Carol Keller, owner of the Organizing Experts, LLC presents an in-depth, three day training program for those who wish to learn how to launch their own professional organizing business. We cover all aspects of working with clients as well as how to initiate, manage and develop your organizing business. Our live, in- person seminars are presented not only by veteran professional organizers but also professionals in the legal and tax fields which ensure that all of your questions are completely answered. Our program has something for you whether you are considering a career as a professional organizer, are a new business or an experienced organizer that wants to expand and grow your business.

Our curriculum for the first two days is focused on working with clients which includes learning and implementing our own organizing process as well as the skills and materials needed to successfully work with a variety of clients.

Day Three is focused on the business basics of a professional organizer and information that will allow you to promote and manage the growth of your business.

We limit the number of participants to 6 per session, so register early to secure your position in the seminar. Please visit our website at www.organizingexpertstrainingprogram.com for complete information on the program, location and online registration information.

Program Schedule and Objectives:

Day One: May 19, 2008-9:00-5:00
To assess and provide the skills and materials needed to successfully work with clients which includes the creation of your own business process and a review of several client scenarios.

Day Two: May 20, 2008-9:00-5:00
To implement the Organizing Experts process of organizing with a real client which includes the needs assessment, a trip to The Container Store and a four-hour session with the client.

Day Three: May 21, 2008-9:00-5:00
To provide the business basics of a professional organizer that will allow you to promote and manage the growth of your business which includes presentations by an attorney, a CPA and information about marketing and advertising.

Participants will receive a manual containing over 100 pages of information from the program content including forms, reference material and several organizing resources.
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will receive an honorary Certificate of Professional Development of 24 continuing education credits. We also have a follow-up program that will allow graduates continuing support from Carol.

About Carol Keller
Carol launched Organizing Experts, LLC in June of 2000. She has a degree in Education from the University of Oregon and her experience as a teacher has led her to develop the curriculum for the Organizing Experts training program. Her love of teaching and willingness to share information makes this program unique and inspiring for those who wish to join the organizing profession.

Carol’s business experience began with owning her own retail store where she was the President, owner, manager as well as sales associate working one-on-one with customers. That varied experience taught Carol the value of good organizing skills from the client’s point of view. She has honed her paper management, time management and problem-solving skills in the real world, and can now share these talents with the training program students. Carol also has experience as a public speaker in a variety of settings and has been quoted in numerous national publications.

Carol is a proud member of NAPO and is the past-president of the Oregon chapter as well as a current member of both NAPO-Oregon and NAPO-LA.