{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"243 | 4 organizers = a million ideas","description":" What happens when four professional organizers (who are also actual IRL dear friends) finally manage to get on the same schedule\u2026 before 2031? \ud83d\ude05 In this episode, Melissa brings on her Minnesota organizing crew\u2014Missi, Cori, and Kielyn\u2014for the start of a longer, multi-part conversation packed with business talk, mindset shifts, team leadership, and the kind of honesty you only get from friends who\u2019ve seen each other\u2019s mail piles. You\u2019ll hear about: Why community is non-negotiable as a professional organizer (and how to find \u201cyour people\u201d) Type A vs. Type B energy\u2026 and why \u201corganizing isn\u2019t an emergency\u201d What actually keeps you excited about this work when you\u2019ve been doing it for a while The \u201cwoo\u201d side of goal-setting (manifesting, affirmations) and the practical brain science behind it How to lead a team without doing all the things (and why letting go of control is the hardest part) Building a business by hiring people who are smarter\/better than you at certain things (yes please) Plus: a New Heights-style intro, professional athlete clients, ADHD-friendly systems, and one organizer whose inbox is so empty it\u2019s basically offensive. \ud83d\ude02 Stay tuned: This is part one\u2014more episodes with the full conversation are coming next. Mentioned in this episode Soundtracks by Jon Acuff--one of Melissa's favorite books! If you enjoyed this episode\u2026 Follow\/subscribe so you don\u2019t miss the rest of the series, and share it with an organizer friend who needs a reminder that they don\u2019t have to do business alone. \ud83c\udfa7\u2728     Timestamps: 01:43 The Importance of Community 02:23 Spotlight on Kielyn and Missi 04:31 Spotlight on Cori 06:37 Organizing Styles and Personalities 09:25 Finding Excitement in Organizing 11:42 Manifestation and Mindset 14:16 The Power of Affirmations: A 30-Day Experiment 14:54 Personal Success Stories: Life-Changing Results 15:26 The Science Behind Writing and Speaking Goals 15:47 Daily Affirmations: A Personal Practice 16:58 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk 18:12 Mental Clutter and the Entrepreneurial Mind 19:31 The Psychological Aspect of Organizing 20:53 Customizing Systems for Clients 22:24 The Role of Teamwork in Organizing 25:23 Trusting Your Own Voice in Business 26:41 Embracing Team Input and Ideas 29:28 Conclusion: Letting Go of Control ","author_name":"The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/proorganizerstudio.com\/podcast","html":"