learn from the best of the best
Prepare to ignite your potential as you learn from and connect with the best of the best, top-tier industry professionals ready to share their expertise with you.
2025 Speakers
2025 Speakers
Melanie Summers
MELANIE’S MAINSTAGE SESSION:
confident sales for luxury organizers: turn consultations into booked clients
If you’re booking high-end clients (or want to), the consultation is where the magic happens — but only if you do it right! In this session, I’ll teach attendees how to transform every discovery call into an effortless yes using my proven sales techniques that connect, build trust, and close deals without ever feeling pushy.
MELANIE’S WORKSHOP SESSION:
ADHD organizing strategies: support neurodivergent clients with confidence
This growing niche is more than just a trend — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. In this hands-on workshop, I’ll teach organizers how to support clients with ADHD by building systems that actually work for them, fostering trust and building long-term client relationships.
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
The consultation formula - How to guide clients from pain point to vision to solution
Confident closing - Simple language shifts that turn “maybe” into “booked”
master the follow-up - Stay top of mind with friendly, strategic check-ins that seal the deal
Melissa Klug
the best organizing information i’ve learned from my podcast
Join Melissa Klug at the How-To Summit for an exclusive inside scoop on the latest industry news and trends! Drawing insights from her thriving podcast and coaching group for professional organizers, Melissa will share must-know updates to keep you ahead of the curve and in the know on finding more clients for your business. Don’t miss this expert deep dive!
boss babe panel
Success thrives in mastermind groups! Hear from this panel of boss babes as they discovered how collaboration, wisdom, and powerful connections accelerated their business growth and offered support they never knew they needed.
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
Understand ADHD-specific organizing challenges - impulsivity, decision fatigue, time blindness
Learn real-life organizing strategies like mini sessions, body doubling, and the Four-Box Method
Build rapport through clear, compassionate communication that fosters trust and repeat business
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
Collective Genius – Tap into diverse ideas and expertise that help you solve problems faster and smarter.
Accountability & Growth – Stay on track with regular check-ins and get pushed to level up by your peers.
Networking & Opportunities – Build valuable relationships and gain access to exclusive resources and collaborations.
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
insider industry trends – Get the latest updates shaping the professional organizing world, straight from Melissa’s extensive network.
real-world insights – Learn what’s working (and what’s not) from successful organizers in her coaching group and podcast community.
Actionable strategies – Walk away with practical tips for elevating your organizing business, finding more clients, and staying ahead of industry shifts.
Liz Wann
Tracy Bowers, Jennifer Johnson
Susie Salinas
Taylor Caruso
Taylor is a powerhouse entreprenuer who recently launched her own creative agency, dedicated to providing a fun, personalized experience for her clients. She will be sharing her top tricks for creating content that feels exciting and authentic to your unique target audience and how to craft content that not only engages but truly represents the heart of your brand.
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
unique engagement - you’ve heard it a million times - if you want to find success on social media, you have to engage on social media. Well, taylor will get down to the nitty gritty of how to do that in an efficient + effective way - because let’s face it, we don’t have all day to be dropping likes and comments.
simplified content creation - if creating content for your instagram is something that puts a chill down your spine, you are not alone. Taylor will be sharing a simplified, achIEvable way to approach content creation that every organizer can implement to get more action on socials.
knowing your why on socials - taylor is going to break down the reason it is vital to know your why behind your branding and how that why drives the content you create on socials.
Shannon Pirie
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Jenny Dietsch
The Summit Sisters
Get to know the Summit Sisters (a self appointed name because these gals all met at the how to summit)! These incredible women come from diverse industries, operate businesses of all sizes, and serve different markets—meaning they have a wealth of knowledge and they’re ready to tackle all your burning questions. Got something you’d love to ask? Submit your question here (there will be a link to submit questions for the panel that we will give to them beforehand) In the meantime, get to know the panel of these kick butt ladies dominating the organizing industry.
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
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from overwhelmed to organized: what i wish i know in my first year
Are you stuck in a loop of hesitation, imposter syndrome, and overwhelm? It’s time to break free! Join Jenny Dietsch, a seasoned professional organizer, as she shares the insider tips she wishes she knew from day one. Skip the growing pains and start strong—because being organized in business is just as important as organizing your clients’ spaces!
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
Stop hesitating — just start! Learn how to take action and build confidence, even when you feel unsure.
Set up your business before the chaos hits - Invest time in technology, workflows, procedures, and organization now, because once your business takes off, you won’t have time to stop and fix it!
Get your financial systems & business structure right from the start - Learn how to choose the best business structure, avoid IRS pitfalls, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor growth and make informed decisions.
What I wish I knew when I was starting out! - Lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and the best strategies for success.
Ask All with HOME+SORT
Ask All Workshop
YOU ASKED, THEY ANSWERED (or rather they will at HTS). Join Home Sort founders Brandie and Ryan for the Ask All Workshop—where no topic is off-limits! With humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom, they’ll candidly share the highs, lows, and everything in between. Bring your burning questions and get ready for real talk from two pros who’ve seen it all!
insights you’ll unlock in this session:
Unfiltered Advice – Brandie and Ryan will share the real, raw truths about running a successful organizing business—no sugarcoating- possible tears but no sugarcoating!
Lessons from Experience – Learn from their wins, mistakes, and everything in between to help you navigate your own journey.
Ask Anything – Get your most pressing questions answered with honesty, humor, and practical wisdom from two industry pros.
Submit your questions here!
we’ll do our best to make sure your burning questions are addressed at the summit!
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