Meet Chantell Pfitzer

We were lucky to catch up with Chantell Pfitzer recently and have shared our conversation below.

Chantell, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

Confidence and self-esteem, for me, have always been rooted in self-love. I’ve always had a strong sense of both, but like anyone, life has tested them. Over time, I’ve learned that confidence isn’t about never doubting yourself—it’s about recognizing your strengths, leaning into them, and refusing to let anyone take that from you. It’s also about the way you speak to yourself, the company you keep, and the boundaries you set. Surrounding yourself with people who respect and uplift you is just as important as removing those who don’t. True confidence comes from knowing you are inherently unique and owning that fully.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I spent over a decade in estate management, overseeing the properties and lives of some of the wealthiest individuals in the country. Managing estates between 20,000 and 35,000+ square feet, I handled everything from staffing and security to large-scale construction project management. After a long and successful career in that space, I knew it was time to pivot. I found a unique niche in garage interior build-outs and launched The Garage Edit.

At The Garage Edit, we transform garages into extraordinary spaces, handling everything from design to full build-out. What sets us apart is our streamlined approach—we’ve refined the design phase to make it seamless and efficient, avoiding unnecessary complexity while still delivering high-end, customized results. Our goal has always been to make the process easy and accessible while maintaining a strong focus on design and quality craftsmanship.

Looking ahead to 2025, we have some exciting projects, particularly in the commercial space, that we’ll be sharing with the public. Up until now, we’ve kept much of our work under wraps while securing major deals. Now that these are coming to fruition, this year is all about showing the market what we’re capable of and unveiling the incredible projects we’ve been working on behind the scenes.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

There are many important skills and qualities needed in this space, but if I had to simplify it, three stand out.

First, strong communication and sales skills are absolutely essential. No matter what you’re launching, you’ll have to sell—whether it’s your product, service, or even just your vision. Understanding how to do that effectively is a game-changer.

Second, marketing is critical. People need to know who you are. Whether it’s through social media, cold outreach, or other strategies, visibility is everything.

Third, resilience and follow-through are non-negotiable. I’ve had more failures than I can count, but I never stopped. This isn’t my first venture—many of my previous attempts were unsuccessful—but persistence is what separates those who succeed from those who don’t.

One principle I live by as an entrepreneur is that your output must always surpass your intake. Too many people get stuck in analysis paralysis—watching endless TikToks and YouTube videos, consuming advice instead of taking action. At the end of the day, execution matters more than overthinking.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

It’s incredibly easy to feel overwhelmed as an entrepreneur—you’re wearing multiple hats, and everything ultimately falls on you. If you’ve chosen this path, it’s likely because you’re passionate (and maybe a little crazy), which means the stakes always feel high. I’ve wanted to be an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, and I’ve had plenty of moments where I questioned whether I’d ever find the idea, whether it would break through, or whether all my effort would finally pay off.

One of the biggest causes of overwhelm isn’t just the workload—it’s comparison. Many people feel stuck not because of their own circumstances, but because they’re constantly looking at what others are doing. When I launched The Garage Edit, I set strict boundaries for myself. I stopped watching YouTube videos about other companies, not because I didn’t want to learn, but because I needed to focus on my own lane without distraction. I wasn’t searching for my idea anymore—I already had it, and my job was to build it. I had a general understanding of the market, and that was enough. Anytime I felt myself comparing my progress to someone else’s, I would step away from social media and shift my focus to actual growth—outreach, execution, and forward movement.

My biggest advice? Have discipline. Stop comparing. Focus on your path. I’ve seen incredibly smart people get stuck in analysis paralysis and never gain traction, while others with less experience or knowledge take massive action and succeed. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, simplify. Make a short list of actionable steps you can take today that will create real progress. Above all, stop worrying about what everyone else is doing—it won’t get you where you want to be.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thegarageedit.com
• Instagram: thegarage_edit
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564822382851
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-garage-edit/?viewAsMember=true