Last week I was a panelist for NAPO's Accelerated Learning Series teleclass on the subject of multiple revenue streams.  In case you missed the call, below are the questions the panelists were asked and my responses.  If you are thinking of adding a revenue stream to your professional organizing business and have questions, please post here. What are your multiple streams of income?   I have four main categories of streams of income.   Client work including hands-on client sessions, coaching (I received my certificate of coach training with Denslow Brown and the Coach Approach to Organizers ), Virtual Organizing (I received my certificate of virtual organizing training with Sheila Delson ), subcontractors for large projects and when my calendar is full and Contained Home Consultant with The Container Store. Training Professional Organizers including, in-person training seminars, web-based education, downloadable business and cl...

Over the long holiday weekend, I was flipping through our 2013 client practicum photos and decided to create a video of them for the participants and to share with others interested in starting their career as a professional organizer.  Enjoy!

Today I’m preparing for the July 15-17 Layer 2 Seminar training and client practicum. I was reviewing the May participant’s remarks to capture improvements to the training curriculum and thought I would share their feedback: Jenee - Anne and her 3 day seminar really are amazing! Her program was beyond what I expected, she goes the extra mile for every part of it. The only thing I would change is the distance that separates us (Florida-Oregon). Anne truly has so much to offer to this industry, I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn from the best! As I continue in this field I'm excited to have her as a mentor. Elida - The training seminar, was rejuvenating! It exceeded my expectations and experience! Anne is extremely professional and of course organized!! I love when things just flow and stay on track, and the seminar did just that! Marie - I found the Institute for ProfessionalOrganizers training to be invaluable in taking my business to the next level. Alth...

June Seminar participants and practicum photos. The team (Margallee, Kaye and Lisa) organized a performing artists home office transforming it from a space she used to only store materials, to an inspiring space she can't wait to create in.

We have been training new Professional Organizers for over seven years. Throughout those years we have been tweaking and modifying our program to provide the best comprehensive training program as an affordable investment for a new professional organizer business owner and achievable in the shortest time possible. Beginning with our June 2012 Seminar our training program will provide three distinct layers of training education: Layer 1 - YOUR LAUNCH of a Professional Organizer Business Layer 2 - YOUR GROUNDWORK of focused and guided work on your business infrastructure and work with a real client Layer 3 - YOUR GROWTH - a rewarding and on-going mentor relationship with Anne Blumer, CPO®. With each layer of our training and education program you will build not only skills but confidence working with clients and managing a business. Layer by layer we will provide you with increased assurance that your business will thrive. There is not another professional organizer training...

I am often asked, "After completing your training course will I be a Certified Professional Organizer®?" The short answer is no. The long answer is, you will receive a “Certificate of Professional Development and Attendance”. Self-study participants receive the designation of Professional Organizer Training Institute™ trained . Seminar participants receive the designation of Professional Organizer Training Institute™ certified . However this does not give you the designation of Certified Professional Organizer® or CPO® (see below). Professional Organizer Training Institute™ trained (self-study participants) or certified (seminar participants) are credentials and international brand for the professional organizer’s business launch through their first years and for those who want comprehensive training and certification on our methodologies, systems, and procedures. This also lets your clients know that you have taken an intensive training program. There are specific req...

These four brave women L-R Marcia (CO), Kelly (CO), Wendy (OR) and Cristin (WA) endured SNOW, RAIN, WIND, BITTER COLD to organize a garage for their client practicum project last week. The client made smart and courageous decisions and released 90% of what was on her garage floor and another 20% on the shelves (we didn't get to everything). Please welcome Marcia, Kelly, Wendy and Cristin to the Professional Organizer community! Here's what Wendy had to say about her training experience this past week, "Anne, participating in the Professional Organizer Training Institute's program was very exciting for me. I came away with valuable information that I will be able to begin using right away and throughout my career as a Professional Organizer. Being able to work on an actual organizing project has provided skills that may not have been gained by just the classroom presentation. Even the snow, rain, wind and cold will not detour me from continuing to help clients with ...