Jay Papasan

Jay Papasan is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in the real estate and publishing industries. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Produktive.com, a training company and community based on "The One Thing" concept.1

Professional Background

Real Estate Career: Jay has been with Keller Williams Realty, Inc. since September 2000, where he currently serves as the VP of Strategic Content.1 In this role, he leads the bestselling publishing team and co-anchors the online real estate broadcast "This Month in Real Estate".1

Entrepreneurial Ventures: In addition to his role at Keller Williams, Jay co-founded KellerInk in January 2007 and Papasan Properties Group in January 2009.1 These ventures demonstrate his commitment to both the publishing and real estate sectors.

Authorship: Jay is a New York Times best-selling author, having co-authored several successful books including:

• The Millionaire Real Estate Agent
• The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
• SHIFT
• Your First Home
• The ONE Thing (released in April 2013)1

His book "The ONE Thing" has appeared on bestseller lists over 150 times in its first year of publication, including reaching #1 on the Wall Street Journal list.1

Education

Jay holds a strong educational background:

• BA in English/French from The University of Memphis (1987-1992)
• MA in English from New York University (1994-1996)
• DEUG in French Literature from University de Paris (1992-1993)1

Other Roles

Throughout his career, Jay has held various positions, including:

• Associate Editor at HarperCollins Publishers (1995-1999)
• Teaching Assistant at New York University (1994-1996)
• Translator and ESL Trainer at Smith & Nephew-Richards (1992-1994)1

Jay Papasan's diverse experience in real estate, publishing, and entrepreneurship has shaped his career and led to his current role as Co-Founder and CEO of Produktive.com, where he leverages his expertise in "The One Thing" concept to provide training and build a community.