The Speak Organized Podcast

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Do you really need a website to start your professional organizing business? Short answer: YES — but not the kind you think.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the minimum online presence yo...

If you’re still charging rock bottom rates for your organizing services, this episode is your wake-up call. Undercharging doesn’t just hurt your income. It attracts low-commitment clients, fuels burnout, and trains the world to see organizing like a hobby instead of a real career.

In this Speak Organized Podcast episode, I’m breaking down:

• The 3 biggest ways undercharging sabotages your business

• Why your price is about tran...

Conference season = growth season. 🔥 If you’ve ever left an event thinking “that was a waste,” tough love: it probably wasn’t the conference…it was how you showed up. In this Speak Organized episode, I break down the mindset + tactical moves professional organizers use to squeeze every last drop of ROI from conferences—so you leave with leads, partnerships, and momentum (not just a tote bag and a headache).

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Ready to break free from imposter syndrome and claim your spot as an expert?

In this episode of I Speak Organized, I’m joined by Christine Blosdale, an expert business coach, bestselling author, and podcast host, who’s here to share her transformative 25-year journey. From overcoming self-doubt to building a powerful personal brand, Christine has walked the path—and now she’s showing you how to walk it too.

We dive into the real, r...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 wi...

📣 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.

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📸 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 busin...

💸 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 ins...

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, Mela...

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 ...

🌟 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 f...

🌟 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 star...

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.

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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 emp...

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...

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...