The Legal Paige® Podcast

186. You Can’t Limit Bad Reviews If They Are Truthful (Navigating Non-disparagement Clauses) Oct 23, 2024

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What happens when a client leaves you a bad review? Can you legally prevent them from saying something bad about your business?

In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about handling client reviews and why non-disparagement clauses shouldn’t be in your client contracts. I’ll walk you through the legal side of things, especially the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA), and share practical tips for dealing with bad reviews. We’ll also talk about why confidentiality clauses in cancellation agreements are a much better option, and how you can respond professionally to negative feedback while keeping your business’ reputation intact.

Bad reviews are bound to happen, so tune in to hear how you can protect your business:

Your contracts should focus on setting clear expectations, not controlling client feedback.
Client reviews, whether good or bad, are opportunities to demonstrate professionalism through your response.
While you can’t stop negative reviews, you can protect sensitive business details with the right contract clauses.
Learning to navigate customer reviews can enhance your brand’s credibility and trustworthiness.
Taking legal action over false reviews is an option, but it’s important to weigh the risks and challenges.

Links and Resources:

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185. Pop-Ups, Lead Magnets, and Legal Tips for Successful Email Marketing with Davey Jones of BDOW Oct 17, 2024

Could a simple pop-up on your website be the secret to boosting engagement and generating more leads for your business?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with serial entrepreneur and marketing expert Davey Jones to dive into the ever-evolving world of email marketing. We cover the latest trends for email collection in 2024 and beyond, including how to strategically use pop-ups, lead magnets, and webinars to grow your list. Davey also shares his experience with rebranding BDOW!, a tool designed to improve website lead generation and user experience. Of course, we also touch on the legal side of things, including why trademarking is crucial for protecting your brand.

Tune in to learn how you can level up your email marketing strategy and protect your brand with these episode highlights:

Email marketing is still one of the most reliable channels for conversions and business growth.
Your lead magnets should provide immediate, actionable value, which is something your audience can use right away.
Pop-ups are an essential tool for email collection, but they need to be strategically placed on high-traffic pages.
Don’t forget about legal compliance! Make sure your email collection efforts follow privacy policy and GDPR rules.
Trademarking your brand name early on will protect your business and add long-term value.

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Connect with Davey:
https://daveytjones.com/

Links and Resources:

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184. Why Your LLC Needs an Operating Agreement ASAP Sep 25, 2024

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Is your LLC truly protected, or are you unknowingly putting your personal assets at risk?

In this episode, I’m diving into the details of LLC operating agreements and why they’re so important for business owners like you. I’ll walk you through what an operating agreement is, how it protects your business from personal liability, and why it’s a must-have, whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or in a partnership. Don’t make the mistake of skipping this document. Trust me, it could save you from a lot of chaos down the road!

Tune into this episode to hear these critical takeaways about LLCs:

LLC operating agreements lay out the ownership, management, and operations of your business, and are important, even if you’re the only member.
Without an operating agreement, your LLC could be seen as a sole proprietorship, which puts personal assets on the line.
If you’re in a multi-member LLC, operating agreements help prevent disputes by clearly defining everyone’s roles.
You can customize and amend your operating agreements as your business grows, keeping things flexible while still providing structure.
Just filing your LLC with the state isn’t enough…an operating agreement protects your members from personal liability.

Links and Resources:
Grab the Single Member LLC Operating Agreement Template

Grab the Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement Template

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183. How to Build a Thriving Senior Photography Business with Hope Taylor Sep 18, 2024

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What does it take to build a photography business that thrives while staying legally protected?

In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m chatting with Hope Taylor, a senior photographer and educator, about her journey from starting a photography business as a teenager to becoming a successful educator in the industry. We’re exploring crucial legal aspects for photographers, the value of contracts, and the power of spokesmodel programs to grow your business. This episode is packed with advice on navigating the business side of photography, including tips on managing client relationships, setting professional boundaries, and ensuring you’re legally covered in every session.

Whether you’re a new photographer or a seasoned pro, here are the unmissable highlights:

The importance of starting your photography business with a solid contract to protect both you and your clients
How spokesmodel programs can significantly boost your business by turning high school seniors into brand ambassadors
Why building clear communication boundaries with clients is vital for maintaining professionalism
Why setting clear guidelines for payments, late arrivals, and gallery delivery times helps set expectations and avoid misunderstandings
How having both the parent and senior sign contracts to ensure legal clarity, especially when working with minors

Links and Resources:
Check out Hope's Favorite TLP resources and use her promo code HOPE45 for 45% off site wide during her TLP sale! (9/23-9/27).

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182. Rapid Fire Legal Q&A: Clickwrap Agreements, Business Insurance, Client Payment Issues and More! Sep 11, 2024

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Tune in to this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast for a rapid-fire Q&A session, answering your legal questions, sourced directly from The Legal Paige community on Facebook. Whether you’re dealing with contract issues, clickwrap agreements, payment disputes, or legal privacy concerns, this episode provides the quick, practical advice you need as an entrepreneur and business owner. I’m covering everything from combining service contracts to managing redlined clauses, giving you the confidence to handle legal challenges in your business.

Tune in to hear my answers to these legal questions from the community:

Are clickwrap agreements valid, and how can you ensure the terms are properly documented?
How you can merge different service contracts while ensuring all critical clauses are included
Why it’s important to use clients’ full legal names on contracts, and what risks can happen if you don’t
Whether you should enforce late fees in your contracts, and how you can motivate clients to pay on time
What to do when clients request to change contract terms without compromising your business politics

Links and Resources:

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181. Dispute Dilemma? Discover Whether Arbitration or Mediation is Your Best Bet! Sep 04, 2024

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What if a simple click on a streaming service could determine how a wrongful death claim is handled?

This is the exact legal nightmare that one Disney fan is experiencing right now. In this episode, I’m discussing the complex world of arbitration and mediation, inspired by a recent high-profile Disney lawsuit. I’m breaking down the nuances of these alternative dispute resolution methods, and whether they’re beneficial or harmful when included in contracts.

The episode highlights include:

How arbitration and mediation are alternative dispute resolution methods that can help avoid costly and lengthy court trials.
Arbitration results in a binding legal decision, while mediation is a non-binding agreement between parties.
How including an arbitration clause in your contract can provide a faster, more confidential resolution to disputes.
Why mediation may be more suitable for preserving professional relationships, but lacks the finality of arbitration.
The importance of having a clear dispute resolution clause in your contracts to protect your business.

Links and Resources:
Griffith Law Contact Information

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180. Demure, Mindful, and Legally Protected: Avoiding Trademark Drama Aug 29, 2024

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Wondering how you can protect your intellectual property in a way that’s very demure, very mindful?

In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m diving into a current legal hot topic: Jools Lebron, “very demure, very mindful”, and the importance of protecting your intellectual property, especially when it comes to viral social media trends. I’m discussing what happened when Jools didn’t secure a trademark immediately, how it’s led to legal challenges, and what this means for content creators and small business owners. Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just want the legal tea regarding the latest TikTok drama, this episode offers essential insights into how to safeguard your work and navigate the complexities of trademark law.

The episode’s very mindful, very cutesy highlights include:

The importance of timely trademark filing, and why you need to trademark as soon as your phrase, brand, or concept gains traction.
What trademark squatting is, the legal consequences, and the legal recourse available for the original creators.
Why you need a specialized intellectual property attorney to navigate the trademark process.
What’s the difference between first to use and first to file, and how you can avoid lengthy legal battles.
Securing trademarks is also about increasing your brand’s value and ensuring a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Links and Resources:

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179. Steal My Favorite Email Templates for Navigating Difficult Client Situations Aug 21, 2024

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In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m sharing how you can craft effective and legally sound email templates for handling various client scenarios. I’m covering all the essential strategies you need for managing difficult client communications, from declining a client before they’re officially booked to addressing contract amendments and cancellations. Whether you’re dealing with red-flag clients or need to modify existing agreements, this episode is packed with practical advice to ensure your business communications are professional, empathetic, and legally backed.

Key takeaways in this episode include:

The importance of email templates in ensuring clear, professional communication for inquiries, bookings, follow-ups, and contract-related issues.
My template for declining a client before they’re officially booked, which emphasizes professionalism and providing referrals.
The difference between amendments and addendums, and how to communicate changes effectively, ensuring clients feel heard.
My template for addressing cancellations and suggesting rescheduling options with empathy while still upholding contract terms.
Why you need to customize email templates to reflect your brand tone and style to maintain a consistent client experience.

Links and Resources:

The Legal Paige Free Email Templates

Little Black Book of Handling Difficult Client Situations

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178. How to Secure Your Brand and Trademark like Taylor Swift Aug 14, 2024

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Have you ever wondered how Taylor Swift manages to protect her brand and creativity so effectively?

In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m breaking down the intricate world of trademarking, using Taylor Swift as the ultimate case study for trademark success. You’ll hear why trademark protection is vital for artists and business owners alike, and learn how Taylor Swift is a masterclass in managing intellectual property to safeguard her brand. I’m also providing practical advice on how you can implement similar strategies to protect your business and creativity.

If you want to manage your brand with Taylor Swift levels of mastery, tune in to hear these unmissable highlights:

Taylor Swift’s trademark strategy and how it helps her maintain a strong brand presence.
The significance of filing trademarking applications early and considering future business expansions.
Practical advice on creating an IP holding company and filing intent-to-use applications.
The complexities of navigating the USPTO trademark registration process and the benefits of consulting with an IP lawyer.
The long-term benefits of trademark protection, including increased business value and licensing opportunities.

Links and Resources:

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177. Are Wildfires, Hurricanes, and Other Uncontrollable Events Actually Considered Force Majeure? Aug 07, 2024

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What happens to your fees as a service provider if a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster prevents you from fulfilling your contract as a business owner?

In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m discussing the intricacies of force majeure clauses in contracts, which is especially important in light of increasing natural disasters like wildfires. I’m breaking down exactly what a force majeure clause is, how to implement it effectively, and why it’s a crucial clause for service providers to include in their contracts. Through real-world examples and practical advice, I’m making sure you are well-equipped to handle unexpected events that could impact your business operations.

Tune into this episode to hear:

What a force majeure clause is and how it protects service providers from liabilities due to uncontrollable events.
Common force majeure events, including both natural disasters and man-made events.
Notice requirements in force majeure clauses to ensure timely communication between parties.
What happens with service payments during a force majeure event.
Real-world examples that show the application and importance of having a force majeure clause in contracts.

Links and Resources:

The Legal Paige Force Majeure Clause (A la Carte)

Are you ready for an overall legal upgrade for your business? Don’t miss my free masterclass, How to Build a Legally Legit Business. This masterclass has the potential to save you loads of money, prevent tons of stressful client confrontations, and it will pave the way to a legally protected business.

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176. My Top Strategies for Having a Slow-ish Summer as a Mompreneur Jul 31, 2024

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Are you struggling to turn off work and focus on making core memories with your family this summer?

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Despite my intentions for a slower summer, the demands of running a business and being a mom have kept my schedule hectic and full. When you’re trying to balance your business and summer fun with your family, it’s important to set boundaries, make intentional choices, and find ways to turn off work to be more present in the moment.

Tune in to hear my insights and tips on achieving a better work-life balance as an entrepreneur and parent:

What it looked like to slow down amidst a busy schedule and the importance of actively turning off work to focus on your personal life and family.
My strategies for being present with my children while managing a growing business.
How hiring, onboarding, delegating tasks, and trusting my team have been crucial in managing my workload.
How I set boundaries with myself and my team members regarding communication.
The importance of taking time away from work for self-care and personal activities to recharge.

Are you ready for an overall legal upgrade for your business? Don’t miss my free masterclass, How to Build a Legally Legit Business. This masterclass has the potential to save you loads of money, prevent tons of stressful client confrontations, and it will pave the way to a legally protected business.

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175. Why a Strong Communication Clause is Crucial for Service Providers (And What It Should Include) Jul 24, 2024

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Have you ever wondered how to handle a client who wants out of a contract just before a big event? Or what to do when a client gets upset over communication issues or ghosts you?

In this episode, I’m addressing a critical issue that many service-based business owners face: the enforcement and implications of communication clauses in your contracts. Using a real-life scenario from the TLP community, I’m breaking down the legal intricacies of handling client communication expectations, especially when a client attempts to claim a breach of contract. I explain what constitutes a material breach and offer practical advice on how to craft and enforce communication clauses that protect both parties.

Whether you’re a wedding planner, photographer, or other service provider, you won’t want to miss these valuable insights:

The importance of communication clauses for response times and methods of communication, protecting both you and your client.
Material vs. non-material breaches of contract and how they affect contract cancellations.
Why you need to document communications and proof of notification for proper communication protocols.
How to include broad language in contract communication clauses to cover exceptions like holidays or vacations.
Implementing clear procedures for when a client ghosts you, including potential termination of their contract.

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174. My Candid Review of Your Wedding Photography Contract Jul 17, 2024

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Want to learn how to create a rock-solid wedding photography contract that keeps your business safe?

Coming off the heels of Sepia Gate, I’m giving you a comprehensive guide to wedding photography contracts, specifically focusing on The Legal Paige® template contract. (Not sure what Sepia Gate is? Go back to the previous episode for all the details!).
In this episode, I’m breaking down the importance of having a robust photography contract, diving into each necessary clause, and providing helpful explanations based on my extensive experience in both the legal and wedding photography industries.

Whether you’re a wedding photographer, an elopement photographer, or any type of event photographer, you can’t miss these tips on keeping your contracts ironclad and up-to-date:

The importance of having a detailed and legally sound wedding photography contract, ensuring it protects you from client disputes and lays out clear expectations.
The critical clauses every wedding photography contract needs, and how to word them to avoid ambiguity.
Why having your contracts reviewed by an attorney is vital to ensure they comply with state laws and avoid potential issues.
Best practices for managing client interactions related to the contract, including explaining clauses, handling negotiations, and maintaining professionalism.
The advantage of using The Legal Paige contracts, including ongoing updates to reflect industry changes and client feedback.

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173. Why Lazy Marketing is Failing and Strategies for 2024 and Beyond with Veronica Romney Jul 10, 2024

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Wondering why your tried-and-true marketing tactics aren’t working anymore?

In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m joined by marketing expert (and good friend!) Veronica Romney. Veronica, known for her innovative marketing strategies, shares invaluable insights into navigating the ever-evolving landscape of online business. Veronica and I discuss the importance of adapting marketing strategies, the impact of COVID-19 on entrepreneurship, and how service providers (like you!) can stay competitive in today's market.

Tune in to hear:

Using benefit extensions to offer multiple value tiers from a single transaction and strengthen client relationships.
Marketing strategies that stopped being effective in 2023, and how businesses must continually innovate and update their messaging to remain relevant.
How the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a rise in entrepreneurship and brought about new challenges for online businesses.
The idea of proximity in marketing and how service providers can build closer relationships with clients.
The importance of collecting and using customer feedback to refine marketing strategies, along with specific techniques for accomplishing this.

Links and Resources:

Connect with Veronica on her website or on Instagram.
Podcast episode mentioned: https://www.veronicaromney.com/paige-griffith-the-raw-truth-of-losing-a-key-player-unexpectedly/
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172. Sepia Gate: What We Can Learn from The Viral Wedding Photographer RAW Photo Dispute Jul 03, 2024

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How can you handle a client who gets on social media and airs their grievances about your work?

This is the juicy episode of The Legal Paige that you’ve been waiting for! In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into the viral TikTok controversy known as Sepia Gate, exploring the balance between customer service and the artistic integrity of wedding photographers. I weigh in with my own experience in the industry as a retired wedding photographer and discuss the legal implications of Sepia Gate, industry best practices, and a comprehensive analysis of the entire dramatic saga.

Get your popcorn ready, because you won’t want to miss these highlights:

The core issue at the heart of Sepia Gate and what this means for managing client expectations.
The necessity of having an artistic style clause in photography contracts.
How photographers can handle situations where clients go public with their dissatisfaction on social media.
Ways to educate clients, set clear expectations, and minimize the risk of conflicts.

Does your current contract have your business protected and set up for success? Grab Your Contract Clause Checklist here or DM me the word 'Checklist' on Instagram and I will send it over.
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171. My Best Networking Tips for Building Relationships that Last as an Entrepreneur Jun 26, 2024

Ever wondered how can you master the art of networking to supercharge your business?

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of networking. With over a decade of entrepreneurship under my belt, I’m sharing my insights and experiences on how effective networking can catapult your business to the next level. From grassroots efforts like cold emails and organic online reach to the importance of being genuine and mutually beneficial in your connections, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement right away.

Tune in to hear:

How one pivotal connection can skyrocket your business.
My own personal experiences with networking and how I use social media to my advantage.
Actionable strategies from cold emails to voice messages that you can start implementing today.
The importance of mutual benefits in any networking relationship, and how to start giving before you ask for anything in return.
How I achieved my networking wins through simple manifestation and connection efforts.

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170. Everything You Need to Know about Adobe's T&C Changes and the FTC Lawsuit Jun 24, 2024

What does Adobe’s latest legal trouble mean for your content and your rights?
Today, I’m breaking down the recent developments with the FTC’s lawsuit over Adobe’s controversial subscription practices. We’ll also explore how Adobe’s vague terms and conditions have stirred concerns among creatives and consumers. I’ll unpack the lawsuit’s key points, its implications for us, and how Adobe has responded with updated terms.
Tune in to hear:

How Adobe’s subscription practices landed them in hot water with the FTC
Adobe’s June 18 updates to their terms and what it means for your business
What rights you retain over your content amid Adobe’s new policy changes
How Adobe’s AI tools could impact your work and how to navigate their usage
The broader implications of the FTC’s crackdown on misleading subscription services

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169. Interview with Hayley Paige: How She Reclaimed Her Brand Name and Her Advice for Legally Protecting Yourself as a Creator Jun 19, 2024

When your brand and creative freedom are on the line, how do you fight back? Hayley Paige’s story is a masterclass in resilience.
I am so excited to welcome Hayley to the podcast today as she reflects on her early career in the wedding fashion industry, the legal dispute over her trademark, and how she emerged stronger, reclaiming her identity and reviving her brand. You’ll also hear from Hayley on the importance of legal advocacy for creators and her future plans for fashion and brand innovation.

What you’ll hear:

Hayley’s early journey as a wedding dress designer
How the JLM lawsuit reshaped her career and her reflections on the settlement and reclaiming her name and intellectual property
Why having the right legal support is crucial and what Hayley wishes she knew earlier about contracts and trademarks
The broader impact of Hayley’s legal case on social media rights for creators and entrepreneurs
A Girl You Might Know- Hayley’s foundation to support creatives with legal advice and resources
Advice for navigating legal protection as a small business owner who is just getting started
Hayley’s vision for her brand, including new designs and how she plans to innovate moving forward

Grab the free trademark guide here: thelegalpaige.com/trademarkguide
Connect with Hayley:

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168. Breaking Down the Hayley Paige Lawsuit and Why It Matters to You Jun 17, 2024

Can a name trademark cost you your business? In just a few days, you’ll get to hear from Hayley Paige herself, but in the meantime I am catching you up on what happened in one of the most high-profile legal cases in the fashion industry.
We'll unpack key takeaways about owning your social media accounts, knowing your contracts, long-term business strategy, and protecting your intellectual property—all things that are crucial if you’re running a business.

You’ll hear:

The timeline of events with her employment and the JLM Couture v Gutman (aka Hayley Paige) legal battle
A summary of the final resolution
The legal lessons learned from this case and ways you can protect your own brand as a small business

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167. The Legal Paige 2.0: BTS of My Maternity Leave, Team Expansion, and What’s Ahead Jun 11, 2024

Welcome to The Legal Paige Podcast, Era 2.0!

After taking a little hiatus from the podcast (because it simply didn’t feel aligned) I’m back with a CLEAR vision on what I want for this podcast moving forward. The gist? While I love love love sharing legal content, I also want to share a bit more about my business mindset, CEO mindset, and business tips + tricks. A decade into this gig and I have some wisdom, failures, and successes that will be helpful for others to learn from!

In this episode, I give an unfiltered update on all the things happening in my life both personally + professionally. Press play and you’ll get a glimpse into:

How maternity leave really went
The lessons I learned from trying to execute 2 big launches in less than a month
The 6 new job titles I’m adding to my team
The area of my business I’m managing for the first time in years,
How I’m prioritizing health and friendships during a particularly busy season of life

If I can ask anything from you, it’d be to go give it a listen and write a review with your feedback. As I bring the podcast back to life, I’d love to know what resonated with you + what you’d like to learn about in the upcoming episodes.
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166: Everything You Should Know About Cooling Off Periods, No Downgrades Language, and Chargeback Fraud Feb 19, 2024

We're diving into a topic that sometimes is a bit uncomfortable, but it's truly essential for your business's financial, legal, and customer health.

Specifically, how slow sales or taking sales back might be affecting your bottom line and what you can do about it legally. As business owners, we do often put our clients' needs before our own, sometimes to the detriment of our own financial well-being. But here is the hard truth... Your money is just as important as your clients' money, and it is not greedy to prioritize your own bottom line! Especially in challenging economic times like we have right now.

In episode 166 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am tackling a question straight from The Legal Paige Facebook Community. We dive into the what you should know about cooling off periods, no downgrades language in your contract, and chargeback fraud!

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE:

Tune into Episode 166, I will provide insight into this essential conversation, that may be uncomfortable but is nonetheless essential for every single business owner. Because over here at The Legal Paige I want to empower you both legally and within your business to operate as a smart, forward-thinking, and legal business owner! And if you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

165: Planning For The Future: Securing Your Business Legacy Dec 19, 2023

As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, it's only natural to think about and somewhat start planning for the future of your business.

We plan out where we see ourselves in 3, 5, and even 10 years from now. If we are thinking of starting a family, a major life event, or a move… We often start planning ahead so we can find the help we will need to keep our business running smoothly, what personal to-do’s we can assign to someone else, and more.
Now, as dark as this sounds, we also need to plan on if something unfortunate happens to us and we are not here to run our business. This is beyond the temporary situations of getting sick, a small injury, or personal emergency. I am talking about answering the question, “What happens to my business if I die?".

In episode 165 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I share why it is so critical to plan on who inherits our business’s management, how our clients and current contracts will be handled, who has access to bank accounts and online platforms, and various ways to protect ourselves and our business from such an unimaginable (but definitely possible) situation.

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Tune into Episode 165, I will provide insight into this unimaginable topic, that may be uncomfortable but is nonetheless essential for every single business owner. Because over here at The Legal Paige I want to empower you both legally and within your business to operate as a smart, forward-thinking, and legal business owner! And if you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Communitywhere thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

164: Should Wedding Planners Actually Sign Contracts For Their Clients? Nov 14, 2023

Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of wedding planners and vendors. Specifically why, in most cases, legally speaking planners might want to hit the brakes on signing those vendor contracts on behalf of their clients.
Yep, you guessed it—there are some serious legal angles to consider! Legal liability and risk management being the key one.

Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered.
Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that model release? (Think here both parents in a family photo shoot or only one?!)
In episode 164 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we share why strongly advise against ever signing on your client's behalf. The lines of who the client is and who is liable to the vendors if the worst happens (think cancellation or rescheduling, or a natural disaster, or someone gets injured or hurt) becomes blurry. You do not want to be stuck in a situation where you are fighting with your clients AND event vendors on who is liable if/when the worst happens. In legal terms, this is called ‘joint and several liability’ and we are trying to help you avoid being on the hook for those sticky situations.

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Tune into Episode 164 for an episode is focused squarely on the world planners and vendors. We'll be covering ins and outs of why you don't ever want to sign on behalf of your clients (or accept a planners signature in the case of vendors). And if you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

163: Understand Model Releases: Know How to Use Them (and Why it Matters) Oct 20, 2023

Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of photography, specifically the often-underestimated yet incredibly crucial model release clauses woven into those photography agreements with clients.

It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between.

Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered.
Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that model release? (Think here both parents in a family photo shoot or only one?!)
What happens when someone who didn't sign the release pops up in the photos? Hold tight, because that's on the menu too.

In Episode 163 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we are diving into model releases and what you need to know, who should sign them, and privacy concerns.

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Tune into Episode 163 for an episode is focused squarely on the world of photography. We'll be covering ins and outs of model releases — everything from who signs them to those privacy concerns that can pop up during client conversations. If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

162: My Service Provider Deleted EVERYTHING, Here's How To Deal... Sep 19, 2023

One of the smartest things we can do to grow our businesses is HIRE.

It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between.

But what happens if you hire someone as a contractor and things go majorly wrong?

How can you stay legal and protect your business? What steps can you take to prevent something going even more wrong once the cookie starts to crumble.

In Episode 162 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am sharing how you can protect your business assets and what happens if a relationship with a service provider goes wrong.

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Tune into Episode 162 for a service-provider horror story that changed how I do business, ideas on how you can legally protect your business before sticky situations happen, what to do if your service-provider deletes everything, and more! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

161: The Third Party Payor Is Refusing To Sign… Now What? Aug 29, 2023

Attention, Photographers, Planners, Videographers, DJs, Florists, and all service providers collaborating with couples and their families for weddings and events… This episode of The Legal Paige Podcast is tailor-made for you.

Recently, within The Legal Paige Facebook Community, a member encountered a rather tricky scenario. Parents of the couple opted to cover the costs for the services provided.

Our community member, keen on staying legally sound, went the extra mile by furnishing the parents with a third-party payor addendum sourced from our shop.

But here's the twist—the parent in question wasn't too thrilled, said some unkind words, and declined to put pen to paper. Now, legally speaking, this raises a major red flag.

Now, what's the best course of action for this service provider? Is it a matter of discontinuing their relationship with the clients? Should they proceed with the third-party payment sans the signed agreement?

In Episode 161 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we delve into this complex scenario, exploring how to navigate these challenging waters. And fear not, because I'll be offering my expert guidance as your friendly online attorney!

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Tune into Episode 161 for a service-provider horror story that proves just how important it is to have a third party payor addendum, and how to navigate a sticky situation when the third party declined to put pen to paper! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

160: How To LEGALLY Navigate Facebook Marketplace Aug 15, 2023

Are you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items?

As your friendly online attorney, I want you to be legally savvy in all areas of your life (even outside of clients and contracts). So what do you need to know about buying and selling on online marketplaces?

Well, the sticky situations are truly endless:

What if you get a *like-new* air purifier from the neighbor down the street… only to find out it doesn't work when you get home?

Or what if you sold someone a used microwave and they messaged you after they picked it up saying the turntable doesn’t move correctly and now they want to bring it back for a refund??

In Episode 160 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m sharing my legal marketplace how-to’s, experiences, and the legal doctrine “Buyer Beware”!

BUYER BEWARE

I am sure you have heard of the phrase ‘Buyer Beware’ but may not know the legal implications or definition. ‘Buyer Beware’ is a legal concept that comes from the Latin phrase Caveat emptor, quia ignorare non-debuit quod jus alienum emit which translates to “Let a purchaser beware, for he ought not to be ignorant of the nature of the property which he is buying from another party.”

‘Buyer Beware’ in basic terms is the duty of a buyer to inspect, test, and agree to an item before buying it. More specifically if an item does not come brand new from a certified merchant a buyer understands and acknowledges that the item is sold as-is.

As a buyer, make sure you fully inspect any item you buy and understand that once you put it in your car and drive away… that’s it and you own it no matter if it works for another year or not. Buyers should never put money down on the table before seeing and testing the item. This not only helps prevent you from receiving faulty items but also protects you from potential fraud. If you are a buyer purchasing used items you must know you are taking on a risk when you buy used items…so BEWARE of what you buy.

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Tune into Episode 160 and learn more about how to navigate the world of Facebook marketplace from a legal perspective! If you want more helpful advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

159: Here's How To LEGALLY Pay Yourself As an Entrepreneur Jul 10, 2023

Entrepreneurship isn’t all about the money–but it sure is a good feeling to see that paycheck come in. So how do you make sure that 1. You actually get paid and 2. You pay yourself, legally?

Part of the reason why you start a business is to make money for yourself and to do that you have to know how to pay yourself. In Episode 159 of The Legal Paige Podcast we are going to take you back to the basics and talk about how to pay yourself legally to keep your business structure (and the advantages it provides) in tact, how to legally accept payments from clients, and what to do when clients want to send a payment to you personally versus your business. There are real sticky situations that you are going to experience at some point. And having the knowledge to handle these situations and the protection in place is only going to help you and your business.

Step One: Have A Business Bank Account

The first step to legally paying yourself as a business owner is to keep all of your business money in a Business Account. Even though certain business organizations do not require you to keep your business profits separate from your personal finances, you should still keep business profits and expenses separate! Keeping your business finances apart from your personal account will make it easier to do the accounting work for your business and file taxes at the end of the year. Additionally, it will be easier for you to pay yourself a consistent salary if your accounts are separate.

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Tune into Episode 158 and learn more about cancellations including how to cancel if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances or an emergency, the clauses I recommend you have in your cancellation contract, and more tips on how to handle cancellations with professionalism!

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

157: How Do I Legally Sign A Contract on Behalf of My Business? May 09, 2023

Most small business owners I know are 1. Badass and 2. Constantly running between one project and another. There are always SO many things to be done and at times “small” tasks (like making sure contracts are properly sent and signed) can be tedious.

The catch? Sometimes the seemingly smallest tasks aren’t so small when they can have BIG legal consequences. If your business is a limited liability company (LLC) or has multiple owners, this podcast episode is for you.

A popular question in The Legal Paige Community is “Can one person sign on behalf of an LLC?” or “Do all owners need to sign every business contract?” In this podcast episode, I am answering these questions and giving you my legal take on how and who should be signing contracts on behalf of your business.

YOUR BUSINESS FORMATION MATTERS

When you’re signing a contract, your business’ formation matters. Unlike sole proprietors who are their business (and can sign as their business) an LLC is considered a separate legal entity from you as the owner.

That means owners will sign on behalf of the company. You don't need to sign a contract as “The Legal Paige, LLC'' for example, but rather you as the owner will sign YOUR legal name as an authorized representative of the company.

So for example I would sign it as “Paige Griffith” with the title of your position below your signature, so again just as an example, for myself I would then add in the title, “Owner of The Legal Paige, LLC”.

A good thing to note is this doesn’t mean you are personally responsible for debts or liabilities incurred under a contract. You are still afforded the protection of limited liability that an LLC offers when you are the owner signing your name on behalf of the business. And knowing how to properly sign your contract as an LLC is important for keeping that protection bubble of your LLC intact.

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Press play on Episode 157 and learn more about how to sign a contract if your business has multiple owners, what sole proprietors need to think about when it comes to signing contracts, and my overarching legal take on the matter! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

156: Every Entrepreneur's 3 Lines of Defense: Insurance, Contracts, and Business Structure Apr 25, 2023

When it comes to running a successful business, it can feel like there are A LOT of legal aspects to consider (and many entrepreneurs become overwhelmed trying to stay on top of it all). Protecting your business is important and there are several ways to do it…but at The Legal Paige we like to tell business owners that what you really need is the business triangle: Insurance, Contracts and the right Business Structure.

While you can't prevent legal issues from arising, having these three main lines of protections with your business will protect your assets and your business if the worst does happen!

In Episode 156, we'll dive into the importance of insurance and how it can protect your business in the event of unforeseen circumstances, your business’s contracts and how they can help define the terms and conditions of your business relationships, and the crucial role that business structure plays in limiting liability and protecting your personal assets.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how all three of these things work together when a legal issue pops up (and the various lines of defense these create to protect you)

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Tune into Episode 156 for more information on the “business triangle” and WHY it’s so important for protecting your business! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

155: DBA's: How to Legally Use Multiple Names for Your Business Apr 11, 2023

Let’s say you came up with an AMAZING business name, it’s an extension of your legal name, but it is so unique. You know it exists no where else, and you are literally giddy thinking about what the future holds.

While you are marketing, and doing business under this name, I want to share with you why you should file a DBA application and what it can do for your business..

Whether you are a sole proprietor doing business under a different name then your legally given name. Or you are a seasoned business owner, thinking of operating an extension under your LLC using a different name… this episode is for you.

WHAT IS A DBA?

“Doing Business As” aka “DBA” means that you are running your business under a different name than the name of your business. Sometimes when you start your business your bills and paperwork are under one name but the name that you advertise under is another name. For instance, if you are a sole proprietor that is using a name that is different from your own legal name you would have a DBA (i.e. my personal name is Paige Griffith and my DBA would be “The Legal Paige”). Additionally, if you are an LLC, and you are operating an extension of your business under a name that is different than the legally registered LLC name you would be using a DBA name (i.e. your biz is called Christa's Corner, LLC but you sell things online as “Christa’s Beautiful Belonging”).

WHO SHOULD FILE A DBA?

People often wonder why the heck a DBA is even necessary. Operating under a DBA is a great way to separate your business name from your legal name if you are operating as a sole proprietorship. Additionally, having a DBA will ultimately help you grow, expand, and be an official biz in the eyes of your customers and other businesses in your area because you are operating under a more official name.

Before you start operating under a DBA you need to register it with the state. I cannot tell you how many small businesses operate as a sole proprietorship but have not filed ANYTHING with their state. Here is the main thing you need to know as a sole proprietor: If you are operating your business with a name other than your legal given name you MUST file your DBA in your state and/or county.

It is also often required to have a DBA if you want to set up a business bank account. Although some banks do not require it and you may use your social security number, I STILL recommend getting a DBA to be official with your state.

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Tune into Episode 156 for more information on DBA’s including HOW to actually file a DBA and why this is so important for your business! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

154: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generated Content & Copyright Laws Mar 23, 2023

As an entrepreneur, you're always on the lookout for ways to stay ahead of the curve and grow your business. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it's becoming more and more tempting to use online tools and programs to generate content for your brand. But, before you jump on the AI bandwagon, let's talk about the legal implications.

How can you use AI content legally? Do you need a licensing agreement? Can you copyright AI-generated text and pictures? These are the burning questions we'll be tackling in Episode 154 of The Legal Paige Podcast.

What IS AI-Generated Content?

AI-generated content is content that is created using machine learning algorithms, without any direct human input. AI can generate text, images, videos, and even entire websites. For small business owners, AI-generated content can be a game-changer because it can save time and resources. Instead of spending hours creating social media posts, blog content, or product descriptions, business owners can use AI tools and programs to generate content quickly and efficiently.

Can My Business Own AI-Generated Content? Is It Copyrightable?

The answer to this question depends on the specific circumstances of your business and the content that has been generated. In general, businesses can own AI-generated content if they have a license agreement in place with the AI technology provider that grants ownership rights. However, it's important to note that the copyrightability of AI-generated content is a gray area in the legal landscape. In the United States, the Copyright Office has stated that it will only register works created by a human author, which could exclude AI-generated content from copyright protection. However, there is ongoing debate about this issue, and some legal experts believe that AI-generated content should be eligible for copyright protection. All in all, right now as I record this episode in March 2023, it is possible for businesses to own AI-generated content, and it may be eligible for copyright protection. However, it's important to note that the level of involvement of AI in creating the content must be carefully considered. To be eligible for copyright protection, the majority of the work must be created by a human author, with AI only playing a supportive or supplemental role.

What Do I Absolutely Need To Know Regarding The Legalities of Using AI?

Simply put: DISCLOSE WHEN YOU ARE USING AI. When you use AI toward any commercial endeavor, you absolutely should let consumers and the public know AI contributed! Otherwise, you can be at risk of a software company claiming copyright infringement or consumers claiming misrepresentation.

TLP’s suggestion is to do two key things:

Put a disclaimer within your Website Terms & Conditions if you are utilizing AI to create any type of content you are posting on your website. That means if you use AI to write the copy on your website, write blog posts, create stock images, etc. you absolutely should be disclosing that to users.
Put a clause in your client contract if you are utilizing AI in any way for the services you are providing. This is also the most ethical way to approach the use of AI right now because of consumer unawareness until it becomes more mainstream in society.

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Press play on Episode 154 and learn more about Artificial Intelligence (AI), how to legally use AI as a small business owner and so much more.

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

153: Potential Clients NOT Signing Your Contracts? Here's How to Motivate 'Em... Mar 15, 2023

Here's the situation: You had a client inquire about your services (yay!). They seemed excited and the conversation led you to send over a contract. You wait and wait for a response only to hear crickets…so you end up signing on another client for the date in question. You can’t wait around forever, right?

But then the original client comes back and says they are ready to sign. Your stomach drops because you gave away the spot and now you have an angry ex-potential client on your hands demanding that they have that date despite their own lack of communication.

What do you do? Do you give in and cancel the other contract? What if they leave a terrible review about you? In Episode 153 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I dig into this sticky situation and let you in on how I would handle it (and how you can avoid it in the first place).

HOW TO RESPOND IN THIS (STICKY) SITUATION

The most important thing you can do to address this situation is to respond back with the facts! Tell the person that you communicated with them in X way X amount of times. Explain that you book your services on a first come first serve basis and that you waited a certain amount of time (say two weeks) with an open contract and didn’t hear from them. Reiterate that you moved onto a new client, apologize, but be firm in your stance that your services are highly sought after and it’s not your fault that they had such a delay.

TIPS FOR AVOIDING PROBLEMS LIKE THIS IN THE FUTURE

Always set a deadline for when your contracts need to be signed, clearly communicate to your clients that if they don't sign by that date you will open the date back up to other inquiries. Especially important here with sought-after dates.
Follow up 24 hours prior to the contract deadline. Alert the potential client that their deadline is approaching and a signature is necessary to make things official - documentation and proof are your friends here!
Tie up loose ends. After the contract deadline has passed, follow up with the client and say that the contract signing period has lapsed. Therefore, you will open their date back up. Remind them that if they would like to book services or they choose another date, they will have to sign a contract at that time and your pricing is subject to change.

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Tune into Episode 153 of The Legal Paige Podcast for more details about how to handle this sticky situation and avoid it in the future. You don’t want to miss my BEST tip for motivating potential clients to sign ASAP toward the end of the episode.

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

152: I Experienced Bank Fraud, Here's What I Learned Feb 16, 2023

After experiencing bank fraud pretty significantly at the end of January, I recorded this podcast episode to open up about my experience. One day I woke up, checked my bank account, and noticed a HUGE, and I mean HUGE fraudulent transaction from my bank account. Once I thought I had gotten it all figured out with my bank, we had more fraud hit another business bank account.

After having a bit of time to process and time pass, I am now ready to impart some of these lessons to you, and shed some light on how you can legally protect yourself, separate your bank accounts accordingly, keep your assets separate, and ultimately, why I HIGHLY suggest having an LLC or C corp.

WHAT IS FRAUD?

According to dictionary.com, fraud is deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.

Wire fraud is the use of electronic communication with the intent to commit financial fraud. A scammer poses as a trusted source, usually a vendor, company, or family member, and requests an immediate wire transfer of funds. The fraudster will usually play up the urgent need for the funds, often claiming an emergency, as a way to emotionally manipulate the victims.

Now why does this sticky situation matter to you as a business owner? Because it can literally happen to ANYONE, including your friendly online attorney who’s generally got her shiz together.

HOW CAN YOU LEGALLY PROTECT YOURSELF?

Generally speaking, try to use a card to pay for services. A credit card is honestly best because it's not tied to your bank account, but a debit card is fine as a second best option because you can hot card it and cancel it immediately and just get a new one. However, of course, the reality is that if you’re an online business owner like me, you probably have 9823 million online platforms tied to your card for it to auto pay monthly. BUT, my big big big suggestion for you here is to stop paying by check for things and also try your hardest to avoid paying using your bank account number.
*If you are using the same bank for personal and business purposes, get two different logins for your accounts!
Stop storing your passwords on Google chrome or any other type of auto password generator. This is one of the easiest ways for a hacker to get access to your online accounts.
Check your bank accounts daily, if not every other day (that’s what the bank suggested to me).
If you save passwords anywhere, save them in a highly encrypted, two-factor authentication password security program. We actually moved from Lastpass to Keeper because of this issue. And, I’m not going to lie, I’ve been talking with some cyber security gurus about what happened with me and they even said keeping a Rolodex or little notepad of your passwords is oftentimes LESS of a security risk than keeping them in an online platform. Hackers are getting more and more sophisticated and it's really something we all need to be better about. It's not IF it will happen to you, it's when.

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Tune into Episode 152 and learn more about my experience with bank fraud including tips for protecting yourself, why you should separate your LLC accordingly, and more. Also, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

151: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 2 Jan 17, 2023

With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals.

The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we should be a certain point by now for Q1 to be successful.

In part two of this podcast series, I want to take you on a journey of creating your roadmap of your goals and how this will set us on the right path to creating a rock solid foundation for the rest of the year. And like I mentioned, having this roadmap is really going to help curb the squirrel-like brain you may be feeling. Because as business owners, we are here to create lasting, sustainable growth and in order to do that you need to have a foundation that is as rock solid as the contract you send your clients.

START WITH SMOOTH OPERATIONS + PROVISION

I want you to imagine that you could snap your fingers or wiggle your nose and INSTANTLY achieve all of your goals! But hitting all your goals overnight would probably not be all good news. Usually we are not prepared for this type of growth overnight. I want you to use this prompt as an exercise to uncover what you truly need to do to not only hit your goals, but to have a solid foundation in place to support them!

What would go wrong?

What would break?

What other issues would this cause in your life / biz?

This prompt will help you uncover the people, processes, systems, and tasks that are essential to your success. You could even say they are squirrel-proof!

To give you an example, let’s say one of the big goals you set was launching a course and enrolling over 100 students. If you enrolled those students right now, what would the onboarding look like? Would you even be able to send out that many contracts, accept that many payments, and actually be about to onboard everyone with customer service top of mind?

Now I want you to break down all that needs to be done, so things don’t go wrong. So sticky situations hopefully don’t happen. What do you need to put in place now in Q1, what do you need to plug into Q2, and Q3 to make this a successful launch? Because odds are if you are launching something in 2023, all the prep work needs to be done long before Q4.

It’s important after we have set our roadmap for our big goals, to get clear on finding any leaks that could be exposed or amplified when achieving that goal. Again, as we go back to our road trip we are on for 2023, this would be making sure there is air in all 4 tires, that the windshield washer fluid is full, that you don’t need an oil change any time soon. Sort of putting out the fires before they become fires.

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Tune into Episode 151 and learn more about setting a roadmap for 2023 including preparing your taxes, using contracts and insurance, and smooth operations. If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

150: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 1 Jan 10, 2023

With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals.

The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we should be a certain point by now for Q1 to be successful.

In this two-part podcast series, I want to take you on a journey of creating your roadmap of your goals and how this will set us on the right path to creating a rock solid foundation for the rest of the year. And like I mentioned, having this roadmap is really going to help curb the squirrel-like brain you may be feeling where nuts are falling all around you (whether that be on social media, in your work email inbox, talking to your friends) and you want to munch on them all. But, that’s not sustainable and its hard to know which ones work best. Because as business owners, we are here to create lasting, sustainable growth and in order to do that you need to have a plan and lay the proper groundwork for everything to be properly built on top of.

WHY YOU SHOULD SET A GOALS ROADMAP

During the first few weeks of the New Year, it’s imperative for small businesses to set concrete goals for the upcoming year. Without gaining the clarity on what it is you want to achieve in 2023, and without connecting the dots…you are going to find yourself in the first sticky situation of the year- squirrel brain. If we go to the metaphor of our road trip, this is going to have you driving in circles all year, stuck in the everyday doing motion and it’s going to take you off the path of your aligned dreams. Having a path is essential in every road trip.

As you are setting these goals, I also encourage you to set milestones metrics with your new goals. These milestones help you and your team to identify the progress you are making and reassure you that you are on the right path! How much do you hope to be making by certain points in the year, if you are running launches and sales… How much revenue and students do you hope to bring in and enroll? And if you aren’t sure what metrics to set, look at how well you did the previous year and what you want to grow by. This is going to give you a clear direction on where you need to go, and help prioritize what needs to be done next. Kind of like setting your GPS for your road trip knowing which turns to take and what highways to avoid.

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Tune into Episode 150 and learn more about setting a roadmap for 2023 including communicating about your goals, getting team members on the same page, and more! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

149: Your Business Won’t Spontaneously Combust Between Christmas + New Years Dec 20, 2022

With the holidays quickly approaching, the week between Christmas and New Years can seem like the most hectic time for business owners. How are we supposed to prepare for year end + focus on the new year all while trying to spend quality time with our family and create memories? It’s easy to feel the pull, and the guilt of what we should be doing in our business- frantically checking and refreshing emails- and what we should be doing with our family (aka lounging, snacking on delicious meals, and wondering what day of the week it is).

In today’s episode I am going to share why your business won’t spontaneously combust if you take the week off between Christmas and New Years and some easy tips for setting boundaries during your down time.

TIP #1: TURN YOUR OUT OF OFFICE ON

Write a cute little holiday message, and let your clients know when you will be back in the office. I promise you, there will be ZERO emergencies between now and then. By setting the boundary and letting your clients know should they email you– you’re providing the customer service we all strive for.

TIP #2: DON’T WORRY ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA .

Plan a holiday post, and then delete the app for a bit. I promise NOT sharing your services, or ways to work with you is not going to make or break your business. Likely your ideal clients are always going to be off social media and with their families as well. So save that hard hitting business post for 2023, where it’s likely to gain the traction it deserves anyways!

TIP #3: LOCK AWAY YOUR WORK COMPUTER

I’m sure that course you bought over Black Friday is super enticing to do on this week off, but is it really time off? From experience, if you do try to tackle that business course, you likely aren’t going to be putting the energy behind it that it deserves. Any action steps needed to take will likely slip off your to-do list. I recommend waiting until 2023 to tackle that project.

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Press play on Episode 149 and hear my full run-down on taking time off between the holidays! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

148: Small Business Trend Predictions for 2023 Dec 06, 2022

If we learned anything this past year, it’s that things are ALWAYS changing. As an entrepreneur, it can be incredibly consuming to keep up with it all and to figure out what you should be implementing, marketing, and doing as a business owner when things shift on the daily. Not to mention– there isn’t much extra time to give! Between working with clients, taking care of yourself, and spending time with loved ones…who has time to research the trends and predictions for 2023?

That’s where this podcast episode comes in. In Episode 148 I did the research for you and am sharing the biggest trends we are going to see with business’ next year.

MORE FROM THIS EPISODE:

Tune into Episode 146 and learn:

Office improvements that count as deductions.
How to stock up on supplies + prepay expenses.
Why legal contracts are a great tax write-off.
How to write off bad business debts.
Employee bonuses and gifts that count as deductions.
And so much more!

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

145: 4 Contracts Clauses That Can HELP Save You THOUSANDS Nov 15, 2022

We've all been there before with a nightmare client, right?

And if you're new to business and haven’t had your share of stressful clients- it’s probably a matter of when not if. Less-than-ideal clients are an expected part of business ownership; however, if you haven't legally protected yourself, the damage they do can go far beyond headaches. Sticky client situations can lead to loss of significant amounts of revenue and time as well as decrease your emotional well being and increase your stress with lawsuits.

While I can't promise you a magic solution to prevent nightmare clients- I do have ways you can protect yourself before you ever find yourself working with them. In Episode 145, I go over the 4 clauses you should have in your contract to set you up for success within your client relationships (and ultimately help save you thousands in needless legal costs)! These clauses will protect you from legal action and provide you with an escape route for when things turn south.

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Press play on Episode 145 and you’ll learn:

What is a Scope of Service Clause
What is a Limitations of Liability Clause
What is a Scope Creep Clause
What is a Cancellation Clause
The reason you should peek at TLP’s a la carte clauses to bolster your contract.

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

144: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 2 Nov 08, 2022

Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like?

Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue streams that have catapulted them to success. But what ideas are actually going to work in 2023?

After all, we’ve seen in the past 2+ years, we want to build businesses that can withstand it all. But sometimes the logistics of HOW to implement new revenue streams feel murky. Especially if you are a service provider feeling like the only way to grow your business is to trade more time for money.

In part two of this two-part series, I am going to help you cut through all the noise we hear online and share the strategies I recommend the MOST. In this episode, I focus on 2 income streams that you can add to your existing business, especially ones that will help you make more while working less.

By the end of this series, my goal is for you to feel ready to hit the ground running with your new (legally legit) revenue stream.

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Press play on Episode 144 and listen as I dig into 2 more promising income streams for 2023. You’ll learn:

The benefits of turning your knowledge into an online course.
How to legally protect your business when offering online courses.
Why I love subscriptions and membership programs.
The legal products your toolkit needs if you want to get into memberships.
And so much more!

If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series HERE! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

143: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 1 Nov 01, 2022

Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like?

Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue streams that have catapulted them to success. But what ideas are actually going to work in 2023?

After all we’ve seen in the past 2+ years, we want to build businesses that can withstand it all. But sometimes the logistics of HOW to implement new revenue streams feels murky. Especially if you are a service provider feeling like the only way to grow your business is to trade more time for money.

In part one of this two part series, I am going to help you cut through all the noise we hear online and share the strategies I recommend the MOST. In this episode I focus on 3 income streams that you can add to your existing business, especially ones that will help you make more while working less.

By the end of this series, my goal is for you to feel ready to hit the ground running with your new (legally legit) revenue stream.

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Press play on Episode 143 and listen as I dig into 3 promising income streams for 2023. You’ll learn:

Easy digital product ideas that could boost your bottom line.
How to legally protect your business when selling digital products online.
Why I love affiliate marketing (and how much TLP brings in from our amazing affiliates).
The legal products your toolkit needs if you want to get into affiliate marketing.
And so much more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series coming soon! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

142: The 4 Best Hires I Made (That Saved Me 20+ Hours Per Month) Oct 25, 2022

Do you find yourself wishing - DREAMING - of having more time?

What would an extra 20 hours a month mean for you and your business?

Let’s face it, as entrepreneurs we wear SO MANY hats (especially in the first few years of business as we start to pave our own path). CEO, CFO, assistant, customer service rep, tech support, designer, social media manager, therapist, coach, visionary…the list goes on and on.

All of the roles and responsibilities on our plate can really take a toll on us as people– but they also can take away from our craft. The more roles we take on, the more time we are away from doing what we actually love. Soon we can find ourselves wondering why we “followed our passion” when our jobs don’t even resemble what we first started out to do.

Over here at TLP when we are out of our zones of genius, we refer to them as ‘Frankenstein Roles’, …these roles are TIME SUCKERS.

When your weeks are filled with Frankenstein Roles, it costs you:

Time (In your business, away from your craft)
Time (Outside your business, with your family, etc)
Money (If you had those hours back to focus on areas that GROW the business)
Sanity (When you are sucked into this kind of work, it drains you and leads to burnout a lot faster than when you are in flow doing what you love.)

So how do you break free?

The answer is simple: Hiring!

I know hiring can sound like a big leap! (Where do I start? Who do I hire? What do I need in place before I bring someone onto my team)? In Episode 142, I’m pulling back the curtain to share with you the 4 best hires I made that saved me 20+ hours a month!

If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

141: What Canadian Business Owners Need to Know About Their Contracts with Courtney Yaremchuk, J.D. Oct 18, 2022

Have you heard the exciting news?! The Legal Paige now has contracts available for Canadians! If you are a Canadian entrepreneur, TLP can now help you get legally legit.

In this episode of The Legal Paige podcast, I introduce the attorney we brought on board to help make Canadian Contracts come to life. Courtney is a Canadian lawyer with a general practice based in rural Saskatchewan. The bulk of her work as a lawyer is focused on corporate law, real estate, and wills and estate administration. She is a wife, mother to a new baby born early this year, and lives on a mixed grain and cattle farm!

The Canadian Catalog would NEVER have been able to happen without the help of our gal Courtney and I know you’ll enjoy this episode as we dive into all the important differences between Canadian and US law.

THE BIG DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CANADIAN + US LEGAL SYSTEM

There are a lot of similarities in the US and Canadian legal system– but the biggest difference between our two country’s contracts lies in the boilerplate clauses. (Boilerplate clauses are those legal-language-heavy clauses that are found at the bottom of your contract). This is because the Canadian courts have been really clear about HOW they are going to interpret contract clauses when there is a dispute…so Canadians need to be especially careful with the wording to make sure the meaning is clear to everyone involved.

Another huge difference between the two jurisdictions is the type of damages that will be awarded. Canadian courts rarely offer high rewards for damages in any case- whether that’s a contract dispute or otherwise. The only way you’ll see a high reward is if there was malicious conduct or highly reprehensible behavior (which is rare and hard to prove). Canadian courts DO often offer awards on cost to the winning party– if you go to trial with somebody in a contract dispute and you win, the other party might be ordered to pay your legal costs up to that point. If you're going all the way to trial you are spending upwards of $50,000 in legal fees so it’s really important for Canadian business owners to be aware of that and to have their bases covered with strong legal contracts.

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Press play on Episode 141 listen as we dive deep into the nuances between Canadian and US law. You’ll learn how Canadians should approach Website Terms and Conditions, the differences between copyright law (i.e. the surprising person that actually owns a photograph in Canada), how Canadians should register their businesses, employment laws to be aware of, how the Canadian Courts have handled Covid and service based contracts like ours, and Courtney’s best tips for Canadian business owners.

The Legal Paige is so excited to now have Canadian Contracts available in the shop! Courtney has been a major piece in getting our Canadian Catalog set up and is working through converting all of our TLP Products to living Canadian documents. The biggest takeaway I have for Canadian entrepreneurs- and really all entrepreneurs- is that NOW is the time to get legally legit. Now is the time to get protected. Now is the time to not shove things under the rug to deal with on another day. Your contracts are so important for your business– they are living documents that shift and grow as your business changes and they set the tone in your working relationship with clients.

140: How to Use Licensing Agreements to Protect Your Photography Business Sep 20, 2022

If you’re a photographer you know how hard you work to get the perfect shot.

Between creating an ideal lighting scenario, mastering composition, choosing the correct lens, and ensuring your photo sessions run smoothly– you tell a story unlike any other. Many people don’t understand the astronomical amount of post-processing work that happens before a client ever sees their final images (which makes it even more frustrating when someone uses your work for their advertising without consent or payment).

Situations like this pop up all the time in the photography industry. Maybe a venue uses your image on a magazine advertisement without paying for the rights to use it or you see a local dress shop using your images for their latest campaign. In fact, The TLP Facebook Community is filled with questions surrounding this exact topic so you are in good company if you’ve ever wondered, “How do I protect my images while also being generous with my work?”

The solution is quite simple…a licensing agreement can help!

Although vendors often work together, that does not mean you have to give your copyrighted work to vendors for free nor can your vendors automatically use your photos without consent. In Episode 140 of The Legal Paige Podcast I dig into the power of licensing agreements and how you can ultimately leverage them in your business.

DO PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR IMAGES?

Before we dig into licensing agreements, let’s address the legal heavy question on your mind: Do photographers have sole copyright ownership over their images?

The answer is YES! A hundred times over, yes.

(Under U.S. Law, The Copyright Act of 1976 and Title U.S.C. 17 to be exact).

Copyright protection exists the moment your work is created and fixed in a tangible form that can be seen either directly (in a physical form) or with the aid of a machine or device, such as a digital/film camera and computer.

This means you have copyright ownership over your photographs the moment your clients pose, say cheese, or make a funny face and your button is clicked.

With all this in mind remember this: vendors should NOT be using your photos without your permission, in fact NO ONE should be using your photos for commercial reasons without your permission. This is considered copyright infringement and it is against the law. To help protect yourself from infringement we recommend you make it known to every vendor that they can only use your photos if they license them from you first.

SHOULD YOU SHARE YOUR IMAGES WITH VENDORS FOR FREE?

It goes without saying, I am an attorney…not your marketing advisor. There are a wide array of opinions on this topic and some marketing experts m

139: Is Your COVID Clause Up To Date? Find Out Here Sep 06, 2022

When it comes to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve come a long way since March 2020. National shutdowns and event restrictions are seemingly over (knock on wood) and many business owners are wondering whether they still need to address Covid-19 within their contracts.

The short answer? Yes.

The Covid-19 virus is still an issue, people are getting sick with new variants, and the CDC has kept quarantine measures in place for those that test positive. By no means is Covid-19 obsolete – but it also looks a lot different than it did three years ago. Many people are vaccinated, stores and businesses are fully open, events are happening on schedule, and the scary part of the pandemic seems to be behind us. With all that in mind, it’s important to review your business’ Covid-19 policies and adjust them to align with the times.

In Episode 139 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I stay at the forefront of the pandemic and share my legal perspective on how to keep your business legit and protected with the ever-changing nature of Covid-19. It has been a long three years since this virus appeared and it’s important to adapt your policies to protect yourself and your assets as the world adapts to the new normal. Covid-19 is here to stay but that doesn't mean you should be losing money or compromising your policies indefinitely. Here are a few important things to consider:

COVID-19 POSTPONEMENT + CANCELLATION CLAUSES ARE A THING OF THE PAST

At the beginning of the pandemic, many entrepreneurs added our Covid-19 Postponement & Cancellation Clause to their contract. From March-December 2020, that was100% appropriate as new clients were trying to book and wanted a little ‘pressure release’ on rescheduling in case of issues with hosting their wedding/event due to Covid.

Now, as Covid-19 has become a permanent fixture in today’s world, entrepreneurs have to make hard business rules surrounding their rescheduling and cancellation policies. More and more people in the event and wedding industry are NOT allowing clients to reschedule or cancel anymore due to Covid-19. This is because if clients are choosing to plan an event right now, they are accepting the risk that Covid poses and choose voluntarily to proceed with those planning risks. Not to mention, if you are willing to block out dates on your calendar and say no to other clients; you cannot afford to allow unending reschedules or cancellations forever.

Ultimately, it makes sense for business owners to no longer give this “pressure release valve” or “open-ended rescheduling opportunity” to their clients. In fact, this is what I recommend as we move into the foreseeable future.

AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COVID-19 AND NO RESCHEDULING CLAUSE IS THE WAY TO GO MOVING FORWARD

The Acknowledgement of Covid-19 and No Rescheduling Clause is a resource that still deserves a spot in your contract. This clause will help you communicate to your clients that you DON’T allow rescheduling due to Covid and that you have business policies in place that will apply if they try to change their date due to fear of Covid (i.e. rescheduling fees should apply!)

This clause also outlines that you will continue to perform your services for their wedding/event as long as you are legally able to do so (aka as long as there isn’t a stay-at-home order in place, you contract Covid, or you have been deemed a “close contact” with someone who tested positive and is supposed to quarantine for the health and safety of others). Thus, as long as you can operate your business and do what you are contracted to do for your clients, you will continue to do so and maintain the utmost safety and healt

138: The DANGERS of Brand Hashtags (And How To Avoid A #Lawsuit) Aug 30, 2022

Truth be told, social media hashtag strategies are becoming more complex by the day. The algorithms change on a dime and even seasoned business owners feel like they take one step forward and two steps back. Not to mention shadowbanning (where you can use one wrong hashtag that leaves you in the dark for an extended period of time) OR all the legal implications of using brand hashtags and potential copyright infringement.

It can be tempting to crawl into a metaphorical hole and never touch social media again, but as a business owner it’s smart to have some sort of online presence. With all its ups and downs, social media can help you reach people who may not have found you otherwise and that is worth its weight in gold. In Episode #138 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I break down one of the main legal dangers on social media: Using brand hashtags! Knowledge is power and by being aware of the potential pitfalls, you can navigate social media with more confidence and ease.

This episode was inspired by a question we received in The Legal Paige Facebook Community regarding Minted’s terms and conditions for using their hashtags. Basically, if you use certain hashtags like #sharemyminted or #mintedartist with a photo online then Minted claims you have essentially agreed to let them do whatever they want with the photo ( including share, reproduce, create derivative works of art from your photo without any compensation). Press play for my take on this situation as well as more tips on using brand hashtags without causing a lawsuit.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS + HASHTAGS

The first thing you should note is that a company may have intellectual property rights to their hashtags. Hashtags have become an integral part of selling products- especially on Facebook and Instagram- and courts are starting to address them in terms of intellectual property. Companies use hashtags during marketing campaigns and it reasonably follows that they want to monitor hashtag usage and prevent competitors from using it.

Can one company monopolize a hashtag? The answer is yes!

The United States Patent and Trademark Office gave some guidance regarding the protectability and registration of hashtags: “A mark comprising of or including the hash symbol (#) or the term ‘hashtag’ is registerable as a trademark of service only if it functions as an identifier of the source of the applicant’s goods or services.”

Hashtag trademarks that have been successfully registered as such in the United States include: #smilewithacoke and #cokecanpics (The Coca-Cola Company), #McDstories (McDonalds), and #makeitcount (Nike). Some hashtags that have been denied registribilty by the USPTO are #worldtravelor ( for a travel site), or #friendsgiving ( for charitable fundraising services). The distinction here is that the trademark was too broad. If you are going to trademark a brand hashtag it must identify your brand.

Although the USPTO has recognized the right to protect your brands hashtags, courts have been a bit split on the issue. A federal court in California ruled that hashtags are merely descriptive devices, not trademarks in and of themselves but in an eastern Louisiana court, hashtags w

137: The Beauty (And Bummers) of Boudoir Photography With Emily Sacco Aug 23, 2022

Boudoir Photography is a beautiful way for people to celebrate their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and boost their confidence. There’s something downright empowering about (tastefully) baring it all- especially for women who are busy juggling all the roles and rarely have time to get in touch with their inner selves. On Episode #137 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with Emily Sacco of Emily Sacco Boudoir to dive into all the beauty (and bummers) of running a luxury boudoir photography business. Every photography business has its challenges, but with boudoir you enter into particularly intimate territory with unique legal liabilities. Emily and I’s conversation will help you bolster your own boudoir photography business so you can move forward with confidence (and continue igniting confidence in the clients you serve).

MEET EMILY SACCO

Emily Sacco is a strong working mom who owns a high-end boudoir photography business, Emily Sacco Boudoir. In her line of work, she sees countless women who struggle with feeling sexy and confident. That's why Emily is so passionate about helping women feel their best. She's helped countless women unlock their inner beauty and confidence and is excited to share her knowledge with the listeners of our podcast. Emily's real-life experience with running a business focused on empowering women makes her the perfect person to speak to this topic.

She truly believes that every woman is beautiful and deserves to feel confident in her own skin, and she is excited to share her knowledge with fellow photographers of the Legal Paige Podcast. Whether you're a photographer who’s a working mom like Emily, or simply looking for advice on up leveling your photography skills, Emily's insights are sure to help, inspire, and empower you in your own business.

THE SIMPLEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS

There are numerous ways to protect your boudoir photography business and a Cancellation and Rescheduling Clause is on the TOP of our list. Boudoir sessions are a luxury service that are prone to cancellations. If a client has to choose between repairing their broken down car or the boudoir shoot they booked a few months ago- the photoshoot will likely be the first thing to go. Similarly, boudoir sessions are intimate and personal which can leave many people with cold feet as their scheduled time draws near. Emily even overbooks by 2-3 sessions each month because it’s basically industry standard to receive that many cancellations and reschedules.

All that being said, a Cancellation Clause and Rescheduling Clause is a must if you are a boudoir photographer as they outline the policies and additional fees you will uphold if a client does choose to cancel or reschedule. Being proactive and addressing these situations at the beginning of your client relationship will ultimately save your bottom line and give you peace of mind.

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Press play on Episode #137 and you’ll hear more of Emily’s must have contract clauses, why she d

136: ANOTHER Public Health Crisis? Here’s Why Force Majeure Doesn’t Apply… Aug 10, 2022

Imagine this: A wedding photographer booked a couple earlier this year. As the countdown grew closer to the big day, the monkeypox outbreak spread across the country, public health emergencies were declared, and the client spirals into a downright panic. The photographer opens up their email to find their client trying to get out of their contract due to the “national emergency”. Despite the photographers’ best customer service skills, the couple keeps persisting and states that the situation is Force Majeure- they can’t continue the event as planned and need to cancel ASAP. What should the photographer do? Do they have to cancel the event, refund the client, and take a huge loss? What legal leg do the clients actually have to stand on and ultimately…when IS a national public health emergency a valid cause for cancellation?

Recently, The Legal Paige Facebook Community has been getting TONS of questions regarding cancellations, public health emergencies, and monkeypox (cue horrific flashbacks to 2020). As an attorney, I can assure you that not every situation is a Force Majeure event (even if your client tries to say it is). This podcast episode will shed light on how to navigate public health emergencies, what constitutes a real Force Majeure event, and the tools you need to have in your legal toolkit to navigate situations like monkeypox moving forward (Covid-19 PTSD not included).

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES + MONKEYPOX

A Public Health Emergency is declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services when they have determined a disease that may be of public concern. Most Public Health Emergencies have an expiration of 90 days but can be extended if the Secretary feels appropriate. When a Public Health Emergency is declared it opens up more funding for vaccinations, a quicker response time, and additional resources (i.e. it fast tracks the issue).

On August 4th, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency. Monkeypox is defined by the CDC as “a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.”

If Monkeypox is a rare disease and is rarely fatal you are probably wondering why the White House decided to declare it a Public Health Emergency. In the last few weeks the US has seen a significant uptick in cases that has caused some concern. At the time of recording, there were 7,510 cases in the United States with numbers on the rise. There is a vaccination for Monkeypox called JYNNEOS, but there is a limited supply which is causing a shortage in hospitals and pharmacies. By declaring Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency the Biden Administration put the disease in the #1 line for funding and it prioritized the production of the JYNNEOS vaccine.

WHAT ACTUALLY QUALIFIES AS A FORCE MAJEURE EVENT?

During the beginning stages of the Covid-10 pandemic, many clients were able to cancel their contracts for their events by enacting the Force Majeure Clause. They were able to do this becaus

135: Can I Use The Same Business Name as Someone Else? Aug 09, 2022

Imagine this: You’ve come up with a genius business idea and are 100% certain that it is THE next big thing. After much debate you brainstorm a name that is bound to go viral and quickly dig into bringing it all to life. You buy a website domain, grab the social media handle, and are well on your merry way to entrepreneurial success when you find out…someone else has your business name. *Cue sad trombone*

Do you throw a tantrum? Contact the person and cause a scene? Look at trademarking the name before they can? Or is it time to relinquish your favorite business name (even though it makes you feel like your great idea is crumbling to the ground)?

In Episode #135 of The Legal Paie Podcast, I walk you through what you can and cannot do when it comes to using the same business name as someone else. Choosing a name for your business is important, expensive, and often an emotional process so it’s worth understanding how to navigate these sticky situations.

HOW TO PICK A BUSINESS NAME

When you are first starting out, it's important to make sure you are not using the same business name as someone else in your industry. If you are in the wedding and event industry in the Northeast and find a plumber with the same business name in the Southwest- don’t worry about changing your name. Legally speaking, you are probably okay because the likelihood of confusing the two brands is slim to none. On the other hand, if you own a business that sells tees and tanks and you want to use a name that a coffee shop is currently using- be careful! If that shop also sells branded t-shirts, you’ll want to consider a different name because they tangentially sell a clothing item in a similar realm to your business.

While some situations are more nuanced, others will automatically result in a Cease and Desist letter (with a gut-punch fine). ‘Apple’, ‘Spanx’, ‘Disney’, ‘Vogue’ - these are big enough companies that you should never mess with their name unless you want to get sued. They are federally trademarked, have in-house lawyers, and keep tabs on who may be infringing on their mark. Not worth it.

So how DO you safely pick a business name? Research research research!

Search for the name on Google. Search your name with keywords for your business and goods. If you find a company with your same name, look to see what goods they sell, or what they offer customers. Ask yourself if there is a chance they could ever sell what you are offering as a natural expansion to their business. If so, it’s time to pursue other options.
Search for the name in your State Business Registry + State Trademark Registry. If you find a match, do some digging and find out what the other business is, whether it's still active and where it is located.
Search for the name in the United States Patent and Trademark office. This is where things might get a bit complicated because the USPTO is a little hard to navigate and you may end up missing a business that has your name. If you are really concerned about your business name, a trademark attorney may be your best bet at finding out whether someone is using your name.

134: Want To Be A Travel Influencer? Here’s How To NOT Get Sued… with Guest Lauren Wolfe, Esq. Jul 26, 2022

Is your dream job ‘travel influencer’? I don’t blame you! There’s something magical about the thought of traveling to the world’s most beautiful destinations, snapping awe-inspiring photos, and sharing your experiences with tens of thousands of fans.

As with any career, there are laws and regulations in place even in the influencing space that you should be aware of before you pack your suitcase. In fact, a travel influencer was sued this spring for saying she was the first woman to travel to every country online (along with many other issues).

In this episode, Lauren Wolfe joins me to dig into this lawsuit, explain what happened, and go over why influencers need to be compliant when it comes to posting on social media.

MEET LAUREN WOLFE

Lauren Wolfe is Counsel at Travelers United, a consumer advocacy group focused on travel based in Washington, DC. When not doing consumer advocacy work, Lauren loves travel, running marathons very slowly and biking around town. She's been to over 100 countries and hopes to one day visit them all. As Counsel for Travelers United, Lauren brought the first non-profit case against an influencer for deceptive advertising and she's also the lead - and only - attorney against an army of corporate attorneys in Travelers United's suit against MGM Resorts International and their use of hotel resort fees.

Be sure to follow along with Lauren + the good work she is doing with Travelers United:

Instagram: @wolfetravellaw

Website: Travelers United

Facebook: Travelers United

THE 3 BIG ISSUES WITH TRAVEL INFLUENCING TODAY

When researching this case, Lauren found there are three big issues with travel influencing today. 1) Lack of clarity about what is a sponsored post. 2) Reviews by travel influencers that are not marked as paid reviews and 3) False biographical info to make themselves seem cooler to get more fans. The influencer that was sued had all three issues along with making up sponsorships she didn’t actually have. When it comes to the legal side of influencer marketing, problems arise when influencers start promoting products, putting up affiliate links for products, or directly selling to consumers via social media or their own website and they make false claims while selling those goods.

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Press play on Episode #134 and you’ll hear the nitty gritty of the lawsuit, Lauren’s advice for influencers to make sure they are staying within FTC guidelines, why influencers need to be aware of their individual state’s regulations, what rules international influencers need to follow with audiences that span the globe, and much more! If you want more helpful business advice like you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time

133: A Wedding Planner’s Take on Running A Legit (and Luxurious) Business With Brandee Gaar Jul 12, 2022

In Episode #133 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I connected with wedding planner pro- Brandee Gaar- to dig into the legal, sticky situations that are common in the wedding planning industry (especially with inflation driving up costs), how to navigate destination weddings without hurting your bottom line, must-have clauses all wedding planners should have in their contracts, how to ensure you still get paid even if your client cancels last-minute, and so much more! If you are a wedding planner (seasoned OR brand new), Brandee is a treasure trove of knowledge and this episode will set you on the fast track to a more legally legit, sustainable, and luxurious business.

MEET BRANDEE GAAR

Brandee is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm. Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service.

Brandee is passionate about teaching new and aspiring entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure businesses. She provides expert tools for those who are ready to make their side hustle into a full time passion. Her goal is to help new businesses beat the statistics by starting with a success-minded focus!

WANT A PROFITABLE WEDDING PLANNING BIZ? READ THIS

In the age that we’re living in with pricing going all over the place, Brandee shared that one of the most IMPORTANT things wedding planners can do is be in touch with your industry! Stay in communication with your vendors & get a grip on what they are dealing with so you fully understand any price increases that might arise. For your clients, one of the biggest benefits to using a wedding planner is your advice and expertise. They are hiring you because you have a pulse on the industry, know what is happening, and can be a great negotiator for both sides.

Advocate well for your partners and advocate well for your clients so that you can come to a beneficial, win-win agreement. With happy parties on both sides, your business will naturally grow.

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Press play on Episode #133 and you’ll learn:

How to avoid the legal, sticky situations that are common in the wedding planning industry (especially with inflation driving up costs).
Must-have clauses ALL wedding planners should have in their legal contracts.
How to ensure you still get paid even if your client cancels last-minute.
The reason “production sc

132: How to Handle UNHAPPY Couples (When It’s Not Your Fault) Jul 05, 2022

It’s that time of year again: WEDDING SEASON! If you’re a wedding photographer, you are right in the thick of busy weekends, back-and-forth communication, and a big editing queue. It's beautiful. It’s exhausting. And emotions are high.

So what do you do when emotions are a little bit too high? In this episode, I tackle the topic of the indecisive (and unhappy) client.

FRAMING THE SITUATION

One year ago your clients (both spouses!) signed your wedding photography contract and you had them list out all the shots they wanted for their big day.

Fast forward to their wedding and kids are running everywhere, family isn't anywhere to be found, and the bride just wants to get photos done because they are running behind schedule.

You pull out that family photo list they created 60 days prior and—because people are not where they are supposed to be—your client tells you to skip a few shots and that “it really isn't a big deal”. You do your best to persuade them to get all the photos on your list, but they insists on moving on.

Sound familiar? It’s par for the course in wedding photography…

On gallery delivery day they are upset because they wish they would have had that cousin shot they originally asked for. Even worse, they demand a refund because they claim you did not deliver what was in the poses list. What are you supposed to do?!

YOU WIN MORE BEES WITH HONEY

You always want to handle this kind of situation with kindness. It’s important to try to retain the relationship (and hopefully get some good reviews). With that being said, there are steps you can take to be kind AND protect your own business from situations like this- namely, having a strong contract!

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Tune into Episode #132 and learn the exact clauses you need to have in your contract to protect you from this scenario, what I would personally say to a couple in this situation, an offer you may want to consider giving your couple when you miss shots on their wedding day, and what you can do if the bride absolutely insists on a refund. Photographers, press play on this one! And if you’re craving even more community? Be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Group where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

131: Want Happy Associate Photographers? Here’s My Take… Jun 28, 2022

In Episode #131 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I went solo to chat about growing a legal (and enticing) associate photography program. As a former photographer myself, I have a special place in my heart for all my camera-slingin’ friends who want to grow a sustainable business. IMO, associates are a great place to start because they allow your business to be in multiple places at once WITHOUT adding more to your calendar. Whether you are new to the entrepreneurship game or a seasoned vet, this episode is going to be extremely helpful in growing your associate program.

WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE?

Associates are usually Independent Contractors who are hired by you to represent your business. They can either work alongside you or in place of you (but most end up actually filling the shoes you can’t be in because you are already somewhere else). Although they are commonly talked about in the photography industry, associate programs are a great model to use for many businesses! For example, let’s say you are a hairstylist: You’ve built up your business doing weddings and events but you really want to ditch working weekends + focus your energy on managing and growing your salon. By hiring associates to do weddings and events FOR your brand, that stream of income will remain intact while you focus on higher-level, CEO duties.

It’s a win/win, right?

Beyond the obvious benefits of having your brand in multiple places at once, hiring associates is also a GREAT way to dip your toes into growing your team without hiring dedicated employees. You’ll be able to delegate, build your business, learn your leadership style, and scale your revenue without the cumbersome details that hiring employees can bring.

In the photography + videography industry, most associates already have an established business and foundation of skills for you to draw from. They LOVE the art of shooting but aren’t quite ready to handle all the marketing, workflows, branding, SOPs, client communication, and sales of their own business. An associate program gives them the opportunity to work for someone, gain valuable experience in the industry, and do what they love without all the backend work.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR ASSOCIATE PROGRAM LEGAL

You may be sitting there thinking, “I’ve tried to hire an associate in the past, but it was NOT a good experience.” or “My friend just told me a horror story about the associate she recently had to fire!”

As with any business endeavor, there are definitely risks to starting an associate program but the benefits can be truly worth it! It’s important to make sure you are protected and have your legal bases covered from the VERY beginning of your professional relationship with a new associate. Specifically, you should use an Associate Contract that lays out the duties of the associate, their pay, travel reimbursement, and all your expectations for them. Aside from those kinds of clauses, your contract should also have several non-negotiable clauses that I thoroughly cover in this episode.

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130: The Art (And Business) of Family Photography with Jodi Lynn Buckles Jun 14, 2022

In Episode #130 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with family photographer and educator, Jodi Lynn Buckles of Jodi Lynn Photography. Jodi Lynn and I had a wonderful discussion about the business side of family photography- an area that can feel overwhelming when your heart beats for capturing connection (not figuring out how to book out your calendar or avoid customer service issues). We chatted about the legal clauses you should have in your family photography contract, sticky situations you want to avoid when having families as your main clientele, pricing your family photography competitively and how to upsell to your clients without feeling icky. It’s a must-listen episode if you are pursuing family photography and I know you’ll leave feeling inspired by Jodi Lynn’s knack for meeting other artists on their journey and helping them find their unique voice.

MEET JODI LYNN

Jodi Lynn is a Mother to four precious souls, wife to a loving mountain man, daughter, Emotive Family + Motherhood Photographer and Mentor in beautiful Sonoma County, California, soon to be North Idaho. She is passionate about creating living poetry with her imagery and nothing fills her heart more than producing meaningful art that truly tells unique, tangible stories of connection, beauty, and truth. Photography has been a way for her to foster and share love with others and to be genuine with her craft. Seeing that true human connection and significance in her work, and with those whom she teaches, makes her heart sing. She hopes to inspire others to do some soul searching and to find their true why.

Jodi mentors other Photographers in creating the business of their dreams, setting them up for success, supporting them in attracting their ideal client, providing excellent client communication and a true experience. All while producing meaningful work that is representative of the unique, heartfelt stories we tell.

Be sure to follow along with Jodi Lynn + all the meaning and connection she offers through her work:

Instagram: @jodilynnphotography

Website: www.jodi-lynnphotography.com

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Tune into Episode #130 and you’ll get answers to some of your top family photography business questions:

“What are some of the things you WISH you had in your family photography contract when you first started?”
“What should family photographers do when clients ask for photos 1-2 years after their shoot?”
“How do you price your family sessions competitively in the market but also clients that are in love with your work + visi

129: Steal These Secrets For A Thriving Beauty Biz with Tiyana Robinson Jun 07, 2022

In Episode #129 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with beauty biz strategist, Tiyana Robinson, to uncover the legal woes in the solopreneur beauty industry + draw upon her entrepreneurial expertise. (Spoiler alert: She is a treasure trove of amazing advice!) Many beauty professionals come from a traditional cosmetology school background or are self-taught artists that turned their passion into a lucrative side hustle. As every creative entrepreneur knows- sometimes the BUSINESS side of running a business is overwhelming and Tiyana does such a great job of simplifying what it takes to run a freelance beauty business “like a mogul”.

MEET TIYANA ROBINSON

Tiyana is an award-winning Washington DC-based Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Beauty Mogul University, where she teaches Makeup Artists and Solo Beauty Pros how to diversify their income, create money on-demand, and launch their digital beauty businesses by offering online classes, courses and digital + physical products so they can make money beyond their chair. She has been featured in Black Enterprise, Entrepreneur.com, Essence Magazine, and in 2020 she was included in The Root’s “Glow-Up 50”- an annual celebration of the black tastemakers, trendsetters, and innovators elevating the world of style- in the same category as Rihanna (yup, she’s pretty cool). As a Beauty Mogul Coach, she’s helped HUNDREDS of solo beauty pros double or triple their rates, grow their business to six figures, launch their own signature beauty products, level up their branding + stand out in their city, and become the go-to local beauty superstar for the signature service they provide.

Be sure to follow along with Tiyana + all the beauty she brings to the world!

Instagram: @tiyanarobinsonbeauty
Websites: tiytaughtme.com, beautyfunnelacademy.com
Facebook: Makeup Mogul Official

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Tune into Episode #129 and you’ll get answers to your burning HMUA questions like, “How do I navigate the dichotomy between my client’s wishes and my personal style?” “What clauses do I need to have in my HMUA contract from the get go?”, “What should you charge for a retainer fee when every group size varies?”, and “What should every new beauty professional know as they enter into entrepreneurship?” This one is a must-listen for all my HMUA friends- and if you’re craving even more community in the world of beauty? Be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Group where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.

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128: Can You Use ONE Contract for All Your Business Needs? May 17, 2022

In Episode #128 of The Legal Paige Podcast I’m covering the questions that most small business owners have about CONTRACTS! Do you need a contract? Will a contract really be beneficial to your business? Can you use one contract for a variety of purposes or do you need to purchase different types of contracts for each service? Tune in and I’ll share how contracts will *actually* change your business and whether you can use one template contract for all your needs!

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Episode Highlights

I am covering questions that most small business owners have about contracts!
I am sharing my legal answer on if you can use one contract for a variety of purposes.
Why a contract will be extremely beneficial and change your business!
How adding any legal document to your toolkit as a new business owner should be step #1.
And so much more!

Worth Noting

"Having a contract for your business can prevent stress, money, problems, lawsuits, legal debacle, extreme confrontations... You name it. Having that contract in place can be the difference between thriving or failing. You don't go into business with the intention of failing. So why would you put yourself in that position without a proper contract in place for your clients to sign?"

- Paige's advice on why having contracts can be the difference in your business.

"Many people think that like a long lengthy contract is scary and it's going to like scare off your clients. And I have heard the exact opposite from TLP customers. They're booking higher end clients, their highest packages because their contracts are so thorough and are two-sided and have roles and rights and responsibilities of all parties."

- Paige on why a contract isn't going to scare potential clients away, but actually bring you high-end clients.

"Here at TLP we offer what's called à la carte clauses. They are clauses that can be added into your existing contract if you feel like your contract needs it. They are written from the perspective of a lawyer who knows how to write contracts and who knows how to properly wordsmith legal language to be in very understandable. Some of these clauses are things such as COVID clauses, because we realized every business has different policies. And depending on how you run your business, your morals and your ethics, you can choose a clause that best suits your practices."

- Paige's take on why certain clauses aren't included in template contracts

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127: How to Handle Cancellations Like A Pro May 10, 2022

In Episode #127 of the podcast, I discuss Contract Cancellations and how to best go about them with clients (whether its because your clients want or need to cancel, or you’re needing to cancel for some reason). Obviously this issue is a touchy subject because no one ever intends to enter into a contract to terminate it before all parties have completed their performance. Also, sometimes cancelling can lead to bad tastes in clients mouths, yucky feelings all around, and bad reviews (which is the worst case scenario). So we want to talk to you about how to handle these situations from a legal perspective, also with the utmost customer service, so that you can drastically reduce your risk of getting into more trouble later down the road.

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Episode Highlights

How to handle cancellations from a legal perspective.
Why customer service is still extremely important during these types of situations.
How you can drastically reduce your risk of getting into more trouble later on down the road.
Which legal documents you are going to want to add to your legal toolkit going forward.
And so much more!

Worth Noting

"If you're absolutely just done with the client and you can't work with them anymore. You need to give them a full refund, including their entire retainer. You also need to try to have them sign a cancellation agreement. This is in particular because the cancellation agreement has a couple of clauses in it that I'm going to talk about in a little bit, that will save you, hopefully from any type of like defamatory statements or reviews online."

- Paige on what to do when you are canceling the contract as the service provider.

"In your cancellation clause, you need to have a notice of provision. That the client needs to cancel within X amount of days, or they forfeit all payments and the retainer. Then we also recommend that you make your retainer non-refundable so that if there is a cancellation by the client, you at least get the retainer for your services."

- Paige's advice on what to have in your cancellation contract should the client want to cancel.

"No matter if you're the one canceling or your clients are canceling, you always want to make sure you try to get your clients to sign a cancellation agreement. I do not believe just an email is sufficient. It's a good starting point, but I want you to try to get them to sign terms related to how you both are deciding to cancel and terminate the contract. Also a cancellation agreement, always supersedes any written or oral agreements between you and the client, and it releases you of any further obligations to your client."

- Paige's advice on why sending a cancellation agreement is important.

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126: Hindsight Is 20/20: The Contract Clauses They WISHED They Had May 03, 2022

In Episode #126 of the podcast, I discuss the clauses members of The Legal Paige Community WISHED they would have put in their contract. The truth is, there are certain clauses you should always have in your contract because they can save you a world of headaches + legal troubles- in this episode, you’ll hear my list of must-haves as well as insight from our community on clauses they regret not having. If you don’t take it from me, take it from them!

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Episode Highlights

My list of must-haves when it comes to clauses that will save you a world of headaches and legal troubles.
Insight from the TLP community and clauses they have regret on not having in their contracts.
Clauses to help when sticky legal situation happen like; breakdown in communication, you or the client chooses to cancel, when someone asks you to do something illegal, etc.
And so much more!

Worth Noting

"Obviously parties can absolutely cancel a contract. So in your cancellation clauses, you need to have cancellation by the client and then cancellation by you as the company. You have to allow that to occur usually within a contract and you need to have clauses regarding what happens if those things occur." - Paige on cancellation clauses in your contracts.

"If you are a type of professional whereby you work with clients for an extended period of time you need to have a harassment clause. This doesn't just have to be in person. And I want to be clear here, harassment can occur in a multitude of ways. So it's good to have a harassment clause, even if say like you're a website designer. And you just have something extremely weird happened during a client call and there's like something that happens. That is where harassment clause really protects you in those situations." - Paige's advice on harassment clauses in contracts and when you need one.

"A scope of services is essential to any contract. It gives a very clear picture of what you will provide to your clients when you provide a scope of services within your invoice or within the very top clause of your contract for many service providers. This is clause numero UNO. There's no guesswork for your clients in regards to what you will be providing for the amount that they are paying you. And if there is a breakdown of communication between you or your clients, or you are going beyond the scope of services. You can always refer them back to these bullet points of the scope of services." - Paige's advice on why a scope of services is so important to include with your contract.

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125: The #1 EASIEST Way to Avoid Legal Troubles With Clients Apr 26, 2022

In Episode #125 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I chat with Adam Mason- a Washington D.C. based wedding photographer, mentor, and host of the Bearded Tog Podcast- about the #1 easiest way to avoid legal troubles with your clients (hint: it’s NOT contracts). As photographers continue to book sessions for the rest of 2022 and 2023, it’s so important to focus on avoiding legal troubles and putting customer service first. Adam has NEVER experienced any major legal debacles because he has mastered the art of customer service. Tune in to learn...

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Episode Highlights

Why customer service should be one of your TOP priorities as a savvy business owner (and how focusing on customer service has changed Adam’s business for the better).
The onboarding process and customer service touchpoints Adam includes in his business to ensure his clients are taken care of + delighted with their experience.
What to do when you just can’t seem to make a client happy (no matter how great your communication or streamlined your process).
And so much more!

Worth Noting

"The goal is to get to that phone call, and then on the phone treat them as if they're new. I'm not treating them as me the salesperson.I just want to talk about wedding stuff. What they need, and what they don't need. One of my lines, I always say on the phone too, is that like, I'm more of a pragmatist, not a salesman. I don't want to sell them anything they don't need. I want to be intentional and have impact on what they're looking for. And make sure that they're stress-free." - Adam's advice on calls with clients and not being the salesperson.

"My big thing and it's our company value... is set the tone. Because if I don't set the tone, and again this goes back to relationships. If you don't set the tone, someone else will. If you don't love them, feed them, care for them, honor them, respect them. Someone else will, if you don't set the tone. That's where the knot.com comes in and says, this is what your photographers should be doing. This is where their bridesmaid comes in and say, this is what your photographers should be. I don't want that to happen. " - Adam's advice on setting the tone for customer relationships

"You can present a boundary. If you're in a healthy relationship with these clients, most of them will just know your boundaries by you setting them. You won't even have to bring it up. And if these folks want to go past a boundary or abusing those boundaries, again, we go back to a relationship. That's an abusive relationship and we've got to cut bait. We've got to get out of there. And then you just try and find the most amicable way to do that."- Adam's advice on setting boundaries while still presenting great customer service.

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124: Inflation Hurting Your Bottom Line? Here's How To Adjust Your Pricing! Apr 13, 2022

Business owner, are you dealing with a massive rise in costs of supplies and goods? Is it leaving you looking at current contracts, budgets, and amounts wondering how your business is going to survive?
Maybe you've routinely practiced in your mind how you would tell your clients that the price has to increase... Only to immediately shy away from the conversation because you're not sure how to legally adjust pricing. Here's the thing inflation is predictable. It happens year after year, and as a business owner should be upping your packages and prices to reflect that.
But what many, many, many service providers are dealing with right now is the unforeseen massive spikes in cost of goods due to inflation, political happenings around the world. Which have been impacting cost beyond our control. We're also still dealing with COVID reschedules from 2020 and 2021, and those clients probably had your old 2019 or early 2020 pricing. So what's a business owner to do right now in our current situation? In this episode, I'm going to break down what clause you need to add to your contract, and how to correctly modify your existing contracts through addendums.

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Episode Highlights

The clause you need to add to your contracts to help reflect current inflation that is costing your business.
How to communicate this clause with your current clients through addendums, and putting customer service first and top of mind.
How to adequately prepare for the increase in cost of goods and how, and when you should impute costs on your client or bear the cost yourself.
Why at TLP we suggest not increasing the amount you charge for travel in contracts, but mainly increasing amounts surrounding wholesale goods.

Worth Noting

"I want you to have a clause in your contract on the ability to adjust pricing for customers. You need to be clear that you will only adjust pricing on costs of goods, not on gas, not on incidentals, so on and so forth. I hope you're catching my drift here. Be very clear in this clause and language in your contract. Be clear that you will notify them of changes to their original price quoted at least, 30 days in advance, 60 days in advance, etc. So that you can adequately place your order for the goods in advance, and so that your clients have the right to make modifications to their order." - Paige's advice on adjusting pricing on costs of goods in contracts.

"The US inflation rate right now has accelerated to 7.58%, which is the highest since 1982. That's something you could say to your clients. If they're rescheduled clients, inform them of other pricing adjustments you've made to your packages and that they've not been charged for those. Explaing how
clients who booked you at the end of 2020 into 2021, we're charged this amount so that they can see your just up-charging them a little bit. But that they are still getting a great deal compared to other clients that have booked recently." - Paige's advice explaining to current clients your reasoning for having to increase certain prices within the contract

"Be ready for your client to say no and be okay with that answer. As a party to the original contract, you have to realize that your client has a right to say no to future changes. But, also that if your client has the right to say no, then you can cancel the contract yourself."- Paige's advice on providing customer service first, but understanding eithe

123: Is Your Client Asking To Change The Language In Your Contract? Apr 05, 2022

Don't do it! Over here at TLP we don't recommend changing your contract language, it's there for a specific reason. Except in limited circumstances, which I am going to share with you because at one point or another any our journey as a business owner you will run into these situations.

This is a tough subject to navigate on your own, which is why I am giving you my legal advice if you were my client emailing me this very question. First thing I want you remember is don't panic... TLP is here to help.

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Episode Highlights

What you should and shouldn't be taking out of your contract (I.E. nothing if possible).
How to read the room and figure out if; a) your client has lawyered up, and b) if you should seek out an attorney in your hometown as well.
My tips to still oblige your client but also to hold your ground, and not delete anything that could hurt you down the road.
Red flags to look our for in this situation as you navigate customer service, and deciding if this is even the client you should be working with.
Why clauses that deal with things like harassment, inclement of weather, safe working environment, and service specific clauses should never be removed.

Worth Noting

"I want you to remember that good customer service does not equate to changing your contract. Don't let yourself fall into that trap. It's actually quite the opposite. If you let your clients dictate your working relationship with contract modifications before they even book you and they're finagling you into modifying some of your policies. Now, I think that's a huge, huge orange or red flag for them being challenging clients in the future. Now I say orange or red, because I think you'll know. You'll know after a couple of back and forth of communicating with this particular client or clients." - Paige's advice on customer service and changing your contract.

"For photographers, this would be like your delivery of images, clause, your editing clause, posing artistic style, reproduction clause, etc. For wedding planners, it's going to be, you know, like planning calls, how many trips you'll do back and forth from the venue, mood boards, when the client can or cannot change the theme or style of their wedding, you're catching my drift here. These are the specific clauses related to your business that you would never budge on." - Paige's advice on service specific clauses that should never be removed from a contract.

"If your client is reaching out to you saying, we're not going to agree to this indemnification clause, you can indemnify yourself for your own negligence, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. They are probably reading that clause wrong and didn't read it as only pertaining to third-party claims. So maybe just first point that out to them."- Paige's advice when a client doesn't agree to the Idemnification clause in your contract, and how to provide excellent customer service in this situation.

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122: Associate Team Members, Renting/Loaning Equipment, and Hiring as Contractors with Grace Troutman Mar 23, 2022

We are discussing one of my favorite topics both business wise and legal wise: growing your team. And, specifically, this episode is for photographers or wedding industry professionals who are building out an associate team. Which is why I wanted to have Grace Troutman on the podcast! Grace is a photographer, but also a business coach!
Grace Troutman is a Midwest based wedding photographer and business educator. She also is the head of the Grace T Photo Team, and has a team of 3 associates who shoot under her brand. She started shooting about 6 years ago and has traveled to places including Iceland, Ireland, Hawaii, Colorado, California, and Oregon to shoot sessions and weddings. Grace lived in California when she was first starting her business, but Iowa called her home and she was determined to live a life of travel while still being close to family and friends. She is a wife and a mom to her 3 year old daughter and expecting their second addition in early July.

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Episode Highlights

Loaning equipment versus renting out your equipment to your associate photographers.
How to legally build your associate photography team, and some legal contracts you are going to want to have in your legal toolkit.
What legality insurance you will need as you build your team.
Grace's tips for becoming a mentor and leader to your associate team.
What to do when it's time to start building your associate team, and how to deal with team members during the process.

Worth Noting

"I would say if you're thinking about hiring teammates and building a brand of associate photographers working under you. You need to start that process now, only because it does take a little bit. You can't just hire someone on and be like, okay, let's start booking. You have to touch on training as well as a few other things before they get started." - Grace's advice on when to start building your associate team.

"This is where I preach outsourcing, because you have to have the main checkpoint of where all of the images go through. So what happens after my associates get done shooting a wedding, they do not touch the images. They do not scroll through them. They do not do anything else. They hand the cards over, I go through everything and make sure everything's there. Then what I do is I have an editor that edits everything." - Grace's advice on keeping the editing style the same with an associate team.

"If you can keep your team local, I would honestly recommend that. But if you do have people flying for your weddings, you need to take a look at your contract, especially with your associate on. You have to think, what are they covering? What are you covering? Are all their meals like taking care of like, do you have to cover all of that stuff? Because then obviously your packages need to increase because you still need to profit. They still need to profit it. Especially if you're taking on all of those expenses."- Grace's advice for keeping your associate team local

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121: COVID Update and Questions Your Clients May Have Mar 09, 2022

I thought it was time that I gave all of you service-based business owners a COVID update.

This is a tough subject to talk about because, I feel like it's unending and we're all a little bit sick of it. But it's no secret that there are various popping up left and right. The threat of COVID is still here and is probably unfortunately here to stay. With that means more questions from clients.

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Episode Highlights

What changed from previous TLP updates regarding COVID and contracts.
An in-depth look at the newest supreme court decision regarding the vaccine mandate for businesses.
A brief synopsis on what is OSHA.
COVID concerns your clients may have and how to best address them while still being legally legit.
My answer to common questions getting asked from various service-based business owners. Including rescheduling fees, variants, pushback from clients regarding clauses in relation to COVID, and more.

Worth Noting

"First of all if you have used our covid addendums where it specifically stated a rescheduling deadline, and the bride let it lapse. Then you have no obligation to reschedule them or return their paid fee. Do not let these attorneys bully you. The addendum is not in our opinion an adhesion contract but even if it was it is enforceable in court. It is completely in your right to plant your feet in the mud and let thier attorney try to convince a Judge in small claims court that this contract addendum is invalid. Of course this is not legal advice as we are not your lawyer but we are just letting you know that this is something you can do." - Paige's advice on rescheduling deadlines.

"Since our last update we have also been introduced with a new variant Omicron. From what I am seeing and hearing this strain is looking less aggressive than Delta. And may be the sign of the beginning of the end for this virus. Even if that proves to be untrue we always want to hope right? With that being said we are still seeing events being postponed and many events still have COVID restrictions. So for now keep those clauses in even if you never need to use them. It is better to be prepared for the worst scenario with a lifesaver than without. " - Paige's advice if COVID clauses still need to be in contracts.

"A reasonable rescheduling fee can be anything from $100 to 30% of your fee. Here is how I look at this, you are giving them the benefit of rescheduling, and really anything under 30% will be more than reasonable in the eyes of a judge and hopefully a client. Where It may seem unreasonable in the eyes of a judge or even the client is if you go over that 50% mark. At that point it might be better to not allow rescheduling and ask for a new contract and retainer. This is a completely fine way of doing it! It's your company you get to make the rules."- Paige's advice when it comes to reasonable rescheduling fees.

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120: Filing An LLC Registration Yourself And Things To Know Feb 23, 2022

If you're ready to file an LLC yourself and take the DIY approach, I want you to know as much as possible to help you prepare to file.
A Limited Liability Company (or an LLC), provides very similar protections as a corporation. But LLCs are easier, and much cheaper to form and run. It's a way for business owners to protect themselves from personal liability. It separates the personal liability from the business liability. The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes

Episode Highlights

An in-depth look on how to really start filing for your LLC, and why it's important to familiarize yourself with your home state's filing process.
What is a name reservation, and why it's very different from a trademark registration which is a different form of protection.
What is an effective date, and what to choose if you want to be an LLC right away.
A breakdown of what is registered agent, and what you could do if you're not comfortable leaving your home address listed.
Why different states may have larger filing fees, but I don't want this to deter you from filing. Because the benefits of forming an LLC outweigh the filing fee.

Worth Noting

"You don't want your business assets and liabilities co-mingled with your personal assets. We've worked hard to create a savings account, 401ks, build a home for ourselves, and we don't want those to be interrupted or be at risk with the business that we're creating. Which is why an LLC essentially creates this entire bubble around your business."
- Paige on why forming an LLC and keeping your assets separate is important.

"You can't have a PO box here where your LLC receives official mail. So oftentimes business owners just choose to simply put themselves as registered agents and then they list their home physical address. Remember, this is public information, your LLC registration lives in a public area that people can search and access. So if you're not comfortable providing your home address for privacy reasons, you're going to need to find another registered agent in your home. And that is really easy to do."
- Paige on what is registered agent.

"Keep in mind that being an LLC owner has benefits, including being able to write off many, many business expenses. So keeping your funds separate allows you to keep track of expenses easier, which will ultimately help you write off more during tax season. Your accountant will thank you for this. You will thank yourself for this at the end of the year, when you have this business bank account all set up. Not only is it absolutely mandatory and necessary, legally speaking to keep your LLC actually an LLC, but it's also great for keeping track of your finance."
- Paige on why you need a business bank account.

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119: Adventure Elopement Photography Explosion Post-Pandemic Feb 02, 2022

Adventure Elopement Photography has seen an explosion post pandemic, and really since 2020. More intimate weddings were on the rise, people opted for smaller weddings opposed to the bigger events we traditionally saw. This brought on a whole layer of legal situations that needed to be addressed. Nina Larsen Reed is joining us today, to really break down those sticky situations and how to best protect your Adventure Elopement Photography business Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado-based elopement photographer and hiker chick. She grew up on a tiny island in Norway, moved to Boulder in 2010, fell in love with the sunny Rocky Mountains (and her now-husband), and never looked back. Now a mom to a baby girl, Nina specializes in tiny elopements close to home.
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Episode Highlights:

An in-depth look on what to do when you show up to national park, only to find it's your clients and 20+ of their closest friends.
Why guest count is so important when you are visiting national parks.
Nina's take as an experienced photographer why permits are put in place in National parks.
Increased responsibility and planning that has occurred post pandemic.
Tips for protecting your business, as the industry continues to grow.

Worth Noting:

"No one reads a contract, as frustrating as that is. If people are just excited to book and they scroll to the bottom when they sign and say that's fine. So there are other places where people can put that type of education too, such as location guides, even before that in the questionnaire. I have my couples fill out before that, so I can make them a location guide. And I cover questions like, do you want ceremony decor?"
- Nina Larsen Reed on Location Guides and Contracts.

"The number one thing I want you to know, is that people should be charging at least as much as they would for a traditional wedding. If not more, because if this episode has not driven home how much work is involved with this beyond showing up and taking photos."
- Nina Larsen Reed on What To Charge.

"If they show up with more people than what they have told me in advance, and that is against the rules of location, I will leave and they will not get a refund. They will not get any photos. I think the more clear you can make that, the more seriously people will take it. Because no one wants to show up and find out that they paid a lot of money for a wedding photographer who will walk away and not give them a single photo."
- Nina Larsen Reed on Handling Guest Counts That Exceed Location Rules.

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118: What’s The Difference Between 1099-MISC, 1099-K, and 1099-NEC Forms? Jan 12, 2022

What's the difference between 1099-MISC, 1099-K, and 1099-NEC Forms? Let's clear the confusion and understand what exactly each of these forms is needed and used for with the help of Brittney Suttle!

Brittney is anIndianapolis-based CPA, founder of Knies & Co, a virtual CPA firm, and Prosper Simply, an online financial course catalog for business owners. She joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast to talk all about 1099s. If you have questions regarding getting your 1099s prepared and ready for January, including updated tax laws, and the new $600 threshold for 1099Ks, this episode is for you.

Brittney's mission is to make money more approachable for women, and she passionately works to help female entrepreneurs get more out of their business (& life) through great money management & simple systems.

Episode Highlights:

How to properly prepare your 1099s and have them ready in January.
A full in-depth explanation on the different 1099s, including 1099-K's, NECs, and MISC.
Who needs to be sent a 1099, and who doesn't.
Updated tax laws, including how 1099s now work with third party payment processors like PayPal, Venmo, etc.
And Brittney's course that's going DIYing your 1099s so much easier!

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Worth Noting:

"A 1099-NEC stands for non-employee compensation and this is a newer form. So think back to two years ago, this form didn't exist. This for is really for your independent contractors, anyone who is providing a service for your business, they will get a 1099-NEC. For a majority of you listening, that's probably the form you are going to stick to."
- Brittney Suttle on the definition of a 1099-NEC form.

"A 1099K is not something you are going to have to file, but it might be something you receive. 1099 Ks are forms that third-party payment processors, which has visa like credit cards, American express, Venmo, Cash App, etc. Those processors have to send 1099Ks, for amounts paid to people for business income., So you don't have to fill out 1099 Ks, but you may receive it if you get paid above the limit that is set by the IRS via those third-party processors."
- Brittney Suttle on 1099Ks and when you will likely receive them and why.

"If you send a 1099 to someone that you shouldn't have, that's signaling to the IRS that they made more than they actually did. Again, this could cause a lot of headache for them because the IRS is going to come back and say we are applying this much more in taxes, fees, and penalties and all of this because you under-reported income. So if you catch that someone sent you a incorrect 1099, or you as the sender figure out that it was incorrectly sent or there's a mistake. You can always file a corrected form that will then get sent to the IRS, you also you provide it to the client and then it will get taken care of."
- Brittney Suttle, explaining what happens if you get sent an incorrect 1099 form or you sent out a form with a mistake.

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117: Vacations and Taking Time Off As An Entrepreneur Dec 22, 2021

Taking time off is easier said than done, am I right?! I love my business. You love your business. We've poured our hearts and souls into them. Oftentimes though, we're so scared to take a vacation because we feel like things just can't run without us. Even though, as entrepreneurs, we actually need time to unplug. Taking that break is going to do us all a lot of good as the creative CEO of our business.

Episode Highlights:

How you can plan to actually take time off in 2022
Why it's so important to actually put this time in your calendars and fully disconnect
As the business owner and CEO this is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and business (besides getting legally legit courtesy of The Legal Paige)
The difference between working vacations and personal vacation, and why you need both (I am a huge fan of scheduling both in my calendar)
Why I am giving you full permission to take time off over during the holidays

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Worth Noting:

"I want you to plan one long weekend a quarter, if not one long weekend a month, that's like the ultimate goal in my opinion. But if you are feeling a little bit of pressure, that you can't take that much time off from your business. You really need the income, and you need to continue working on your business. I get that! You might be at a different place than others in their own entrepreneurial journey and that's ok."

"As you're strategically taking time off as a business owner, I also want you to think about seasons of business. So if you are in the wedding industry, for example, taking time off in the middle of a wedding season might not be the best idea. Taking long weekends is a really good idea or long periods of time during the week. Right? Because, we all work on the weekends in the wedding industry. Taking an actual Monday through Thursday as time off would be beneficial to you, but you are probably not going to be taking big trips during those times and taking weeks off at a time."

"As a business owner, the memories that you create, the personal experiences, and rest and relaxation are filling up your cup. When you take time off it's priceless, you can't put a price on that. I want you to have that in your life. You need work-life balance, you need vacations, and you need time. So just do it right now, and plan at least one to two in the next six months. We can't pour from an empty cup period."

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116: Quarterly Planning With Hope Taylor Dec 15, 2021

Hope Taylor is a senior portrait and wedding photographer serving both Charleston and Savannah joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast. If you are ready to get organized for Q1, or every quarter for that matter, this episode is for you!

Hope began her business at 16 years old and decided as a senior in high school to pursue her business full time, instead of going to college. Eight years later, she teaches photographers and small business owners how to grow their business quickly and strategically. I knew she was the expert to have on the show!

Episode Highlights:

How to plan for Q1 the right way
Hope's go-to resources to help make quarterly and yearly planning more fun
Why planning is going to really help you see both seasons of your life (busy in business, and busy in your personal life) and help you integrate them together
The ROI planning is always going to give you in life and business
And Hope's entire process from start to finish when she is sitting down to plan

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115: Getting Ready For End Of The Year Business Tax Deductions, With Atiya Brown Dec 08, 2021

Atiya Brown aka The Savvy Accountant, a CPA, CA and a Certified Financial Educator Instructor, joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast. If you are looking to get some answers to all "end of the year tax questions", stay tuned because this episode is for you!

Atiya is dually licensed in both Canada and the USA as a Certified Public Accountant, with a 16 years experience in the accounting/finance world.

Episode Highlights:

How to get your ducks in a row for the end of the year
What business tax deductions you might be overlooking
Questions to ask yourself to help determine if it's a valid deduction for your business
Why December is typically too late to try to tax plan
Of course, we touch on 1099K's
And why we want you to be proactive now when it comes to taxes and outsourcing help, versus being reactive when or if an audit happened

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114: Gifting As A Business Owner: What Is and Is Not Tax Deductible With CPA Amy Northard Dec 01, 2021

Today, CPA Amy Northard and I are talking all about gifting as a business owner, and what is a tax deductible.

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113: How To Approach Black Friday Sales As A Business Owner Nov 23, 2021

Today I am talking all aboutBlack Friday week and how to approach the sales as a business owner. But, first of all, happy Black Friday week! If you are a business owner running a sale, I hope it's going smooth with lots of sales rolling in!

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112: What Sets TLP Contracts Apart From Other Online Contract Shops Nov 17, 2021

Today, I am talking all about The Legal Paige, and what sets our template contracts apart from others!

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-112-what-sets-tlp-contracts-apart-from-other-online-contract-shops

111: When You Need A Custom Contract Versus A Template Contract Nov 10, 2021

Today's episode is all about custom contracts versus template contracts! Because the thing is, there's a huge difference between the two.

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110: How To Correctly Send Contracts To Clients VIA Email! Nov 03, 2021

Today I am putting on my legal hat, and chatting about how I suggest that you send your contracts to your clients correctly via email or using your online client management system.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-110-how-to-correctly-send-contracts-to-clients-via-email

109: Business Horror Stories... TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Oct 27, 2021

Today, I am sharing some spooky, scary stories as we are a few days out from Halloween, and these horror stories are the scariest of all.... All about what you want to avoid in BUSINESS!

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108: Are Retainers Really Non-Refundable?! Oct 20, 2021

Today I am sharing some insight into the words deposit and retainer, and if retainers are really non-refundable.

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107: First Time Mompreneur: How I'm Prepping Oct 13, 2021

Today we are in full on baby prep mode! This is a conversation that I've been having a little bit online and of course, seeing from other mompreneurs as well. But I think it's important to keep sharing about this.

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106: How To Spend Your Education Budget In 2022 - Coaching, Workshops, Conferences, Memberships, ETC. Oct 06, 2021

In today's episode I am talking all about setting up your education budget for 2022, and why it's so important to continually invest in yourself!

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105: The 5 People You Should Surround Yourself With As A Business Owner Sep 29, 2021

I am talking about the five people you should surround yourself with as a business owner and a person. I'm putting on my big sister Paige hat for this episode, because I truly believe this is going to elevate not only your business life, but your personal life as well.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-105-the-5-people-you-should-surround-yourself-with-as-a-business-owner

104: Coaching And Online Offerings With Laylee Emadi Sep 22, 2021

Business coach and strategist Laylee Emadi is joining us on the podcast to talk all about coaching, online offerings, and how to join the education community!

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103: Understanding The Contracts You Need With Passive Income Sep 15, 2021

I am continuing with our "theme" of passive income. As you implement the passive income revenue stream to your business, you need to make sure that you're still doing this in a legally legit way.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-103-understanding-the-contracts-you-need-with-passive-income

102: Best Ways To Implement Passive Income Sep 08, 2021

We are talking all about passive income today. I am sharing my tips on the best ways to implement this into your business today, and build that wealth together by not trading our time for money.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-102-the-best-ways-to-implement-passive-income

101: How To Quickly Set Up Shop On Your Website To Start Selling Digital Products With Megan Martin Sep 01, 2021

Megan Martin is joining us on the podcast to talk all about setting up your online shop quickly, to start selling digital products.

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100: Celebrating 100 Episodes Aug 25, 2021

I am celebrating a massive milestone with you, it's episode 100! I thought it would be really appropriate to have reflection episode, and look back at the past 99!

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99: COVID Update: How To Best Prepare For The 4th Wave, Vaccine Requirements, Cancellations, Potential Restrictions, And More Aug 18, 2021

A necessary COVID update discussing how to best prepare for the 4th wave, vaccine requirements, cancellations, potential restrictions, etc.

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98: How To Legally Hire An Associate Photographer Aug 11, 2021

Learn about legally hiring an associate photographer and ensuring that you basically are crossing all your T's and dotting all your I's.

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97: My Business' Evolution Of Task Management Aug 04, 2021

Learn more about the backend of my business and in particular, my business's evolution of task management. For those of you out there who are struggling with task management like I have for many years, this episode is for you!

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96: Makeup Artistry Legalities With Erin Nay Jul 28, 2021

Want to learn more about makeup artistry and what you need to know to be legally legit as a makeup artist in the wedding and event industry?! I sit down with makeup artist, Erin Nay, to talk about how to best set up your makeup business for success.

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95: 5 Tips To Ensure You're Protecting Your Brand Jul 21, 2021

I am sharing my five tips to ensure you're protecting your brand.

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94: Hire, Manage, And Onboard A Remote Team Jul 14, 2021

Learn all about team building, how to hire, manage, and onboard specifically a remote team.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-94-hire-manage-and-onboard-a-remote-team

93: Utilizing A Copywriter For Your Business Jul 07, 2021

I have The Legal Paige's copywriter Ana Woods on today! We are going to be talking very candidly in this episode all about utilizing copywriters in your business!

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92: Letting Go Of Control: Are You REALLY The Only One Who Can Do That? Jun 30, 2021

This is definitely not a legal heavy episode and more entrepreneurial advice. I am talking all about letting go of control as a business owner.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-92-letting-go-of-control-are-you-really-the-only-one-who-can-do-that

91: Legal Q&A From Our Facebook Group Jun 23, 2021

I am answering questions from Facebook including COVID-19, vaccinations, contract clauses, and so much more! If you are not a part of The Legal Paige Facebook Community and you are a small business owner... I highly suggest that you join.

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https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-91-legal-q-and-a-from-our-facebok-group

90: What I Learned In 6 Weeks Off Social Media Jun 16, 2021

Today is all about what I learned in six weeks off social media.

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89: Sticky Legal Situations To Avoid As A Bridal Stylist Jun 09, 2021

I am sitting down with bridal stylist and educator Renee Marie, and we are talking about the sticky legal situations you're going to want to avoid as a bridal stylist.

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88: Ask Paige Anything Jun 02, 2021

I had you ask me anything (non-legal related) and shared those answers in today's episode! I answer everything from starting my photography business, law school questions, and of course I answer questions about my growing family!

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87: Are Contract Templates Really Worth It? May 19, 2021

Are contract templates worth it? Well, my answer is in the bulk of this episode. So let's just get to it.

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86: The Most Overlooked Contracts May 12, 2021

I am going to talk about the most overlooked contracts. As a business owner, I want you to start adding certain contracts to your legal toolkit... So let's dive in!

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85: How To Order The Clauses In Your Contract May 05, 2021

I am answering my most popular question... what order should the clauses be in my contract.

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84: Stop Being Scared To Pivot Apr 21, 2021

I am sharing a candid conversation with you all about why we need to stop being scared to pivot in our lives, and most importantly, pivot in our businesses!!

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83: Stop Being Afraid To Name Your Price With Ben Ramos Apr 14, 2021

Photographer Ben Ramos and I discuss why we need to stop shying away from naming our price as service professionals.

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82: Independent Contractors vs Employees Update Apr 07, 2021

Today I am updating episode 10 from the vault, all about independent contractors versus employees.

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81: Podcast Legalities With Haylee Gaffin Mar 31, 2021

Podcast producer Haylee Gaffin and I talk all about the sticky legal situations to avoid in your podcast.

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80: The Venmo Business Profile And How To Use It Legally Mar 24, 2021

Introducing the new Venmo Business Profile. I am sharing how you can set it up today, and start to legally accept payments!

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79: Conferences and Events Post COVID With Kat Schmoyer Mar 17, 2021

Kat Schmoyer and I talk all about planning and executing conferences during a global pandemic.

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78: Tax Deductions To Know As An Entrepreneur Mar 03, 2021

Today's episode is all about getting you prepared for tax season and making sure you are deducting things the right way so you are legally legit.
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77: Understanding The Benefits Of S Corps and Taxes Feb 25, 2021

In today's episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am diving deep into S corporations and with the upcoming tax season that we're having, it's really important to understand the benefits of S corporations prior to March 15th, because that's the deadline to file for 2021.

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76: How LLCs and Taxes Work Together Feb 25, 2021

Welcome to this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast. Now today's episode is all about business entities. Specifically, we're only going to be talking about LLCs and limited liability companies with the upcoming tax season, impending and looming over us. It's really not that scary. I promise! But the one thing to know is it's time to get your ducks in a row and learn more about how an LLC and taxes work together.

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75: How To Charge A Rescheduling Fee As A Full Service Planner Feb 03, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I have Brandee Gaar joining us. Brandee is a luxury event planner, thought Leader, educational speaker and host of the "She Who Dares" podcast. Brandee and I will be discussing all about rescheduling fees as a full service planner.

74: If There Is Another Shutdown...Is It ‘Force Majeure’? Jan 29, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I am sharing all about Force Majeure. This has been a question asked frequently over in The Legal Paige Facebook Community. Are we in Force Majeure? What happens if there was another shutdown? I am answering all of that and so much more!

73: Should You Charge for Rescheduling Fee? Jan 20, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I am diving into a topic that is asked extensively in the Legal Paige Facebook Group. Rescheduling fees aren’t one of those easy, cut-and-dry issues. In fact, they fully depend on your business, your pricing, and your policies. With that being said, I CAN equip you with some solid legal information surrounding reschedulings and the options available to you. Knowledge is power and after listening to this podcast, you’ll walk away with confidence in your decision to charge a rescheduling fee or not. Ready? Let’s dig in...

72: What's Your Updated COVID-19 Policy Moving Into 2021 Dec 28, 2020

In today's episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am talking all about COVID-19, policies you need to have in place moving into 2021, and how to update existing policies to make sure you are legally legit!

71: How To Step Into Your Role As A CEO Nov 17, 2020

In today’s episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am going to give you a little pep talk about how you can step into your role as a CEO and build a business that lasts! I’ve been doing this whole business thing as a solo entrepreneur for the last 8 years, and I’ve learned the hard way about stepping up as a CEO and then falling down the stairs super fast because I wasn’t fully prepared to actually be a CEO.

70: 3 Mistakes You're Making As An Online Business Owner Nov 11, 2020

Welcome to this episode of The Legal Paige podcast. In today’s episode, I want to dive into the three big things I wish someone more experienced and wiser would have put in my head as the mistakes I should steer away from or acknowledge exist in my role as the CEO of my business. Have you become a TLP Insider yet? Join here - tlpinsider.com

69: The #1 Thing You Need To Do Before Booking Another Client Nov 05, 2020

In today’s episode, I am getting right into the number one thing you need to BEFORE you book another client! I’m sure you’re over there thinking that it definitely has to do with something legal-related… and you’d be right my friend! It's all about ensuring that backend of your business that's… I know I know… not so fun to work on…. Is squared away!

68: Acquiring National Park Photography & Videography Permits 101 Oct 29, 2020

In today's episode, I am sharing my thoughts with you as business owners and really educate you on what permits you need inside National Parks as a lawyer who works with countless photographers and videographers on matters just like this one. If you follow me on social media you know this is a topic I discussed in length over the past weekend.

67: Flat Fee Retainer - A Follow Up Episode Oct 27, 2020

In today’s episode I am talking all about flat fee retainers and after my facebook lives and market research updating all of you, and of course how you can add in flat fee retainers the legal way!

66: Becoming A Business and Brand Legally As An Influencer Oct 15, 2020

Today's episode I am sitting down with Casey Handy-Smith, an entertainment lawyer who helps influencers and creatives protect their brands with contracts.

65: How to Take Retainer Payments the RIGHT Way Oct 06, 2020

I am going to go over kind of a controversial topic, at least in the wedding and event industry that is specific to mainly photographer, and that is flat fee retainers. All of you photographers, videographers florists, DJs, caterers, hair, and makeup providers, get ready to listen in about why percentage retainers are no longer the way to go.

64: TLP Legal Ladies Chat: The Legacy of RBG (strengths, flaws, and why you must use your right to vote). Sep 29, 2020

I am sitting down with my legal team from The Legal Paige, Melissa and Taiyler. We are getting into a candid conversation about another legal lady that we are very fond of and sadden to hear of her passing Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is better known as RBG or the notorious RBG. We also discuss the importance of using your right to vote and how elections really shape the cities that we live in, our states, and the whole of our country.

63: Must Have Principles As An Adventure Photographer - With Maddie Mae Sep 15, 2020

Today I am sitting down with Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead, Maddie is an adventurous elopement photographer based in Colorado with her photography business Adventure Instead, and she educates elopement photographers across the country and world through her Adventure Instead Academy. We are talking all things elopement, the leave no trace principle, and how important it is to be legally protected with a leave no trace clause in your contract as an adventure photographer.

62: Wedding Safety and A Candid COVID-19 Conversation Sep 03, 2020

Today is all about how COVID has really changed since March and what you need to know specifically. Typically, if you are a wedding or an event and industry professional, that's a biggie for all of us dealing with this.

61: Rebranding: The Entire Process From Start to Finish Aug 11, 2020

Today's episode is all about The Legal Paige rebrand process. My thoughts on how and why I decided to rebrand, how important rebranding is to grow your business and grow as an entrepreneur.

60: Reopening Your Business Legally and Safely Webinar with Honeybook & The Rising Tide Society Jul 21, 2020

This episode is going to be a little bit different than the others because it is a recording of the HoneyBook Rising Tide webinar that I did with host Natalie Franke. We jumped on this webinar and had over a thousand people tune in.

59: The Future Of Speaking Engagements and Conferences Jun 23, 2020

Today's episode I am joined by my really good friend and speaking coach that I had back in 2019 Jessica Rasdall. Jessica is talking all about speaking engagements, conferences, and events post COVID-19. Jessica is a motivational speaker bestselling author. Public speaking strategists and the host of the speak to scale podcast. She partners with entrepreneurs to help them scale their business and impact from the stage and coming from experience.

58: All Things Taxes in the Age of Covid-19 as a Small Business Owner Jun 16, 2020

Today's episode is all about taxes and what small business owners need to know. Now, more than ever during this current season we are in and in the future after Covid-19. I am very excited to welcome Wendy Barlin to the show today as our guest expert, Wendy helps digital entrepreneurs minimize their taxes and increase their profits.

57: How to Use Contract Addendums, Rescheduling Contracts, and Cancelation Contracts May 19, 2020

Today I am going over how to use your contract addendums, rescheduling contract, and the cancelation contract. We are going over serving your clients in this time, how to send each individual contract, and how to utilize some of the CRM systems with these new contracts.

56: What Small Business Owners Need to Think About as States Begin to Reopen May 05, 2020

I am back with a solo episode today and talking all about what small business owners like yourself need to think about as each individual state starts the re-opening process.

This has been a topic that has been at the forefront of my mind as well as so many others in our TLP community as COVID-19 and this season has progressed. As you listen to today's episode please also take a look into your state-specific guidelines as well.

55: How To Legally Issue A Refund Apr 21, 2020

Today I am going over something that has been on everyone's mind in the small business world and TLP Community... As well as my own. What sort of refund are you legally obligated to give to your clients. If rescheduling isn't an option and they want to cancel. How do you issue them a refund and what should that amount be?

54: All You Need To Know About SBA Loans with Dominique Broadway Apr 14, 2020

I wanted to sit down and discuss something that has been at the forefront of everyone's minds right now: economic relief during COVID- 19. Getting knowledge from an expert in financial planning Dominique Broadway founder of Finances DE-MYS-TI-FIED on what exactly the SBA Loans are. What the Paycheck Protection Program is and who can apply for it. What is the EIDL Loans and the $10,000.00 grant associated with that? As well as all the burning questions our TLP community had on each of these loans and the main one... when they can expect to receive the assistance.

53: Real Talk With Vendors On Handling Times Of Uncertainty Apr 07, 2020

I wanted to do a little bit of a different kind of chat this week, so I reached out several event industry professionals to see how these vendors are handling and navigating Covid-19 situations. It was really great to hear how each of these vendors are going above and beyond with their customer service, how their working on utilizing their existing contract language and so much more. So join us as we hear from wedding planners, florists, DJs, photographers, and videographers!

52: Why You Need a Legit Contract Right Now! Mar 30, 2020

This episode is all about why you need a LEGIT contract, the importance of your contracts including certain clauses, clauses to take an extra look at, the difference between The Legal Paige contracts and others out there, how to update your existing contracts in the midst of Covid-19, and much more!

51: Candid Covid Convo Mar 20, 2020

Join Paige for a candid discussion about Covid-19, how it's effecting small businesses and what steps you as a small business owner can take to protect yourself.

50: A Discussion about Covid-19 with Caroline Fox, J.D. of Engaged Legal Mar 16, 2020

Public life in America is slowly grinding to a halt. All major sports events are shut down, schools are closed, public gatherings and events are getting cancelled, travel is becoming more and more restrictive, and our normal way of life is going to change here for the next few weeks. This entire week has been difficult. It’s been stressful. People are living in fear and panic. They often feel paralyzed and don't know how to deal with these challenges as business owners. So I wanted to sit down with my friend Caroline Fox, the owner of Engaged Legal, to discuss the virus, how it's effecting business owners, contracts, insurance policies, cancellations, financial situations, etc.

49: Best Practices for Unforeseeable, Unpredictable, and Impossible Events (such as the Coronavirus) and Protection Clauses You Need in Your Contract Mar 10, 2020

Look, I know a lot of people are freaking out over the corona virus for one reason or another. This podcast episode is NOT about my personal or political feelings whatsoever, and it shouldn’t be about yours either. The main thing to know at this point is that even if YOU are not freaking out about it, others are. It's important, if not vital, to figure out how YOU are making sure your business is protected during this time. I’m going over this and more about the specifics you NEED to have outlined in your client contracts in this episode.

48: Please Don't use Venmo for Business Transactions! Mar 03, 2020

Today we’re going to be talking about a topic I’ve heard WAY to much about; using Venmo for your business transactions. *Hint, you’re not supposed to be doing it.* Not only does this use violate Venmo’s terms and conditions, it also can put you at legal risk. Make sure to stay tuned because I want you all to make sure you’re protecting yourselves and your businesses!

47: Adding Third-Party Payors into your Contracts Feb 18, 2020

Join The Legal Paige to chat ALL about what needs to happen to your contract if someone besides the couple pays; aka a third party payor. When you add in a third party payor, your contract needs to change so that you can ensure that your clients are still the clients you’re serving on the day-of the event, but also that the payment and fees portion of your contract is all in the hands of your third party payer.

46: Moving from A Full Time Corporate job to Being A Full Time Entrepreneur with Jaine Kershner Feb 11, 2020

Join Paige, and special guest Jaine Kershner, for a discussion about moving from a corporate nine to five job to being a full time entrepreneur.

45: 2019 Year in Review Feb 04, 2020

On today's episode I'm sharing with you my 2019 year in review. I put together this review episode not only for you all to hear about how my first year in business went, but also as a personal reminder to myself about all the ups and downs that I went through, and how at the end of the year it turned out beautifully. 2019 was interesting, emotional, exciting beyond my wildest dreams, challenging, and overall full of some of the THE BIGGEST LEARNING LESSONS of my life.

44: The New California AB5 Law and What it Means for Independent Contractors Jan 28, 2020

Join The Legal Paige as she sits down with San Diego based attorney Braden Drake, to chat all about the new independent contractor law, AB5, that went into effect January 1, 2020.

43: Newborn Photography Contracts with Jenni Maroney Jan 21, 2020

Join us today with guest newborn photographer Jenni Maroney! Jenni shares with us her unique style of photographing natural, unposed newborns and chats about The Legal Paige Newborn Photography Contract.

42: What to Include in an Independent Contractor Agreement Jan 14, 2020

Today we’re going to be discussing an important tool for all you business owners out there; Independent Contractor Agreements. These are super important to have for a variety of reasons, and you want to make sure ANY kind of hiring agreement you have is protecting you and your business.

41: All Your Influencer & Giveaway Questions Answered Jan 07, 2020

So many of you loved last week’s episode on Influencer Responsibility, so this week AS PROMISED, we’re doing a Q & A! Join us as we answer more of your legal questions surrounding influencers and giveaways on social media.

40: Influencer Responsibilities Dec 30, 2019

Influencer responsibility is an incredibly interesting topic to discuss because we all follow social media accounts that have thousands, if not millions of followers, and as consumers of social media its good to know the legalities behind this type of work. Our online world now actually allows being an influencer to be a full time job, and since the world of "influencers" is so new, there is not a lot of regulations or law enforcing the conduct for these accounts. After my Instagram stories went viral at the end of December 2019, this episode goes over what all went down, my reactions to it, and my thoughts on how influencers can do better next time and how consumers can play an active role in changing laws surrounding online giveaways.

39: Trademarks 101 Dec 17, 2019

Join Paige as she talks ALL about one of her favorite forms of protecting intellectual property: Trademarks! We’ll cover what exactly Trademarks are, what they cover and how YOU as a business owner can use them to protect yourself.

38: Preparing for the Unexpected with a Digital Directive Dec 10, 2019

Today I'm going to talk about something a little morbid and not so sexy but super important to all you business owners out there; preparing for unexpected life situations. From digital directives, to important clauses to have in your contracts, I'm going over everything you need to think about to protect yourself and your business assets.

37: Is Your Giveaway Legal?! Dec 03, 2019

Today's episode is all about making sure your giveaways are legit! Giveaways are a great way to generate new followers and get people excited about your business and offers, especially during the holiday season, but do you know how to run a legal giveaway? It’s definitely easier than you think.

Get ready to dive in and hear all about it on today's episode!

36: Mini Session Contracts Nov 26, 2019

Are you a photographer who hosts mini sessions for your clients?! We're going over the ins-and-outs of mini sessions in this episode from choosing the dates and themes, to promoting them effectively, to upselling additional photos and prints, to ensuring your mini session contract is legit and protects you. Join Paige as she tells you all her best mini session tips and tricks.

35: Organizing Your Contract Clauses Nov 19, 2019

In this episode I discuss why it's important to organize all the clauses in your contract (which are the small paragraphs that relate to a specific point). From listing the parties to the contract at the beginning, to setting the duration and time period (aka the contract stops at some point), to ensuring your specific clauses are at the top, to the miscellaneous clauses you should have at the bottom, this episode will help you get your contract clauses in the correct order!

34: Filing a DBA Versus a LLC Nov 12, 2019

Do you know the difference between filing a DBA versus filing a LLC?! While each state may vary a teeny bit, its virtually the same steps to register online as either a Doing Business As or register as an official business entity through filing articles of incorporation to become a LLC.

33: Website Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions Nov 05, 2019

Did you know that you're required by law to have a Privacy Policy on your website if you're collecting any type of user's personal information? Do you know how Terms & Conditions can save you in regards to copyright infringement and refund requests? Do you know where to put them on your website? Episode 33 is here and I'm going over all the ins-and-outs of Privacy Policies and Terms & Conditions on your business website.

32: The Value of Having a Life Coach Oct 29, 2019

Have you thought about hiring a life coach, but you weren’t quite sure what to expect? Episode 32 is here and it is for YOU!! Alexandra Kaval is certified professional life coach and the founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching where She provides an inspirational and judgement free space for women to grow. A space where you can transform from overwhelmed to overjoyed.

Today, she is here to tell you ALL the things about what a life coach can bring to your life, why you need a plan for your life and what to expect when working with a life coach. Want more? Listen now!

31: Steps to Starting a Wedding Venue 101 Oct 22, 2019

Want to start a wedding venue? Episode 31 is here and it is for YOU!! Kinsey Roberts is a wedding venue owner, podcast host and podcast educator for women entrepreneurs. She is here to tell you ALL the things about the beginning stages of venue ownership by guiding you through market research, construction and her personal favorite part of any business: organization structure, marketing and systems. She loves sharing her personal journey of starting a wedding venue on her family’s private ranch in Colorado. Want more? Tune in today!

30: Online Sales Process using Instagram Marketing with Libby Rothschild Oct 15, 2019

I have learned so much from my friend Libby Rothschild who is a business coach and social media marketing expert. Her work inspires female registered dietitians to attract and convert leads in their virtual private practice. She explains in this episode her online sales process on Instagram specifically in regards to how to define how you will make profit, how to setup your link in bio to SELL, how to niche down your message, and MORE! You've got to tune in to this episode!

29: Preview & Prosecco: How Adding a New Service Can Add to Your Bottom Line with Alisha Crossley Oct 08, 2019

Episode 29: I'm chatting with Alisha Crossley all about her incredible service offering: Preview & Prosecco. Alisha is a recovering English teacher turned fine art wedding photographer and is the owner of Alisha Crossley Photography. With a background in literary arts, Alisha's love for storytelling is fully embraced behind the camera as she lovingly directs her subjects. Alisha has heart for sharing methods of success with fellow photographers and can’t wait to tell you all about Preview & Prosecco and how adding a new service into your business to serve your clients can add to your bottom line!

28: Get Confident with Youtube and Yourself on Video with Trena Little Sep 10, 2019

Today I am talking to Youtube Guru Trena Little who helps creative business owners find the confidence to be on video. She believes every business owner deserves to be the face of their business so she provides them support by teaching the tech, mindset, and strategy on how to use video content to grow your business. Join our conversations NOW!

27: Building a Wedding Planning Business from the Ground Up with Becky Baker Sep 04, 2019

Hello hello everyone! I have Beck Baker here with me today! She is owner and planner at Becky's Brides and is going to talk to you all about how she started her wedding planning business from the ground up. Becky has a BS in Accounting and started her career in the corporate accounting world. Not long after that, she knew that accounting wasn't the right t for her. After helping some friends and co-workers plan their weddings, she officially launched Becky's Brides in 2011. Becky's Brides plans flawless, Southern weddings in Birmingham, AL and beyond. In addition to planning weddings, she is passionate about helping other women creative business owners launch and grow successful businesses. Most importantly, she is a wife to her college sweetheart and new mom to a 10-month-old baby girl.

26: The 10 Essential Contracts for Your Small and Growing Business Aug 27, 2019

Hey friend! I going to tell you all about the essential contracts that you need for your small and growing business. As your business grows you are definitely going to need to implement more and more contracts! With that being said, I just want to tell you a little bit more about why it is so important and such a hot topic right now!!

25: Ensuring Your Business Contracts are Valid Aug 20, 2019

I’m chatting about service industry contracts and what you really need to know about your contracts to ensure you're saving yourself tons of headache in the future. This episode goes over the main contract principles you need to know that make up a valid contract such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and why you need to "get it in writing". Don't sit around wondering anymore whether your client contract will actually hold up in court.

24: How to grow your bottom line and your impact Aug 13, 2019

Drumroll Please!! Stephanie Skryzowski is a Chief Financial Officer who helps purpose-driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions for their business. She is the Founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting which works with clients around the globe to help them grow their bottom line and their impact. She is here to help you do that so you can build your business while sustaining your way of life.

23: The benefits of bookkeeping 101 Aug 06, 2019

Hello everyone! I am excited to introduce to you guys my friend Edrina J. Calderon who is the owner and accountant of Accounting by Edrina, LLC. She is here to talk all about bookkeeping. What is it? Why do people need to know about it? Why is it super important for us as business owners? Let’s be honest, most of us are just not that good at it.. Edrina is just a true joy, a total giver and I have loved having her as part of my online mastermind. Let’s dive into Bookkeeping 101!

22: My Photography Reflection from 2019 Jul 30, 2019

Today's episode is going to be a little different. I'm not going to talk about legal stuff and I'm not interviewing any guests. I am actually talking all about my photography business and a little reflection on my wedding season for 2019. I recently just ended my wedding season in the middle of July because I only took on a select number of weddings this year and I just want to kind of chat with you about my experiences, a few things in lessons that I've learned, and just let you know where Paige Marie Photography is at right now. So with that being said, let's get into this episode.

21: Hey, Millennial Women - Estate Planning is for You Too! Jul 23, 2019

Hello, Episode 21! Iffy Ibekwe (ee-beck-way) helps intentional women prepare effective wills, trusts, and legal documents so that their families are protected in the event of death or an unexpected emergency. She is passionate about what she does. Her life has been transformed by helping women protect their families, just in case. Today, she is here with me to share her passions with you and discuss how estate planning is for you too!

20: How to create profit with purpose Jul 16, 2019

Marie Wold is a 24 year-old wellness coach, lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur whose mission is to educate and empower women to become their best selves. As a business school graduate, she melds her passion for entrepreneurship with her heart for service every day and has grown her business to multiple six-figures through strategic scaling and 100% organic marketing. Today, she is sharing exactly how she creates profit with purpose!

19: Going from an Online Business to setting up shop the Brick and Mortar way! Jul 02, 2019

Calling all business owners! Whether you run a business online or have set up shop this episode is for you! My guest today is my dear friend and fellow Montana lady, Tiffany Williams, with Tiffany Williams Photography. She is talking all about her transition from her online business that provided online digital photo services and galleries, to a brick and mortar studio environment. Thus, she went from what most photographers know as a “shoot and share concept” (giving all high-resolution digitals) to an “in-person print sales” concept. She’s here to share her experience and tips with you!

18: Teamwork makes the Dream work! Husband and Wife Style Jun 25, 2019

Hello hello Legal Paigers! We have talked about how to build a team for your biz so now it’s time to talk about how that team works together successfully... #teamworkmakesthedreamwork. Today, I have not one but TWO special guests who want to share their teamwork success with you. Joshua and Kariss Farris are a husband and wife wedding and corporate photography team who capture special moments all around the country and across the world. They’ve turned their passion into their profession with Pharris Photos + Philms! I’m just obsessed with these two! They’ve got all kinds of good information about how to run a successful business as a husband-wife duo, so let’s learn how their teamwork makes their dream work! It’s time to “get it done” with these two and dive in.

17: How to build an Associate Photography Team that WORKS! Jun 18, 2019

Today, we have an amazingly talented guest speaker, Kylee Ann with Kylee Ann Studios! Her team is based in Northern Utah and she helps other photographers and creative entrepreneurs create thriving businesses. When she's not shooting, scheduling, editing, blogging, being the boss, etc, you can find her on adventures with her three babies or catching up on last nights tv in yesterday’s clothes.

In this episode, Kylee talks all about what building an associate team was like, her training approach for new hires, tips of letting go of control and MORE! We can’t wait to have you tune in!

16: The 80/20 Mindset You Need For Your Business! Jun 11, 2019

Have you heard the saying that 80% of results come from 20% of the action? Well, that is a motto that I live by in my business and it has given me great results! I believe that this motto is the success tool for any entrepreneur and once you learn about which 20% of actions drive 80% of the outcomes, it will be a game changer for you and YOUR business! Lets dive in!

15: How a Mastermind can change your life! Jun 03, 2019

Today’s episode is something special!!

I am talking all masterminds……. and about my online mastermind. I have three ladies who participated in it here to help me tell you all about it! I am so excited to tell you all about running my first mastermind and how proud I am of the ladies that were a part of it. I could honestly talk all day about it… but the reality is it’s not the same as actually hearing from a few of the ladies themselves. Over the past week, my team and I have reached out and asked a handful of them to record a little blurb about their mastermind experience.

Today on the show I am SO excited to welcome not one but three guests. BOOMSHAKALAKA. Let’s say hello to Rebekah Reed, Kristen Gillen, and Edrina Calderon! These ladies are the definition of boss babes and I couldn’t be more excited to have them on board. Can you guess how they are all connected??

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14: Finding the right mentor for you and your business May 28, 2019

Now today is another one of my quick business tips and I am specifically talking about mentors because we all have them and we all use them, but it's important to find the right one for you, but to do so you have to be introspective and you have to think about what you want first and then you pair that with someone that can lead you the best way possible. So, without further ado, let's get into this mentorship discussion friends!!!

13: My Go-To Implementation Strategy May 21, 2019

Hey hey!! Today's episode is a continuation of our biz talk from last week and is all about the implementation strategy I use when I’m working on creating a product, launching something, or really doing anything business related. People always ask me how I have time for things and how I do it all. Well, I don’t do it all, let's get that straight. But I do a lot of things and do them well. I’ve got a plan each time I want to implement something and make sure its all planned out, that I have time, that I have the budget, and all my ducks are in a row. So this episode is literally my step by step process to implementation. Let's dive right in.

12: My BIG biz philosophy: Find the niche, fill the niche, kill the niche May 13, 2019

Happy Monday friends! The past dozen episodes I’ve talked primarily about legal concepts that you as an entrepreneur should know and should be utilizing in your business. BUT, I also am a business coach for photographers, wedding industry professionals, and creatives. Today is my first episode all about business and to start our journey I’m going wayyyy back to the beginning of when I started my own photography biz 8 years ago and what that looked like. We are talking about what drives me forward- my own biz motto “Find the Niche, Fill the Niche, and Kill the Niche” and how it can be implemented in your own business. You guy’s my coaching is different from anyone out there in the online world because not only am I a coach but I am also an attorney and attorneys do NOT think like other people. So let’s dive into my motto and some biz talk. Success and more dolla bills are on your horizon. Are you ready?

11: How to build your Team the RIGHT way May 06, 2019

Legal Paigers!! If you tuned in last week you know I chatted all about the differences between independent contractors and employees. Well friends, this week’s episode is an extension of that topic and I am bringing on my dear friend Janelle, founder and owner of Janelle Joy Private Editing. You are going to get boatloads of amazing info from us as we discuss the good, the bad, and ugly of hiring on team members and how you can do it better. We talk about how Janelle went from a one-woman show to a team of six in just one year! She thrives by the model time is a luxury we can’t afford to waist so use it wisely and purposefully. I cannot wait for you guys to hear about what Janelle has to say about hiring on her editing team and the processes she emplaced to ensure everyone was a good fit and all her ducks were in a row… legally that is. Join our conversation NOW!

10: The BIG Debate: Independent Contractors vs. Employees Apr 29, 2019

Today, we are talking all how to hire someone onto your team the right way. As small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives, we need help managing our businesses as we grow! At a certain point, it just isn’t possible to get all the work done by yourself. And, when hiring help, the biggest dilemma you will face is: should I hire individuals as independent contractors or employees? This is one of the biggest questions I get on my Instagram and Legal Paige private facebook community. I thought it was time to do an official podcast episode on this topic to get you all the information you need!! Make sure to tune in and listen carefully to the differences between these two worker designations because it could cost you and turn into a huge headache with the IRS if you aren’t handling your workers correctly. Are you ready? Let’s do this!

09: Pinterest, Your Secret Weapon to Business Growth Apr 22, 2019

I am so so excited about today’s topic...drumroll… Pinterest!! Yep that’s right! Anndddd we’ve got an uber special guest, Vanessa Kynes!!! Vanessa is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. As a YouTuber, blogger, and consultant, she helps creative small businesses grow by teaching traffic-generating Pinterest strategies to increase their brand visibility, book more clients, and ultimately, generate more sales. All in all, she is pretty much the guru of Pinterest so I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. And she’s here today to chat all about it and how it is your secret weapon to business growth!! Are you ready to join our conversation?? Let’s do this!

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08: Essential Contract Clauses for Service Based Companies Part 2 Apr 15, 2019

This is Part 2 of our discussion last week on the essential contract clauses for any service-based company. Last week we talked about the Entire Agreement Clause, Description of Services Clause, Venue and Jurisdiction Clause, Severability Clause, Transfer Clause, Billing Structure Clause. Today we’re adding onto that with a few more essential clauses. Let's do this!!

07: Essential Contract Clauses for Service Based Companies Part 1 Apr 08, 2019

Friends! This is one of my favorite things to talk about… contract clauses! Haha, I’m sure you’re not as excited as I am, but I promise you that once you listen in to these episodes you’ll be much happier than before and a smarter business owner because I’ll easily explain the most important clauses you need in your service contract and why they’re important to have. I’m also going to break this episode up into a two part episode series. Today is part 1 and next week will be part 2, because I’m not about “the overwhelm” and want you to have some time to digest the first set of clauses that I am going to talk about today before we jump into the next set. So, TUNE in NOW for part 1 and make sure you also listen to part 2 coming up next week!

06: The Entrepreneur's Agreement Toolbox! Apr 01, 2019

It’s here!! The Entrepreneur’s Agreement toolbox!!! Today’s episode is all about the agreements you need to know as an entrepreneur. This is one you don’t want to miss! Like episode 5, this is another one of my foundational episodes that I (and my guests) will refer back to and expand upon! I’m talking about the general big-picture agreements you need as an entrepreneur! Don’t know what these are? That’s why I’m here. You can come back to this episode whenever you need a new agreement. Grab your favorite beverage and let's dive into these must-have contracts!

05: What you NEED to know about biz structures for your taxes Mar 25, 2019

Hey hey! Happy Monday! This episode is a BIG one. It’s one of those foundational episodes that I will refer back to time and time again. We are diving DEEP into the three main types of business structures and tax designations for entrepreneurs and what each looks like. I am talking about tax implications, liability, risks involved, and what my suggestions and views are on each. This is a realllllly important episode, so I hope you tune in and potentially take notes along the way. Also, feel free to listen back to this episode every time you think you may need to change your business structure. Alrighty Legal Paigers, let's do this!

04: Get a grip on your biz funds with these money mindsets Mar 18, 2019

This week the topic is all about shifting mindset strategies for small business owners. I have enlisted the help of my friend Dondrea Owens. Dondrea is a CPA and Chief Financial Officer at The Creative’s CFO. Her core mission is to educate and empower women to confidently make financial decisions in their businesses.

It’s time to get a handle on your negative money mindsets as a small biz owner and shift them into more positive money mindset Strats so you have a better grasp on your business funds.

Tune in Now! Let’s grow your business, and save for the future!

02: Hundreds of dollars worth of tax deductions you should be taking Mar 04, 2019

Today on the show I am so excited to welcome my very first guest, Brittney Suttle. Britt is a CPA with 10+ years experience who loves helping female entrepreneurs manage their finances (both personally & professionally) and build scalable businesses that earn them money while they sleep. This lady is a lover of carbs, hiking, and all things numbers, she currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband where they spend their downtime building their real estate business.

Our conversation is all about small business tax deductions. A few of these tax tidbits might surprise you! Brittney is going to get you ready for tax season!! Join the conversation NOW! Follow Britt on Instagram: @brittandtheb and check out her website: www.brittandthebenjamins.com

01: The 5 big legal concepts you need to know as a small business owner Feb 26, 2019

Welcome Legal Paigers!

This first episode is all about starting to understand why the law is so important for you and your business. As a business owner myself, I know that we have to wear all the hats and that can make legal stuff confusing. In order to start you on your legal journey the right way, I want to discuss these 5 big legal concepts. It’s time to STOP worrying and START growing the business of your dreams!

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