Why waste time getting organized when your real problem is STAYING organized?
The Unstuff Your Life System® gives you everything you need—the tools, live instruction, AND accountability—to conquer clutter fast, and more importantly, for good.
You can finally say goodbye to clutter AND have a fool-proof way of keeping your home tidy, functional and yes ... even beautiful.
In just 10 weeks, you can have a home you love ... and more free time for all those "someday" projects you've been dreaming of for years.
Does any of this sound familiar … ?
You start out strong but in a few weeks lose interest and momentum?
Or something unexpected happens and everything falls apart again?
Do you race around when someone’s coming over, then shove everything into a bag or box to deal with “later?”
Maybe you’re so overwhelmed that you can’t figure out where to start … so you don’t.
Or you just keep moving things all over the place until you collapse in a heap of exhaustion and frustration?
And you STILL can’t find anything when you need it.
Have you resigned yourself that it just must be YOU … that the reason nothing works is because there’s something wrong with you?
Maybe you’ve tried other online programs but the videos were pre-recorded, boring and hard to follow?
Or the platform was ugly and you could never find the lessons and handouts you were looking for.
And even though it said it was a class, you felt isolated and alone and struggled to stay motivated?
Maybe most importantly, there was NO ONE to hold you accountable to actually DO the work … so you didn’t.
If any of that sounds like you, keep reading …
Mary Lynn Baker
I have been set free!
Before The Unstuff Your Life System®, I had paper everywhere, and struggled to maintain—much less use—my filing system.
Now, I have a “home” for all incoming paper, my kitchen table is clear, my filing system is simplified and easier to use, and I have tossed tons of paper I now know I don’t need.
And let me tell you about my closets!
Every day was a struggle in the morning. I would literally stand in the front of the closet for as long as 30 minutes before I would just grab something out of frustration and then race to start me day. I wore the same things over and over and yet my closet was bursting with thousands of dollars of clothes I NEVER WORE!
Now, I open my closet in the morning and I feel like I’m shopping at Saks … even though a lot of my favorite things came from Marshalls! All my closets look neat and organized and I can find anything I want in an instant. This has been life changing.
I never understood how my morning “routine” was ruining my mood and stressing me out and now I start the day with a smile on my face.
Thanks to Andrew, I finally have a system I know I can maintain!
Before The Unstuff Your Life System®, I had paper everywhere, and struggled to maintain—much less use—my filing system.
Now, I have a “home” for all incoming paper, my kitchen table is clear, my filing system is simplified and easier to use, and I have tossed tons of paper I now know I don’t need.
And let me tell you about my closets!
Every day was a struggle in the morning. I would literally stand in the front of the closet for as long as 30 minutes before I would just grab something out of frustration and then race to start me day. I wore the same things over and over and yet my closet was bursting with thousands of dollars of clothes I NEVER WORE!
Now, I open my closet in the morning and I feel like I’m shopping at Saks … even though a lot of my favorite things came from Marshalls! All my closets look neat and organized and I can find anything I want in an instant. This has been life changing.
I never understood how my morning “routine” was ruining my mood and stressing me out and now I start the day with a smile on my face.
Thanks to Andrew, I finally have a system I know I can maintain!
Here’s exactly what you’ll learn in The Unstuff Your Life System®
MODULE ONE
MODULE ONE
ORGANIZING BASICS + CREATING THE PROPER MINDSET
In this module we’re going to cover ALL the basics so you have a great foundation under you. Then we’re going to begin shifting HOW you think and feel about stuff so you can STAY organized for good.
We’ll dive deep into:
- The ways you’ve unconsciously and consciously set yourself up for failure over and over again AND what you can do to reverse that ... fast.
- Your big dreams for your life that you’ve been putting off for so long and how to start acting on them immediately.
- Setting up your home for you (and everyone in it) so that essential items are at your fingertips all the time.
- The best ways to handle incoming mail and other important documents so they don’t pile up or get lost.
- Andrew’s proven tips and hacks to keep you motivated and energized every step of the way.
- The secret formula for getting your friends and family involved so you don’t have to do this alone.
…and so much more!
MODULE TWO
MODULE TWO
THE KITCHEN + PANTRY
In this section, we’ll be creating your dream kitchen without breaking the bank OR undergoing a stressful renovation. We’ll work with the existing “bones” of your space to rearrange everything that isn’t nailed down until you fall in love with your kitchen again.We're going to explore:
- The layout of your kitchen to see what can easily be moved to make the room more functional—and create additional storage that’s easy to get to and use.
- Hacks that will save you time and money every week, from shopping to preparing and storing meals.
- Time-saving tools you may already have that are gathering dust in drawers AND how to integrate them into your daily routine.
- The quickest way to organize your kitchen in one day!
- How to keep your fridge and cupboards organized so you feel great every time you step into the room.
…and so much more!
MODULE THREE
MODULE 3
CLOTHES, CLOSETS, ATTICS, BASEMENTS + GARAGES
Organizing all the places you store stuff is the most important thing you can do to set yourself up for long-term success. You’re going to finally break free from that constant stress draining your energy every day. And Andrew + the team will be there right with you coaching you every step of the way. You can’t afford to miss this module!Andrew's system teaches you:
- The PROPER way to organize every storage space in your home so you can find anything in 30 seconds or less.
- The secret formula for winning every argument with yourself! You’ll have the tools you need to stop those 200 lies in their tracks when they try to undermine your progress.
- The best ways to get more into your closets without hiding or covering up anything else. HINT: it’s NOT expensive!
- How to protect your most expensive asset by actually parking the car IN the garage. Crazy?!
…and so much more!
MODULE FOUR
MODULE FOUR
PAPERS + FILING + TAXES
Paper is the most dangerous thing to organize by yourself. It’s so easy to get lost down a rabbit hole OR get stuck trying to avoid a costly mistake! So it’s easier to just let it pile up rather than tackle it head on. That’s when I become your secret weapon!You’ll learn:
- What to keep, what to let go of, what to call it, and where to store it. No more guessing or procrastination.
- How to prepare for tax season early so you’ll never have to scramble again.
- Ways to keep your filing system simple AND organized for good.
- How to audit-proof your files so if you ever ARE audited, you’ll be ready to go, saving money and time (accountants love us!)
- Our best tips for stopping junk mail, shutting down catalogs, and going paperless safely.
… and so much more!
MODULE FIVE
MODULE FIVE
BEDROOMS, BATHROOMS + ENTRYWAYS
In this module we’re going to look at the places you spend the most time and how you enter and exit your home (and office … if/when you return to an office!) You may think that these spaces are easy to organize—you’d be surprised!—and that they have less influence over the rest of your life—another surprise! How you go to sleep, where you sleep and how you wake up set the tone for your ENTIRE day. To get and stay organized, you need a restful, safe place to lay your head. And we haven’t even talked about the bathroom yet! You will NOT want to miss this module!We’ll explore:
- How to get the best sleep of your life is a space that nurtures you and renews you every day.
- The ways that messy bedrooms kill intimacy and romance even in the strongest relationships.
- How to simplify your morning routine with your favorite products and supplies so your day starts strong.
- The best ways to organize your entryway so you NEVER forget anything important again. Say goodbye to showing up without coupons, gift certificates and other essentials when running errands.
- How to turn even tiny bathrooms into luxurious spa retreats so you can decompress and relax without staring at clutter.
…and so much more!
MODULE SIX
MODULE SIX
SENTIMENTAL OBJECTS, HEIRLOOMS + ESTATE PLANNING
You can get organized but what happens to everything when you eventually leave this life? Do you have a plan? Does anyone else know what that plan is? I hope so! Or are you so overwhelmed that even thinking about it sends you running in the other direction? This is where working with me makes is so much easier for you to navigate the feelings AND tasks that come up when looking at one of life’s realities: we all die. Here’s the good news—I’ve got a proven system to make this as painless as possible and maybe even fun!We’ll cover:
- How to take care of precious objects regardless of their monetary value.
- How to deacquisition valuables such as artwork, antiques, textiles, furniture, and collections.
- How and where to store important documents like wills, trusts, and health care proxies.
- The best ways to enjoy your heirlooms NOW and share them with others when you go … without destroying families and relationships.
- Yard sales, estate sales, and other ways to quickly turn unwanted items into money AND clear the clutter out—a win, win!
…and so much more!
MODULE SEVEN
MODULE SEVEN
DIGITAL ORGANIZING, PARTS 1 + 2
Face it, technology is here to stay. And with Covid-19 forcing everyone online who’s still working, it is ESSENTIAL that you get your digital life organized now! We’ll look at your set up at home and how to get the most out of the equipment you already own. Are you backing up to a cloud? Are you backing up at all?! Imagine losing your entire digital life with one tech failure or online hack? You need to protect yourself and know where everything is or you are more vulnerable than you can even imagine!You’ll learn:
- Our proven plan for backing up your devices and valuable information, regardless of what technology you own.
- How to master video communications on any cellphone, tablet or computer.
- The best ways to organize your digital files and photos so you can actually find what you’re looking for WHEN you’re looking for it.
- Ways to tame your email inbox and save time every day.
- Our top basic and more advanced strategies to integrate technology in a humane way so that the machines are serving you and not the other way around!
… and so much more!
PLUS, you get ALL these not-to-be-missed killer bonuses!
Bonus #1: You’ll Receive The Unstuff Your Life System® Workbook …
Which contains ALL the best worksheets we’ve built over the past 24 years! PLUS it also contains the 7-Step UYL System that you can apply instantly to any clutter challenge or project for consistent, comprehensive results.
There are also lots of bonus exercises that support and reinforce your organizing education. So many people get stuck trying to find the perfect place to sell or donate their things … this is another topic we address in the workbook, potentially saving you dozens of hours AND possibly thousands of dollars!
There are also lots of bonus exercises that support and reinforce your organizing education. So many people get stuck trying to find the perfect place to sell or donate their things … this is another topic we address in the workbook, potentially saving you dozens of hours AND possibly thousands of dollars!
Bonus #2: Estate Planning Workbook + Forms!
These are all the forms you need including a health care proxy, living will, and a comprehensive list of all your accounts and passwords.
Imagine the stress that will fall away when you finally have all your paperwork organized and ready to protect you and your loved ones. While this comprehensive workbook can’t replace the work of your financial planner or attorney, it will help you prepare everything you need before you meet with them.
More importantly, it will perfectly guide your heirs in finding all your accounts, important papers, online passwords, and other assets. It also lets you detail how they should honor your wishes and distribute your belongings once you’re gone—invaluable!
Bonus #3: The Maximizing Your Accountability Buddy Guidebook!
If you can’t wait to tap into the transformational power of working with an Accountability Buddy, this guidebook will ensure you have an amazing experience.
And if you think this not something you even want to try, you’ll soon see WHY using and AB will geometrically increase your success in as few as 5 minutes a day.
Either way, this comprehensive guide will clarify the why, how, what and when so you get the support you need and crush your goals in record time!
And if you think this not something you even want to try, you’ll soon see WHY using and AB will geometrically increase your success in as few as 5 minutes a day.
Either way, this comprehensive guide will clarify the why, how, what and when so you get the support you need and crush your goals in record time!
Bonus #4: The Entire Open Office Hours Video Series!
This bonus is the complete collection of our Open Office Hours program that ran for a year and a half. Over 60 hours of video content on every organizing topic you could possibly imagine.
All the videos are searchable by topic and allow you to stop and start so you’ll have complete control over how and when you follow along.
Whether you’re looking for the answer to a specific problem or just want an extra shot of motivation, you can listen along to get more great information and inspiration to kick the clutter habit for good. Many students say this alone is worth the price of tuition … and it’s just one of your bonuses!
Bonus #5: Our Organizing Photos Course and An Exclusive Discount for Photo Digitizing!
If your photos are one of those projects that stresses you out whenever you think about them, then you’re going to LOVE this bonus!
Not only will you learn HOW to organize your photos so you can actually enjoy them, we’ve also partnered with ScanMyPhotos.com to get you 50% ALL digital photos services. Now you have no excuses for those dusty boxes of pictures under your bed or hidden away in your closets! This alone could be worth the price of the entire course!
Bonus #6: Surprise Fast-Acting Bonuses!
Everyone loves a surprise, right? Well, at various times leading up to each launch, we make fun bonuses available to lucky students who act fast. Those could be discounts off the regular price of tuition, gift cards, or even exclusive 1-1 private coaching sessions working directly with Andrew.
You never know what they’ll be … so stay tuned and be ready to act when the offer is live!
Here's what you get when you sign up for The Unstuff Your Life System®...
- FOREVER access to the entire Unstuff Your Life System® including all 7 course modules and video trainings that you can access 24/7.
- FOREVER access to the BONUS video training module on Organizing Photos Course that you can access 24/7.
- LIVE calls every week during the 10-week program (all recorded in case you miss one). Our next cohort begins January 26, 2021 and will be held each Tuesday evening at 8PM New York Time (Eastern Time Zone).
- FOREVER access to our Band Online Group and community, where you can share your aha moments, tip, tools and resources—and get our coaching and personalized care.
- Step-by-Step instructions from The Most Organized Man in America so you can immediately get relief and reduce stress.
- FOREVER access to our SEVEN course modules with video trainings you can watch anytime.
- Your very own Unstuff Your Life System® Workbook PDF.
- FOREVER access to ALL our custom worksheets and templates.
- 50% ALL photo digitizing services through ScanMyPhotos.com.
- FOREVER access to the Open Office Hours video series.
- Our EXCLUSIVE estate planning workbook.
- A chance to get a FAST-ACTING BONUS like a 15-minute Lifeline call 1-1 with Andrew.
I am finally unstuffing myself!
OMG, I have been “stuffed” for so long I almost forgot what it feels like to relax and just be. Some of my clutter is 30 years old.
What truly spoke to me about The Unstuff Your Life System® and Andrew’s approach to organizing was the idea that I was not letting go of certain things because of the stories that I told myself about the things that I was keeping.
Talk about an “Aha” moment!
Now, having worked my way through The UYLS® and used The Organizational Triangle® rigorously, I can see an end in sight and I know I can eliminate clutter in my home and keep it that way.
Everything that I have ever loved to do revolved around the accumulation of paper. I had even begun to think that I needed to give up some of the things that I love. Nothing could have been further from the truth. I still have the things I love but when something comes in, something also goes out. Amazing.
I cannot tell you how much I value the gift that Andrew has given me—the gift of order and peace.
OMG, I have been “stuffed” for so long I almost forgot what it feels like to relax and just be. Some of my clutter is 30 years old.
What truly spoke to me about The Unstuff Your Life System® and Andrew’s approach to organizing was the idea that I was not letting go of certain things because of the stories that I told myself about the things that I was keeping.
Talk about an “Aha” moment!
Now, having worked my way through The UYLS® and used The Organizational Triangle® rigorously, I can see an end in sight and I know I can eliminate clutter in my home and keep it that way.
Everything that I have ever loved to do revolved around the accumulation of paper. I had even begun to think that I needed to give up some of the things that I love. Nothing could have been further from the truth. I still have the things I love but when something comes in, something also goes out. Amazing.
I cannot tell you how much I value the gift that Andrew has given me—the gift of order and peace.
Cathy Dash
Here's a quick review of the total value of everything you get …
Violetta Jacunz
This program pays for itself!
I love how simple, direct and compassionate Andrew is without letting us off the hook!
I’ve taken dozens of ‘self-improvement’ programs and even a few decluttering and minimalism courses trying to solve this puzzle. And then I found him. The way Andrew explains things and breaks them down removes all my resistance and encourages me to do more than I ever thought possible while still working full time and raising a family.
And the most surprising thing of all is that I’m actually enjoying it while I’m doing it.
Oh, and by the way, The UYLS® program just paid for itself.
I decided that for my accountability task today, I’d finally go to Staples to return a printer we’ve had sitting waiting to go back.
Once there I learned the return window wasn’t as long as I thought and if I’d waited one more day I’d be stuck with a $350 printer that I can’t use. Ka-ching! (cue heavenly music with angel’s trumpets).”
I also found $250 in the pocket of an old jacket destined for the Goodwill AND a check from a client I thought had stiffed me for over $600 … it’s like this program is printing money!
I love how simple, direct and compassionate Andrew is without letting us off the hook!
I’ve taken dozens of ‘self-improvement’ programs and even a few decluttering and minimalism courses trying to solve this puzzle. And then I found him. The way Andrew explains things and breaks them down removes all my resistance and encourages me to do more than I ever thought possible while still working full time and raising a family.
And the most surprising thing of all is that I’m actually enjoying it while I’m doing it.
Oh, and by the way, The UYLS® program just paid for itself.
I decided that for my accountability task today, I’d finally go to Staples to return a printer we’ve had sitting waiting to go back.
Once there I learned the return window wasn’t as long as I thought and if I’d waited one more day I’d be stuck with a $350 printer that I can’t use. Ka-ching! (cue heavenly music with angel’s trumpets).”
I also found $250 in the pocket of an old jacket destined for the Goodwill AND a check from a client I thought had stiffed me for over $600 … it’s like this program is printing money!
FOREVER access to the entire Unstuff Your Life System® including all 7 course modules and video trainings that you can access 24/7.
VALUE: $3000
Our EXCLUSIVE vault of estate planning resources so you can rest easy that all your paperwork is organized and complete.
VALUE: $1000
VALUE: $1000
ALL of our done-for-you worksheets and templates that will keep you focused and productive!
VALUE: $500
VALUE: $500
Our PHOTO ORGANIZING Program + 50% Discount for ALL digitizing services so you can finally enjoy your photos instead of dreading them!
VALUE: $1000
VALUE: $1000
FOREVER ACCESS to our LIVE Calls every week during the program so you get the support you need to get your life back now!
VALUE: $3000
VALUE: $3000
FOREVER access to our private online group and community, where we’ll be coaching you and answering questions year-round.
VALUE: $3000
VALUE: $3000
Our complete collection of the Open Office Hours Video Series—over 100 hours of instruction and inspiration available at any time.
VALUE: $2500
VALUE: $2500
That’s a total value of $14,000 USD!
But we’re NOT going to ask $14,000 USD for this course (although we could because that’s the tuition to work with us one-on-one to learn the same information)…
…we’re offering The Unstuff Your Life System® to you
for the special COVID-19 price of $2497 $1497
ONLY $1297 USD
…or…
for only $149 USD for the next 12 months!
What will your home FEEL like + who will you BE at the end of this program?
Your home will be a source of pride and comfort every day when you wake up.
You’ll finally have free time for all those fun projects and adventures you’ve been dreaming of.
You’ll finally know that whatever you need is nearby and easily accessible.
You’ll be the envy of your friends and family when they see how organized AND comfortable your home is … and they’ll wonder what your secret is.
You’ll be confident, free and ready to meet any challenge with the tools you need to succeed.
Because it’s never just about the stuff anyway … it’s ALWAYS the stuff behind the stuff … and you’ll finally have a handle on that, too!
100% NO RISK GUARANTEE
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee
Everyone here at Andrew Mellen Inc. is 100% committed to you getting and staying organized AND GETTING YOUR LIFE BACK.
We know our program is the best on the market and that it works.
That’s why we give you 30 days from the date of the first class to review and access the Member Portal and other features. If you do the work and don’t feel we’ve delivered on our promise, we’ll happily refund 100% of your tuition.
To be eligible for a 100% REFUND of your tuition, you understand that you must schedule a call with us by emailing us at hello@andrewmellen.com to provide feedback of your experience. This is so we can learn what didn’t work for you and have the opportunity to make it better for future clients.
AND we do this because we want you to take action in our program and experience the freedom and happiness you said you wanted when you signed up.
It’s our way of lovingly holding you and us accountable for your success!
5/5
David Aronson
You’ve set me free from years of being stuck!
Before this program, I would just make piles of papers on every surface and keep moving.
As soon as the course began, something in me clicked and I started opening mail, shredding mail, and getting rid of years of paper that had been weighing me down and stressing me out.
In just two weeks, I processed ALL that old mail, including going through all my credit card statements and verifying every charge, including ones from years ago.
After Andrew walked us through it, the process was remarkably short, painless and smooth. I guess I just needed his gentle prodding, encouragement, and inspiration!
And Andrew's values exercises reinforced for me (yet again) that my day job doesn't mesh well in so many ways with who I am.
So for the last couple of weeks, I have been leading a spiritual-growth group. Thanks to this work, I've found an outlet for my desire to help others spiritually.
I feel that Andrew and the UYLS® have had an incredibly large positive impact on me and my wife, and I'm really so very grateful for all of Andrew's time, passion and wisdom. Thank you!
Andrew, I’ve got questions …
I wish I could share this program with everyone I know!
I was an early subscriber to The Unstuff Your Life System® and I have benefited tremendously.
Even being in a different time zone, I’ve been able to attend some live sessions and can always access the course materials when it’s convenient for my schedule.
Andrew is truly the expert—with each module, I feel he has hit the bull’s eye with his advice, instruction and compassion.
Even highly educated people need organizational coaching—ha, ha!
I pride myself on being pretty smart, but Andrew has my admiration for his professionalism and wisdom.
How I wish I could introduce Andrew and his program to others in my area but until The UYLS® is offered in Chinese, that will remain a dream.
Thank you once again!
I was an early subscriber to The Unstuff Your Life System® and I have benefited tremendously.
Even being in a different time zone, I’ve been able to attend some live sessions and can always access the course materials when it’s convenient for my schedule.
Andrew is truly the expert—with each module, I feel he has hit the bull’s eye with his advice, instruction and compassion.
Even highly educated people need organizational coaching—ha, ha!
I pride myself on being pretty smart, but Andrew has my admiration for his professionalism and wisdom.
How I wish I could introduce Andrew and his program to others in my area but until The UYLS® is offered in Chinese, that will remain a dream.
Thank you once again!
Dr. Cheryl Wang
I WANT TO KNOW WHY THIS PROGRAM IS SO SPECIAL!
That’s easy! There aren’t any programs out there like this one—period. There are dozens of self-help “get organized” programs, including one from that Japanese lady. Three things make this program unique and guarantee your success: 1) We teach and coach you LIVE so you get exactly the help and support you need every step of the way. 2) We focus on STAYING organized which is really the problem. You’ve gotten organized a million times already … but nothing sticks. That’s because you’re focused on the beginning of the process, not the end. And 3) We focus on YOU and not the stuff. Look, stuff is great but stuff stays right where YOU leave it. The stuff doesn’t need to get organized, YOU need to change HOW you interact with stuff. That’s our secret formula!
I DON’T HAVE THE TIME NOW TO GET ORGANIZED. CAN’T I DO THIS LATER?
Are you kidding me? More importantly, are you kidding yourself?! Every day you wait is another day you are stressed out, unhappy and wasting time you will never get back! Make no mistake about it, the clock is ticking and you don’t have a moment to lose. Besides, you can work the program at your own pace so even if you only have 15 minutes a day, you can start to shift your home and your life so you get immediate relief. NOW is the perfect time to get and stay organized.
WHAT IF I MISS ONE OF THE LIVE COACHING CALLS?
Not a problem! We know you have a life, even if it’s a currently bit disorganized! Every one of our LIVE coaching calls are recorded and placed on our private site so you can watch them whenever you want as often as you want. Of course, you’ll get the most benefit from showing up live to get your questions answered, but the materials will always be available to you, 24/7/365.
I LIVE ALONE. CAN I REALLY DO THIS BY MYSELF?
Yes you can! I’ve helped thousands of individuals and families to get and stay organized for good. And the great thing is that once you DO get organized, we will help you find any support you need to STAY organized. Need help with insurance? We’ve got referrals. How about accounting and taxes? Covered. You’ll finally know what you need to know and what you need to know but don’t need to do so you can get back to living your life clutter- and stress-free.
ANDREW, WHAT IF I FALL BEHIND?
Not to worry! You have FOREVER ACCESS to the online modules. So once you join you can always go back into the course, watch any videos and get our help when you need it.
PLUS you have FOREVER ACCESS to our RECORDED coaching calls and our amazing Online Mastermind group coaching. Keep in mind that our private BAND group is not just a place to socialize and waste time online—this is where you post your homework, your wins, and your challenges so we can comment on and help you solve problems. This is one of the most powerful aspects of our course. There is not another online course that offers our level of interaction and support and we’re proud of that.
AM I ON MY OWN HERE? WHAT IF I NEED MOTIVATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY?
We’ve got you covered! That’s one of the things that makes our program unique. Not only do you get to use me and the group for accountability, but you also get an accountability buddy that you can use to stay focused each week and even every day if you want. I’ve used my accountability buddy for the past 4 years and I can’t imagine running my business without checking in with her. You’ll also have FOREVER ACCESS to our expert support in the Online private group, from me, my team and from each other. Once you’re a part of the Unstuff community, you’ll never be alone again. We’ve got your back and we’re committed to your success. You also have the option to have private time with me or my team if you need it—and that can be arranged at an additional cost.
I’m Andrew Mellen and I’ve been organized my entire adult life … but I wasn't always organized.
Just ask my mom!
Back in 1996, I got laid off from a theater I was running in Seattle right before Christmas. It was horrible timing and it really flattened me out. I was completely blindsided and even though I had some good friends in Seattle, my family and friends were mostly back east.
So I left Seattle and went and spent the summer in a cabin my mom had on a lake in Michigan. I spent weeks writing and swimming and trying to heal from having my life turned upside down. And then a friend called with a gig—he was producing an awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center and needed some help. I think I said yes before he finished offering me the job!
As it happened, one of the awardees was a Nobel Peace Prize winner in NYC. So I went to the man’s office to get some photographs for the ceremony and when I got there, what I found was a mess. Photos were missing, mislabeled and generally unorganized. I spent a few hours digging through the files and by the time I was finished, he and his wife asked me if I would like to work for them and organize their photos when the awards project was over.
I was blown away.
Here was a man I had know of for years and he was offering me a job AND a job back in the city I loved—New York. I started to cry and said YES! I couldn’t believe my luck and this amazing opportunity. We made a date for me to start and then something came up and he rescheduled. And this happened every month for four months. So I never actually went to work for him.
But over those four months, I told every person I met that I had a job creating a comprehensive photographic archive for a Nobel Peace Prize winner! A friend overheard me talking and referred me to her accountant who she knew needed to create a filing system at her office. I did that job and then the accountant started referring HER clients to me.
People would show up at my apartment with a duffle bag full of receipts and papers and a terrified look on their faces and say, “I haven’t filed my taxes in 5 years. I’m getting letters from the IRS and I am scared to death that I’m going to go to jail. Can you help me?!”
So I would organize their papers and enter all of the data into a spreadsheet or a program like Quicken or Quickbooks, give that all to the accountant, the accountant would file their taxes and these people were amazed. They would thank me and thank me and then they would tell all their friends … and then their friends would call me to do the same thing for them.
And then something occurred to me.I had been telling stories in theaters for years hoping to help people make the kinds of changes in their lives so they could live happier and better lives. And here I was helping people clean up the messes of their lives so they could do the same thing. And that’s when I committed to doing this work full-time.
A lot has happened since then but one thing has stayed the same—my commitment to my own growth and the growth and happiness of every person I’m privileged enough to interact with. I learned first hand that by trusting my instincts and saying yes to an opportunity EVEN WHEN it didn’t make sense or look like anything I had ever done before, something magical happened.
And that has been how I’ve lived my life ever since.
Over the course of my career, I’ve helped clients navigate births, deaths and divorce and keep their lives together. I helped one client file a bunch of insurance claims the first week we worked together and 3 weeks later she got a check for over $10,000 in the mail! Another client had 4 storage spaces when I met her, costing her over $1800 a month in rent just for stuff. Within 2 months of working together, we had emptied out all those spaces and stopped that monthly bleeding and she’s never had a storage space since.
Over the course of my career, I’ve helped clients navigate births, deaths and divorce and keep their lives together. I helped one client file a bunch of insurance claims the first week we worked together and 3 weeks later she got a check for over $10,000 in the mail! Another client had 4 storage spaces when I met her, costing her over $1800 a month in rent just for stuff. Within 2 months of working together, we had emptied out all those spaces and stopped that monthly bleeding and she’s never had a storage space since.
One woman was moving and could not empty out her attic—all her kids’ clothes and toys were up there and she had just been through an awful divorce. Together we went through every item up there AND sent off her children’s clothes to a seamstress I know to have them turned into a beautiful heirloom quilt.
These are the kinds of results I want for you, too.
I hope you join us so I tell someone YOUR success story, too.
These are the kinds of results I want for you, too.
I hope you join us so I tell someone YOUR success story, too.
I’m Andrew Mellen and I know a thing or two about organizing and project management.
I’ve directed and/or produced over 50 plays in my last career and in the past 24 years I’ve supervised entire home renovations, major relocations, destination celebrations, and complete reorganizations of companies …
All using the same project management system I’d like to share with you.
I love taking things apart to see how they work and then I love putting them back together—faster, better, and stronger.
I also love movies. And a friend of mine edited this great film about the Dalai Lama called, Compassion in Exile, and in it, you learn that His Holiness loves to tinker with watches and clocks.
And he laughs and laughs when he admits that they don’t always go back together the way they were before he started working on them …
Since you’re not likely the 14th incarnation of a spiritual and political leader of an exhiled people, it’s super important that the things YOU work on get put together correctly … the first time.
So much of my work is about solving a puzzle—looking for things that have a relationship, and then strengthening those relationships to create greater harmony AND less friction …
And the same holds true for the coaching work that I do.
I’m going to risk sounding ridiculous and a little bit woo-woo and share with you that my work feels like a divine mash up of channeled Source (or collective unconscious) inspiration coupled with precise math-based logic and practical solutions—that’s how I would describe my secret sauce.
And it works.
Meaning I get predictable, reliable results in my own life, in my business, and for my clients.
If you want those kinds of results, too—let’s work together.
I’d love to support you in cracking YOUR code so you have a system you can rely on—regardless of how you feel in any given moment.
Nothing makes me happier than helping other people solve problems that used to confound them. To see the lightbulb go on behind someone’s eyes when they have that Aha moment and everything falls together is … sublime.
It’s right up there with snorkeling, spending time laughing with close friends and family, exploring far-flung destinations … and a really good nap.
That’s a little bit about me … now how can I help you?