As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! The last sidebar we left off with was where I provided you with a pretty good definition of what a startup is. Now, what do you need to do in order to actually start your business on the right legal foot? Well, you have options. You actually need to incorporate your business. Why incorporate your business? It's a good question. People ...
Jan 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 74
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Robyn Koenig, the owner of Robyn Koenig Coaching & Consulting who is a coach, a speaker, and also a fellow podcaster on her channel Rare Find Voices podcast. Robyn could be a resource for my clientele and audience. In this episode, Robyn shares her journey from marketing and communications t...
Dec 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 73
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! My sidebar today is going to be about the first phase of your Business Legal Life Cycle, the Startup Phase. Here are a few quotes I want to share with you, which I think are so perfect when it comes to explaining what a Startup is. A business is a lot like jumping out of a plane and assembling the parachute on the way down. The critica...
Dec 22, 2020•5 min•Ep. 72
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! I loved my time at BNI in San Diego and today I have the pleasure of having a conversation with the Executive Director of BNI San Diego, Ed Wilson. BNI (Business Network International) is an International Global Organization that on January 7th, 2020 celebrated its 35th year. They’re the most successful referral networking organization...
Dec 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 71
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Here’s another sidebar for you. The last time we left off, I was talking to you about how running a business is very similar to playing chess. Well, today I want to talk to you about the Business Legal Lifecycle. You may have heard that phrase. You may not have heard that phrase, but it's very important to understand. Believe it or not...
Dec 08, 2020•5 min•Ep. 70
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! For most people, the thought of writing a book as a way to promote their business can seem like a daunting undertaking. In this episode, award-winning author, Kat Drennan breaks down the steps involved: from the initial concept to the eventual publishing of your work. Understanding the impact of choosing the right cover design, researc...
Dec 01, 2020•40 min•Ep. 69
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! I'm bringing this sidebar to you today because I wanted to share with you how business is so similar to the game of chess. If you get a chance to read any basic literature about chess, the simplest definition you will find is that it is a game of strategy and tactics. To know the legal ins and outs, you don't have to go to law school f...
Nov 24, 2020•6 min•Ep. 68
As one of the Top 20 Business Law Podcasts to listen to , call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! When it comes to pitching business reporters, Falk says you have to think like one of them. “The reporter is thinking, ‘What does my audience care about?’ Whether it's readers or listeners or viewers, what they care about is saving time, saving money, and making money.” Taken a step further, you should employ the basic tool in the repo...
Nov 20, 2020•27 min•Ep. 67
Call 760-784-9109 or leave us an audio message from our website and we’ll answer it on the show! When disaster strikes — jobs are lost, businesses go under, careers stall — some brave entrepreneurial souls seize the opportunity to start their own new enterprises. So it was after the 2008 crash, which is when the Queen of Business Law boldly started her private practice. And so it is and shall be in the COVID era, according to Kelly’s guest Robert Hanna, a London-based legal recruiter whose curre...
Nov 04, 2020•38 min•Ep. 66
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! My guest is Dave Bone, CEO of San Diego Flooring Pros. Dave is a third-generation flooring pro. For years he worked in his family business in his home town, then for other companies in San Diego, and finally decided to go into business himself. He knew everything there was to know about selling and installing flooring but needed support in setting up a solo business. In the interview, he disc...
Oct 20, 2020•25 min•Ep. 65
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Many small business owners are great with ideas and execution for the products or services they provide, but maybe not so expert on the equally important financial and operational sides of things. That’s because managing a business is complex, and usually requires a separate mindset and skillset from the core business. It’s easy for busy people to get lost in the weeds, and lose sight of — or...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min•Ep. 64
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! My guest is Joe Molina, an ex-military man who’s the founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Joe’s advocates “servant leadership,” an approach to citizenship that applies both to the volunteer military and civilian life. His clientele includes vets, active duty military, and family members The Chamber’s mission includes several core agendas: Helping veterans start ...
Sep 22, 2020•36 min•Ep. 63
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Hello everyone: I'd like to start bringing to you some timely topics. And so we're going to start calling them sidebars, also known as bonus episodes. So this very first sidebar episode has to do with COVID-19 liability waiver forms, which you can pick up for free off my website. Please go to GoLegalYourself.com . We have a complete complimentary free waiver you can download directly from our...
Sep 15, 2020•5 min•Ep. 62
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! My guest is Jesse Morgan, an inventor, and manufacturer who helps other inventors take their ideas to market. After a near-fatal car accident, Jesse invented The Extractor Tool, for cutting yourself free of a seatbelt and smashing open the car window. He also invented the Ortho-O-Grip, which goes around the handle of everyday utensils and tools to make them easier to grip for those who have a...
Sep 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 61
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Alexandra Renee Poelstra, the CEO at ALL MAVEN, a full-service branding and digital marketing agency. You’re probably asking yourself, “what’s a maven?” Alex tells her story and how she became known as “the maven.” Like many young people starting out in life, attending many schools and programs to advance herself in her profession, the one thing that ...
Aug 20, 2020•43 min•Ep. 60
Call the show at 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I’m talking with Bhavin Mehta, the CEO and Founder of Fusion Factor Corporation , which specializes in helping small businesses become successful by leaving them to focus on their work and business while Fusion Factor focuses on solving their IT (information technology) problems. The three challenges facing Bhavin when he started his business, not uncommon for most entrepren...
Aug 04, 2020•29 min•Ep. 59
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I have the pleasure of talking with Sophia Felix, the Founder of HBM Talent & Management . Sophia tells us why she took the path of entrepreneurship in the Talent Management Industry and as a self-made woman how she was able to build her reputation and business. At 19 Sophia worked at the Department Of Defense and was in charge of managing multimillion-dollar contracts where she lea...
Jul 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 58
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Back by popular demand from episode 43 Dr. John Sanders: Money and Where to Find It is John Sanders, entrepreneur, investor, and known as a hobby investor. In episode 43 we talked about money and where to find it. Today, we’re talking about how to thrive in these unpredictable times. John is a strategic advisor for the management of entrepreneurial companies and interested in technology compa...
Jul 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 57
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I’m joined by David DaCosta from DaCosta Properties Real Estate - and I love real estate! Today we’re going to find out from David real estate can become an asset for you and your future? Everyone needs a place to live. You can own real estate as an investment, for your retirement, etc. David says when you own real estate, it’s “Forced savings and you’re building equity.” When people ar...
Jun 24, 2020•34 min•Ep. 56
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! I’m so pleased to spend time today with Angie Rupert from Rupert Law Group. Angie’s specialty is as an E-2 Investor Visa Attorney. The E-2 Visa program is for entrepreneurs all over the world that want to start a business here in the United States. E-2 stands for a statute in immigration law. It can be found here under E-2 Treaty Investors . Angie has combined her legal background, her love o...
Jun 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 55
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I’m talking with Brent Wilsey, the President of Wilsey Asset Management and we’re talking about how to make money work for you while you’re in business. Topics covered in this episode with Brent Brent gives advice for new entrepreneurs on what to do with their money - to be careful with cash but also not foolish about opportunities. Brent gives advice on “paying yourself” - which should...
May 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 54
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page . If you have a question, we’ll answer it on the show! Chris Ferguson is the CEO of Edison Nation , where they connect innovators with companies to bring new products to the market. Christopher B. Ferguson, Esq., has launched four successful start-ups, one of which was named a “Fastest Growing Company” by Inc Magazine. His project development acumen is homegrown: his family’s company, Ferguson Containers, was founded in 1979 and is now part of ...
May 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 53
Today I’m pleased to have Rachel LaMar from LaMar Real Estate. These are some of the topics we covered today: A defining moment where Rachel made the pivot to doing something she loves - real estate How Rachel grew her business before the internet Rachel gives some real estate advice and Kelly offers her legal advice Planning for retirement. Rachel shares her passion for writing - especially children's books. Rachel’s book Bennie Bear's Dream is available on Amazon. Foster care Visit The Journey...
Apr 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 52
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! Today I’m joined by Don Sando from Strategic Results Group. Don specializes in domestic and international strategic planning, management team development, culture transformation, and business development. Moving from a career in engineering to marketing and sales with Hewlett-Packard, Don then moved on to have a successful career working as the Worldwide Director of Marketing and Sales for a ...
Apr 30, 2019•32 min•Ep. 51
Call 760-784-9109 or email me from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! “I see people beyond where they see themselves.” ~ Denise Benz, CEO and founder of Authentic Speakers Agency, The PR Firm, PR Firm Publishing and Authentic Speakers Bureau. Today I’m so pleased to have Denise Benz from Authentic Speakers Agency on the show. Representing artists, speakers, actors & experts, Denise Benz and Authentic Speakers Agency provides a platform for you to find speak...
Mar 05, 2019•42 min•Ep. 50
Call the show at 760-784-9109 or email us from our contact page if you have a question. We’ll answer it on the show! I’m so happy to have back on the show Kasey Ortiz the “Tax Tip Diva!” I first interview Kasey on episode 17 Kasey Ortiz: The Importance of Taxes and Clean Books . Be sure to go back and listen to that episode. Not people know but Kasey is a proud Marine Corp Veteran. What you need to know New tax laws put in place for 2018 have proven to be the most challenging to understand in 30...
Feb 05, 2019•35 min•Ep. 49
Call the show! 760-784-9109 Today in our 3rd and final episode in the the 3-part series, I’ll be covering #11 through #15 of the Fifteen business laws every entrepreneur should know. So let’s get started on the final episode for this series! # 11 - The CAN-SPAM Act Regulates Commercial Emails The CAN-SPAM Act, a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them, and spells out tough penalties ...
Jan 30, 2019•9 min•Ep. 48
Call the show! 760-784-9109 Today in our 2nd of the 3-part series, I’ll be covering #6 through #10 of the 15 business laws every entrepreneur should know. So let’s get started. # 6 - At Will Work Doctrine At will employment means that an employee can leave a job whenever they want for any reason, and employers can terminate an employee for any reason without notice or cause. The intent of the at will employment doctrine is to prevent wrongful termination and employment lawsuits between employees...
Jan 22, 2019•8 min•Ep. 47
Happy New Year to you all! I’ve been busy with a home remodel and I released my 2nd book, “ Go Own Yourself ” which is available on Amazon from this link . Today in the start of a 3 part series, I’ll be talking about the 15 business laws every entrepreneur should know. The first thing you should do is make sure you launch a business plan. If you haven’t listened to episode 2, then go back and listen to that episode titled “ The Power of a Business Plan ” so you can understand why it’s extremely ...
Jan 16, 2019•11 min•Ep. 46
Video is the language of business marketing today. Richard Crawford and his team at One Productions produce clear, concise, powerful, and quick communications that expand your brand, build your celebrity and powerfully communicate your heartfelt message so people feel it! They work with small companies to multi-national corporations to assist them to project a probable future with films that inspire, inform and sell and move people to take action. From script to screen, and everything in between...
Dec 18, 2018•42 min•Ep. 45
