Is a book publishing service worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 14 organisations. The change they described most often was more clients, leads or patients — 8 of 40 raised it unprompted. 8 described team, hiring or delegation wins. The timeframe described most often was 6 – 12 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-07. Updated as new interviews arrive.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| More clients | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Team & hiring | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Better systems | 7 of 40 | 18% |
| Revenue growth | 5 of 40 | 13% |
| Mobility | 4 of 40 | 10% |
| Confidence | 4 of 40 | 10% |
- “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
- “When you have a coach, when you have deadlines, you have somebody pushing you, you have stuff that's due, it just really helps you get to the finish line. what Book Launchers did for me. having the process completely…”Jason Brown
- “I've also launched online programs, including my signature program for HPV called Say Goodbye to HPV. if you're wanting to grow your business, you're wanting to increase your profit and revenue.”Doni Wilson
How long it took them
- 6 – 12 months · 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
WatchJulie Broad Achieves Hands-Off Video Testimonial Production for Book LaunchersJulie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, used Share One to transition from labor-intensive manual video production to a fully hands-off testimonial process. By automating the interview and editing stages, Broad successfully integrated credible, heart-felt vide…Julie Broad · Share One- MindshareWatchDr. Doni Wilson Secured a Traditional Book Deal and Expanded Her Mailing ListDr. Doni Wilson credits Mindshare Mastermind with helping her transition from self-publishing to securing a traditional book deal for her fifth book. By leveraging Mindshare’s tools and community, she successfully launched her signature 'Say Goodbye to HPV' p…Doni Wilson · Mindshare
WatchSix Years of Pristine Commercial Cleaning with Remarkable Attention to DetailBobby Mosley of Nebula Scientific recommends Anago of Phoenix for their remarkable attention to detail and reliability. Over a six-year partnership, Anago has delivered consistent daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning segments. Mosley highlights their professio…Bobby Mosley · Anago of Phoenix
WatchTransitioning from Full-Time Work to a Stable and Secure Retirement IncomeDale Waltman turned to Panic Proof Retirement to transition from his career as a physical therapist to a secure retirement. By working with Dan Casey, Waltman gained foresight into his future income stability and a clear understanding of Social Security and M…DALE J WALTMAN · Panic proof retirement
WatchStreamlining HR Operations and Employee Onboarding for Ace Handyman Services GrowthRemington Riccolo of Ace Handyman Services uses Insperity to transition from manual record-keeping to a centralized HR platform. By preloading handbooks and policies, Riccolo eliminated the need to 'chase down' new hires, achieving a 'boom, boom, boom' onboar…Remington Riccolo · Insperity
WatchMastering the Mental Framework to Handle Pressure and Achieve Success Beyond StatisticsBrian Miller, an airline pilot and veteran, credits Centerfield Coaching & Consulting for providing a mental framework to handle high-pressure environments. By focusing on process over outcome and 'success beyond statistics,' Miller learned to identify compet…Brian Miller · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchFrom Zero Leads to Hiring More Staff to Handle Record Lead FlowKarl Krummenacher of Modern Thyroid Clinic reports that Black Box Social Media, LLC transformed his digital marketing from zero leads in 12 months with a prior agency to generating the lowest cost leads he has ever seen. Within weeks, Curt and Nick optimized…Karl Krummenacher · Black Box Social Media, LLC
WatchStandardizing Enterprise Sales Processes and Increasing Win Rates Through Rigorous QualificationWill Critchlow, CEO of SearchPilot, partnered with Miller Growth to transition from theoretical sales frameworks to operational consistency. By implementing rigorous qualification and disciplined call reviews, SearchPilot successfully standardized their enter…Will Critchlow · Miller Growth
What they doubted first
- “He-- and when I asked him r- regarding a referral, without hesitation, he recommended Dan Casey of Panic Proof Retirement.”DALE J WALTMAN
- “Karl stated that he believes Curt and Nick are likely underpaid for the work they do. He noted that they overdeliver on their promises and have earned his trust by providing a high return on investment that his previous agency could not match.”Karl Krummenacher
- “And then before I started working with her, I went through a 4-week training with Atlas.”Michael Mbama
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 video testimonials worth the effort compared to text quotes?
- Julie Broad believes video is the most credible type of testimonial because it allows customers to speak from the heart about their experiences. She notes that while text quotes are easy to post, they lack the believability of seeing an actual person share their story. — Julie Broad
- How much time does a founder need to spend on Share One videos?
- The process is designed to be hands-off for the business owner. Julie Broad explains that she only provides an introduction, and Share One manages the entire process until a final video is ready for approval. — Julie Broad
- Will customers actually agree to do video testimonials?
- Julie Broad found that her authors were more enthusiastic than expected, often wanting to 'give back' to the company. They were excited to share their stories to help other authors who were in the same decision-making position they once were. — Julie Broad