The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

SPI 867: How to Build a 7-Figure Business in a Boring Industry (And Have Fun!) with Sam Vander Wielen

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Apr 23, 2025
Join Sam Vander Wielen, an author and legal template expert, as she shares her remarkable journey from a corporate attorney to a thriving entrepreneur. Discover how she transformed disillusionment into a multimillion-dollar online business. Sam reveals the power of personal storytelling and unique marketing strategies in engaging audiences. She emphasizes the importance of taking action over perfection and navigating distractions in the hustle of entrepreneurship. Finally, learn about creating meaningful relationships with customers and the value of authenticity in business.
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Sam's Early Lawyer Regret

  • Sam became a corporate lawyer at age 23 but immediately felt she made the wrong choice.
  • A scary plane incident pushed her to realize she needed to make a meaningful change in her life.
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Exploring Creativity via Blogging

  • Sam started a food blog called Barrister's Beat and a health coaching business.
  • These ventures helped her uncover a creative side and begin exploring online entrepreneurship.
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Pivot to Legal Templates

  • Sam tried health coaching but disliked trading time for money and coaching clients.
  • She pivoted to selling legal templates in 2017, which took off quickly.
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