The Legal Upgrade Podcast breaks down the legal side of entrepreneurship to reveal key legal strategies for taking your business to the next level. Legal stuff doesn't have to be scary. In fact, it can be empowering. This podcast is NOT legal, financial, or investment advice. Seek out a relevant professional before making any legal, financial, or investment decisions regarding the information in this podcast. IG: @bevellaw www.bevellaw.com Enjoying the show? Say hi at hello@bevellaw.com.
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April 11, 2025Episode 41 hr 1 min
Thriving though impossible circumstances with Nicole Chamblin
Nicole Chamblin has owned her business for almost 20 years, and she has learned a thing or two about resilience along the way. From navigating the aftermath of 9/11, to pivoting her business after the 2008 financial crisis, to overcoming an unthinkable diagnosis, Nicole reveals how she was able to position her business to thrive and even expand during the toughest of times. This episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom to help your business navigate the toughest of times. MORE ABOUT NICOLE CHAMBLIN:Want more of Nicole? Check out: https://tinyurl.com/vpsncWORK WITH BEVEL LAW:Your company needs a law firm that specializes in small business law. Learn more about Bevel Law and set up your first call: www.bevellaw.com/contactCREDITS:This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio and AlexGrohl (via Pixabay).You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
February 28, 2025Episode 349 min
From educator to art studio owner with Sam Testa
Before Sam Testa was the owner of DC-based art and calligraphy studio Right Place Studios, she was a young girl growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, learning about art from her grandfather. Find out how she went from being a first grade teacher to becoming a successful professional artist and entrepreneur in Washington, D.C. You’ll hear how believing in herself helped her score big clients and how resilience has propelled through almost 15 years in business. MORE ABOUT RIGHT PLACE STUDIOS:Want more of Sam Testa? Check out Right Place Studios!Website: https://www.rightplacestudio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightplacestudioWORK WITH BEVEL LAW:Your company needs a law firm that specializes in small business law. Learn more about Bevel Law and set up your first call: www.bevellaw.com/contactCREDITS:This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio and AlexGrohl (via Pixabay).You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
February 10, 2025Episode 221 min
Talk to a lawyer before your company is ready
Have you been in business for years, but have yet to have a conversation with a business lawyer or law firm? Are you mentally waiting for when you “need” legal help to start having these conversations? Too often, I see business owners waiting until something is urgent or broken in their business to start looking around for an attorney they might want to work with. At that point, they are stressed and anxious and frankly not in the best position to make an important hiring decision. In this episode, I reveal why having early conversations with attorneys - even way before you might need one - is incredibly helpful. I also reveal how to approach these conversations and questions to ask along the way. Find out why engaging early can lower your own personal anxiety around seeking legal assistance and improve outcomes for your company as a whole. Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™ If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you:www.bevellaw.com/contact CREDITSThis episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).You can follow Bevel Law onInstagram. Say hi via email athello@bevellaw.com.
January 24, 2025Episode 124 min
Does "sending a scary lawyer letter" actually work?
Have you ever thought: “maybe my lawyer can just send them a scary letter and that will solve the issue”? Today, I’m breaking down the false promise of the “one and done” cease and desist letter and explaining why this is not a winning legal strategy. Tune in to learn:
Why intimidation does not guarantee results
The “false wants” that often distract business owners from the real goal in a legal dispute
How to protect your company’s reputation while still enforcing your rights
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
November 15, 2024Episode 1830 min
Advertising: legal do's and legal don'ts
What happens if you use someone else’s content, brand or product in your own advertising? Do you need to get permission, or is this “fair use”? This week’s episode is inspired by an ongoing lawsuit between Atari and State Farm. Atari is suing State Farm over an ad that featured one of Atari’s arcade games and sparked negative comments from Atari fans.
What are the rules for using other companies’ IP for your own advertising purposes? In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the little-known legal rules of advertising. Tune in to learn how your company can create compelling ads without getting into legal trouble.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
November 8, 2024Episode 1737 min
McDonalds McFlurries, Copyright law & the "Right to Repair"
There has been a lot of press recently about a new federal rule that finally allows McDonalds to fix its own ice cream machines. This “Free the McFlurry” rule may seem random, but it’s at the heart of an issue that affects business owners everywhere.
Equipment and machinery is one of the most expensive investments you will make as a business owner. In fact, you may have even taken out loans to be able to afford the equipment and machinery that your business is using right now. What happens when that (often expensive) equipment breaks down? Equipment is often cheaper to repair rather than to replace, but federal laws can make getting a repair extremely difficult.
In this episode, we are talking about why it is sometimes so hard for business owners to get their equipment repaired and what you can do about it. This episode covers the legal reasons (the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and the opposing perspectives of manufacturers vs. the Right To Repair movement.
No matter what type of business you have, you use some type of machine. Whether you are an accountant who uses a laptop, a dental office with adjustable chairs, a transportation company with a fleet of trucks, a farmer with a fleet of tractors or a spa with specialized treatment equipment. This is a topic that affects every business owner at every level. Tune it to learn what this new rule means for your rights and what it means for your business going forward.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
October 25, 2024Episode 1625 min
4 things to know when selling the rights to your life story
Is your real life story better than fiction? Has anyone ever told you that your real life could be a successful movie or TV series?
You don’t have to be famous to have a story worth telling. I’m willing to bet that you had never heard of Anna Sorokin before Netflix made Inventing Anna. I bet you had no idea who Jordan Belfort is, but you still went to go see The Wolf of Wall Street. The list goes on - from Erin Brockovich to Chris Gardner (the real life person who inspired the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness).
True stories are big business. The Wolf of Wall Street has done over $400 in revenue and the musical Hamilton has done over $1 billion. Who would have thought that these niche stories could turn into lucrative opportunities?
In this episode, I’m breaking down four things to know when thinking about selling the rights to your life story.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
October 11, 2024Episode 1532 min
How to get reimbursed after a copyright lawsuit
Did you know you could potentially get reimbursed after a copyright lawsuit? Finances are often one of the key barriers to bringing a lawsuit. Even when a business owner has a legitimate claim and would be justified in suing, they might hesitate to take action for fear of the financial cost. Business owners can end up in a catch-22 where they see their ideas or their products being stolen, but they feel powerless to take action. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the finances behind copyright litigation and why one important exception could be a game changer for your business.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
October 3, 2024Episode 1425 min
Pros and cons of naming your business after yourself
Should you name your business after yourself? Is it a good idea for you and your business to share the same name? As a trademark lawyer, I get this question often. Of course, there are plenty of very successful businesses that share a first name, last name, or both with their original founders. Well-known examples include Ben & Jerry’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and Giorgio Armani. While this can be a successful branding strategy, there are some pitfalls to be aware of.
In this episode, I break down the pros, the cons and the pitfalls of naming a business after yourself.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
September 26, 2024Episode 1330 min
Should you pay people to leave reviews of your company?
Should your business pay people to leave good reviews? Can you program a bot to watch your content so that it looks like your company has more reach? Should you ask parents, employees and friends to leave Google Reviews?
On August 22nd of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning fake reviews, fake testimonials and other fake indicators of customer satisfaction. The rule goes into effect this October, so businesses have a short window to understand what they can do and what they can’t do under this new rule.
In this episode, I am breaking down this new FTC law and explaining why companies still have plenty of options for protecting their interests when it comes to both positive and negative consumer reviews.
Announcements: Get The Legal Upgrade™
If you want to finally get legally protected in your business so you can stop leaving money on the table and start sleeping better at night, schedule a call to see if The Legal Upgrade is right for you: www.bevellaw.com/contact
CREDITS
This episode was edited and produced by Bevel Law, with music by Lemon Music Studio (via Pixabay).
You can follow Bevel Law on Instagram. Say hi via email at hello@bevellaw.com.
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