Coaching for Professional Organizers

You realized that you have a skill that most others don't. You also found out that there is a market out there for your skill. You found a name for your company, and got your business cards printed. Now what?

Figen Genco was interviewed by SCORE National for her success at the end of her first year in business as a professional organizer. Her published story was sent to 10,500 subscribers nationally by SCORE newsletter in December 2002. She had worked as a college teacher long years and never run any type of business before.

If you want to succeed, do what successful does. Figen will teach you how she walked the path and give you the directions to where she is now! She has the right answers, which she personally discovered. Figen’s coaching covers organizing, how to find clients, client relations, best marketing tactics, proper business etiquette and her secrets of successful networking.

FIgen with NAPO president Barry Izsak

Figen recently spoke on Networking at annual NAPO national convention in May 2003, in Denver, CO.

Coaching Services Cover:

A. Before Starting

• What does a professional organizer do?
• Do I need special certification?
• Is this field primarily for women?
• What qualifications do I need?
• I am very organized, does that mean I can be a good PO?
• What skills do l need?
• Do all the organizers have the same skills?
• How do I know my specialty?
• Part time or Full time?
• Work from home versus from an office?
• Is there a big enough market for me?
• How about next door competition?
• Solo or partnerships?

B. Organizations To Get Help

• Introduction and contact information for the organizations
• What do these organizations do?
• How do I benefit from them?
• Is coaching beneficial?

C. Business Basics

1. Starting
   • How To Start a Business (Resources for Business Plan, licensing issues, loans and insurance)- Resources
   • Setting Up Your Office (Physical set up and business cards, stationery..etc)
   • Setting Your Fees
   • Creating a Portfolio
   • Your First Visit
   • How To make a good first impression
2. Growing
   • Managing Work
   • Effective Scheduling
   • Contact Management
   • Successful Marketing Tactics
   • Effective PR tips
   • Your Website
   • How to Find Clients
   • How to Follow Up
   • Closing On The Phone
   • Scheduling Appointments
   • Client Relations
   • How to Avoid Unpaid Visits
3. Organizing Basics
   • Choosing Your Expertise Area
   • Self Improvement Resources
   • Organizing Tools
   • Visiting a Client
   • Information and Resources on Specific Areas, Industry Terms
4. Questions & Answers

You will achieve:

• Confidence
• Know-how
• Professional wisdom
• Developed skills

Packages to choose:

Hourly rate for phone coaching $85.
Three individual half hour coaching sessions per month with unlimited email support is $225/month.
Four individual half hour coaching sessions per month with unlimited email support is $275/month.
Payment is by check or money order and is required before the sessions start each month.

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