Who we are:

Bill Schultz brings over 20 years of international sales experience in Christian publishing

• As Vice-President at Gospel Light, contributed to the development and execution of corporate goals, strategies, and ROI/P&L initiatives
  
• Vast experience in development and execution of international sales programs
  
• Directed over 30 staff including inside, field, and independent reps
  
• Experienced representation of book, curriculum, and teaching resources
  
• Direct selling experience to international buyers
  
• Created and implemented Gospel Light’s ITPE program (International Trade Paper Editions)
  
• Developed strong network of international partnerships, distributors, and retailers
  
• Served on the GPA Board (Global Publishers Alliance)
  
• Helped establish and implement ZDL Books China
  
• Significant cross-cultural business and living experience
  
• Language ability
  
• Master of Divinity, Bethel Seminary
  
• BA in Business, Bethel College

Amy Schultz has served international accounts with attentive service for over 5 years

• Provides administrative and financial support
• Handles foreign and English language licensing rights
• Corporate Finance background
• International work experience
• Cross-cultural ministry understanding
• Language ability
• BS in Finance, University of Illinois

Chris Sims brings over 13 years of Christian product sales experience and executive leadership

• 13 years of CBA industry experience with personal and team sales in excess of $100,000,000
• Represented great organizations such as Dayspring, Honor Books, and Gospel Light plus additional sales experience for over 40 publishers and gift companies handling multi-line representation
• Success working in CBA, ABA, Mass Market, Special and International Markets
• Proven record of accomplishment in planning and leading comprehensive sales & marketing strategies in support of business goals and objectives
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Bachelor of Ministry Seminary Degree
• Husband to Eve and father to Brianna, Katelyn and Emma

Kyle Duncan celebrates his 25th year working in the CBA industry

• Presenter of more than 50 new book lists over the past 20+ years to sales groups both in the U.S. and abroad, ranging in size from a dozen to more than 100
• Acquired more than 500 books with sales totaling more than 15 million copies, including more than a dozen ECPA Gold Medallion nominees, and two Gold Medallion winners
• Served at every level--from managing editor of Focus on the Family magazine, to Publisher at Regal Books, to Vice President of Editorial at Bethany House
• Passionate about seeing Christ's message advanced across the globe through the creation and distribution of great books
• A graduate of UCLA, and has completed graduate work in the Cross Cultural Studies program at Fuller Theological Seminary

International Market Potential:

• English has become the dominant language worldwide
  
• English is the major communication platform for the world marketplace 
  
• 2nd language English speakers outnumber native English speakers 3 to 1
  
• Advancements in communication technology and reduced international shipping times
  
• Increase of the growing middle class around the world
  
• Advancements in web communication and the Internet have increased Christian book awareness providing a ripe opportunity for US publishers
  
• The worldwide resurgence of Christianity outside of North America

 Offer to Publishers and Distributors:

• Professional and experienced representation to international accounts
  
• Variable cost model
  
• Assessment and/or development of total international strategy
  
• Consistent and meaningful feedback on accounts and marketplace
  
• Development of best practices and ROI modeling
  
• Rights Management and consulting
  
• Overstock and Remaindering strategies
  
• Development of "mission-driven" distribution strategies