Pet Sitter Confessional4 Tammi 2023

349: Pride and Passion with Savanna Westwood

How do you know when you're overcommitted? Your commitment is a promise to others to render service or provide them something. When the return value on your commitment starts to decrease, it's time to rethink those decisions. As a business owner, it takes knowing your limits and having strength to say, 'No'. Savanna Westwood, owner of The Savvy Sitter, shares how she thinks through what to commit to and how to know when you're overcommitted. She also discusses what it means to have pride in your business and why it's important to view yourself as a founder.

Main topics:

Having pride in your work
Making overnights worth it
Staying committed
Being a 'founder'

Main takeaway: Commitment is an exchange. It's a promise.

About our guest:

Hello! I am Savanna Owner and Founder of The Savvy Sitter, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking, LLC. I have grown up with animals all my life and enjoy spending time with them. I have lived in the Winter Garden and Windermere Area for over 30 Years. Though I do not have any animals myself, I love taking care of them and giving them the cuddles, playtime, and treats they deserve. I am an active equestrian, big dogs and horses do not frighten me. When I am not taking care of your Fur Friends, you can find me reading, practicing archery, riding, and figuring out ways to provide additional and great services to our clients!

Links:

Previously on episode 47: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/047-getting-and-staying-organized-with-savanna

Her website: https://thesavvysitter.org

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSavvySitter

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