Is Your Home Running You? Our 90-Day Jump Start Plan to Professionalize Your Estate
No matter how many staff you employ or how much money you have, you can’t fully outsource your home life. If your estate feels chaotic or overly reactive, this 90-Day Jump Start Plan is your roadmap back to balance.
This isn’t homework — it’s about designing the life you want to live.
I’m sharing the exact strategy I use with private clients to transform disorder into harmony, prevent burnout, and elevate homes into sanctuaries.
Because here’s the truth:
Even well-staffed luxury homes can slip into reactive patterns. Days are consumed by last-minute changes, urgent fixes, and texts before sunrise. It’s exhausting — and avoidable.
Running an estate without a plan is like flying a private jet with no flight path. Risky, stressful, and unlikely to land where you want to be.
That’s where our 90-Day Jump Start Plan comes in.
It’s your flight plan and operations manual combined. Whether you own or manage one home or several across the globe, this framework helps restore order and intention.
Here’s a story you may be able to relate to:
Let me introduce you to Amy, the estate manager for the Martins.
She’s a pro, hired to create calm and implement structure. But a year in, she’s barely holding it together. Her phone never stops buzzing, the team is drowning in overtime, and the systems she promised never got off the ground.
The principals are frustrated. Their family is suffering through daily chaos. And Amy? She’s drafting her resignation letter. The Martins don’t need a new manager — they need a new approach. And that starts with a roadmap.
Here’s Our 90-Day Jump Start Plan
Phase 1: The Audit (Days 1–30)
Begin with a comprehensive assessment that encompasses interviews, a property walkthrough, emergency preparedness training, and a review of established procedures.
The goal: to gain a clear understanding of your current operations compared to your ideal lifestyle.
Phase 2: Systems & Structure (Days 31–60)
Reassess your systems and communication apps. If you can’t track progress and hold staff accountable, then it’s time to rethink your methods and find a one-stop resource. (Ours is Trello.com.)
Develop your Standard Operating Procedures and business policies to ensure that everyone is aware of their expectations. We recommend starting with two documents: the Personnel and Contractor Memorandums of Understanding, which outline preferences.
The goal: shift from reactive firefighting to thoughtful management.
Phase 3: Train, Test, Transition (Days 61–90)
We reinforce your foundation — train the team, align your budget with priorities, and protect the principal’s time and energy.
The goal: build a confident, five-star team, no matter who’s on staff.
Phase 4 on Day 91: Celebrate!
Change is hard — even good change. Mark the moment with bonuses, a team lunch, or a thank-you note. Recognition builds trust.
The difference between reactive chaos and calm excellence lies in structure. You may not need more or different staff — you may need a clear plan and consistent follow-through.
And if Amy still isn’t the right fit? You’ll know — because you’ll have the framework in place to evaluate fairly and make the right decision for your household.
Professional households don’t happen by accident — they’re built by design.
👉 Ready to bring corporate-level strategy to your private life? Let’s Talk.
