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HUB 503: AUTHOR PANEL – Chris L. Johnson and Vera Milan Gervais

by Robbie Samuels | May 5, 2026 | Networking, Podcast, Professional Development | 0 comments

HUB 503_ AUTHOR PANEL - Chris Johnson and Vera Milan Gervais

One of the smartest moves you can make as an author or speaker is to surround yourself with others who are walking a similar path. Whether you’re planning a book, growing your platform, or refining your message, there’s real value in connecting with people who get it—and who are willing to share what’s working for them.

That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Biz Book Pub Hub. Join us for our free virtual networking events, where entrepreneurial authors and speakers come together to swap strategies, celebrate wins, and build meaningful connections.

Check it out at www.BizBookPubHub.com and get plugged into a community that knows how to turn ideas into impact.

And now, let’s hear from today’s panel…

Chris Johnson wrote “The Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence, and Navigate the Future,” a thoughtful guide that helps leaders slow down, focus their attention, and reconnect with their purpose in order to lead more effectively and sustainably.

Vera Milan Gervais wrote “The Wordz We Wear: How to show up with confidence and create your best life,” a powerful exploration of how the words we use shape our self-image, communication, and confidence—designed to help readers show up with clarity and authenticity.

Please join me in welcoming Chris and Vera.

Would you please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? They are extremely helpful, and I read each one. Thanks for the inspiration!

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In this episode, we discuss the following:

🟠 Build A Launch Team: Use a structured launch team and a sequence of emails, not a one-and-done ask.

🟠 Keep Asking For Reviews: Make review requests an ongoing habit, not a launch-week task you abandon.

🟠 No “Review Swaps”: Encourage reviews ethically, without crossing lines that violate platform rules.

🟠 Add A Discussion Guide Bonus: Give readers a way to use the book with their team, so it drives action.

🟠 Track Success Through Referrals: Measure outcomes by the conversations and referrals the book creates.

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Robbie’s Resources

  • Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com

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Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book.

Tune in for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth.

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How can Robbie Samuels help you?

Robbie Samuels is a book launch strategist who helps entrepreneurs turn their books into revenue-generating business assets, not passion projects that stall after publication.

He coaches business authors to:

  • Build launch teams filled with prospects and referral partners
  • Generate 50+ Amazon reviews during a strategic soft launch window
  • Use their book to spark meaningful conversations that lead to clients, speaking opportunities, and partnerships

Robbie is an award-winning author of four books, including “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue.” His books have received nearly 900 Amazon reviews and reached #1 Best Seller status in more than 37 paid categories across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.

As the founder of the Biz Book Pub Hub, Robbie curates a trusted ecosystem of experts who support entrepreneurs through writing, editing, publishing, launching, and marketing. The Hub also includes free author resources, virtual networking events, and podcast episodes focused on making books work harder for your business.
www.BizBookPubHub.com

Robbie is also a professional speaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured by NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. His talks and coaching focus on networking, launch strategy, audience building, and using relationships to support sustainable business growth.

Bonus resources for Robbie’s books:

Robbie is always open to being a pdocast guest and especially loves conversations focused on books, launches, and how authors can turn readers into long-term business relationships.

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