Podcasts by Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs
The Legal Road Map™ podcast teaches creative entrepreneurs how to protect your rights and stay out of legal hot water, so you can confidently build your dream business. Host Autumn Witt Boyd, a lawyer for creative and online businesses, gives you the answers to your copyright, trademark, and business legal questions. Like having an attorney in your back pocket.
What contracts should you have? What the heck is a website privacy policy or terms and conditions? What should you protect with a copyright or trademark? Do you need an LLC or should you stay a sole proprietor? What should you do if a copycat steals your photos or content? What’s the right way to respond to a cease and desist letter? When is using someone else’s stuff fair use under the law? How should you hire employees or independent contractors?
Whether you’re just starting out and haven’t done any legal work on your business, or are going through a transition or growth spurt and want to make sure you’re covered, the Legal Roadmap™ podcast is a great tool to make sure you haven’t missed any key legal protections for your business. Subscribe today and get your business legally legit. Transcripts, show notes, and more info at www.awbfirm.com/podcast.
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Autumn’s manifesto: why legal matters for your business (S5E171) from 2020-12-28T08:00
If you listen to just one episode of the Legal Road Map® podcast, let this be it.
In the final episode - at least fo...
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Behind the scenes: 5 day list building challenge (S5E170) from 2020-12-21T08:00
We love helping our clients get their legal house in order, but sometimes when we introduce a new service, contract template, or marketing initiative at the AWB F...
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How to build your email list legally (S5E169) from 2020-12-14T08:00
If you’ve been in business for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard about (or seen firsthand) the value in building your email list.
Planning for 2021 financial success with Stephanie Skryzowski (S5E168) from 2020-12-07T08:00
Finances and legal are like four-letter words for most entrepreneurs. You know you need to have a grasp on them to run a successful business, but the amount of th...
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Don’t forget this in your 2021 budget! (S5E167) from 2020-11-30T08:00
Planning for next year is in full swing. You may be planning new products or services, epic launches, new training series, and more. And you’re probably also work...
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The TOP 4 reasons to start your 2021 legal plan NOW (S5E166) from 2020-11-23T08:00
We’re here… finally. Down to the final weeks of 2020 and there’s no better...
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DON’T launch before you do this one thing (S5E165) from 2020-11-16T08:00
Preparing to launch or run a year-end (I see you coming Black Friday / Cyber Monday) promotion involves a lot of moving parts. It can be easy for things that may ...
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You can’t say that! Use testimonials the right way (S5E164) from 2020-11-09T08:00
Testimonials, endorsements, and more. Whatever form it takes, you know that being able to share your customers’ success from purchasing your product or online cou...
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BYE 2020: preparing your year-end promotions (S5E163) from 2020-11-02T08:00
Most everyone I know will not shed one single tear when it’s time to bid 2020 farewell. We’re all ready for a new year and a new start after everything that’s bee...
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Adventures in new business with photographer Layra Marte (S5E162) from 2020-10-26T07:00
Navigating the world of LLCs, bookkeepers, and legal can be tough when you’re new to the business world. But doing it in the middle of Covid? That’s a lesson in p...
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Picture perfect legal for your photography business (S5E161) from 2020-10-19T07:00
It seems there are more ways than ever to grow a thriving photography business. Mini-sessions, branding photography, wedding and events, to name just a few. Listen
Consistent 5-figure months with course creator Jacques Hopkins (S5E160) from 2020-10-12T07:00
There’s an online course for just about everything these days. And for good reason. More people are learning online than ever, and online courses can be wildly pr...
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How to safeguard your online course (S5E159) from 2020-10-05T07:00
Online courses are quickly becoming one of the most popular points of entry to the online world. They can cover nearly any topic and the online format makes them ...
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Diversifying revenue in your web design business with Shannon Mattern (S5E158) from 2020-09-28T07:00
If you’re a service provider -- like a web designer or copywriter -- you might feel like you’re tethered to a single revenue stream: designing websites or writing...
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How to avoid 99% of legal issues in your web design business (S5E157) from 2020-09-21T07:00
Web design is one of the most collaborative creative service relationships we see at the AWB Firm. Because of this unique relationship, it can be especially easy ...
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Growing your membership site with Britt Seva (S5E156) from 2020-09-14T07:00
Losing sleep worrying over your business is no fun. But Britt Seva, founder of Thrivers Society, found herself in that exact situation before she decided to take ...
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What’s the real cost of your membership site? (S5E155) from 2020-09-07T07:00
Membership sites and online communities are some of the most popular business models in the online world. They allow your business (and consistent revenue) to gro...
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Designing your business with interior designer Kendall Simmons (S5E154) from 2020-08-31T07:00
Interior design can transform the dullest of spaces in your home into an inspiring retreat. But there’s a lot more to a gorgeous design concept than meets the eye...
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How your interior design business can cost you BIG (S5E153) from 2020-08-24T07:00
To an outsider, interior design or decorating can seem like a fun and easy gig. You pick paint colors, recommend a few pieces of furniture, top your vision off wi...
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Scaling in copywriting with Ashlyn Carter (S5E152) from 2020-08-17T07:00
Copywriting can be intimidating to a lot of online business owners. It seems like an elusive yet necessary skill to running your business successfully and increas...
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Can your words get you sued? (Copywriters - must listen!) (S5E151) from 2020-08-10T07:00
The words you write help business owners sell their products or services like hotcakes. Word of mouth is starting to do its thing and you’ve got a waitlist of peo...
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Disrupting ecommerce with Vivian Kaye (S5E150) from 2020-08-03T07:00
Ecommerce can be intimidating to a lot of entrepreneurs, because they have misconceptions about needing tons of startup capital or product to get started (myself ...
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Is your online store legal? (S5E149) from 2020-07-27T07:00
Ecommerce is booming, with more brick-and-mortar stores taking their products online.
And while there are tons of o...
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Preparing for Brené Brown with Braid Creative (S5E148) from 2020-07-20T07:00
Signature offers, growing a team, landing big clients, proprietary methods, taking care of legal, and more. This interview with Kathleen Shannon and Tara Street o...
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Stop losing sleep over your graphic design or branding business (S5E147) from 2020-07-13T07:00
You obviously have your logo design skills nailed down (hello, graphic designer!) and word of mouth about your gorgeous branding packages is starting to spread. Y...
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Your contracts WON’T WORK without this one simple thing (S5E146) from 2020-07-06T07:00
The only thing worse than not protecting your business at all is putting legal protections in place -- but not following through so that they’re actually effectiv...
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The quickest way to lose your house because of your business (S5E145) from 2020-06-29T07:00
As much as we don’t want to think about things going wrong in our business, calculating risk is part of being a responsible business owner.
The BIG costs of building your team the wrong way (S5E144) from 2020-06-22T07:00
For many business owners, arriving at the point of needing to hire someone because you have more work than you can handle is an absolute dream come true. <...
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Being anti-racist in your business with Erica Courdae (S5E143) from 2020-06-15T07:00
The online space is its own unique ecosystem - no other industry does things quite the way we do them here. And never has that been more evident than over the las...
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Are you ready to scale? with Lisa Princic (S5E142) from 2020-06-08T07:00
You’ve started your business, created your products, and maybe even made a few sales.
Think you’re ready to scale? N...
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I can just use this picture from Google, right? (S5E141) from 2020-06-01T07:00
Building a beautiful website and creating compelling content takes time and resources (financial or otherwise). And when you’re just getting started, you may be s...
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Taking your business online (part 2) (S5E140) from 2020-05-25T07:00
You’ve made the plans to take your business online, and decided on the basics we covered in part 1 of this series. Now what?
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Taking your business online (part 1) (S5E139) from 2020-05-18T07:00
From retail to restaurants, businesses in every industry are flocking to the online space.
Navigating the ins and ou...
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Every business owner must do THIS before your first $5k (S5E138) from 2020-05-11T07:00
When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to let legal fall to the bottom of the priority pile. It can be much more exciting to work on your branding or website, o...
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You wish your bookkeeper would tell you this - with Danielle Hayden (S5E137) from 2020-05-04T07:00
Financials can either be exciting or depressing, depending on how your business is doing. But no matter how you feel about them, reviewing and understanding your ...
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Four ways to legally protect your business NOW (S5E136) from 2020-04-27T07:00
Hiring a lawyer for one-on-one help to protect your business probably seems like an impossible goal for a lot of business owners I know, especially in the midst o...
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Mike Michalowicz wants you to fix THIS next in your business (S5E135) from 2020-04-20T07:00
The new AWB Firm website got a facelift recently - if you’ve discovered that your contract isn’t quite doing what you need it to (i.e., protecting you and your bu...
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You won’t believe how these 7-figure rockstars run their courses (S5E134) from 2020-04-13T07:00
Looking up to some of the most successful people in your industry can either motivate you or make you feel like you’ll never get there. But one of the best ways t...
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Need cash? COVID episode - financial relief for small businesses (S5E133) from 2020-04-06T18:37:30
This episode was recorded April 1, 2020.
If you’re a small business owner, you may feel like you’ve been de...
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What Amy Porterfield wishes she’d done sooner in her business (S5E132) from 2020-03-30T04:00
When it comes to online marketing, there’s one name that stands above them all: Amy Porterfield. She worked with some of the biggest names in the business before ...
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Special: Covid-19 + your business (S5E131) from 2020-03-23T07:00
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You’ll NEVER launch your online course without this one thing (S5E130) from 2020-03-16T07:00
When you’re already running a business, carving out the time to actually work on your online course can seem utterly impossible. Your clients always come first, s...
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Is your online course draining your business, or a profit generator? (S5E129) from 2020-03-09T04:00
Putting together an online course is a huge undertaking. There are so many moving parts - writing copy, sourcing or creating images/video, making sure your tech i...
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Is your business course-ready? (S5E128) from 2020-03-02T05:00
It seems like everyone is adding a digital course to their arsenal of offerings these days. With tools like plug-and-play platforms and even courses on how to cre...
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Jasmine Star was SO embarrassed to tell me this (S5E127) from 2020-02-24T05:00
Growing your Instagram following can be tricky business. If you’ve ever struggled with your IG account, you know my guest is an expert on the platform: Jasmine St...
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How FB groups can be BIG trouble (S5E126) from 2020-02-17T05:00
If you’ve been paying attention to Facebook over the last couple of years, you’ll know that FB is making a big push for users to engage in groups. So, not surpris...
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Avoid losing your FB ads account (S5E125) from 2020-02-10T05:00
If you rely on Facebook or Instagram ads to make sales in your business, losing your ads account is probably one of your biggest nightmares. A shut-down account c...
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DON’T run Facebook ads until you listen to this episode (S5E124) from 2020-02-03T05:00
Facebook ads can seem like a mystery - it’s no wonder there are people who have made a whole career out of helping others set up ads that work.
Scale Phase Are you making expensive mistakes in your business (S5E123) from 2020-01-27T05:00
If you’ve reached Scale Phase, your business has “made it”. You’re making six to seven figures and might even have your sights set on eight. Your team has grown t...
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Success Phase: Are you making expensive mistakes in your business? (S5E122) from 2020-01-20T05:00
If you’re in the Success Phase of business - your business is stable, you’re making consistent revenue you and others depend on (from $50,000 to low six-figures) ...
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Solopreneur Phase: Are you making expensive mistakes in your business? (S5E121) from 2020-01-13T05:00
If you’re in the Solopreneur Phase of business - your business is no longer a baby, you’re making revenue you depend on (up to $50,000) and you’re still the one do...
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Launch Phase: Are you making expensive legal mistakes? (S5E120) from 2020-01-06T05:00
If you’re starting or growing your business in 2020, my guess is you don’t know half of the things that can go wrong legally in your business.
2020 trends for online businesses (S4E119) from 2019-12-30T05:00
Learn what trends we’re seeing with our 7+ figure online business owner clients for 2020.
In this episode we’ll cove...
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Are lawyers scary? What it’s really like to work with the AWB Firm (S4E118) from 2019-12-23T05:00
Does the idea of working with a lawyer make your palms sweat? If you’ve never worked with a lawyer, it just might!
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Course creator interview: Heather Hubbard (S4E117) from 2019-12-16T05:00
Boss lawyer-turned-strategist Heather Hubbard shares her experience making the leap into entrepreneurship, why contracts are critical, and her recent Legal VIP Da...
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What do 7-figure business owners know that you don't? (S4E116) from 2019-12-09T05:00
Our firm works with successful 7 & 8 figure online business owners every day, and we've started to notice a few important qualities that they share.
Course creator interview: Katrina Ubell (S4E115) from 2019-12-02T05:00
Physician-turned-life-coach Katrina Ubell shares her experience growing her weight loss coaching business and the importance of using contracts.
The Legal VIP Day (S4E114) from 2019-11-25T05:00
We kept hearing from our clients that they didn't have time to get legal pr...
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Interview with Teachable’s Cameron Mattis (S4E113) from 2019-11-18T05:00
Learn tips, tricks, and course creator best practices from Teachable’s Cameron Mattis.
In this episode we’ll cover:<...
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Legal for course creators: how to prevent copycats (S4E112) from 2019-11-11T05:00
Learn how you can protect your online course with trademark and copyrights and what recourse is available to you if you discover someone is copying all or part of...
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Course creator interview: Laura Belgray (with juicy details about her Marie Forleo collab!) (S4E111) from 2019-11-04T05:00
Celebrity copywriter Laura Belgray dishes on what it’s like to co-produce an online course with Marie Forleo, how she reluctantly Listen
Legal for course creators: using other people's content in your online course (S4E110) from 2019-10-28T04:00
Learn the best ways to avoid landing in hot water (copyright or trademark infringement) when you use other people’s content in your online course.
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Patent attorney interview: John DeBoer (S4E109) from 2019-10-21T04:00
Have you ever wondered whether you need a patent for your business?
Do you have an idea, invention, method or system...
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Legal for course creators: Do I need an LLC or corporation? (S4E108) from 2019-10-14T04:00
How do you know when it's time to form an LLC or corporation?
Learn why it’s a good idea for course creators to form...
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Course creator interview: Tyler J. McCall (S4E107) from 2019-10-07T04:00
Learn how Tyler J. McCall built his business teaching business owners how to use Instagram by incorporating an online course with his membership community....
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Legal for course creators: registering a trademark for your online course name (S4E106) from 2019-09-30T04:00
Learn when you absolutely SHOULD register a trademark for your online course name and when you can likely wait.
In t...
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Course creator interview: Dana Malstaff (S4E105) from 2019-09-23T04:00
Learn how Boss Mom Dana Malstaff created one of the most popular communities on Facebook, and how she’s using courses in her business.
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Legal for course creators: choosing a name for your course (S4E104) from 2019-09-16T04:00
Learn what makes a strong trademark, how-to DIY your trademark search, and what to steer clear of when choosing a name for your digital course.
Course creator interview: Rick Mulready (S4E103) from 2019-09-09T04:00
Learn the important role courses have played in Rick Mulready building his online business.
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Legal for course creators: FB ads (S4E102) from 2019-09-02T04:00
Learn how the legal health of your business can affect how you run Facebook or Instagram ads, or even if they’re approved.
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Course creator interview: Stacy Tuschl (S4E101) from 2019-08-26T04:00
Stacy Tuschl shares about being in year four with She’s Building Her Empire, growing her brick-and-mortar business, and shifting into online business.
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100th episode! A behind-the-curtain peek inside the AWB Firm (S4E100) from 2019-08-19T04:00
(S4E100) 100th episode! A behind-the-curtain peek inside the AWB Firm
We’re celebrating our 100th episode! Emily Thompson of the Being Bos...
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Legal for course creators: copyrights (S4E99) from 2019-08-12T04:00
Learn what copyrights can protect when you should register them, and the benefits EARLY copyright registration provides.
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Course creator interview: Thinkifics Greg Smith (S4E98) - Updated from 2019-08-08T04:00
Lawyer turned Thinkific CEO Greg Smith talks about lessons learned when developing his own online course and shares some of his best tips for course creators who are just getting started.
Legal for course creators: affiliate programs pt.2 - (S4E97) from 2019-07-29T04:00
Learn about the important terms your affiliate program agreement needs to include. This is part two of a two-part series on affiliate programs.
Course creator interview: Haley Burkhead (S4E96) from 2019-07-22T04:00
Scalability expert Haley Burkhead shares how she’s grown her online business to a half-million dollar brand in just 12 months, plus some tough legal lessons learn...
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Legal for course creators - affiliate programs pt.1 - (S4E95) from 2019-07-15T04:00
Learn how affiliate programs can increase the reach (and bottom line!) of your online course without having to hire an entire sales team.
Course creator interview: Dr. Lindsay Padilla (S4E94) from 2019-07-08T04:00
Professor turned CEO Dr. Lindsay Padilla helps teachers become entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs become teachers with her signature method that focuses on helping ...
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Legal for course creators - guest experts (S4E93) from 2019-07-01T04:00
Collaborating with a guest expert for your online course is a great way to provide incredible value to your students. But mapping out (in writing!) things like wh...
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Course creator interview - Kara Loewentheil - explicit (S4E92) from 2019-06-24T04:00
Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things, but not getting the results that were *supposed* to magically appear?
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Legal for course creators - independent contractors (S4E91) from 2019-06-17T04:00
You’re a busy entrepreneur, and you *probably* can’t handle every single task it takes to create a successful online course. You'll likely need to enlist the help...
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Interview: Gravy’s Casey Graham on a stellar customer experience (S4E90) from 2019-06-10T04:00
Have you had issues with customers not fulfilling their payment plans? Gravy’s Casey Graham talks about the value of personalized human interaction in an age whe...
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Legal for course creators - payment plan problems (S4E89) from 2019-06-03T07:00
If you sell an online course, digital product, or do business online, you may offer payment plans to your customers. But what do you do when the customer stops pay...
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Course creator interview: Corinne Crabtree and online communities (S4E88) from 2019-05-27T04:00
Corinne shares how legal has helped her grow her online weight loss community with confidence. She now uses an online course as the entry point for all new membe...
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Legal for course creators: Student problems (S4E87) from 2019-05-20T04:00
If you are providing an online course or digital products to students, members, or customers, you’re bound to come across a few tricky situations sooner or later....
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Course creator interview: Beth McCord on enneagram and business (S4E86) from 2019-05-13T04:00
Your Enneagram Coach, Beth McCord, talks with Autumn about growing your business with online courses, certification programs, and more.
Legal for course creators: Terms of Use with your students (S4E85) from 2019-05-06T04:00
Terms of Use, Terms of Service… whatever you call it, you might not think of it as a contract, but it is – and an important one at that! This week’s solo episode ...
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Course creator interview: Jaclyn Mellone on contracts (S4E84) from 2019-04-29T04:00
Go-to gal Jaclyn Mellone joins Autumn on the podcast to talk about the importance of contracts and her atypical path to running a successful online business. Listen
Legal for course creators: Privacy Policies&GDPR (S4E83) from 2019-04-22T04:00
If you’re running an online business, it’s highly likely that you’re collecting some form of personal information from your website visitors. But do your visitors...
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Course creator interview: Liz Germain on video marketing&Integrity (S4E82) from 2019-04-15T04:00
Video marketing & YouTube expert Liz Germain joins the podcast in this episode to talk with Autumn about keeping integrity at the forefront of your business and s...
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Legal for course creators: Website legal musts (S4E81) from 2019-04-08T04:00
Your website is the front door to your amazing online course. But if you don’t include the right legal documents on your site, it’s like leaving your door wide op...
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Legal for course creators: The importance of legal (S3E80) from 2019-04-01T04:00
If you’re an online course creator, you may not even know what you need to worry about when it comes to legal for your business. In Season 4 Autumn is alternating...
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Tara Gentile McMullin on the licensing certification program path (S3E79) from 2019-03-25T07:00
Tara (Gentile) McMullin, author and the founder of the What Works Network, formerly CoCommercial, joins us this week to share how she pivoted her business model t...
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Kathleen Shannon&Emily Thompson of Being Boss® (S3E78) from 2019-03-18T04:00
Being Boss® founders, Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson, share valuable insights about partnering with others in business and the ins and outs of publishing a ...
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Boss Mom Dana Malstaff on brand protection as a business strategy (S3E77) from 2019-03-11T04:00
Original Boss Mom®, Dana Malstaff, shares how protecting her brand was not only an early, key business strategy but also now provides her with peace of mind to re...
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Kendrick Shope on the right legal protections (S3E76) from 2019-03-04T05:00
The Sales School and Authentic Selling founder shares about hiring a lawyer to create a custom contract for her online sales coaching business, and how her lawyer...
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Trademark for online business: When MUST you register a trademark (S3E75) from 2019-02-25T05:00
When should you run (not walk) to submit your trademark registration application? Learn when waiting to register a trademark can be a huge mistake.
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Someone registered my TM – what can I do (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E74) from 2019-02-18T05:00
Finding out someone else has registered a trademark you’re using in your business can really sting. But so long as you started using it first, not all is lost. Listen
#trademarks – Can you own a hashtag TM? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E73) from 2019-02-11T05:00
Hashtags are everywhere these days. It may seem appealing to register one that you use in your business as a trademark, but is it even possible?
Common law + state trademarks (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E72) from 2019-02-04T14:15:39
Did you know that a federally registered trademark isn’t the only form of trademark protection available? There are actually three levels of protection in the U.S...
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What is a trademark search and do I need one (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E71) from 2019-01-28T05:00
Registering a trademark is a lengthy, multi-step process, and it can be tempting to skip the first step of running a trademark search before filing that registrati...
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HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E70) from 2019-01-21T05:00
Some trademarks are stronger than others. But unfortunately, for a lot of business owners, they only find out their trademark isn’t strong when they’re denied when...
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WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E69) from 2019-01-14T05:00
Your business is established and thriving. Or maybe you haven’t even earned your first dollar yet. So, WHEN is the right time to register your trademark? Listen
Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E68) from 2019-01-07T05:00
We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business.
Dealing with copycats who rip off your content or brand name from 2018-12-31T05:00
As a creative business owner, at some point, you will probably find someone has copied your best stuff or started a business or product with a very similar name as yours. Learn how to...
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Copyright and Trademark 201, using other people’s photos, videos, music, and more legally from 2018-12-26T05:00
How can you use content created by other people like photos, videos, music, or text (third-party content) the right way in your business? Learn all about fair use and how to stay out ...
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Legal planning for 2019 – Copyrights (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E67) from 2018-12-17T05:00
You’ve probably heard you automatically have copyright protection under US law. But did you know you must register early in order to be able to fully enforce thos...
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Legal planning for 2019 – Trademarks (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E66) from 2018-12-10T05:00
The AWB Firm gets more questions on trademarks than anything else. Trademarks are not only a smart investment to make sure everything you’ve worked so hard to crea...
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Legal planning for 2019 – Foundations for your business (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E65) from 2018-12-03T05:00
Working with a lawyer usually isn’t at the top of people’s priority list for their business. But now is a great time to start thinking ahead about the legal needs ...
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Contracts – Part 3 – Protect your revenue grow your team (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E64) from 2018-11-26T05:00
Growing a business to the point where it’s producing steady revenue is a milestone accomplishment for any business owner. But what are you doing to protect your revenue stream(s)? And wh...
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Contracts – Part 2 – What every online business needs (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E63) from 2018-11-19T05:00
Most businesses these days have a website. With all the online platforms available, it’s easier than ever to DIY this business essential. But one area of your website that you definitely...
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Do I need an LLC or corp. for my business? plus licenses, insurance, EIN, and taxes from 2018-11-12T05:00
Do you need an LLC for your business? Maybe, maybe not. Learn why you might want to form an LLC or corporation, plus info about federal and state taxes, insurance, business licenses, ...
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The most important protection for your business – Contracts – Part 1 (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E62) from 2018-11-05T05:00
It can be easy to get caught up in the flashier parts of your business, like selling a course or putting together an affiliate program, but if you don’t protect y...
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Selling your business – Succession planning for a successful sale (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E61) from 2018-10-29T04:00
It’s easy to want to check out when you’re ready to sell your business, but making sure you have a team in place to help with a smooth transition is an essential p...
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Selling your business – Whats your business worth – Business valuation with Shannon Farr (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E60) from 2018-10-22T04:00
If you're a business owner, it's easy to get caught up in the month-to-month or year-end numbers. But when it comes to putting a price tag on it, how are you suppo...
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Selling your business – What are you really selling (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E59) from 2018-10-15T04:00
Are you thinking about selling or taking an investor for your business?
While we hope if you're thinking about selling...
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Selling your business – What are you really selling (S3E57) from 2018-10-09T15:19:13
Learn about the three main types of transactions you might encounter when you’re looking to sell your business.
In this episode, I cover the legal b...
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Selling your business – Due diligence (S3E58) from 2018-10-08T04:00
Learn what to expect during due diligence if you’re looking to buy, sell, or invite investment into your business.
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Intro to the Legal Road Map podcast and lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd (LRM S1E0) from 2018-10-05T03:03:40
Don’t know where to start getting your creative business legally legit? Hosted by lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd, the Legal Road Map® podcast gives creative entrepreneurs the answers to your...
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Selling your business – Preparing your business for your graceful exit partners or investment (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E57) from 2018-10-01T04:00
Are you considering selling your business, stepping back from it, or thinking of taking on a partner or investment to grow it further?
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Lewis Howes – Online business case study (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E56) from 2018-09-24T04:00
Lewis Howes is an inspiring entrepreneur whose backstory is almost more amazing than the incredible success of his 7+ figure online business.
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Michael Hyatt – Online business case study (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E55) from 2018-09-17T04:00
Michael Hyatt has had a long, successful career ranging from traditional book publishing to the online space he operates in today. He has created and manages an interactive community pla...
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Marie Forleo – Online business case study (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E54) from 2018-09-10T04:00
Marie Forleo is arguably the original “multi-passionate entrepreneur”. She manages to effortlessly incorporate her love of things like dance and hip-hop while operating a multimillion-do...
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Danielle LaPorte – Online business case study (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E53) from 2018-09-03T04:00
Danielle LaPorte’s online business empire kicks off my September series of case studies. I'm pulling back the curtain of online businesses I admire and pointing out critical legal and bu...
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Copyright tips and tricks for your business – training with Rachel Brenke (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E52) from 2018-08-27T04:00
Learn all things copyright for your business in this joint podcast episode + training with lawyer Rachel Brenke.
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Building and managing a virtual team – Employee benefits (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E51) from 2018-08-20T04:00
Providing employee benefits is a great way to retain talented employees for the long-haul, but as an employer what is your responsibility and what rules and regulations do you have to fo...
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Building and managing a virtual team – Employees (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E50) from 2018-08-13T04:00
Having virtual team members classified as employees can carry complex legal considerations. This week I’m joined by our resident labor and employment whiz Michelle Coakley to talk about ...
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Building and managing a virtual team – Independent contractors (S3E49) from 2018-08-07T07:00
Having a virtual team is a great way to grow your business, but how do you make sure you are properly classifying your team members? In this episode, I’ll explain what you need to know a...
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Running a location-independent business legally pt.3 – Taxes (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E48) from 2018-07-30T04:00
In this episode, I explain what you need to know about taxes for location-independent businesses from a legal standpoint. Whether you’re running a location-independent or virtual busines...
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Running a location-independent business legally (pt.2) – Registering as a foreign entity (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E47) from 2018-07-23T04:00
Operating a location-independent or online business may mean you have to register in other states where you are doing business. But what constitutes “doing business” in another state? An...
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Running a location-independent business legally (pt.1) (S3E46) from 2018-07-16T17:26:56
Legal for location-independent businesses can be a totally different ballgame and is not an area you want to DIY. This episode is the first of a 3-episode series ...
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Trademark infringement – How close is too close (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E45) from 2018-07-09T04:00
When are you violating someone else’s trademark rights? OR, flip-side, when should you get in touch with someone you think might be infringing your trademark and ...
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Prof Advisors – Operations project management and business strategy for 7-figure businesses with Emily Allen (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E44) from 2018-07-02T04:00
Virtual Chief Operating Officer (COO). business strategist, and project manager Emily Allen and I discussed how a virtual COO can help your business. Learn h...
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Bookkeeping and financial help for 7-figure businesses with Heather Pranitis (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E43) from 2018-06-25T04:00
Bookkeeper and financial advisor Heather Pranitis from Number Nerd Boo...
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Tax Strategy for 7-figure Businesses with Melissa Whaley (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E42) from 2018-06-18T04:00
Tax advisor and financial strategist Melissa Whaley and I talk about why having a tax pro on your team is essential as you grow your business towards se...
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What advisors do 7-figure businesses have on their team, and who do you need to help build your dream business? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E41) from 2018-06-11T04:00
This month is all about building your team of professional advisors to reach your seven- and eight-figure business goals. I’m teaching why it's crucial to have a CPA or tax professional, bookkee...
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GDPR Mini-Training #3 (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E40) from 2018-05-28T04:00
In our third and final GDPR mini-training ("GDPR" is the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation), I covered:
- What the GDPR is (briefly!)
- Changes US busines... Listen
GDPR Mini-Training #2 (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E39) from 2018-05-21T04:00
In our second GDPR mini-training ("GDPR" is the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation), I covered:
- What the GDPR is (briefly!)
- Changes US businesses may n... Listen
GDPR Mini-Training #1 (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E38) from 2018-05-14T04:00
You may have heard about the "GDPR," the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation. This huge change to the legal rules in the EU will affect all U.S. companies that have a website...
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Labor&employment chat with our own Michelle Coakley (S2E37) from 2018-03-06T05:00
We’re talking labor and employment legal matters this week with our own Michelle Coakley! Join us as we discuss important employment law tips you need to know if ...
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Jenny Shih on work-life balance and reading contracts (S2E36) from 2018-02-27T05:00
Jenny Shih of the Success Your Way podcast joins us to talk about the importance of knowing when it’s time to pivot your business and how crucial work-life balanc...
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Making partnerships and collaborations successful (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E35) from 2018-02-20T05:00
We’ve all probably heard a partnership or collaboration horror story or two. Join me in this week’s episode to learn ways to protect your partnership or collaboration from the start.
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Community lessons from Phit-n-Phat’s Corinne Crabtree (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E34) from 2018-02-13T05:00
In this week’s episode, Corinne Crabtree of Phit-N-Phat shares valuable insights from year 10 in business. Join us to hear about her experience in transitioning from a hobby to a thriving and qu...
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Digging deeper into licensing agreements (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E33) from 2018-02-06T05:00
Giving someone permission to use your process, teaching method, or body of work can feel overwhelming. This week’s episode covers many of the important things to consider when you’re developing ...
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The ins and outs of a certification program (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E32) from 2018-01-30T05:00
Join us this week when we talk with Anna Guest Jelley about her experience developing and growing a training and certification business.
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The steps to take before you start a licensing program (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E31) from 2018-01-23T05:00
Have you created phenomenal content or an amazing method, and now you want to give permission to someone else to use it? If you’re considering creating a licensing or certification program this ...
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Tara Gentile on the licensing path (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E30) from 2018-01-16T05:00
Tara Gentile, author and the founder of CoCommercial, joins us this week to share how she pivoted her business model to help turn small business owners into tomorrow’s economic powerhouses.
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Your rights when writing a book (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E29) from 2018-01-09T05:00
If you’ve written a book or are in the process of writing a book, join me for this week’s episode where I discuss protecting the intellectual property in your book. You pour your heart and soul ...
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Mary Beth Storjohann talks self-publishing (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E28) from 2018-01-02T05:00
Mary Beth Storjohann, founder of Workable Wealth, shares her experience of doing business in a highly regulated industry and the challenges of self-publishing a book.
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The ins and outs of publishing a book (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E27) from 2017-12-26T05:00
Publishing a book is a tricky process to navigate. Traditional publishing and self-publishing both bring their own set of unique challenges. This week’s episode lays the foundation for understan...
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Kathleen Shannon&Emily Thompson on Being Boss® in business (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E26) from 2017-12-19T05:00
Being Boss® founders, Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson, share valuable insights about partnering with others in business and the ins and outs of publishing a book.
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What happens after the trademark registration (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E25) from 2017-12-12T05:00
Filing a trademark registration application is no easy task. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about what happens after you get your trademark registration, and how taking your trademark serious...
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Boss Mom Dana Malstaff on brand protection as business strategy (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E24) from 2017-12-05T05:00
Original Boss Mom®, Dana Malstaff, shares how protecting her brand was not only an early, key business strategy but also now provides her with peace of mind to reach her big goals.
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The downsides to registering a TM...and why I think you should do it anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E23) from 2017-11-28T05:00
Registering a trademark seems like a business no-brainer, but there are some potentially negative consequences that are important to consider before you take the plunge. Join me in this week’s e...
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Abundant Mama Shawn Fink talks fear and creativity (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E22) from 2017-11-21T05:00
Shawn Fink, accidental entrepreneur and founder of Abundant Mama, talks through the desire to create and the fear of trying something new in this week’s episode.
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The pitfalls of filing a trademark yourself and how a lawyer can help (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E21) from 2017-11-14T05:00
You can file a trademark yourself, but should you? Online platforms like LegalZoom may lead you to believe filing a trademark application is as easy as filling out a form, but ...
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Stacy Tuschl on building empires with legal help (Legal Road Map® Podcast S2E20) from 2017-11-07T05:00
Stacy Tuschl of She’s Building Her Empire talks about the benefits of working with a lawyer vs. an online platform when it comes to copyrights and trademarks. Listen
Does your business need intellectual property protection? (LRM S2E19) from 2017-10-31T04:00
Are intellectual property rights important to your business? This week I talk about why your business may or may not need to protect its copyrights and trademark...
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Katie Hunt on working with independent contractors (LRM S2E18) from 2017-10-24T04:00
Tradeshow Bootcamp’s founder talks leveling up with legal help and how she transitioned from side hustle to flourishing business.
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The first legal project you should tackle with a lawyer (LRM S2E17) from 2017-10-17T04:00
If you’ve never worked with a lawyer, where do you even begin? I usually suggest a custom contract to protect your main revenue stream: client services, group pro...
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Kendrick Shope on the right legal protections (LRM S2E16) from 2017-10-10T04:00
The Sales School and Authentic Selling founder shares about hiring a lawyer to create a custom contract for her online sales coaching business, and how her lawyer...
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Save on legal, and earn more money? Here’s how (LRM S2E15) from 2017-10-03T04:00
How can you save money with legal protections for your business?
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REINA POMEROY on building her coaching business with a legal confidante (LRM S2E14) from 2017-09-26T04:30
Working with a lawyer has helped Life + Biz Success Coach® Reina Pomeroy feel secure, and make sure she’s focusing on the right legal priorities, a...
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Your business’s legal need as it grows (LRM S2E13) from 2017-09-26T04:00
We’re back with Season 2! This season will teach you legal steps you need to take to be sure you reach your goals as you grow a profitable, susta...
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Hiring contractors and employees the right way, with Ashley Cox of sproutHR (LRM S1E12) from 2017-01-23T10:00
Business is booming and you’re ready to hire help -- make sure you do it the right way! When should you hire an independent contractor and when do you need to pay someone as an employ...
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Dealing with copycats who rip off your content or brand name (LRM S1E11) from 2017-01-16T10:00
As a creative business owner, at some point, you will probably find someone has copied your best stuff or started a business or product with a very similar name as yours. Learn how to...
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Make more money for your business by licensing your content and brand (LRM S1E10) from 2017-01-09T10:00
How can you get paid for the intellectual property your business owns? Licensing might just unlock a hidden revenue stream. Learn about the basics of selling a license, or permission ...
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Help! I just got a cease and desist letter, what do I do? (LRM S1E9) from 2017-01-02T10:00
You got a letter saying you’ve infringed intellectual property rights in someone’s copyright, trademark, or patent. Now what? Learn what a “cease and desist” letter and “DMCA takedown...
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Copyright and Trademark 201, using other people’s photos, videos, music, and more legally (LRM S1E8) from 2016-12-26T10:00
How can you use content created by other people like photos, videos, music, or text (third-party content) the right way in your business? Learn all about fair use and how to stay out ...
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Copyright 101, who owns what, plus the huge benefits of registering early (LRM S1E7) from 2016-12-19T10:00
Want to stop copycats in their tracks? Learn how copyright law automatically protects your creative content like your blog, photos, videos, and e-courses, and the huge benefit you can...
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Trademark 101, choose a good business or product name and registration explained (LRM S1E6) from 2016-12-12T10:00
How can you create the most value in your brand? Start by choosing a great company or product name, then check to make sure no one else is already using it. Plus learn why a federal t...
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IP for your business, copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more (LRM S1E5) from 2016-12-05T10:00
Copyrights, trademarks, and patents, oh my! What intellectual property does your creative business own that’s worth protecting? This primer will help you identify what’s valuable in y...
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Do I need an LLC or corp. for my business? plus licenses, insurance, EIN, and taxes (LRM S1E4) from 2016-11-28T10:00
Do you need an LLC for your business? Maybe, maybe not. Learn why you might want to form an LLC or corporation, plus info about federal and state taxes, insurance, business licenses, ...
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Every business with a website needs these documents in place (LRM S1E3) from 2016-11-21T10:00
NOTE - NEW PRIVACY RULES (EU GDPR) went into effect MAY 25, 2018. Check out episodes 38, 39, and 40 for updated information on privacy policies. This Episode 3 was published i...
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All about contracts, the most important legal protection for creative and online businesses (LRM S1E2) from 2016-11-11T05:42:18
What contracts do you need for your creative business, and what should they say? Contracts are THE most important legal protection for your business. Learn about contracts with your c...
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How legal can protect your business and make you more money (LRM S1E1) from 2016-11-11T05:40:05
Do you need to worry about legal protections for your business? In a word, YES! Find out why you can’t ignore the law, how taking care of legal issues early can save and even make you...
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