Most people feel dread.
Maybe you should become aprofessional organizerand get paid to help the rest of us out.
It was a mess, she laughed.
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Her coworkers would strategically steer clients away from it when showing them around.
After a few months of me working there, they would bring clients through, Smith said.
It looked nice and functioned well, too.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
And you could make$30-130an hour doing it.
Want to learn more?
Shes a boss, hiring people to join her team.
Did you know?
Im not necessarily looking for that, because that can be taught.
What is she looking for?
Clients can be exhausted parents fighting to keep up with their kids mess.
Students struggling with ADHD.
Patients recovering from brain surgery.
you’re gonna wanna be able to meet them where they are.
You also need to keep calm in the face of chaos even when theresa lotof chaos.
It always gets worse before it gets better, Smith said.
How Do You Learn Organizational Skills?
Ready to become a professional organizer but dont know where to start with certifications?
National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals(NAPO)offers the most widely recognized certification for professional organizers.
The total cost is over $2,000.
Cleaning, designing, counseling, and project managing are all skills that translate well to professional organizing.
And you’re able to learn a lot online.
Instagram is a great resource, Smith said.
Do you hear that, Home Edit addicts?
All that scrolling could actually come in handy.
Here are some resources to help you up your organizational skills.
In theory, you could become a professional organizer with zero investment.
Sometimes, all a client needs is a helping hand no bells and whistles required.
But spending money on a few extras could give your new business a boost.
Containers:Aesthetically pleasing baskets, boxes, and jars are what organization dreams are made of.
Bringing containers along could add the wow factor that earns you a five-star review.
A simple WordPress.com site with a custom domain costs $60 per year.
NAPO course:A $25 software fee, $319 provisional membership and $1,399 bundle of courses.
Thankfully, this step is optional.
If word-of-mouth ain’t running for you, consider dropping $25 on pay-per-clickads.
Transportation:One expense you cant avoid is transportation.
You have to get to the clients space, decorative baskets in tow.
Budget forgasand wear and tear on your vehicle.
Heres a hypothetical example.
She might skip the pricey certification but spend $100 on containers.
That is $235 in total.
How Much Should You Charge for Professional Organizing?
Pricing for professional organization varies by scope and location.
Research what other professional organizers in your area are charging.
What Does a Professional Organizer Actually Do?
There are three main tasks to tackle, wherever you are and whoever you are helping.
Youve probably heard this one before: keep the things that spark joy and ditch the things that dont.
Its not necessary to buy Instagram-ready baskets to display the clients kitchen towels.
But its not always a bad idea.
Finally, make it stick.
After weve really transformed their space, theyre feeling this sense of ease, Smith said.
How Do You Promote Your Professional Organization Business?
Doing the work is the easy part, Smith said.
Finding the work is the hard part.
double-check clients can find you online.
A website, Google Business profile, and Instagram account are a good start.
Reviews are also crucial for a professional organizer.
verify clients know where and how to leave a five-star review.
Because chances are, they will want to.
Five years after starting Simplify Studio, Smith is still amazed at how grateful and relieved clients are.
Its really nice to have that feeling of knowing that youre actually helping people.
Contributor Ciara McLaren is a freelance writer with work in HuffPost, Insider, and The Penny Hoarder.
you’re able to find her on Substack (@camclaren).
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
