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As a business owner, contracts, trademarks, and LLCs are probably the last thing you want to worry about. But business can get messy – unless you cover your a$$ets, and get legally legit. Licensed attorney Amy Nesheim makes the legal aspects of running an online business simple and easy to implement. Tune in so you can build your business with confidence knowing it’s legally protected whatever comes your way. *This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice*

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February 13, 2024Episode 4613 min

Ep. 46 | Do You Really Need a Contract for That?

Even if you know you need a contract for your big client projects, there are probably some situations that have you wondering, "Do I really need a contract for that?" Tune in to figure out which situations actually require a contract and a few questions to ask yourself when making the decision.Need more contracts than you thought? Join Legal Templates Unlimited Monthly to get 20% off all the contracts you'll need for your business! Sale ends February 16 at midnight pacific. Hop in with your discount right here.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

January 30, 2024Episode 4510 min

Ep. 45 | 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Making a Big Decision in Your Business

One of the big distinctions between successful business owners and those just scraping by is the ability to take decisive action. But it's not always easy to make big decisions in business, especially when you don't have the tools to do so. Tune in for 3 questions to ask yourself to gain clarity when trying to make the best decision for your business and an example of how I used these questions to make a tough decision un my business recently.If you've been looking for a sounding board, a little guidance, someone to ask you the tough questions so you can move the needle in your business... I'd love to help you through private business coaching. Book a free clarity call to find out if this is the right next step for you.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

January 16, 2024Episode 4411 min

Ep. 44 | Why Having an LLC Is More Important Than Ever in 2024

There's no question there has been a shift in the online space in 2023. So what does that mean for your legal strategy going into 2024? More buyer hesitancy means it's more important than ever to look professional, sell with confidence, and protect what you're building - by having an LLC for your business.Ready to create your LLC? Join the LLC Bootcamp on February 21 and 22 to learn all the steps to get your LLC up and running yourself. Presale tickets are on sale now through February 11 at artfulcontracts.com/llcbootcampIf you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

November 28, 2023Episode 4314 min

Ep. 43 | Why You May Not Own the Copyright In the Work You Use AI to Create

This year, you can't go five minutes without seeing some new way to use AI to make your life easier. Generative AI has changed the way creators and business owners create content - free content like social media captions and emails and even paid content like digital downloads and even client work.But what does this mean for the ownership of that content? If you use Generative AI to create something, can you still protect it from copycats? Or could you be accidentally copying someone else?Tune in to hear what happens to copyright ownership when AI is involved in the creation process.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

November 14, 2023Episode 4216 min

Ep. 42 | Black Friday Sale Rundown

It's here! The Artful Contracts Black Friday Sale runs from Monday, November 20 to Monday, November 27 at 11:59 PM Pacific time. Everything in our template shop plus some of our best-selling courses will be on sale. Tune in to hear the rundown of all 5 deals on offer this year!Check out the Black Friday Week page for links and coupons for all deals here: artfulcontracts.com/blackfridayWant a reminder of when the sale starts? Join our newsletter to be the first to know when the sale goes live: artfulcontracts.com/newsletterIf you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

October 31, 2023Episode 4113 min

Ep. 41 | The Number 1 Thing That Dictates Your Reality As a Business Owner

So many service providers and coaches get stuck in reactivity. Constantly jumping to respond to client requests, putting out fires, and treating everything like an emergency. You do not have to operate that way. That is a quick path to burnout and unsatisfied clients. Tune in to hear my solution: the key to creating a non-reactive business that gets better results for your clients.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

October 17, 2023Episode 4010 min

Ep. 40 | 5 Legal Tips to Prepare for Your Black Friday Sale

Black Friday is coming up in just 5 weeks, so it's time to get ready! Tune in for my top 5 tips for a legally legit Black Friday sale.Black Friday brings in lots of extra traffic to your site, and hopefully more sales, so it's more important than ever to make sure you have all the legal details in place for your digital products.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

October 3, 2023Episode 3922 min

Ep. 39 | 3 Steps to Take When Something Goes Wrong

As a business owner, you'll inevitably have a situation with a client or a contractor where things don't go according to plan: a client misses a payment, a contractor doesn't meet your expectations, or maybe you even make a mistake on a project. Tune in to hear three steps you can take to evaluate the situation and move forward toward a resolution.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

September 12, 202323 min

Ep. 38 | FAQs About Cover Your Assets

My annual membership Cover Your Assets is open for enrollment with some additional bonuses this week! Tune in to this bonus episode to hear answers to some of the questions that I've been getting about Cover Your Assets this week, including a rundown of what's included in the membership and who is a good fit to join. Join by Friday, September 15 to cash in on the extra bonuses: the Trademark Roadmap and a VIP ticket to a live workshop in Q1 2024. Click here to join.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

September 5, 2023Episode 3713 min

Ep. 37 | Taking Ownership of The Legal Side of Your Business

You hold the vision for your business. Ultimately, you're the only person who can decide what's best for your business. But how do you make informed decisions about the legal side of your business when you aren't a lawyer? Tune in to hear my solution for balancing relying on experts and embracing your responsibility as a business owner.If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontractsFull show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast