Maeve in More.com: Reinventing as a Professional Organizer

Maeve shares how she got started as an organizer, as interviewed by More.com

Reinventing as a Professional Organizer

Women share their insights on how to become a professional organizer

By Jennifer Jeanne Patterson

Decide on your specialty

Maeve Richmond was employed as an event producer when her neighbor asked her to help organize a front hall dresser. “I began to share my philosophies on space planning and ‘stuff’,” Richmond said. “When we were done, my neighbor was so inspired she told me I had to do this professionally.” #spaceplanning

Richmond took the advice and opened Get Your House in Order. “I focus on behavioral change. This means after a client is done with me they'll have new #skills that they can use to get and stay organized for a lifetime,” she said.

Tip: “Figure out if you want to organize for people or with people. It's two different styles. Doing so will help you to determine what type of client to take on. It's very different work, but it’s both organizing.” When you find your passion, you’ll know what type of organizing to specialize in. #organizing

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