Matt Paxton (downsizing and cleaning expert)
| Matt Paxton (downsizing and cleaning expert) | |
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| Born | Richmond, Virginia |
| 🏫 Education | University of Mary Washington |
| 💼 Occupation | TV host, TV producer, and Downsizing and Cleaning Expert |
| Known for | Hoarders - Extreme Cleaning Specialist Legacy List with Matt Paxton - TV Host and Producer |
| Notable work | The Secret Lives of Hoarders: True Stories of Tackling Extreme Clutter |
Matt Paxton (downsizing and cleaning expert) is an American television personality and downsizing expert. He is best known for his regular appearances on the show Hoarders.[1] Paxton is currently the host and producer of Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Paxton was born and raised in Bon Air, Virginia.[4] He graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 1997[5] with a degree in business.[6]
Career[edit]
Prior to working in extreme cleaning, Paxton worked as an economist for the Federal Reserve[7] and later as an analyst for Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.[8]
Paxton started several businesses, including Paxton's Sandal Saver, Xterra Wetsuits, Presliced Limes, and Bling-Bling Pizza.[9] He later founded the cleanup company, Clutter Cleaner, in Richmond, Virginia in 2006.
Three years later, Paxton routinely began airing on Hoarders on A & E as an Extreme Cleaning Specialist with his company Clutter Cleaners.[10] He continued to be featured on the series for 9 seasons, before leaving in 2017.[11] He also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Howard Stern Show, The View (talk show), Good Morning America, and The Hallmark Channel.
Paxton has been interviewed for a number of podcasts regarding hoarding and extreme cleaning, amongst other topics, including The Joe Rogan Experience,[12] Renegade Millionaire Show, LifewithCatherine, 680 CJOB News, Reality Life with Kate Casey, and EvoFi: A Finance Podcast For Humans, amongst others.[13] He also was the host of his own podcast, 5 Decisions Away with Matt Paxton, from 2011–2013.[14]
Paxton founded the estate management and cleanup company WayForth, previously called Legacy Navigator, after leaving Hoarders in 2016. After the company successfully moved through four acquisitions, Paxton stepped down in 2019.[15]
In 2019, Paxton helped create the television show Legacy List with Matt Paxton. He is both the host and a producer of the series.[16] The series aired its first season in January 2020 on American Public Television and is renewed for a second season, anticipated to air in January 2021.[17]
Books[edit]
- Paxton, Matt; Hise, Phaedra (3 May 2011). The Secret Lives of Hoarders: True Stories of Tackling Extreme Clutter. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9780399536656 Search this book on
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References[edit]
- ↑ Sun, W. (2016, February 9). Matt 'Mr. Hoard' Paxton: Dirty CleanUp Is Rich Business. Retrieved June 4, 2020
- ↑ Harrington, M. (2020, March 23). Episode 022 - Matt Paxton from Hoarders and Legacy List. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ↑ IMDb. (2020). Legacy List. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ↑ Curran, C. (2020, January 10). New show 'Legacy List' on PBS hosted by Richmond's own Matt Paxton. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ↑ Telvock, Dan. "'Hoarders' Paxton Talks About Book Process". Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Umble, Amy Flowers. "Matt Paxton: Finding salvation in filth". Fredericksburg.com. The Free Lance-Star. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "Matt Paxton". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Lynn, Capi. "Hoarding 101, by Matt Paxton". Statesman Journal. USA Today. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Tevok, Dan. "Mr. Clutter Cleaner is Helping Hoarders". Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Williams, Geoff. "Matt Paxton, Clutter Cleaner: A Hero To The Hoarders". Huffington Post. Verizon Media. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Gallup, Kate Hagan. "The real reason Matt Paxton left Hoarders". The List. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ ""The Joe Rogan Experience" Matt Paxton". IMDb. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Matt Paxton's Podcast Appearances". Podchaser. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "5 Decisions Away with Matt Paxton". Sticher. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Platania, Mike. "Local entrepreneur and 'Hoarders' star Matt Paxton filming new TV show". Richmond Biz Sense. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Legacy List with Matt Paxton". American Public Television. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "MYE's 'Legacy List' Ordered For Season Two". Videoage. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Paxton, Matt; Hise, Phaedra (3 May 2011). The Secret Lives of Hoarders: True Stories of Tackling Extreme Clutter. Penguin Publishing Group. ISBN 9780399536656. Search this book on
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