The Speak Organized Podcast

• Write Words That Work: Copywriting Tips for Organizers & Home Pros with Molly Winters

  📣 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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The REAL definition of copywriting (and how it’s different from content!) ✍️ ✅ Molly’s RELATE Writing Method for service-based business owners 💡 ✅ How to stop sounding stiff and start sounding like you 🎤 ✅ The #1 mistake most organizers make on their websites (you might be doing it!) 🚫 ✅ Small SEO tweaks that help clients actually FIND you on Google 🔍 ✅ Calls to Action that convert (no more ghosting!) 🛎 ✅ Real talk on using AI tools, writing your own site, and how to make it FUN again 💥   💡 Whether you’re new to business or ready to level up, this episode is packed with strategy, mindset, and clarity to help your copy connect—and convert.   ⚡️ Special Offers Just for You: Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer  Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked  Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack  Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business https://ispeakorganized.com/courses  📌 Molly's Website & Socials: Website: https://mollyzwinters.com  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @molly.winters.writing Facebook: The Connection Copywriter LinkedIn: Molly Winters 📱 Connect with Melanie: Instagram: @ispeakorganized Facebook: https://facebook.com/ispeakorganized  Join the private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw  Website: www.ispeakorganized.com  Email List: https://ispeakorganized.com/subscribe  @ispeakorganized @ISpeakVibes

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• 🔥 How to Make BIG Money as a Photo Organizer | Lucrative Services for Pro Organizers

  📸 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 business, this conversation will change the game for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why photo organizing is a hidden goldmine 💰 ✅ The step-by-step process to offering this service (even if you’re new!) 📂 ✅ How to price and sell photo organizing for BIG profits 💵 ✅ The best tools & software for tackling digital & print collections 📱 ✅ How to handle sentimental items & emotional clients ❤️ ✅ Real numbers: How much clients pay for this service (it’s more than you think!) 👀 💡 Whether you’re a pro organizer looking to expand or just starting out, this is a MUST-WATCH episode if you want to offer premium services that clients will pay top dollar for.   Special Offers Just for You: Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer  Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at ispeakorganized.com/courses   📌 Darla's Website & Socials: https://HeartWorkOrg.com 📌 Follow Corinne on Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DarlaDeMorrow/  https://www.facebook.com/HeartWorkOrganizing/  https://www.instagram.com/darlademorrow/    Connect with Melanie: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized Facebook: facebook.com/ispeakorganized Join the private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website: www.ispeakorganized.com Email List: ispeakorganized.com/subscribe

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• 💰 Why You’re Broke: Fix Your Business Finances & Scale Like a Pro!

  💸 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 insider financial secrets that most organizers ignore—at their own risk. Plus, she spills the tea on why she still uses a literal old-school calculator every day (and why you probably should too!). 😆 📌 In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why most organizers are undercharging & how to fix it ASAP ✅ The “VIBE” method to design a business that actually makes money ✅ How to track your numbers WITHOUT hating your life ✅ Why diversifying your revenue is CRUCIAL (and how to do it!) ✅ Hourly vs. Package Pricing: What ACTUALLY works? ✅ The ONE question that determines if your business will succeed or fail ✅ Financial tools & systems that make your life 100x easier ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   🔥 Special Offers Just for You 👇 Monthly Business Training: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked   Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🚀 Resources Mentioned: 📌 Corinne’s Website & Membership: https://www.gridandglam.com/ 📌 Follow Corinne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/  👉 https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/ 📌 Check Out the Profit First Method: https://profitfirstbook.com/ 🔥 SPECIAL OFFER! 🔥 Corinne is offering 50% OFF your first month in her Vibe Membership with code MELANIE! 💖 🎟 Join here: https://www.corinnemorahan.com/offers/LWzpMwKn/checkout?coupon_code=MELANIE    💬 What’s YOUR biggest struggle with business finances? Drop a comment below! 👇👇👇 🔔 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more expert organizing biz tips! 🚀✨   Connect with Melanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakorganized   Facebook: https://facebook.com/ispeakorganized  Join the private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/ispeakorganizedpnw Website: www.ispeakorganized.com Email List: https://ispeakorganized.com/subscribe   @ispeakorganized ​

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• 5 Strategies to Scale Your Organizing Business Without Losing Your Mind

  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, Melanie discusses essential strategies for scaling a business without losing one's mind. She emphasizes the importance of streamlining payment processes, utilizing automation and AI tools, establishing boundaries for self-care, and building a sustainable business model. Additionally, she highlights the significance of community support and investing in oneself to foster growth and success in entrepreneurship. Special Offers for You 👇  🔵 Monthly Business Trainings: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer   🔵 On-Demand Video Training: All things related to starting and growing a 6-figure organizing company! https://ispeakorganized.com/video-training   🔵 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack  🔵 Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses  🔵 Payment processing for three months free: Take deposits upfront and keep client's payment on file  - https://project2payment.com/ispeakorganized  🔵 Elenore: The all-in-one business solution for organizers to nurture your leads and get you clients (even while you're asleep) - https://elenore.io/home-5070?am_id=melanie152   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 06:07 Strategies for Scaling Your Organizing Business 11:18 Defining Your Big Vision 16:45 Streamlining Services and Packages 23:34 Automating and Delegating Tasks 33:54 Streamlining Payment Processes for Business Growth 39:49 Harnessing Automation and AI for Efficiency 45:10 Establishing Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care 51:36 Building a Sustainable Business Model 57:09 The Importance of Community and Support in Business ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Takeaways 🔵 You need a very big, juicy, important why for your business. 🔵 Defining your big vision is crucial for decision-making. 🔵 Streamlining services can lead to better client satisfaction. 🔵 Automation and delegation are key to avoiding burnout. 🔵 Focusing on the 20% of tasks that yield 80% of results is essential. 🔵 Narrowing your niche can simplify your business model. 🔵 Using tools like CRMs can help manage client relationships effectively. 🔵 Payment processing should be set up before starting any job. 🔵 Your anchor mission should guide all business decisions. 🔵 It's important to continuously learn and adapt in business. Requiring clients to pay upfront can ease their burden. 🔵 Using a reliable payment processor is crucial for scaling. 🔵 Automation can handle lead generation and client communication. 🔵 Self-care and boundaries are essential for long-term success. 🔵 Investing in your business reflects its value to clients. 🔵 Content batching can save time and enhance marketing consistency. 🔵 Diversifying income streams can protect against burnout. 🔵 Setting clear expectations with clients is vital for a healthy relationship. 🔵 Utilizing AI tools can streamline project proposals and documentation. 🔵 Community support can provide motivation and accountability.

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• 10 Secret Strategies to Attract Your First Organizing Clients

  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 shares personal anecdotes and practical tips to help aspiring organizers succeed in their business endeavors. In this conversation, Melanie discusses effective strategies for content creation, the importance of utilizing insights and tools for trend analysis, and the necessity of having a website for business success. She emphasizes the value of referral incentives and community engagement, as well as the benefits of networking and building relationships. Additionally, she promotes her Empowered Organizer membership program and on-demand training resources, while also engaging with the audience through a Q&A session. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Offers and Resources 👇  🔵 Monthly Business Trainings: Join the Empowered Organizer Membership to grow and scale your 6-figure organizing business! https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/empowered-organizer   🔵 Overbooked Course: Learn how to book clients using proven strategies at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/overbooked    🔵 Pro Organizer Forms Pack: Save time with ready-to-use contracts and forms at https://melaniesummerscoaching.com/po-forms-pack  🔵 Tons of Courses & Resources: Explore tools to scale your business at https://ispeakorganized.com/courses  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Takeaways 🔵 Narrowing down your niche helps streamline marketing efforts. 🔵 A clear elevator pitch is crucial for effective communication. 🔵 Social proof can significantly enhance credibility. 🔵 Offering free mini trainings showcases expertise and builds trust. 🔵 Building a portfolio is essential for attracting clients. 🔵 Networking locally opens doors to new opportunities. 🔵 Utilizing social media effectively can connect you with your audience. 🔵 Your niche can evolve as you learn more about your clients. 🔵 Focus on what's in it for them when networking. 🔵 Engage with your audience to understand their needs better. Use polls and quizzes to determine content preferences. 🔵 Statistics and data are engaging for audiences. 🔵 Google Alerts can help track relevant trends. 🔵 Chat GBT can assist in data analysis. 🔵 Having a website is essential for business visibility. 🔵 SEO is crucial for attracting leads. 🔵 Referral programs can reactivate past clients. 🔵 Networking in community groups is beneficial. 🔵 The Empowered Organizer membership provides valuable resources. 🔵 On-demand training options are available for flexible learning. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Session 04:30 Narrowing Down Your Niche 12:26 Creating a Magnetic Elevator Pitch 17:55 Leveraging Social Proof 22:56 Offering Free Mini Trainings 28:26 Building a Portfolio 31:48 Networking Locally 40:51 Utilizing Social Media Effectively 46:27 Leveraging Insights for Content Creation 49:21 Utilizing Tools for Trend Analysis 51:39 The Importance of a Website 55:52 Referral Incentives and Community Engagement 58:16 Networking and Building Relationships 01:02:27 Promoting the Empowered Organizer Membership 01:07:19 On-Demand Training and Resources 01:10:23 Q&A and Community Interaction

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