Client Spotlight: Bee Organized

Bee Organized delivers organizing services and nationwide franchise growth — with capital from Country Club Bank

When best friends Lisa Foley and Kristen Christian launched Bee Organized, they knew they wanted to bring art and science to the discipline of home and office organization, making it more widely known and accessible.

“We came into this industry when it was mostly one-woman shows and hobbyists,” Foley said. “We set out to shape it into a professional business model and open people’s eyes to the value of organizing.”

The duo was likely ahead of the market as well, which has worked to its advantage.

“We’ve always seen ourselves as pioneers,” said Christian. “We wanted to elevate professional organizing, to show it’s not just a side hobby, but a business that can change lives, families, and even communities.”

Scott Sjoberg has also joined the ownership group, bringing years of experience in home healthcare franchising and brand development to the table. The brand has blossomed into a multimillion-dollar organizing company with more than 45 franchise locations across 22 states, built on the principles of compassion, confidentiality and judgement-free. 

“We’re invited into the most intimate spaces of people’s lives,” Foley said. “Our work is always compassionate and judgment-free. We listen, we honor the stories behind the stuff, and we build systems families can actually sustain.”

Inside homes, Bee Organized “Bees” tackle pantries, closets, garages, and whole-home resets with a calm, encouraging presence. And because clutter isn’t just a household issue, Bee Organized is increasingly supporting business-to-business needs, bringing order to backrooms, offices, and storerooms.

“Professional organizing isn’t a luxury, it’s a service that helps people breathe easier and function better,” Christian said.

Foley, Christian and Sjoberg continually invest in and research the organizing industry through coaching, peer performance groups, and practical tools that help themselves and their franchisees grow with confidence. 

“Everything we pour into the system is about lifting outcomes for clients and franchisees,” Foley said.

The growth goals and network development of Bee Organized require readily available cash and capital as well. For that, they rely on a line of credit from Country Club Bank.

“At first, the line of credit was really just sleep-at-night money, something we knew was there for anything unexpected,” Foley said. “As we have gotten more sophisticated, hosting a national conference with professional speakers and adding key hires, it has given us the capital and flexibility to move ahead more quickly.”

Christian added, “It’s so nice to know we have the support of Country Club Bank. The line gives us freedom and confidence to make smart decisions at the right time.”

The relationship with Country Club Bank is grounded in local roots and reputation.

 “We’ve known the Bank and people there for years,” Christian said. “They are a stellar local institution, and as a locally-based business, it was important for us to work together.” 

What keeps Bee Organized there is service.

“It doesn’t feel like a typical banking relationship,” Foley said. “They listen to our needs and deliver when we need it.”

Through it all, Bee Organized has remained true to its mission: to dignify clients with confidentiality and kindness, and transform spaces so people can live lighter. 

This year, the team is also leaning even more into community and giving back, by celebrating its 10th anniversary with a drive to gather 10,000 pairs of shoes for neighbors in need through Soles4Souls.

The anniversary is yet another reminder and good reason to reflect on why they do what they do.

“We’re proud to have helped shape this industry from ‘hobby’ to a real business that changes lives,” Foley said. 

“This has been the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” Christian said, “but there’s nothing else we’d rather be doing, and Country Club Bank has become an important partner. We’re honored to help clients, to create flexible work for our Bees, and to give franchisees the chance to build their dream business.”