How to Charge for Home Organizing Services 🤷♂️💰
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Katherine has a wealth of knowledge that she shares here for free! She has saved me months of research and I highly recommend her on-line class!!
My champion! Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing valuable information. I like the idea of charging by the hour and have a contract with me that it would start 3 hours minimum. You just answered it
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this. I love the idea of charging by the session
Hi Katherine, I am blown away by your videos! Thank you for sharing so much knowledge and articulating the information so clearly.
oh you are so welcome!!!
The session idea is awesome! I love it!!!
Katherine I find your input and insights sooo helpful! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
You are so helpful!!!
This answered so many questions for me. Thanks!
Great!
How do you know (and let the client know) how much you’ll be able to accomplish in one 3-hour session? If they approach you for a pantry project for example, do you recommend a certain number of “sessions” to complete? What if the session is over, and you don’t finish the project at hand (ex: a pantry) what do you do? Related: is the time you spend planning/shopping off-site counted as time towards the session? Thanks in advance!
I like to start with a planning session and I try to "shop" during sessions with the client by ordering products online or making product recommendations that I can add to their action plan. I try to get as much done during a session as possible, but honestly a lot depends on the decision making ability of my client (like is it fast or slow). I can also accomplish more in a session if I bring in a team of organizers. Ultimately I'm working at the client's pace and with in their budget and goals. Some clients are ok doing "homework" or doing extra tasks that we don't complete during the session and others want me there for the entire organizing process which means more billable hours.
You are my girl! Thank you! Blessings to you
😊 thank you
Thank you so much. I just wanted a straight answer without someone trying to sell me something.
This is gold!
You're great. Thank you!
I would love to be an organizer, but I’m afraid to do it ,I don’t know why. Sometimes when I’m at certain stores I just organize the shelves fast because they’re a mess and I can’t stand the mess.
Take on a few practice clients!
Me too😂
Exactly what I needed
Great info! thanks
Thank you
Katherine very good effort
Great share and advice!
Thanks for watching!
Hi. When your clients need storage bins and shelving units... Do they pay for that? Do you shop for the products for them? Thank You!
Yep, client pays for containers and bins. Check out ruclips.net/video/hi51RH69cBY/видео.html where I explain my process and different shopping options 😁
Have you thought of starting a career in Professional Organizing? Are you in a small town or a big city?
Yes, but I'm also a full-time student pursuing a degree in neuroscience. I'd love a way to help myself market my already extant love for organizing/downsizing. I live in a sort of suburban location -- driving to locations is common. I used your coupon to begin listening to your online course on udemy. I'd like to be able to market my current abilities, though I know in the meantime I'd have a full five years of work to complete before I could take the CPO exam and call myself a professional.
@@mykah3317 I'm sure you could find a niche to harness what you're studying...what are some connections between neuroscience and hoarding\organizing? I know I'm always making the connection between executive function and clutter with my clients. Also sleeping/eating/and general self care and how it affects ones ability to be organized and productive. Good luck and keep me updated!
Small town
Hi Katherine, I am doing my course work with QC Design School and I’m so glad I found your channel! How can I find your e-book? Thanks!
Oh you will have to tell me how you like that course...I see it advertised all the time. I was wondering if it is more design, project management, or business based. My eBook is at myspacematters.com/30-day-professional-organizer-launch-ebook/
Best of Luck!
LOVE your channel, you're like the mentor I've never had! Do you have any fav forums or online resources for connecting w other organizers? I live in LA but I don't know anyone else who works in this field, and I'm feeling desperate for "coworkers" or people I can bounce ideas off of. So far my Go To resource has been reddit, specifically l the Declutter & KonMari subreddits. However those posters are mostly clients, whereas I'm looking to connect w other pros.
I admit I've stayed away from the professional organizing associations because they all seem to require membership fees. I'd be willing to join one eventually, as I'd love to attend some in person education sessions/networking events, but I'm too shy to show up at one of those all by myself. If you know anyone in LA that is looking for a young up n comer to take under their wing & show them the ropes, I'd be delighted to connect w them! I've been organizing for almost a year now & it's going GREAT, I'm staying super busy-- but I am unsure if this is something I can scale up and turn into a long term professional career.
Thanks in advance! Can't wait for more videos!
YAY!! So glad to hear that! Feel free to post your questions here, I want to do more "Q&A" videos, and ultimately have a group coaching platform where we can all connect. I'm sure people have had difference experiences with NAPO, but for me the benefits more than justify the cost. I pay about $300 for my annual membership, plus 100 to my local chapter, and 100 for my CPO renewal. I get at least 10,000 in annual sales from referrals and connections with other PO's. There is also something called "virtual chapter". Maybe you would be more comfortable with attending those meetings than face to face meetings in LA? I'm also attending the Orlando conference in 2020 and when you attend those you can request a conference buddy. Stay in touch and good luck!
@@KatherineLawrenceCPO wonderful info, thank you so much. good to know the fees are worth it for you. I will keep looking for someone in LA to meet up with, I bet there is a local Facebook group or something.
Would love your group Q&A idea! if you need someone to come up w questions for you to answer, I've got a ton!!
Ho Katherine! I am beyond happy to have found you!! Love how you explained everything in detail, You're truly the person I was looking for!! Do you do any virtual mentoring?
Wonderful! All my courses are on demand and I run a virtual coaching program ... You can book via my website www.myspacematters.com
@@KatherineLawrenceCPO thank you so much!!!
I’m confused about the difference between hourly and session charges. Can you clarify that for me?
Yep! Session rate is a single fee charged to the client for certain time frame (ex, $150 for a 1/2 day "session" or $300 for a full day "session") a session is loosely based on an hourly rate (ex, if you need to earn 50/hour, a 3 hour session = $150). I have found that session pricing is easier to understand for clients, and they know up front how much they need to pay you for your time when you show up to work on their kitchen, closet, etc. Whereas hourly has drawbacks like trying to calculate the exact time you are working when organizing projects are not quite an exact science...
Thanks for sharing.
When it comes to adding product such as organizational decor or aesthetic storage how do you charge for these things or is included in pricing?
It's impossible to include it in your service pricing because some clients need zero product while others want hundreds or even thousands $$$ of products... you can give clients links to products for them to purchase or you can purchase them and get reimbursed.
Hi please can you send me the link for your 30 steps to launch your business in 30 days. Thank you.
Yep, it's now called the Pro Organizer's Launch Guide and here is the link - myspacematters.com/guide/
Katherine, so happy I found your channel! Do you charge for the initial consultation?
I do a free short initial consultation via Zoom and then charge for longer consultations. Are you asking for coaching or wondering how to charge a client? You can get training on my entire client process here - katherine-lawrence.teachable.com/p/pro-organizer-s-blueprint-course-bundle
@@KatherineLawrenceCPO Thank you for responding. Yes, I am asking regarding how to charge a client. I am definitely interested in your training. I will check out your course.
What if I attend both big cities and small towns? :(
I live in a small town but my service area is mainly a few large suburbs so I price my services within the range of the larger market as most of my clients are in the city or larger suburb...
Hi Katherine. I’m loving your videos & wide range of content.
Is this e-book still available? I’ve entered my email address 2x…. Thank you!
were you able to get them? If not, email me at info@myspacematters.com
I need your online class
I struggle with coming up with rates because I live in Jamaican so the American currency poses huge difference especially when I consider cost of living. The exchange is like $142 to one USD. For further reference a 13oz tub of vaseline may cost $4.99 us but $650 jmd. Any tips?
Jamaica *
What do house cleaners charge in your area and what do interior designers charge? PO's are sometimes within that range of home services. Shop your services around to your target audience and see what others are charging. Rates vary widely in the US too depending on location.
Do you tell the clients that the session is approximately 3 hours or is that just something u keep to yourself?
Yes, you definitely want to tell them how long you will be on-site and ask them if they have any other appointments that day - it's best to pick times when they can be present and focus
Hello Katherine, do you usually supply things needed to organize , or does the client buy the products ?
Hello! The client buys products. I often help them shop online by ordering products during our session together or e-mailing them links to products to buy. If I just need to pick up hangers or shoes boxes I may pick them up on the way there and charge a shopping fee, but ordering online is soooo much better. I hate running in to Target and that is the day they are out of storage bins! I do bring my own tools and label maker, but recommend that they buy a label maker too so they can continue to label after our sessions together.
What if you go over the 3 hours, do you still charge them the session fee?
I do because this is not an exact science, but usually it's not an option because I another appointment I need to get to. I don't sweat it if we run over 15 or 30 mins...
I can’t find ur book
Try this link - landing.myspacematters.com/guide or just myspacematters.com/guide
@@KatherineLawrenceCPO Hi I signed up but never received an email. Only thing I can sign up for is the class.
@@KatherineLawrenceCPO Hi I am soo exit to get your free 30 days book but I still have yet to receive an email for it. Can you look into it for me. Thank you Kendra
Hi Katherine, when I try to download the ebook the page says something went wrong but won't specify what exactly. is there another way? Thank you.
Hi Reagan, sorry about that, can you try again and let me know if it works now? Otherwise just send me an e-mail request at info@myspacematters.com. My website is going though updates all this week and things keep acting weird 😫
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This is just superb, I've been looking for "where do i start organizing my house?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Ponrooklyn Xeyichael Secret - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
It is a great one off guide for discovering how to declutter and keep your house tidy without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.
I want to start in india ,how much charges I have to apply?? Pls help out me
Is there a trade association for organizers in your country? I'm curious what other organizers in your area are specializing in ...
None of these points covered actually HOW to physically charge the clients …
Opps! Guess I need to create another video? I have a Square account which I can swipe client's credit card onsite, or I invoice via Quickbooks, or they can pay via PayPal on my website. All work in a similar way. Have you sent up a business checking account?