Jay Papasan
Jay Papasan is a renowned author, business leader, and real estate executive, best known for his work as Vice President of Strategic Content at Keller Williams Realty, one of the world's largest real estate companies. A prolific writer, Papasan has co-authored multiple bestselling business and real estate books that have shaped the thinking of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals worldwide. He is the co-author of The ONE Thing, a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller that has sold more than 3.5 million copies and been translated into 44 languages. Alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks, he co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller considered an essential guide for real estate professionals seeking to build scalable businesses. He also co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and SHIFT, both of which have become influential works within the real estate and investing communities. In addition to his publishing success, Papasan serves as Vice President of KellerINK and Co-Owner of Papasan Properties Group, a top-performing real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas.
Jay Papasan Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Vice President of Strategic Content
Academic History
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M.A., English
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B.A., English and French
Jay Papasan has been a key executive at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company, for more than two decades.
Over his 24-year career at Keller Williams, Jay has held multiple executive leadership roles, spearheading the company’s education, publishing, research, and strategic content divisions.
He currently leads the bestselling publishing team, responsible for some of the most influential real estate and business books of the past two decades.
In addition, he co-anchors “This Month in Real Estate,” an online broadcast offering market insights and strategic guidance for real estate professionals worldwide.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Papasan is a bestselling author and prominent thought leader in real estate and business.
His books have appeared on The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times bestseller lists, reaching millions of readers worldwide.
In collaboration with Gary Keller, he co-authored several influential titles, including The ONE Thing, a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller that has sold over 3.5 million copies, been translated into 44 languages, and appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists.
He also co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller regarded as a foundational guide for real estate professionals, as well as The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and SHIFT, both of which have become essential resources for investors and agents navigating evolving markets.
Before joining Keller Williams, Jay began his career at HarperCollins Publishers, where he helped develop major bestsellers such as Body-for-Life by Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm.