In this week's podcast episode, Lisa talks with her former partner, Carol Lahke of Carol Lahke Interior Design, Home Organization and Home Staging. Carol worked with Lisa over several years when Lisa's Professional Organizing Business grew too big for just her! Carol and Lisa talk about what it's like to tag team projects, how to effectively use a team to organize homes and large spaces and just in general, what it was like to work with Lisa. Are you looking to grow a team? Are you wanting to wo...
Oct 23, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this week's episode, Lisa talks about helping someone put their financial info in a binder and making scrapbooks as a great way to add income to your Professional Organizing business. She talks about networking and advertising through Google, websites and other advertising methods. Listen in to hear how Lisa made five figures in just ONE month!
Oct 16, 2018•25 min•Season 3Ep. 1
You've built such a strong business that you think it's time to add a few more people to help with the workload. Now what?? This episode discusses how to schedule your week and when you should hire helpers.
Aug 29, 2018•14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Working side by side with your client to help them eliminate the excess is easy, but what if they are away from home while you are there working? This episode discusses how to organize for the client when they are not home!
Aug 28, 2018•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What if you are a jack rabbit and your client is a turtle? This episode discusses how to set the pace with your clients so you are both happy with a hard day's work!
Aug 23, 2018•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The easiest and most cost effective way to grow ANY business is through referrals. In this episode, Lisa shares how to get happy clients to refer you!
Aug 21, 2018•12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
There really is a science to networking that makes it work. Just showing up doesn't cut it. Listen in while Lisa shares some helpful tips on making networking work for you.
Aug 16, 2018•18 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Being in business for yourself means you have to really be disciplined about how you spend your time (wisely). Let's listen in while Lisa shares what she has learned about this critical component of your business start up!
Aug 15, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Ah, the issue of money. How do you decide what is the right hourly rate? When will you collect? Let's listen in and hear what Lisa has learned about these important factors!
Aug 14, 2018•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Many Professional Organizers get asked to do House Cleaning jobs also. How will you decide if you want to add this to your Professional Organizing Business? Listen in to find out!
Aug 09, 2018•13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What will your initial consultation look like? How will you handle cancellations? Listen in to learn what Lisa has to say about these two important factors when starting your business!
Aug 08, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Let's talk about contracts! What should your contract contain? Listen in to learn more!
Aug 07, 2018•4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Lisa discusses branding and niching down your Professional Organization Business. What will set you apart in the marketplace? Listen in to learn more!
Aug 02, 2018•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, Lisa discusses the first few items on the Checklist to start your Professional Organization Business such as filing for an LLC, Business Insurance, EIN Numbers, Vendors Sales Tax License, Bank Accounts, PO Boxes and Business Cards.
Aug 01, 2018•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I guess I’m a slow learner… it took me until my 40s to determine that my love and gift of organizing was actually my BUSINESS. So, here’s how I got the business part started… For more information go to www.ProfessionalOrganizersThinkTank.com
Jan 20, 2015•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Like I shared last week… I have spent the last 2 decades helping women start their own direct sales businesses while I grew my own Professional Organization business, blog and coaching practice. This podcast is JUST for professional organizers who want to START and GROW their own businesses. In the next 3 weeks, I am going to share with you my story of how I turned my love of organization in to a full time business with a team. For more information go to www.ProfessionalOrganizersThinkTank.com...
Jan 13, 2015•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
