Meet Julie Hibbs of Squared Away

Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Hibbs.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
The idea of Squared Away came about almost 20 years ago when a good friend and I were sitting around talking about how everyone we knew seemed to be living in overdrive, but getting nothing done. Or if they were getting things done – they weren’t getting things done all that greatly.

Somehow that idea just blossomed into thoughts of how great it would be to create a business whose whole foundation was based on the idea of providing help. Whether someone just needed an extra set of hands to get a project tackled more efficiently, or if they needed help getting their closets better organized to save time getting dressed during the week – we could help!

Squared Away Inc. was formed in 1999 and today we have close to 20 members on the team.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I quit my “real” job and jumped into Squared Away full-time at the end of 2000. And I won’t lie – the first couple of years were pretty lean!

Remember – back in 2000 there weren’t shows teaching people how to get organized, people had never heard of a Professional Organizer. Getting started took work educating the community on the services we provided and how we could help.

I was very lucky on two fronts…

1st my youngest sister lived with her family just minutes from me and the pantry and fridge were always stocked and I had a key! Second was the excitement with which our clients sang our praises loud enough for their friends and families to hear.

The majority of our business today is still generated through referrals from our existing clients.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Squared Away has a team of trained and experienced residential organizers available to help our clients with any of their organizational challenges.

Each member is skilled at assessing each project, developing a plan that best fits their needs and goals, and the ability to implement solutions and systems efficiently and professionally.

Our style is one of keeping things effortless and beautiful.

The systems we put in place are simple to understand and easy to maintain. We want you to be able to find things when you want them, find putting things away a breeze, and to create spaces in your home that function without thought. The easier we make it for you – the longer your house will maintain its organizational foundation.

Specialization

Anything residential!

Proud of Most…As a team we all completely understand that our number one objective is to be of help, and we all strive to leave anything and everything we touch better than when we found it. When you’ve got your head in the right place – anything is possible!

Sets us apart…Squared Away was created in this great city of Houston and we have our goals set on being an active and responsible member of this community for years to come. You can count on us being around when you next need a hand!

What were you like growing up?
I am the 3rd girl in the family and my two older sisters were both straight A students. I came in at a solid B- / C+ student. I was too busy socializing and not paying attention – at least that’s what the progress reports read. I blame my sister Susan who made me play school every day we got home from school. She was, of course, the teacher and I was the student. I am pretty sure these play school sessions left me less than enchanted with the entire higher education system. Susan – I am glad to say did grow up and become a real teacher.

Pricing:

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Contact Info:

• Address: 629 West 19th Street
  Houston, TX 77008(Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130571 Houston, TX 77219)
• Website: www.squaredaway.com
• Phone: 713-523-2134
• Email: info@squaredaway.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squared.a.w.a.y/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squaredaway.professionalorganizing
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