🥳 LEARN HOW TO START AN ONLINE BUSINESS LEGALLY [TAKE MY FREE CLASS] 🥳

GET legally EMPOWERED.
SAFEGUARD your BUSINESS.

Thrive
with Peace
of Mind.

YOU MIGHT KNOW ME FROM:

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HEY, HEY!

I’m Sam Vander Wielen attorney-turned-coach-turned-entrepreneur. But you can just call me Sam.

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Let me guess, you’ve been avoiding the “legal
stuff” because it’s so
overwhelming, confusing,
and just ugh that you bookmarked it for
“later”…
but later never came.

Or, maybe, you tried talking to a lawyer (you
know, one with a suit, a dark
office, and rusty
filing cabinets), and he said it would cost
how much!?

And – just maybe — you’re finally ready to lean
on an attorney who
actually gets it and will
support you and your growing online business,

without any of the fluffy legal jargon or
fear-tactics…

If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Because I’m all about
helping online coaches,
content creators, service providers, course

makers, and anyone who runs their business
from a computer screen.
Through my DIY
contract templates, trainings, community, and
even
long-term marketing strategies, this is your
one-stop-spot for legally
protecting yourself
and sustainably growing your business at the
same
time.

AKA – I help you get paid while checking all the
legal boxes, so you can focus on scaling your
business without the stress (or that hourly bill
from the lawyer who doesn’t understand what
you do anyway).

I’ve been there. And now, I’m
here for you.

xo
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GETTING STARTED

Check “Legal Stuff”
Off Your To Do List

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woman with dark hair sitting cross legged on a couch

01 THE FREE TRAINING

5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business

Watch my FREE legal training to learn everything
you need to know about
legally protecting yourself.
Solidify your contracts, form your business, protect

your original content, and scale with peace of mind.

02 THE NEWSLETTER

Sam’s Sidebar

Discover the “chill path” to steady income, loyal clients and weekends off. Sam’s Sidebar is the must read weekly newsletter that translates “7 figure strategies” into simple next steps for people who care as much about being present as being profitable.

03 THE BOOK

When I Start My Business,
I’ll Be Happy(?)

Wish you could rage quit your job to start an online business? Or maybe you’ve got one, but you’re ready to make WAY more money. My practical no-BS guide to online entrepreneurship gives you real advice, covering all stages of business. And no, you won’t need to trade your sanity or social life to do it. Endorsed by Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Laura Belgray, Nathan Barry & more.

04 THE PODCAST

On Your Terms®

Learn the legal tips you’d pay $100s for in a
typical lawyer’s office, without the
stress. Learn
how to stand out from the crowd, by ditching the
trends (and so
much time on social) to learn my
evergreen marketing strategies. Join me each
week
for biz lessons no one’s talking about online
and legal know-how I’ve used
to grow and scale my
business (without ruining my life) to multi 7-figs.

05 THE SHOP

DIY Legal
Template Shop

Browse my shop of downloadable legal
contracts and policies, meticulously
crafted
and professionally drafted by a lawyer (me!)
to offer you the legal
backbone you and your
business need to stand tall and undeterred in
the
online space.

THE FULL ENCHILADA

The Ultimate Bundle®

YOUR all-access pass TO INDISPENSABLE
LEGAL TEMPLATES, IN-DEPTH VIDEO
TUTORIALS, ROBUST COMMUNITY
SUPPORT – PLUS THE ABILITY TO
pick my lawyer brain!

This is it: the whole kit and caboodle for your
legal peace of
mind. For online coaches,
course creators, service providers,
and more,
we’ll take you step-by-step through everything
you
need to setup, operate, and grow your
business now and later.

PLUS, you’ll get instant access to our 10 
most popular
legal templates.

But this is so much more than just a few
templates… it’s also
expert coaching support
from me and a community of biz
owners just
like you ready to grow and scale (without the
legal
headache). Throw in lifetime access and
free updates to your
legal templates, and this
is one heck of a deal.

Sam knows the specific needs of creatives and coaches, keeps the content up to date, and breaks down complicated concepts into easy-to-digest information and steps.

Rachel Clair, Book Coach + Editor

Not only are the resources incredible, but they are well organized and easy to locate. Sam shares additional insight in her emails and live calls. The resources and insight are unmatched!

Olivia Snyder Fox, The Resume Fox

The Proof is in the
(Chia) Pudding

Sam and her team create such an authentic and supportive community. I genuinely trust Sam's expertise more than most people online and know that she is always about providing value and the real hard facts up front.

Kay Sibson, Strategic Business Consultant

Sam, you’re a genius and a lifesaver! Thank you for putting top notch material out there for us to benefit from! So grateful!

Kat McEachern, Open gym

I would say the Ultimate Bundle has been the single most worthwhile expenditure I have made for my business.

Cordes Lindow, Lindown Learning

The Proof is in the
(Chia) Pudding

I love Sam's laid back and easy to understand teaching style.

Bethany, From Desperation to Dream Partner

100% Sam's Ultimate Bundle is the best investment you can make for your business.

Lindsey Naylor, Little Foundations

Do it! Your biz is worth it and Sam's awesome!

Rachel Ngom, She’s Making an Impact

The Proof is in the
(Chia) Pudding

Sam has seriously thought of everything… Since she has been in my shoes, I feel comfortable trusting her with this important aspect of my business.

Samantha Markovitz, NB, GraceMark Wellness & Lifestyle Coaching

I was overwhelmed by everything that I knew I needed to do to in the 'legal' bucket of things. Thanks to Sam breaking it all down it's not as daunting and feels much more manageable.

Jessie Carr, The Jessie Car Co.

I would say the Ultimate Bundle has been the single most worthwhile expenditure I have made for my business.

Codes Lindow, Lindown Learning

The Proof is in the
(Chia) Pudding

As someone with a professional credential, a solid legal foundation was essential for me. Sam gave me the confidence to launch my passion project - working as an Integrative Pharmacist Coach. Now I confidently work with amazing clients without the fear of legal omissions in my contracts.

Jen Belew, PharmD, Beyond the Dose, LLC

The peace of mind knowing that Sam has a resource for basically any kind of legal issue I could think of has been invaluable. I’m so thankful for her thorough work, her honest emails, and her consistent encouragement.

Katie Kerpanek, Eco-Minded Mama

Sam does such a great job explaining how to use the templates and why certain sections are there. I feel so much relief knowing that the templates were created by a lawyer. I continue to learn from Sam through her podcast and emails which I really appreciate!

Jasmine Hormati, MS, RD, CDN, Mendinground Nutrition

The Proof is in the
(Chia) Pudding

I am forever grateful that I have these resources ready for me whenever I need them. Thank you to Sam and the entire team for making it seamless!

Lorine Hoffner, Lorine Hoffner Coaching & Massage

THE PODCAST

On Your Terms®

YOUR behind-the-scenes LOOK AT
SCALING AN
ONLINE BUSINESS
- the legal way.

Wishing you had a friend you could text with
all your business
Qs? I got you. Press play for
insider legal tips (that actually
apply to your
kind of business), and stick around for the
deep-
dive marketing strategies like funnels,
webinars, email
marketing, evergreen content,
and so much more.

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MY BOOK

When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy

A PRACTICAL NO-BS GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ONLINE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Wish you could rage quit your job to start an online business? Or maybe you’ve got one, but you’re ready to make WAY more money. When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy gives you real advice you could start implementing today that covers all stages of entrepreneurship. And no, you won’t need to trade your sanity or social life to do it. Endorsed by Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Laura Belgray, Nathan Barry & more.

THE BLOG

Your Go-To Nook for
All Things
Legal &
Online Marketing

Take the snooze out of legal jargon and get the
lowdown on
marketing strategies to set up your
business for long-term success.

What My Book When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy Is Really About (It’s Not What You Think)

What My Book When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy Is Really About (It’s Not What You Think)

284. My Best Kept Secret That Feeds My Content, Testimonials, and 0k Launches

284. My Best Kept Secret That Feeds My Content, Testimonials, and $500k Launches

How to Keep Building Your Business During Hard Times (Without Burning Out)

How to Keep Building Your Business During Hard Times (Without Burning Out)

283. How I Actually Decide What to Send My Email List (Even When I Have No Idea)

283. How I Actually Decide What to Send My Email List (Even When I Have No Idea)

I Didn’t Have Time to Girlboss — So I Built a Multi-7-Figure Business Anyway

I Didn’t Have Time to Girlboss — So I Built a Multi-7-Figure Business Anyway

282. The End-of-Quarter Habit That Will Change How You Run Your Business

282. The End-of-Quarter Habit That Will Change How You Run Your Business

The Quiet Strategy Behind a 0K Launch (And How to Build a Business That Lasts)

The Quiet Strategy Behind a $500K Launch (And How to Build a Business That Lasts)

THE NEWSLETTER

Sam’s Sidebar

Join 63k+ subscribers discovering the chill path to steady income, loyal clients, and weekends off.

Sam’s Sidebar walks you down the stumbly path of building an online business one step at a time. Subscribe to learn about marketing strategies that untangle you from social media, the behind-the-scenes of a $100k/month business, never-boring legal updates, and what it actually takes to build the business you want.

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