On Your Terms®

Today we’re going to talk about Kenny G., “real jazz,” and how that relates to business. We’ll explore powerful lessons for entrepreneurs about authenticity, value, and standing out in a crowded market. Let’s dive in!In this episode, you’ll hear…What a feud between two jazz musicians has to do with your businessFinding what makes your business uniqueGetting back what you put out into the worldIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Listen to Pat MethenyTaco Bell’s Innovation Kitchen, the Front Line in the Stunt-Food WarsNaomi Powell of The Lifestyle EditEpisode 105: Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When does it become illegal?Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

New business owners have a lot to deal with: applying for an EIN, getting a business address, starting a business bank account, and forming an LLC, among other things.I get it. It can feel like you're putting the cart before the horse if you don't have an audience, an email list, or any offers yet. But let me tell you, there's a different way to look at this. We'll unpack this perspective shift in our chat today.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why you should start getting legal protection in place todayThe liability you face while posting free contentHow to take these first legal stepsIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Learn more and get the Ultimate Bundle®Episode 7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start)Episode 98. When Should You Update Your Contracts?Episode 83. Legally Protect Your Online Biz: The Bare Minimum that Produces ResultsEasy Email List Sign UpSubmit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

As an entrepreneur who has built a multi-seven-figure business, I've had my fair share of experiences when it comes to hiring and firing employees and contractors. In this episode, I want to share my top 10 tips for managing these relationships and navigating the complexities of staffing your business. My goal is to help you build a successful team while maintaining healthy working relationships with your employees and contractors.In this episode, you’ll hear…Getting clear on what you’re hiring forHiring slow, firing fastHow to hire like a professionalOwning your mistakes…and more!If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 64. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Episode 111. Writing a Book, Online Business Changes & Discipline with Amy PorterfieldGet Sam's EmailsMindset coaching with Jen DiazShop my DIY Independent Contractor AgreementParadigm Consulting Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

Today we’re going to talk about disclaimers. Do you need to read disclaimers out loud to clients during a session in order for them to count? Let’s discuss!In this episode, you’ll hear…When and where to use your disclaimerNurturing the follower to client journeyPre-qualifying clients before you work with themIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 2: Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 69: What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)Pre-Qualify Before You Buy DownloadSubmit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

Starting and growing a business is hard. And then, you still have to deal with all of the hard stuff that life regularly throws at you on top of all that. Over the years, I have experienced some of the most challenging times of my life, from brain surgery and caring for my father during his battle with cancer, to coping with the loss of my father and my mother's ongoing health struggles. So, we're breaking our usual routine to have a heart-to-heart conversation about how I’m coping and finding ways to keep (some of) it together.In this episode, you’ll hear…Keeping it together when times get toughPrioritizing what really mattersRecognizing when you’re not OK or you need helpIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's EmailsEpisode 14. How to Market Your Evergreen Product (+ Which Platforms You Should Be On!)Episode 3. Turning Pain & Hard Times Into Rocket Fuel for Your BusinessSEO InfluencerJoin the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media

Let’s say you don’t want to spend time and money training an employee only to have them go work for a competitor or start their own business in your field. What can you do about it? In this episode, we’re discussing non-compete agreements, and whether or not they’re right for you.In this episode, you’ll hear…What a non-compete agreement isWhether or not you would be able to enforce a non-competeAlternatives to non-competes that could serve you betterIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 61. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

Have you ever considered writing a book? There’s a stat floating around that says 81% of people hope to write a book one day, so chances are you’re one of them — and so am I! I’m going to share what my journey of writing a book proposal and querying agents has looked like so far, and what’s happening next. I’ll also give tips I’ve learned from my writing coach as well as naturally along the way.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why I’ve always wanted to write a bookWhere I’m at in the writing and publishing processTips I’ve learned for getting your book publishedIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Meet Richelle Fredson (Book Coach): https://richellefredson.comGet the Book Proposal Blueprint Course: https://richellefredson.com/training/Richelle's PodcastEasy Email List Sign Up - Get Sam's EmailsAimee Barr And AssociatesGet notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

You know copycats are a big issue for online businesses, but that’s only a problem for big businesses, not ones just starting out — right? I’m going to address whether you need to worry about copycats even when very few people know about your business.In this episode, you’ll hear…Are small businesses at risk of copycatsWhat I’ve seen in my own business and othersWhy you should protect your business at any sizeClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Save over $400 on the Ultimate Bundle® for a limited time! Click here for details.Episode 113. How to Legally Protect Your Content [Copyright Registration 101]Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

Unsure about the difference between trademarks and copyrights in online business? In this episode, we dive into the essential aspects of trademarking and copyrighting for online businesses. While trademarks are valuable for safeguarding the outward-facing elements of your business like names and logos, copyrights play a vital role in protecting your product or course content. We discuss Ashley's real-life example — a content creator who faced legal challenges because she hadn't copyrighted her course material.In this episode, you’ll hear…The difference between contracts and copyrightWhat to do if someone steals your content (before AND after)How to decide what content you need to registerClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25Save over $400 on the Ultimate Bundle® for a limited time! Click here for details.Join my email listEpisode 108. Should You Copyright That?Episode 110. Can I Get Paid If Someone Steals My ContentEpisode 107. What to Do If Someone Steals Your Business' ContentUS Copyright OfficeClick here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

If you’ve already registered as an LLC, do you need to trademark your business name? That’s what I’m going to discuss in this episode!In this episode, you’ll hear…The difference between a trademark and LLCWhat protections a trademark offers your business nameCases when you trademarking your business name may not be possibleIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25Episode 109. All Your Trademark Questions: AnsweredClick here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER