Episodes

  • Top 3 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Home Organizing Business
    Sep 3 2024

    Hey everyone! I’m Melanie Summers, the CEO and founder of I Speak Organized. In this video, I’m sharing the top 3 things I wish I knew when I started my home organizing business. These insights can save you time, energy, and help you build a successful and sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these tips are invaluable. 🌟

    Key Takeaways:

    • 🚀 Don’t Try to Do Everything Yourself: Learn the importance of investing in coaching, mentorship, and training to avoid burnout and accelerate your growth.
    • 🔍 Do Your Market Research: Discover how understanding your ideal client can simplify your marketing and SEO efforts.
    • 💰 Get Your Pricing Right: Understand the difference between providing a service and running a sustainable business, and learn how to price your services competitively.

    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

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    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

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    29 mins
  • Empower Your Organizing Business: Insights on Working with Neurodivergent Clients!
    Aug 22 2024

    Join us for an engaging conversation with Lisa Fausneaucht, founder of The Productive Owl Home Organizing Company, as she shares her inspiring journey and expert tips for organizing neurodivergent spaces.

    Discover how Lisa's personal experiences shape her unique approach to organizing, focusing on neurodivergent families and busy professionals. Whether you're an aspiring organizer or looking to enhance your skills, Lisa's insights will empower you to create functional, clutter-free environments.

    Get ready to transform your organizing business and embrace the power of neurodiversity! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Key Takeaways:

    🦉 Learn how Lisa's personal journey from chaos to order inspired The Productive Owl.

    🦉 Explore strategies for organizing neurodivergent spaces with empathy and understanding.

    🦉 Discover the importance of decluttering and creating sustainable, logical systems.

    🦉 Gain insights on how to connect with clients by being authentic and non-judgmental.

    🦉 Uncover the emotional and mental benefits of organizing physical spaces. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    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 Lisa 👇

    Website: https://www.theproductiveowl.net/

    You can also follow them on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theproductiveowl

    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

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    37 mins
  • Kickstart Your Organizing Business: Inside Secrets from Picturli's CEO on Photo Organizing!
    Aug 14 2024

    Kickstart Your Organizing Business: Inside Secrets from Picturli's CEO on Photo Organizing!

    Dive into the world of professional organizing with Haleh, CEO of Picturli, as she reveals the secrets to mastering photo organizing and boosting your organizing business. This episode is packed with insider tips on digital decluttering, unique organizing strategies, and how to stand out in the organizing industry. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand your organizing business, Haleh's journey and expertise offer invaluable insights. Get ready to elevate your organizing game and transform clutter into clarity!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Unlock the secrets of photo organizing to enhance your professional organizing business.
    • Learn how to differentiate your services with Picturli's unique curation techniques.
    • Discover actionable tips for digital decluttering and organizing client collections.
    • Gain insights into the emotional aspects of organizing and how to connect with clients.
    • Explore the latest trends in the organizing industry and how to leverage them for growth.

    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 Haleh 👇

    To connect with Haleh Shoa, the CEO and founder of Picturli, or to receive the 7-step guide to organizing and archiving your photos, please visit www.picturelifecurated.com

    You can also follow them on these social channels:

    www.intagram.com/picturli

    www.facebook.com/picturli

    www.youtube.com/@picturli

    www.linkedin.com/in/halehshoa

    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

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    50 mins
  • Become a Certified Professional Photo Organizer with Holly Corbid: Unlock Your Future 🚀
    Aug 6 2024

    Unleash your inner photo organizing superhero with Holly Corbid! 🌟

    Discover the secret sauce to transforming chaotic photo collections into beautifully organized memories. 📸 From digital and printed photos to those precious memorabilia pieces, Holly’s got the magic formula to keep everything in check. 🧙‍♀️

    Plus, get a peek into the emotional rollercoaster of organizing treasured family moments. ❤️ Spoiler alert: it’s as heartwarming as it sounds! Don’t miss out on Holly’s top-notch tips for starting your own photo organizing biz and navigating the wild world of SEO and networking. Ready to rock the photo organizing scene?

    Let's dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Holly's Inspiring Journey: From Fortune 500 to Photo Organizing Pioneer
    • The Essentials of Photo Organizing: Digital and Printed Photos, Memorabilia, and Old Media
    • Expert Tips: How to Start Your Own Photo Organizing Business
    • Maintenance Magic: Systems to Keep Your Photos Organized
    • Emotional Impact: Handling Sentimental Value in Photo Organizing

    SPECIAL OFFERS 👇

    Choose Your Path to Success 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses

    • 1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs.
    • Overbooked Course: Get booked out with amazing clients using proven strategies without spending a fortune on marketing.
    • Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save weeks of time with ready-to-use contracts and essential forms.
    • Tons of Other Courses & Resources: Level up your business and achieve your ultimate goals with our comprehensive tools and training.

    Take action now and transform your business 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses

    Connect with Holly 👇

    Offer: Use coupon code speak20 for 20% off through August, 2024: https://captureyourphotos.thinkific.com/?ref=a8ee90

    Website: www.captureyourphotos.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollycorbidcaptureyourphotos

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capture_your_photos/

    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

    Video + Audio Editing: Eve Rom - https://lovenia07.wixsite.com/home/home

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    43 mins
  • Maximize Your Professional Organizing Business with Google Tools | Expert Tips
    Jul 12 2024

    Unlock the power of Google Workspace for your professional organizing business! Join me, Melanie Summers, as I welcome back my amazing friend and guest, Amy Novick from Clutter Care Organizing. In this episode, Amy shares invaluable insights on starting and growing your business with Google tools.

    Key Takeaways: 🔨 Amy’s Journey: From orchestra teacher to Google-certified trainer and professional organizer. 🔨Google Workspace Breakdown: Discover why Google Workspace is a game-changer for business owners. 🔨Top Google Tools: Learn about the core Google apps that can streamline your business operations. 🔨Practical Tips: How to integrate Google tools into your daily business practices. 🔨DIY vs VIP Services: Find out which Google setup option is best for you.

    Why You’ll Love This Video: 🔨Empower yourself with actionable tools to enhance your business. 🔨Relatable and funny insights that make learning enjoyable. 🔨Vulnerable moments sharing personal experiences with ADHD and entrepreneurship. 🔨Bold strategies to take your professional organizing business to the next level.

    Ready to transform your organizing business with Google? Watch now and get inspired!

    Subscribe for more tips on professional organizing and business growth!

    Special Offers 👇

    Ready to transform your organizing hobby into a booming business? Join 'From Overlooked to Overbooked' - Fill your calendar with dream clients, effortlessly handle SEO, marketing, and networking like a natural. Click here to sign up and start packing your schedule with eager clients. Spots are limited—act now and make your organizing business unstoppable!✨ http://www.melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked

    Need help figuring out your next steps in starting or growing your pro organizing business? Schedule a low cost consultation with me and get ALL your questions answered! Hurry and get on my calendar before it fills up for the month 😱👇 http://www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer

    Grab my complete Pro Organizer Forms Pack - NINE done-for-you forms that are 100% customizable 👇 USE CODE YTPRO8 for $8 OFF at checkout. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

    Ready to level up and start processing card payments faster and easier? Check out Project 2 Payment and try it for 3 months FREE on me! 👇 http://www.project2payment.com/ispeakorganized

    DIY Google Workspace Set-up Checklist: - https://www.cluttercare.net/Business-Organizing/diy-gw-set-up-checklist

    DIY Google Workspace Set-up TUTORIAL (with videos): https://www.cluttercare.net/Business-Organizing/diy-gw-set-up-tutorial

    Google Class Outlines: https://keap.app/contact-us/5086269868144989

    Time-Saving Hacks for Small Business Owners: https://keap.app/contact-us/8997545283724713

    Connect with Amy 👇

    Website: https://smallbusinesstnt.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/ClutterCareInc Instagram: http://instagram.com/cluttercareinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cluttercare

    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

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    48 mins
  • From Netflix to Organizing Queen: How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full Time Organizing Business!
    Jul 6 2024

    Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Kylie Wade, the founder of Organizing for Life! Discover how this former Netflix employee transitioned from a corporate job to running a thriving professional organizing business. Learn her secrets for balancing work and family life, leveraging social media to build a client base, and her unique approach to empowering busy moms. If you’re looking to start your own organizing business or improve your existing one, this episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt advice.

    Key Takeaways: 🌟The power of incremental progress: Kylie emphasizes the importance of taking small steps towards organization, making it manageable and less overwhelming. 🌟Use your own space to showcase your skills: Start with your own home to create content and build a portfolio that attracts clients. 🌟Utilize social media effectively: Learn how Kylie used Instagram to gain a following and turn her organizing passion into a business. 🌟Understand the value of your time: Charge what you're worth to balance work and family life effectively. 🌟 Continuous improvement: Capture your process, learn from every job, and keep refining your methods for success.

    Don’t miss Kylie’s amazing tips and personal anecdotes that will not only motivate you but also give you practical tools to thrive in the organizing industry!

    Special Offers 👇

    Ready to transform your organizing hobby into a booming business? Join 'From Overlooked to Overbooked' - Fill your calendar with dream clients, effortlessly handle SEO, marketing, and networking like a natural. Click here to sign up and start packing your schedule with eager clients. Spots are limited—act now and make your organizing business unstoppable!✨ http://www.melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked

    Need help figuring out your next steps in starting or growing your pro organizing business? Schedule a low cost consultation with me and get ALL your questions answered! Hurry and get on my calendar before it fills up for the month 😱👇 http://www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer

    Grab my complete Pro Organizer Forms Pack - NINE done-for-you forms that are 100% customizable 👇 USE CODE YTPRO8 for $8 OFF at checkout. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

    You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code SPEAKORGANIZED20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/speakorganized

    Connect with Kylie 👇

    Website: https://www.organizingforlife.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizingforlifewithkylie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizingforlife/

    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

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    49 mins
  • Game-Changing Tech Tips That Unlock Organizing Business Success
    Jun 28 2024

    Welcome back, Speaker Fam! 🌟 In this exciting episode of the Speak Organized Podcast, we have the incredible Amber Barrett, the tech wizard and fairy godmother behind Arranged by Amber! 🧙‍♀️✨ Amber turned her organizing hustle into a thriving business, now helping fellow organizers crush it with powerful tech tools. 🚀

    Join us as Amber spills the tea on her journey from drowning in clutter to mastering CRMs like Dubsado and HoneyBook. She’s here to share her secrets on how to make your business look fab, run smooth, and save you tons of time and money. If you're a professional organizer or dreaming of starting your own organizing empire, you NEED to watch this!

    Key Takeaways:

    ✨From Chaos to Boss: How Amber transformed her organizing gig into a tech-savvy empire.

    ✨CRM Magic: Why Dubsado and HoneyBook are your new best friends.

    ✨Pretty & Practical: Tips to make your client proposals not just effective but drop-dead gorgeous.

    ✨Automate Like a Pro: Keep the personal touch while letting tech handle the boring stuff.

    ✨Success Stories: Real-life wins where streamlined systems led to more cash and happy clients.

    Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your organizing game with Amber Barrett! Hit play and let’s get started! 🎬

    Special Offers 👇

    Ready to transform your organizing hobby into a booming business? Join 'From Overlooked to Overbooked' - Fill your calendar with dream clients, effortlessly handle SEO, marketing, and networking like a natural. Click here to sign up and start packing your schedule with eager clients. Spots are limited—act now and make your organizing business unstoppable!

    ✨ http://www.melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked

    Need help figuring out your next steps in starting or growing your pro organizing business? Schedule a low cost consultation with me and get ALL your questions answered! Hurry and get on my calendar before it fills up for the month 😱👇 http://www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer

    Grab my complete Pro Organizer Forms Pack - NINE done-for-you forms that are 100% customizable 👇 USE CODE YTPRO8 for $8 OFF at checkout. https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

    Ready to level up and start processing card payments faster and easier? Check out Project 2 Payment and try it for 3 months FREE on me! 👇 http://www.project2payment.com/ispeakorganized

    Connect with Amber 👇

    Website: https://arrangedbyamber.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrangedbyamber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrangedbyamber/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/arrangedbyamber/_created/

    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

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    31 mins
  • Revolutionizing Payment Processing for Professional Organizers | Project2Payment Deep Dive with Jack
    Jun 22 2024

    Unlock the ultimate payment processing solution for professional organizers and home service businesses with Project2Payment!

    Join Melanie Summers as she welcomes Jack, the Product Manager for Project2Payment, to discuss how this innovative tool can streamline your business, save you time, and boost your professionalism. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your operations, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • Jack's journey from college graduate to Product Manager at Project2Payment
    • The unique features and benefits of Project2Payment for home service professionals
    • How Project2Payment simplifies invoicing, customer management, and payment processing
    • The affordability and competitive pricing of Project2Payment compared to industry giants like Stripe and Square
    • Real-life success stories from Project2Payment users

    Key Takeaways:

    • Ease of Use: Discover how Project2Payment’s intuitive design can streamline your invoicing and customer management processes.
    • Affordable Pricing: Learn about Project2Payment's competitive pricing model and low transaction fees that help you keep more of your hard-earned money.
    • Professional Support: Enjoy top-notch, friendly, U.S.-based customer support that ensures you're never left in the dark.
    • Innovative Features: Get excited about upcoming features like email marketing tools and AI integrations that will take your business to the next level.

    Join us in this fun, relatable, and empowering conversation that promises to transform how you handle payments and manage your professional organizing business!

    Special Offers 👇

    Ready to transform your organizing hobby into a booming business? Join 'From Overlooked to Overbooked' - Fill your calendar with dream clients, effortlessly handle SEO, marketing, and networking like a natural. Click here to sign up and start packing your schedule with eager clients. Spots are limited—act now and make your organizing business unstoppable!✨

    http://www.melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked

    Need help figuring out your next steps in starting or growing your pro organizing business? Schedule a low cost consultation with me and get ALL your questions answered! Hurry and get on my calendar before it fills up for the month 😱👇

    http://www.ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer

    Grab my complete Pro Organizer Forms Pack - NINE done-for-you forms that are 100% customizable 👇 USE CODE YTPRO8 for $8 OFF at checkout.

    https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack

    Ready to level up and start processing card payments faster and easier? Check out Project 2 Payment and try it for 3 months FREE on me! 👇

    http://www.project2payment.com/ispeakorganized

    Connect with Jack and P2P 👇

    Website: https://project2payment.com/ispeakorganized

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/project2payment

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project2payment/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-2-payment/

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@project2payment/videos

    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

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    46 mins