On Your Terms®

Have you ever heard advice that sounded too good to be true? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the real truth behind some of the most common online business myths.I asked people on Instagram what was the biggest myth they believed about starting an online business and the answers were enlightening. From people who believed starting an online business would be easy to those who thought starting a business would be hard, the range of responses was fascinating. I'm also discussing legal myths such as LLCs, business insurance, scope of practice, and contracts. We'll be taking a look at why people believe myths, the truth behind them, and how to protect yourself and your online business.In this episode, you’ll hear…The danger of believing and spreading online business mythsMyth: You don’t need business insurance AND an LLCMyth: You NEED a website for your online business (or you don’t)Myth: It’s best to register your business in another state for tax purposes… and more!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Click here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!What's inside the Bundle video walkthrough: https://www.loom.com/embed/ad4bbbb112ec48f49a013e269f565230 Episode 81. Do You Really Believe In Your Business? (You're Not Alone)Episode 83. Legally Protect Your Online Biz: The Bare Minimum that Produces ResultsEasy Email List Sign-Up: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/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)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

In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not business insurance is really worth it — and why.In this episode, you’ll hear…Whether business insurance is worth itThe kinds of business insurance availableHow to pick the type of insurance right for youWhy it’s so worthwhile 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®: https://samvanderwielen.typeform.com/to/UiUT1dEASign up for my 2x weekly emails here (and be the first to hear about my next live training): https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebarResources & 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!

When we don’t know what we don’t know, we tend to build stuff up in our head. That’s especially true when it comes to legally protecting your online business. Let’s slow down the conversation and stop the overwhelm. Whether you’re concerned you haven’t done enough or you simply don’t know what to do first, I’m going to break things down and share my layered legal approach to getting your basics covered.In this episode, you’ll hear…The three foundations of legal protectionHow to get out of analysis paralysis and start moving forwardLayering on legal protection as your business growsClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Easy Email List Sign-Up: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/What's inside the Bundle video walkthroughEpisode 81. Do You Really Believe In Your Business? (You're Not Alone)Download my free Legally Legit Checklist so you can self-assess how to legally protect your businessRegister for my free training! 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

In this episode, we’re talking all about what you need to do — at least officially — to legally protect your online business so you have the peace of mind you need to move forward. In this episode, you’ll hear…How to know when your business has enough legal protectionThe basic foundations of legit legal protectionAddressing new legal opportunities as they come upClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Free resource: Legally Legit Checklist: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/legally-legit-checklist/Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®: https://samvanderwielen.typeform.com/to/UiUT1dEASign up for my 2x emails here (and be the first to hear about my next live training): https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/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!

We could all use a bit of a pep talk now and then, right? Running your own business is hard, especially as a woman. People will often belittle your business or won’t take it seriously. We can’t wait for other people to buy into our dream — we must believe in our own businesses before we expect anyone else to. I’ve never talked about entrepreneurship in this way before – and it’s absolutely essential to do so.In this episode, you’ll hear…How to stop downplaying your own businesses when you talk about itWhy the general public doesn’t really understand the online business industry — and why they don’t have to When to start buying into your business – especially if others doubt you The real reason why so many online business owners never legally protect their business – and why that limits their potential Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 72. What Else Does Your Biz Need Besides an LLC?Episode 74. What happens to my business if I die?Episode 76. Can I use the © without registering?Episode 78. Can I Work With Clients Overseas?Easy Email List Sign-Up: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/DM Sam on Instagram: @samvanderwielenDownload my free Legally Legit Checklist so you can self-assess how to legally protect your businessResources & 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

In this episode, we’re talking about what to do if a client quits — or if you want to fire them.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why it’s important to normalize negative client interactionsWhat to do if a client quits How things are different if you fire a clientClick 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 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're ProtectedVisit the DIY Legal Template Shop: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/shop-templates/Sign-up for Sam's 2x weekly emails: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/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!

Nobody wants to be burnt out from their business. But it often feels inevitable, and so many business owners approach entrepreneurship as “all or nothing.” Maybe you can relate to this? I know I can. Perhaps you’re posting content and showing up all the time, pushing yourself as hard as you can, until suddenly it feels like you can’t show up at all. Or maybe you’re like me, where you have an outgoing side, but you also have a quiet, introspective side to you as well. You need to balance both sides if you want to avoid burning out — and that’s what I’m going to teach you how to do.In this episode, you’ll hear…What it means to be an ambivert and how to balance your energyWhy you should do an energy assessmentWhat it looks like to plan rest periods & take advantage of downtimes How to manage peaks and valleys of your energyWays to protect your energyClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's Weekly Legal Q&A Emails: samvanderwielen.com/easy-emailsEpisode 68. Permission to Slow Down & Do Things On Your TermsEpisode 56. Mindset, Limiting Beliefs & Visualization [with Guest: Jen Diaz]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

This week, we’re talking all about working with clients overseas. We’re going to touch on something that we don’t talk about enough when it comes to legally protecting your business: Enforcement.In this episode, you’ll hear…One thing you must include in your contracts - no matter where you or your clients live Establishing what state’s laws apply to your business + contractsEnforcing your contract overseasUnderstanding the risks involved in business + how to reduce themHow to pre-qualify clients before they sign 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® right here: https://samvanderwielen.typeform.com/to/UiUT1dEAFree email templates: Pre-Quality Before They BuyBrowse my Legal Contract & Policy: Template ShopEpisode 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)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!

Let’s talk small business taxes. It’s a confusing, occasionally frightening, topic for many business owners — and rightly so! I have Keila of Little Fish Accounting here to break down all the basics: Why taxes are so confusingHow you can track your expensesWhen to hire a bookkeeperHow to pay yourself from your businessBy the end of this conversation, you’ll have a better grasp of what you need to know, and what you can leave to the experts.Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Learn more at littlefishaccounting.comOutsource Guide from KeilaHow to Find an Accountant for Your Online Business: My Top 5 Qualities to Look ForEpisode 58. Paying Yourself 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Follow Little Fish Accounting on Instagram: @littlefishaccountingTax Prep Suite from Little Fish: littlefishaccounting.com/tax-prep-suite Free Resource: Yearly Planning & Reflections Guide Click 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

This week, we’re talking all about if you can legally use the © symbol, known as the copyright symbol, and whether or not you have anything registered.In this episode, you’ll hear…When you can (and can’t) use the © symbolWhat the © symbol doesWhat to do when it’s not practical to copyright everythingMy © Copyright Formula for content protectionClick 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® right here: https://samvanderwielen.typeform.com/to/UiUT1dEADownload my free Legally Legit Checklist so you can self-assess how to legally protect your businessEpisode 44: What's the Deal with ™️ © ® Symbols and Can I Use Them?Get Sam's Weekly Legal Q&A Emails: samvanderwielen.com/easy-emailsResources & 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!