On Your Terms®

We're taking a break from legal topics to dive into a grab bag of things that have been on my mind. In this episode, you’ll hear…The mindset shift I’m making to rethink what’s possibleMy home renovation progressThe importance of prioritizing your health as an entrepreneurHow I’m continuing to process my griefMy updated approach to Instagram Stories (+ one quick bonus legal tip!)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:SG23 Design: https://www.sg23design.com5 Steps to A Legally Legit™ Business ChecklistCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERMentioned 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

How often do you need to update your contracts and when do you need a client to sign a new contract? Let’s dive in and find out!In this episode, you’ll hear the 3 key times you need to update your contracts:After learning a lessonIncorporating law changes into your contractsPerforming quarterly checkups to ensure you’re legally legitIf 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®Get my 5 Steps to a Legally Legit Business ChecklistJoin my email listFree legal training: 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online BusinessShop my DIY Legal Templates & Choose the One that Fits Your BusinessCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER

When you’re creating content, everyone’s going to have an opinion. In this episode inspired by an episode of Frasier, you’ll hear which  opinions truly matter when it comes to creating content, expressing yourself in business, and establishing your brand and vibe.In this episode, you’ll hear…What to pay attention to - and ignore as a business ownerWhy you can’t rely on external validation in your businessDiscovering what it means to build a business on your termsIf 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 81. Do You Really Believe In Your Business? (You're Not Alone)Frasier Episode (S3 E23 - The Focus Group)5 Steps to A Legally Legit™ Business ChecklistClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERMentioned 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

In this episode, you'll get legal tips all about how to use a disclaimer as a service provider.In this episode, you’ll hear…Who needs a disclaimerHow a (properly worded) disclaimer can protect youHow to make sure your disclaimer is legally legitIf 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:Pick the legal template that works for your business: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/shop-templates/Join my email list: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebarDownload The Ultimate Legal Guide For Online Entrepreneurs Learn more by taking my free workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/oyt-workshop/ CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER

Do you need to be a jack of all trades to run an online business? This episode explores the dilemma of having to wear multiple hats as a business owner. I share my personal experience and how I balanced my passions with the demands of running a business. Listen to learn how you can grow your business without sacrificing your sanity — and still indulge in your favorite business activities.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why some business owners struggle to hand off tasks and delegateThe skills most business owners should take ownership ofThe first things you can outsource or hire out forLeaning into the things you enjoy mostWhen to start handing things off in your businessIf 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:Pre-Qualify Before They Buy: 3 Free Email Templates Easy Email Sign-UpEpisode 15. What Used to Work vs. What Works Now in MarketingBlog: Going Back to the Marketing BasicsCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms® are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.Mentioned 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

In this episode, I'm tackling a question about scope of practice in the health and wellness field. But don't tune out just yet, because this applies to all types of coaches, regardless of industry.In this episode, you’ll hear…Understanding scope of practiceWhat dictates what you’re allowed to teach in your businessDoing your homework on what you can legally teach as a coachIf 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®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)Episode 86. What can coaches legally do?Download my free Legally Legit™ Checklist5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online BusinessCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.

Naomi Powell is the owner of The Lifestyle Edit, and she joins me to chat about business, money mindset, and how our childhood and experiences influence us as entrepreneurs. We discussed building a business on our own terms, designing it around our lives instead of the other way around.In this episode, you’ll hear…How to build a successful business while enjoying the processHealing your relationship with moneyBeing adaptable to new trendsBuilding a business geared towards your actual goalsFinding a balance between short-term and long-term visionsIf 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:Naomi’s Website: thelifestyleedit.comFollow Naomi on Instagram: @thelifestyleeditMy podcast interview with Naomi on her podcast, The Lifestyle EditNaomi's Inner Circle All-Access PassClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.Mentioned 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

Do you know what contracts you need depending on what you offer? In this week’s “Sam’s Sidebar,” you'll learn about the contracts and policies you need for different business situations.In this episode, you’ll hear…What contracts you need when working with clientsThe different contracts of agreements needed for websites, social media, and other contentHow the Ultimate Bundle® walks you through the process of filling out and using every contract templateClick 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®Visit the online template shopSee me customize a template in real-timeClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms® are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.

Are you unsure about what qualifies as a business expense? Confused about when you can start counting them or what happens to expenses incurred before registering your business? In this episode, we'll be diving into all of that and more. Learn about what business expenses you may be missing out on — and what things you may think are an expense but actually aren't. Let’s make sure you're not missing out on any deductions for your business.In this episode, you’ll hear…What business expenses are and why they are so misunderstoodWhether or not you can deduct expenses incurred before you register your business and which ones countCommon write-offs many online business owners miss (and things you think you can write off but actually can’t)Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:The Ultimate Bundle®Business Expenses | Internal Revenue ServiceQuickbooks // bookkeeping software. Organize and track your business expenses and income with this easy-to-use tool. Get 50% off with my link.Blog Post: Can I Charge Business Expenses to My Personal Card?Episode 77. Small Business Taxes 101 [Guest Interview with Little Fish Accounting]Episode 17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online BusinessesClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!Resources & Links: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!Read Sam's Blog for the latest legal tips, podcast episodes & behind the scenes of building her seven-figure business.Listen to our customer stories to see how getting legally legit has helped 1,000s of entrepreneurs grow their own businesses.Follow us on social media: Sam on Instagram, Facebook, On Your Terms on Instagram Subscribe and follow on all podcast platforms and activate notifications for new episodesKajabi // use Kajabi to sell your course, program, or even build your entire website. Get a 30-day free trial with my link.SamCart // what I use for my checkout pages and payment processing and LOVE. And no, not because it’s my name.ConvertKit // what I use to build my email list, send emails to my list, and create opt-in forms & pages.DISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.AFFILIATE LINKS: Some of the links we share here may be affiliate links, which means we may make a small financial reward for referring you, without any cost difference to you. You’re not obligated to use these links, but it does help us to share resources. Thank you for supporting our business!Mentioned 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 dive into your most-asked questions about my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®. In this episode, you’ll hear…How the Ultimate Bundle® differs from what you get at big box legal storesWhether you should buy the Ultimate Bundle® before getting your first clientWhat it looks like inside the Ultimate Bundle® and how long it takes to useClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get the Ultimate Bundle® right hereEpisode 88. What's in the Ultimate Bundle®?Episode 87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect Resources & Links: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!Read Sam's Blog for the latest legal tips, podcast episodes & behind the scenes of building her seven-figure business.Listen to our customer stories to see how getting legally legit has helped 1,000s of entrepreneurs grow their own businesses.Follow us on social media: Sam on Instagram, Facebook, On Your Terms on Instagram Subscribe and follow on all podcast platforms and activate notifications for new episodesKajabi // use Kajabi to sell your course, program, or even build your entire website. Get a 30-day free trial with my link.SamCart // what I use for my checkout pages and payment processing and LOVE. And no, not because it’s my name.ConvertKit // what I use to build my email list, send emails to my list, and create opt-in forms & pages.DISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.AFFILIATE LINKS: Some of the links we share here may be affiliate links, which means we may make a small financial reward for referring you, without any cost difference to you. You’re not obligated to use these links, but it does help us to share resources. Thank you for supporting our business!