What happens when a corporate space planner with a stable paycheck, benefits, and 16 years of experience says “enough” and takes a leap into the unknown?

Meet Melissa Chamberlain, owner of Tidy Up with Melissa, who went from designing retail floor plans for JoAnn Fabrics to running a thriving professional organizing business in Northeastern Ohio. In this episode, Melissa gets real about what it actually takes to leave your comfort zone, start from scratch, and build a business that aligns with your passion and lifestyle — even without a clear roadmap.

We’re diving into:

The exact moment Melissa Googled “how to become a professional organizer”

What she did before quitting her job to set herself up for success

The fears she faced and how she turned them into fuel

How she landed her very first high-ticket client right out of the gate (hint: she’s still a client today!)

Melissa’s advice for anyone sitting in their cubicle dreaming of “someday”

Whether you're just thinking about starting your organizing business or trying to go full-time, Melissa’s story is proof that you don’t need perfection — you need courage and consistency.

This episode is for the aspiring professional organizer who’s ready to stop waiting for the perfect time and start building the business you were meant for.

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Welcome to this expert-led session on SEO for professional organizers! 🎯 Join Aaron Traub as he shares actionable strategies to help you rank higher on Google, optimize your Google Business Profile, and attract more local clients to your organizing business. Learn about essential SEO practices such as keyword placement, website optimization, building backlinks, and gathering reviews. By the end, you'll be ready to leverage SEO as a powerful tool to grow your business.

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to SEO for Professional Organizers 03:00 - Why SEO is Crucial for Organizing Businesses 06:30 - How Google Decides Who to Rank 09:00 - The Importance of Ranking in Google’s Map Pack 12:00 - Top Keywords Professional Organizers Should Target 14:30 - Optimizing Your Website: Title Tags & Meta Descriptions 18:00 - Google Business Profile Optimization Tips 21:00 - The Power of Reviews for Boosting SEO 24:00 - Building Trust with Local Listings and Backlinks 27:30 - Social Media’s Role in SEO 31:00 - Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid 34:00 - How Often to Update Your Website for SEO 37:30 - Optimizing for Multiple Locations and Service Areas 41:00 - Final Thoughts on SEO and Growing Your Business

For more tips and resources on SEO for organizers, check out Aaron's blog posts and helpful tools here: https://geauxseo.com/professional-organizers

In this podcast-style presentation, learn how to improve your **website SEO** and **google seo**. We cover basic website setup and **backlinks**, plus we provide helpful **seo tips** and **seo for beginners**. Tune in for all the details!

Ready to level up your client onboarding process? In this episode of the Speak Organized Podcast, I sit down with Amy from Amyzing Spaces to unpack exactly how to structure your intake form, build lasting client trust, and implement systems that actually stick.

Whether you're just starting your organizing business or looking to streamline your consultations, this episode is packed with strategies that work.

🔹 Learn the #1 intake form question that reveals client dynamics 🔹 Tips for onboarding neurodivergent or overwhelmed clients 🔹 How to set systems that last beyond the session 🔹 Why follow-ups, client homework, and high-touch service matter 🔹 Marketing strategies that actually get clients: Facebook groups, LinkedIn & more

✨ Want to turn your passion into a full-time six-figure business? Join the Empowered Organizer Membership → https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer

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Clients, especially those who are people pleasers, often struggle to provide honest project feedback during organizing sessions. It's critical to ensure the system works for them, not just for you, so it's important to ask for feedback and make adjustments accordingly. Effective client engagement leads to long-term client success.

Feeling buried in the business side of your organizing biz? You’re not alone—and today’s guests are here to help you rescue hours worked and actually enjoy running your business again. 🙌

In this candid, behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with Stephanie Sikora and Jen Martin, co-founders of Reset Solutions Consulting, to unpack what’s REALLY draining your time, energy, and profits as a professional organizer—and how to fix it without burning out.

These two industry powerhouses built and scaled organizing companies with teams of 5 to 19 organizers, and they’ve made every mistake (so you don’t have to). From charging for ALL your time (yes, even planning and proposals), to using walkie-talkies on site (you’ll never go back), to building backend systems that actually work, this conversation is packed with wisdom, laughs, and actionable insights.

💥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your systems are secretly leaking time and money
• The #1 mindset shift to go from side hustle to CEO
• The biggest time-wasters in your business (and how to fix them)
• Why perfectionism is costing you profit
• Real talk on burnout—and how to bounce back
• The must-have tools and tech for streamlined workflows
• How to close clients faster without sounding salesy
• What to automate, delegate, or eliminate immediately

🔥 This episode is for you if: You’re a solo pro organizer drowning in admin work, running a lean team and hustling too hard, or scaling fast but stuck in the cycle of I don’t have time to fix this!

This isn’t just talk—it’s a free business audit in podcast form.

🛠️ Ready to streamline, scale, and rescue hours you didn’t even know you were losing? Tune in now, and let’s get your business running like a well-labeled pantry.

👇 ALL the tools, tips, and nerdy organizing gadgets mentioned are linked in the description.

• Done is better than perfect. Let go of the control and scale your organizing business with ease.
• You’re probably not charging for everything. It’s time to bill for planning, proposals, and backend time.
• Stop writing 38-step onboarding emails. Close clients faster with proposal tools and pre-qualifying questions.
• Don’t DIY everything. Hire a VA. Use Zapier. Free yourself.
• Burnout isn’t your fault. Set non-negotiables and build systems that support your life, not drain it.
• Stop sending clients 32 basket links. They don’t care. You do. Let your systems do the talking.
• Use the right tools. ClickUp, Dubsado, Loom, Google Chat, ChatGPT, and that sexy little voice memo device (hi, Ploud 👋).

Community matters. Find your people. Learn from those who’ve walked the path—and got systems to prove it.

Connect with Stephanie and Jen

📌 https://www.resetsolutionsconsulting.com/ IG @Pro_organizers_consulting

⚡️ Special Offers Just for You:

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💼 Pro Organizer Forms Pack – Save time with ready-to-use contracts & forms 👉 https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

🧰 Explore All Courses & Resources: 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses

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📣 Want to turn browsers into BOOKED clients? This episode is for YOU!

I sat down with Molly Winters—former professional organizer turned copywriting genius—for a deep-dive into how your words can make or break your organizing business. If you're struggling to write your website, sell your services online, or just sound like yourself in your content… this is your sign to stop winging it and start writing with strategy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The REAL definition of copywriting (and how it’s different from content!) ✍️ ✅ Molly’s RELATE Writing Method for service-based business owners 💡 ✅ How to stop sounding stiff and start sounding like you 🎤 ✅ The #1 mistake most organizers make on their websites (you might be doing it!) 🚫 ✅ Small SEO tweaks that help clients actually FIND you on Google 🔍 ✅ Calls to Action that convert (no more ghosting!) 🛎 ✅ Real talk on using AI tools, writing your own site, and how to make it FUN again 💥

💡 Whether you’re new to business or ready to level up, this episode is packed with strategy, mindset, and clarity to help your copy connect—and convert.

⚡️ 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

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Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business https://ispeakorganized.com/courses

📌 Molly's Website & Socials: Website: https://mollyzwinters.com Email: molly@mollyzwinters.com Instagram: @molly.winters.writing Facebook: The Connection Copywriter LinkedIn: Molly Winters

📱 Connect with Melanie: Instagram: @ispeakorganized Facebook: https://facebook.com/ispeakorganized Join the private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website: www.ispeakorganized.com Email List: https://ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

@ispeakorganized @ISpeakVibes

📸 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.

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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/

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💸 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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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/

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💬 What’s YOUR biggest struggle with business finances? Drop a comment below! 👇👇👇 🔔 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more expert organizing biz tips! 🚀✨

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@ispeakorganized ​

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.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction 06:07 Strategies for Scaling Your Organizing Business 11:18 Defining Your Big Vision 16:45 Streamlining Services and Packages 23:34 Automating and Delegating Tasks 33:54 Streamlining Payment Processes for Business Growth 39:49 Harnessing Automation and AI for Efficiency 45:10 Establishing Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care 51:36 Building a Sustainable Business Model 57:09 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.