Today we’d like to introduce you to Sherry and Paula Gangel. They share their team’s story with us below:
We are sisters born and raised in the Midwest (Kansas City area). Sherry relocated to Carlsbad, CA in 2019. Paula followed in 2020 after both our parents passed away. We were both tired of our corporate jobs and were looking for a venture that would be more enjoyable and flexible. We launched our business in September of this year (2021). We are sisters, roommates, business partners and friends! Our business is called Bee Organized San Diego. We are professional organizers specializing in purging and down-sizing. We can help coordinate, pack and unpack for moves, or simply restore order and reduce clutter in closets, pantries, kitchens, garages…any space in the home. We pride ourselves on being confidential, compassionate and judgment-free! We offer free, no obligation assessments for anyone thinking about decluttering their home or office.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Because we are recent transplants from the Midwest, we encountered some difficulties in getting the business off the ground because of our lack of professional and social networks. However, we have found the people of San Diego County to be friendly, open, and very accessible in assisting us in whatever way possible. We are establishing a great network of wonderful businesses and people who take an interest in our success and helping us grow our customer base and gain meaningful partnerships throughout San Diego and North County.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Professional Organizing is a relatively new industry that has arisen due to the need people have of managing their stuff. Many people are paying for storage units to house items they no longer have room for in their residence or cannot park their cars in the garage due to the excessive amount of items stored there. Our job is to help go through bins and boxes of possessions and determine if it is still useful and/or meaningful to the owner. We assist them in making the sometimes emotional and difficult decision to keep, trash, donate, or sell. We gently ask questions to guide these decisions, such as: “Have you used the item in the past year? Will you use the item in the upcoming year? Does the item have special meaning to you? Do you love it?” We are different from other Professional Organizers in that we work with the homeowner to sort and purge and find a home for all of their belongings. This creates a sustainable system that the owner can replicate and continuously use, keeping clutter at bay and restoring peace and order to their environment.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Our industry of Professional Organizing has seen rapid growth recently. People are busy with their jobs, children, hobbies, and other obligations and do not have the time or inclination to organize their spaces on their own. Also, US consumers have more disposable income and access to cheap goods than almost anywhere else in the world. Our houses have gotten bigger, and we have a consumer mindset to buy more to fill our spaces. There is also a minimalist movement starting that encourages owning less and enjoying life more. People are willing to set aside a few hours with a Professional Organizer to completely overhaul a space to maximize the storage potential and reduce any excess or unwanted items. When everything is easily found and useful, this brings an atmosphere of tranquility to the space. It saves people time because they are no longer looking for lost or misplaced items. It saves them money because they are not buying duplicates or items that are not necessary. Organizing a space provides a sense of calm and harmony which can affect the entire family dynamic.
Pricing:
- $150.00 per hour
Contact Info:
- Email: sherry@beeorganized.com
- Website: BeeOrganized.com/SanDiego
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beeorganizedsandiego/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beeorganizedsandiego
- Twitter: @GangelSherry
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bee-organized-san-marcos
Image Credits
Images of Paula and Sherry Gangel courtesy of Robin J. Portrait, San Diego. www.RobinJPortrait.com
