

On Your Terms®
Sam Vander Wielen
A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and "always be on." I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for.
Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity.
Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life.
New to my world?
I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author of the best-selling book, When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy, and a weekly newsletter called Sam's Sidebar. Originally a proud Philly girl, I now live ON Long Island with my husband, Ryan, and bernedoodle/velcrodog, Hudson.
Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity.
Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life.
New to my world?
I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author of the best-selling book, When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy, and a weekly newsletter called Sam's Sidebar. Originally a proud Philly girl, I now live ON Long Island with my husband, Ryan, and bernedoodle/velcrodog, Hudson.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 26min
25. Creating Brand Loyalists & Future Buyers
If you’re anything like me, you need more than one thing to talk about in your business – otherwise, you – and your followers! – might just lose your minds. But the answer isn’t to go crazy with all kinds of out-of-scope subject matter. The last thing you want to do is confuse potential customers about what it is your business offers and drive them into the waiting arms of your more content-savvy competitors.We all agree; social media can be an echo chamber sometimes. But, there’s a way to create and share other related information while still emphasizing your true priority or key offering. Today, we’re talking about the "Umbrella Method" of creating content, how it leads to ideal clients, and how to go about incorporating it into your own business.Today’s listener shout-out goes to Liz, who wrote this amazing review: “I love this podcast. Sam knows her stuff and it’s obvious that she genuinely cares about her listeners’ success. She keeps it real and shares incredible insights that are so helpful for business owners like me. Thank you, Sam.”In this episode, you'll hear… 04:26 - Keeping things fresh with diverse but related topics09:34 - The "Umbrella Method"17:01 - Looking to other companies for inspiration23:52 - Creating content that doesn’t dilute your messagingRESOURCES:Episode 24. Why You Should Treat Your Clients the Way Olive Garden DoesMattress article - https://jilt.com/blog/casper-contentClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!LEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Jan 3, 2022 • 37min
24. Why You Should Treat Your Clients the Way Olive Garden Does
Whether you believe Olive Garden is fine dining or low brow, one thing you have to admit is that they are doing something right – and no, it’s not the breadsticks. Olive Garden has a successful approach to customer service: Treating their customers like family. In this episode, I share two ways you can emulate that approach and why you’d want to in the first place.With this strategy, you can create your own army of word-of-mouth loyalists to market your business for you and increase their lifetime customer value, without having to make everyone in the world happy.This week, I’d like to shout out Alex, who kindly wrote: “I was so excited when Sam started this podcast. She has such great information on her Instagram and I’m so happy she started this podcast to have all this great info in one place. It’s so hard to choose one great episode because all of her episodes are amazing.”In this episode, you'll hear… 06:10 - Why you should treat your customers like family09:01 - Creating a balance between customer service and sustainability17:49 - How to build customer support into your offer21:32 - Providing scalable support and expert access28:38 - How to give exclusive access29:47 - Getting customers to interact with one another30:34 - Why supporting your existing customers is more important than acquiring new onesLEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 1min
23. 2021 Recap: What It's Really Been Like to Grow a 7-Figure Business This Year
It’s the end of the year, which often brings a time of planning and reflection. While we previously discussed how to plan out your business year, I wanted to spend this episode doing some personal reflecting on what 2021 has looked like for me. Tune in to hear me discuss, openly and honestly, what’s been going on behind the scenes for me – both personally and professionally – and get a breakdown of the lessons I learned along the way. We go from multi-six figure launches to firing a Facebook ads team and touch on everything in between in this in-depth look into how I apply my planning systems to my own work and life. I’m really transparent with you in this episode!I also want to shout out Chelsea (@gut.hormone.nutritionist), who left an amazing review, saying: “Sam’s podcast has helped me connect more dots about becoming legally legit as well as giving me tips on how to create a profitable business. I’m glad I stumbled upon her.” If you’d like to get a shout out on future episodes, just leave a review and make sure to drop your Instagram handle!In this episode, you'll hear… 02:43 - How I approached 2021 differently and the change I experienced once I did05:26 - Focusing on personal healing and approaching my father’s health13:50 - Running my first live six-figure promotion while treating my dad from home17:49 - Being intentional about how much you work23:24 - Launching On Your Terms® podcast30:13 - Operating my business while being sick and moving36:43 - Firing my Facebook ads team and learning to rely on ads less46:58 - Hosting a Masterclass series49:34 - What I’m doing now52:24 - My lessons for the yearRESOURCES:Louise Henry's "Uplevel with Asana" course - https://samvanderwielen.krtra.com/t/QwGmfvsPA2Xc (get $100 off!)Episode 22. How to Plan Your Business Year (free guide!)LEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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.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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Dec 20, 2021 • 42min
22. How to Plan Your Business Year (free guide!)
We’re approaching the new year, which means for many of us that it’s time to start planning out how we’ll run our businesses after the calendar flips to 2022. In this episode and the accompanying free guide, I share my exact annual business planning document and walk you through the steps you need to take to map out a plan you can execute easily. For healthy reference and a dose of reality, I also share what happened when I didn’t plan in the past, when I saw the light, what made me change my ways – and the difference in results I’ve seen since then.Shout out to an amazing listener, Lindsay (@littlefoundations on Instagram), for leaving a fantastic review on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to get a shout out on future episodes, just leave a review and make sure to drop your Instagram handle!In this episode, you'll hear… 02:02 - Why I never used to plan (and why I changed my mind)11:08 - How detailed you should make your plan12:43 - Reflecting on what you’re grateful for and what you let go of16:32 - How to plan out events and projects across the year20:54 - Working backwards from your goal to the beginning of the year25:33 - Breaking down each quarter by its monthly focus31:29 - Addressing business and personal goals35:22 - Creating daily non-negotiablesRESOURCES: Free annual business planner guide - https://www.samvanderwielen.com/2022-planning-guide/Louise Henry's "Uplevel with Asana" course - https://samvanderwielen.krtra.com/t/QwGmfvsPA2Xc (get $100 off!)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-your-terms/id1576423248LEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Dec 13, 2021 • 32min
21. 3 Things You Should NEVER Do on a Sales Call (& What to Do Instead)
Your time is valuable. As a business owner, you spend a lot of that time pursuing leads and, more specifically, making sales calls. Love it or hate it, it’s a part of business. The best thing you can do is to get good at it. I get tons of questions regarding what you legally can or can’t do on a sales call, whether or not you’re allowed to give advice, what counts as advice vs. education, taking payment over the phone, and so much more. So, in this episode, I break down three things you should never do on a sales call, before diving into what you can do instead, so you can make the most out of your time and effort.In this episode, you'll hear… 04:21 - Why sales calls can land you in hot water08:17 - Why you should never give advice on a sales call13:16 - Whether or not you should take payment over the phone19:04 - How to guide the conversation when running a sales callRESOURCES:Visit samvanderwielen.com/prequalify-oyt to get my free “Pre-Qualify Before They Buy” email templates & video guideEpisode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 20. 5 Ways to Avoid Difficult Clients (Stop Legal Problems Before They Start!)LEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Dec 6, 2021 • 43min
20. 5 Ways to Avoid Difficult Clients (Stop Legal Problems Before They Start!)
We’ve all had problem clients – I know I have. Whether we find out after the fact or learn how to recognize warning signs, not everyone we work with is going to offer a smooth experience. I’ve learned a lot from dealing with them in the past and in this episode, I’m passing on those lessons to you.Problem clients often become legal problems. We’ve already talked about how to break things off when a client you’re dealing with becomes a pain, but let’s see how we can prevent dealing with them in the first place.In this episode, you'll hear… 05:40 - Why it pays to be picky14:57 - How to set boundaries with clients23:38 - Trusting your intuition24:57 - Paying attention to special requests32:00 - How to tell a client you’re not a good fit33:41 - Interviewing your clients36:33 - Warming up and weeding out RESOURCES:Visit samvanderwielen.com/prequalify-oyt to get my Pre-Qualify Before They Buy templatesEpisode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 5. What to Do When a Client is a PainLEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Nov 29, 2021 • 27min
19. How to Legally Share Content (Don’t be a Copycat!)
We all want to create and share content respectfully and properly online. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to draw the line between inspiration and imitation. Let’s go over some of the basics of copyright law, what it is, what content falls under that category, and how you can use other peoples’ content, legally. I also discuss the fair use exception, what it is, and what content falls under it.In this episode, you'll hear… 04:56 - Understanding the gray areas of copyright law 07:11 - What content falls under copyright law10:38 - How you can use someone else’s work legally15:48 - Fair use laws and how to use them22:35 - Making sure you have something original to sayRESOURCES:How to Legally Share Content [blog post] - https://www.samvanderwielen.com/how-to-legally-share-content/ Copyright Basics PDF from US Copyright Office - https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdfFair Use Guide - https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/Episode 1. Community Over Competition is BS: Tips to Navigate Your Competition in a Healthier WayLEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Nov 22, 2021 • 49min
18. 10 Easy Instagram Reels Tips (+ How to Use Music Legally)
Instagram Reels: You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em – or sometimes a bit of both all at once. If you listen to all the people out there, you’re bound to hear both sides of it, that Reels are a waste of time and also the only way to grow your business. Let’s cut through the noise and figure out how you can create content that actually moves the needle while using your valuable time effectively. In this episode, I detail 10 tips for Instagram Reels focusing on what’s best for your business, not what’s going to get you the most views. Because growing our business is what we’re all here for, right?In this episode, you'll hear… 04:00 - The mistakes people make when it comes to Instagram Reels07:20 - My background with Reels13:17 - Using music legally16:01 - Thinking evergreen with Reels content17:21 - Letting people get to know you19:17 - Getting people to read your captions23:39 - Making your point in the caption26:15 - Having fun while making it educational28:31 - Don’t take it too seriously30:40 - How to find trending audio31:59 - Get inspiration from related entrepreneurs33:57 - Save your Reels to your phone35:35 - Answering your questions and sharing my Reels processRESOURCES:Get $100 off Louise Henry's Uplevel With Asana course (what I used to get SO organized in my business) here: https://samvanderwielen.krtra.com/t/QwGmfvsPA2Xc [affiliate link]IG Music Legal Tips from IG — https://about.instagram.com/blog/tips-and-tricks/updates-and-guidelines-for-including-music-in-video/ IG Reels Audio tips from IG — https://help.instagram.com/270447560766967/?helpref=hc_fnavFB Music Legal Guidelines — https://www.facebook.com/legal/music_guidelinesLEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Nov 15, 2021 • 35min
17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online Businesses
Online businesses aren’t immune to the laws, regulations, and rules that traditional brick-and-mortar businesses have to follow – despite what some “armchair legal experts” may have told you in a Facebook group chat. On top of that, there are some rules that apply specifically to online businesses and the ways that they grow. In order to make sure you are legally protected in ALL aspects of your business, let’s go over six specific things that online businesses need to do to be run in a legally legit™️, safe, and protected way.In this episode, you'll hear… 04:49 - The similarities and differences between starting an online business and brick and mortar09:38 - How scope of practice changes when you’re working online12:43 - Why you must legally protect your website18:11 - The contracts you need to have in place23:46 - Why you need business insurance for your online services27:07 - Registering your online business29:49 - How to take online payments properlyRESOURCES:6 Legal Must Haves for Going Virtual [blog post]Watch my YouTube episode "How to Send/Sign Contracts Legally"Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 10. What Your Website Needs to Be Legally LegitEpisode 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're ProtectedEpisode 7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start!)Episode 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal AssetsLEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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 PodcastsCaptivateFAV 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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

Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 24min
16. Self-Talk, Social Media + Finding our Way [ft. Mindset Coach, Katie Horwitch]
Self-talk plays a huge role in our lives, especially for anyone who’s putting themselves out on the wire in a public forum like social media. Today, we’re talking with Katie Horwitch, a New York City-based writer, speaker, mindset coach, and the founder of WANT (Women Against Negative Talk), a platform and podcast that offers tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to help people move forward in life by shifting their negative self-talk. We talk about how you can improve your own self-talk, how it impacts your life as an entrepreneur and on social media, and her career journey to the point where she’s ended up today.In this episode, you'll hear… 05:43 - How Katie incorporates acting into her current work14:42 - How Katie’s self-talk practice began32:55 - The ways social media affects self-talk49:28 - Ways that Katie builds resilience online55:27 - How to improve your own self-talkRESOURCES:Visit womenagainstnegativetalk.com to listen to the podcast and join Katie’s newsletter!Find out how to work with Katie at katiejoyhorwitch.comFollow Katie on Instagram: @katiehorwitchListen to Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)LEARN: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 WorkshopFollow 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 PodcastsCaptivateFAV 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!On Your Terms® is a production of Crate Media.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


