Story time: I always knew I wanted to be an attorney, but there was one event that really set off my interest. In college I got involved in a bad housing situation and couldn’t find a way out of my lease. I asked nicely, and I was denied. So I reviewed my lease, did some research, and found a hole in the tenant law that they missed. I brought it to their attention and ended up being let go of my lease and getting my money back. From then on, I knew the importance of a solid contract. I’m going to share what contracts you need, what any good contract should or shouldn’t have, how to sign and send contracts properly, and how they can provide proof in a time of need.

In this episode, you'll hear…

07:15 - Why we have to talk about “proper” contracts
15:08 - Getting the contract you need for the moment
17:19 - What to look for in a good contract
22:12 - Protecting your intellectual property
23:21 - Using a liability disclaimer
26:30 - Sending & signing your contract properly

RESOURCES:

Listen to Episode 2 “Scope of Practice”: samvanderwielen.com/episode-2
Listen to Episode 7 “3 Steps to Legally Start Your Business”: samvanderwielen.com/episode-7
Try HelloSign (send and e-sign contracts): app.hellosign.com/?ref=a30ef418&s=S (affiliate link)
Shop my Legal Templates for Coaches: samvanderwielen.com/shop-templates
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8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected