In private service, experience matters. In addition to saving a life, understanding HR practices, and having the skills required for high-tech homes, private service differs from almost any other industry due to the broad range of experience needed and the personal nature of working inside someone’s home. Here are 7 factors critical to an employee's success and longevity.

When a vast majority of new millionaires are coming from the tech industry these days, it’s more important than ever for private service professionals to up their tech skills to stay in the game. The days of Moleskin notebooks and paper calendars are long gone. It’s time to check your ego (and old ways) and jump on board with the advanced level of home and personal technology.

If you’re a housekeeper who wants to shine like a diamond in this industry (and up your game), take note!

Here are my lessons learned from a recent full-household inventory client experience.

And multiply your value at the same time!

Improve communication and your staff’s work performance

If you aren’t working for top-level clients and attracting the most qualified employees in your industry, this may be why.