On Your Terms®

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!

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. Take me on your commute, walk the dog, cook up an amazing meal – and let’s get to it. In this episode, you’ll hear how to ditch the fear of doing something illegal by…Picking the right business entity so your personal liability is limited Knowing what you need to form your business so it’s done right the first time Choosing the right business insurance so your money is protected Using legitimate contracts and policies so you’re protected with clear boundaries Creating a scope of practice so you can (hopefully) avoid getting sued Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Click here for a full tour & BTS of the Ultimate Bundle® Get the best financial deal I’ve ever offered on the Ultimate Bundle® right here 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!

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 BundleThe best approach for using the 35+ on-demand video training resourceCommunity support, ongoing updates, and lifetime accessClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Save your seat at my legal training, “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business"Hear Bundle members’ experience: Episode 87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect ThemselvesLEARN: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.CONNECT:Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!Follow Sam on Instagram for legal tips, business-building advice & daily food + Hudson picsLike us on FacebookFollow my podcast, On Your Terms®, on Instagram so you catch all our episodesSubscribe and follow on all podcast platforms and activate notifications for new episodesApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsCaptivateYouTubeFAV TOOLS:Kajabi // 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!

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 placeEarly wins after putting their learnings into placeHow they feel about their business after using what they’ve learnedPractical uses for the Bundle components: templates, training, and communityIf 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:Click here for a full tour & BTS of the Ultimate Bundle®Save your seat at my live legal training, “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business"Karin: Change Academy PRO membershipMya: Upgrade Your Instagram Account In Less Than 10 Minutes ChecklistChris: Free Career Training WorkshopAthena: Free Legit Fit planning ChecklistResources & 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.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!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.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 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 mattersWhat coaches can legally do for their clientsHow to ensure you stay within your scope of practiceWays to legally grow your coaching business within the confines of your scope 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®Save your seat at my legal training “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business": https://www.samvanderwielen.com/oyt-workshop/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 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're ProtectedLEARN: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.CONNECT:Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!Follow Sam on Instagram for legal tips, business-building advice & daily food + Hudson picsLike us on FacebookFollow my podcast, On Your Terms®, on Instagram so you catch all our episodesSubscribe and follow on all podcast platforms and activate notifications for new episodesApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsCaptivateYouTubeFAV TOOLS:Kajabi // 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!