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 387: AUTHOR PANEL – Bill Soroka, Carlo Mahfouz, and Michelle Tillis Lederman

No matter where you are on your author journey, it can feel like there’s always more to learn—because there is! Especially when you’re new to this process. So many questions to ask and even more questions that you wouldn’t even know to ask. Just getting a book out of your head and into a format…

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HUB 386 – AUTHOR PANEL – Erin Labacqz, Irma Parone, and Penny Zenker

There are so many unknowns when writing, publishing, and marketing your first business book. I applaud everyone who has managed to get a book out of their head and into a format that can be purchased.  Simply publishing is not really the goal though, right? That’s why I’m back with another author panel for my…

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HUB 385: EXPERT INTERVIEW – Ruth Schwartz

Today’s guest has been a pioneer in self-publishing since 2012, when print-on-demand technology enabled the current indie publishing revolution. She has overseen the production of over 200 independently published books. With over 50 years of experience in book publishing, design, and printing industries, she’s the founder and CEO of Wonderlady Books. She transforms manuscripts into…

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HUB 384: AUTHOR PANEL – Jan Raeder, John Saunders, and Marva Bailer

Welcome to another author panel for my rebranded podcast, the Biz Book Publishing Hub! These authors participated in one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion campaigns, in which business authors lowered their Kindle book prices to 99 cents or $1.99. I organize these twice a year around Amazon Prime Days and Black Friday. 100+ authors work collaboratively…

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HUB 383: AUTHOR PANEL – Cornelia Kawann, Jenn Grace, and Tom Collins

Welcome to the first author panel for my rebranded podcast, the Biz Book Publishing Hub! I’m thrilled by the results from my last Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign around Amazon Prime Days. 77 business books from 70 authors were lowered to 99 cents or $1.99.  We worked collaboratively to spread the word and were able to boost…

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HUB 382: Welcome to the Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast – Robbie Samuels

Welcome to the very first Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast episode!  After 8+ years of hosting On the Schmooze, I’m rebranding my show to the Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast.  This podcast is a game-changer for aspiring business authors, and even those who have successfully published their books will learn a thing or two to…

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Encore OTS 357: Strategically Speaking – Phil M. Jones

Today’s guest is a communication maestro. He is an influencer, author, and speaker who has carved a niche in helping individuals and organizations succeed through effective communication. He started his entrepreneurial journey at 14, turning a weekend car wash gig into a thriving business where he made more money than his teachers by age 15….

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OTS 381: Lessons in Leadership – Robert Reiss

Today’s guest has interviewed over 1,000 top CEOs, unveiling timeless leadership principles and transforming them into actionable insights. As the Founder and CEO of The CEO Forum Group, he’s not just a host but a visionary who pioneered the term “The Transformative CEO.” His nationally syndicated radio show, The CEO Show, reaches over 600,000 listeners…

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OTS 380: Champion for Change – Ellie Rich-Poole

Today’s guest has dedicated her career to helping leaders discover their ideal roles and excel by leveraging their strengths. With a robust HR and Executive Search background, she has amassed over two decades of experience working internationally in the UK, Germany, Chile, and Singapore. Her journey began in HR and talent acquisition within the retail…

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Encore OTS 285: Always in the Know – Jess M. Samuels

Today’s guest is a maven, passionate about learning and sharing what she’s learned. She is an accumulator of knowledge with an emphasis on technology, communication, and organization. She wants her team and her community to have access to the tools, resources, and information that will make their lives and jobs easier. She believes there is…

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