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Your identity is the heart and soul of your busine

Have you ever had french cuisine? Even if you have

Have you ever had french cuisine? Even if you haven't, I'm sure you've heard of how simplistic yet high quality the food is.

This is how I like to approach my business' products. It's not about throwing a bunch of stuff into a pot and hoping for the best. It's all about picking the cream of the crop. It's not about quantity or complexity; it's about the sheer awesomeness of what you're working with or creating.

When it comes to product offerings in your online business, think of what those core elements are that you're offering. Build around them, but never overshadow them.. this allows their brilliance to shine even brighter. The term "quality over quantity" isn't a myth. Quality is and will always be the key ingredient! ⭐️

I know this can be way easier said than done, especially when you have so many ideas. Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, I'm here to help make sure that you are legally covered so you can protect yourself and your growing business.

I give tips and advice on all things running and protecting your business in my FREE legal workshop "5 Steps To Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business." Comment "5 Steps," and we'll send you the link!

#firsttimebusinessowner #startingabusiness #qualityoverquantity
#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw

So I definitely had another topic planned out to r

So I definitely had another topic planned out to record for today's episode, but I just needed to take a coffee check.

Grief is the biggest thing in my life at the moment, and the waves come and go. Recently, I've had to zoom out and say, "Hey, I can't take this on... I'm not doing okay." It's perfectly fine to say no to things when you aren't doing good emotionally and mentally.

I've been focused on doing what I can for my business that will actually help and be used long-term. I've been able to build my team up with amazing people who keep things running as I need to step back here and there. I knew my dad was sick at the beginning of starting this business, so I was very intentional about building it up this way.

Tune into today's episode of @onyourtermspodcast to catch up on life with me and hear my new big goal/dream 🤭

Comment "EP 157" and I'll send you the link to listen.

#grief #personalupdate #lifeupdate #catchup #goalsetting #realawyerreacts #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching

The Ultimate Bundle has changed the way so many bu

The Ultimate Bundle has changed the way so many business owners view their businesses 🌟

With the Ultimate Bundle you get all the contracts and policies you need for your online business, and support from me, Sam (a real -life lawyer turned entrepreneur.) PLUS lifetime access, updated templates, and over 35+ trainings on how to get paid, form your business, handle refund, register trademarks and copyrights, run courses, and more!

Don't just take it from us, here are a few things that our amazing Ultimate Bundle™ members have to say about it. 🎉

xo,

Sam

#businesstemplates #businesscontracts #legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess

This topic is such a grey area for many entreprene

This topic is such a grey area for many entrepreneurs, and there's a ton of misinformation out there 😨

So heres the thing; Businesses generally have the freedom to price their offers as they deem fit. However, this freedom doesn't mean they can include deceptive promises or provide misleading information related to their pricing. It's completely fine to highlight the positive outcomes of previous customers, but you have to be specific and accurate. It's essential to ensure that pricing remains transparent at all times and that the actual charge matches the advertised price.

A significant aspect of online business is recurring payments, whether that’s subscriptions or payment plans. It's important to understand that laws govern auto-charging credit cards, and the language used to convey this to customers needs to be crystal clear. When customers sign up for a payment plan, they implicitly agree to the automatic charges, eliminating the need for businesses to seek permission every time a charge is initiated.

When you enter this territory, you're also entering the side of things where chargebacks, refunds, etc. can come up. You want to be sure that you have your refund policies in place and all of your legal ducks in a row to prevent any craziness from happening.

Lucky for you, I provide legal templates suitable for online courses and membership plans in my signature product, The Ultimate Bundle™. These templates come equipped with the necessary language to tackle automatic charges. These legal measures can act as a shield against chargeback threats, especially from credit card companies.

Comment "ULTIMATE" below, and I'll send you the link to grab yours!

#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess #thinklikealawyer

Contracts are not just for the big shots in the co

Contracts are not just for the big shots in the corporate world.

Whether you're a one-person show or a growing empire, contracts are your ultimate safety net. They protect you, your work, and your clients, no matter the project's size. Verbal agreements might work when you're divvying up the last slice of pizza with friends, but in business, putting things in writing is the gold standard. It's not about mistrust; it's about clarity and accountability.

While standard templates can be a great starting point, the real magic happens when you customize your contracts. Each project is unique, right? So, your contract should be too. Tailor it to your specific needs.

You can find fully customizable legal templates in my template shop for any type of business. Comment "TEMPLATES" below, and I'll send you the link to the shop 🙌

#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #womeninbusiness⁠ #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess #thinklikealawyer

Cue the confetti and happy dances! 🎉 It took m

Cue the confetti and happy dances! 🎉

It took me a bit to find my groove, but now I feel like I'm rockin' and rollin'. I'm not just churning out words, just because; I'm being intentional with making sure that this book is as helpful to you as possible. This isn't going to be a cookie-cutter approach to building a business, I'm inviting you into my world, complete with the wins, the losses, and all of the "aha" moments.

I'm getting really close to handing it in. I'm actually really excited about the opportunity to improve as a writer and get feedback on what I've written so far. I'd love your encouragement (trust me, I need all the pep talks you've got) to finish up this first set of chapters - this has been the hardest few months of my life since losing my Mom. It's hard to even get myself motivated to get dressed, let alone to write a book 😝

Drop me a note of encouragement in the comments. And thank you so much for your support, always.

xo,

Sam

#reallawyers #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching #nutritioncoach #nutritionist #onlinebusiness #bookwriting #booklovers #writingabook

I got to interview @sydney_kw who is the CPG Food

Did you know that you needed to do this? Even if

Did you know that you needed to do this?

Even if you have already done this before, it's a good idea to check your settings every so often because I found out that when Venmo updates or adds a setting, the privacy settings are often set back to default.

If you have a business, and your customers are sending you money via Venmo, then I'm sure that they don't want or expect their information to be public and shown to everyone. You need to be sure that you aren't publicizing transactions and information and keeping this information sealed.

Your list of clients/customers is considered trade secret of your business. It is something that you have intellectual property in and publicizing this would be really bad and can potentially lead to others trying to go and poach your current customers.

Have you seen the information about this in the news articles?

#venmo #venmoprivacy #realawyerreacts #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneur #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching

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Your identity is the heart and soul of your busine

Have you ever had french cuisine? Even if you have

Have you ever had french cuisine? Even if you haven't, I'm sure you've heard of how simplistic yet high quality the food is.

This is how I like to approach my business' products. It's not about throwing a bunch of stuff into a pot and hoping for the best. It's all about picking the cream of the crop. It's not about quantity or complexity; it's about the sheer awesomeness of what you're working with or creating.

When it comes to product offerings in your online business, think of what those core elements are that you're offering. Build around them, but never overshadow them.. this allows their brilliance to shine even brighter. The term "quality over quantity" isn't a myth. Quality is and will always be the key ingredient! ⭐️

I know this can be way easier said than done, especially when you have so many ideas. Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, I'm here to help make sure that you are legally covered so you can protect yourself and your growing business.

I give tips and advice on all things running and protecting your business in my FREE legal workshop "5 Steps To Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business." Comment "5 Steps," and we'll send you the link!

#firsttimebusinessowner #startingabusiness #qualityoverquantity
#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw

So I definitely had another topic planned out to r

So I definitely had another topic planned out to record for today's episode, but I just needed to take a coffee check.

Grief is the biggest thing in my life at the moment, and the waves come and go. Recently, I've had to zoom out and say, "Hey, I can't take this on... I'm not doing okay." It's perfectly fine to say no to things when you aren't doing good emotionally and mentally.

I've been focused on doing what I can for my business that will actually help and be used long-term. I've been able to build my team up with amazing people who keep things running as I need to step back here and there. I knew my dad was sick at the beginning of starting this business, so I was very intentional about building it up this way.

Tune into today's episode of @onyourtermspodcast to catch up on life with me and hear my new big goal/dream 🤭

Comment "EP 157" and I'll send you the link to listen.

#grief #personalupdate #lifeupdate #catchup #goalsetting #realawyerreacts #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching

The Ultimate Bundle has changed the way so many bu

The Ultimate Bundle has changed the way so many business owners view their businesses 🌟

With the Ultimate Bundle you get all the contracts and policies you need for your online business, and support from me, Sam (a real -life lawyer turned entrepreneur.) PLUS lifetime access, updated templates, and over 35+ trainings on how to get paid, form your business, handle refund, register trademarks and copyrights, run courses, and more!

Don't just take it from us, here are a few things that our amazing Ultimate Bundle™ members have to say about it. 🎉

xo,

Sam

#businesstemplates #businesscontracts #legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess

This topic is such a grey area for many entreprene

This topic is such a grey area for many entrepreneurs, and there's a ton of misinformation out there 😨

So heres the thing; Businesses generally have the freedom to price their offers as they deem fit. However, this freedom doesn't mean they can include deceptive promises or provide misleading information related to their pricing. It's completely fine to highlight the positive outcomes of previous customers, but you have to be specific and accurate. It's essential to ensure that pricing remains transparent at all times and that the actual charge matches the advertised price.

A significant aspect of online business is recurring payments, whether that’s subscriptions or payment plans. It's important to understand that laws govern auto-charging credit cards, and the language used to convey this to customers needs to be crystal clear. When customers sign up for a payment plan, they implicitly agree to the automatic charges, eliminating the need for businesses to seek permission every time a charge is initiated.

When you enter this territory, you're also entering the side of things where chargebacks, refunds, etc. can come up. You want to be sure that you have your refund policies in place and all of your legal ducks in a row to prevent any craziness from happening.

Lucky for you, I provide legal templates suitable for online courses and membership plans in my signature product, The Ultimate Bundle™. These templates come equipped with the necessary language to tackle automatic charges. These legal measures can act as a shield against chargeback threats, especially from credit card companies.

Comment "ULTIMATE" below, and I'll send you the link to grab yours!

#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess #thinklikealawyer

Contracts are not just for the big shots in the co

Contracts are not just for the big shots in the corporate world.

Whether you're a one-person show or a growing empire, contracts are your ultimate safety net. They protect you, your work, and your clients, no matter the project's size. Verbal agreements might work when you're divvying up the last slice of pizza with friends, but in business, putting things in writing is the gold standard. It's not about mistrust; it's about clarity and accountability.

While standard templates can be a great starting point, the real magic happens when you customize your contracts. Each project is unique, right? So, your contract should be too. Tailor it to your specific needs.

You can find fully customizable legal templates in my template shop for any type of business. Comment "TEMPLATES" below, and I'll send you the link to the shop 🙌

#legaltips #legaltemplates #onlineentrepreneur #lawyer #legaladvice #onlinebusinesstips #legallylegit #newbusinessowner #businesslawyer #legaltipsforbusinessowners #legalcontracts #attorney #onlineentrepreneur #onlinebusinesstips #newbusinessowners#empoweringwomen #womenwhohustle #businesstips #womeninbusiness⁠ #femaleboss #smallbusinesstips #buildyourbrand #savvybusinessowner #businesstipsforsuccess #womeninlaw #businessideas #businesspodcast #businesstipsforsuccess #thinklikealawyer

Cue the confetti and happy dances! 🎉 It took m

Cue the confetti and happy dances! 🎉

It took me a bit to find my groove, but now I feel like I'm rockin' and rollin'. I'm not just churning out words, just because; I'm being intentional with making sure that this book is as helpful to you as possible. This isn't going to be a cookie-cutter approach to building a business, I'm inviting you into my world, complete with the wins, the losses, and all of the "aha" moments.

I'm getting really close to handing it in. I'm actually really excited about the opportunity to improve as a writer and get feedback on what I've written so far. I'd love your encouragement (trust me, I need all the pep talks you've got) to finish up this first set of chapters - this has been the hardest few months of my life since losing my Mom. It's hard to even get myself motivated to get dressed, let alone to write a book 😝

Drop me a note of encouragement in the comments. And thank you so much for your support, always.

xo,

Sam

#reallawyers #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching #nutritioncoach #nutritionist #onlinebusiness #bookwriting #booklovers #writingabook

I got to interview @sydney_kw who is the CPG Food

Did you know that you needed to do this? Even if

Did you know that you needed to do this?

Even if you have already done this before, it's a good idea to check your settings every so often because I found out that when Venmo updates or adds a setting, the privacy settings are often set back to default.

If you have a business, and your customers are sending you money via Venmo, then I'm sure that they don't want or expect their information to be public and shown to everyone. You need to be sure that you aren't publicizing transactions and information and keeping this information sealed.

Your list of clients/customers is considered trade secret of your business. It is something that you have intellectual property in and publicizing this would be really bad and can potentially lead to others trying to go and poach your current customers.

Have you seen the information about this in the news articles?

#venmo #venmoprivacy #realawyerreacts #thinklikealawyer #onlineentrepreneur #entrepreneur #legaltemplates #legallylegit #onlinecoaching #onlineentrepreneur #healthcoaching #wellnesscoaching #careercoaching #selflovecoach #selfcarecoach #intuitiveeatingcoach #rdsofinstagram #registereddietitian #moneycoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoachforwomen #businesscoaching #legaltips #coursecreators #fitnesscoaching

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