We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rachel Winkler a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Rachel, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Are you happier as a business owner? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job?
Owning my professional home organizing business has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. While there are certainly benefits to a regular office job—like stability and a set routine—at the end of the day, I love being a business owner for so many reasons.
One of the greatest benefits of being a business owner is having the freedom to make my own decisions. I get to shape the direction of my business, set my own goals, and create a service that reflects my passion for organization and helping others.
Another huge benefit is having control over my schedule. I love the flexibility of setting my own hours and designing a work-life balance that suits me, especially now that I am a mom! This allows me to be more present in both my personal and professional life, which is something I deeply value.
Beyond that, I have the privilege of choosing who I work with. Every client I take on is someone I genuinely want to help, and that makes my work even more rewarding. I thrive on building positive relationships with my clients and knowing that my organizing services make a real difference in people’s lives.
Finally, no two days are ever the same! Every home, every client, and every project brings new challenges and opportunities to be creative. I love the variety in my work and the sense of accomplishment that comes with transforming a space into something functional and beautiful.
Being a business owner comes with its challenges, but the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment it brings make it all worth it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
Rachel, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is Rachel Winkler, and I am the owner of tidyspot, a New York City Professional Organizing service. I help my clients – both individuals and businesses – organize their spaces functionally and beautifully.
Especially in the case of my residential clients, in New York City, most of us live in small spaces without the storage benefits of garages, basements, and attics. People generally have too much stuff for the size of their homes. I help my clients thoughtfully declutter and organize their spaces so that they keep the items they truly love and use, and can find and access them easily.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
The greatest source of new clients for my business has been Facebook Parent Groups. These communities are filled with people looking for trusted recommendations, and word-of-mouth referrals within these groups have been invaluable. Many of my clients find me through posts from previous clients. I am so grateful for every single referral.
How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start your business?
I didn’t hesitate to start my business because I didn’t need any initial funding. The risk was low since I was offering a service-based business that required very little overhead. With just myself, a label maker, and a few trusty organizing tools, I was able to get started right away, focusing on building my client base rather than worrying about large startup costs.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thetidyspot.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidyspot
Image Credits
Rachel Winkler