The Original Guide to Private Service Management
The Original Guide to Private Service Management is a private service book written by Mary Louise Starkey. The book is out-of-print, but we are in the process of obtaining copies. Contact us below if you would like to buy or sell one.
VIDEO: A look inside of the book
Inside the Book for House Managers
The book is almost 700 pages, and it is divided into the following chapters:
- Preface: The Original Guide to Private Service Management
- Chapter 1: The Relationship of Service
- Chapter 2: The Starkey Service Management System
- Chapter 3: Administrative Standards: Setting Up a Household
- Chapter 4: Housekeeping Standards
- Chapter 5: Culinary Standards
- Chapter 6: Clothing Standards & Valet Responsibilities
- Chapter 7: Entertaining Standards
- Chapter 8: Property & Grounds
- Chapter 9: Maintenance Standards
- Chapter 10: Transportation & Travel Standards
- Chapter 11: Safety & Protection Standards
- Chapter 12: Care Standards: Children, Elders, Guests & Pets
Similar to Amazon's "Look Inside" feature, below is a more detailed look at the book's content:
Review each picture to see what is inside of each chapter.
In the News
Starkey International Institute was featured in many prestigious media outlets: Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Rob Report, and the book "Richistan" by CNBC's Robert Frank.
The Status of the Author, Book, and School in 2025
- The Starkey International Institute (also known as Butler Boot Camp) is permanently closed. The school's headquarters -- a historical mansion in Denver built in 1901 -- has been sold.
- The author of the book, Mary Louise Starkey, has officially retired.
- The school's former website has been shut down, and the phone number is disconnected.
- The book is out of print.
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