Women's Money Wisdom

Episode 255: Downsize Your Stuff to Upgrade Your Finances with Sharon McRill


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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Sharon McRill, founder of Betty Brigade, to explore the transformative power of professional organizing, outsourcing, and future-proofing your life. Sharon shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a business that helps clients manage home organization, relocation, and vendor coordination with ease.

We delve into the challenges faced by the "sandwich generation," juggling belongings and responsibilities for their children, spouses, and aging parents. Sharon shares a powerful story of how her team helped an overworked attorney reclaim his home and peace of mind, showing just how life-changing professional organizing can be.

Discover the art of maximizing your personal time by outsourcing tasks, rethinking the 'do-it-yourself' mindset, and focusing on what matters most. Learn how to cherish and use your treasured possessions rather than letting them gather dust and how clearing your physical space can enhance your mental well-being.

Sharon highlights her book, Downsizing the Silver Tsunami, a must-read guide for managing trusts, estates, and the emotional process of decluttering.

Listen and Learn:

  • Reclaiming Your Space: How professional organizing can transform your home and well-being.
  • The Sandwich Generation Struggle: Strategies to balance belongings and responsibilities across generations.
  • Outsourcing for Success: Why letting go of the 'do-it-yourself' mindset can free your time and reduce stress.
  • Cherishing Your Possessions: Using what you love and finding joy in your space.
  • Future-Proof Your Life: The benefits of home inventories, wills, and trusts for peace of mind.
  • Motivation and Momentum: How to tackle overwhelming projects and clear spaces faster.
  • Expert Advice: Practical tips from Sharon's book, Downsizing the Silver Tsunami, on managing estates and trusts.

Resources Mentioned

  • Downsizing the Silver Tsunami by Sharon McRill 
  • Betty Brigade Services 
  • IG  @bettybrigade

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