Organizing Career: Get PAID to Take Their Stuff!

What does it really take to turn decluttering into a business? And is being a professional organizer as simple as it sounds?In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Mary Ellen Lundy, founder of An Eco Organized Approach®, to break down what it is really like working as a professional organizer and removal expert.From helping clients reclaim their spaces to giving unwanted items a second life in the community, Mary Ellen has built a unique, eco friendly organizing business that goes far beyond just cleaning up clutter.We talk about how she turned a simple skill into a thriving business, the emotional side of decluttering, and what you need to know if you are considering this as a career.In this episode, we discuss:What a professional organizer actually does day to dayHow Mary Ellen built her business from scratchThe eco friendly approach to decluttering and removalWhy sentimental items are the hardest to let go of The physical and emotional challenges of the jobOpportunities in the organizing and decluttering industryWhat it really takes to succeed in this careerAbout Mary Ellen:Mary Ellen Lundy is the founder of An Eco Organized Approach®, a business dedicated to helping people reclaim their spaces while keeping items out of landfills. Her team works directly with local communities to repurpose and redistribute items to those in need.Thinking about becoming a professional organizer?This episode gives you a real look at the pros, cons, and realities of the job so you can decide if this is the right career path for you.Subscribe for more career insights:If you are exploring career paths and want to know what jobs are really like, make sure to subscribe for more episodes of Time We Discuss.Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:39 - What is a professional organizer and removal expert?1:56 - Throw away, recycle, donate, second life3:55 - From a Master's in Education to starting a business5:37 - Getting a first client in the professional organizer business7:52 - Business woman and mom as a role-model8:43 - Removing items that are hard to get rid of12:07 - Opportunities for a removal expert and professional organizing business14:26 - Bridging the gap for business skills17:45 - Speaking professionally19:08 - How competitive is the home organizing industsry?21:27 - Barriers to entry - be aware of this23:18 - Shout out to Web Designer Liz Theresa23:49 - Talent has the floor24:27 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Mary Ellen LundyAn Eco • Organized Approach®Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:What It Is Really Like to Be a Web Page Designer with Liz TheresaGrant Writing for Beginners, Become a Grant Writer and Work at HomeStart a Social Media Marketing Agency and Make BANK!Become a Professional Speaker with Michael Hingson=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads