Born on May 12, 1918 in Hot Wells, Texas, to Edward and Lula Wagner, Mary Kathlyn Wagner worked hard in their home taking care of her ill father while her mother worked 14-hour days as a restaurant manager. ... In 1930, she struck a deal with an encyclopedia saleswoman who challenged her to sell ten sets to receive one free for herself. ... In 1939, her business career took off when she became a salesperson for Stanley Home Products and received the Queen of Sales award her second year. ... Because of her business acumen and philosophy, by the end of the second year 1 million products were ...

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