On The Schmooze

Welcome to On the Schmooze, a weekly podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have achieved success in their field or industry. I ask probing questions to get them to share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Put insights from me and my guests into action this week and you’ll benefit from for years to come. Podcast inspired by Dorie Clark, Guy Raz, Pat Flynn, Jonny Nastor, Dale Carnegie.

HUB 402: AUTHOR PANEL – Dawn Kristy, Kathy Sparrow, and Nancy Giere

Writing a book is like running a marathon. Oh, wait. A runner can stop when they reach the finish line. Maybe the comparison is more like an Iron Man Triathlon, where the athlete first swims 2.4 miles, then bikes 112 miles, and THEN runs a marathon. Yep, that’s a better comparison for the author’s journey….

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HUB 400: EXPERT INTERVIEW – Jyotsna Ramachandran

I’m pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Publishing Hub’s Founding Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey.  Today’s guest is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and international Author Success Coach who specializes in helping coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts build profitable author funnels through their books.  She…

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HUB 399: AUTHOR PANEL – Annie P. Ruggles, Chris Johnson & Nicole Fende

Every author knows that navigating the journey of writing, publishing, and marketing your first business book comes with many uncertainties. Just getting a book from your mind into a purchasable format is a significant achievement to be proud of. However, publishing is just the beginning. That’s why we’re back with another insightful author panel. Join…

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HUB 398: AUTHOR PANEL – Biba Pedron, Brenda Reynolds, and Julia Freer Goldstein

It may feel like a marathon when you write a book, but a marathoner can rest when they cross the finish line. When a business author reaches the publication date, they can’t rest. They now have to shift from writing to marketing their business book because publishing was not the goal.  A step often skipped…

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HUB 397: HUB PARTNER – Ally Machate

I’m pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Publishing Hub’s Founding Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey.  Before we dive in, here’s a quick word from our sponsor. Today’s guest is a publishing consultant specializing in helping authors of all types, from children’s picture books to self-help…

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HUB 396: AUTHOR PANEL – Lisa Braithwaite & Sue Wilhite

Writing a book can often feel like a solitary endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Building a network of fellow writers and authors can be the key to reaching your goals. Connect with experts who can guide you through the intricacies of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing your business book. Remember, publishing is just…

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HUB 395: AUTHOR PANEL – Morag Barrett, Rhodes Perry, Stacey Larsen

Think writing a book will make you rich overnight? Think again. The path from penning a manuscript to becoming a successful author is filled with challenges and surprises (some fantastic and some not so much). Join us today as we explore the realities of being a business author. I met these talented authors through a…

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HUB 394: EXPERT INTERVIEW – Kate Colbert

I’m pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Publishing Hub’s Founding Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey.  Today’s guest is a powerhouse in publishing and marketing, known for her ability to transform ideas into best-selling books and compelling brand stories. A writer whose stories emanate from market…

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HUB 393: AUTHOR PANEL – Helene Cahen, Kate Colbert, and Sandra Long

Writing a book can be a lonely experience, but it doesn’t have to be! Surrounding yourself with fellow writers & authors could be what helps you get to the finish line. Connect with experts who can help you navigate the complexities of writing, editing, publishing, & marketing your business book – & you will realize…

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HUB 392: AUTHOR PANEL – Janice Litvin, Michele Molitor, and Yvonne Heimann

As any author will tell you, there are so many unknowns when writing, publishing, and marketing your first business book. You should be very proud if you manage to get a book out of your head and into a format that can be purchased.  Simply publishing is not really the goal though, right? That’s why…

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