{"id":2578,"date":"2017-01-12T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2017-01-12T07:00:05","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T12:00:05","slug":"organizing-101-become-professional-organizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/organizing-101-become-professional-organizer","title":{"rendered":"Organizing 101: How to become a Professional Organizer"},"content":{"rendered":"Are you ready to become a professional organizer? Then it\u2019s time to learn the best way to start your journey into your new career! In this post, we\u2019re going back to basics to give you the info you need to know in order to get into the home design and improvement industry.\n\nThere\u2019s plenty of different ways to gain experience and skills as a professional organizer. These tips will get you started the right way!\n<h3>Find your niche<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2583\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_243606187-1-ed.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen home design for professional organizers\" \/>\n\nFirst things first, you need to know what <a href=\"\/2015\/12\/what-clients-look-for-in-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">type of professional organizer<\/a> you want to become. Would you like to organize households for busy parents? Or, would you rather work for businesses to organize their offices? You don\u2019t have to choose just one area, but finding a starting point will let you gain experience without getting in over your head. Expanding your business and organizing skills comes with time, so don\u2019t be afraid to start small!\n\nShow clients examples of projects you\u2019ve worked on at home, and create detailed plans if you have a solution to their specific problem. As a self-starter, being prepared will let you land clients faster and build your client base. Focus on being professional and keeping clients satisfied with your work\u2014it\u2019s the best way to gain referrals!\n<h3>Show empathy<\/h3>\nAlthough you already know how to empathize, working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/03\/tough-organizing-clients-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stressed out clients<\/a> can be a challenge in itself\u2014even before you get to the organizing part! Empathy is a feeling, and learning how to use this feeling to create a solution to your client\u2019s problem is what you need to practice. Since no client is the same, you need to have a few strategies on hand for working with different situations and lifestyles. The most important task: show your understanding by creating a detailed plan. When your clients can visualize a solution, their trust in you grows. This way, you create a connection with your client on an emotional level before beginning your project. Building a foundation will keep clients coming back for more business!\n<h3>Search for inspiration<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2582\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_90571249-ed.jpg\" alt=\"How to start a career in home design and become a professional organizer with online courses\" \/>\n\nFind inspiration for your organization projects by following blogs, watching HGTV, or reading home design magazines. There\u2019s countless ideas on clever storage hacks and working with a client\u2019s vision\u2014you just need to find them and follow along! Studying industry professionals will give you an inside look on how to handle clients and build a profitable business model.\n\nPracticing within your own home is also a smart way to find new and creative organizing techniques. You can change and rearrange as much as you like, learning which designs work best for each room. Try out some DIY storage ideas and see how well they measure up. You never know when you\u2019ll run into a budget-friendly client who loves to build!\n<h3>Stay educated<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2584\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_85257481-ed.jpg\" alt=\"Home design education with online professional organizer courses\" \/>\n\nPossibly the easiest way to start your career as a professional organizer is to enroll in an organizing course. Education will take your prior knowledge of organizing strategies and expand your ideas on how to help clients stay clutter-free. Further, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizing courses<\/a> will demonstrate how to start and run your business <i>properly<\/i>. Networking with clients is a big part of being a pro organizer\u2014and one that you can\u2019t overlook. Courses give you expert tips and tricks on how to establish yourself in the industry. Plus, it never hurts to show off that professional organizing certificate when you\u2019re meeting with possible clients. They\u2019ll be ecstatic to see that you\u2019re a trained pro!\n\nProfessional organizing is the new face of interior design, so don\u2019t forget to keep notes on helpful strategies and organizing techniques for your new career. Be prepared for business and your skills in home design will do the rest! Of course, you can always check out which steps you\u2019ve taken and which ones to continue so you can have a <a href=\"\/2016\/12\/new-year-new-career-career-home-design-can\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">successful career<\/a> as a pro organizer!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Ready to follow your passion? Take a sneak peek at what you\u2019ll learn in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizing courses<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ready to become a professional organizer? 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