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🚨 LEGAL NIGHTMARES AHEAD! 🚨 As an entrepren

🚨 LEGAL NIGHTMARES AHEAD! 🚨

As an entrepreneur, there are plenty of legal issues that can make your head spin. But fear not! In Episode 103 of @onyourtermspodcast, we’re breaking down three common legal nightmares and giving you the tools to avoid them.

🔥 First up: How to handle client relationships that go south. Learn how to pre-qualify, use disclaimers, and be crystal clear about what you do to protect yourself and your business.

🔥 Next, we’re tackling content theft. Discover why having terms of use and copyrighting your paid content is so important for your online courses and programs.

🔥 Last but not least, we’re discussing the importance of having an LLC and acting like one to avoid getting sued personally.

Don’t miss this episode if you want to keep your business legally protected and avoid the headaches of these common legal issues! Tune in now (link in bio) and let’s get your legal ducks in a row! 🦆🦆🦆

🎙 LINK IN BIO TO TUNE IN!! 🎙

xo,
Sam

PS: Tell me what you think of today’s episode by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to take a screenshot of your review + DM it to me so you can be entered to win a $20 Starbucks gift card! ☕🙌

#legaltemplates #legaltips #onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #legaltipsforbusinessowners #coursecreator

🚀3 Ways Legal Protection Can Grow Your Biz 🚀

🚀3 Ways Legal Protection Can Grow Your Biz 🚀

Wondering if legally protecting your online biz can actually GROW it? 👀 I’ve got answers for you in Ep 102 of @onyourtermspodcast!

Legal protection can boost your business’s:

📣 VISIBILITY

Over the past 6 years, I’ve heard from thousands of customers who share how once they got legal protection in place — whether it was an LLC, a legit contract, or knowing what they were legally allowed to talk about — they felt confident & free to talk more about their biz.

You can put 2 + 2 together to guess what happens when you talk about your business more on social media 😜

🧱️ TRUST

Once you legally protect your business, it’s incredible how you show up differently. Even if your business isn’t the big-success it’s going to be in the future (!!), it’s important to start acting like you’re heading in that direction.

Having legit contracts and looking like you have your ish together is more attractive and safe for future-clients of yours. They’ll be more willing to work with someone who looks legit.

💰 BOTTOM LINE

If a client doesn’t pay your invoice or issues a chargeback threat to their bank/credit card, you have to have already had your legal stuff in order when the client/customer purchased. Otherwise, the complaining customer will always win. One UB member was able to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in 2022 alone, just because of having her legal ducks in a row.

Tune in to learn how legal protection can help you grow your biz! 🌱

xo,
Sam ️

#legallyprotectyourbiz #businessgrowth #podcastlove #onyourtermspodcast #legaltips

3 KEY THINGS TO HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE YOU HIRE⤵️

In 2022, I hit a MAJOR business milestone by hiring my first full-time employees! Yep, plural 😉

Now I'm at 2 full-time employees + 3 contractors. (Soon-to-be 4 contractors — we're onboarding a new social media coordinator! 🎉)

Being able to hire an employee (let alone 2!) was such a huge dream for me. Not because it sounded cool or because it was some box I wanted to check off -- but because I knew it'd feel so supportive and fun in my business.

I wanted teammates -- people who are "in it" with me everyday. And why's that important?

I knew I'd be a better, more strategic, entrepreneur if I surrounded myself with really smart, passionate people ✅

But you also wanna have your ish together before you ever hire... or else you're going to go down faster than Theranos.

SO, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE HIRING?

1⃣ A SOLID LLC

You'd want to have a solid business structure setup so you're not personally liable for any employment claims.

2⃣ EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK + CONTRACT

A handbook is great IF you're actually going to abide by what you say in it. In it, you spell out the company culture, policies, discipline procedures, do's and don'ts, etc.

You can also have your employees sign a contract with a non-disclosure agreement (they gotta keep everything they learn confidential), non-solicitation clause (they can't solicit your other team members if they leave to go with them or poach your clients), and maybe even a non-compete (they can't work for a competitor in a certain industry for a limited time.)

3️⃣ INSURANCE

Your state (and your employees' states) may require different types of insurances when you hire employees. For me, I had to get workers comp insurance and make sure our policy covered all of their states. I also had to get a family leave policy, and a policy to cover the 401k I offered them (offering a 401k is optional, but getting a policy to cover it isn't).

Tell me in the comments! Have you hired yet? Do you ever want to? Was this helpful?! Can't wait to chat with you ⤵️

xo,
Sam

#legaltips #onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #businesscoaching #legaltemplates

CAN YOU BORROW CONTRACTS? ⤵️ Have you ever bo

CAN YOU BORROW CONTRACTS? ⤵️

Have you ever borrowed your coach or friend’s 1:1 contract? 👀 🚩

If this is you — or you’ve been tempted to do this “as you get started” — you need to know 3 things:

1⃣ Borrowing a contract could = stealing it, especially if they bought that as a template
2⃣ Their contract won’t protect you, your services, or your clients because it’s not tailored to you.
3️⃣ It might not even be any good 🤣 Just because they’re using it, doesn’t make it legally sound.

It’s better to have a customized contract for YOU so that you:

✅ can rest easy knowing your contract specifically protects you & what you do
✅ confidently know how to explain your contract to clients (they ask!) and how to edit it, too
✅ keep it updated as your business changes & grows (you might change your mind about that refund policy!)

Remember, your contract doesn’t just protect you and your biz. It also protects your clients. You’ll attract much better-fitting clients if you have a professional-looking client that shows you want to protect them, too.

What’s 1 contract question you have about your business? Drop it in the comments and I’ll hop in! ⤵️

🥳 Pssst! Did you know that I have downloadable contracts ready for you to grab for your own business? I’ve done all the legal writing for you and I walk you through how to customize it as your own in the How-To Video Tutorial that comes with each of my legal templates.

xo,
Sam

#legaltemplates #legaltips #onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #onlinecoaches #legaltipsforbusinessowners

WHY ARE PEOPLE QUITTING ONLINE BUSINESS? I’ve s

WHY ARE PEOPLE QUITTING ONLINE BUSINESS?

I’ve seen SO many big names in the industry suddenly announce they’re leaving IG or even shutting their biz down completely lately.

My heart goes out to them. ♥️ BRAVO for following your heart. Am I right?!

And there’s nothing wrong with “quitting” or changing your mind. It’s a beautiful thing to pivot and go for what you want vs. staying in something that’s not working for you. Online biz isn’t the end all be all 🤣

Running your own business, especially at this size in a very public and social media driven way, is HARD.

But I also can’t help but wonder how much aspirational marketing, consumerism, and shady industry tactics have to do with it.

I’m running and growing my multi 7-figure business a little bit differently than what I see online, and I’m only reminded even more of why I’m doing this when I see so much (understandable) burn out around me.

Here’s what I’ve noticed:

🥵 Burnout is real and can happen to anyone at any stage of biz
💅The amount of $ someone (says they) make doesn’t mean they produce results OR like what they do
😫The pressure of aspirational marketing we put on ourselves (& keep buying into) is keeping us stressed
💵 Money doesn’t have to be your main measure of success. You get to decide what that looks like for you.
🛍️ Trying to keep up with trends + playing into consumerism is keeping us broke and tired

I sat down & got real with you on Epi 101 of my podcast @onyourtermspodcast this week called: Real Talk: Why Some of the Biggest Online Business Owners Have Quit.

Pop in your headphones, throw on your hot girl outfit and let’s walk + talk. Can’t wait to hear what you think in my DMs.

🎧 Comment “LISTEN” below and I’ll DM you a link to Episode 101 🎧

xo,
Sam

#onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #mindsetcoaching #mindset
#wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #businesscoaching #coursecreator

HOW A PODCAST CAN GROW YOUR BIZ 👇 (+ FREE GIVEA

HOW A PODCAST CAN GROW YOUR BIZ 👇 (+ FREE GIVEAWAY!)

True to my style — I started a podcast way after my business was already up and running.

Until then, I’d focused on SEO, social and my email list — but I always wanted to get my thoughts (& let’s be honest... my rants) onto the podcast waves.

But being the business woman I am, I knew I didn’t want a podcast that flopped around. I wanted it to be a strategic, intentional and yes VERY helpful podcast that would drive traffic, leads, and sales to my business.

And in 100 episodes, I’ve done just that 💅

In Epi 100 (!!), you’ll get all my best podcasting tips, and how I use my podcast to actually support and grow my business🎙️

I’ll even share:
• Tips on how I plan my content 📝
• My favorite tools and software 🤖
• Editing tricks and hacks 🎧
• A rapid-fire Q&A with your most burning podcast questions 🤔

🥳 GIVEAWAY! 🥳

🎉 I’m also giving away my EXACT PODCAST SET-UP including my mic, headphones, and pop filter windscreen. These are must-haves if you want to record a beautiful sounding pod!

👉 All you have to do to enter is submit a legal question to samvanderwielen.com/legalquestion before March 16th. You’ll be entered to win and also have the chance to get your legal questions answered! 🎉

So what are you waiting for? Comment ‘LISTEN!’ below👇 and I’ll DM you a link to the episode + where to enter to win my podcast setup! ⤵️

#onyourtermspodcast #podcastingtips #podcastersofinstagram #podcastgiveaway #100episodes #onlinebusinesstips #legalquestions #podcastsetup #rdsofinstagram #careercoaching

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAVING NO CONTRACT 😬 ⁠ ⁠ Th

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAVING NO CONTRACT 😬 ⁠
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That DM, email, or text you're relying on — hate to break it to ya.... but it's not going to cut it when it comes to legally protecting you, helping you get paid, or preventing a lawsuit.⁠
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Contracts aren't just scary things that lawyers protected to stay in business. They're the proof you need to actually protect yourself.⁠
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If you don't use contracts in your biz, you're missing: ⁠
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📲 Contact information (so you have the info you need to pursue payment if needed) ⁠
✍️ Program or service description (so you're clear on what's included) ⁠
💸 Payment (so it's clear how much and how you're paid in case of default or late pay) ⁠
❓ Refund policy (so you can politely and safely decline a request) ⁠
🗓 Term & termination (so everyone knows how long the contract lasts & how to get out of it) ⁠
✅ Venue + choice of law clauses (so you block being able to get sued in all 50 states)⁠
🙋‍♀️ Entire agreement clause (so your client can't say you verbally promised something different)⁠
❌ Cancellations & rescheduling appointments (so you protect your boundaries) ⁠
😍 Photograph & testimonial release (so you can use their kind words in your marketing) ⁠
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So if your client never pays you, or sues you for something you allegedly said or did — and you DIDN'T have a contract.... well, you're SOL.⁠
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And for all my LLC owners out there — if you've got an LLC, you've got another important reason to use contracts:⁠
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All of your contracts should be between your LLC and your client. That way, you're easily able to maintain the personal liability protection your LLC gives you — aka, you can't personally get sued.⁠
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What questions do YOU have about getting the right contract(s) for your online business? Comment below ⤵️ I'm always here to help. ⁠
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xo, ⁠
Sam ⁠
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#legaltemplates #legaltips #onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #legalcontracts #legaltipsforbusinessowners

BUSINESS EXPENSES 101 👇 It’s inevitable —

BUSINESS EXPENSES 101 👇

It’s inevitable — you’re always going to incur some business expenses before you actually start a business. You’ll have to register, maybe buy a domain name, pay for some biz tools or equipment, etc.

Maybe you’ll even need to invest in some legal contracts 😉

So can you count expenses like those as “business expenses” ...even before you register?

Read on! 👇

You might be wondering...
🤔 Is it legal to have business expenses BEFORE starting my business?! (yes, within reason)
🤔 How do I account for business expenses paid with personal $$? (keep reading)
🤔 Is there a limit to how much I can spend on my business before starting it?
🤔 Do I have a limited amount of time to capture them? How long?

Here’s what you need to know about the business expenses you incur before registering your business, getting an EIN, and opening a biz bank account.

1️⃣ Yes you’re able to “count” your pre-business business expenses once you actually start up!
2️⃣ Yes, my legal templates count as business expenses — even before you register 🙂
3️⃣ I recommend making sure you start your business, open a business bank account, and transfer all business related expenses and income within one calendar year of the first business expense you incurred
4️⃣ During the first year you file business taxes, talk to your CPA about capturing any expenses you might have missed

👇 EXAMPLE:

Let’s say you buy a legal template from my online shop this week — but you haven’t started your business yet. Save the receipt I send you, make a note of how you paid (credit or debit), and the purpose for your purchase. Then, make sure you send it to your CPA or save it for your 2023 taxes.

Was this helpful? Drop me a “YES!” in the comments below 👇

xo,
Sam

#legaltemplates #legaltips #onlinebusinesses #onlinebusinesstips #coursecreator #smallbusinesstaxes

SIMPLE SHIFT THAT LED TO MY BIZ GROWTH ⤵️ Som

SIMPLE SHIFT THAT LED TO MY BIZ GROWTH ⤵️

Some crazy big things have been happening around here in my company.

🙈 When I started my biz in 2017, anytime something good would happen I’d think, “Great! That’s the end of that. Nothing else good will probably happen again!”

😝 Or every time I’d have a great launch I’d say, “that was probably a fluke! Won’t happen again.”

Luckily I’ve got 6 years of being an online business owner under my Lululemons — and I’ve learned a lot about confidence, mindset, and attitude since then.

The other day at the gym, someone said:

THE SKY ISN’T THE LIMIT. IT’S JUST THE VIEW 🔭 🤯

And I realized that’s exactly the mindset I’ve taken the past few years — especially as my business has exploded with growth.

Now when good things happen, I think — “WHOA! If THAT could happen, imagine what else is possible.” Now I know that what I see in front of me is just what I can see for now... but there’s so much more to come.

On my podcast this week, you’ll get a personal update on everything going on BTS at Sam Vander Wielen LLC like:

• more on this daily mantra I tell myself to grow my business like crazy + how you can implement it too (no matter what stage of biz you’re in)
• what I’m doing with IG Stories right now that’s working really well (so you can too!)
• how the addition is going that I was building for my Dad before he passed
• what grief’s been like for me lately + what’s helping

🎙 Listen to Episode 99 “Behind the Scenes of Running a 7-Figure Business, Grief + Mindset Work” on @onyourtermspodcast by tapping here: @samvanderwielen

xo,
Sam

#onlinebusiness #onlinebusinesstips #mindset #mindsetcoaching #careercoaching #businesscoaching

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