46 episodes

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!

UnStuff America! Podcast Andrew Mellen

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 35 Ratings

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!

    #42 What we can learn from Death Cleaning while we're alive

    #42 What we can learn from Death Cleaning while we're alive

    In Swedish, the exercise is called döstädning—a combo of the words “dö” (death) and “städning” (cleaning). This is something I’ve been talking about long before it was a trend … so whether you want to be “au courant” or just a responsible steward of your earthly belongings, I encourage you to listen in and then start your own process.

    • 33 min
    #41 Happy Birthday, America + 1st anniversary of USA Podcast, wasted resources and letting go

    #41 Happy Birthday, America + 1st anniversary of USA Podcast, wasted resources and letting go

    The USA Podcast is 1 year old today. It's been an amazing year and this is the last episode of the podcast in its current form. Andrew discusses what he's learned and shares his vision for the future -- an America that is inclusive and protective of its natural resources. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

    • 7 min
    #40 Michael Green discusses his daily routine, stuff discordance at home and makes a surprising commitment on air

    #40 Michael Green discusses his daily routine, stuff discordance at home and makes a surprising commitment on air

    Michael Green is an experience engineer, using food, wine and travel to create experiences for clients and audiences around the world. He credits his success to his love of people AND his drive and flexibility. He's created lasting routines to ensure he gets enough rest, exercise and time off. Recently married, he also shares about moving into his husband's furnished apartment, the discordance between his level of organization and his husband's AND his monthly storage bill. Andrew homes in on this and by the end of the conversation, Michael commits clearing out his storage of, among other things, the Playbills he began collecting at age 5. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

    • 22 min
    #39 Kathleen Ronald on accountability, self-esteem and networking without clutter

    #39 Kathleen Ronald on accountability, self-esteem and networking without clutter

    Kathleen Ronald has been called the "Queen of Networking," and she has figured out simple, effective ways to bring value to every conversation without cluttering up her life or others' lives. Here are her tips for successful networking without dragging home a bunch of business cards and doing nothing with them: 1) Follow-up on promised items; 2) Make a connection/introduction; 3) Book a ‘walk and talk’ or coffee to leverage relationships; 4) Identify any sales opportunities. She also shared actionable items for building self-esteem and showing up! To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

    • 33 min
    #38 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees Part 3

    #38 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees Part 3

    Part 3 of a 3-part series on simplifying the process of hiring and working with multi-generational employees. In this episode, Andrew and co-host Debe Black share their conclusions including 7 best practices gleaned from their personal experience. They also discuss 4 things you can't teach and 5 things you can teach to any employee, regardless of their generation. Listen in for actionable items you can apply immediately to simplify any hiring and onboarding process. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

    • 13 min
    #37 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 2

    #37 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 2

    Part 2 of a 3-part series on simplifying the process of hiring and working with multi-generational employees. In this episode, Andrew and co-host Debe Black discuss non-negotiables, intangibles including personality traits, as well as getting the clutter out of the hiring process. They also look at the particular challenges solopreneurs and entrepreneurs face when trying to expand a team—and how to juggle the things that have to be done that you may not be good at or are not necessarily fun. Next week, the 3-part series concludes with best practices gleaned from Andrew and Debe's personal experience as well as actionable steps you can take to simplify any hiring and onboarding process. To learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America,” visit andrewmellen.com.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

510Redwood ,

Little by little...

I am on a seemingly laborious and tedious road to simplifying, organizing, and recharging my life after thirty years of being an at-home mom. I love to listen to the experiences of Andrew’s thoughtful guests as they discuss how they are trying to live their best lives, what helps them to focus on what’s important, and how to ultimately free themselves to use their special talents to help improve the world. Andrew’s podcast is a weekly pep talk that offers insight, guidance and inspiration towards personal freedom. I look forward to Thursday’s!

markchafetz ,

Heart of the matter

Andrew gets to the heart of the matter, that we can take small steps to simplify our lives while having more time to love. What a great message. Inspiring!

Gtmlsdgreaguj ,

Love it.

I really enjoy this podcast, and Andrew Mellen has a great message.
I think #7 & #8 are the same one.

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