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Jay Papasan          

Best-Selling Author, Vice President & Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty International

Jay Papasan [Pap-uh-zan] is a bestselling author who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He also cofounded KellerINK and Produktive with Gary Keller, and is a principal owner, with his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group in Austin, Texas.

Papasan was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After attending the University of Memphis, he spent several years working in Paris. He later graduated from New York University’s graduate writing program and began a publishing career that led him to HarperCollins Publishers. There, he helped piece together bestselling books such as "Body-for-Life" by Bill Phillips and "Go for the Goal" by Mia Hamm.

After moving to Austin, Papasan joined Keller Williams Realty International, and in 2003 he co-authored "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent," a million-copy bestseller, alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks. He also coauthored the bestsellers "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" and "SHIFT." His latest collaboration with Gary Keller on "The ONE Thing" sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 41 different languages worldwide. "The ONE Thing" garnered more than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list.

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Speaking on The ONE Thing

Through his keynote, Jay shares the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results – it’s about doing the right thing, instead of attempting everything. Backed by years of research, he’ll show how working from a clear sense of priority elevates results and alleviates stress. Jay’s goal is for his audience to leave with a newfound sense of clarity on their true priorities in all areas of their lives.

As a successful business owner, author and an engaged family man, Jay truly lives the message in his book, bringing an authenticity to the stage not often found on the speaking circuit. He speaks from personal experience and has a genuine passion for helping people lead more productive and fulfilling lives, while removing the stress from their hectic everyday routines.

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Wilmington's 40 Under 40: Parker Wilson of Sparked Consulting
Sep 30, 2021 ... "The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. What are your hobbies? When time permits, and when circumstances feel “normal,” I'm on a plane or in a car ...

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