On Your Terms®

Following your competitors on social media can lead you down a self-doubt rabbit hole. In this episode, you’ll find inspiration so you can stand out to your audience and I’ll share 6 ways to create content that don’t involve following your competition.In this episode, you’ll hear…The pitfalls of looking at your competition’s digital marketingPractices that will help you generate creative content ideasConcepts that apply no matter what specific creative content tools you useClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Sign up for Sam’s Sidebar, my weekly emailLet me know what you think! Email me (Sam@SamVanderWielen.com) or DM me on Instagram (@SamVanderWielen)Register for my free legal workshop: 5 steps to legally protect and grow your online businessCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

In this episode, I give you 7 ways to pay less taxes. And no, they don’t involve anything like sketchy offshore bank accounts. I cover: Tracking your expenses and write-offs, reinvesting in your business, the difference between contractor and employee taxes, the difference between an LLC and an S Corp, investing in your retirement, using the qualified business income deduction, and working with a CPA.If you’re filing small business taxes for the first time as a beginner, or even if you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find helpful tax nuggets in this episode.In this episode, you’ll hear…How to use company 401(k) matching to save for your retirement and pay lower taxesDifferent business expense write-offs that you might not know existedWhy filing as an S Corp might be the right choice for your businessClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Stay organized with QuickBooksBecome a better investor with BettermentRead my blog post about the 5 qualities your accountant must haveListen to Episode 77: Small Business Taxes 101 (Guest Interview with Little Fish Accounting)Listen to Episode 91: Business Expenses 101CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

Even the best pizza maker is going to have more burnt pizzas than good ones. Even the best baseball player is going to strike out, over and over. As an entrepreneur you will fail, so embrace it and don’t give up. In this episode, you’ll hear…Inspiration I found in “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.”The role social media can play in our negative self talk.Why “expecting the hard” is critical for entrepreneurs. Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Let me know what you think! DM me on Instagram: @SamVanderWielen Episode 203. 5 Things To Tell Yourself When You Feel Like QuittingGet my emails!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

This is just a quick bonus episode on the breaking news about the BOI law (Beneficial Ownership Information). Yes, a federal court in Alabama has ruled it as unconstitutional. But you still have to file it (don’t worry its free and simple). Only the plaintiffs in the case don’t have to file. Check out the links below for help with filing your BOI. In this episode, you’ll hear…Breaking news about BOI from a federal court in AlabamaWhat it means for youLinks to help you file your BOIClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get my free guide to filling out the BOI formSign up for my free weekly newsletter, Sam’s Sidebar, so you never miss an important legal update for your businessFor more details about BOI, listen to Episode 185: New Law Alert: BOI Reporting RequirementsJoin the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA Media

Feel like quitting? Don’t worry, I’ve been there. Being an entrepreneur can be super lonely, especially when you’re struggling. That’s why in this episode I share 5 things to tell yourself when you feel like quitting. I use them myself and I really hope you find them helpful too. In this episode, you’ll hear…The power of giving yourself permission to quit, or better yet, pauseHow to stop equating yourself with your resultsWhy you should ask yourself, “Am I done or am I disappointed?”  The importance to expect things to be hardWhy you need to honestly evaluate your level of consistency, time, and focusClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Send Sam a DM on Instagram: @SamVanderWielenListen to my Kickstart Your Business Series Get my emails! Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today! CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

Sometimes the legal aspect of running a small business can be unclear and overwhelming. That’s why I think stories help. They put a face to legal issues, and more importantly, they show that prevention and protection do work. So if legal to-dos have been hanging over your head, take a listen to these four stories about real business owners who use The Ultimate Bundle®. In this episode, you’ll hear…How much of a mental load was lifted for each of the four business owners when they bought The Ultimate Bundle®Why contracts are such a big help with client expectations and managementHow often payment disputes come up for these business owners and how they deal with itThe benefits of the community aspect of The Ultimate Bundle®Why these business owners feel confident and excited about their protected futureJoin the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Grab The Ultimate Bundle® on sale!Follow Karin Nordin on Instagram: @KarinNordinPhD
Karin: Change Academy PRO membership, a low-cost membership for coaches that teaches evidence-based behavior change techniques: https://bodybrainalliance.com/change-academy/
Follow Mya Nichol on Instagram: @MyaNicholMya: Upgrade Your Instagram Account In Less Than 10 Minutes Checklist https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624c6ad3c2bc0f13bc3c6ee3Follow Athena Concannon on Instagram: @AthenaConcannon
Athena: Free Legit Fit planning Checklist: https://achievewithathena.com/the-legit-fit-planning-checklist/
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Chris: Free Career Training Workshop: https://beempoweredachievers.com/free-workshopCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

The Ultimate Bundle® is my healthy obsession. I’ve spent years tweaking it to perfectly fit the legal needs of online business owners. In this episode, I take you through the origin story of the Ultimate Bundle®: From me leaving corporate law and health coaching, to figuring out exactly what online business owners need, to scaling up the Ultimate Bundle® so it could help as many people as possible. I hope this episode encourages you to stick with your own project and make it everything you dream it can be.In this episode, you’ll hear…How and why I started my business.How I pursued and integrated feedback for The Ultimate Bundle®.Why being fully committed to your business matters, including investing in legal protection early.Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 3. Turning Pain & Hard Times Into Rocket Fuel for Your BusinessEpisode 29. 10 Reasons My First Business Was an Epic FailureThe Ultimate Bundle® Get my emails! CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

Sometimes the best way to learn is to listen to others’ questions. Tune into this episode to listen to legal questions from small business owners and my answers to them. We touch on topics including staying within your business insurance’s scope of coverage, drawing a line between your coaching business and your professional license, and how to best use DBAs.In this episode, you’ll hear…How to keep your professional license safe while transitioning to coaching.When you need to get a separate LLC and when you can use the same one.The difference between an LLC and a DBA.Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Grab the Ultimate Bundle® on sale now! CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA Media

In this unique episode, you get to hear my full webinar, “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business in 2024.” I’ll give you the five steps every entrepreneur needs to take, and take immediately: Shift your mindset, register as the right business entity, protect yourself in case of a lawsuit, get your contracts and policies in place, and stay within your scope of practice. Plus, I give you the “2024 Online Business State of the Union” to let you know about recent changes to the legal and financial landscape for online businesses. Ready to learn? Tune in now!In this episode, you’ll hear…How to proactively protect yourself from lawsuitsWhat a scope of practice is and why it is importantHow contracts and policies will help you attract good customersWhy it is important to pick the right business entity to register as The peace of mind and positive energy you’ll get once your business’ legal and financial foundation is in placeClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:The Ultimate Bundle® is on sale through February 28, 2024. If you buy it before February 23, 2024, you’ll receive a special bonus! Buy The Ultimate Bundle® today.CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA Media

In this episode, I share with you my top 5 reasons to not procrastinate creating your business’s legal foundation. It can be tempting to push legal stuff to the bottom of your to-do list and instead focus on more fun things like branding and social media. So let me show you exactly why you need to get your legal ducks in a row. I hope this short list will give you the motivation you need to get your legal foundation set ASAP.In this episode, you’ll hear…Legal protection is not retroactive. Every day you don’t have your legal foundation set is a day that will be open to liability.Not having contracts can attract the exact type of clients you don’t want.Knowing you’re all legally buttoned-up will give you the confidence you need to fearlessly promote and grow your company.Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Don't miss your chance to attend my free live legal training! Be sure to sign up here for How to Protect Your Online Business in 2024, happening February 20th and 21st.CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop