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Biz Queen

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!
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Episodes

How to Repair Your Client Relationship when Things Go Wrong with Lynn Whitbeck

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Lynn Whitbeck. Lynn is the founder and CEO of Petite2Queen and Future Forward Sales , where she helps the world by providing sales and leadership training programs to achieve more. Contact Lynn Whitbeck Petite2Queen website: https://petite2queen.com/ Future Forward Sales website: https://futureforwardsales.com/ Get Your Copy of Go Legal Yourself (2nd Edition) From my website or Amazon: https://www.golegalyourself.com/resources-2/ Contact the Queen of Bus...

Aug 03, 202132 minEp. 104

Sidebar: Success

At some point, I decided to define “success” for myself. Okay, success could be defined by how much money you have in your bank account. Success could be defined by how well known you are in the world. But when it really came down to it, I had to define success for myself on my terms. I found the love of my life, running a business that I absolutely love. That's success for me. Additionally, I graduated from law school. I passed the bar. That was a success for me. I worked for one of the largest...

Jul 28, 20216 minEp. 103

Conscious Capitalism for Women in Strong Leadership with Mark Grainger

With this episode, it was such a pleasure spending time with Mark Grainger, Co-founder of Big Impact HQ. “ Across the world, the most important decisions affecting us are made in a room of men… with very few women at the table. BigImpactHQ™ provides elite leadership and influence training for women so they can step into leadership roles that impact decisions, elevate society and heal the planet .” ~ Big Impact HQ A quote from Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Ou...

Jul 20, 202145 minEp. 102

Sidebar: The 2nd Edition of Go Legal Yourself has a BIG BONUS

Hello, my legal Beagles. Today's episode is about the 2nd edition of my book Go Legal Yourself. my book. I’m mentioning the book in this sidebar because I have an unwavering passion to help entrepreneurs start, run, and grow their businesses the right way. You’ve invested your heart, your money, your family time. Right? You sacrifice your family time to start a business so, why not do it with a solid foundation, right from the beginning. The book is about how to start and grow your business. You...

Jul 13, 20216 minEp. 101

Celebrating our 100th Episode with Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn

Today we’re celebrating our 100th episode on the Go Legal Yourself podcast ! We asked Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn to help us celebrate this milestone with us. In 2016 Rob was inducted into The Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame for Rob's show Podcast411 . This episode includes the rich history of podcasting since 2004 along with numerous great tips for podcasters. Resources Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast https://www.dancarlin.com/product-category/hardcore-history Porter...

Jul 06, 202136 minEp. 100

Expanding Your Business by Doing What You Love with Ann Greenberg

For everyone that's been listening to this show, you know I am just in love with dogs. And today I have the pleasure of interviewing Ann Greenberg who is the founder of A Pet with Paws company and is a veteran in the fashion industry. Ann was involved in the fashion industry for over 20 years. And then she transitioned into designing and manufacturing handbags. She had her handbag company called The Underground Chic and one day she was visiting with her stepdaughter Karen who has beautiful cats....

Jun 29, 202128 minEp. 99

Sidebar: Trademarks

It's not about how long you've been using a name or a logo or a mark. It's about who files first. Welcome you my legal beagle to another sidebar on go legal yourself. Today's sidebar is about trademarks. You might've heard that word probably thrown about, but do you know: -how to use a trademark? -how to represent it to the world? In this episode, I’m going to share a story about one of my clients that had been using the name of his business in marketing for years, until he received a Cease and ...

Jun 22, 20217 minEp. 98

Cybersecurity with Raffi Jamgotchian

Today I’m talking about cybersecurity with Raffi Jamgotchian from Triada Networks, one of the most reliable cybersecurity firms around. Raffi Jamgotchian and his wife, Aline started Triada Networks to help boutique investment companies get their cybersecurity and technology in order. Raffi is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a member of both InfraGard and the US Secret Service’s Cyber Fraud Task Force . Get Raffi’s book “On Thin Ice” https://triadanet.com/cyberse...

Jun 15, 202126 minEp. 97

Sidebar: The American Dream

The American dream is alive and kicking and is well. I'm here to share with you that I am a product of the American dream. From my accent, you might have detected that. Well, I was born and raised in England, migrated to the states about 23 years or so ago. America is my home now. But the life that I've created for myself I don't think that would have been possible in England. Immigrants starting their business here is a gift. This is what America is founded upon. It's founded upon your hard wor...

Jun 08, 20217 minEp. 96

Who Wouldn’t Want a Business That Does 7+ Figures with Dan LeFave

Visit Kelly at Go Legal Yourself podcast and leave her an audio question or comment. https://www.golegalyourselfpodcast.com/ Dan LeFave is the Founder of LeFave Coaching https://lefavecoaching.com/ In this episode you’ll learn: -why Dan calls himself a “High-Performance Lie Detector.” -how Dan helps heart-centered business owners break through bottlenecks and scale to seven figures. -how he helps his clients develop their skillset and mindset. GET The Twelve Week Planner, “12-Week Focused Produc...

Jun 01, 202138 minEp. 95

Sidebar: Partnerships

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! We’ve all heard the warnings. “Whatever you do, don’t go into business with friends!” Or “Never start a business with family!” These warnings, often intended for your best interest, aren’t altogether fair. In many cases, those who warn you about such a partnership had a bad experience. And many times, this happens because they never ha...

May 25, 20215 minEp. 94

How to LOVE Your Podcast Producer with John Biethan

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 have the ultimate pleasure of interviewing John Biethan. He is the President of ImaginePodcasting.com and my podcast producer. This has been such an exciting journey that John and I wanted to share our conversation and my journey as a podcaster, which I started when I released my first episode on November 1st, 2017. Be sure to ...

May 19, 202150 minEp. 93

Sidebar: Go Legal Yourself 2nd Edition!

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 was the last time you ever heard an attorney use these three words in a sentence: attorney, legal, and free? Welcome you my legal beagle to another sidebar for the Go Legal Yourself podcast. You’ve invested your heart, your money, your family time, right? So why not create your business with a solid foundation? Did you know that y...

May 11, 20216 minEp. 92

Is Your Website Lawsuit Free? with Mike Amatulli

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Mike Amatulli the co-founder of Prime Digital , a search engine optimization, and ADA compliant company. Notable Links ADA.gov ADA Compliant Web Design 1 out of 5 Americans have a long-term disability. Don’t cut out 20% of your potential customers, make sure your website is accessible to every...

May 04, 202129 minEp. 91

Sidebar: How To Dress for Success and Go Own Yourself

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 here with another sidebar and this sidebar is about how to dress for success. That's right. If you are in business, you need to understand how to dress for success. Actually, you don't even have to be in business for this one, right? This is about your self-image. This really goes deeper than that. How do you feel inside if you're ...

Apr 27, 20219 minEp. 90

Robert Timms: Marketing is Everything for any Business Owner that Wants To Be Found

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Robert Timms. Robert Timms is an advertising account executive with the FOX station in San Diego. He works with local, regional, and national brands, helping them create and execute results driven marketing campaigns. Zig Ziglar books mentioned by Robert Also, if you already haven’t, get your ...

Apr 20, 202134 minEp. 89

Sidebar: What is The Difference between an S Corporation and a C Corporation?

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! There’s a lot of confusion about the differences between an S Corporation and a C Corporation. So what is the difference between these two corporations? Hint: it has to do with taxation. Listen in and learn. Also, if you already haven’t, get your FREE copy of my eBook Go Legal Yourself when you get my Go Legal Yourself app from your Ap...

Apr 13, 20215 minEp. 88

Tony Durso: To Podcast or Not

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 have the pleasure of spending time with Tony Durso. In five years, Tony’s podcast achieved 10,000,000 downloads! So today, Tony’s going to lead us down his journey where in 5 years he achieved: - 10,000,000 downloads on his podcast. - Is the #1 show on the entire VoiceAmerica Network. - Has been syndicated on Roku, Amazon Alexa...

Apr 06, 202144 minEp. 87

Sidebar: Are YOU Sold on YOUR Products?

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! Are you sold on your products? I’ve been listening nonstop to sales books. Just because you tell someone you're in sales, or they automatically think that you are… we are in the 21st century and sales have changed. I'm talking about successful people that you have heard. I'm talking about successful people that might've been your neigh...

Mar 30, 20216 minEp. 86

Kris Reid: Don’t Just Have a Website - Be Found!

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Kris Reid, the CEO of Ardor SEO , a digital growth agency, and where Kris is also known as the business growth expert. “The majority of businesses fail, and they don't fail because they have crappy products or services. They certainly don't fail because entrepreneurs aren't working hard enough...

Mar 23, 202136 minEp. 85

Sidebar: LLCs vs. Corporations

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! There’s so much confusion about whether you should start an LLC or a corporation. Or maybe you just don’t know which type of business entity you should use. Today I’m going to clear this up for you. Do you still have a question? Consider downloading the Go Legal Yourself app from your app store. That way you can easily get in touch wit...

Mar 16, 20216 minEp. 84

Be A Voice Of Influence with Peggy Lebo

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! Peggy Lebo, the founder of the True Voice Method, works with podcasters, speakers, and singers to help them find and free their true voice so they can become a voice of influence to inspire others and attract their ideal clients. Peggy spent her early career in Los Angeles writing songs for other artists, including co-writing" Celebrat...

Mar 09, 202146 minEp. 83

Sidebar: Pinky Swear - Keep Your Word

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! Remember when you were a kid and you did “pinky swear?” You would pinky swear with your best friend to share your chocolates, promise to go see a movie together or keep a secret. Now that we're grown up, we don't actually use the word pinky swear, unless you're me. I've actually been pinky swearing with my friends and clients, and they...

Mar 02, 20214 minEp. 82

Bill Kenney: The Business of Connecting

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Bill Kenney, a serial entrepreneur who has founded eight companies. His current company MEET & Soft Land Partners is a global consortium of professionals and organizations that specialize in helping international companies successfully enter and scale in new countries and markets. Also, if ...

Feb 23, 202136 minEp. 81

Sidebar: New Law Wage Increase

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! So with the new year, obviously comes new laws and today Kelly’s sidebar is going to be about the minimum wage law, especially in California. Everybody knows that California is one of the toughest states to do business in. But if you have the right advice on your side, we can make it a little less painful. Kelly gives you guidelines ab...

Feb 16, 20215 minEp. 80

Mike Slater: Let Your Voice Be HEARD

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Mike Slater. He's a public personality who speaks on American values, an author, and a fellow entrepreneur. He is the host of “ The Mike Slater Show ” each weekday on AM 760 in San Diego and " True Story with Mike Slater " on The First TV Network. On his shows, Mike speaks to the Conservative ...

Feb 09, 202140 minEp. 79

Sidebar: How to Stay Compliant With The Law

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! It's time for me to bring you another sidebar. Today we are going to be talking about how to stay compliant with the law. So what do I mean by that and why would anybody want to incorporate their business? Answer… to protect your personal assets! If you’re a sole proprietor and you are running a business, you're not listed with any sta...

Feb 03, 20215 minEp. 78

Josh Elledge: More Sales Anyone?

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! How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, which is how we’re addressing marketing today with my guest Josh Elledge from Up My Influence. Josh says for speaking engagements, “Be insanely authentic and ask yourself ‘How can I deliver the most value in this segment?’” A lot of Josh’s success came from recognizing a need and then ask...

Jan 26, 202133 minEp. 77

Sidebar: What are the Most Common Legal Entities?

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 hope you are doing wonderful. I had a fantastic week! The last time we left off on the sidebar, I was talking to you about starting your business and the first thing that you need to do in the startup phase: choose a legal entity so you can incorporate your business. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? Well, that’s wh...

Jan 20, 20217 minEp. 76

Frank Agin: Business Relationships Equal More Referrals

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 have the pleasure of interviewing Frank Agin. Frank is the president of AmSpirit Business Connections , a qualified referrals business. People do business with people they like, and trust. But where do you find people where this exists? Frank created a business around this whole concept. Frank has provided valuable information ...

Jan 14, 202129 minEp. 75
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