5 Organizing Lessons I Learned From Working At The Container Store
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- When I worked as a salesperson selling organizing products at the Container Store, I learned a lot more than just how to sell organizing products. I learned concepts, methods, and lessons about home organizing that I want to share with you also! I hope you enjoy this video!
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Not buying storage solutions until everything is decluttered makes sense. It's actually just more stuff until you get organized! Thanks for pointing that out!
Yea then it's more of a reward to go shopping for the solutions. Hearing it now makes SO much sense but until she said it, I would have bought bins an then used them to replace the broken ones and never "declutter" until those bins broke an needed to be replaced...again.
I totally agree
I bet customers loved working with you! People can tell when the passion for something is sincere and that positive energy is contagious and fun to be around!
I had a lot of fun with people!
I agree. Passion is the perfect word here.
You beat me to it. Came here to say just that!
Learning that not everyone can organize the same way helped me considerably. I had to find a way that worked for me. As a visual person I will forget I have something if I cannot see it.
Keep an inventory sheet blue - tacked to a door or use a book to keep in /out records. Just remember to use it & update it!
@@Dana-ml7sy this is a great idea! And if you use the Frixion pens, or a sheet protector and a wet or dry erase marker, you could reuse the sheet multiple times!
I'm the same way!
Check out Clutterbug on RUclips! She organizes for four different personality types.
@@queenofputrescence5167 I really appreciate her approach. Years ago I read an article about Pilers and Filers. Clutter Bug takes it to the next level of understanding personal organizational needs.
So so true about buying organizers too soon. Ive sometimes find that I actually don’t have to buy stuff and can use what I already have
I so agree, The Container Store was the best job I’ve ever had! I also loved that there is NO PHONE at the checkout area; so the customer is priority, not taking calls while serving others!!! Awesome, fun place to work and the company really appreciates the employees!!!
I LOVE hearing how other stores operate! I still work at TCS in the DC metro area. We do have phones in the checkout area, but they are rarely used. Mostly they are used if we need to call the resource center for a register issue (btw they are corded since the store is old). But yeah, its really fun!
It's so nice to hear that the company appreciates their employees. Unfortunately, that is hard to find nowadays😥
Oh wow, is there anything more annoying than to be up at the register all ready to pay & then have the clerk answer the phone & just leave you waiting? One day when a clerk pulled that I just left my item laying on the counter & walked out!
@@LarryNewmanSusanNewman same!
My biggest organization mistake was thinking that buying lots of organization items (bins, trays, dividers, boxes, etc.) were the key to actually getting and staying organized. Turns out, for me, most of them made organizing more difficult, as I tried to break items down into categories that were too small or too discrete. Which creates a LOT more work in staying organized. If you put all your socks in one place...easy! If you break down by colors or length...way more time. Also organization containers also take up room and limit your capacity, like in the pantry. It's also ok to open your pantry or cabinets or drawers and it's "good enough". So find your sweet spot. Loved the part about organization being a learned habit, which is what I have found.
FYI, I am not a minimalist and I love my stuff!
I have been a “back stock” person for over 37 years- my mom and other family call it “keeping the pantry full for bad weather” in Maine (though I left 37 years ago to follow my husband in his military career) and they all are very organized about it- a friend in CO calls it a “prepper pantry”. Either way, keeping extras is always a good idea regardless of weather or economy or pandemics. And the “touch it once” is so smart! I always enjoy your videos!
Times were different back then. Pantries were typical - no internet or easy ways to shop. My mother never had a drivers license back in the 60s, so there was lots of “back-stock”.
I love the little weather-related "meltdown" you had in the middle of the video. It made me laugh. 😂
Finally a ray of sunshine in the YT community. I'm obsessed
Thank you ☺️
I agree! Great personality and fantastic smile
I purchased my Elfa over the door system from the Container Store here in Chicago because of you. When I went to the store I told them that you were a former employee on the East coast and that you taught me about the system😁😀😁
How sweet. Hope u had a good experience🙂
I've also found that many people are afraid to get rid of stuff that they never use/wear because they spent money on it. Give that up! If you bought something and you never use it or wear it, give it away! I always have a box going for donating. It makes me happy to know that someone else can use the great stuff I bought that I thought I'd use or wear. Spread your wealth around rather than have it clutter up your house!
🙌🏽 PREACH
I found large plastic white trays from chicken breasts, washed out, were perfect for organising underwear. Clear fruit punnets in different shapes & sizes helped me separate my stuff in drawers or cabinets. Long oblong deep boxes of bulk bought cat food were ideal to put my baking trays in or cut down boxes were ideal to put the excess packets in my larder. My used herb & spice jars are used to store my own spice mixes or used to store my seeds. You don’t always need store bought items, although you have actually bought them! . You can spend a fortune on containers that you don’t need. Splurge when you can afford it & when it’s necessary. The plethora of utube videos on organising has spawned a desire for everyone to have a kardashian style pantry or wardrobes without having the space or money for the outlay. This lady is a more practical.
You're such a more mature version of me, not "older" mature but tons more wiser than I am. Thank you for your help and advice. It's greatly needed.
Every time I walk into the Container Store, I sniff a big sniff and begin to sing like Cinderella. It is my store and my happy place. It's a good thing the nearest one is 60 miles away. I agree with all five lessons. Spot on. Also, when I got home from work, I made myself do 7 things (throw in a load of laundry, pay a bill, write a grocery list etc). That way when the weekend came, most of my cleaning and organizing for the week was done. I was also that mom who made her kids Halloween costumes in July. I was a teacher and had no time for stuff like that once school started. Love your enthusiasm, your smile, and your channel!
I haven’t written a grocery list since I discovered my Google Home Mini. I have one in many rooms. All I have to do is say “Ok Google...put carrots on my shopping list” and it updates the grocery list app on my phone. That way I always have my grocery list with me! Love, love, love technology!
@@gratefulketo2211 My husband now does all of the grocery shopping and list making. :)
Nancy Tim ... so you have your very own app!
The year I was expecting twins in November, I did bulk shopping for household cleaners, pantry dry goods and cans and my Christmas presents in August. I decided I quite liked being that organised so every year until they all left home I continued to Christmas shop in August. Much less stressful. Always have a backstock system. My closet has 33 matching turquoise coat hangers for project 333 clothes decluttering. When I run out of hangers I have too many clothes and it's time to give some away.
You’re so inspiring. Good tips. You must be so much fun to work with.
Oh wow! I had piles in my room as a teenager too, and told my mom the exact same thing...that I knew where everything was. We fought about it till my mother just started keeping my bedroom door shut so she wouldn't have to look at my mess! I thought that was a good solution. When I moved away from home, it suddenly became important to me to keep everything clean, neat and organized. I knew how because I'd been watching my mother all those years.
I can understand what you mean about working at The Container Store. I've longed at times to work at Joane's Fabrics because I love being in that store! I'm SO happy when I'm there! I could work with all that sewing, knitting and craft material all day long, while getting ideas for my next projects!
I enjoyed listening to you SO much! Hope you make many many more videos!!!
I loved school. So my parents threatened not to let me go to school unless my bed was made. I thank them. I am 70 now.
I hope you get to work at Joann's Fabric Store. With your passion, knowledge and expertise, they would be very lucky to have you as a team member.
I was raised a sewer by a mom and grandma that sewed and my first job was actually JoAnn Fabrics! I can tell you it was every bit as fun as it seems and I loooved that job! Those of us who worked there did get ideas for our next projects and we all used to joke how we'd spend half our paychecks there >_< I hope you get to work there someday! :D
@@virgierutledge3004 Wow! What a way to train a child! Two good traits for the price of one: making bed and going to school! Your parents sound like they were very wise! And congrats on reaching your age!! I'm only 65. I'll only catch up to where you are in 5 years and we'll, then, you'll still be ahead of me! 😊
@@luthiengs Thank you! I don't think I'll end up working at Joanne's though. I'm retired and disabled. I couldn't possibly stand up or walk around enough for a work day....not even a part day. I can stand up about 15-20 minutes max on a good day. But it is good to hear it was fun to work there! Right now, I probably have enough fabric, yarn" embroidery thread, sewing supplies, art supplies, craft supplies, silk flowers n etc. to last a lifetime....and if I walk into a store, there would be something like a magnetic force field causing me to buy more!! I do love it there!
This makes so much sense. I worked at Bed Bath and Beyond where we had a similar system at the end of the night. Straightening up is different from cleaning. I no longer waste my Sunday evenings cleaning. Have everyone do a 10 minute touch throughout your house. That includes lining items up on a shelf/counter, catching wayward items that missed the hamper, fixing the pillows/blanket on the sofa. Play 3 songs or set a timer and you'd be surprised at the difference in such a short amount of time. The key is not to get stuck on one item and keep moving. Cleaning will be easier when things are organized and in order.
“Every subscription feeds a Cavalier!” Girl, you’re awesome! Love your channel and of course that pupper too!
Touching things once was a rule my grandmother had for herself. She was an incredibly busy woman. Head nurse of the hospital I was born in, was a registered dietician and owned her own health food store and raised 3 kids while she had 2 full time jobs! She always called herself a lazy housekeeper as she never wanted to duplicate her efforts (touching the same things twice). I can still hear her voice in my head, don’t put it DOWN, put it AWAY.
That was my mantra! My kids still remember me saying it! “Don’t put it down, put it away!👍🏻❤️
This is what I need to do...stop putting it down and put it away 😀
Thanks for sharing your story about your grandmother.I ⚘
Appreciate the insightful tips. Hadn't thought of back stock, that's one I'll add. You have a very likable personality with an upbeat, happy vibe. I enjoy listening to you explain things with a hint of humor & your gorgeous pearly whites make your smile even sweeter. Thank you for sharing! Wishing you abundant Blessings!
I'm moving soon and I really want to buy organizing stuff before I move. Now I'm convinced that it's good idea to wait and see what kind of space I'll be working with. Thanks Kay! 🙂 You're definitely my favorite organizing channel 💖
Stumbled onto your channel after doing a Minimal Mom & A Slob Comes Clean marathon. I'm SO happy you were in the suggested video bar!!! Love love love, many thanks for sharing your insight and tips. The encouragement from all of you is changing lives!!!
I worked at the container store when I was 19-20 yrs. old and I LOVED it. It was one of my most favorite jobs. Everything about them as a company, etc.
Thank you for sharing what mistakes your clients have made so we can avoid making them ourselves.
I'll bet Container Store felt the loss when you left. I enjoyed watching your video. If I could muster the energy to push back from this desk, I might even go organize something. Your enthusiasm is great, your dog is cute, and the diversion to show us the sleet added a special j'en ne sais quoi that made me smile.
Thank you for leaving such a nice comment 🥰 It made my day!
I have never physically been in a Container Store. It would feel like a fairy tale!
I work at a grocery store, and the merchandising is my favorite part
@@cvelasquez8041 I actually have one in my city 🤣
Yeah - merchandising fulfills your inner neat freak!
My Grandmother always said "don't put it down, put it away" , another of her sayings was "a place for everything and everything in it's place", I find the older I get the more I keep telling myself, each time I got to just dump it. Some days are easier than others :-)
GRANDMAS KNOW STUFF ❤️
Love the uniformity idea. Knew I could easily do that. Got up. Rearranged my closet. Purged a bit as I moved things around. Now it looks great. Very satisfying. No big decisions. One little victory. And little victories encourage more movement toward the desired goal. Thank you
This makes a lot of sense. It's like creating a spreadsheet or a document. You do all the typing first and then you do the formatting on the entire document or spreadsheet last. It saves oodles of time and generates a consistent look. I love the way you explained the backstock items. That's something I definitely need to work on. Ditto with the buying organizing solutions before organizing. So I've found that while I could use half the stuff, I had too many unused organizing solutions. New subbie btw. I just love the way you communicate. It all just made so much sense.
Thanks for sharing these great tips. I love your energy! I totally feel you on living in fear of the tough boss then learning to admire their ways!
Oh my, your channel caught my eye and was surprised to hear you talking about the Container Store. I worked for TCS for 5 years and had to stop due to health. Never really worked retail prior to this and doubt I would have liked it at any other place. I totally loved my time with this store (Austin location). I worked the trucks and although very hard work, it was my fav!!!!
I love you! Your enthusiasm is contagious and I appreciate that you don't make less organized folks feel bad for our lack of organizational skills or dedication! :)
You are a delight!! It's refreshing to hear someone talk about how much they like their job! Thanks for sharing!
I just imagined you as a kid. Those bright, shining eyes of yours are still there as an adult. 🙂
Lol if you did not know her as a child this would be wild
Great tips, thank you! We recently moved into a small home which is going to require some good ideas for storage, and I'm glad to have found your channel. I'm somewhat organized, but in "piles." So, now I'm going to put away that pile of clean dishes and see what else needs a quick put away!
Love the one touch rule! Didn’t realize it until I just heard you talk about it! I know I don’t need any more hangers. As soon as I correctly declutter my closets, I’m going to have a ton of hangers. Glad I discovered the flat velvet hangers years ago.
So positive to watch. I feel like I can organize anything. Thanks for sharing
I just love and needed your energy and positivity this morning. Thank you for the post!
I'm glad that I found your channel! I definitely need help with organizing! Thanks for the tips!
Love your fun attitude!! There is a container store in my town, so I will be going there for ideas. Thank you so much for the tips. Looking forward to seeing more from you.
Kay ~ this video is so full of joy 🤩 Thank you for sharing your skills gained while working at The Container Store. Smiles for you and Clover 🌱🎶💕
Kay, you as a kid, “But I know where everything is!” That one story was so funny! We all get called out by our mothers over one thing or another. 😀 Thanks for the video, it’s great as always. Hi Clover Bean! 🐶
Love your communication style, upbeat attitude, and how you break down the concepts.
Thank you
Thanks, you are such a delightful host, and I learned some new tricks too.
Thank you, you make me feel sane. In such a good way, Two things I love doing research & organizing. I love the container store. I just can't afford to go there but once or twice a year. Never thought to look for a job there to learn more how to. Plus they are missing two market sections they might want to look into. Thanks again, for loving what you do. so do I.
You are a gem. I love your positive energy. Thank you for such useful tips! So glad i stumbled upon your channel. I mean, who doesnt love an adorable cavalier ❤❤❤
Great energy. Very engaging presentation. My spouse and I are former TCS employees. You nailed it!
You're so gosh darn sweet, the thought of sleet and snow just melted away. Hope things are warmer for you today. We've had 70's during the day here in Chicagoland. The Container store is such a great place. They've saved so many people's lives with all their amazing storage strategies. It boggles the mind really. Keep these wonderful vlogs coming, beautiful lady. Your smile and inspiration is so appreciated!
Love your video! You are so informative and happy. Thank you for sharing.❤
You are delightful with such a positive attitude and you have great tips for organization!
Oh my goodness!! I’m such an organization nerd and you are my people!! I absolutely loved your video and you are just adorable. Great suggestions. Thank you.
I really needed to hear this. Ive been a mess since I was a kid. I too used to have piles and knew where everything was in them and I was fine with that. Little did I know that when I got older Id meet the love of my life who is a complete neat freak :) I've been trying really hard as of lateto be more organized for the both of us. My mess really gives him so much extra work and it's not fair to him. I will try these tips. Thank you so much!
Thanks much for sharing these wonderful principles! Enjoy your shows a lot!
Thanks, love how you explained
Your past experiences about organization! Linda, Toronto
Yes the dog is adorable!! Thanks for the information you shared- very interesting! It’s gonna help me a lot!
I loved working for The Container Store, too! Best job ever. My fellow employees and I used to joke that we had to work there to support our habit... our organizing habit, that is.
These are great tips, thank you! ~ Lisa
Ah! This is the first video I've seen by you, and you are so adorable and helpful! I love all things organizing! Thank you for sharing!
I love your videos. This one especially. So inspiring as somone else said. Will try your suggestions. Thanks.
Just found you and I'm currently binge watching but let me say, you describing your first apartment is basically me right now in my first own place..You give me hope!
Thanks for such great tips!!!! My dad was a retail manager so I still have many of the habits he taught us like uniformity and hanging all my clothes the same direction. It really does make a difference!
Thank you also for saying that you were messy as a kid. My mom and I fought about it constantly and she still doesn’t believe I can be a neat adult. 🙄
Loved how you explained things and broke it down. Feel like I can grasp it better. Thank you so much. Love your personality too. You seem like such a sweet person. Enjoy your evening. And day
Thank you!
You are a hoot! So fun to watch you. I cleaned out a drawer while watching you. Glad I found you!
Love your positive outlook and suggestions. I subscribed to get all of your wonderful ideas.
I work at a grocery store and try to organize my groceries the way they do. Thank you for this informative and entertaining video.
I love it when I hear other people talk about working at TCS. I still work there going on year 6 in a few months. But everything you said was SPOT ON! I started on trucks, but found I did better at designing closets ;) Liked your point about backstock. I always tell my customers to aim to have their spaces 80% filled 80% of the time. That way, they can have wiggle room to place backstock items of their space a little more with new items before rotating them out. Organization WILL NOT work if you are buying stuff before decluttering. Instead, you will buy more crap to mask the crap instead of mastering it.Speak the truth girl! Love what you are doing. Keep up the great content.
Thanks for all the encouragement. So interesting. Have a great day. ☺🌹🌹🌹
You are so uplifting! I’m with you on being organized. Some new Ideas. Thank you.
I try face all my panty items label out; in the fridge too. Looks so much less cluttered. I will definitely check back in you your channel. Xo
So my friend and I road tripped up to Charlotte, NC a couple weeks ago to the Container Store. I wanted to reorganize part of my pantry again. I had a list of specific items I’d found on their website so that made it very easy. I was able to incorporate those items into my pantry and it came out very spiffy. I wish we had a CS closer, but it was totally worth the road trip. 👍🏻
You’re like people who road trip to an IKEA! Enjoy your pantry. 😀
You’re such an uplifting person! Appreciate your 5 tips!
What fun! I have been doing some of these. But you always add some great extras.
You are looking so happy and relaxed and it is nice to see.
Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season !
Pat the sweet furry boy for me.
We love a girl we genuinely loves working and talking about the container store! I have never been to one but hope to as soon as it’s safe.
#earlysqad
I can also relate to the weather we have sooo much snow!!!
We had our first 6 inches of snow the day after Labor Day. It was a shock to everyone but the dogs.
@@nancytim1486 wow that is early! my dog loves the snow so much her favorite thing is to jump around outside and eat it!
This was really helpful! I love your personality too. Thanks!
I appreciate your tips. Very helpful. Thank you.
Great tips!
A massage therapist I worked with ad a retreat center had worked in hospitality, and streamlined how we stacked sheets on our open shelving. He played with the the sheets we got back linen service, to determine the best fold, so we could most efficient place them on the massage table, and unfold without needing to turn them! Those little touches do make a difference!
Love love your personality...js Thanks for the info and now I need to go and declutter.
It’s not even 6 a.m. on a Saturday, and you have me ready to go into the kitchen and turn all my mug handles to the right!
Do ittttttttt 🤣
Me too
What I've learned is that i have a bunch of containers in my home already. Those Amazon boxes are super sturdy and the Dollar Tree plastic containers are great.
I love your energy! You have a beautiful spirit! New sub from Jersey! God bless
You are very positive and delightful to listen to!
Hi! Just found your channel...you’re awesome and hilarious! Looking forward to checking out your organization vids! Take care ❤️
Great tips! Thanks. It's nice to know we all have the same struggles.
Your video is the best organizing vid I've ever seen!
Great simple, practical tips!
I too am a "Piler" and you've given me hope!
This was great Kay. Handling one time is a HUGE tip
You are awesome. Love your video and advice ❤️
Well I needed all of these tips! Thanks for sharing your insight
Yay, love this Kay!
Great information. I use the one step method when I sew quilts or same items I assembly line sew.
There were so many useful tips here, I tend to be that everything In a pile type so that one touch system sounds really good but also something I need to pay attention to learn.
New subscriber! When this video came up I immediately connected. Two of my favorite things: soprano and I need organization.
I just love this!! I am a huge organizer (I am overly organized). I'm showing my family this! Lol! You are such a wonderful woman and such a joy to watch! Keep inspiring!☺
Thank you so much ☺️
Great information! Thank you!
I love your happy, bubbly personality! You seem to be great at your job!
Thank you!
You are so fun and funny, I love your personality. I do too love the container store. Thanks for all of the great information. I am joining you here, thanks for sharing.
All I want for Christmas is to become more organized!! So glad your video popped up! Now I have a place to go to work on my improved skill set. Thanks for the video!!!!
Thank you for the tips about backstock storage. I need to do this.
Love this video! Thanks!
You are a joy to watch.
Recently found your channel, and have used many of your suggestions. My procrastination has decreased ... now just need to reduce my ,"Analysis Paralysis".😄 TFS 👍
Thank you for sharing... really helpful 🙏🏼❤️