Greetings,
My name is Stephanie Chandler and I am the
founder of Pro Publishing Services. I am a cliché as writers go
since I have been obsessed with the written word for as long as I
can remember. I carried a notebook around as a kid and took
extra English and writing classes as electives in school (I missed
out on fun classes like art and home economics which probably
explains why I'm a terrible cook!). I landed my first publication
credit in the third grade (a poem) and I was
instantly hooked on the wonders of writing.
My work history could be a book in itself.
I spent eleven years in the Silicon Valley, beginning with telephone
technical support. That job was about as fun as getting a tooth
extracted. Next, I worked as a technical instructor and course
developer for a software company. That was my favorite job of all in
corporate America! I got to travel all over the world teaching
classes and developed numerous training manuals and presentations.
It was fun and creative but the travel eventually wore me out and I
decided to move on.
I spent the final four years in the Silicon
Valley selling software--lots of it! I had a $4 million quota and
developed an ulcer before my 30th birthday. That's when I knew it
was time for a complete lifestyle change.
Starting Over
In 2003, I kissed off corporate America and
opened Book Lovers Bookstore in
Sacramento, California. My plan was
to turn the bookstore into a passive income business so I could
focus on freelance writing. But in the process of leaving my job, a
surprising number of people said to me, "I wish I had the courage to
do what you did." That's when I discovered a new passion: helping
others realize that there could be life after corporate America.
In response, I launched
BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources for
entrepreneurs. In 2005, I released my first book:
The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your
Entrepreneurial Dreams! Foreword magazine selected it as a
Book of the Year award winner, and I am truly grateful for the
recognition.
My freelance writing efforts fell in line
with my journey and I have since
developed a reputation as a small
business expert. Over the years I have written articles for
dozens of print and
online publications including Entrepreneur magazine, Home Business
Magazine, Prosper, and many more. Who knew that I would fall in love with
all-things-small-business? I'm having a blast!
My second book,
From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money with Books,
eBooks and
Information Products (John Wiley & Sons) was released in
December 2006. Thanks to the book, I often speak at
business events and on the radio.
My third book,
The Author's Guide to Building an Online Platform: Leveraging
the Internet to Sell More Books (Quill Driver Press) will be
released in May 2008. I won't reveal the details yet, but I do have
a fourth book in the works that I am very excited about!
The
People Behind Pro Publishing Services
Though I have been writing professionally
since 2003, Pro Publishing Services became an official business in
January 2007. The business immediately took off like a rocket and I have
been building a
team of top notch contractors to help manage the workload.
My team includes two virtual assistants and numerous
writers with a wide variety of specialties. I only work with THE
BEST WRITERS who have a solid track record. Whether or not I
personally work on a project, every single project passes through me
for approval.
We also
have relationships with many business owners whose services
compliment ours. We can coordinate services for you for any of the
following business needs:
The Evolution of an Entrepreneur
In 2007, I made the decision to sell my
bookstore. With so many activities to focus on, I wasn’t
able to give it my full attention. I’m happy to say that the store
lives on as a neighborhood favorite in Sacramento.
Today I am able to focus on
continuing to grow Pro Publishing Services while also building my
career as an author. I am passionate about small
business and marketing and count my blessings often because I get to
wake up every day and perform work that feeds my soul!
I appreciate this opportunity to share my
life with you (and especially the fact that you read this far down
my profile!). If you want to do business with a company that works
with integrity and is committed to customer service, please give us a
call.
Wishing you abundant joy and success,
Stephanie
Stephanie Chandler
Pro Publishing Services
P.S.
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Us Today! 916-214-0708
Stephanie Chandler has been featured in
Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Week, the Sacramento
Bee, and the Los Angeles Times. She has also contributed to the
following books:
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The About.com Guide to
Starting a Business by Darrell Zahorsky (coming
in 2008) |
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Chicken Soup for the Working
Mom's Soul (HCI) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor
Hansen, Dahlynn McKowen |
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50 Things Every Guy Should Know How to Do:
Celebrity and Expert Advice on Living Large (Plume) by Daniel Kline and Jason Tomaszewski
|
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The Weekend Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur
Press) by Jennifer Sanders & Michelle Anton
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Taking the Mystery Out of Book Signings (Palari
Publishing) by P.M. Terrell |
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Small Business Cash Flow (Wiley) by
Denise O'Berry |
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Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurial Soul
(HCI) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Ken
McKowen and Dahlynn McKowen |
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The Ultimate Book of Credit and Collections
(Wiley) by Michelle Dunn |