Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kristi Omdahl. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kristi, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you tell us a bit about who your hero is and the influence they’ve had on you?

When it comes to business, my Dad has been a huge inspiration.

Early in life, he began his entrepreneurial journey and built a very successful global marketing corporation. But after a few decades, he realized something was missing. He left the company he built, went back to school to become a therapist, and started over at 50. He has since built a thriving practice, but more importantly, he’s now doing what he loves most and is making a profound difference in peoples’ lives.

I, too, spent a few decades in the corporate world and always felt like something was missing. My Dad inspired me to follow my passion for organizing and not be afraid to take a risk and start a new path at 40. Growing up, he always told me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and give it everything you have.

Walking away from the safety net of my old life was super scary, but I’m so glad I did it! It has been the most rewarding life change. I’m thankful for my Dad’s bravery, as he’s been inspiring in many ways. And we’re both proof that it’s never too late to start a new endeavor.

Kristi, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

After nearly 20 years in the corporate world, I was craving change.

I felt like I was at the top of my game at the executive level but ultimately lacked fulfillment. I was approaching 40, and I kept thinking, what do the next 20 years look like? Do I want to keep doing this?

KO Luxury Organizing was born in 2020, the year of all years! For me, many silver linings came out of the pandemic, and this is one of them. I was laid off from my corporate position and had this epiphany moment where I realized – “oh my goodness, I’m incredibly organized! People pay people for this! This is a skill! I should start a business.” It rapidly unfolded from there.

As a professional organizer, I help my clients create efficiencies in their everyday lives by creating organizing systems and solutions throughout their homes. Think pantries, kitchens, closets, garages – you name it – I organize it. And I love it so much! When I’m working with a client, I’m literally so happy. It’s fulfilling on so many levels.

There’s nothing more amazing than watching the stress melt away from clients’ faces when they see their newly organized space. It’s the absolute best! My clients are looking to relieve stress, feel more productive, and have effective systems that make their lives easier, and I love using my organizational skills to help them do this. I get to do what I love most and positively impact people’s lives. Win, win.

While part of me wishes I had started KO Luxury Organizing many moons ago, I’m glad I didn’t. Life is a journey, and my 20 years in the corporate world gave me the tools, skills, and experience needed to build a successful business quickly, and I’m beyond grateful for that.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

Referrals and Google Ads.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

As they say, the proof is in the pudding!

In the beginning, I organized the homes of my friends and family for free in exchange for testimonials and photos (if they were happy with my work, of course!). I did this because I knew I needed to be able to visually prove to potential clients that I had the skills they were looking for. Eventually, I had enough “before/after” photos and testimonials to build my brand, a website, and social media accounts that were an authentic reflection of my work.

From there, I networked like a maniac. I met with hundreds of people in the Denver community that had similar clientele and/or were in a complimentary industry to get my name out there and spread the word about KO Luxury Organizing. Being able to showcase my work during these meetings was vital in building my reputation as it proved to people that I was legit. This effort led to referrals and helped me grow my social following, LinkedIn contacts, and email list. Plus, I met a lot of fantastic business owners along the way that I can refer business back to.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.koluxury.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotheorganizer/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kotheorganizer
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kotheorganizer/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiomdahl/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUo5OYJD5ud–H4ZUXd1dw

Image Credits
For the image titled “Kristi Omdahl,” you can credit Vanessa Miranda, Two One Photography.