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Answering The Questions We Hear You Asking The Most
When I was first coming into the industry I struggled with a variety of ignorances. It was so overwhelming that it was difficult to know where to start, what questions do I ask and who do I call to ask them. This is one of the very few industries (the only one I know of) that there is no common or widely known guide to the industry. From what skills you need, what education is recommended or even how to find a job. It’s not like in the Edwardian Era and before when you were born into the industry, now it’s a career choice. A career path with no obvious door, paved roads or signs pointing you in the right direction. My hopes are that these posts help guide future professionals along a smoother path than I took. Please comment with your thoughts and perceptions to help guide your fellow professionals towards success.
A Gift for Returning Students
I would like to offer returning students a special rate of $200 for the Essentials of Household & Estate Management. If you have been to an in-person class in the past and would like to retake the course, enter the month, year, and city you attended into the promo code field at the bottom of the Student Intake Form.
Private Service Networking – A Needed Change
DEMA’s downfall creates a fillable void for a higher standard in Private Service Networking. But it should be locally driven by Private Service Professionals.
Why Discretion Is So Important
“Discretion is the better part of Valor” and in our industry, it is a requirement! The only good time to bring up a Principal’s name is only when you are interviewing and it needs to be disclosed. Any other time it’s just unacceptable.
Working with Placement Agencies
Putting on a new hat, career-wise, is an educational opportunity that can drastically change your perspective. I've had several in my life-time: FOH Hotel Management, IT, Inn Keeper and for the last 15 years of being a Private Service Professional. It has the...
Household Management Software
We have a lot to do during the day, all the chaos we manage can result in missed tasks and a feeling of being overwhelmed. HomeZada allows us to manage 70% of the chaos, allowing the House Manager to focus 100% on the 30% of unexpected.
Angie’s List Warning
Contrary to their claims, Angie’s List does not offer all reviews. A PSP, is NOT ALLOWED to post a review on behalf of their Principal. Read here about my experience with them.
Identifying Vendors
One of the fun parts of our job is that we have to "think outside the box"on a regular basis. We often run into issues in which we are ignorant and have to source a vendor that will not try to take advantage of us or the street address. The keywords in this process...
Helping Raise the Red Flags
I was recently asked how we could publicly identify the employers in our industry to help professionals from being taken advantage of or being treated poorly. Unfortunately, due to the dynamic nature of human diversity, there are good and bad professionals as well as...
3-part FaceBook Live Event
A three-part series discussing some of the core personality traits and experiences you need to be a Private Service Professional.
Choosing A School
Many times have I been approached to discuss what school a Private Service Professional should attend. This can be a difficult question to answer. While there are only a few to select from, the cost and time commitment can make it a difficult choice. Here are my...
How to Read Clothing Labels
Ever wonder what those symbols mean that are on the tags inside your clothes? I know they seem like random symbols, but they are crucial to the longevity of your clothing. Washing temperature and settings, bleaching, drying, ironing and whether the item should be dry...
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