Meet the Authors
Amanda J. Painter and Brenda A. Haire
Amanda J. Painter
Co-founder and CFO of Joy of Pursuit, Amanda J. Painter is an author and Human Resource consultant.
Amanda is known both personally and professionally for her consistency, clarity, and commitment. Her grace-given gifts of practicality and focus allow her to keep an accurate perspective in life and business. She is level-headed and gives attention to the necessary priorities without distractions slowing her down. Amanda is an action-taker with a well-thought-out plan of attack in hand.
Throughout her work history, Amanda has frequently been known as the most dependable team member. She began her career with numbers and finances but grew to discover a passion for the people-side of business in Human Resources. She has a talent for identifying uniqueness in others, encouraging them to know their worth and abilities, all while gracefully holding them accountable for their actions.
Despite years of working for a publishing company, Amanda never thought she would be an author. She is now a four-time published author with an entire series for small businesses. The Team Solution Series: HR Coaching to Grow Teams and Profit provides more than ideas—the books are full implementation plans to guide you and your team through the employee journey. The content blends Amanda’s unparalleled organizational skills with her knowledge of HR practices. Her exceptional ability to improve efficiency and processes in organizations will serve countless small business owners and strengthen their teams.
Throughout the writing and publishing process of The Team Solution Series (and thanks to being business partners with a top-notch book coach), Amanda knows that if she can write a book, anyone can. Together with her business partner, Brenda Haire, they created the Author Business Network, providing authors with the tools needed to successfully write, publish, market, and build a business around their books.
Amanda and her two children live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. She enjoys hiking with her kids, cooking, and gardening, especially cultivating flowers. She’s known for having some of the most beautiful blooms in town. One of the greatest joys of her life is watching her children grow and guiding them to pursue their passions.
Brenda A. Haire
Co-founder and CEO of Joy of Pursuit, Brenda A. Haire is an author, keynote speaker, and publishing consultant.
Brenda’s had over forty jobs and has been working since she was twelve. She’s never been fired and is not ashamed of her work history. Brenda always worked her way up, out, and on to the next adventure. Many see this as risky and call her fearless. She would tell you that fear was always a factor—she just chose faith instead.
After being told she was a nobody by a publisher, Brenda struggled with her identity as a writer. Not one to give up, she pursued her dream and released her first book, Save the Butter Tubs!: Discover Your Worth in a Disposable World, in 2018.
Brenda was immediately hired by her publishing agency after her book was released, and she went on to become the president of the company. An entrepreneur at heart, once again she left on top and now uses her experience to serve individuals and small businesses around the world as the CEO and co-founder of Joy of Pursuit. Brenda created the Author Business Network with her business partner, Amanda Painter, and together they help authors build businesses around their books.
As a speaker, Brenda shares keynotes and workshops that transform audiences. Whether she is speaking about purpose, publishing, or small business, her deepest desire is to help you shine your light by operating in your grace-given gifts. She considers herself a moved soul—so moved by her encounters with God that she can’t help but move in response. She wants the same for you—to encounter God in a way that you can’t help but live a life worthy of your calling.
She and her hubs (as she lovingly refers to him on social media), Darren, are both military veterans. They enjoy hiking and chasing waterfalls across the United States and live in Texas with their beautifully blended and expanding family.
As a small business owner, you know that your team is the most important asset to your company, but you are burdened with overcomplicated and unproductive processes. You need a strategy that will provide consistency and clarity for all your human resources needs. The Team Solution Series guides you from start to finish.
This comprehensive series of books covers all aspects of being a successful author in today’s digital landscape. From the first steps on your writing journey to marketing your book after you’ve published, The Author Solution Series is your go-to guide for success.