Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Your LLC Won’t Protect You

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Nov 18, 2025
Think an LLC automatically shelters your personal assets? Think again! Discover the real story of a friend who lost his house despite having one. Learn about the dangers of improper implementation and the critical need for a clear separation between business and personal finances. Sharran emphasizes the role of diligent documentation and correct behaviors to truly safeguard your assets. Plus, he warns against relying on influencers for legal advice. Tune in for vital rules that every business owner should know!
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ANECDOTE

LLC Didn't Save My Friend's Home

  • Sharran describes a friend who lost his house despite forming an LLC after a customer slipped and sued him.
  • The judge targeted the friend's personal assets because the LLC was not implemented properly.
INSIGHT

What Piercing The Corporate Veil Means

  • The legal concept 'piercing the corporate veil' removes LLC protection when there's no real separation.
  • Courts treat the person and the business as one under 'unity of interest' if operations are mixed.
INSIGHT

Co-mingling Kills Liability Protection

  • Co-mingling personal and business finances destroys the separation that creates protection.
  • Over 75% of small business owners mix finances, increasing risk of veil piercing.
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