After three years of being a professional organizing entrepreneur, one of our most popular guests is back to give a recap of what she learned in year 3 and what she has happening with big changes coming for year 4. Kim Snodgrass of Rustic Home Organizing in Oregon is here to have a refreshingly honest take on what her year was like.
If you want to listen to the past years' retrospectives with Kim, starting at Epsiode 177, all three of her prior episodes are there if you'd like to take a look back!
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Connect with Kim: www.rustichomeorganizing.com
Year Four Reflection: Trials, Triumphs, and Transformations
In this episode, Melissa reconnects with Kim Snodgrass from Rustic Home Organizing to discuss her journey through her third year as a professional organizer. They delve into the ups and downs Kim faced, including major life events, business dynamics, and personal growth. Kim talks about the importance of adaptability, the evolution of her business practices, her passion for supporting women, and her ambitious new project, The Daydream Project. The conversation offers an honest, raw, and insightful look into the realities of running an organizing business, emphasizing resilience, learning, and the necessity of ongoing self-reflection.
02:51 Year Four Recap Begins
04:35 Challenges and Reflections
07:43 Business Struggles and Personal Growth
12:44 Organizing Philosophy and Client Relations
16:32 The Realities of Organizing
27:25 Product Use and Ethical Considerations
39:20 Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Organizing
40:19 The Power of Saying No
40:57 Staying True to Your Why
42:53 The Joy of Downsizing Projects
45:43 Balancing Multiple Responsibilities
46:52 The Importance of Automations
48:08 Reflecting on Personal Growth
59:13 The Daydream Project: Empowering Women
01:02:43 Event Planning Challenges and Successes
01:10:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement