As a professional home organizer, you’re likely familiar with the ebb and flow of client demand throughout the year. December, for instance, can be a slower month for many organizers. Most people are so wrapped up in the busy-ness of the holiday season that people are generally not thinking about getting their home organized. They don’t want to add to the chaos by getting their home organized in December and they are definitely not thinking ahead to January.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m done with this,” then welcome to the club. Truly. Multiple times a week, we talk to professional organizers who are discouraged, burned out, frustrated with difficult clients, navigating team turnover, or simply exhausted from carrying the weight of running a business. And almost every single one of them has wondered at some point if it’s worth continuing.

Starting a professional organizing business is exciting, but it’s also a completely different game than organizing your own space or helping friends. There’s a skill set that will help you succeed, attract your ideal clients, and grow your business faster and it goes beyond just knowing how to declutter. Here are the three top skills you absolutely need when starting your professional organizing business.

Get advice from Jen Martin and Stephanie Sikora on how to grow your organizing business.