Biz Queen

Kelly Bagla•www.golegalyourselfpodcast.com

Welcome to Biz Queen with Kelly Bagla, Esq., the Queen of Business Law. Every Friday at 10 AM, we dive into the most common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make—whether you're just starting out or managing a growing business. From business formation missteps to contract blunders and compliance pitfalls, Kelly unpacks the critical lessons every business owner needs to know. Learn how to protect your business, avoid costly errors, and set yourself up for long-term success. Don't just build a business—build it legally strong with Biz Queen!

Last refreshed: July 4th, 2025 at 7:11 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Importance of Business Insurance

www.GoLegalYourself.com Today I’m joined with special guest Hadley Wood from H Linwood Insurance Services . Business insurance is so overlooked and missed by so many people because it’s not top of mind. Today Hadley will prove that wrong. It’s one of the cornerstones of running a successful business - but it’s necessary. Top 3 must haves General Liability Insurance Workman's Compensation Cyber Liability, which is not usually included in General Liability Insurance Another insurance policy import...

Feb 06, 2018•33 min•Ep. 13

Seven Ways to make your Startup Look Professional

www.GoLegalYourself.com You’ve heard me say before, “You only have one chance to make a first impression.” Well today I’m speaking with my producer Richard Crawford and we’re talking about the 7 ways to make your Startup look professional. Have a professional looking website. Additionally on your website you’ll need: Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Disclaimer Create a professional email address. Get a business phone number Use a business address When you’re invoicing a client, invoice them p...

Jan 22, 2018•16 min•Ep. 12

What are the biggest challenges to starting a business?

www.GoLegalYourself.com Today MOO and I are talking about the biggest challenges in starting a business. Here are the topics and challenges all new business owners experience: The shortage of capital and cash flow. The development of a good business plan. Knowing what your great product or service is. Sticking with it during difficult times. Working more than you expected. Hiring good employees. Needing to wear so many hats, fulfilling so many roles. Managing your time properly. Maintaining some...

Jan 15, 2018•22 min•Ep. 11

Five Business Resolutions Every Entrepreneur should make for the New Year

www.GoLegalYourself.com It’s 2018 and it’s time to get your plans in place! Today we’re talking about the 5 things you should resolve to do for this New Year: Start off with a dynamic business plan Study leadership Practise delegating Make faster decisions Harness your resources Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself.com kelly@golegalyourself.com Get your copy of Go Legal Yourself ....

Jan 08, 2018•20 min•Ep. 10

Leadership In Business

www.GoLegalYourself.com Today I’m with Tia Ross, best selling international author, motivational speaker, and a strategist specialist from Tia Ross & Company . Much of what we’re talking about today can be found in Tia’s book: Living On Purpose With A Purpose . Contact Tia Ross Tia Ross & Company website contact page . Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself.com kelly@golegalyourself.com Get your copy of Go Legal Yourself ....

Jan 01, 2018•28 min•Ep. 9

Learn To Love Your Lawyer

www.GoLegalYourself.com Today I’m joined by my Director of Marketing, Sally Crawford, and we’re talking about the A-B-C’s of law for businesses: an Attorney a Banker a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Take-away #1: Google can be your friend but not when it comes to law. Take-away #2: You can’t claim ignorance as a defense. Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself.com kelly@golegalyourself.com Get your copy of Go Legal Yourself ....

Dec 25, 2017•11 min•Ep. 8

Website Must Haves

www.GoLegalYourself.com In today's way of doing business, it’s all about being found and creating credibility on social media or on the net. Websites are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and they actually want you to protect yourself! There are 3 must haves: Website Terms Of Use (TOS) Website Privacy Policy Website Disclaimer Mentions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself.com kelly@gol...

Dec 18, 2017•6 min•Ep. 7

Contractor v. Employee

www.GoLegalYourself.com Today I’m with my Director of Marketing, Sally Crawford, sharing with you the topic “Should I hire a contractor or hire an employee?” A few questions answered today What is a contractor and when do you need to hire one v. hiring an employee? What is an employee and why would I hire them v. hiring a contractor? How differently do I treat a contractor and an employee? What are the legal and financial impacts of making the wrong decision? Contact the Queen of Business Law Ke...

Dec 11, 2017•14 min•Ep. 6

Building Business Relationships

http://GoLegalYourself.com Today I’m excited to have Bryan Garrity from The Garrity Group and Keller Williams on the show! We’re talking about building business relationships. Topics Anyone that’s getting a 1099 at the end of the year is an independent business owner. So what’s your very first step in setting up a business? You have to have a plan. You need a business plan. You need to have the capacity to attract business. You need to be out networking doing the right things, making yourself kn...

Dec 04, 2017•30 min•Ep. 5

Register Your Brand

Today as usual I’m with MOO, my Manager Of Operations and in this tip, we’re going to be talking about brands. All big brands have one thing in common: they’re trademarked and well known. You need a name that is going to grab people’s attention. What do you want to have stand out? When you’ve chosen a name, make sure you: own the domain for that name create an eye-catching logo protect the logo with a trademark Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself...

Nov 27, 2017•5 min•Ep. 4

Why Create an Entity

Today again I’m with MOO, my Manager Of Operations and in this tip, we’re going to be talking about why it's so important to create your entity for business. Creating an entity can be the difference between you keeping your personal assets or you losing your personal assets. In my book “ Go Legal Yourself ” I layout all the different types of entities that might be right for you. Contact the Queen of Business Law Kelly Bagla, Esq. Go Legal Yourself GoLegalYourself.com kelly@golegalyourself.com G...

Nov 20, 2017•5 min•Ep. 3

The Power of a Business Plan

Today I’m with MOO, my Manager Of Operations and in this tip, we’re going to be talking about how the “right” business plan is a must have for success. Every business owner needs to live by my favorite quote, “Why blend in when you were born to stand out?” Realize that your dream will only be a dream unless you have a plan - and you MUST have a dynamic business plan! The business plan is the very first step you’ll take to get recognized. You need a clear vision. You’ll need to know: your vision ...

Nov 13, 2017•5 min•Ep. 2

Go Legal Yourself

www.GoLegalYourself.com We’re so excited to share the very first episode of our podcast, “Go Legal Yourself!” I’ll bet you didn’t know the law could be so sexy - and I’m going to show you how! Today we’re sharing with you the top-5 things in law that sound dirty - but aren’t. And then we’re briefly going to go through the 4 legal phases of a business. We’ll also be bringing on my team so you can get to know them: Karin O'Brien, Sally Crawford, and Richard Crawford. Mentions Bryan Garrity The Big...

Nov 01, 2017•26 min•Ep. 1

← Prev

Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android