starter kit
Hire Your Own house manager
After helping thousands of families successfully place their own house managers, I've packed my proven hiring process into this step-by-step Starter Kit. Follow my best practices for defining the role, evaluating candidates and onboarding them seamlessly - so you can stop doing it all, all by yourself.
follow my proven process for successful Household hiring
create the role
Identify which tasks to outsource and build a job description that fits your family's needs. We'll also dive into budgeting for the role and how to align with your partner.
find great candidates
Get my tips on where to find great candidates and then how to evaluate them - from screening and interview questions to guidance on reference checks and background checks.
onboard with confidence
A successful relationship starts with clear communication and well-defined expectations. I'll help you craft a thoughtful employment agreement and outline the first 30 days.
This Starter kit Is For You If…
You’re ready to outsource the mental & physical load of household chores but don’t know where to start
or
You’ve got childcare and outsourced cleaning but still feel bogged down by the day-to-day grind
or
You want to crunch the numbers & justify your investment, but are unsure where to start
or
You’re exhausted by spending precious time on chores and want to reclaim your time for family time or self-care
or
You want to reduce stress and score keeping between you and your partner about chores
when you don't know where to start
“The idea of outsourcing household tasks was foreign…Hiring someone to help with the household burden has been a game-changer for our family dynamic!”
- Ashley S., Marketing Executive, Mom of 2
Inside You'll Find…
What a House Manager Really Does – Discover how this role goes far beyond a traditional nanny or house cleaner
100+ Tasks You Can Outsource – Think beyond the basics: meal prep, laundry, errands, organizing, and more
Get Your Partner On Board – A ready-to-use partner collaboration guide and script to make your case and align on priorities
Justifying the Investment & Working Within Your Budget – Tips on how to reframe the expense as an investment in your time, energy, and sanity
Example Job Description – So you’re ready to post and attract the right candidates
Where to Find Your Village – Practical advice on where to advertise your role and how to set an hourly rate
Interview & Reference Questions - essential questions and an interview notes template to keep organized and help you confidently choose the best fit
Attorney Drafted Employment Agreement - use this template to formally offer a job with clear roles and responsibilities to set expectations from the start
Background Checks & Payroll providers - don't let this be a blocker, I'll tell you everything you need to know
The First 30 Day Onboarding Plan – A ready-made plan for onboarding your new house manager and setting up sustainable systems
Example Schedules – Minute-by-minute agendas to ensure a seamless start
Feedback Framework – Clear examples and talk-tracks for two-way feedback
why you need this
Sometimes it feels like the whole entire world is on our shoulders, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s also okay to ask for help and start to build your support system - your household village - so that you can get back to being you, spending quality time with your family and finding whatever it is that brings you joy. That's what I want to do with this Starter Kit.
xo, Kelly