If you are seeking training to become a Professional Organizer we offer the following date options for our coaching/mentoring classes which automatically enter you into our referral network to enable you to take and/or give client referrals according to your availability:

WE OFFER IN-PERSON SESSIONS IN THE SPRING AND FALL

Now registering for:  

March 3 OR April 21 OR June 2,  2012

Saturday's, 8am -8pm

Emai/contact us for all the details.

TELECONFERENCE TRAINING

Upcoming dates TBA

DETAILS

Thank you for your inquiry!   This training is for those who are new in the field of organizing or want to enter this field. Our training is for those who are naturally organized or have learned how to be organized, and have expressed an interest in becoming a Professional Organizer in order to help people in their homes and/or businesses.

A training class/coaching program will be held again soon and you are invited to participate. We have the following purposes in mind as we conduct this instruction/mentor program:

• To train others to become independent contractors in order to meet the increasing demand for organizing services,
• to maintain a high level of professionalism amongst organizers,
• to continue to mentor/coach those who have trained with us,

This training is designed to answer your questions and give you all the information you need to help you get started in this exciting and rapidly growing profession. Together we have 45+ combined years of organizing experience and have trained over 355 people in our network, representing 27 states.

We believe "in-person" training is the very best and most personal way to become a Professional Organizer.  If you live a long distance from the training consider checking into airline flights through hotwire.com (maybe be accessed at the Products tab on our website), cheaptickets.com, travelocity.com, orbitz.com,  priceline.com, etc. where others have found very reasonable tickets. (Note: see info. below on our "free" lodging option plus all meals and transportation are provided!)

 
IN-PERSON TRAINING  BASICS:
What: 12 hours of training
Where: Grand Rapids, Michigan (specific location to be announced - based on size of group) * Area lodging information available upon request. (Note: There is "free" lodging in our homes on a first come first serve basis. If you need to fly here we arrange to pick you up and return you to the airport. All Saturday meals are provided.)  

(Dates subject to change.  Minimum number of participants needed to offer training.  Trainings are held in the spring and fall only.)

COST & CANCELLATION

Note:  early bird discount has been extended until Midnight Nov. 5 for the Nov. 12 training

• In-Person Training:  $425 per person. 
• Register 4+ weeks prior to training date = $399  per person  (save $26!)
• Attend with a friend = $375 per person  ( save $50 each!) 
  
• Teleconference Training:  $325 per person
  

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* Payment information:   Minimum deposit of $175 or pay balance in full via check or credit card (indicate credit card information on your registration forms or make payment online at our website and indicate this on your form).  Bring check, cash, or credit card for your remaining balance due at the start of the class session.  (If you are registering close to the date plan to bring cash, money order, or credit card for the full amount due.)  

Includes 150+ page Training Manual and all meals for the day.  Also includes free on going mentoring after your training class, and membership in The Organizing Specialists Referral Network with the potential of receiving /giving client referrals.

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Cancellation policy:  If it becomes necessary to cancel, your deposit may be applied to another training date without penalty.  Total cancellations made within 4 days or less of training will receive a refund of eighty percent of amount paid.

Requirements to participate:  Fees listed above, completed  Registration forms, Training Details form, and Letter of Agreement for Referral Network  (signed in class after answering all questions.)  

 * TO REGISTER:  EMAIL REQUESTING ATTACHMENTS OF REGISTRATION FORM, PRE/POST-TRAINING EXERCISES (exercises are for the benefit of the participant but are not required to be finished before/after the training),  TRAINING DETAILS,  LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR REFERRAL NETWORK (sample), LODGING INFORMATION, AND DIRECTIONS.  If registering a few months in advance of  the next training, use this time to work on the pre/post-training exercises.   

CLASS CONTENT

The class content is as follows:
NEW ORGANIZER TRAINING/COACHING PROGRAM

Topics Covered:
The Organizing Specialists Mentor Program details
NAPO information
Network information
Sign Letter of Agreement of Referral Network /  Explain Benefits of Participation  
Policies
Philosophy
Code of Ethics Organizing the Organizer (includes organizing tips & techniques)

Organizing the Client  (includes a wide variety of client scenarios)

Business Basics  (legalities of setting up your business) 

Tax Information  (What to expect and how to organize it.)   

How to serve Clients/Client relationships  ( includes role play scenarios) 

Personality Styles in clients  (includes the psychology of working w/clients) 

Working with A.D.D./A.D.H.D. clients

Pricing information  (setting and getting your fees) 

Client forms  (so you don't have to reinvent the wheel) 

Brochures/business cards/invoices  (samples given and shown) 

Recommended books, magazines, catalogs, etc.

Pre/Post Training Exercises (book reports, research/reports, etc.)

Marketing (i.e. use of media, resources,  samples shown, etc.)

Resource information to use with clients  (what to do with their dejunked  items and more...) 

150+ page three-ring-binder manual full of information and it includes ready to use forms to use with clients and for record keeping of your clients.   

Products and books available at training  for purchase

Certificate of Completion  (verifies your hours of professional development) 
... and lots more !

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

of New Organizers

Will this class teach me to be organized?  

We will cover some organizing tips and techniques, although this is not the focus of this training.  It is presumed that you are a naturally organized person or you have learned organizing skills and have a strong desire to learn all you need to know from our years of experience in the field so that you can help others achieve more order in their homes and/or businesses. 

How does your class compare to other training options? 

Some organizers offer phone coaching at $60+ per hour (i.e. 12 hours = $720+ !) Going to the national conventions and/or the state chapter meetings may be beneficial for some things but these activities are not structured to teach you all you need to know to begin your business like our class does.  We offer "free" on-going mentoring/coaching for as long as you need/want it following the training so you will not feel alone in your new business.   You will be immediately connected into our referral network  (you may choose  to give/receive referrals)  We offer "free" teleconference in-service learning/networking opportunities semi-annually.  You will receive a monthly Marketing Memo and any other pertinent information via email. And, though we offer a teleconference training option our in person training is far more personal  than a teleconference so if you live within driving distance we highly encourage you to attend one of these sessions . 

Will I be your employee?

No, you will be prepared to be an Independent Contractor. You may receive client referrals from us but you are expected to find clients to build your own business using techniques of your choice.

Am I guaranteed to receive referral clients from you?

No, we reserve the right to refer clients or not to refer clients to organizers who have completed our program. We base our referrals on a  variety of factors like location of the client to the organizer, specific areas of expertise of the organizers, time availability of the organizer in relation to the client, reliability and professionalism of the organizer based on our contact and evaluation of each organizer, and so on.

I've noticed there are other organizers in my area, could it be saturated already?

No! There are so many people out there who need our services that one or several organizers couldn't possibly handle all the potential clients even if they could contact them all. Organizers work at different levels of activity therefore some are part-time and others are full time. If you work diligently at getting your name out there in your area you will fill your schedule in a relatively short time and our training/mentoring will help guide you in marketing efforts to do just that.

What are the lodging options for those who must travel a distance to come to the training?

Judy can accommodate up to six  in her home (empty nester/private lower level walk-out) and Treva can accommodate one or two, at no charge. These beds/bedrooms are on a first-come-first-serve basis upon receiving   registration /deposit so make sure to register ASAP.  Also, local hotel information sent with registration forms .

Is there any prearranged transportation available from the Grand Rapids airport?

Yes, if you make your itinerary known early enough for us to arrange pickup and delivery back to the airport we will do our best to meet, greet, and say farewell to you at our local airport, thus saving you further cost and arrangements. (Note: all meals are provided also.)

After the class is over will I be able to address questions and concerns to you at any time?

Yes, once you have taken our training you are considered a part of our network and may contact us any time to receive on-going coaching at no further cost to you.

What further contact will I have with The Organizing Specialists after the training is completed? 

We will stay in contact with you via occasional newsletters and/or mailings and emailing.  When we hear of teleclasses to further your education in the field we will alert you of them.  Those who live in Michigan may see us at the monthly Michigan Chapter meetings.    

Note: Feel free to bring any other questions you may have to the training session. 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING

"I was thrilled at your presentation. I had purchased 2 other books on beginning an organizing business & felt empty after reading them. I didn't feel I had learned anything. I feel I learned exactly what I needed from your class. Thank you!"

"You covered everything & more - thank you so much!" "Lots of information to process, but I loved it!" "I appreciate the thoughtfulness, hospitality & attention to detail of being hosted & trained by both of you. Thank you for your commitment to being professionals."

"This is exactly what I needed to understand about what's involved in 'doing' this business." "I would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone interested in becoming a Professional Organizer."

"Thank you again for the fabulous training! I do feel prepared, motivated and excited to move forward as a Professional Organizer. If I didn't have this information and your guidance and mentoring I think that I would become discouraged when challenges arise. Many blessing to you, your business and your families."

"I feel like I now have a real life set of expectations about my business. I also feel like I have a roadmap for building business and clientele. I'm very excited to get going."

"I was glad that it was all in one day due to my living so far away. I also feel that having you two to contact with questions is very comforting."

"I appreciated the amount of info you gave and didn't waste time. I appreciated the time spent answering questions."

"Thanks so much for a fantastic day, filled with professional and personal insights and good fellowship (and food!)"

WANT TO REGISTER?  CONTACT US TO REQUEST FORMS.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!