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If you listen to just one episode of the Legal Road Map® podcast, let this be it.
In the final episode - at least for the foreseeable future - Autumn shares takeaways from the past 5 years of running her own law firm, what all online business owners need to know about legal protection to build a sustainable, profitable business, and more.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How entrepreneurship can help you live your values Why putting legal protections in place early can help you build the business of your dreams faster and with less stress (One last time for the cheap seats in the back!...) Why contracts are THE most important legal protection for your online business Why you DON’T need to spend money on ALL the legal things when you’re just getting started Why -- and when -- you should add an attorney to your bench of professionals to build a sustainable, profitable businessBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at https://www.awbfirm.com/podcast171!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Season 1 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/blogs/news/tagged/start-here
Season 5 of the Legal Road Map® podcast - legal for each business phase episodes:
https://awbfirm.com/podcast120
https://awbfirm.com/podcast121
https://awbfirm.com/podcast122
https://awbfirm.com/podcast123
Prep to Scale™ FastTrack: https://awbfirm.com/fast-track
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 Firm, we have to be our own lawyers, too!
We recently hosted our very first 5 day list building challenge that brought up some questions around our terms and conditions, protecting a potential new trademark, rules for giveaways and contests, and more.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
What you need to make sure you have on your website, so your Facebook ads won’t get rejected Why you should use website terms and conditions for your course or challenge, even if it’s not required by law The easy (and free!) ways you can begin to protect your intellectual property without having to spend lots of dollars on an official trademark or copyright registration How to make sure your giveaways or contests don’t break any lawsBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at https://www.awbfirm.com/podcast170!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Prep to Scale™ FastTrack: https://awbfirm.com/fast-track
Legal Road Map® podcast episodes about Facebook ads:
Episode 102: https://awbfirm.com/podcast102 Episode 124: https://awbfirm.com/podcast124 Episode 125 https://awbfirm.com/podcast125USPTO website: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/search-trademark-database
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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.
No matter how large a following you may build on a social media platform, that following isn’t owned by you - it’s owned by the platform, and they can change who sees your content on a dime.
But an email list? That’s all yours! And it can be a great way to get to know your audience and them, you.
But with all the talk about Privacy Policies, GDPR, cookies, and more, how are you supposed to build your list and stay out of legal trouble?
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why email lists have become increasingly valuable in online business Who has to comply with the EU’s GDPR privacy regulations What you need to know about cookies on your website Why you shouldn’t make promises, especially about earnings or weight loss, in your list building freebies or opt-ins Whether or not you need to include an affiliate disclaimer if you’re promoting someone else’s list building challengeBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at https://www.awbfirm.com/podcast169!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
AWB Firm 5 day Prep to Scale™ challenge: https://awbfirm.com/challenge
Prep to Scale™ FastTrack: https://awbfirm.com/fast-track
Jasmine Star’s free Instagram challenge: https://jasminestar.com/join-my-free-instagram-challenge/
Ask by Ryan Levesque: https://askmethod.com
AWB Coaching quiz: https://awbfirm.com/coaching-quiz
Amy Porterfield’s list building challenge: https://www.amyporterfield.com/growmylist
Corinne Crabtree’s free weightloss course: https://pnp411.com
Privacy Policy contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-privacy-policy-for-u-s-businesses-gdpr-compliant
GDPR guide: https://awbfirm.com/gdpr
Legal Road Map® podcast episodes about GDPR:
Episode 38: https://awbfirm.com/podcast38 Episode 39: https://awbfirm.com/podcast39 Episode 40: https://awbfirm.com/podcast40 Episode 38: https://awbfirm.com/podcast83Legal Road Map® podcast episode 164: https://awbfirm.com/podcast164
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 things you don’t know about finances and legal makes you want to bury your head in the sand.
In this episode, I brought on CFO consultant and founder of 100 Degrees Consulting, Stephanie Skryzowski, to share some of her best practices and advice for entrepreneurs when it comes to getting a handle on the financial side of business.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why you shouldn’t run your business based solely on the money you have in your bank account (i.e., what cashflow is and why you need to pay attention to it!) How widely profit margin can vary among different industries and service providers and how often you should review yours Some helpful advice for hiring new team members How a cobbled together contract ended up costing Stephanie five months of pay Stephanie’s best practices for coming up with your business’s financial plan for 2021 The difference between a forecast and a budget (and why a budget can actually be freeing!)BONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at https://www.awbfirm.com/podcast168!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
100 Degrees Consulting: https://www.100degreesconsulting.com
Free financial worksheet: https://www.100degreesconsulting.com/profit
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 working on your budget with line items all geared toward helping you facilitate those rollouts.
While most people forget to add legal into the budgeting equation at all, the good news is that you may need way less than you think, depending on your unique stage of business.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
What you might want to skip legally when you’re just getting started Why you should definitely update your contract every time you uplevel or change the way you work with clients How you can start protecting your trademarks and copyrights even before you register them What you should plan to protect with your first custom contract Which lower risk activities you can likely still use a contract template for, even if you’re in a more advanced stage of business The revenue threshold that marks when you should absolutely when you should absolutely sit down for a legal audit of your business with a lawyerBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at https://www.awbfirm.com/podcast166!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Contract template store: https://awbfirm.com/contract-templates
Episode 120 of the Legal Road Map® podcast (Launch Phase): https://awbfirm.com/podcast120
Episode 121 of the Legal Road Map® podcast (Solopreneur Phase): https://awbfirm.com/podcast121
Episode 122 of the Legal Road Map® podcast (Success Phase): https://awbfirm.com/podcast122
Episode 123 of the Legal Road Map® podcast (Scale to CEO Phase): https://awbfirm.com/podcast123
Legal Road Map® Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/legalroadmap
Episode 91 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast91
Episode 49 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast49
Episode 37 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast37
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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We’re here… finally. Down to the final weeks of 2020 and there’s no better time to start creating your business’s legal plan for next year.
If you’ve got your sights set on building a successful business, creating a legacy, launching a new product or service, or simply maintaining your current side hustle, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
The best way to stop losing sleep over the legal black holes in your business in 2021 How you can avoid learning legal lessons the hard (and expensive!) way The cost advantage of thinking proactively when it comes to legal for your business The right time to register your copyrights or trademarks and when it makes sense to wait How to create legacy with legal planning Why creating a legal plan doesn’t mean doing it all or spending all the money right nowJOIN THE PREP TO SCALE™ CHALLENGE! Our very first 5 day challenge kicks off December 7-11. Doors close on December 6, so claim your spot today! https://awbfirm.com/challenge
Don’t need 5 days and want to have lifetime, instant access to all the challenge content, plus attend an exclusive Q+A with Autumn? Take the FastTrack today for just $27. https://awbfirm.com/fast-track
Resources mentioned in this episode:
FastTrack Prep to Scale™: https://awbfirm.com/fast-track
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 seem less important to fall through the cracks, but tightening up your contracts shouldn’t be one of them.
Learn what you need to know about getting your contracts in shape before your launch or year-end promotion, including a few tips to keep in mind that are specific to 2020 (because, you know… it’s 2020 🙄).
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How frequently you should review your contracts What your customer contracts need to say about testimonials How your contracts can help with circumstances outside of your control (hello, pandemic!) Why you really need to make sure you address termination or cancellation in your contracts Best practices for getting your contracts signed, and your terms agreed to the right way Other agreements you may need as you launch or kick off your promotionBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast165!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 164 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast164
Contract template store: https://awbfirm.com/contract-templates
Model release contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/model-release
Affiliate agreement template: https://awbfirm.com/products/affiliate-or-referral-program-agreement-template
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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Testimonials, endorsements, and more. Whatever form it takes, you know that being able to share your customers’ success from purchasing your product or online course is one of the most powerful ways to drive sales, especially during year-end promotions.
But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) actually has quite a few guidelines about how your customers’ words and experiences can be presented as you market your business, and if you don’t follow them, the penalties could be steep.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Who needs to comply with FTC regulations What the penalties could be if you don’t comply What you can and cannot include in testimonials or other social proof Everything you need to know about using experts or celebrities to promote your product The specific language you need to use in your disclaimers (fair warning: you’re not going to like it!) Whether or not you should add an earnings disclaimer on your website and what it should sayBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast164!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 been thrown at us this year. But there’s still plenty of opportunity to run a successful year-end promotion in your business.
Going through a launch, running a challenge, or doing a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale is stressful enough when everything goes right - not to mention when something goes wrong (like your FB ads account gets disabled, no one shows up to your webinar, or you can’t get your ads approved for your sale).
In this episode, we’ll cover:
The Facebook ad basics you need to know (especially if your ads keep getting denied) How to break through noise and offer fatigue to make your year-end promotion a success What people are really tired of in 2020 Ways to structure your year-end promotions for maximum engagement New Facebook ad limits that are rolling out soonBONUS: If this episode has spotlighted areas of your business’s website that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your it’s in good shape legally. Download our legal for websites checklist to make sure your website won’t drag your year-end promotion down at www.awbfirm.com/podcast163!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 124 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast124
Privacy Policy contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-privacy-policy-for-u-s-businesses-gdpr-compliant
Episode 125 of the Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast125
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 patience and perseverance!
Boudoir and personal branding photographer Layra Marte shares how she navigates the world of online business and in-person connections to grow her photography business.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How saying ‘yes’ to unpaid opportunities can sometimes pay off BIG Why surrounding yourself with people who inspire you can help you uplevel your business Why it’s so important to be crystal clear with your clients about what to expect during their shoot (duration, outfit changes, etc.) The importance of not being afraid to ask questions - to government offices, or to friends who are also running a business How to break through the hesitation to charge for something you love doingBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast162!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Layra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layramarz/
Layra’s website: https://www.layramarz.com
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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.
But each of these revenue streams presents its own unique set of considerations to make sure you and your photography business are protected legally.
While the barrier of entry to the photography and videography business can seem relatively low, if you want to have staying power and create a successful, profitable business, it’s essential to build yours on a solid legal foundation.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why you should still use a (short) client agreement even for a simple mini-session Which contingencies you should definitely include in your contract (you might not have thought of these!) How to make sure you get your clients’ permission to use their photos in your marketing Important special terms your contract should include if you’re a wedding or event photographers/videographers How to get on the same page with your client about who owns the rights to photos or videos you create Why you should always use a model release if you’re creating content you intend to sell or license as stock photos or footage Which type of agreement you should use with a second shooter The essential agreements you’ll want to be sure are included on your websiteBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast161!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Workshops for photographers by Penny Chevalley - https://pennychevalley.com
Photography/videography business contract templates: https://awbfirm.com/collections/photographers-and-videographers
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 profitable if you play your cards right.
Jacques Hopkins is a bit of an anomaly in the online course world because he took a subject he’d never taught before (piano) and turned it into an extremely successful course that allowed him to quit his 9 to 5. And now, it has even led him to begin teaching others how he put his own course together.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How Jacques grew his online course by implementing funnels How to work on two different brands simultaneously How to deal with (and plan for dealing with!) haters The value of having a trusted legal advisor you can call whenever a question or problem arisesBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast160!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The (new and improved!) AWB Firm coaching quiz: https://awbfirm.com/coaching-quiz
Storybrand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/
Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson: https://expertsecrets.com/getesfree-1
Jacques’ Online Course Show podcast: https://theonlinecourseguy.com/podcasts/
Piano in 21 Days website: https://pianoin21days.com/
The Online Course Guy website: https://theonlinecourseguy.com/
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 accessible to a broader audience.
Online courses can be a lot of work to put together with many moving parts ranging from copywriting to video editing, which is all the more reason you want to be sure you put the proper legal protections in place.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How to safeguard your business against chargebacks or refund requests How to be sure using social proof (testimonials) from your raving fans won’t land you in legal hot water Why you should use Terms & Conditions for your online course website (even if not required by law) What you need to know about intellectual property ownership when you work with independent contractors who may create graphics, copy, etc., for your course The tricky business of using affiliates to promote your course, plus how you can make things a little less risky for your course business Why it’s so important to make sure no one else is already using the name you choose for your course The differences between ™, ®, and © and where you may want to start using them in your courseBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast159!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 90 of Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast90
Your Legal Course - FREE masterclass: https://awbfirm.com/course
Online Course Creator bundle: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/online-course-creator-bundle
GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-privacy-policy-for-u-s-businesses-gdpr-compliant
Terms & Conditions contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-terms-conditions-of-use-with-disclosure-policy
Episode 71 of Legal Road Map® podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast71
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 copy. But the online world now offers more opportunity than ever to diversify your revenue streams.
A mix of affiliate marketing, memberships, and online education can all be perfect complements to your service-based business. And in this episode web designer Shannon Mattern shares how she’s incorporated many of these revenue streams into her own business.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
The importance of setting boundaries and expectations with your clients How preparing ahead of time for your boundaries to be pushed can help remove the emotion from dealing with it when it (inevitably!) happens How packaging your services can help you more easily identify AND PREVENT scope creep How combining affiliate marketing with 1:1 design services allowed Shannon to leave her day job faster than she could have with services alone How Shannon has made sure she uses the appropriate disclosures for her affiliate relationships to stay legal What Shannon wishes she would have done in her business 5 years agoBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast158!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Shannon’s website: www.shannonmattern.com
Launch Party (AWB Firm website designer): https://www.launchparty.live/
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 to find yourself dealing with things like scope creep and delays caused by your client.
The best way to avoid these issues altogether is… you guessed it… to use a rock solid client contract. But what terms should you include to make sure you’re covered? And that you’re also fair to your client?
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Autumn’s tips for presenting a proposal and/or contract to a new client How to deal with delays in getting information, images, or copy from the client that you need in order to finish their project Why going through the steps of putting together your client contract can help you proactively think through some worst case scenarios (and how you can avoid them in the first place!) What a ‘pause clause’ is and why you might want to consider including it in your client contract How you can use work product ownership in your client contract as leverage to make sure your project stays on track, and you get paid The best thing you can do when you start growing your team Whether or not you need to form a legal entity or get insuranceBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free How to Write Your Own Contracts checklist to make sure your business has solid contracts in place at www.awbfirm.com/podcast157!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
AWB Firm YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Awbfirm/
Contract template shop: https://www.awbfirm.com/contract-templates
Launch Party (AWB Firm website designer): https://www.launchparty.live/
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 care of the legal blindspots in her business.
Learn how Britt has built an extremely successful membership business model by starting small and growing smart.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why starting micro (especially when it comes to courses + memberships) can be your best way to scale Why doing 1:1 work FIRST is an essential step to growing your business How the simplest, plainest way is the best way to start Why overserving in your membership site or online community really isn’t serving your community members at all How honoring your business as a real business can help you reach that next level What it really looks like to manage a team of 16 How getting legal in order can help you sleep better at night and stop worrying about things going wrong in your business Why it’s important to pay attention to outgrowing service providers and making sure you have the right fit for your teamBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast156!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Britt’s website: https://brittseva.com/
Britt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittseva/
The Thriving Stylist Podcast: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcasthome
Britt’s membership for hairstylists, Thrivers Society: https://thriverssociety.com/courseinfo
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 grow quickly and reach more people without necessarily adding more work to your plate.
But to anyone who’s ever seen a discussion around social issues turn ugly, or found your own resources pop up on someone else’s site, you know that there are lots of things that can go wrong in the membership site/ online community business model if you don’t set up the right legal protections.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How to avoid legal issues by making good business decisions when you’re getting started Best practices for where to include your Terms of Use (TOU) on your website What term you should NOT include in your TOU -- to make sure you don’t get taken advantage of when it comes to refunds How your TOU can help you address social justice issues like BLM What to consider if you have volunteer mentors or moderators in your community or membership Whether you should protect your content by registering your copyrightsBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free How to Write Your Own Contracts checklist to make sure your business has solid contracts in place at www.awbfirm.com/podcast155!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Contract template store: www.awbfirm.com/contract-templates
Episodes about employees vs. independent contractors: www.awbfirm.com/podcast37, www.awbfirm.com/podcast144
Membership or Online Community template bundle: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/membership-online-community-bundle
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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. Managing client expectations, coordinating countless vendors, and even a little marriage counseling from time to time.
A designer’s work is complex and requires a lot of focus on process, efficiency, and client relationships - something that Nashville designer Kendall Simmons navigates with grace and ease.Enjoy this behind-the-scenes peek at Kendall’s unique design business that combines both traditional in-person design work and an innovative e-design approach.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
The importance of diversifying your revenue streams (especially when a global pandemic happens!) Why the simplest technology is oftentimes your best option The time and money-saving benefits of tweaking and perfecting your intake process How Kendall’s crystal clear client contract has helped her AVOID tricky legal situations in her business over the past six years The importance of thinking about boundaries as you create your client contract Why walking through your contract WITH your client can save you a lot of headaches later on Why it’s helpful to provide a project price range vs. a fixed amount or flat feeBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast154!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kendall’s website: https://www.kendallsimmons.com/
Kendall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallksimmons/
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 with a few accessories. Done! But actually, interior design and decorator contracts are some of the more complex contracts we work on at the AWB Firm, with moving parts like who’s responsible for install, will you pass along your designer discount to your client, if you hire a photographer can your client use the pictures, and many more questions.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why interior designer and decorator contracts are more complex than other creative service providers’ contracts, and what terms should be clearly spelled out What to be sure you make clear (both with the photographer and with your client) when you hire a photographer to capture your finished product The higher risks in an interior design or decorator business and why you’ll definitely want to form an LLC or corporation, and be covered by insurance How your designs have automatic copyright protection under US law, but why you still might want to register them What you need to know about using other people’s creative work in your businessBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free How to Write Your Own Contracts checklist to make sure your business has solid contracts in place at www.awbfirm.com/podcast153!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Miles & Kirk Design: https://www.milesandkirk.com/
The Green Room Interiors: https://www.thegreenroominteriors.com/
Interior Designer contract template:
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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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 increasing sales. But copywriting genius Ashlyn Carter joined us in this episode to give a behind-the-scenes peek at what starting and growing her agency/curriculum-based business looks like, including some pretty big legal lessons she’s learned along the way.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How Ashlyn learned the importance of client contracts the hard way The value of forming and nurturing in-person relationships in an online business Why Ashlyn still tracks her time (even if she doesn’t bill hourly anymore) How batching your tasks and days can give a real boost to productivity How clarifying and naming your signature process can help you protect your IP more easily The benefit of working with an emotionally uninvested third party (i.e., a trusted lawyer!), especially if you tend to be emotionally invested in your businessBONUS: If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast152!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller: https://www.the1thing.com/
Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/book/
Powersheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/
Focus Keeper app: http://bit.ly/focuskeeper
Ashlyn’s website: www.ashlynwrites.com
Ashlyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlynscarter/
Ashlyn’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshlynWrites/
This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.
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