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Published: Nov. 20, 2015, 9 a.m.

Wendy Keller is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker and acclaimed book marketing consultant. She got her first job as a newspaper reporter as a 16 year old college freshman. Since then, Wendy worked for PR Newswire; the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain; as managing editor of Dateline magazine. She founded what is now Keller Media, Inc. in 1989. She has sold an astonishing 1,200 rights deals worldwide, including 16 New York Times best sellers and 9 international best sellers.

\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\n

Wendy is obsessively focused on lists \u2013 and she also blocks out all distractions. ONWARD!

\nDaily habit that contributes to success\n

Focus every morning on detachment, service, and love \u2013 Wendy starts every day with meditation.

\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\n

Wendy was dealt the worst personal tragedy imaginable \u2013 and Wendy tells the whole story here.

\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n

"Humility is so important \u2013 be teachable."

\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n

"Nobody gives a [bleep] what you want to write about \u2013 they are only interested in what interests them." \xa0

\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n

I would have had hired a fulltime, live-in nanny (especially if you're a single mom) \u2013 don't live with constant mother guilt.

\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\n

Respect and pay attention to your employees \u2013 trust them and allow them to grow.

\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\n

An individual would be equipped to succeed \u2013 and you have to work with them to get them there.

\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n

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1. Don't cut corners \u2013 you are responsible for the quality of your service
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2. Find an environment where you can focus
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3. Make sure that any contract you are involved in has been vetted by an attourney
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4. Get a DBA \u2013 you really do need it
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\nHow best to connect with Wendy:\n

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• Personal website: http://wendykeller.com/
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• Business website: http://www.kellermedia.com/queries
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• Email: wendy@kellermedia.com
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• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WendyKellerCompassionPage/
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