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Oct 1
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229 | The 7 Things I've Learned (How To ...

Melissa Klug
About this episode

If you weren't able to be there--or even if you were and want a refresher--here is the presentation I gave at the How To Summit Last week. 

You can follow along on slides and see what I presented by going to proorganizerstudio.com/links 

If you want more information on Boss October--check it here: CLICK
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In this episode of the Pro Organizer Studio podcast, Melissa returns from hiatus and dives deep into the key learnings from her experience and 233 podcast episodes. She discusses her undiagnosed ADHD, her journey in organizing, and her main stage presentation at the How To Summit.
 
Melissa shares the first three of seven lessons she's learned, including choosing the right business structure, overcoming perfectionism, and the importance of setting a solid digital foundation. She also introduces 'Boss October,' a concept aimed at helping organizers reset and improve their businesses before the new year.
 
00:00 Welcome Back: Melissa's Return and Podcast Overview
00:31 Diving into the Main Stage Presentation
01:24 Accessing the Presentation Slides
03:21 The Seven Things 233 Podcast Episodes Taught Me
06:05 Organizing Changed My Life
12:04 The Importance of Setting Your Own Business Goals
16:29 Perfectionism is Ruining Your Business
23:18 Setting Your Digital Foundation
28:39 Introducing Boss October
29:51 Recap and Conclusion

 

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