Janice Savage's guest appearances

Janice Savage

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Ladies in Biz Podcast

Tina Dietz

Ricardo Fayet

Honorée Corder

Jacob Hess

Katie Cross

Kevin J. Anderson

Lindsay Buroker

Michael Anderle

James Blatch

Sacha Black

Patrick O'Donnell

Jami Albright

Julie Broad

Scott King

Craig Martelle

OwlTail

In this episode, Mark interviews Janice Savage, Savvy Concierge about strategies that enable work-life balance which translates into more personal time and less stress. Prior to the interview, Mark reads a word from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. He then reads comments from recent episodes, reminding listeners they still have a chance to win a copy of THREE STORY METHOD and the accompanying workbook from J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon by commenting on Episode 123 before the end of March 2020. He also shares a brief personal update that includes the adaptation of the Career Author Summit in Nashville in May (where Mark is a featured speaker) to a virtual event, as well as being a guest on the Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black. In their conversation, Mark and Janice talk about:  How Janice loves being in a position to do something to help other people, which organically grew into her business How Janice pays attention and listens to both what people say, as well as the things that people don't say, as part of her process of helping them The value of being invited into the personal workspace of the people that Janice works with The importance of, before looking at someone's space, you take a look at their values What "clutter" does to us (makes us stressed, takes away our focus) - space, mind, physical clutter How having clutter in our minds and physically, it takes away from the creative process Examining a workspace for all of the things that can cause distraction The importance of making a specific system that works for you, your preferences, your goals, your work space How routine and the right habits build success The complimentary consult that Janice offers her potential clients How small changes can make a huge impact The importance of having an accountability partner The value of SNAP (The "Sunday Night Plan") - which is a written-down plan for the forthcoming week Ideas for managing an email inbox without getting stressed or overwhelmed And more . . .    After the interview, Mark reflects on the importance of building up solid habits or an impactful routine.   Links of Interest:  Janice's Website - Savvy Concierge Findaway Voices  Library Promotion Opportunity (Expires after March 29, 2020)   Episode 123 - Three Story Method with J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon Episode 124 - Lindsay Flanagan on Working with an Editor The Rebel Author Podcast - Episode 21 - How to Get Your Book Into Libraries Patreon for Stark Reflections    Janice Savage, founder of Savvy Concierge, is a Professional Organizer and Lifestyle Manager. She alleviates the stress and that feeling of being overwhelmed that her busy clientele experience. Janice has taken the strategies and tips she developed first by raising four kids and then by working one-on-one with her clientele to introduce Savvy Principles to Simplify Your Life. She has recently segued into speaking opportunities, educational presentations and conducting workshops where she shares her expertise with larger audiences. By empowering the audience to attain their goals through an organized and decluttered personal and professional life she is spreading her message – Simplify Your Life.   The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In this episode, Mark interviews Janice Savage, Savvy Concierge about strategies that enable work-life balance which translates into more personal time and less stress. Prior to the interview, Mark reads a word from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... <a href="http://www.findawayvoices.com/stark" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at <a href="http://starkreflections.ca/findaway" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">starkreflections.ca/Findaway</a>. He then reads comments from recent episodes, reminding listeners they still have a chance to win a copy of THREE STORY METHOD and the accompanying workbook from J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon by commenting on Episode 123 before the end of March 2020. He also shares a brief personal update that includes the adaptation of the Career Author Summit in Nashville in May (where Mark is a featured speaker) to a virtual event, as well as being a guest on the Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black. In their conversation, Mark and Janice talk about: <ul> <li>How Janice loves being in a position to do something to help other people, which organically grew into her business</li> <li>How Janice pays attention and listens to both what people say, as well as the things that people don't say, as part of her process of helping them</li> <li>The value of being invited into the personal workspace of the people that Janice works with</li> <li>The importance of, before looking at someone's space, you take a look at their values</li> <li>What "clutter" does to us (makes us stressed, takes away our focus) - space, mind, physical clutter</li> <li>How having clutter in our minds and physically, it takes away from the creative process</li> <li>Examining a workspace for all of the things that can cause distraction</li> <li>The importance of making a specific system that works for you, your preferences, your goals, your work space</li> <li>How routine and the right habits build success</li> <li>The complimentary consult that Janice offers her potential clients</li> <li>How small changes can make a huge impact</li> <li>The importance of having an accountability partner</li> <li>The value of SNAP (The "Sunday Night Plan") - which is a written-down plan for the forthcoming week</li> <li>Ideas for managing an email inbox without getting stressed or overwhelmed</li> <li>And more . . .</li> </ul> After the interview, Mark reflects on the importance of building up solid habits or an impactful routine. Links of Interest: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.savvyconcierge.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Janice's Website - Savvy Concierge</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/starkreflections" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Findaway Voices</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/Findaway/LibraryPromotionApplicationApril0CostPerCheckout" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Library Promotion Opportunity</a> (Expires after March 29, 2020)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://starkreflections.ca/2020/03/13/episode-123-three-story-method-with-j-thorn-and-zach-bohannon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 123 - Three Story Method with J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon</a></li> <li><a href="https://starkreflections.ca/2020/03/20/episode-124-lindsay-flanagan-on-working-with-an-editor/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 124 - Lindsay Flanagan on Working with an Editor</a></li> <li><a href="https://sachablack.co.uk/2020/03/24/021-how-to-get-your-books-into-libraries-with-mark-lefebvre/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Rebel Author Podcast - Episode 21 - How to Get Your Book Into Libraries</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/starkreflections" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon for Stark Reflections</a></li> </ul> Janice Savage, founder of Savvy Concierge, is a Professional Organizer and Lifestyle Manager. She alleviates the stress and that feeling of being overwhelmed that her busy clientele experience. Janice has taken the strategies and tips she developed first by raising four kids and then by working one-on-one with her clientele to introduce Savvy Principles to Simplify Your Life. She has recently segued into speaking opportunities, educational presentations and conducting workshops where she shares her expertise with larger audiences. By empowering the audience to attain their goals through an organized and decluttered personal and professional life she is spreading her message – Simplify Your Life. The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.incompetech.com</a> and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Attribution 3.0</a>

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 125 - Simplifying, Streamlining, & Organizing with Janice Savage

Janice Savage gives us insight into starting a business and the importance of belonging to a business support group. Janice discusses five lifestyle management solutions and how small changes in these areas can bring harmony to your life.  You can still be busy but busy doing the things you love.  00:00 BIO: Janice Savage is the Founder of Savvy Concierge and is a professional Lifestyle Manager. Janice helps busy people find time they could only dream of having.  Her excellent organization skills and take-charge attitude makes a big impact when you need another hand. Besides getting everyone organized, she has spearheaded many fund-raising events.  Janice recognized that by making small changes in her life she could have more time with her family.  Now, with Savvy Concierge, she can provide that opportunity to others.  2:26 - Janice describes when she realized it was time to have a second career and how her entrepreneurial spirit came forward. Plus, she describes how she identified her strengths which helped her decide.  5:16 - Janice talks about getting out of your comfort zone and how important it is to find a mentor or group.   7:00 – Janice gives us insight into her membership with BNI (Business Networking International) and how the group helps her grow her business and supports her personally.  11:50 – Hear what Janice says were her first steps to starting her business.   14:15- Janice talks about how important her consultation is to her business and how people needs are so diverse.  17:40 – The Five Lifestyle Management Solutions are the pillars that create the biggest stress in lives. If you are feeling stress or pressure in one of these areas, then a little bit of help can make a world of difference. These pillars are: 1. Home organization 2. Office organization 3. Moving management 4. Errand List 5. Senior Support   24:45 – We have more discussion about the insurance coverage required for her type of company.  26:10 – We discuss how to cope when you are having a bad day and your clients are also stressed. Janice explains how she feels it is an honour to work with her clients.  30:00- Janice shares how she knew she made the right choice to start her business.  31:21 – Listen to Janice’s important message for people starting their business. LINKS: Janice’s website: www.savvyconcierge.ca BNI -Business Network International :  https://www.bni.com/about Insurance Company: http://www.mycoreinsurance.com/  Professional Organization Association: https://www.organizersincanada.com/about/index.html

Janice Savage gives us insight into starting a business and the importance of belonging to a business support group. Janice discusses five lifestyle management solutions and how small changes in these areas can bring harmony to your life.  You can still be busy but busy doing the things you love.  00:00 BIO: Janice Savage is the Founder of Savvy Concierge and is a professional Lifestyle Manager. Janice helps busy people find time they could only dream of having.  Her excellent organization skills and take-charge attitude makes a big impact when you need another hand. Besides getting everyone organized, she has spearheaded many fund-raising events.  Janice recognized that by making small changes in her life she could have more time with her family.  Now, with Savvy Concierge, she can provide that opportunity to others. 2:26 - Janice describes when she realized it was time to have a second career and how her entrepreneurial spirit came forward. Plus, she describes how she identified her strengths which helped her decide. 5:16 - Janice talks about getting out of your comfort zone and how important it is to find a mentor or group.  7:00 – Janice gives us insight into her membership with BNI (Business Networking International) and how the group helps her grow her business and supports her personally. 11:50 – Hear what Janice says were her first steps to starting her business.   14:15- Janice talks about how important her consultation is to her business and how people needs are so diverse. 17:40 – The Five Lifestyle Management Solutions are the pillars that create the biggest stress in lives. If you are feeling stress or pressure in one of these areas, then a little bit of help can make a world of difference. These pillars are: 1. Home organization 2. Office organization 3. Moving management 4. Errand List 5. Senior Support  24:45 – We have more discussion about the insurance coverage required for her type of company. 26:10 – We discuss how to cope when you are having a bad day and your clients are also stressed. Janice explains how she feels it is an honour to work with her clients. 30:00- Janice shares how she knew she made the right choice to start her business. 31:21 – Listen to Janice’s important message for people starting their business. LINKS: Janice’s website: <a href="http://www.savvyconcierge.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.savvyconcierge.ca</a> BNI -Business Network International :  <a href="https://www.bni.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bni.com/about</a> Insurance Company: <a href="http://www.mycoreinsurance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mycoreinsurance.com/</a> Professional Organization Association: <a href="https://www.organizersincanada.com/about/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.organizersincanada.com/about/index.html</a>

Guest #6: JANICE SAVAGE -Savvy Concierge