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I am pleased to write this letter on behalf of Brenden McDaniel, whose professional organizing services I have used since the fall of 2004. At the time, I was recovering from a heart attack and needed assist- ance with several organizing projects in my home. It had never occurred to me to call upon a professional organizer, but I am very glad I did. From the outset, Brenden demonstrated many of the qualities that make him so easy to work with. He is pleasant and enthusiastic, and clearly enjoys the process of helping people cope with restoring a sense of order to their surroundings. It requires a great deal of patience to help people do the actual work of clearing, sorting, and parting with possessions (and clutter) they have spent years acquiring. Brenden is not only patient, but perceptive; he is skilled at matching his pace to his client's as the situation calls for. He has the ability to approach problem-solving in a neutral, non-judgmental way, and is also flexible about adapting his ideas so they work best for the client. Brenden's services make the process of organizing less stressful; when the sheer size of the problem seems so overwhelming it's hard to know where to begin, Brenden always has a plan and encouraging words to keep the end result in sight. Achieving tangible results is the best part about working with a professional organizer like Brenden. He not only helps with the immediate problem at hand, but helps set up systems so that it's possible to stay organized. Rather than tell his client what they should be doing, he's always ready to roll up his sleeves and actually get to work. That to me is the mark of a true professional. -----Kay Chiples My husband and I also
used to do the flea market circuit so you can about imagine what I have to
go through in order to even think about selling any of it or selling the
home. I wanted to do this when my husband was still able to help in
decision-making and Brenden of Action Organizing Services is very
understanding of the situation and respectful of my husband when it becomes
difficult at times. Some days we work really fast, others are slower
paced so that my husband feels a part of all of it, but through it all
Brenden has assisted in the sorting and downsizing. Packing to move to a new home is nothing but headaches and backaches. When
you have to place a spouse or parent in a care facility it also brings heartache
to all the events leading up to it. Moving involves lots of decisions in a
short period of time: What to keep? Toss? Give away? Sell? Brenden has helped in
this decision making process to sort out only what we need, use and love. I'm making memories just in the effort we are taking to do this and my
garage and basement are all packed and labeled. Brenden has arranged for
pick-up of unwanted items for charities or drops them off himself. He has
arranged for removal of waste including hazardous materials. We still have
a ways to go, but I am so happy with the result. -----Gloria Goller My mom was delighted with the work that you did! She was so
grateful, thanks for doing a fabulous job. I will keep your website
bookmarked in case we want to do more work for her in the future. ----Anne Martin Brenden McDaniel has organized my home for me. The work Action
Organizing Services™ did for me made it possible to maintain independent
living in my own home. I am a stroke victim and now I can move around my
home without assistance and everything is in easy reach for me. ----G. Nagle
My father and I contacted Action Organizing Services last summer to assist with organizing my father’s home of 45 years in order to sell it and relocate my father. Uprooting an elderly parent is no small undertaking and Brenden was sensitive to an older adult’s needs and preferences. He scheduled two hour sessions of organization to not disrupt my father’s schedule unduly and to not overwhelm him. During their organizing sessions he listened to my dad’s concerns, fears and memories as only another male could do. If there were issues that I needed to know, Brenden called and together we strategize a plan or solution. I am convinced that the numerous phone conversations that took place between Brenden and me eased a very difficult transition for my father. Brenden did not to just condense my father’s belongings. He assisted with much needed emotional support for my dad and me. Brenden McDaniel exemplifies outstanding customer service. While Brenden was on a much deserved weekend in Chicago, my father called in a panic about an issue unrelated to Brenden’s organizational work. Brenden cut his weekend short and drove several hours just to alleviate an old man’s level of stress. Brenden went way beyond an organizer’s call of duty. He has continued this customer service even though he is no longer contracted by my father. He calls or visits monthly. ----K. Taylor
I just wanted to thank you for going out of your way to donate the wheelchair ramp to Sunshine House Inc. It's very thoughtful of you to beimproving the mobility of
someone else's life! We appreciate it! ----Nancy Vaughn Brenden came to my
house, inspected the problem areas (office and spare room) and talked with me at
length about how we could work together to organize the areas and make them more
usable. He also said he could help me to become more organized in my approach to
daily tasks.
We needed to
clean out a ''office'' bedroom for our baby, and combine things into another
bedroom. Helped sort through papers and organize. Arranged furniture in spare
bedroom. Set us up with carpenter to build shelves and baby gate.
We at Eaton Corp can't thank you enough for your work in
our newly
oooooooh! We can't thank
Brenden & his staff enough!
Took cumbersome television and other items to donate. Moved window air conditioners and other heavy items to basement. Even removed ice from my front walk. Brenden was prompt in returning my telephone calls and keeping appointments. He had good suggestions, gave good feedback, and was willing to work with my game plan. He was open to my being directive with what I wanted done. He was willing to work together and offered the option of doing the work himself without my direct participation. He suggested products to help organize books and CDs. He was nonjudgmental, friendly and pleasant to work with and have in my home. He was willing and able to work with my schedule, including working evenings and weekends. He worked efficiently. I am very pleased with what we got done. I have additional time scheduled with him in the future. It was a relief to have help with organizing my house. ---MARY G
As personal rep for my great
aunt's estate, it was my job to liquidate all of the property in her home. I
made phone calls and sent e-mail's to several ''estate'' sale sellers with very
few responses back. And, the few that responded back, required a minimum of at
least $5,000 in property before they would even consider holding a sale. The
closing on the house was fast approaching. I found Action Organizing on the web
and decided to give it a try. Owner Brenden promptly returned my phone call to
answer all of my questions. Shortly thereafter, he made a visit to my aunt's
house to tell me what things were worth selling, keeping or getting rid of. This
was a HUGE help as I wasn't sure if there were some things of value in the home.
(There were!) He assisted in the liquidation and disposal of the property and
lifted a HUGE burden off of my shoulders! Even if you want to hold a sale
yourself, he can be hired to do the pricing for you one ENORMOUS task in and of
itself. KUDOS
He's fantastic! He's
helped me organize my home and my home office. I was facing knee surgery in a
few weeks and in a stage of panic. He came right away after I called, very
responsive! He's good at reading clients and could tell right away what I needed
and what I didn't. He could tell me what stressed me to do and what didn't. He
could tell how to work with me instead of tell me what to do. He's good at
guiding without pushing me. He's got multiple techniques in solving each
individuals problem. A great resource! Amazing! I didn't compare his prices with
anyone else. I've tried to work with other organizers and they've all tried to
make what I needed to do their way, even though it didn't fit my technique.
---Peggy Tracy
---Sara
"Brenden McDaniel donated his time to speak to
the parents of Brown Deer Preschool. Mr. McDaniel gave practical, realistic,
creative, and inspiring advice and tips on organization. He was easy to talk to
honestly about the challenges of trying to be organized with a busy family life.
He was also understanding and empathetic. He reminded us to take small, slow and
steady steps and realize that set backs are to be expected. He really helped me
to realize the value of letting go of possessions that are not very useful or
precious. Then, passing on our clutter which could be someone else's treasure.
Knowing that letting go can help ourselves and someone else makes the process
rewarding. I think working with Mr. McDaniel as a personal organizer would help
my family and me immeasurably."
It seems that many of us have allowed our homes and garages to become storage areas for clutter, turning them into chaotic messes instead of the peaceful havens they could be. This was certainly evidenced by the turnout for your recent presentation here at the St. Francis Library on "De-cluttering your home". Your explanations and tips on dealing with this often overwhelming problem were very well received by the audience. Everyone responded positively to your interactive style of presenting the information and enjoyed being able to ask questions throughout the program rather than waiting until the end. As I sat in the audience and even asked my own questions, I was impressed by the way you explained that no single de-cluttering and organizing guidelines work for every person. You talked about different styles being needed because individuals have different emotional make-ups, various work habits, and a myriad of reasons for having clutter in their lives in the first place. While you had a basic plan to offer, you also suggested many variations for people to consider as they work their way through the clutter to get and stay organized. I'm certain that many participants were surprised to have a man offering this information--and a man wearing a kilt, at that! Your friendly manner and obvious desire to help people were at the heart of your presentation, and made it extremely effective. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our library patrons. ---Margaret Luczywko, Director, St. Francis Public Library
On behalf of the Woman's Club of Wisconsin I would like to thank you for giving our members such a wonderful presentation. "Dacquiris & De-Clutter" was not only a lot of fun, but very informational as well. Your donation of the door prize was really appreciated as well. Your business is sure to florish because of your wonderful nature, your great enthusiasm and extensive knowledge. We wish you all the best in the future. ---Sarah M. Seymour, Membership Communications Coordinator, Woman's Club of Wisconsin
I contracted the services of
Action Organizing Services in 2006 to
clear out 50 years worth of accumulated belongings in my mother’s home after she
moved into an Assisted Living facility.
This was necessary in order to get the home ready for sale.
My realtor told me that if I didn’t do it myself, a contractor would
throw everything out. I didn’t want
to throw everything out, only those things that were worthless.
The house contained many items of some financial value, as well as
sentimental value.
I was referred to an
organizer by my mother’s investment broker.
This was someone who specialized in senior down-sizing, rather than in
discarding everything as junk. When
the organizer assessed the magnitude of the clutter in my mom’s house, she
referred me to Brenden McDaniel of Action
Organizing Services.
Brenden went to work on the
house almost immediately. He was not
intimidated by the magnitude of the task at hand.
Although it took several weeks and several thousand dollars to complete,
Brenden was able to clear out all contents, while discarding most worthless
items and retaining nearly all items of value.
He also performed a lot of his work under environmentally unsafe
conditions, by wearing hazmat gear. It remains to be seen if my
investment was worth the cost, but memories are priceless.
This is what Brenden was able to accomplish, that could not have been
done by any realtor’s contractor. ---James R. Sigl
For over a year I have had the pleasure of working with Brenden. I have recently gone through some of the toughest years of my life. Having discovered I had cancer, having to undergo major surgery as well as dealing with the emotional side of the illness all the while still trying to be a busy working mother and graduate student lead to descent into chaos of clutter in our home. It got to the point where my family was so overwhelmed we didn't know where to start. We joked that we could be a weeklong special on one of those de-cluttering shows. I finally realized we needed professional help to get started so I told my husband all I wanted for my birthday was to hire an organizer to get our house back together. My husband searched the Internet and found Brenden's website. From his glowing testimonials, I knew he was the right match for us. From day one Brenden has been wonderful. He helped us take on this monumental task with his boundless enthusiasm and willingness to dive in and work with us. This was especially helpful since I tend to have fatigue issues and need help moving items around. Never judgmental, Brenden quickly assessed our problems and helped us start chipping away at the clutter. He knew when to push ahead and when to slow down. His flexibility and willingness to listen to our needs makes him so easy to work with. Brenden guided us in sorting, purging and organizing, helping us eliminate the unnecessary to make room for the things we needed and loved. He took the time to set up a system so that once the clutter was gone; we were able to maintain order. He has made our home livable again. I highly recommend Brenden to anyone needing to organize his or her life. He is efficient, professional and personable and always insures a job well done. We will continue to call on Brenden for our current and future organizational needs. ---Pam Schulteis
What a find!!!
I would like to express my recommendation for Mr. Brenden is a well known and respected member of the local
business community. Through working
with him and observing his actions, I have the utmost confidence that all of his
business decisions are ethical. I trust his judgment and have recommended him
personally and professionally. Brenden is revered as an expert in his field by his peers.
I have personally witnessed his presentations to groups of his peers. His
good-willed nature is obvious even when he is presenting his expertise to peers
who could be potential business competitors. It is apparent that he genuinely
cares about people and enjoys helping them however he can. Karin Conway, Marketing Director 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Brenden & Heidi showed up on moving day and put away all my kitchen stuff. They got the job done while I was worn out from the move earlier in the day. A week later they returned to help me completely organize my garage, including shelf assembly. Throughout the process they were helpful by encouraging me to donate or dispose of items I no longer need, which I don't do well on my own. AND they hauled all of those items away. Very helpful people. ---Michelle Marsh
---A BUSCHHAUS
I wanted to thank you for all your help organizing and
supporting my recent move from Fox Point. You went beyond the call of duty in
helping during the hectic packing up and clearing out days before the move. I appreciate the advice and “how to” suggestions that you
made and your knowledge of resources for donation of various types of household
goods and equipment to organizations that are in need of specific items. Your
efficient organization added greatly to the ease of my move. While I hope never to move again, or at least not to move
for a few years during which time I acquire absolutely nothing, if I do move, I
will certainly call upon you. Thanks. ---Elisabeth Nardine
Brenden is a credentialed organizer. He was
personable. He toted stuff to the garage for me. He was very helpful, very nice
and has a good personality. He offered to take a window air conditioner to the
Salvation Army for me. I would use him again. Brenden has helped me organize several rooms in my house (including weeding out items, shredding documents, installing shelves, etc.). He picks up whatever items needed to help organize (saving me the hassle of going out and getting it) and removes any items that are to be donated. Excellent....Brenden takes the stress out of the whole experience. I love the fact that he'll do all the shopping for any organizational items and that he'll take unwanted items to Goodwill!!! ---AMY HOOK
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for coming and speaking at the Sisters In Spirit Women's Retreat at Christ Church last Saturday, October 13. Your presentation was informative and you offered a number of helpful tips for prospective clients. We especially appreciated the friendly, down-to-earth nature of your presentation that made us feel free to ask questions and have a fun, humorous time. You clearly seem to understand the emotional side of people's difficulty with letting go of clutter. Thank you again for your time, wonderful spirit, and expertise. ---Margaret Cooper, Small Groups Committee
Thank you for participating in our "Whole Health Wellness" Program. Once again the program was a huge success largely in part to the topics and presenters such as yourself. We have received wonderful feedback about the entire day. The general consensus was the workshops attended were helpful in providing motivation to make change in lives. ---Patricia Volkert, Academic Liaison, Aurora Health Care
Thank you so much for your many kindnesses. Kelly so enjoys your boys and what you are all about. I to must thank you for your services. I still think of you as an igniter, you know how to get things started. Thank you again for everything. God Bless You and Yours. ---Deb Herold and Family
My friends know Brenden as my "butler". :) This
is my second time using him. It's true, my life became unbearably cluttered for
a second time. The first time I found him was during one of the worst times of
my life. I was grieving for my best friend and literally just stopped cleaning
or making any attempt to keep my apartment up. It had never been and has not
been since so full of trash. My depression had simply taken over. My therapist
said it was imperative that I get help cleaning things up. I found Brenden on
the internet. He was very kind and helped me get through my initial
embarrassment at the state of my studio apartment. I can never thank him enough
for his help. It was a big step towards getting out of my depression. My newest
endeavor comes after recovery from shoulder surgery. Once again the clutter took
over and I couldn't seem to keep up. My butler has once again come to the
rescue. Thanks so much for your willingness to help me get things back on track.
Brenden,
PS
Hey Brenden,
Thanks, Brenden, for all the help you gave me this last summer and fall. I hope we will be able to work together asap. God's blessings and take care! ---Jan and Harv
Hi Brenden, Thank you very much for your
presentation; the topic of "A Frugal Scot" and storage techniques was very
appealing because we had one of our biggest turn-outs for the year. I
appreciate your support for the Celtic Women group, and I look forward to
seeing you again at our Conference in October.
To Whom It May Concern: Please consider Brenden McDaniel of Action Organizing Services worthy of recognition. I, myself, am a Professional Organizer and businesswoman in Chicago, Illinois. I have had the opportunity to know Brenden as a colleague by attending association meetings and conferences. We share a passion for helping those who hoard and are Chronically Disorganized. We worked together on a "hoarding" project in Milwaukee. While working with Brenden he demonstrated gentleness, understanding and compassion. His commitment to helping his clients under extreme situations which are unsafe and unhealthy at times goes beyond the call of duty. It was a real pleasure working with someone very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge and expertise with his colleagues and competitors. His concerns are not for himself but for all in his path, he is very thoughtful and carries out his promises. I look forward to working with Brenden in the future and feel Milwaukee has a goldmine in such a businessman.
Sincerely,
The South Shore Garden Club wishes to thank you for your time spent with our group promoting healthy organizational skills in February of 2008. I have heard your seminar once before and learned a couple tips, and I learned even more by attending again. I think it's a good idea to attend a back-up session to refresh ones self on organizing. I have gotten good feedback about your subject matter and they way you presented yourself. You came across as very sensitive to the questions/concerns that our group had. Keep up the great work. By the way, I saw you in the newspaper. Great photo.
Sheryl L. Stawski South Shore Garden Club
Brenden was professional, courteous and polite. He was encouraging as I began the enormous project of organizing my place; he not only gave me tips about organizing, but he rolled up his sleeves and worked with me; he started to sort things right away and the job went much faster than I could have imagined. He was easygoing and pleasant, and he made the work I had been avoiding almost enjoyable! I recommend him highly and would certainly use his services again. I plan to call him to help me with my move in the next year or two.
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