Hello Good People of Los Angeles and the World!
It's been awhile, I've missed you :)
I just had a simple, kind text message sent from a client and it really got me thinking about what things are worth to people, what I feel my worth is and how I want to make sure I am not "taking anyone for a ride" professionally. Although I am one of the lowest cost organizers in town!
Here is the Text:
I overhauled her daughter's closet. She is a young actress and needed all her clothes separated, organized and labeled for call-backs and last minute auditions. And ALL the years of junk in the big walk-in removed. She is on a budget right now, I get it and I appreciate that she considered me a part of her budget last week.
I love getting texts like this, because (well, because of ego, of course) but also because they are telling me that the money they spend has not been wasted. I have never thought domestic or personal services are a waste of money but we live in a very split culture about it. Especially in LA. I have often said "I'm a luxury for people." BUT if I wasn't me and I lived in chaos? I'd hire me w/o question. I can't do my eyebrows or nails for shit, so I NEED those people and I tip them fat! (I'm Italian, my eyebrows are no joke.)
SO....
I did a little research and I'm reminded of how extremely expensive this service can be - I mean three to four times my rate! I currently charge $35 an hour w/ a 4 hour minimum. Free phone consult, $50 in-home consult. Working lunch on 6+ hours.
These two companies in SoCal & NoCal alone charge DBL/TRIPLE my fee:
Bos Organization Los Angeles Metro Area - Residential Organizing Fee Structure + Pricing
- Free Phone Consultation
- 2-Hour Organizing Consultation + Assessment: $200
- Half day/3 HRS: $255
- Full day/6HRS W/ 1 HR LUNCH: $510
- Full week (with 2 organizers): $2900
Fee Structure + Pricing
- Free Phone Consultation
- HALF DAY/4-Hour Session: $375
- 3 Half Days: $1175
- 5 Half Days: $2375
| LO* | LO + 1 SO | LO + 2 SO | LO + 3 SO | LO + 4 SO | LO + 5 SO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 HOURS | 195 | 275 | 375 | 475 | 565 | 665 |
| 4 HOURS | 315 | 515 | 705 | 895 | 1,075 | 1,255 |
| 6 HOURS | 470 | 765 | 1,050 | 1,325 | 1,595 | 1,865 |
| 8 HOURS | 615 | 1,010 | 1,385 | 1,750 | 2,105 |
Most clients opt for our 6-hour package. LO = Lead Organizer SO = Supporting Organizer(s)
So, it's always good to do due diligence, but if you check back here once in awhile, I'll probably have done it for you :)
Be well, and as always ~ Thanks for reading!!! xo ruby
