On Your Terms®

Do contracts need to be looked over or written by an attorney to be legally binding? As always, I'm here to demystify the complex legal jargon for you and empower you to grow your business on your own terms.In this episode, you’ll hear…Whether a contract needs to be written by an attorneyWhat makes your contract unenforceableEnsuring your contracts are legally bindingIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Learn about the Ultimate Bundle®Shop my DIY legal contract templatesEpisode 106. How Do You Make Your Contracts Enforceable?Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

Has the popular narrative of 'soul-level work' ever made you question whether every aspect of your business is something that should light your soul on fire? If so, let's take some time to unpack this today.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why it’s unrealistic to expect your business to provide unending joyHow the realities of running a business impact your daily lifeMaking room for evolving passions and interestsIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Easy Email List Sign UpEpisode 32. Should We Always Be in Growth Mode in Our Biz?Read the Bustle Article: Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish?Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

What are the legal concerns when it comes to using pictures of another company’s branded products in your business? That’s what we’re diving into today!Jill asked,I'm currently creating a PDF to be sold on my website that's something along the lines of a "healthy food swaps" grocery guide. Within that document, I'm including specific pictures of branded food products. Do you happen to know if I'm legally able to sell a document with images like these?In this episode, you’ll hear…Using copyrighted content in your businessHow to claim nominative fair useIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!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 Terms™Learn about The Ultimate Bundle®How To Use Pictures On Your Blog Legally Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

Today we’re going to talk about Kenny G., “real jazz,” and how that relates to business. We’ll explore powerful lessons for entrepreneurs about authenticity, value, and standing out in a crowded market. Let’s dive in!In this episode, you’ll hear…What a feud between two jazz musicians has to do with your businessFinding what makes your business uniqueGetting back what you put out into the worldIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Listen to Pat MethenyTaco Bell’s Innovation Kitchen, the Front Line in the Stunt-Food WarsNaomi Powell of The Lifestyle EditEpisode 105: Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When does it become illegal?Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

New business owners have a lot to deal with: applying for an EIN, getting a business address, starting a business bank account, and forming an LLC, among other things.I get it. It can feel like you're putting the cart before the horse if you don't have an audience, an email list, or any offers yet. But let me tell you, there's a different way to look at this. We'll unpack this perspective shift in our chat today.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why you should start getting legal protection in place todayThe liability you face while posting free contentHow to take these first legal stepsIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Learn more and get the Ultimate Bundle®Episode 7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start)Episode 98. When Should You Update Your Contracts?Episode 83. Legally Protect Your Online Biz: The Bare Minimum that Produces ResultsEasy Email List Sign UpSubmit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

As an entrepreneur who has built a multi-seven-figure business, I've had my fair share of experiences when it comes to hiring and firing employees and contractors. In this episode, I want to share my top 10 tips for managing these relationships and navigating the complexities of staffing your business. My goal is to help you build a successful team while maintaining healthy working relationships with your employees and contractors.In this episode, you’ll hear…Getting clear on what you’re hiring forHiring slow, firing fastHow to hire like a professionalOwning your mistakes…and more!If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 64. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Episode 111. Writing a Book, Online Business Changes & Discipline with Amy PorterfieldGet Sam's EmailsMindset coaching with Jen DiazShop my DIY Independent Contractor Agreement Paradigm Consulting Click here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

Today we’re going to talk about disclaimers. Do you need to read disclaimers out loud to clients during a session in order for them to count? Let’s discuss!In this episode, you’ll hear…When and where to use your disclaimerNurturing the follower to client journeyPre-qualifying clients before you work with themIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 2: Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 69: What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)Pre-Qualify Before You Buy DownloadSubmit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

Starting and growing a business is hard. And then, you still have to deal with all of the hard stuff that life regularly throws at you on top of all that. Over the years, I have experienced some of the most challenging times of my life, from brain surgery and caring for my father during his battle with cancer, to coping with the loss of my father and my mother's ongoing health struggles. So, we're breaking our usual routine to have a heart-to-heart conversation about how I’m coping and finding ways to keep (some of) it together.In this episode, you’ll hear…Keeping it together when times get toughPrioritizing what really mattersRecognizing when you’re not OK or you need helpIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's EmailsEpisode 14. How to Market Your Evergreen Product (+ Which Platforms You Should Be On!)Episode 3. Turning Pain & Hard Times Into Rocket Fuel for Your BusinessSEO InfluencerJoin the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today! CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

Let’s say you don’t want to spend time and money training an employee only to have them go work for a competitor or start their own business in your field. What can you do about it?  In this episode, we’re discussing non-compete agreements, and whether or not they’re right for you.In this episode, you’ll hear…What a non-compete agreement isWhether or not you would be able to enforce a non-competeAlternatives to non-competes that could serve you betterIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 61. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

Have you ever considered writing a book? There’s a stat floating around that says 81% of people hope to write a book one day, so chances are you’re one of them — and so am I! I’m going to share what my journey of writing a book proposal and querying agents has looked like so far, and what’s happening next. I’ll also give tips I’ve learned from my writing coach as well as naturally along the way.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why I’ve always wanted to write a bookWhere I’m at in the writing and publishing processTips I’ve learned for getting your book publishedIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Meet Richelle Fredson (Book Coach): https://richellefredson.comGet the Book Proposal Blueprint Course: https://richellefredson.com/training/Richelle's PodcastEasy Email List Sign Up - Get Sam's EmailsAimee Barr And Associates Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop