Today we’d like to introduce you to Liz Wann.
Hi Liz, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
As a child, I was always organized. The one who cleaned the house, the one who kept everyone’s lives in order. I just thought it was normal… Honestly, I didn’t realize it was a “gift” until I became a mom and watched my daughter Ellie grow into my little mini-me. When she was two, her toys were always organized by size and color, and she cleaned things for fun. FOR FUN! Who does that!? Wait, I do…this is when the thought of turning my passion into a career started.
At the same time, I was working with my husband in real estate, and I would help our clients prep their homes for the market. When you are a realtor, you see a lot of homes, and I realized that people needed my help. I decided to launch Coastal Organizing Company and make it my side hustle. However, after a few months of doing it, it became a full-time job. I decided to jump all in. A few weeks after I made this decision, I found out I was pregnant with my second. I realized that I would need to start building out a team pretty quickly if I was going to keep business going in 9 months. By the time my son came, I had a team of three organizers. They thankfully kept projects going, and I would stop by to check-in. I even would bring my son from time to time.
Fast forward to now (five years later), I have a team of seven, a 1,200 sq ft warehouse, a Ford Transit cargo van and we help over 150 clients a year in Orange County. We do travel and have even helped clients in LA, Montana, and Napa,
I am so grateful for my team and I couldn’t do it without them.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have been in business for five years, and there have been so many ups and downs. The biggest struggle of all was during COVID. Like many small business owners, I had to navigate shutting down, opening back up, and all the changes I had to make within my business. It was a difficult time.
Overall, running a business has not been smooth by any means, and I have sacrificed a lot to get to where I am today. But honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. What I have learned is so valuable. I am also able to model to my two kids (ages 4 and 7) how to be a great mom and run a business all at the same time.
I look at my obstacles/challenges as opportunities. This may sound odd, but I would choose a bumpy road every time if given the choice.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Coastal Organizing Company?
We are a full-service professional organizing company that specializes in full home transformations. We offer moving concierge services and take care of everything for our clients. From editing, packing, and scheduling movers to unpacking our clients in their new home
We also offer interior styling and stocking services. This means we not only purchase decor and style our client’s home, but we can fully stock a client’s home with anything they may need. From cleaning supplies, towels, kitchen tools, utensils, plates, and cups, we can source & purchase and install for our clients. Imagine moving and coming home to everything in its place.
At the end of January, we are launching our first digital decluttering course that will help our students declutter their entire home on their own. Excited to help more across the world get their homes in order.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I was a silly kid but also type A. I am a good mix of both. I also am creative and have always loved style, design, photography, and music.
Interest-wise – I have always loved organizing and cleaning. Did it for fun growing up.
I have always been into sports and working out. I was very into running and tennis growing up.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.coastalorganizingcompany.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastalorganizingcompany/
Image Credits
Sylviray photography
