Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Are you struggling to turn off work and focus on making core memories with your family this summer? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Despite my intentions for a slower summer, the demands of running a business and being a mom have kept my schedule hectic and full. When you’re trying to balance your business and sum...
Jul 31, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Have you ever wondered how to handle a client who wants out of a contract just before a big event? Or what to do when a client gets upset over communication issues or ghosts you? In this episode, I’m addressing a critical issue that many service-based business owners face: the enforcement and implications of communication clauses in your contracts. Using a real-life s...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Want to learn how to create a rock-solid wedding photography contract that keeps your business safe? Coming off the heels of Sepia Gate, I’m giving you a comprehensive guide to wedding photography contracts, specifically focusing on The Legal Paige® template contract. (Not sure what Sepia Gate is? Go back to the previous episode for all the details!). In this episode,...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Wondering why your tried-and-true marketing tactics aren’t working anymore? In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m joined by marketing expert (and good friend!) Veronica Romney. Veronica, known for her innovative marketing strategies, shares invaluable insights into navigating the ever-evolving landscape of online business. Veronica and I discuss the importan...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) How can you handle a client who gets on social media and airs their grievances about your work? This is the juicy episode of The Legal Paige that you’ve been waiting for! In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into the viral TikTok controversy known as Sepia Gate, exploring the balance between customer service and the artistic integrity of wedding photographers. I we...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Ever wondered how can you master the art of networking to supercharge your business? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of networking. With over a decade of entrepreneurship under my belt, I’m sharing my insights and experiences on how effective networking can catapult your business to the next level. From grassroots efforts like cold emails and organic online reach to the importance of being genuine and mutually beneficial in your connections, this episode is packed with practical adv...
Jun 26, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 6
What does Adobe’s latest legal trouble mean for your content and your rights? Today, I’m breaking down the recent developments with the FTC’s lawsuit over Adobe’s controversial subscription practices. We’ll also explore how Adobe’s vague terms and conditions have stirred concerns among creatives and consumers. I’ll unpack the lawsuit’s key points, its implications for us, and how Adobe has responded with updated terms. Tune in to hear: How Adobe’s subscription practices landed them in hot water ...
Jun 24, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 5
When your brand and creative freedom are on the line, how do you fight back? Hayley Paige’s story is a masterclass in resilience. I am so excited to welcome Hayley to the podcast today as she reflects on her early career in the wedding fashion industry, the legal dispute over her trademark, and how she emerged stronger, reclaiming her identity and reviving her brand. You’ll also hear from Hayley on the importance of legal advocacy for creators and her future plans for fashion and brand innovatio...
Jun 19, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Can a name trademark cost you your business? In just a few days, you’ll get to hear from Hayley Paige herself, but in the meantime I am catching you up on what happened in one of the most high-profile legal cases in the fashion industry. We'll unpack key takeaways about owning your social media accounts, knowing your contracts, long-term business strategy, and protecting your intellectual property—all things that are crucial if you’re running a business. You’ll hear: The timeline of events with ...
Jun 17, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Welcome to The Legal Paige Podcast, Era 2.0! After taking a little hiatus from the podcast (because it simply didn’t feel aligned) I’m back with a CLEAR vision on what I want for this podcast moving forward. The gist? While I love love love sharing legal content, I also want to share a bit more about my business mindset, CEO mindset, and business tips + tricks. A decade into this gig and I have some wisdom, failures, and successes that will be helpful for others to learn from! In this episode, I...
Jun 12, 2024•55 min•Season 6Ep. 2
We're diving into a topic that sometimes is a bit uncomfortable, but it's truly essential for your business's financial, legal, and customer health. Specifically, how slow sales or taking sales back might be affecting your bottom line and what you can do about it legally. As business owners, we do often put our clients' needs before our own, sometimes to the detriment of our own financial well-being. But here is the hard truth... Your money is just as important as your clients' money, and it is ...
Feb 20, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 1
As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, it's only natural to think about and somewhat start planning for the future of your business. We plan out where we see ourselves in 3, 5, and even 10 years from now. If we are thinking of starting a family, a major life event, or a move… We often start planning ahead so we can find the help we will need to keep our business running smoothly, what personal to-do’s we can assign to someone else, and more. Now, as dark as this sounds, we also need to plan on if s...
Dec 19, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of wedding planners and vendors. Specifically why, in most cases, legally speaking planners might want to hit the brakes on signing those vendor contracts on behalf of their clients. Yep, you guessed it—there are some serious legal angles to consider! Legal liability and risk management being the key one. Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered. Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that mo...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of photography, specifically the often-underestimated yet incredibly crucial model release clauses woven into those photography agreements with clients. It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between. Ever had clients rais...
Oct 20, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 14
One of the smartest things we can do to grow our businesses is HIRE. It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between. But what happens if you hire someone as a contractor and things go majorly wrong? How can you stay legal and protect your business? What steps can you tak...
Sep 19, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Attention, Photographers, Planners, Videographers, DJs, Florists, and all service providers collaborating with couples and their families for weddings and events… This episode of The Legal Paige Podcast is tailor-made for you. Recently, within The Legal Paige Facebook Community, a member encountered a rather tricky scenario. Parents of the couple opted to cover the costs for the services provided. Our community member, keen on staying legally sound, went the extra mile by furnishing the parents ...
Aug 29, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Are you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items? As your friendly online attorney, I want you to be legally savvy in all areas of your life (even outside of clients and contracts). So what do you need to know about buying and selling on online marketplaces? Well, the sticky situations are truly endless: What if you get a *like-new* air purifier from the neighbor down the street… only to find out it doesn't work when you get home? Or what if you sold someone a used ...
Aug 15, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Entrepreneurship isn’t all about the money–but it sure is a good feeling to see that paycheck come in. So how do you make sure that 1. You actually get paid and 2. You pay yourself, legally? Part of the reason why you start a business is to make money for yourself and to do that you have to know how to pay yourself. In Episode 159 of The Legal Paige Podcast we are going to take you back to the basics and talk about how to pay yourself legally to keep your business structure (and the advantages i...
Jul 11, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Cancellations with clients can feel like the worst thing in the world, it’s something that can keep business owners up at night running through all the what-if scenarios… Especially, if it’s you canceling the contract with them. And that could be for a number of reasons; like a family emergency, or the client has been a nightmare to work with and you are ready to set boundaries, or they have deliberately breached your contract. Obviously this issue is a touchy subject because no one ever intends...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Most small business owners I know are 1. Badass and 2. Constantly running between one project and another. There are always SO many things to be done and at times “small” tasks (like making sure contracts are properly sent and signed) can be tedious. The catch? Sometimes the seemingly smallest tasks aren’t so small when they can have BIG legal consequences. If your business is a limited liability company (LLC) or has multiple owners, this podcast episode is for you. A popular question in The Leg...
May 09, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 8
When it comes to running a successful business, it can feel like there are A LOT of legal aspects to consider (and many entrepreneurs become overwhelmed trying to stay on top of it all). Protecting your business is important and there are several ways to do it…but at The Legal Paige we like to tell business owners that what you really need is the business triangle: Insurance, Contracts and the right Business Structure. While you can't prevent legal issues from arising, having these three main li...
Apr 25, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Let’s say you came up with an AMAZING business name, it’s an extension of your legal name, but it is so unique. You know it exists no where else, and you are literally giddy thinking about what the future holds. While you are marketing, and doing business under this name, I want to share with you why you should file a DBA application and what it can do for your business.. Whether you are a sole proprietor doing business under a different name then your legally given name. Or you are a seasoned b...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 6
As an entrepreneur, you're always on the lookout for ways to stay ahead of the curve and grow your business. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it's becoming more and more tempting to use online tools and programs to generate content for your brand. But, before you jump on the AI bandwagon, let's talk about the legal implications. How can you use AI content legally? Do you need a licensing agreement? Can you copyright AI-generated text and pictures? These are the burning questions we'll b...
Mar 23, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Here's the situation: You had a client inquire about your services (yay!). They seemed excited and the conversation led you to send over a contract. You wait and wait for a response only to hear crickets…so you end up signing on another client for the date in question. You can’t wait around forever, right? But then the original client comes back and says they are ready to sign. Your stomach drops because you gave away the spot and now you have an angry ex-potential client on your hands demanding...
Mar 15, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 4
After experiencing bank fraud pretty significantly at the end of January, I recorded this podcast episode to open up about my experience. One day I woke up, checked my bank account, and noticed a HUGE , and I mean HUGE fraudulent transaction from my bank account. Once I thought I had gotten it all figured out with my bank, we had more fraud hit another business bank account. After having a bit of time to process and time pass, I am now ready to impart some of these lessons to you, and shed some ...
Feb 16, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 3
With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals. The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we shou...
Jan 17, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 2
With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals. The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we shou...
Jan 10, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 1
With the holidays quickly approaching, the week between Christmas and New Years can seem like the most hectic time for business owners. How are we supposed to prepare for year end + focus on the new year all while trying to spend quality time with our family and create memories? It’s easy to feel the pull, and the guilt of what we should be doing in our business- frantically checking and refreshing emails- and what we should be doing with our family (aka lounging, snacking on delicious meals, an...
Dec 20, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 31
If we learned anything this past year, it’s that things are ALWAYS changing. As an entrepreneur, it can be incredibly consuming to keep up with it all and to figure out what you should be implementing, marketing, and doing as a business owner when things shift on the daily. Not to mention– there isn’t much extra time to give! Between working with clients, taking care of yourself, and spending time with loved ones…who has time to research the trends and predictions for 2023? That’s where this pod...
Dec 06, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 30
At year's end a topic on every business owners’ mind is: Have I fully maximized my deductions this year? We all want to lower the amount of money we owe to the government– but sometimes it can be a little confusing as to what actually counts. In Episode 146 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I share what purchases you can send to the ‘write off people’ (i.e. the IRS and your state government). Pro tip: Getting organized with your taxes + deductions BEFORE the holidays will set you up for success in 202...
Nov 17, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 29
