CREATE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER CAREER
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HOW DO YOU START A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING CAREER?
Starting a professional organizing business is a lot easier than you may think.
Here is my audio guide to launching the business of your dreams and making your first $1k as a professional organizer.
Here is a post for 5 things you should know before you start.
HOW DO YOU FIND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING JOBS WHEN YOU'RE FIRST STARTING OUT?
Clients can be found in so many ways! You can start by getting the word out about your business with these marketing strategies. Some other methods include strategic networking, business collaborations, and your social media presence.
DO YOU NEED TO BECOME CERTIFIED TO CALL YOURSELF A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER?
This is a common misconception about starting an organizing business. There are no rules requiring you to have a certification or to have worked a certain number of hours for free in order to become a professional organizer. All it takes is the natural talent you already have! I explain all about the ins and outs of certification here.
WHAT ORGANIZING CLASSES DO YOU RECOMMEND?
We have an organizing course called Organizing Essentials where we teach you everything you need to know about organizing with clients in their homes and businesses. Get more information about Organizing Essentials HERE.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MARKET AN ORGANIZING BUSINESS?
There are so many great ways to market your organizing business. In fact, I have a podcast episode where I list out 20+ ways to market your business and give my own tips and pointers for each idea.
You do not have to (and cannot possibly!) implement every marketing strategy into your business. Your best bet is to choose a few strategies that you enjoy the most, or that will speak to your ideal client the most, and put your focus into those.
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU CHARGE FOR ORGANIZING SERVICES?
Your pricing depends on your location, your competitors, your target market, and your personal needs/goals. There is no one-size-fits-all pricing for organizing. I have seen organizers charge anywhere from $20-$150 per hour.
I focus on a package pricing business model, which means that all the “extras” that are actually needed to get the job done are included in the client’s package, which they pay for in full at the beginning of the project. Here is a quick video where I explain how my package pricing strategy works.
WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED IN STARTING AN ORGANIZING BUSINESS?
Professional organizing businesses require very little overhead costs, which is why I think it’s the best side hustle on the planet. Depending on state requirements, you can start with as little as a DBA and a client contract. And if you’re down to DIY your website (on a free platform) and get visible on social media, you’ll be off to a great start -- basically for FREE.
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