Hidden Gems: Meet Anna Butler of UnClutterCO

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Butler.

Hi Anna, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I had worked in so many different industries and the one common thread between them is my love for working with people. I had thought about starting my own business for a long time — and when I was laid off from my job in November of 2019, I started putting some energy into what working for myself could really look like. When I lived in Boston, I managed a high-end consignment store. Recycling items and parting with things was so clearly built into that model, which is a critical piece in getting organized. When I originally thought about starting my own business, my first idea was to help women clean out their closets and start consignment accounts for them. I then began looking into organizing, (as consignment felt very niche) and realized it was a booming industry. I built a website and social media account, announced to the world I was doing a thing and then started doing it.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I’ll say it’s been a windy road. Over the past 5 years I’ve changed my business a lot in who I work with, what services we offer and how to charge for them. It’s always exciting and difficult to redefine who you are as a business and what your ideal client looks like.

As you know, we’re big fans of UnClutterCO. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
UnClutterCO is a luxury organizing service designed to create visual continuity and optimized functionality for an elevated home experience. Our curated process involves one-to-one time spent with each client to listen to and understand both their goals and challenges. We ask what is working and what is not to help address your problems and create solutions. We support our clients in helping them pare down items to get rid of what is no longer serving them so that every piece that gets a home is kept with intention.

I believe what we offer is unique in that our services are never rinse and repeat. Each home is measured for specific products that will best maximize the space in a home. We source our bins and baskets (product) based on each homes design aesthetic and each family or individuals specific needs.

I want readers to know that there is no shame in asking for help. I believe everyone CAN be organized, but just because you may not have the bandwith to do it yourself doesn’t mean you’re a bad homeowner, or messy, or lazy. Trusting an expert means you are enlisting someone who understands the dimensions of your space, can implement customized systems designed for you and your family, and can select high-quality products that will last as long as your lifetime. In the long run, this saves you time and money.

Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
That I am largely a one woman show!

Pricing:

• Hourly Starting at $95/hr
• Design Fee: Starting at $250

Contact Info:

• Website: www.unclutterco.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/unclutterco
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unclutterco