The Power of Letting Go: One Client’s Journey with The Marshall Method

Meet Carrie Marshall, the founder and lead organizer at The Marshall Method. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Carrie specializes in helping clients through major transitions—downsizing, unpacking after a move, resetting homes, and navigating emotional clutter. With her signature blend of practical systems and styling finesse, she expertly guides busy homeowners in SW Wisconsin (and beyond) to purge what no longer serves them and create spaces that support calm, clarity, and the life they’re building next.

The Power of Letting Go

There are moments in life when we find ourselves at a crossroads—holding onto a past that no longer serves us, while longing for a future that feels just out of reach. Moving, whether physical or emotional, can bring that feeling to the forefront. It’s in these moments of transition that we often need support the most — not just someone to sort through and declutter belongings, but someone who understands the emotional weight behind each decision. As a home organizing expert servicing Madison, WI to Dubuque, IA and beyond, I’m honored to be that support for my clients.

How A Professional Home Organizer Supports Various Phases of Life

One of my recent decluttering and organizing clients in the Madison, WI area put it beautifully:

"I stumbled upon Carrie by conversation and divine intervention. Never could I have imagined the angel brought into my life. Carrie’s company, The Marshall Method, saved me time, money, and my own sanity. Her kindness and dedication to her craft are exceptional. Carrie is thorough, authentic, and empathetic…understanding the realness that comes with moving and pivoting away from a life that no longer serves you."

This client came to me in the midst of a major life transition. With a big move ahead and a new life to build for herself and her daughter, she was ready to part ways with the overwhelm—but like so many, she needed a decluttering and organizing guide. Someone to help her move forward with intention and clarity.

"She worked alongside me, reminding me to focus on the person I was becoming and to embrace the new life I was building...."

Decluttering—Releasing Items That No Longer Serve You—Makes Room For Who You Truly Are

That’s the essence of The Marshall Method: I don’t just organize homes—I create space for your next chapter. I believe that many decisions you make about your physical environment can also be emotional ones. That’s why as a professional organizer, I show up with empathy, patience, and practicality. I walk beside you as you say goodbye to what no longer fits—the clutter, the chaos, the weight—and gently nudge you toward a life that feels lighter, more aligned, and truly your own.

"If you’re reading this and thinking that you shouldn’t need extra help, because you should have it together, simply means that you’re doing too much and definitely need the expertise offered by The Marshall Method."

Why Hiring A Home Organizing Expert Demonstrates Your Ability to Adapt and Be Kind To Yourself

The work I do isn’t just about decluttering, sorting, editing or organizing systems. It’s about support. Seeking help from a professional home organizer isn’t about a failure or inability on your part. It’s about your strength, determination, resourcefulness,—and as this client so powerfully shared—grace…the kind we so easily extend to others yet forget to give ourselves.

“Honestly, the best money spent in 2025!”

If you're standing at the edge of a new beginning and wondering how you'll manage it all, know that you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, building, renovating, or simply ready to make space for a life that feels more aligned with who you are so you can reach your goals, The Marshall Method is here to help with your decluttering, sorting, editing, unpacking, organizing, and styling needs.

Work with Carrie

If you’re ready to let go of the stuff that’s weighing you down and step into a home that truly works for you, Carrie Marshall of The Marshall Method is here to help. She serves the greater Madison, Wisconsin area (including Middleton, Waunakee, Fitchburg, Verona), southwest Wisconsin (Iowa / Grant / Crawford / Richland counties), and reaches into northeast Iowa (Dubuque area) and northwest Illinois.

Reach out to Carrie at carrie@the-marshall-method.com or call (920) 918-7333 to schedule your free consultation and learn how her services can transform your space. Marshall Method