On Your Terms®

For many business owners, speaking can be a huge way to make some money and gain awareness for your work. Whether you’re looking to start getting into public speaking as an arm of your business or you’re already doing it, you may have wondered: What am I supposed to do if any legal issues come up while speaking? And if you haven’t wondered that, even better!I’m going to share how to own your material, why you need to be thorough about your payment when signing a contract, what to do if something gets canceled, and what happens if you or the event get sued based on something that came up during your talk.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why you may want to consider speaking as a business opportunityHow speaking engagements can get legally wonkyHow to define payment details and what’s includedWhat happens if an event gets canceled or you have to cancelClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:DIY Speaker Agreement ContractClick 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

Have you ever wanted to have your business, legal, or even personal questions answered directly by me? That’s what we’re doing here, where I opened up my Instagram to your burning questions. I was asked about HIPAA, the differences between business entities, how I repurpose my email content, branding tips, and more!In this episode, you’ll hear…Do you need HIPAA for a coaching or consulting business?What’s the difference between consulting and coaching, and how does that relate to legal or contracts?The top 3 differences between the most popular entitiesHow I repurpose my email contentWhat to do if you know a business is operating outside of its scope of practiceThank you to Sharon R. for leaving a review for On Your Terms®! Sharon wrote: "I'm new to Sam. The calm & clear manner in which Sam shares your "to do" list makes it feel very easy. Like a really good friend holding you accountable!"Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's Weekly Legal Q&A Emails: samvanderwielen.com/easy-emailsGinger Apple Moscow Mule: halfbakedharvest.com/ginger-apple-moscow-muleEpisode 10. What Your Website Needs to Be Legally LegitEpisode 65. How to Build an Email List (with & without freebies!)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

Scope of practice couldn’t be more important in coaching and advisor-type careers. Understanding what you’re actually legally allowed to do and not do is not only smart but could help prevent you from breaking the law!In this “part 2” episode, we’ll go over my best tips to help you figure out your scope of practice. I’ll teach you…how to know if you’re stepping over the legal line (even though a coach or certification told you otherwise)why those in the healthcare space may want to listen extra closelywhy you should ignore those that say “everybody does it” when talking about skirting the legal limits of what’s allowedhow to make sure you’ve got what you need to feel secure in what you’re providing to your clientsIf you’re asking yourself, “how do I know what I can legally do as a coach?” – this episode will help clear up your scope of practice questions.In this episode, you’ll hear…The two biggest systemic issues when talking about scope of practicePrograms that mislead you about the actual qualifications they provideWhy the world of online businesses has bred a culture of “if they can do it, why can’t I?”Signing a contract doesn’t get you out of the scope of practice conversationThe actual purpose of certifications and programs“FOMO” and why you don’t need to put yourself at risk to build a successful business.Why just doing something doesn’t qualify you to teach that thingQ&AThank you Sindy Warren for leaving a review! Sindy wrote: “I discovered this podcast a few weeks ago and can't stop binging it!”Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES: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

Out of everything I’ve learned over the years of running a business, there’s one thing I wish I could go back and give myself the permission to do when I first started: Not turning everything I learn immediately into content for my business.Once I gave myself this permission, not only did it impact my business success and my bottom line, my mental health improved. I didn’t realize how exhausting it was, but once I took a step back and slowed things down, it was clear to me that this isn’t a good approach to business. I’m going to share why I think this is such a bad idea, why it’s important to give yourself permission to do something different, and what you can do instead.In this episode, you’ll hear…01:34 - The cycle of learning and teaching05:04 - Giving yourself permission to not teach everything you learn07:57 - Learning and growing in parallel10:52 - Sharing information with purpose13:27 - Fighting the race to cheapen contentClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES: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

We’re back to talk all about email lists! In the first part of our series on email lists, we talked all about list-building strategies—with or without the freebies. But once you’ve built that list… what are you supposed to actually send them? Let’s dive into what you can email your list to keep them engaged, how important consistency is, and the different ways you can nurture your audience.In this episode, you’ll hear…03:21 - Approaching your email list with strategy, no matter the size10:19 - Looking at the big picture in your business15:14 - The cycle of promotion and nurturing22:31 - Approaches to the nurturing phase34:02 - Tips for content and copywriting41:48 - Ending emails with a questionThank you FFB7 for your review! They wrote: “Sam was recommended in an online business group and I’m so glad I clicked on her link! She brings so much value in a simple way, and helped me keep building an online program without getting stuck on the legal policies. After watching her webinar/workshop, I bought the Bundle and have been very pleased! Looking forward to Sam’s next training offers!"Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 65. How to Build an Email List (with & without freebies!)Liz Wilcox - What to Email Your List membershipClick 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

Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting is a friend of mine as well as a colleague I’ve hired to help in my own business. I’m bringing her onto the show to talk all about hiring: Working with contractors, hiring employees, compliance issues you need to know about, growing your team, and more. Building a team isn’t just about scaling your business—it can also be a way to support your lifestyle and make your life easier.After hiring, managing, and leading hundreds of employees in the small business space for over a decade, Kira began helping other women with remote teams prepare for growth and team support. Paradigm People Operations Consulting is on a mission to empower women to lead lean teams while building authentic relationships and staying compliant along the way. She believes female business owners can impact not only the lives of their teams, but the landscape of work for all women, creating a more equal playing field and earning more women a seat at the table once and for all.In this episode, you’ll hear…02:59 - Kira’s background and why she founded Paradigm06:13 - The difference between a contractor and an employee12:24 - Who most businesses should hire first (and why)15:15 - Getting clarity on what you’re hiring for20:15 - When to hire help in your business and how to assign roles39:03 - Hiring responsibly42:08 - What to have in place before hiring52:02 - How hiring the right people helps to grow your business01:00:13 - When to start thinking about company cultureClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's Weekly Legal Q&A Emails: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebar/Watch Paradigm's "How to Start a Team" (free) workshop: samvanderwielen--paradigmconsulting.thrivecart.com/workshopHiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Independent Contractor Template: samvanderwielen.com/shop/independent-contractor-agreement/Read Paradigm's Biggest New Boss Mistakes Article: the-paradigm.com/3-biggest-mistakes-new-bosses-make/Employee Classification article: the-paradigm.com/employee-classificationFollow Paradigm on Instagram: @theparadigmmClick 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

List building advice is everywhere these days—from putting pop-ups on your website to creating “opt-ins” that give people a reason to sign up—but most of them don’t actually help you figure out how to get people to give you their email address. People often give us these individually dialed-in tactics without providing the actual high-level strategies necessary to make email marketing work for your business.In the first of a two-part series on email lists, we’re going to talk all about easy email list-building strategies that I’ve personally tried or seen with many others. The next part will be all about what to do once you have those emails and what you should send them.In this episode, you’ll hear…04:38 - Considering whether email is right for your business11:04 - How my email list journey started17:59 - The two roads to collect emails for your list20:41 - How to position your email newsletter as inherently valuable28:20 - Using freebies to attract newsletter subscribers37:21 - Where people go wrong with freebies41:08 - Actually getting people to your list43:06 - Q&A from Ultimate Bundle® membersThank you to ReadingBard for leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! This is what they had to say: "I just found you on YouTube & followed your podcast… and after just one episode, I know this will become a regular listening indulgence. Thank you for your practical, down-to-earth approach to the legal aspects of running a small business, while somehow managing to make it fun to listen to!"Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's EmailsPre Qualify Before they buy email templates: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/prequalifyEpisode 60. My Secret Success Strategy: Taking the 30000 ft View of Your BusinessKarsen Murray: 5 Enticing Freebies to Grow Your Email ListCopyhackers: How to Grow Your Email ListCopyhackers: Definitive Guide to Email MarketingBuild your Launch-Ready Email List blog post by Content BistroE-commerce Email Marketing: The Ultimate Guide by Chris OrzechowskiClick 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

You might be getting ready to hire, you might even have some contractors or employees working for you. Wherever you are in that process, you’ll want to start laying the groundwork for this now and not just when you need it. It’s important that you get it right—a wrong move can really land you in legal hot water.We’ll talk about the difference between an independent contractor and an employee legally, how some of the different states define them, and the steps to find and hire an independent contractor who will stick with you.In this episode, you’ll hear…09:20 - Using the Common-Law Test to determine whether someone is an independent contractor or employee16:27 - The ABC Test and how that is used22:41 - How to hire a contractor28:28 - What work for hire is30:39 - My biggest tip for onboardingA special thank you to Linda Camacho for leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! She wrote: “I’m preparing to launch my creative coaching business in the next few months and am I ever glad I found this podcast before I actually did! I’m a literary agent, so as someone who deals with contracts in my day job, I thought it curious that there’s barely any talk of the legalities of launching an online business, at least on the coaching side. I’m devouring these episodes like whoa and don’t plan on stopping. Sam, keep doing the good work!"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:Easy Email List Sign-Up: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebar/s/DIY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT TEMPLATEHelloSign (Affiliate Link)W9 Form (IRS)Cali IC / E test: Independent contractor versus employeeIRS Contractor or Employee Test: Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee? | Internal Revenue ServiceClick 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"DISCLAIMERMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop

I’m all about getting outside of your industry for ideas and inspiration. Thinking outside the box has played a big part in the success of my business, and part of that has been incorporating the lessons I learn from all over and applying them to my business. You may also know that I love cooking. To that end, we’re going to be speaking with Chef Mike Solomonov! We talk about what success looks like for him, balancing all the different roles that come with being a chef, dealing with criticism and complaints, and—of course—some of his favorite meals.In this episode, you’ll hear…03:20 - How Chef Solomonov balances his different roles05:49 - How COVID changed Mike as a business owner10:43 - Where Mike gets his inspiration for business and meal ideas20:18 - Dealing with the pressure to make more money versus staying authentic29:30 - Becoming a resource for addiction support and starting a business during a difficult time35:33 - Not letting the awards or the critics get to your head41:26 - What success looks like to Mike44:04 - Q&A: The food Mike eats at home, new restaurants, and moreIf 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:Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikesolomonovVisit Laser WolfVisit ZahavClick 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

Business owners have a lot on their plate—trust me, I get it! Over the years I’ve found a helpful way to structure my weeks so that I can get a ton of stuff done without driving myself crazy. I’ve managed to build a 7-figure business without working like a maniac, and I want you to be able to take some of the methods I’ve used to get there and apply them to your business. I’m going to break down for you how I plan my days and weeks, how that’s evolved for me over time, and what I’ve tried that hasn’t worked for me.In this episode, you’ll hear…04:38 - How I used to approach my days08:39 - Why I theme my days and weeks10:24 - Breaking down my weeks and days by energy level19:58 - Making time for high-level tasks and creative expression23:01 - Setting realistic expectationsIf 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:The Ultimate Bundle®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