BQ : How long have you been in business and what made you start in the industry you are in ?
JR : I have been formally in business for five years . I started a publishing company for my books and because someone saw my books , they wanted to pay me to publish their book . The business literally came to me .
BQ : What motivated you to start in business ?
JR : When the person approached me about publishing their book , I could have turned them down but it was an opportunity , challenge and a way to help someone else realize their dream to publish a book . I had no idea that it would turn into the business that it is today .
BQ : Has it been difficult , as a woman , to build your business ?
JR : It has been difficult to build the business because I still teach . I have been a teacher / media specialist for 21 years . Being bivocational is tricky and logistically challenging but right now it works for me . My schedule is packed tight but I love what I do . I am also thankful for a supportive husband and a fabulous team that allows me to do it all . My father was a teacher , had a business and was a leader in our church locally , regionally and internationally . Entrepreneurship is in my blood . I can ' t deny it . I embrace it because I helped my father build his business and with those skills , build my own .
BQ : Our founder , Dana Williamson also comes from a family of entrepreneurs ; are you working on any new projects ?
JR : I continue to write my own books as well as publish , coach , market and promote other people ' s books . Right now , I will be releasing two series , a three-part romance fiction and the other a three-part series titled , " Write . Publish . Promote that Book Now
BQ : Congrats ! How many books have you published , and where can we find your work ?
JR : I have published 30 books of my own and 60 books of other authors . My books are located at Amazon . com , Barnes & Noble . com , NOOK and KINDLE , visit www . bkroystonpublishing . com and http :// bit . ly / juliaroystonstore
BQ : As a business woman , do you believe you are a speaker in your field ? I . e . Will you share you story to help others ?
JR : As a certified teacher , I love and am honored to speak about my field / industry . I would love to share my story to help others and do it daily given the person ' s interest and opportunity .
BQ : That is wonderful . Not everyone realizes they have a story to tell . Any special words of encouragement for other women ?
First , do what you love and passionate about . We only have this one life to live . Second , learn everything you can about your industry . Keep up with it . Read , study and follow the leaders in your industry on social media and throughout any other media outlets . Third , realize that everyone is not your client and if they reject you , keep moving . No is a part of being in business . It ' s business . Finally , handle your business with integrity , fidelity and character . Mistakes will be made . People will lie , cheat and steal . Correct the mistakes and put the processes , technology and people in place to not let the mistakes repeat themselves . Don ' t dwell on the liars just learn the lesson and keep moving . At the end of the day , deliver in the spirit of excellence .
For more information on Julia Royston visit : www . bkroystonpublishing . com , www . juliaroystonenterprises . com or www . juliaroyston . net .