Today we’d like to introduce you to Carrie Fullerton.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I moved to Austin in 1990 after marriage. My in laws lived in Round Rock and now my father in law lives in Cedar Park. I started studying organizing for my home and found it fascinating. I have been studying it for 35 years.
Fast forward to my teaching years. Every summer I would post about my personal journey in home organizing so people new I loved it.
I found myself layed off from teaching and started working full-time in the outside sales at our local Sam’s Club in Harlingen Texas. Rumors were circulating that this position for myself and my supervisor was going to be eliminated then covid hit. This was my 8th year at Sam’s Club and the rumor started when a lot of Sam’s Club stores had closed about 2 years back.
I had a person on Facebook ask me if I organized for others. I started researching how much to charge and took a $100 course that a popular YouTuber Clutterbug was offering to see if I thought I could do organizing for other people. That same Saturday I created a Facebook page offering my services to see if it would stick. Would people start hiring me? That very Monday my boss and I were told after 2 years of rumors that indeed it was true. We both had until November 5th to decide if we were going to apply for another position or take the package and leave. I took it as a sign and took the package. I started getting business right away. Although in November when my full-time job was over I stopped getting clients. In March business started up again and my 4th year in business I made almost double my full-time job. Instead of hiring employees I raised my prices. I feel very blessed.
Carrie
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My struggles were the slow times I had to figure out what changes can I make to get through slower months. I started different packages to meet that need.
Also the heat was a factor do I offer garage organization during the summer or fall?
Some clients started out wanting all day all week organizing and then felt like it was to much. I figured out how many hours and days people can really do. Now I will only do 2 days max with a client unless it is a moving client, 3 to 6 hours. I can work 5 days a week but my clients can not.
As you know, we’re big fans of Fullerton’s Professional Organizing . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
At Fullerton’s Professional Organizing we help people
Declutter their Faith
Declutter their home
Declutter thier business
We are a well rounded Organizing business. We specialize in ADHD.
I am the most proud that people trust me to go into their private spaces and figure out what is going to work for their lifestyle and family.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Giving up working full-time with a paycheck and benefits is a risk. When that risk pays off it is such a relief but not guaranteed. Everything you do to stay open is a risk but it is well worth it.
Pricing:
- $360 per 6 hour sessions
- $90 for 3 hour virtual sessions over zoom
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.fullertonsprofessionalorganizing.com
- Instagram: @Fullertonsproorganizing
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