Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Gagliano
Hi Andrea, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I am messy by nature and have always sought out ways to make my like better,simpler, tidier and more functional. The key to this was aesthetic organization. When beauty and function combine, maintainable systems are created that last a lifetime!
Six years ago I was wrapping up a wonderful stint as “stay at home mom” to my two kids and knew I needed a career as my next step. I excitedly set out to share my organizational findings with anyone who wanted to make their life more beautiful, functional and organized.
My husband helped me select the name “Ace of Space Organization” and I hit the ground running. I honed my in-home skills practicing on friends and family. The year I began my business, Marie Kondo had gained some fame and folks were beginning to actively seek out a better way to be. I was thrilled to answer the call and help them simplify and beautify!
I hustled hard and was able to get some great news interviews and work for some wonderful social media influencers, including Naomi Olindo from Bravo TV’s Southern Charmed. Business boomed after that and then quieted quickly with the onset of COVID 19.
Ace of Space has had highs and lows but overall it has maintained a lovely, steady pace which is perfect for me, a mom of two young kids, allowing me time and metal space to manage a home, family and my passion of organizing for myself and others.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Business is rarely if ever a smooth road and I would say I have had two major obstacles to explore. The first would be COVID 19 which put a complete stop on business, especially as I was working directly with people in their homes. During this time I restructured, worked out some kinks, helped folks as much as I could online and prepared to hit the ground running! This was a super helpful downtime as clients were very eager to get us in their homes once the restrictions were lifted.
My second major obstacle is the ever changing work/life balance. To continue to grow your business, you will inevitably have to sacrifice somewhere. To be incredibly present at home, you will have to sacrifice the growth of your business. Through constant analysis and with the support of my family and husband, we have found a healthy balance that we will work to keep as our life, the economy, the amount of interested clients, etc. will forever be changing and shifting.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Our business is all about creating functional and beautiful systems in our clients’ homes that will keep them organized and able to operate at a high level of order!
We consult before our organization and survey the spaces that we will be working on. We measure, decide which bins will go where (lazy susans, bins, drawer organizers, etc.) and then assist our clients in purchasing their necessary products. On the day of organizing we implement the systems we designed and then fill the products with the clients’ items!
The end result is a gorgeous space where all items are easy to find and clearly labeled. When our clients go to grab towel from the hall closet, a snack from the pantry, etc. they can find it easily and enjoy the beauty of the space at the same time.
Our favorite space to organize is pantries. They become the showpiece of the home and are so fun for our client to show off. Grocery shopping becomes easier and dare I say cheaper as our client’s avoid waste and expired food.
Our secret sauce is our streamlined process and our personal pick of products. We have used every good bin that is out there and we know what will work best and solve the most problems in each space. Our gift is finding creative solutions for each unique space with our vast organizational knowledge.
We are currently working on an online course to help others “Ace their Space” on their own!
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
To be successful the number one thing you need is the willingness to not give up. You will be discouraged and disheartened constantly but if you continue to believe in yourself and your work, nothing can stop you.
Pricing:
- In home work is $125 per hour for two organizers
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.aceofspaceorganization.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/aceofspaceorganization
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/aceofspaceorganization
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@aceofspaceorganization7658
