{"id":24695,"date":"2021-08-19T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24695"},"modified":"2021-08-19T07:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:00:37","slug":"5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary","title":{"rendered":"5 Mistakes That\u2019ll Hurt Your Professional Organizer Salary"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]When it comes to the professional organizer salary, know what NOT to do is just as important as knowing what to do.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>This is why today, <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a> Student Ambassador, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajrealestatedesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa Jorgenson<\/a>, is here to break down 5 critical mistakes you need to avoid. Otherwise, your income as a designer is found to take a negative hit!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary\/#The_Professional_Organizer_Salary\" >The Professional Organizer Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary\/#5_Mistakes_Thatll_Hurt_Your_Professional_Organizer_Salary\" >5 Mistakes That&#8217;ll Hurt Your Professional Organizer Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/5-mistakes-thatll-hurt-your-professional-organizer-salary\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912376828{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Hello, readers! My name is Alexa Jorgenson and I&#8217;m a Student Ambassador for QC Design School. I&#8217;m currently a student of QC&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/staging-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staging for Designers Course<\/a>. Additionally, I&#8217;ve also graduated from the following programs:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912390388{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interior Decorating<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/online-courses\/virtual-design-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Design Training<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Organizing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Within this article, I&#8217;ll be using the knowledge and training I acquired from QC Design School to talk about 5 mistakes that will negatively impact your professional organizer salary. Moreover, I&#8217;ll also share some tips and insight on how to avoid these big mistakes![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24698&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Professional_Organizer_Salary\"><\/span>The Professional Organizer Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912415412{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Before we delve into potential factors that can hurt your professional organizer salary, it&#8217;s first important to better understand the sort of income you&#8217;ll be making in this role.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912425971{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]To start, it&#8217;s worth noting that there&#8217;s no &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; figure that all professional organizers make. Where you live, the demand, your qualifications, and so much more will all affect the amount of money you can potentially make.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912436210{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]That said, I <em>can\u00a0<\/em>give you a general idea of average incomes, based on current information available online. Here&#8217;s what I found after doing a little digging:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/posting\/professional-organizer-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary.com<\/a> reported that as of July 18th, 2021, the average professional organizer salary in the United States sits comfortably at approx. $47,024 USD annually.<\/li>\n \t<li>If you live in Canada, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/CA\/Job=Professional_Organizer\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payscale<\/a> found that as of March 5th, 2021, professional organizers were making an average of approx. $41,905 CAD per year.<\/li>\n \t<li>As of August 5th, 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.co.uk\/Salaries\/organizer-salary-SRCH_KO0,9.htm#:~:text=The%20highest%20salary%20for%20an,is%20%C2%A319%2C728%20per%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a> stated that professional organizers working in the United Kingdom make approx. \u00a329,214 per year.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/AU\/Job=Professional_Organizer\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payscale also reported<\/a> that as of May 27th, 2021, professional organizers in Australia make an hourly income of approx. $58.96 AUD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]With all this in mind, let&#8217;s now move onto those 5 mistakes I talked about earlier&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24702&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mistakes_Thatll_Hurt_Your_Professional_Organizer_Salary\"><\/span>5 Mistakes That&#8217;ll Hurt Your Professional Organizer Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #1: Lacking the emotional traits needed as a professional organizer.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912521705{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]One of the most crucial mistakes you can make is to lack the <a href=\"\/2018\/09\/4-emotional-skills-you-need-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emotional traits<\/a> needed as a professional organizer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912533945{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Oftentimes, organizing is a sensitive task for clients. They may be going through a signi\ufb01cant life change. Furthermore, they may feel like they have no time to get themselves organized. Alternately, perhaps they&#8217;re just feeling embarrassed by their messy space.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912569578{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you lack empathy, your clients will see you as someone who doesn&#8217;t care about their feelings or belongings. In turn, this will be detrimental to your professional organizer salary <em>and<\/em> career as a whole.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Why? Because no one will want to place their personal belongings or home in the hands of someone who appears not to care. Think about it: would YOU?[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>How to Avoid This Mistake<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912612064{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]To avoid this mistake, it&#8217;s important that you really get to know your client. Asking the right questions and listening are the keys to being an empathetic professional organizer. Plus, these are the cornerstones of excellent customer service.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912626552{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]It&#8217;s crucial to gather as much information as possible during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gridandglam.com\/blog\/four-strategies-to-run-an-effective-organizing-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">initial consultation<\/a>. As a result, you&#8217;ll be able to better understand the clients\u2019 emotional connection to certain belongings. Just because an item may appear as junk to <em>you<\/em>, does not mean it&#8217;s not a prized possession to <em>them<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912640617{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, as you approach each job, ensure to have a client-centric approach. Develop a genuine understanding for the client. Moreover, always be patient and reserve judgement.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These are all incredibly important aspects of showing empathy in this career. So long as you stick to this approach, you&#8217;ll develop a great reputation and professional organizer salary![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #2: Not getting properly trained\/certified as a professional organizer.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912820919{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Showing empathy, care, and understanding are essential components to being a great professional organizer. However, being properly trained and certi\ufb01ed by an accredited design school is also signi\ufb01cant, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912850653{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]After all, to handle a client&#8217;s belongings and organize their home with care requires the right knowledge and skill-set. Moreover, clients will <em>always <\/em>choose an organizer who&#8217;s been professionally trained and certi\ufb01ed over someone who has not. Again, you need only ask yourself: would YOU do the same, if in their position?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912863925{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Not being professionally trained and certi\ufb01ed will make it extremely dif\ufb01cult to \ufb01nd good customers. When you <em>do <\/em>land a client, the results you produce could wind up leaving much to be desired. Either way, this will majorly limit your booking potential in the future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]And, of course, we know you don&#8217;t want that! After all, little to no bookings means little to no professional organizer salary. The harder it is for you to achieve your bottom line, the harder it&#8217;ll be for you to sustain your design career for the long haul.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>How to Avoid This Mistake<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912926917{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]To avoid this mistake, I highly advise those who want to be professional organizers to get trained and certi\ufb01ed. Personally, I recommend <a href=\"\/online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a> as the way to go for SO many reasons![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912938597{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Firstly, QC Design School\u2019s Professional Organizing Course comes with interactive, practical assignments. Plus, you&#8217;ll also receive instructional videos, as well as full-color textbooks that are both fun and full of great information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912951621{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Secondly, you&#8217;ll be provided with comprehensive tutor feedback after every unit you submit for grading. Your <a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC tutor<\/a> is guaranteed to be a reputable, working professional organizer. As a result, you can be rest assured that you&#8217;re learning from the very best![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664912969421{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]My tutor, Lianne Cousvis, was very thoughtful and helpful to me. In addition to being an interior decorating and design professional, she also happens to be a fellow QC Design School alumnus! I had the best learning experience in my Professional Organizer Course. I&#8217;m forever grateful for all I learned and the incredible tutoring I had from Lianne.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lastly, the online student community that QC Design School offers is full of nice, helpful, and intelligent people. With that, there&#8217;s a fantastic opportunity to grow your network in the design world. Plus, you can possibly reach more clients and increase your professional organizer salary, too![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Have you joined QC&#8217;s free Virtual Classroom on Facebook yet? Even if you&#8217;re not a student, you&#8217;re still welcome for a 2-week trial! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCDesignSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go check it out and join today!<\/a> <span id=\"emoji-info-value\">\ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24705&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #3: Not knowing how to run your professional organizer business.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913007540{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Along with showing empathy and having the right professional training, it&#8217;s critical that you also have business training and know-how. 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For instance, if you don&#8217;t consider <em>all<\/em> the costs that needed to operate and sustain your business, you can <em>really <\/em>hurt your professional organizer salary in the long run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Furthermore, you also want to avoid investing in the wrong areas, not investing in the right business and <a href=\"\/2016\/03\/is-your-marketing-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing strategies<\/a>, and being too picky about work opportunities.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>How to Avoid This Mistake<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913170292{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Once again, we circle back to the importance of sufficient business training![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913180723{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Ultimately, having an entrepreneurial drive lies within you and you alone. QC Design School is here to offer exceptional business skills and an amazing online, international network. With that, you can have access to networking possibilities with other designers from all around the world![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913191123{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]How cool is that!?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913205235{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]That said, it&#8217;s important to take the time to start, grow, and sustain your business properly. It&#8217;s also essential to use all your available resources. Give your all to each client, because you never know who may wind up referring you to your <em>next <\/em>client![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]All of this will help you have a successful business, as well as increase your overall professional organizer salary.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #5: Undercutting your professional organizer rates.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913240355{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The last mistake I want to touch upon is undercutting your service rates. A lot of hard work, thought, and time goes into the work of a professional organizer. With that, it&#8217;s important for you to value your work and create a fee structure that is right for YOU.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913261707{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Look, I get it&#8230; When you&#8217;re just beginning your career, you might worry that you&#8217;ll scare off potential clients by setting your prices too high. But I&#8217;ll let you in on a little secret:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913274826{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>So long as you thoroughly research your local competitors, and get a proper idea of the current industry standard, you will NOT set your rates too high or scare anyone away!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The truth is, the right clients will be perfectly fine with paying your prices, so long as they can trust that you&#8217;re a high-quality organizer who will give them the results they want.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>How to Avoid This Mistake<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913306474{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Is anyone surprised that, once again, the way to avoid this mistake is by getting ample business training? If you take advantage of the business training offered at the end of QC&#8217;s Professional Organizing Course, I promise that you&#8217;ll learn EXACTLY how to set your rates just right.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Furthermore, thanks to the interactive, online network that QC offers, you&#8217;ll also be able to reach out to numerous friendly people also working in the industry. These individuals are happy to help and can provide advice when it comes to creating a fee structure and all things design.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24710&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913334466{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Thank you for reading my article! I hope I&#8217;ve helped you with identifying and avoiding 5 common mistakes that&#8217;ll help you keep your professional organizer salary steadfast and strong.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664913357338{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you enjoyed reading this article, please leave a comment below. 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