The Speak Organized Podcast

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 empathy and sensitivity 👉 Why understanding the mental health component of hoarding is essential for lasting change 👉 Practical safety tips for organizers in hoarded environments 👉 How to collaborate with therapists and families to support clients effectively ✨ Key Takeaways ✨ ✔️ Learn how to spot the signs of hoarding disorder vs. chronic accumulation. ✔️ Discover actionable strategies to connect with clients while protecting yourself. ✔️ Understand why empathy, sensitivity, and training are your superpowers in transforming lives. ✔️ Find out how to assemble the ultimate organizer’s toolkit for working with hoarding clients! Dr. Becky shares her game-changing insights and resources, including her comprehensive hoarding disorder training course available at The Knowledge Tree. 💡 Ready to level up your professional organizing skills and create lasting change? This episode is for YOU. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses] 1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/]   Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with Dr. Becky 👇 Website: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/ [https://www.theknowledgetree.org/]   Socials: https://www.facebook.com/KnowledgeTreeCEUs/ [https://www.facebook.com/KnowledgeTreeCEUs/]  | https://www.instagram.com/knowledgetreeceus/ [https://www.instagram.com/knowledgetreeceus/]   Connect with Melanie! 👇 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized]      Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized]     OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw [https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw]      Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com [https://www.ispeakorganized.com]   Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe [http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe]

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 surprising perks (hello, lifelong friendships & men are joining too!). 💪✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Summit’s Purpose & Growth: How Brandie and Ryan went from DIY beginners to conference creators for the organizing community! * Networking Gold: How connecting with others in the industry could unlock business opportunities you didn’t even know you needed. * Real Strategies from Real Experts: Sneak peek into workshops that go beyond aesthetics, touching on financial growth, digital organizing, neurodivergent organization, and so much more! * Community & Connection: Why the How To Summit is more than just a conference – it’s a community that’s as supportive as it is empowering. * Future Trends in Organizing: From digital space organizing to luxury relocations and neurodivergent systems, find out how to stay on the cutting edge of the industry. Join us for a no-BS look into the realities of professional organizing and what it takes to succeed in this dynamic field. Whether you’re already organizing for a living or just thinking about starting, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways to elevate your business and your mindset. 🌟 🔔 Hit subscribe for more empowering content on becoming a pro organizer, building your brand, and crushing it in your business journey. Let’s get organized together! SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]  * 1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/]  Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]    Key Takeaways: * Learn the secrets behind the industry’s top organizing summit! Discover how the How To Summit grew into a powerful community event that’s helping organizers build their businesses with confidence and heart. * Get Inspired by Real Stories & Real Talk. From Brandie and Ryan’s humble beginnings to bringing hundreds of organizers together, this is more than a conference – it’s a catalyst for growth and connection. * Explore Game-Changing Workshops! Gain practical insights on everything from pricing strategies to digital organizing, financial growth, and even neurodivergent organizing. These workshops offer the tools to elevate any organizing business. * Find Your People in the Industry. Networking is key to staying inspired and finding support – see how the summit fosters genuine connections that turn into lifelong friendships (and maybe even business partnerships!). * Discover Upcoming Trends for Organizers. Stay ahead of the curve with topics on digital organizing, luxury relocations, and strategies for neurodivergent clients. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with Brandie + Ryan 👇 Website: www.howtosummit.org | www.homesort.org Socials: @homesort | @htsummit   Connect with Melanie! 👇 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized]     Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized]    OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw [https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw]     Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com [https://www.ispeakorganized.com]  Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe [http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe]

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 personal journey from the nonprofit world to organizing professionally, including the thoughtful one-year process she followed to build her business from the ground up. We tackle everything from the balance between aesthetics and function to how to network, find mentors, and build trust with clients. If you're overwhelmed by all the moving pieces of starting a business, this episode will guide you with actionable tips, laughter, and real talk. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 💡 Key Takeaways: Flexing Spaces: How to creatively repurpose areas of your home for different life stages. Aesthetics vs. Function: Why beautiful spaces need to be practical, too—and how to strike the right balance. Launching with Intention: Amy shares how she built her business over a year while working full-time. The Power of Mentorship & Networking: Build connections, grow your business, and know when to say no. Unique Challenges of Florida Homes: Learn how organizing differs by geography (no basements, no mudrooms!). ✨ Get ready for tips, laughs, and inspiration to take your organizing business to the next level! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ➡️ For more professional organizing tips and coaching, visit https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses] and join my FREE Facebook group for organizers. Don’t forget to subscribe and like this video if it gave you value! Special Offers and Resources 🎓 Overbooked Course: Get fully booked with dream clients using proven strategies: https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked [https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked]  ⭐ Project 2 Payment: Get 3 MONTHS FREE using my special link: https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/ [https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/]  📋 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-made contracts and forms: https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack [https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack]  💡 Coaching Call: Get tailored guidance for your business: https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer [https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer]  🛠️ More Courses & Tools: Achieve your business goals with comprehensive resources: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with Amy from Amyzing Spaces 👇 Website: https://amyzingspaces.com/ [https://amyzingspaces.com/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyzingSpaces [https://www.facebook.com/AmyzingSpaces]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyzing_spaces/ [https://www.instagram.com/amyzing_spaces/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bergman-aa25b151/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bergman-aa25b151/]  Connect with Melanie! 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized]  Facebook: https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized]  Private Facebook Group: https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw [https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw]  Website: https://www.ispeakorganized.com [https://www.ispeakorganized.com]  Join my email list: http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe [http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe]

Are you ready to discover the powerful connection between decluttering and mental health? In this eye-opening episode, Melanie Summers invites Kelly from KB Organizing Company to share her journey from house cleaner to professional organizer and how she found herself on the frontlines of helping people declutter their homes and their minds. We dive deep into the emotional and mental impact of clutter, sharing real-life client stories, actionable tips on overcoming mental blocks, and expert strategies for creating lasting organizing systems. Whether you're just starting your professional organizing business or struggling with keeping your space clutter-free, this episode is packed with invaluable insights that will transform your life and business. 💡 Key Takeaways: * How physical clutter affects your mental health—and what you can do about it. * The emotional journey of letting go of stuff and reclaiming mental clarity. * Practical tips for building sustainable organizing habits that stick. * Why decluttering is more than just cleaning—it's a powerful tool for mental well-being. * Kelly's hilarious stories and heartfelt journey into becoming a successful professional organizer. If you're aspiring to start or level up your professional organizing business, this conversation is a must-watch! 🎉✨ ➡️ For more organizing tips and coaching, check out my website https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses] and join my FREE Facebook group for organizers. Don't forget to hit subscribe and like if you found this helpful! SPECIAL OFFERS 👉 https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]  * 1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/]  Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]    Connect with Kelly 👇 Website: https://www.kborganizingcompany.com/ [https://www.kborganizingcompany.com/]    You can also follow her on socials: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kborganizingco [https://www.instagram.com/kborganizingco]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kborganizingco [https://www.facebook.com/kborganizingco]    Connect with Melanie! 👇 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized]     Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized]    OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw [https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw]     Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com [https://www.ispeakorganized.com]  Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe [http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe]   - How Decluttering Transforms Mental Health: Powerful Insights from KB Organizing

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 [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]   1:1 Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance tailored to your business needs. https://ispeakorganized.com/become-a-professional-organizer [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://project2payment.com/ISpeakOrganized/]   Take action now and transform your business! Click here to get started: https://ispeakorganized.com/courses [https://ispeakorganized.com/courses]    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Connect with Melanie! 👇 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized] Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized [https://www.fb.com/ispeakorganized] OR join my private Facebook group! https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw [https://www.fb.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw] Website - https://www.ispeakorganized.com [https://www.ispeakorganized.com/] Join my email list - http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe [http://www.ispeakorganized.com/subscribe]