Stephanie Chandler previously worked in the fast-paced Silicon Valley in a variety of roles including software sales, technical training and technical support. When she developed an ulcer before her 30th birthday, she knew it was time for a complete lifestyle change.

Following much contemplation and a year of planning, Chandler fled corporate America in 2003 and opened a bookstore in Sacramento, California (she sold the store in 2007).

Owning a retail store gave her a hands-on education in the realities of small business marketing. Chandler began studying internet marketing strategies and quickly brought her store website into the top three results on Google, giving her business a competitive edge. A passion for internet marketing was born.

Chandler launched BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources for entrepreneurs, in 2004. She is also founder and CEO of Authority Publishing, a custom publishing and marketing company. Author and speaker information are available at StephanieChandler.com.

Stephanie Chandler is an author of several books:

LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business (Career Press, September 2009)

The Author’s Guide to Building an Online Platform: Leveraging the Internet to Sell More Books (Quill Driver Press, May 2008)

From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money with Books, eBooks and Information Products (John Wiley & Sons, December 2006)

The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams! (Aventine Press, September 2005)

Chandler has been featured in numerous media outlets including Entrepreneur Magazine, BusinessWeek, Inc.com, and More Magazine. She is also a frequent speaker at small business events and on the radio. She loves what she gets to do every day and finds great joy in learning and teaching about her favorite topics: internet marketing, social media and publishing.