PUB Spotlight: LeAnn Holt

The Plano Chamber is excited to spotlight the members of the first ever Plano United Business (PUB) cohort! We welcomed 10 minority owned small businesses to patriciate in this customized 2-year mentorship program which provides opportunities for growth through membership, education, mentorship, and relationship building.

Veronica Andrulat, our Program Manager, asked Chief Executive Organizer of Organized + Tidy, LeAnn Holt, a few questions about her business, her experience in the PUB program, Chamber membership, and more.

1. Tell us a little about yourself!

I’m a profound Libra who thoroughly enjoys organizing and decluttering clients’ homes and most cherished and sacred spaces. I’m also a board member at Prelude Clubhouse, I love to sing, and I enjoy volunteering for anything related to the community and local nonprofits.

2. What would you like readers to know about your business? What do you specialize in?

Organized + Tidy isn’t just a “closet organizing business.” We aren’t afraid to get dirt under our fingernails which is why my passion is decluttering for seniors. This usually occurs right before a senior is planning to downsize, right size, have an estate/garage sale, or has passed away and needs their home cleared out to sell. We’re also professionals in office and home organizing, as well as packing, unpacking, and setting up. I LOVE watching clients ‘let go’ and essentially ‘start over.’

3. What does Plano United Business program mean to you? What have you learned/gained through the program and/or your mentor?

The PUB program is meaningful because of the mentorship that I’ve been provided since the beginning. My mentor, Candice Trevino, (of Community Impact Newspaper) holds me accountable or continues to keep me motivated, even during the times when I don’t think I can.

4. Tell us about your involvement in the Plano community (and Plano Chamber outside of the Plano United Business program).

Aside from being a very proud Plano Chamber member, I volunteer any chance that I can for Plano Chamber events, and I am consistently an attendee at the Women’s Division networking. I plan on applying for the next Plano Leadership Class this year.

5. Why did you choose Plano/Collin County for your business/home?

Plano is such a large city, even in the midst of Collin County. I reside in Allen, but so much business is conducted in Plano that it only made sense to place my heart and my time into the City of Excellence.

6. Share with us what the future for your business looks like (or your professional career).

Organized + Tidy hopes to grow into a full-time business, hiring 2-3 employees in the next 1-1.5 years.