Testimonials
What clients have said about Janise Beguhl of Shipshape Organizing
(All quotes used with permission.)
We were quite encouraged after our time with you. You gave us a lot to think about. We really enjoyed working with you, and it is good to have those suggestions coming from a third party. We can’t wait to get started!
—Chris & Sue Resig
What you have is the skill and ability to tactfully and graciously assist the client in identifying what he or she wants. I always felt like I was in control and you were just helping me to sort out in my mind what I wanted. You helped me clarify the pluses and minuses (i.e., MY values) of keeping an item or clearing it out, so that I could make decisions without regret. Your communication skills and your accessibility (in that I could email you anytime and call your cell) are greatly above average, and you are friendly and easy to talk to, to boot. And I didn't have to have the energy to keep YOU going; rather, YOUR energy and focus kept us both rolling along. I just had to decide what to keep and what to purge (with the aforementioned help), and you were discreetly in the background, swiftly getting things we were donating folded and ready to go. Thanks again for a very positive experience.
—Barbara Haschmann
People who haven’t gone through the organizing process don’t realize how good they will feel afterward.
—C.G.
Janise is very thorough, very knowledgeable in her field and very good at helping [people] reach their personal organizing goals. Her insight provided me with ways to eliminate clutter, provide a place or home for things, and organize in a way that fits with who I am. She showed me how to keep what works for me and change what isn’t working. She helped me to assess and set personal goals, create space, and…regain energy and focus. On a personal level, I find her to be trustworthy and reliable. I highly recommend Janise for all aspects of organizing.
—Gerry, Teacher
Janise helped me organize my Christmas decorations. Decorations are now easy to get out and put back. I know exactly where to put everything away—ornaments, lights, etc. Having my Christmas stuff organized made the entire Christmas season less stressful and more enjoyable.
—Marilyn
I am so excited about my kitchen counters! It has been a week now and my counters are still clutter-free! The organization files are also working great! Thanks!
—Chris
As the mother of three kids, ages five and under, I wanted to home-school, but was unable to get my household mess under control so I would have the time I needed. Through Janise’s help and coaching, every room in my house has been transformed. The concepts I learned have changed my life and my family’s lives. I now have a whole new level of freedom with my house and family.
—Kathryn, mother of three
As a single dad, [my] time is at a premium. Shedding wasted time and energy is essential. My clutter gave my son a reason not to focus and not to communicate. By using some of the tools and techniques that you shared, I am able to break the pattern of clutter. Thank you.
—Jim, single dad & inventor
Janise’s ability to create simple systems resulted in many hours of increased productivity. . . and that means MORE SALES.
—Patrick, real estate associate broker
Your work with me helped me in the process of moving on after the split from my ex. Organizing the house from top to bottom was an integral part of “taking back my house”—making it mine again after it had been “ours” for almost 9 years. It’s clear that you’re aware of, and sensitive to, various emotional issues that can arise during the organizing process. There’s a delicate balance between staying business-like & keeping the organizing on track, and being patient & understanding while the client deals with some painful feelings from time to time. That requires a level of trust that goes far beyond such issues as “just how embarrassed am I to discover that I’ve got 8 kinds of cover-up in my make-up collection?” or “please tell me that other people are just as buried under stacks of paper as I am.”
—Catherine