The Speak Organized Podcast
🌟 Meet Melanie Summers, Your ADHD Organizing Expert! 🌟 One of the Pacific Northwest’s go-to professional organizers. Specializing in ADHD organizing and productivity, Melanie transforms spaces and lives. As the owner of I Speak Organized, she’s on a mission to revolutionize the organizing industry. 🎙️ Dive Deeper: Tune in to ”The Speak Organized Podcast” for exclusive interviews with organizers worldwide. Get an insider’s look into the world of professional home organizing and discover what it takes to thrive in this dynamic field. 📺 Watch & Learn: Melanie’s YouTube channel is a treasure trove of free content, packed with expert tips and tricks for creating harmonious spaces for your clients and beyond. 🚀 Launch Your Organizing Empire: New to the industry? Melanie’s a seasoned business coach, empowering aspiring organizers to banish imposter syndrome, grasp business essentials, and launch their dream organizing ventures. Unearth the blueprint for success! 🌐 Ready to Elevate Your Organizing Game? Book a coaching call with Melanie at www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer. Start your journey toward becoming a highly skilled organizer with a thriving, professional business today! 🗂️🏠
Episodes

4 hours ago
4 hours ago
📸 Want to add a HIGH-PROFIT, low-labor service to your organizing business? This episode is for YOU!
I sat down with Darla DeMorrow, a 20-year organizing industry veteran, to dive into one of the most lucrative and underutilized services in the professional organizing world—photo & keepsake organizing!
If you’ve been looking for a way to diversify your income, reduce the physical toll of organizing, and future-proof your business, this conversation will change the game for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why photo organizing is a hidden goldmine 💰 ✅ The step-by-step process to offering this service (even if you’re new!) 📂 ✅ How to price and sell photo organizing for BIG profits 💵 ✅ The best tools & software for tackling digital & print collections 📱 ✅ How to handle sentimental items & emotional clients ❤️ ✅ Real numbers: How much clients pay for this service (it’s more than you think!) 👀
💡 Whether you’re a pro organizer looking to expand or just starting out, this is a MUST-WATCH episode if you want to offer premium services that clients will pay top dollar for.
Special Offers Just for You:
Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer
Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at ispeakorganized.com/courses
📌 Darla's Website & Socials: https://HeartWorkOrg.com📌 Follow Corinne on Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/DarlaDeMorrow/
https://www.facebook.com/HeartWorkOrganizing/
https://www.instagram.com/darlademorrow/
Connect with Melanie:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized
Facebook: facebook.com/ispeakorganizedJoin the private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnwWebsite: www.ispeakorganized.comEmail List: ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
💸 Ready to STOP stressing about money and START making bank as a professional organizer?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Corinne Morahan, Founder & CEO of Grid & Glam to talk about the BIGGEST financial mistakes organizers make and how YOU can build a profitable, scalable business that doesn’t drain your energy or bank account!
Corinne went from Wall Street finance to full-time organizing boss, and she’s sharing insider financial secrets that most organizers ignore—at their own risk. Plus, she spills the tea on why she still uses a literal old-school calculator every day (and why you probably should too!). 😆 📌
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why most organizers are undercharging & how to fix it ASAP
✅ The “VIBE” method to design a business that actually makes money
✅ How to track your numbers WITHOUT hating your life
✅ Why diversifying your revenue is CRUCIAL (and how to do it!)
✅ Hourly vs. Package Pricing: What ACTUALLY works?
✅ The ONE question that determines if your business will succeed or fail
✅ Financial tools & systems that make your life 100x easier ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🔥 Special Offers Just for You 👇
Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer
Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
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🚀 Resources Mentioned:
📌 Corinne’s Website & Membership: https://www.gridandglam.com/
📌 Follow Corinne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/
👉 https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/
📌 Check Out the Profit First Method: https://profitfirstbook.com/
🔥 SPECIAL OFFER! 🔥 Corinne is offering 50% OFF your first month in her Vibe Membership with code MELANIE! 💖 🎟
Join here: https://www.corinnemorahan.com/offers/LWzpMwKn/checkout?coupon_code=MELANIE
💬 What’s YOUR biggest struggle with business finances? Drop a comment below! 👇👇👇 🔔 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more expert organizing biz tips! 🚀✨
Connect with Melanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ispeakorganized
Join the private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw
Website: www.ispeakorganized.com
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
In this conversation, Melanie discusses five key strategies for scaling an organizing business without losing one's mind. She emphasizes the importance of defining a big vision, streamlining services, and automating or delegating tasks to ensure sustainable growth.
The discussion is aimed at helping entrepreneurs create a clear roadmap for their business while maintaining balance in their personal lives. In this conversation, Melanie discusses essential strategies for scaling a business without losing one's mind. She emphasizes the importance of streamlining payment processes, utilizing automation and AI tools, establishing boundaries for self-care, and building a sustainable business model. Additionally, she highlights the significance of community support and investing in oneself to foster growth and success in entrepreneurship.
Special Offers for You 👇
🔵 Monthly Business Trainings: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer
🔵 On-Demand Video Training: All things related to starting and growing a 6-figure organizing company! https://ispeakorganized.com/video-training
🔵 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
🔵 Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
🔵 Payment processing for three months free: Take deposits upfront and keep client's payment on file - https://project2payment.com/ispeakorganized
🔵 Elenore: The all-in-one business solution for organizers to nurture your leads and get you clients (even while you're asleep) - https://elenore.io/home-5070?am_id=melanie152
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction06:07 Strategies for Scaling Your Organizing Business11:18 Defining Your Big Vision16:45 Streamlining Services and Packages23:34 Automating and Delegating Tasks33:54 Streamlining Payment Processes for Business Growth39:49 Harnessing Automation and AI for Efficiency45:10 Establishing Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care51:36 Building a Sustainable Business Model57:09 The Importance of Community and Support in Business
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Takeaways
🔵 You need a very big, juicy, important why for your business.🔵 Defining your big vision is crucial for decision-making.🔵 Streamlining services can lead to better client satisfaction.🔵 Automation and delegation are key to avoiding burnout.🔵 Focusing on the 20% of tasks that yield 80% of results is essential.🔵 Narrowing your niche can simplify your business model.🔵 Using tools like CRMs can help manage client relationships effectively.🔵 Payment processing should be set up before starting any job.🔵 Your anchor mission should guide all business decisions.🔵 It's important to continuously learn and adapt in business. Requiring clients to pay upfront can ease their burden.🔵 Using a reliable payment processor is crucial for scaling.🔵 Automation can handle lead generation and client communication.🔵 Self-care and boundaries are essential for long-term success.🔵 Investing in your business reflects its value to clients.🔵 Content batching can save time and enhance marketing consistency.🔵 Diversifying income streams can protect against burnout.🔵 Setting clear expectations with clients is vital for a healthy relationship.🔵 Utilizing AI tools can streamline project proposals and documentation.🔵 Community support can provide motivation and accountability.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Summary
In this session, Melanie discusses ten essential strategies for attracting your first organizing clients. She emphasizes the importance of narrowing down your niche, creating a compelling elevator pitch, leveraging social proof, and utilizing social media effectively. The conversation also covers the significance of networking locally and building a strong portfolio to showcase expertise. Throughout the discussion, Melanie shares personal anecdotes and practical tips to help aspiring organizers succeed in their business endeavors. In this conversation, Melanie discusses effective strategies for content creation, the importance of utilizing insights and tools for trend analysis, and the necessity of having a website for business success. She emphasizes the value of referral incentives and community engagement, as well as the benefits of networking and building relationships. Additionally, she promotes her Empowered Organizer membership program and on-demand training resources, while also engaging with the audience through a Q&A session.
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Special Offers and Resources 👇
🔵 Monthly Business Trainings: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer
🔵 Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
🔵 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
🔵 Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
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Takeaways
🔵 Narrowing down your niche helps streamline marketing efforts.🔵 A clear elevator pitch is crucial for effective communication.🔵 Social proof can significantly enhance credibility.🔵 Offering free mini trainings showcases expertise and builds trust.🔵 Building a portfolio is essential for attracting clients.🔵 Networking locally opens doors to new opportunities.🔵 Utilizing social media effectively can connect you with your audience.🔵 Your niche can evolve as you learn more about your clients.🔵 Focus on what's in it for them when networking.🔵 Engage with your audience to understand their needs better. Use polls and quizzes to determine content preferences.🔵 Statistics and data are engaging for audiences.🔵 Google Alerts can help track relevant trends.🔵 Chat GBT can assist in data analysis.🔵 Having a website is essential for business visibility.🔵 SEO is crucial for attracting leads.🔵 Referral programs can reactivate past clients.🔵 Networking in community groups is beneficial.🔵 The Empowered Organizer membership provides valuable resources.🔵 On-demand training options are available for flexible learning.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Session04:30 Narrowing Down Your Niche12:26 Creating a Magnetic Elevator Pitch17:55 Leveraging Social Proof22:56 Offering Free Mini Trainings28:26 Building a Portfolio31:48 Networking Locally40:51 Utilizing Social Media Effectively46:27 Leveraging Insights for Content Creation49:21 Utilizing Tools for Trend Analysis51:39 The Importance of a Website55:52 Referral Incentives and Community Engagement58:16 Networking and Building Relationships01:02:27 Promoting the Empowered Organizer Membership01:07:19 On-Demand Training and Resources01:10:23 Q&A and Community Interaction

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
🌟 Are you ready to start or level up your professional organizing business? 🌟In this episode of The Speak Organized Podcast, I sit down with Meghan Haven, founder and CEO of Order & Co., to uncover the secrets behind her Organizers Collective Retreat—a transformational event designed to help professional organizers build thriving businesses.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this value-packed episode:1️⃣ How Meghan transitioned from high-end event planning to organizing.2️⃣ Why the Organizers Collective Retreat is a game-changer for organizers in 2025.3️⃣ Proven strategies to scale your business, whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a team.4️⃣ Tips to prevent burnout and maintain balance while growing your business.5️⃣ The importance of building a supportive network in the organizing industry.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business to six figures, Meghan’s actionable insights will inspire you to take the next big step.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
Start Smart: Learn the foundational strategies for building a business that works for you.
Build Relationships: Discover how the Organizers Collective Retreat fosters lasting connections.
Actionable Tips: Walk away with real strategies you can implement today.
Overcome Burnout: Find balance and stay motivated as an entrepreneur.
Savannah Magic: Explore the inspiring atmosphere and intentional design of OCR 2025.
Special Offers and Resources:
Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer
Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at ispeakorganized.com/courses
Connect with Meghan Haven:Website: https://www.orderandcompany.com/oc-2025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizers_collective_retreat
Connect with Melanie:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized
Facebook: facebook.com/ispeakorganizedJoin the private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnwWebsite: www.ispeakorganized.comEmail List: ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
🌟 Ready to take your professional organizing business to the next level? 🌟In this episode of Speak Organized, I’m chatting with the incredible Ashley Mills, CEO of Ashley K Mills Creative Co. Ashley specializes in helping service-based businesses (like YOU!) crush their digital marketing game with strategic, stylish, and scalable website design. 🚀
Here’s what you’ll learn in this value-packed episode:1️⃣ The importance of starting your business with a strong strategy.2️⃣ How to create a website that converts clients while you sleep.3️⃣ The power of Pinterest as a game-changing marketing tool for organizers.4️⃣ Overcoming website challenges with practical, professional tips.5️⃣ How to make your digital presence scalable as your business grows.Whether you're just starting or ready to level up, Ashley’s actionable insights will give you the confidence and tools to build a brand that stands out! 💻✨

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Ready to turn your passion for organizing into a thriving business? 🎉 Join me, Melanie Summers, as I chat with the amazing Becki McKenna of Happy to Help Organizing. Becki shares her journey from interior design and event management to becoming a sought-after professional organizer. We cover everything from the emotional side of decluttering to practical strategies for building trust with clients.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The surprising link between event planning and organizing success
The life-changing benefits of hiring a professional organizer
Why practical, simplified solutions always win over Pinterest-perfect pantries
How to emotionally support clients while tackling clutter
Insider advice for starting and growing your organizing business
Becki’s story is as inspiring as it is relatable, proving you don’t need a huge budget to build a meaningful, profitable business.⚡ Whether you're an aspiring organizer or just curious about the transformative power of decluttering, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a few tears. Don't miss it!
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SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses 1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer
Overbooked Course: Get booked out with amazing clients using proven strategies without spending a fortune on marketing. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save weeks of time with ready-to-use contracts and essential forms. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Other Courses & Resources: Level up your business and achieve your ultimate goals with our comprehensive tools and training. https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
The team at Project 2 Payment loves supporting small businesses 💙 Use my special link to sign up to get 3 MONTHS FREE! https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/
Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
Key Takeaways:Transform Lives Through Organizing: Learn how Becki helps clients achieve peace and clarity through personalized organizing solutions.Keep It Simple: Discover why practical systems work better than picture-perfect setups for most clients.Building Trust Is Key: Understand how small, genuine gestures build lifelong client relationships (and referrals!).Embrace the Emotional Journey: Organizing is more than decluttering; it’s about helping clients process memories and transitions with care.Start Small, Dream Big: Becki shares her no-budget startup story and how she built her business through networking and authenticity.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with Becki👇Website - www.happytohelporganizing.com Instagram - hth_organizingFacebook - hthorganizing
Connect with Melanie! 👇Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Are you ready to dive deep into the complex world of hoarding disorder? In this empowering and eye-opening episode, Dr. Becky Beaton-York, a leading clinical psychologist and star of Hoarding: Buried Alive, joins me, Melanie Summers, to discuss:👉 The differences between hoarding disorder and chronic clutter👉 Key intake questions to identify hoarding behaviors👉 How professional organizers can approach hoarding clients with empathy and sensitivity👉 Why understanding the mental health component of hoarding is essential for lasting change👉 Practical safety tips for organizers in hoarded environments👉 How to collaborate with therapists and families to support clients effectively✨ Key Takeaways ✨✔️ Learn how to spot the signs of hoarding disorder vs. chronic accumulation.✔️ Discover actionable strategies to connect with clients while protecting yourself.✔️ Understand why empathy, sensitivity, and training are your superpowers in transforming lives.✔️ Find out how to assemble the ultimate organizer’s toolkit for working with hoarding clients!Dr. Becky shares her game-changing insights and resources, including her comprehensive hoarding disorder training course available at The Knowledge Tree.💡 Ready to level up your professional organizing skills and create lasting change? This episode is for YOU.
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SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer
Overbooked Course: Get booked out with amazing clients using proven strategies without spending a fortune on marketing. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save weeks of time with ready-to-use contracts and essential forms. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Other Courses & Resources: Level up your business and achieve your ultimate goals with our comprehensive tools and training. https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
The team at Project 2 Payment loves supporting small businesses 💙 Use my special link to sign up to get 3 MONTHS FREE! https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/
Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Connect with Dr. Becky 👇Website: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/ Socials: https://www.facebook.com/KnowledgeTreeCEUs/ | https://www.instagram.com/knowledgetreeceus/
Connect with Melanie! 👇Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
How the How To Summit is Revolutionizing the Organizing Industry! 🏆Ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion for organizing into a successful business? Join me, Brandie, and Ryan from The Home Sort as we dive deep into the How To Summit, an event changing the game for professional organizers everywhere. Discover why this is the “Super Bowl” of organizing conferences, what mindset you need to get the most out of it, and the surprising perks (hello, lifelong friendships & men are joining too!). 💪✨
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Summit’s Purpose & Growth: How Brandie and Ryan went from DIY beginners to conference creators for the organizing community!
Networking Gold: How connecting with others in the industry could unlock business opportunities you didn’t even know you needed.
Real Strategies from Real Experts: Sneak peek into workshops that go beyond aesthetics, touching on financial growth, digital organizing, neurodivergent organization, and so much more!
Community & Connection: Why the How To Summit is more than just a conference – it’s a community that’s as supportive as it is empowering.
Future Trends in Organizing: From digital space organizing to luxury relocations and neurodivergent systems, find out how to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.
Join us for a no-BS look into the realities of professional organizing and what it takes to succeed in this dynamic field. Whether you’re already organizing for a living or just thinking about starting, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways to elevate your business and your mindset. 🌟
🔔 Hit subscribe for more empowering content on becoming a pro organizer, building your brand, and crushing it in your business journey. Let’s get organized together!
SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer
Overbooked Course: Get booked out with amazing clients using proven strategies without spending a fortune on marketing. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save weeks of time with ready-to-use contracts and essential forms. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
Tons of Other Courses & Resources: Level up your business and achieve your ultimate goals with our comprehensive tools and training. https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
The team at Project 2 Payment loves supporting small businesses 💙 Use my special link to sign up to get 3 MONTHS FREE! https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/
Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses
Key Takeaways:
Learn the secrets behind the industry’s top organizing summit! Discover how the How To Summit grew into a powerful community event that’s helping organizers build their businesses with confidence and heart.
Get Inspired by Real Stories & Real Talk. From Brandie and Ryan’s humble beginnings to bringing hundreds of organizers together, this is more than a conference – it’s a catalyst for growth and connection.
Explore Game-Changing Workshops! Gain practical insights on everything from pricing strategies to digital organizing, financial growth, and even neurodivergent organizing. These workshops offer the tools to elevate any organizing business.
Find Your People in the Industry. Networking is key to staying inspired and finding support – see how the summit fosters genuine connections that turn into lifelong friendships (and maybe even business partnerships!).
Discover Upcoming Trends for Organizers. Stay ahead of the curve with topics on digital organizing, luxury relocations, and strategies for neurodivergent clients.
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Connect with Brandie + Ryan 👇
Website: www.howtosummit.org | www.homesort.org
Socials: @homesort | @htsummit
Connect with Melanie! 👇
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized
Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized
OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw
Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com
Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Are you ready to launch or level up your professional organizing business with expert advice? In this inspiring and practical episode, Melanie Summers sits down with Amy Bergman from Amyzing Spaces to uncover how life transitions and creative solutions can shape your organizing career.
🎯 Discover the power of Amy’s “flexing spaces” philosophy—a strategy that helps clients rethink how they use their home spaces. Amy also shares her personal journey from the nonprofit world to organizing professionally, including the thoughtful one-year process she followed to build her business from the ground up.
We tackle everything from the balance between aesthetics and function to how to network, find mentors, and build trust with clients. If you're overwhelmed by all the moving pieces of starting a business, this episode will guide you with actionable tips, laughter, and real talk.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
💡 Key Takeaways:
Flexing Spaces: How to creatively repurpose areas of your home for different life stages.Aesthetics vs. Function: Why beautiful spaces need to be practical, too—and how to strike the right balance.Launching with Intention: Amy shares how she built her business over a year while working full-time.The Power of Mentorship & Networking: Build connections, grow your business, and know when to say no.Unique Challenges of Florida Homes: Learn how organizing differs by geography (no basements, no mudrooms!).✨ Get ready for tips, laughs, and inspiration to take your organizing business to the next level!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
➡️ For more professional organizing tips and coaching, visit https://ispeakorganized.com/courses and join my FREE Facebook group for organizers. Don’t forget to subscribe and like this video if it gave you value!
Special Offers and Resources
🎓 Overbooked Course: Get fully booked with dream clients using proven strategies: https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked
⭐ Project 2 Payment: Get 3 MONTHS FREE using my special link: https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/
📋 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-made contracts and forms: https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack
💡 Coaching Call: Get tailored guidance for your business: https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer
🛠️ More Courses & Tools: Achieve your business goals with comprehensive resources: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Connect with Amy from Amyzing Spaces 👇Website: https://amyzingspaces.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyzingSpaces Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyzing_spaces/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bergman-aa25b151/
Connect with Melanie! 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized Facebook: https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized Private Facebook Group: https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website: https://www.ispeakorganized.com Join my email list: http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

Meet Melanie
Melanie Summers is a Professional Organizer who specializes in productivity life coaching and business consulting. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters and 5 years ago, she quit her job to start this dream business.
With the launch of her growing social media presence, Youtube channel, and podcast, Melanie has been able to connect with aspiring pro organizers and those in need of clutter coaching all over the world. However you're interested in the business of tidying, Melanie has the tools and expertise you need to crush your goals and achieve success!
If you're looking for ways to live a more organized and productive lifestyle, please visit us at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com