Interview with Professional Organizer Jenny Dietsch
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My latest interview is with Jenny Dietsch of Getting it Done Organizing in Dallas, Texas. In addition to her specialties, Residential Organizing and Move Management, Jenny offers Holiday Prep and Clean-Up, Photo & Memory Organization, and Functional Space Planning. Let’s get to know her!
Jenny, welcome to Your Organizing Business! How did you come up with your business name?
When I decided to start an organizing business I knew it had to be Getting it Done Organizing because I am all about getting things done. I hate unfinished projects and tasks and I am a doer.
How has your business changed since you first started out?
My business has changed a lot. In 2015, I started out all by myself. Very quickly I realized there was a huge demand for my services, and I needed help getting it done. I started hiring and training new employees and eventually set up the company infrastructure, project management, and billing systems. We have grown to about 20 employees and work with numerous independent contractors and outside vendors to offer a complete organizing or moving experience.
How do you approach a new organizing project?
Every client and project is unique. We always send a lead organizer to consult with the client and review the space before we schedule any work. At the consultation we discuss project ideas, take measurements, and take photos and videos of the spaces.
From there we pre-order any supplies needed and create a general project over-view. We research alternative ideas and look for new and unique ways to solve every problem.
What would you do differently if you were starting your business today?
If I was starting out today, I would spend more time building operation systems and understanding marketing strategies. I would also have outsourced a lot of things much sooner so that I could focus on growing the business.
At what moment did you consider yourself successful?
I realized that I had achieved a level of success that I had not anticipated was when I started hiring employees.
What is the biggest challenge you currently face in your business?
The biggest challenge I face in business today is hiring and training new employees quickly as well as setting up operational systems to streamline the onboarding and training process.
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve discovered about running an organizing business?
The most surprising thing I have learned about running this business is how much I love learning. Everyday I learn something new about business, people, or myself. I love that I can show my children that you are never too old to learn new things and grow.
What’s your favorite organizing product?
My favorite organizing product is my label maker. Adding labels is the best way to keep a system working. People have no excuse not to put things in the correct places.
What professional associations or other organizations do you belong to?
National Association of Productivity and Organization (NAPO) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
What do you like to do when you’re not working?
When I am not working, I am at my children’s sporting events and theater performances or shuttling them here and there. I also love to snowboard or sit on the beach when I get the chance.
What else should we know about you?
I am a high-energy, can-do person! I love my family, my job, and my life. I feel so blessed to be where I am today personally and professionally!
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I always enjoy your interviews, and learning a bit about other people in this profession. Sounds like Jenny’s business took off very quickly – way to go! When you have a fast-growing business, systems are critical. So smart to think about getting these in place early on. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
That is tremendous growth! Not everyone wants to grow a team, but Jenny’s story proves that it’s possible!
Hi Seana,
Thank you! Systems are everything in residential organizing and in business in general. It has been fun learning about the business side of organizing. Always learning! Thank you for the support! Best, Jenny
How impressive that Jenny grew her business so quickly! This is a beautiful example of her description of being a “doer.” She is all that! I can imagine the challenge of designing and implementing systems when growth is so fast. But it sounds like Jenny is more than up to that task.
I always enjoy learning about fellow organizers and appreciate this series, Janet.
Very impressive, especially considering there are many other professional organizers in her area! Or maybe that’s a plus – the larger the population, the more people who know about organizers and how helpful they are!
Great interview, Janet! I love learning about Jenny and her business. It is a great inspiration.
I’m glad you found it inspiring.
What a fun, lively interview — I always look forward to posts in this series — and Jenny’s company has had a remarkable trajectory. It’s always fascinating to see how different organizing practices work, and one like Jenny’s with a large staff, almost like a law firm or an ad agency but with organizers, is an exciting model. She sure IS someone getting it done!
Good point!
Great interview, Janet. It was nice to get to know Jenny. Thanks for shining a spotlight on women loving what they do and achieving success.
Thanks, Deb!