ShareOne ReviewsAre self-publishing services worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 13 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 8 interviews. team, hiring or delegation wins was another volunteered theme, appearing in 8 interviews. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-30. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 8 |
| Team & hiring | 8 |
| Better systems | 7 |
| Mental clarity | 4 |
| Felt supported | 4 |
| Confidence | 3 |
- “Speaking on more stages, more podcasts, I'm starting to get more customers.”Amani Roberts
- “Amani Roberts (00:00) When people see the book, like, "Ooh, that's a really good cover!" And I really have Book Launchers to thank because their design team helped me with planning the different drafts. really came ou…”Amani Roberts
- “They really helped me, kind of, go through that process and just explain how I needed to be more consistent through each of the chapters, make sure that the reader was getting the same experience from every chapter th…”Amani Roberts
- “They really helped me focus in on who specifically I was writing for and how I could help and that really helped me hone the message and deliver what I consider to be a book that really helps leaders, entrepreneurs, C…”Jonathan Stanley
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchBusy Entrepreneur Avoids Wasting Time While Launching a Professionally Published Book and BrandColleen Souza used Book Launchers to transition from a busy realtor to a published author of 'Living by the Mantras.' By utilizing their all-inclusive platinum package, she avoided wasting time on technical hurdles like ISBNs and Amazon KDP. The partnership r…Colleen Souza · Book Launchers
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WatchSmall Business Achieves Fortune 500 Level Benefits and Culture Through InsperityDarlene Walker of N. Darlene Walker and Associates credits Insperity with enabling her small business to offer Fortune 500-level benefits and retirement plans. By outsourcing payroll and benefits administration, she transitioned from being bogged down by admi…Darlene Walker · Insperity- Darren FrankWatchOvercoming Stagnation Through Holistic Strategy and Psychological Business GuidanceChristopher and SaraLynn Phipps of Phipps Masonry credit Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with delivering life-changing business growth. By moving beyond simple financial reporting to a holistic, psychological, and legal perspective, Frank helped the owners tra…Christopher & SaraLynn Phipps · Darren Frank
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WatchPublic School Teacher Achieves Natural Pregnancy After Identifying Hidden Gluten SensitivitiesVirginia Terry used Fab Fertile to transition from limited medical answers to a successful natural pregnancy. By utilizing functional testing and holistic coaching, she identified specific mineral deficiencies and gluten sensitivities that standard doctors mi…Virginia Terry · Fab Fertile
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WatchLong-term SEO Growth and Technical Support for Health Tech CEODan Lievens, CEO of Share.One, credits Health Biz Scale for transforming his business's organic visibility. Over a year of partnership, Mike implemented a comprehensive strategy including backlinks, SEO blogs, and email marketing. The most concrete result was…Dan Lievens · Health Biz Scale
What they doubted first
- “Minimum disturbance and as far as I can ascertain, a, a good competitive price.”Mr A Haughton
- “He was like, let's talk about what this is going to cost.”Christopher & SaraLynn Phipps
- “I felt FabFertil was fair for their cost for what they offered.”Virginia Terry
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Book Launchers worth the investment for a busy professional?
- Colleen Souza explains that she lives by the mantra 'too poor to buy cheap' and chose Book Launchers to ensure efficiency. She notes that their team handled technical details like ISBNs and Amazon KDP, which saved her hours of time and energy that would have otherwise been wasted money. — Colleen Souza
- How does Book Launchers help with book marketing and visibility?
- According to Colleen, the launch strength provided by Book Launchers pushed her to a new level of social media involvement. As a direct result of the process, she has already been featured on almost 20 podcasts and several news broadcasts. — Colleen Souza
- Can I self-publish a book if I have no experience in the industry?
- Colleen admits she did not know what she was doing regarding book launching despite being an expert in real estate. She credits Book Launchers for laying out a clear path and providing a knowledgeable team to support her through every nuance of the ever-changing publishing industry. — Colleen Souza
- Are retail gift card amounts too restrictive?
- Yes, Tiye Bracy found that traditional retailers like Walgreens or Walmart only offered generic increments like $25 or $50. She switched to PerfectGift.com to send specific amounts, such as $32 or $101, to match a recipient's age or occasion. — Tiye Bracy
- Can I add personal media to a digital gift card?
- Tiye Bracy noted that the platform allows for easy photo uploads and a video feature she described as 'iconic.' She found the process very simple even for users without a 'creative bone.' — Tiye Bracy
- How fast is the delivery for digital gift cards?
- According to Tiye Bracy, the delivery is reliable and happens in 'real time.' She recommends it for last-minute needs because recipients receive the gift almost instantly via text or email. — Tiye Bracy