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Welcome to Ask Temi Live! where we discuss the best ways to establish your business, protect your name, and keep your profits. Each week Temi Siyanbade, Houston based attorney, explores the mistakes and successes of real life businesses from a legal and business perspective. The decisions we make each day have the potential to make or break our businesses and our lives. This is a legal podcast for non-lawyers that is actually practical and actionable. You're invited to build your business the right way from the beginning. Connect with Temi on Instagram and Facebook @toslegal. Find additional resources by visiting www.toslegal.com.

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May 16, 202410 min

Trademark Dilemma: To DIY or Not to DIY? Plus more FAQs

❓Should I get an attorney or do it myself? ❓Where can you practice law? ❓How much does this cost? You have questions. I have answers. Watch the video to access them. ________________________________________________________ Videos mentioned Trademark Process: https://youtu.be/21g-fBrbud0?si=KFOho... Intent to Use: https://youtu.be/5ahab0r5qEw?si=LLa59... ________________________________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ To Schedule a Consultation: https://www.toslegal.com/contact To Access the Free Resource Hub: https://shorturl.at/agqIU 👉🏾 Checklist: Download it here. 👉🏾Office Hours: Join us for our pop-up office hours by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here 👉🏾 Business & Brand Insights: Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter. 👉🏾 Fortify & Flourish Podcast: Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. 👉🏾The Start Your Business and Brand Masterclass: Learn secrets to business and brand protection to ensure you don’t lose what you’ve created! 📹 My YouTube Gear Please note that there may be affiliate links below. This means I may make money if you make a purchase using these links. → Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3y8XaCq → Sigma 16MM: https://amzn.to/3URCYyd → PHOPIK 77” Tripod: https://amzn.to/3whjvxa → Neewer Softbox Lights: <a...

May 10, 202410 min

Series LLCs Explained: Your Best Kept Secret to Protect Your Business

QOTD: What is a series LLC? What if I told you there was a way to create one super LLC one time that could produce multiple LLCs without you having to file more documents? Well, you can. The main tool for that is the series LLC. In this video, I will explain exactly : What a series LLC is How you can use it to protect your assets, Where you can access it You'll Like These Next: LLC vs. Corporation: LLC vs. Corporation: Which one should... What is a holding company?: What is a Holding Company? | LLCs and... Multiple Businesses, One LLC?: Multiple Businesses? It Might Be Risk... ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ To Schedule a Consultation: https://www.toslegal.com/contact To Access the Free Resource Hub: https://shorturl.at/agqIU 👉🏾Office Hours: Join us for our pop-up office hours by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here 👉🏾 Business & Brand Insights: Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter. 👉🏾 Fortify & Flourish Podcast: Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. 👉🏾The Start Your Business and Brand Masterclass: Learn secrets to business and brand protection to ensure you don’t lose what you’ve created! 📹 My YouTube Gear Please note that there may be affiliate links below. This means I may make money if you make a purchase using these links. → Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3y8XaCq → Sigma 16MM: <a...

May 2, 202417 min

BIG NEWS! FTC Bans Non Competes: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

The FTC voted to completely ban non-competes, and business owners are NOT Happy. In this video, I’ll explain exactly what they voted on, how it affects business owners and employees, and what you need to do to prepare. I answer questions like: → Does this affect me? → Can I leave my job now? → Will I be sued? → Can my employees steal my ideas and start? → What do I do? → What about non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements?

April 23, 20249 min

How To Maintain Your LLC in 2024 | Insider Tips

Creating an LLC is NOT enough to stay protected; you must maintain it. However, few business owners know what that means and what LLC maintenance entails. Failure to maintain your LLC could open you up to significant risks. In this video, Attorney Temi Siyanbade breaks down exactly what you must do and the best practices to maintain the LLC protection you enjoy. __________________________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have a TON of resources just for you. Find what works for you, exactly where you are. The Coin+Couture Resource Hub: 🔥 ACCESS IT HERE: https://shorturl.at/agqIU 👉🏾Office Hours: Join us for our pop-up office hours by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here 👉🏾 Business & Brand Insights: Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter. 👉🏾 Fortify & Flourish Podcast: Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. 👉🏾The Start Your Business and Brand Masterclass: Learn secrets to business and brand protection to ensure you don’t lose what you’ve created! ► If you enjoyed this video, subscribe to my channel here: @toslegal Please note that the information I provide on this YouTube channel is for educational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Everyone's situation is different and requires an individualized analysis. Contact a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction if you are facing a legal issue. Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toslegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toslegal

April 11, 202419 min

Navigating the Trademark Process: Everything You Need To Know

Wondering what the process is for getting a trademark? Then you are going to LOVE this video. I break down the trademark application process step-by-step. In this video, you'll learn: - The 6 Steps of an Effective Trademark Application Process - How to tell the difference between the different trademark applications, - How long the trademark process takes - Exactly what to expect during each stage of the process

March 26, 202418 min

What is the Difference Between a Business and a Brand?

QOTD : What is the difference between a business and a brand??? Is owning a brand a business? Can a brand be a business? These questions need answers, and we have them just for you in this video. Because here’s the thing: You have to know the difference between the two to protect both. You don’t hear enough people talking about this, but it’s a critical part of protecting what you create–especially for those in the fashion, beauty, and tech space. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have a TON of resources just for you. Find what works for you, exactly where you are. ✨ THE TOS LEGAL LAW FIRM: https://www.toslegal.com✨ The Coin+Couture Resource Hub: 🔥 ACCESS IT HERE: https://shorturl.at/agqIU 👉🏾Office Hours: Join us for our pop-up office hours by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here 👉🏾 Business & Brand Insights: Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter. 👉🏾 Fortify & Flourish Podcast: Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. 👉🏾The Start Your Business and Brand Masterclass: Learn secrets to business and brand protection to ensure you don’t lose what you’ve created!

March 19, 202414 min

Legal Documents Every Start Up Founder Needs to Have

QOTD: What legal documents do I need for my startup? If you have a startup, you must prioritize having your legal documents in order. If you do not, you decrease your chances of finding interested investors and increase your chances of spending more money in the long run, trying to fix founder issues, revising poorly crafted documents, and avoiding costly legal suits. In today’s video, I break down the documents I believe every start-up needs to have as they establish their business.

March 12, 202419 min

Why Every Founder Needs an IP Strategy

QOTD: Why Do Founders and CEOs Need an IP Strategy? If you are a CEO or a Founder, you NEED to prioritize caring for your IP. If not, you are leaving valuable money on the table. A solid IP strategy is a shield and a sword: It protects you from getting into trouble and helps you dominate when unscrupulous copycats try to benefit from your hard work. Join Temi Siyanbade, Houston-based attorney, as she unpacks this topic.

March 5, 202413 min

Overcoming the Fear of Sharing Online with Trademarks

QOTD : What If I’m Scared of People Copying Me? I'm afraid to post my slogan (business name, logo, etc.) Most entrepreneurs and start-up founders find themselves afraid to share their ideas because they do not want to be copied. And this is a valid fear. Copycats are everywhere in the digital space. So what should you do? The world should experience what you have to offer–but you need to be strategic about how you approach it. Temi Siyanbade, Houston-based attorney, breaks down simple steps you can take to protect yourself as you share your ideas online. ____________________________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have a TON of resources just for you. Find what works for you, exactly where you are. Legal Access and Protection Subscription Plans 🔥Are you ready to build an ongoing relationship with a legal team that cares? Join our signature subscription program. You won't regret it. https://www.toslegal.com/lap Meet with Me 📆 Schedule a call and let's strategize the best way to protect your intellectual gems: https://www.toslegal.com/contact . 👩🏾‍💻 Monthly Office Hours Join us for our monthly office hours by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here: https://toslegal.as.me/lap-office-hours . ✍🏾 Business & Brand Insights Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter: https://www.toslegal.com/levelup-chec... 🎧 Fortify & Flourish Podcast Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. https://fortify-and-florish.captivate... ► If you enjoyed this video, subscribe to my channel here: @toslegal

February 27, 20249 min

Multiple Businesses? It Might Be Risky to Have Them in One LLC

QOTD: Can I have multiple businesses under one LLC? One of the most common questions I have come across is, "Can I have multiple businesses under one LLC?" In typical lawyer fashion, I tell my clients, "It depends." But let's go deeper. What does the debate really boil down to? Attorney Temi Siyanbade breaks it down in this video. ⏰ Time Stamps _________________________________________________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ READY FOR MORE?????⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have a TON of resources just for you. Find what works for you, exactly where you are. 🔥 Legal Access and Protection Subscription Plans Are you ready to build an ongoing relationship with a legal team that cares? Join our signature subscription program. You won't regret it. https://www.toslegal.com/lap 📆 Meet with Me Schedule a call and let's strategize the best way to protect your intellectual gems: https://www.toslegal.com/contact. 👩🏾‍💻 Monthly Office Hours See all the dates by visiting www.toslegal.com/events. Secure your seats while spots remain here: https://toslegal.as.me/lap-office-hours. 👩🏾‍🏫 Deep Dive Course Take the plunge and immerse yourself even more with our dedicated course on Intellectual Property: https://toslegal.thinkific.com/course... ✍🏾 Business & Brand Insights Join the circle of thought leaders and stay updated. Sign up for our curated newsletter: https://www.toslegal.com/levelup-chec... 🎧 Fortify & Flourish Podcast Listen to us on the go!! All your favorite insights from your favorite podcast players. https://player.captivate.fm/show/dba5... ► If you enjoyed this video, subscribe to my channel here: @toslegal Please note that the information I provide on this YouTube channel is for educational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Everyone's situation is different and requires an individualized analysis. Contact a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction if you are facing a legal issue. Follow me on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/toslegal Instagram: www.instagram.com/toslegal Twitter: www.twitter.com/toslegal Copyright © 2024 Temi Siyanbade. All rights reserved. #trademarkattorney #businessattorney #startingabusiness #trademark #copyrightattorney #thoughtleadership #youtuber #youtubertips #community #llcformation #IntellectualProperty #BusinessGrowth #intellectualproperty