We recently connected with Leigh Ann Pigg and have shared our conversation below.

Leigh Ann, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What do you think it takes to be successful?

People love when you are your true and authentic self. Pretending to be something or someone that you are not can be rough for a business trying to grow. Being able to find your own vibe, routine and mission is so vital in order to have new and current clients trust you and your craft.

In the organizing industry, being aesthetic and having it all together is a big “look” for business owners. It is all about who can make their spaces look and feel the best enough to share and grab other peoples attention. While I agree that having a good look is great for business, I also believe having a great owner-client relationship is the most important part. Not only do I strive to create nice looking and functional systems for my clients, but I also share the reality of what it is like to be a professional organizer on social media. So, whether its making silly videos, posting “behind the scenes” or answering followers questions truthfully with no filter… I love to do it all!

In the end we are all normal human beings just trying to fit in. No one actually knows what they’re doing, but we are all learning along the way. Being successful is relative to who you hold yourself to be and the goals you carry. We are always wanting more, but being able to stay true to morals and your craft for your clients is what matters most.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started my business in January 2023 with wide eyes and a full heart ready to jump into the world of being a professional organizer! Of course I have experienced several hiccups throughout the way, but being able to perfect my craft project after project has been so fulfilling. I became certified in professional organizing through IAP and it has given me the confidence to organize for my clients and have them trust the process.

The services I provide can range from simple decluttering sessions to full move out/move in sessions for families that need a little guidance in the process. I also offer personalized proposals for clients who want to organize all on their own, but just need a little guidance in order to be successful. I pride myself on being set apart from other organizers in the area simple by listening and understanding my clients wants and needs. Sometimes we can get carried away with our “wants” based on the things we actually need In order to see a change in our organizing journey. Some professional organizers tend to only have the goal of creating spaces to their own look for their own gain, but I love helping my clients with what they have an encouraging them with other supplies that could also help their spaces.

I am the most proud of my ability to be flexible with my clients and their projects. Sometimes (majority of the time) projects and ideas can change on the spot when people start changing their minds. It’s reassuring to know I am able to guide my clients through projects with patience, encouragement and a little bit of light-hearted jokes to get the job done.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to quickly unlearn getting too attached and connected to clients items and sentimental stories. Coming from a background of storing sentimental items, it was difficult hearing individual stories about how/why people came to store and hold onto their items they no longer need or use. I am a very sentimental person, but I have learned that clients will hire me simply because they need another person present in order to know they can let go of items.

For example- a client of mine was moving out of her long-time home and downsizing. She no longer had any living relatives or family near by yet she had enough glass and serving pieces to host over 200 people. This had been a long time collection of the client and such a beautiful story went along with the reasons of why she had so many pieces – her and her husband had been collecting glassware and serving pieces since they had been married because it was their favorite pass time. Now that her husband has been gone for over 10 years, she admitted she never used the collection and didn’t plan to… yet she wanted to keep over 200 pieces. We had a great heart-to-heart over our 3 days working together about the benefits of donating her collection to facilities and families who would actually use and enjoy her collection to its full potential.

How did you build your audience on social media?

The sillier you are, the more people will love to follow you! When I first started growing my business on social media I thought I had to have the “perfect look” to my final products and how I ran my business. Turns out, that’s what every other organizer does! I knew I did not want to be like every other account on social media, so I decided to be myself and make videos based on my humor, realities, and accomplishments. So far its going great after only being in the game for a year!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thetidypiggorganizing.com
• Instagram: @thetidypigg
• Facebook: The Tidy Pigg Organizing

Image Credits

n/a