For the first-time ever, you can now access my full-length live legal training via podcast format! You’re busy. There’s a lot going on. At the end of a long work day, the last thing you want to do is sit at your computer for another hour. Even if that hour is spent learning how to legally protect your online business. That’s why I’m offering my newest live training – How to Legally Protect Your Online Business: Five Simple Steps That Every Entrepreneur Must Take (before it's too late) – here. Ta...
Jan 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 89
This week, you’re going to hear all about what’s inside of my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®! If you’re new to the Bundle - or have been eyeing it for a while - you might be wondering: What exactly is included? How do I use it? Is it a course? That’s why I’m peeling back the curtain to give you the full 411. In this episode, you’ll hear about… The 10 legal templates included in the Bundle The best approach for using the 35+ on-demand video training resource Community support, ongoing up...
Jan 26, 2023•14 min•Ep. 88
You’ve heard me describe the Ultimate Bundle®, but nothing gives you a better picture than hearing from people who use it daily in their business. You’ll hear from four members of my Ultimate Bundle® that represent a variety of different businesses, industries, and stages of growth to give you an idea of what you could expect out of the program. In this episode, you’ll hear… What brought everyone to the Ultimate Bundle® in the first place Early wins after putting their learnings into place How t...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, I dive into the legal boundaries of what coaches can and cannot do. I explain what scope of practice is and why it is important for coaches and other professionals in the industry to be aware of it. I also offer information on how coaches can better educate, empower, and encourage their clients while staying within the confines of the law. In this episode, you’ll hear… What scope of practice is and why it matters What coaches can legally do for their clients How to ensure you st...
Jan 19, 2023•10 min•Ep. 86
Have you ever heard advice that sounded too good to be true? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the real truth behind some of the most common online business myths. I asked people on Instagram what was the biggest myth they believed about starting an online business and the answers were enlightening. From people who believed starting an online business would be easy to those who thought starting a business would be hard, the range of responses was fascinating. I'm also discussing leg...
Jan 16, 2023•40 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not business insurance is really worth it — and why. In this episode, you’ll hear… Whether business insurance is worth it The kinds of business insurance available How to pick the type of insurance right for you Why it’s so worthwhile Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam ...
Jan 12, 2023•6 min•Ep. 84
When we don’t know what we don’t know, we tend to build stuff up in our head. That’s especially true when it comes to legally protecting your online business. Let’s slow down the conversation and stop the overwhelm. Whether you’re concerned you haven’t done enough or you simply don’t know what to do first, I’m going to break things down and share my layered legal approach to getting your basics covered. In this episode, you’ll hear… The three foundations of legal protection How to get out of ana...
Jan 09, 2023•19 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, we’re talking all about what you need to do — at least officially — to legally protect your online business so you have the peace of mind you need to move forward. In this episode, you’ll hear… How to know when your business has enough legal protection The basic foundations of legit legal protection Addressing new legal opportunities as they come up Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: The Ultimate Legal Guide for Online Entrepreneur...
Jan 05, 2023•8 min•Ep. 82
We could all use a bit of a pep talk now and then, right? Running your own business is hard, especially as a woman. People will often belittle your business or won’t take it seriously. We can’t wait for other people to buy into our dream — we must believe in our own businesses before we expect anyone else to. I’ve never talked about entrepreneurship in this way before – and it’s absolutely essential to do so. In this episode, you’ll hear… How to stop downplaying your own businesses when you talk...
Jan 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do if a client quits — or if you want to fire them. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why it’s important to normalize negative client interactions What to do if a client quits How things are different if you fire a client Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam on Instagram Follow ...
Dec 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 80
Nobody wants to be burnt out from their business. But it often feels inevitable, and so many business owners approach entrepreneurship as “all or nothing.” Maybe you can relate to this? I know I can. Perhaps you’re posting content and showing up all the time, pushing yourself as hard as you can, until suddenly it feels like you can’t show up at all. Or maybe you’re like me, where you have an outgoing side, but you also have a quiet, introspective side to you as well. You need to balance both sid...
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 79
This week, we’re talking all about working with clients overseas. We’re going to touch on something that we don’t talk about enough when it comes to legally protecting your business: Enforcement. In this episode, you’ll hear… One thing you must include in your contracts - no matter where you or your clients live Establishing what state’s laws apply to your business + contracts Enforcing your contract overseas Understanding the risks involved in business + how to reduce them How to pre-qualify cl...
Dec 22, 2022•10 min•Ep. 78
Let’s talk small business taxes. It’s a confusing, occasionally frightening, topic for many business owners — and rightly so! I have Keila of Little Fish Accounting here to break down all the basics: Why taxes are so confusing How you can track your expenses When to hire a bookkeeper How to pay yourself from your business By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a better grasp of what you need to know, and what you can leave to the experts. Click here to find the full show notes and transcri...
Dec 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 77
This week, we’re talking all about if you can legally use the © symbol, known as the copyright symbol, and whether or not you have anything registered. In this episode, you’ll hear… When you can (and can’t) use the © symbol What the © symbol does What to do when it’s not practical to copyright everything My © Copyright Formula for content protection Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Ter...
Dec 15, 2022•7 min•Ep. 76
Planning out the next year of business in advance has been a game-changer for me — and it can be for you, too! This year, despite a number of personal challenges, I was able to hit every goal I set for myself at the end of last year. I’m even prouder of my new, updated planning process incorporating everything I’ve learned this year. And I’m going to share it all with you, along with a free Annual Planning Guide downloadable! In this episode, you’ll hear… The upside to planning your year How I g...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 75
This week, we’re answering questions about who owns your business if you pass away — and why it’s super important to start thinking about that now. In this episode, you’ll hear… Who gets control of your business if you pass What happens if you don’t have a written will How to get a legal will in place Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: If this season has you feeling like you want to slow down, but you're not sure how to grow your biz at the same ti...
Dec 08, 2022•9 min•Ep. 74
At the end of every year, I take the time to reflect on the past 12 months, both personally and professionally, and how the two played together. In this episode, I share my reflection process so you can join me in thinking about what went well, what didn’t, what you might change, and how to carry those reflections forward into planning out the next year. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why you need to take time to reflect and celebrate the wins What happened in my business and life in 2022 How to ...
Dec 05, 2022•33 min•Ep. 73
This week, we’re answering questions about liabilities beyond LLCs. In this episode, you’ll hear… What liability is — and why it matters to you The difference between in-person and online liabilities How to legally protect yourself from liability Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Episode 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal Assets Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do) Episode 69. What Coa...
Dec 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 72
For many business owners, speaking can be a huge way to make some money and gain awareness for your work. Whether you’re looking to start getting into public speaking as an arm of your business or you’re already doing it, you may have wondered: What am I supposed to do if any legal issues come up while speaking? And if you haven’t wondered that, even better! I’m going to share how to own your material, why you need to be thorough about your payment when signing a contract, what to do if somethin...
Nov 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 71
Have you ever wanted to have your business, legal, or even personal questions answered directly by me? That’s what we’re doing here, where I opened up my Instagram to your burning questions. I was asked about HIPAA, the differences between business entities, how I repurpose my email content, branding tips, and more! In this episode, you’ll hear… Do you need HIPAA for a coaching or consulting business? What’s the difference between consulting and coaching, and how does that relate to legal or con...
Nov 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 70
Scope of practice couldn’t be more important in coaching and advisor-type careers. Understanding what you’re actually legally allowed to do and not do is not only smart but could help prevent you from breaking the law! In this “part 2” episode, we’ll go over my best tips to help you figure out your scope of practice. I’ll teach you… how to know if you’re stepping over the legal line (even though a coach or certification told you otherwise) why those in the healthcare space may want to listen ext...
Nov 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 69
Out of everything I’ve learned over the years of running a business, there’s one thing I wish I could go back and give myself the permission to do when I first started: Not turning everything I learn immediately into content for my business. Once I gave myself this permission, not only did it impact my business success and my bottom line, my mental health improved. I didn’t realize how exhausting it was, but once I took a step back and slowed things down, it was clear to me that this isn’t a goo...
Nov 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 68
We’re back to talk all about email lists! In the first part of our series on email lists, we talked all about list-building strategies—with or without the freebies. But once you’ve built that list… what are you supposed to actually send them? Let’s dive into what you can email your list to keep them engaged, how important consistency is, and the different ways you can nurture your audience. In this episode, you’ll hear… 03:21 - Approaching your email list with strategy, no matter the size 10:19 ...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 67
Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting is a friend of mine as well as a colleague I’ve hired to help in my own business. I’m bringing her onto the show to talk all about hiring: Working with contractors, hiring employees, compliance issues you need to know about, growing your team, and more. Building a team isn’t just about scaling your business—it can also be a way to support your lifestyle and make your life easier. After hiring, managing, and leading hundreds of employees in the small business...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 66
List building advice is everywhere these days—from putting pop-ups on your website to creating “opt-ins” that give people a reason to sign up—but most of them don’t actually help you figure out how to get people to give you their email address. People often give us these individually dialed-in tactics without providing the actual high-level strategies necessary to make email marketing work for your business. In the first of a two-part series on email lists, we’re going to talk all about easy ema...
Oct 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 65
You might be getting ready to hire, you might even have some contractors or employees working for you. Wherever you are in that process, you’ll want to start laying the groundwork for this now and not just when you need it. It’s important that you get it right—a wrong move can really land you in legal hot water. We’ll talk about the difference between an independent contractor and an employee legally, how some of the different states define them, and the steps to find and hire an independent con...
Oct 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 64
I’m all about getting outside of your industry for ideas and inspiration. Thinking outside the box has played a big part in the success of my business, and part of that has been incorporating the lessons I learn from all over and applying them to my business. You may also know that I love cooking. To that end, we’re going to be speaking with Chef Mike Solomonov! We talk about what success looks like for him, balancing all the different roles that come with being a chef, dealing with criticism an...
Oct 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 63
Business owners have a lot on their plate—trust me, I get it! Over the years I’ve found a helpful way to structure my weeks so that I can get a ton of stuff done without driving myself crazy. I’ve managed to build a 7-figure business without working like a maniac, and I want you to be able to take some of the methods I’ve used to get there and apply them to your business. I’m going to break down for you how I plan my days and weeks, how that’s evolved for me over time, and what I’ve tried that h...
Sep 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, I’m sharing with you the backstory behind my signature product, the Ultimate Bundle®! I want you to experience it from the perspective of someone who has been passionately tinkering and perfecting this product until it’s the best it can be—AKA me! You’ll hear me dive into all the details, including what is included, what you can expect inside the bundle, whether you’re the right person or it’s the right time for it, and many more questions I get all the time. This bundle rarely ...
Sep 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 61
When we’re in the weeds it can be hard to see what the big picture is. Sometimes in business, we need to zoom out and see the whole thing from above ground in order to see the plan and how it all fits together. I’m going to share how I integrate this practice of high-level observation into my own business and the ways it benefits me—as well as how I make a flow chart to direct my marketing and business decisions. In this episode, you’ll hear… 06:01 - The danger of getting into the weeds and losi...
Sep 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 60
