What is the book about?
Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It is a collection of true-life stories by Rob Lancit about family, relationships, career, regret, decisions, and the lessons that follow. It does not pretend to be a step-by-step self-help formula.
Is this Rob's first book?
Yes. Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It is Rob Lancit's first published book. He has said a franchising book is coming.
Where can I buy the book?
Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It is sold at BookBaby, the publisher's store, in paperback ($19.95) and eBook ($9.99), and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Prices were checked on October 13, 2026.
Can I order a signed copy?
Signed copies of Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It are not on sale yet. Join the signed-copy list to hear when ordering opens.
How long is the book?
The paperback of Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It is 144 pages.
Is it a franchising book?
No. Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It is about life: fatherhood, family, relationships, careers, money, loss, regret and perspective. Rob Lancit's franchising writing is in Entrepreneur and his LinkedIn newsletter.
Does Rob appear at events?
Rob Lancit does book signings, readings and conversations. Confirmed dates are on the events page. To propose one, use the inquiry form. All dates are subject to confirmation.
Can I invite Rob onto a podcast?
Yes. To invite Rob Lancit onto a podcast, send the show name, topic, format, proposed date and contact information through the speaking form.
Does Rob write about franchising?
Yes. Rob Lancit writes about franchising and business for Entrepreneur and in his LinkedIn newsletter, Fatherhood, Franchising & Other Bad Decisions.
The book
Take the advice. Ignore the advice.
Either way, you will probably recognize something in it. 144 pages of true stories, each one ending with the lesson it cost.