part 1: Business Growth, Team Dynamics, and So…

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203 | Nice to Meet You! I'm Melissa... 58:12

1y ago58:12

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Allow me to reintroduce myself! Get in touch with me at [email protected] Melissa Klug

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202 | Five Minutes of Not Caring At All (I can explain!!) 5:40

1y ago5:40

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I love trying new things. So today, I'm honoring the modern day short attention span with A FIVE MINUTE PODCAST (but it's about an interesting topic!) I am here with Cabri Carpenter, a successful organizer at Minimize Then Organize in Texas, and coach at Inspired Organizer, to discuss the importance of appearing detached to attract more clients. Tr…

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201 | The Pro Organizer's Profit Plan Workshop 48:07

1y ago48:07

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Growing Your Professional Organizing Business I am about to launch a brand new free workshop, which means I am retiring a workshop called the "Pro Organizers Profit Plan." Jen and I created this workshop to help both new and experienced organizers streamline and grow their businesses. Key topics include overcoming common mistakes, effective marketi…

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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 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

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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 …

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199 | Self-Care that isn't a cliche--Talking burnout, home life and more with Tami Hackbarth (P1) 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

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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 …

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198 | July Reset Checklist + Filling an entire summer with ONE email 21:43

1+ y ago21:43

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There are six months left in 2024 which means it's time for a mid-year check in on your organizing business! Melissa is taking a July reset and she'll talk about what that means and how you can get some of that magic too. Connect with Melissa at proorganizerstudio.com or [email protected]!…

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197 | I flew 5,963 miles for some life-changing magic for my pro organizing business 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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When I signed up for a trip to Japan with Marie Kondo's team from KonMari Media, I figured I would get some good sightseeing, some good food, and get to meet other organizers and have some good pictures for social media. What I didn't expect was to have a truly life-changing experience that has made me look differently at my business and my persona…

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196 | Inside Out 2 + lessons in running a business! 13:29

1+ y ago13:29

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What lessons can Inside Out 2 teach us about entrepreneurship? Melissa is going to tell you! In this episode, Melissa is discussing harnessing emotions for personal and entrepreneurial growth, inspired by her recent life-changing trip to Japan and insights gained from watching the movie 'Inside Out 2'. Melissa shares her experiences with the KonMar…

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195 | 8 signs it's time for a business REFRESH with Brie Morrissey of BK Branding Co 1:05:11

1+ y ago1:05:11

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Your online presence is your employee that works 24/7/365--and today I'm hosting Brie Morrissey of BK Branding Co to talk about 8 signs your business needs a REFRESH! In this episode, Melissa Klug checks in from Kyoto, Japan, to discuss the crucial role of branding in the organizing industry with expert Brie Morrissey. Brie, a former Pro Organizer …

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194 | When Careers Collide: Jenny Albertini, Organizing Journeys and Becoming a Published Author! 38:15

1+ y ago38:15

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I am so thrilled to welcome Jenny Albertini, who is one of the very first professional organizers I ever met, and who was a great part of my organizing life, to the pod! She is the author of Decluttered: Mindful Organizing for Health, Home and Beyond--and it's a book that will help organizers with clients by connecting health (mental and physical) …

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193 | Brandie + Ryan of Home+Sort and How To: Summit 54:45

1+ y ago54:45

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Two of my favorite people I've met in all my years of organizing are back with me here on the podcast! I am having a fun convo with Brandie and Ryan of Home+Sort in northern California, who are the founders of the How To: Summit. The summit for 2024 is moving to Austin, Texas in the end of September--and tickets are almost gone! We're chatting abou…

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192 | Social Media for Organizers: Real Talk! 1:04:15

1+ y ago1:04:15

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One of the most popular topics with organizers is social media. A lot of people have a view of what social is for their business, but it doesn't always align with the reality. Today we are talking about the dos and don'ts of social and how to really show up in the right way--without stress. LINKS FOR LISTENERS: connect with Jen Mary: https://yourev…

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191 | Helping Clients Through Grief with Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

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Helping clients who need organizing while they're struggling with grief can be very challenging--and today we want to help you with some concrete ideas to help your clients. My guest is Missi McKown of Clear Spaces Organizing in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and she is graciously sharing some of her personal stories of loss to help organizers work with c…

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190 | Easy Sustainability Tips for Organizers + A Fab Pricing Concept | Michelle Parravani of Designing With Less 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

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We are back with organizer Michelle Parravani of Designing With Less in Atlanta, and we are talking about some easy sustainability tips for organizers working with eco-conscious clients, and Michelle gives us a FABULOUS idea for a pricing differential that I had never thought of before! You can find Michelle at designingwithless.com.…

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189 | Single Entrepreneurship: Organizing as a single woman with Michelle Parravani 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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I am so happy to welcome my guest Michelle Parravani to the pod--she is talking about entrepreneurship as a single woman which is a super important subject, and I can't wait for you to meet her!By Melissa Klug and Michelle Parravani

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188 | Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle of 2000 Paces 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

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Adding photo organizing to your list of services is an awesome thing to do--I did and it's been a great revenue source for my business. My guest today occupies a special corner of the organizing world, where she does all of this for clients. We are talking about all things related to photo organizing today and I hope you get some ideas on how you c…