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F a b i P r e s l a r ’ s C u s t o m P u b l ica t i o n s F u e l S u cc e ss
Fabi Preslar
SPARK Publications 700 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 704/844-6080
By Amy Trainor
Helping others to succeed — and surpass — is what
book, On Heaven’s Couch: My Journey With a Master-
fuels entrepreneur Fabi Preslar’s success, both in busi-
ful Mentor, had two clear intentions. First, it allowed
ness and in personal endeavors. Preslar is the presi-
her to better connect with clients. Second, it served as
dent and founder of SPARK Publications, a 14-year-
a tool for communicating her message of mentorship
old creative and custom publications firm that assists
and service. “Now I can tell clients, ‘If I can write a
entrepreneurs and enthusiasts in designing, produc-
book, you can write a book (with the proper resources,
ing, and promoting one-of-a-kind magazines, execu-
of course!).’ ”
tive custom-published books, and custom catalogs.
to pull the best out of them, often to their surprise. This
needs, but Preslar takes things a step further — making
desire to strive higher is evident in the very focused
it her goal to help clients excel. “Helping a client meet
level of custom service she and her team provide.
or exceed their vision and witnessing their success
“Making a positive difference in the lives of others
level soar is completely amazing. I absolutely love it!”
constantly helps me to transform my own life,” Preslar
Preslar says.
says. “We gain so much by giving of ourselves.”
Preslar also has fostered a driven staff — “the
It’s through that same positive and selfless atti-
SPARKlers” — who use their own talents to generate
tude that Preslar continually exemplifies success, most
excitement among clients.
recently recognized by the win of a 2011 Enterprising
Preslar measures success in her ability to help oth-
www.SPARKpublications.com
Preslar’s staff and friends can attest to her ability
“Custom publishing” tailors specifically to client
ers thrive. Likewise, her recent decision to pen her first
Women of the Year Award and a 2010 International Stevie Award (Best Entrepreneur). TCW
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