Today, we’d like to introduce you to Annie Schmidt.
Hi Annie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I have always been interested in entrepreneurship and working for myself. I spent 13 years in the corporate world working for a large manufacturing company. I loved the people, but I was ready to try something new!
When Covid hit, I started organizing my home and friend’s homes to ease my anxiety. I found that I loved the combination of function and design, and it gave me an outlet to be creative and stay busy. My organizing business allows me to balance my life as a mom and do something for myself to stay active. I love to meet new people, and my passion has been helping moms and families find peace in their homes!
I find that the key to a successful organization is a combination of function and beauty. I like to create systems for my clients that are functional, easy to maintain, and make sense for the family–but that also look beautiful. I have favorite products to use in each job, but I love to customize my projects to each specific client based on what they need and love.
My specialty is busy families because I truly believe that if you can have an organized system in your home, you will ultimately have more time to spend on the things that really matter.
After only 4 years in business, we have 10 employees and have worked on countless homes and businesses in Dallas and beyond! We work on projects as small as a pantry or closet, all the way to a whole home concierge move-in, including unpacking, shelf lining, and setting up all organizational systems from the start!
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I don’t think any small business always has a smooth road! Part of entrepreneurship is learning and meeting challenges along the way, and it is what makes the job fun for me. I have had contract questions, communication clarifications, and employee challenges.
I have learned something from every job, and we are continuously improving to make our business better each and every day! Struggles are what challenge a business to improve and grow, and I am grateful for sticky situations that have ultimately improved our processes!
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about SOS: Schmidt Organization Systems?
SOS was born from a passion for creating peace in the most important space in our lives – our home. I firmly believe that if your surroundings are not peaceful, you cannot fully relax.
Physical clutter breeds mental clutter! We specialize in helping our clients determine what is important in their homes and creating maintainable systems that are easy to follow and give everything a home. When organizational systems are properly set up, everyone in the home knows where things belong, and it is easy to tidy.
We start each job with an in-person consultation to discuss goals, time estimates, budgets, and aesthetics. We maintain clear communication with the client throughout the process.
My sales and business background helps me communicate clearly with clients to eliminate any surprises and deliver exactly what they need for each specific project. We strive for 100% satisfaction with every client. I have a team and project managers helping at each job, but I am very involved and part of each project. This allows me to guarantee our quality and bring a more personal approach – and my clients feel like trusted friends are helping them!
We differentiate ourselves in many ways- we are professional and efficient. We have processes in place that eliminate confusion and questions. And we love to set ourselves apart by not only providing functional organization but also creating beautiful systems that complement the aesthetic of the home!
We have now been in business for almost 4 years, and we have had countless projects in Dallas and beyond. I have learned a TON about business, management, and refining our craft, and we are proud of our growth!
We couldn’t do what we’re doing without referrals and followers, and I am so grateful for each and every friend and client who has supported SOS! It is the greatest compliment when we get asked back for a second project with a client or they share our services with their friends!
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I have always been a go-getter! My parents instilled independence in me from a young age, and I have worked since I was 12. Being busy has always been part of my personality!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.soshomeorg.com
- Instagram: @soshomeorganization
- Facebook: SOS – Schmidt Organization Systems
Image Credits
Heather Zak Designs
