The How To Summit (HT:S) is a conference created specifically for professional organizers by professional organizers Brandie and Ryan from The Home Sort. Every year, organizers from all over the world travel to this conference to learn, collaborate, and share tools for growing our businesses and serving clients at the highest level.
The thing I love about this conference is that it’s actually fun. No stuffy corporate vibes here. It’s full of pink, orange, and positivity.
Here are a few standouts:
The container store
Joel Bines from The Container Store came out to talk to us. He seemed appreciative of the industry and recognizes that organizers are what is bringing the Container Store’s products to client homes. We talked about some changes they are making and he opened the floor up for some feedback - and boy did he get it. Pro organizers have opinions, yall.
We love the container store and I don’t know how I would run my business without them. However, there are a lot of things I think they could do better for the industry to make our jobs easier. I’m thankful that they took the time to hear us out.
Key Takeaways from Various Speakers
The summit is always jam packed with content. Here are some memorable moments.
If you are procrastinating, ask yourself what you’re really afraid of - Melissa Klug.
Great sales follow up tips came from Melanie Summers
You need to have 6 months of expenses in reserves - Liz Jenkins.
Have an end of project quality control process. - Liz Jenkins.
“We’re entreprenuers. We get itchy” - Susie Salinas.
How many repeat clients do you have each year? - Susie Salinas.
When you have an unhappy client, call them. Immediately. - Susie Salinas.
Lots of goodies about processes and operations from Jennifer, Susie, and Liz.
Exact Mats Private Event
ExactMats are a custom cut clear shelf liner. We love them and use them often. Not only is it a beautiful product, but its a world better than traditional shelf liner. Plus they save us so much time in measuring and cutting. Thank you, Ken, for hosting us on night one!
Inspired Organizer Happy Hour
Our IO group is precious to me. This course and these ladies have done so much for my business and I have made so many connections through this group. Inpsired Organizer is a course I recommend to all new organizers and I still go in and refresh myself reguarly. Its packed full of information and how-tos. You also get access to the community facebook group and this group is GOLD.
Book recommendations
Two book recommendations I wrote down from the speakers: Go Giver, E-Myth, and Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD.
Do I Recommend This event?
Absolutely. The connections are unmatched. The amount of knowledge walking around in these rooms is astounding. If you have a problem, someone here has the answer. Have I mentioned its FUN?
Hi, I’m Naomi!
Founder of Charming Spaces, professional organizer, wife, mom of three and passionate advocate for women.
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