150 Launch Team spots · Rolling invites · Launches June 2, 2026  
The Launch Team

Be one of the first 150.

The book is built. I'm looking for the 150 people who will help me put it in the right hands on June 2. You read it early. You post once. I take care of the rest.

150 Spots Total Rolling Invites Closes May 24
Apply for a Spot
What You Get

Four real benefits. No fluff.

Advance Digital Copy

The full ebook, two weeks before the public launch. You read it first, rate it first, post about it first.

Private Launch Slack

A working group with me, the rest of the team, and real-time launch strategy. Ask anything. See behind the curtain of a first-time author launch.

Bonus Toolkit

Scripts, templates, and one-pagers that didn't make it into the book — the stuff I cut for length. Yours to keep and use at work.

Launch Day Playbook

A copy-paste LinkedIn post, pre-sized graphics, and a 15-minute ask for June 2. Nothing to write from scratch.

Signed Paperback (First 50)

The first 50 Launch Team members get a signed paperback mailed after the launch. A thank-you you can hold.

Acknowledgments Page

If you want to be named, you'll be named. This book doesn't happen without you.

What I'm Asking

One post. Fifteen minutes.

I want to be honest about the trade. Here's what I actually need from you:

“I'm not asking you to sell the book. I'm asking you to tell the truth about it to the people who trust your taste.” — Candice

Who This Is For

You should apply if…

What Happens Next

The 5-week timeline.

Now → May 10

Apply & get notified

You apply. I read every application myself. Invites go out on a rolling basis over the next two weeks.

May 10

Slack opens

You get the invite to the private launch Slack and the bonus toolkit. Introduce yourself. Meet the team.

May 18

Advance copy drops

You get the full ebook two weeks before the public. Read at your pace. Post questions in Slack.

June 2

Launch Day

The 15-minute ask: one post, one review, one share. I'll give you everything pre-made.

June 16

Team wrap

Thank-you note, debrief, and a standing invitation to be first for whatever comes next.

Apply for a Spot

Let's do this.

Takes ~90 seconds. I read every application.

I read every application myself. You'll hear back within 7 days.

■ You're in the pile.

I read every application myself. You'll hear from me within 7 days — probably sooner. If you're in, the Slack invite will come from greatjobshitboss@gmail.com.

— Candice

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FAQ

Things people ask me.

Is this actually a lot of work?

No. The real lift is about 30 minutes total: read the advance copy at your own pace (a few sittings), then one post + one review on launch day. Everything else — graphics, post copy, timing — is done for you. The Slack is optional; some people lurk, some chat daily.

I don't have a big following. Should I still apply?

Yes. Especially yes. I'd rather have 150 people with 200 real followers than 10 people with 10,000 distant ones. Signal beats reach every time.

What if I read the book and don't like it?

Tell me. You're still welcome on the team — I'd rather have your honest voice in the Slack than a polite one. You are never obligated to post something you don't stand behind.

I work in HR. Is this safe to be associated with?

Yes. The book is HR-generous, not HR-bashing. I'm an HR leader. It's written by someone inside the building for people inside the building. A lot of Launch Team members are HR or People Ops. You're in good company.

Do I have to buy the book too?

No. You get the digital copy free. If you want to pre-order the paperback to support the launch that's a bonus — never required.

When do I find out if I'm in?

Invites go out on a rolling basis between now and May 10. You'll hear from me within 7 days either way — I don't ghost.

What if I apply after May 10?

I'll keep the form open until May 24 or until we hit 150 — whichever comes first. Apply whenever, but earlier is better.