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The Legal Paige® Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring legal, finance, and business tips for creatives and online businesses. We cut through the legal mumbo jumbo and make “scary” things like taxes, finances, business structures, and contracts EASY. You’ll hear from industry leaders on specific topics, and will walk away with bite-sized action steps for making your own entrepreneurial dreams come true. Grab a cup of coffee (or your fave adult beverage) and let’s make your business legally legit.
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Nov 14, 2023
164: Should Wedding Planners Actually Sign Contracts For Their Clients?
Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of wedding planners and vendors. Specifically * *why, in most cases, legally speaking planners might want to hit the brakes on signing those vendor contracts on behalf of their clients.
Yep, you guessed it—there are some serious legal angles to consider! Legal liability and risk management being the key one.
Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered.
Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that model release? (Think here both parents in a family photo shoot or only one?!)
In episode 164 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we share why strongly advise against ever signing on your client's behalf. The lines of who the client is and who is liable to the vendors if the worst happens (think cancellation or rescheduling, or a natural disaster, or someone gets injured or hurt) becomes blurry. You do not want to be stuck in a situation where you are fighting with your clients AND event vendors on who is liable if/when the worst happens. In legal terms, this is called ‘joint and several liability’ and we are trying to help you avoid being on the hook for those sticky situations.
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Tune into Episode 164 for an* *episode is focused squarely on the world planners and vendors. We'll be covering ins and outs of why you don't ever want to sign on behalf of your clients (or accept a planners signature in the case of vendors)*.* And if you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Oct 20, 2023
163: Understand Model Releases: Know How to Use Them (and Why it Matters)
Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of photography, specifically the often-underestimated yet incredibly crucial model release clauses woven into those photography agreements with clients.
It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between.
Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered.
Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that model release? (Think here both parents in a family photo shoot or only one?!)
What happens when someone who didn't sign the release pops up in the photos? Hold tight, because that's on the menu too.
In Episode 163 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we are diving into model releases and what you need to know, who should sign them, and privacy concerns.
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Tune into Episode 163 for an* *episode is focused squarely on the world of photography. We'll be covering ins and outs of model releases — everything from who signs them to those privacy concerns that can pop up during client conversations*.* If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Sep 19, 2023
162: My Service Provider Deleted EVERYTHING, Here's How To Deal...
One of the smartest things we can do to grow our businesses is HIRE.
It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between.
But what happens if you hire someone as a contractor and things go majorly wrong?
How can you stay legal and protect your business? What steps can you take to prevent something going even more wrong once the cookie starts to crumble.
In Episode 162 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am sharing how you can protect your business assets and what happens if a relationship with a service provider goes wrong.
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Tune into Episode 162 for a service-provider horror story that changed how I do business, ideas on how you can legally protect your business before sticky situations happen, what to do if your service-provider deletes everything, and more! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Aug 29, 2023
161: The Third Party Payor Is Refusing To Sign… Now What?
Attention, Photographers, Planners, Videographers, DJs, Florists, and all service providers collaborating with couples and their families for weddings and events… This episode of The Legal Paige Podcast is tailor-made for you.
Recently, within The Legal Paige Facebook Community, a member encountered a rather tricky scenario. Parents of the couple opted to cover the costs for the services provided.
Our community member, keen on staying legally sound, went the extra mile by furnishing the parents with a third-party payor addendum sourced from our shop.
But here's the twist—the parent in question wasn't too thrilled, said some unkind words, and declined to put pen to paper. Now, legally speaking, this raises a major red flag.
Now, what's the best course of action for this service provider? Is it a matter of discontinuing their relationship with the clients? Should they proceed with the third-party payment sans the signed agreement?
In Episode 161 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we delve into this complex scenario, exploring how to navigate these challenging waters. And fear not, because I'll be offering my expert guidance as your friendly online attorney!
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Tune into Episode 161 for a service-provider horror story that proves just how important it is to have a third party payor addendum, and how to navigate a sticky situation when the third party declined to put pen to paper! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Aug 15, 2023
160: How To LEGALLY Navigate Facebook Marketplace
Are you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items?
As your friendly online attorney, I want you to be legally savvy in all areas of your life (even outside of clients and contracts). So what do you need to know about buying and selling on online marketplaces?
Well, the sticky situations are truly endless:
What if you get a *like-new* air purifier from the neighbor down the street… only to find out it doesn't work when you get home?
Or what if you sold someone a used microwave and they messaged you after they picked it up saying the turntable doesn’t move correctly and now they want to bring it back for a refund??
In Episode 160 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m sharing my legal marketplace how-to’s, experiences, and the legal doctrine “Buyer Beware”!
BUYER BEWARE
I am sure you have heard of the phrase ‘Buyer Beware’ but may not know the legal implications or definition. ‘Buyer Beware’ is a legal concept that comes from the Latin phrase Caveat emptor, quia ignorare non-debuit quod jus alienum emit which translates to “Let a purchaser beware, for he ought not to be ignorant of the nature of the property which he is buying from another party.”
‘Buyer Beware’ in basic terms is the duty of a buyer to inspect, test, and agree to an item before buying it. More specifically if an item does not come brand new from a certified merchant a buyer understands and acknowledges that the item is sold as-is.
As a buyer, make sure you fully inspect any item you buy and understand that once you put it in your car and drive away… that’s it and you own it no matter if it works for another year or not. Buyers should never put money down on the table before seeing and testing the item. This not only helps prevent you from receiving faulty items but also protects you from potential fraud. If you are a buyer purchasing used items you must know you are taking on a risk when you buy used items…so BEWARE of what you buy.
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Tune into Episode 160 and learn more about how to navigate the world of Facebook marketplace from a legal perspective! If you want more helpful advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Jul 10, 2023
159: Here's How To LEGALLY Pay Yourself As an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship isn’t all about the money–but it sure is a good feeling to see that paycheck come in. So how do you make sure that 1. You actually get paid and 2. You pay yourself, legally?
Part of the reason why you start a business is to make money for yourself and to do that you have to know how to pay yourself. In Episode 159 of The Legal Paige Podcast we are going to take you back to the basics and talk about how to pay yourself legally to keep your business structure (and the advantages it provides) in tact, how to legally accept payments from clients, and what to do when clients want to send a payment to you personally versus your business. There are real sticky situations that you are going to experience at some point. And having the knowledge to handle these situations and the protection in place is only going to help you and your business.
Step One: Have A Business Bank Account
The first step to legally paying yourself as a business owner is to keep all of your business money in a Business Account. Even though certain business organizations do not require you to keep your business profits separate from your personal finances, you should still keep business profits and expenses separate! Keeping your business finances apart from your personal account will make it easier to do the accounting work for your business and file taxes at the end of the year. Additionally, it will be easier for you to pay yourself a consistent salary if your accounts are separate.
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Press play on Episode 159 and learn more about transferring money, the differences in how you should pay yourself based on your business structure, how clients should pay you, and more! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Jun 13, 2023
158: Need to Cancel Your Contract? Here's How to Do It Legally!
Cancellations with clients can feel like the worst thing in the world, it’s something that can keep business owners up at night running through all the what-if scenarios…
Especially, if it’s you canceling the contract with them. And that could be for a number of reasons; like a family emergency, or the client has been a nightmare to work with and you are ready to set boundaries, or they have deliberately breached your contract. Obviously this issue is a touchy subject because no one ever intends to enter into a contract to terminate it before all parties have completed their performance. Also, sometimes canceling can lead to bad tastes in clients' mouths, yucky feelings all around, and bad reviews (which is the worst case scenario).
So let’s look at how to cancel on your clients legally and make sure you are protected as the business owner at the end of the day.
HOW TO APPROACH A CANCELLATION
Cancellations can be tricky and if you are the one who is canceling the contract, you will want to be delicate about it. My first piece of advice is to document that decision to cancel in a signed agreement and explain what is going to happen to any fees your clients have paid thus far.
A cancellation contract will be sent out to your clients as a stand-alone contract. A cancellation contract will terminate and supersede the previous service agreement and also any oral agreements you had with your clients (say through emailing back and forth or on a phone call with them).
WHAT IF THE CLIENT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE OR ISN’T RESPONDING?
Before you cancel the contract try to reach out to your clients multiple times. Issue them warnings and explain that if you cancel the contract they will not receive their retainer back.
You want to be professional in these situations while also being firm in your business policies! If you cancel due to lack of response from your client you are in the right to keep the retainer- in situations like this it might be best to cancel because your clients are preventing you from fulfilling your obligations under the contract.
Keep in mind that if you decide to keep the retainer you may end up with chargeback scenarios or even threats of lawsuits. Although you are in your right to keep the retainer you may want to return it to avoid dispute in this case. Now I would ONLY return it if you have done little to no work with this client and it is early on in the process. Make sure you try to have them sign a cancellation agreement. They may not sign it and it's okay but they should be receiving an email from you requesting their signatures on the agreement and notifying them of the termination of the contract.
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Tune into Episode 158 and learn more about cancellations including how to cancel if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances or an emergency, the clauses I recommend you have in your cancellation contract, and more tips on how to handle cancellations with professionalism!
If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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May 9, 2023
157: How Do I Legally Sign A Contract on Behalf of My Business?
Most small business owners I know are 1. Badass and 2. Constantly running between one project and another. There are always SO many things to be done and at times “small” tasks (like making sure contracts are properly sent and signed) can be tedious.
The catch? Sometimes the seemingly smallest tasks aren’t so small when they can have BIG legal consequences. If your business is a limited liability company (LLC) or has multiple owners, this podcast episode is for you.
A popular question in The Legal Paige Community is “Can one person sign on behalf of an LLC?” or “Do all owners need to sign every business contract?” In this podcast episode, I am answering these questions and giving you my legal take on how and who should be signing contracts on behalf of your business.
YOUR BUSINESS FORMATION MATTERS
When you’re signing a contract, your business’ formation matters. Unlike sole proprietors who are their business (and can sign as their business) an LLC is considered a separate legal entity from you as the owner.
That means owners will sign on behalf of the company. You don't need to sign a contract as “The Legal Paige, LLC'' for example, but rather you as the owner will sign YOUR legal name as an authorized representative of the company.
So for example I would sign it as “Paige Griffith” with the title of your position below your signature, so again just as an example, for myself I would then add in the title, “Owner of The Legal Paige, LLC”.
A good thing to note is this doesn’t mean you are personally responsible for debts or liabilities incurred under a contract. You are still afforded the protection of limited liability that an LLC offers when you are the owner signing your name on behalf of the business. And knowing how to properly sign your contract as an LLC is important for keeping that protection bubble of your LLC intact.
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Press play on Episode 157 and learn more about how to sign a contract if your business has multiple owners, what sole proprietors need to think about when it comes to signing contracts, and my overarching legal take on the matter! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Apr 25, 2023
156: Every Entrepreneur's 3 Lines of Defense: Insurance, Contracts, and Business Structure
When it comes to running a successful business, it can feel like there are A LOT of legal aspects to consider (and many entrepreneurs become overwhelmed trying to stay on top of it all). Protecting your business is important and there are several ways to do it…but at The Legal Paige we like to tell business owners that what you really need is the business triangle: Insurance, Contracts and the right Business Structure.
While you can't prevent legal issues from arising, having these three main lines of protections with your business will protect your assets and your business if the worst does happen!
In Episode 156, we'll dive into the importance of insurance and how it can protect your business in the event of unforeseen circumstances, your business’s contracts and how they can help define the terms and conditions of your business relationships, and the crucial role that business structure plays in limiting liability and protecting your personal assets.
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how all three of these things work together when a legal issue pops up (and the various lines of defense these create to protect you)
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Tune into Episode 156 for more information on the “business triangle” and WHY it’s so important for protecting your business! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Apr 11, 2023
155: DBA's: How to Legally Use Multiple Names for Your Business
Let’s say you came up with an AMAZING business name, it’s an extension of your legal name, but it is so unique. You know it exists no where else, and you are literally giddy thinking about what the future holds.
While you are marketing, and doing business under this name, I want to share with you why you should file a DBA application and what it can do for your business..
Whether you are a sole proprietor doing business under a different name then your legally given name. Or you are a seasoned business owner, thinking of operating an extension under your LLC using a different name… this episode is for you.
WHAT IS A DBA?
“Doing Business As” aka “DBA” means that you are running your business under a different name than the name of your business. Sometimes when you start your business your bills and paperwork are under one name but the name that you advertise under is another name. For instance, if you are a sole proprietor that is using a name that is different from your own legal name you would have a DBA (i.e. my personal name is Paige Griffith and my DBA would be “The Legal Paige”). Additionally, if you are an LLC, and you are operating an extension of your business under a name that is different than the legally registered LLC name you would be using a DBA name (i.e. your biz is called Christa's Corner, LLC but you sell things online as “Christa’s Beautiful Belonging”).
WHO SHOULD FILE A DBA?
People often wonder why the heck a DBA is even necessary. Operating under a DBA is a great way to separate your business name from your legal name if you are operating as a sole proprietorship. Additionally, having a DBA will ultimately help you grow, expand, and be an official biz in the eyes of your customers and other businesses in your area because you are operating under a more official name.
Before you start operating under a DBA you need to register it with the state. I cannot tell you how many small businesses operate as a sole proprietorship but have not filed ANYTHING with their state. Here is the main thing you need to know as a sole proprietor: If you are operating your business with a name other than your legal given name you MUST file your DBA in your state and/or county.
It is also often required to have a DBA if you want to set up a business bank account. Although some banks do not require it and you may use your social security number, I STILL recommend getting a DBA to be official with your state.
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Tune into Episode 156 for more information on DBA’s including HOW to actually file a DBA and why this is so important for your business! If you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.
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Mar 23, 2023
154: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generated Content & Copyright Laws
As an entrepreneur, you're always on the lookout for ways to stay ahead of the curve and grow your business. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it's becoming more and more tempting to use online tools and programs to generate content for your brand. But, before you jump on the AI bandwagon, let's talk about the legal implications.
How can you use AI content legally? Do you need a licensing agreement? Can you copyright AI-generated text and pictures? These are the burning questions we'll be tackling in Episode 154 of The Legal Paige Podcast.
What IS AI-Generated Content?
AI-generated content is content that is created using machine learning algorithms, without any direct human input. AI can generate text, images, videos, and even entire websites. For small business owners, AI-generated content can be a game-changer because it can save time and resources. Instead of spending hours creating social media posts, blog content, or product descriptions, business owners can use AI too…
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Mar 15, 2023
153: Potential Clients NOT Signing Your Contracts? Here's How to Motivate 'Em...
Here's the situation: You had a client inquire about your services (yay!). They seemed excited and the conversation led you to send over a contract. You wait and wait for a response only to hear crickets…so you end up signing on another client for the date in question. You can’t wait around forever, right?
But then the original client comes back and says they are ready to sign. Your stomach drops because you gave away the spot and now you have an angry ex-potential client on your hands demanding that they have that date despite their own lack of communication.
What do you do? Do you give in and cancel the other contract? What if they leave a terrible review about you? In Episode 153 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I dig into this sticky situation and let you in on how I would handle it (and how you can avoid it in the first place).
*HOW TO RESPOND IN THIS (STICKY) SITUATION *
The most important thing you can do to address this situation is to respond back with the facts! Tell the p…
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Feb 16, 2023
152: I Experienced Bank Fraud, Here's What I Learned
After experiencing bank fraud pretty significantly at the end of January, I recorded this podcast episode to open up about my experience. One day I woke up, checked my bank account, and noticed a HUGE, and I mean HUGE fraudulent transaction from my bank account. Once I thought I had gotten it all figured out with my bank, we had more fraud hit another business bank account.
After having a bit of time to process and time pass, I am now ready to impart some of these lessons to you, and shed some light on how you can legally protect yourself, separate your bank accounts accordingly, keep your assets separate, and ultimately, why I HIGHLY suggest having an LLC or C corp.
WHAT IS FRAUD?
According to dictionary.com, fraud is deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
Wire fraud is the use of electronic communication with the intent to commit financial fraud. A scammer poses as a trusted source, usually…
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Jan 17, 2023
151: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 2
With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals.
The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we should be a certain point by now for Q1 to be successful.
In part two of this podcast series, I want to take you on a journey of creating your roadmap of your goals and how this will set us on the right path to creating a rock solid foundation for the rest of the year. And like I mentioned, having this roadmap is really going to help curb the squirrel-like brain you may be feeling. Because as business owners, we are here to create lasting, sustainable growth and in order to do that you need to…
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Jan 10, 2023
150: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 1
With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals.
The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump on everything NOW! It doesn’t help that we are seeing things on social media that are telling us not to wait, to jump in head first, and that we should be a certain point by now for Q1 to be successful.
In this two-part podcast series, I want to take you on a journey of creating your roadmap of your goals and how this will set us on the right path to creating a rock solid foundation for the rest of the year. And like I mentioned, having this roadmap is really going to help curb the squirrel-like brain you may be feeling where nuts are falling all around you (whether that be on social media, in your work email inbox, talking to your fri…
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Dec 20, 2022
149: Your Business Won’t Spontaneously Combust Between Christmas + New Years
With the holidays quickly approaching, the week between Christmas and New Years can seem like the most hectic time for business owners. How are we supposed to prepare for year end + focus on the new year all while trying to spend quality time with our family and create memories? It’s easy to feel the pull, and the guilt of what we should be doing in our business- frantically checking and refreshing emails- and what we should be doing with our family (aka lounging, snacking on delicious meals, and wondering what day of the week it is).
In today’s episode I am going to share why your business won’t spontaneously combust if you take the week off between Christmas and New Years and some easy tips for setting boundaries during your down time.
TIP #1: TURN YOUR OUT OF OFFICE ON
Write a cute little holiday message, and let your clients know when you will be back in the office. I promise you, there will be ZERO emergencies between now and then. By setting the boundary and letting your…
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Dec 6, 2022
148: Small Business Trend Predictions for 2023
*If we learned anything this past year, it’s that things are **ALWAYS** changing.* As an entrepreneur, it can be incredibly consuming to keep up with it all and to figure out what you should be implementing, marketing, and doing as a business owner when things shift on the daily. Not to mention– there isn’t much extra time to give! Between working with clients, taking care of yourself, and spending time with loved ones…who has time to research the trends and predictions for 2023?
*That’s where this podcast episode comes in*. In Episode 148 I did the research for you and am sharing the biggest trends we are going to see with business’ next year.
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Plain and simple, no one wants to be left in the dust while all the other businesses are adapting to what consumers want. Tune into Episode 148 for more details about each of these trends so that you can stay on top of your game plan for 2023.
And remember…as you are looking at how your small business c…
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Nov 17, 2022
146: Tax Deductions Not To Miss At The End of the Year
At year's end a topic on every business owners’ mind is: Have I fully maximized my deductions this year? We all want to lower the amount of money we owe to the government– but sometimes it can be a little confusing as to what actually counts. In Episode 146 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I share what purchases you can send to the ‘write off people’ (i.e. the IRS and your state government).
Pro tip: Getting organized with your taxes + deductions BEFORE the holidays will set you up for success in 2023 and help you feel more prepared. With Black Friday next week, you can save on those write off expenses even more because everyone is having a sale. I always tell people waiting until the last minute (like Dec 30th or 31st) could cost you more when you could have gotten a steal over Black Friday if you were strategic about your tax deductions.
Be proactive, think things through, and make wise decisions. Your tax-deduction purchases should benefit your business and contribute to your o…
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Nov 15, 2022
145: 4 Contracts Clauses That Can HELP Save You THOUSANDS
We've all been there before with a nightmare client, right?
And if you're new to business and haven’t had your share of stressful clients- it’s probably a matter of when not if. Less-than-ideal clients are an expected part of business ownership; however, if you haven't legally protected yourself, the damage they do can go far beyond headaches. Sticky client situations can lead to loss of significant amounts of revenue and time as well as decrease your emotional well being and increase your stress with lawsuits.
While I can't promise you a magic solution to prevent nightmare clients- I do have ways you can protect yourself before you ever find yourself working with them. In Episode 145, I go over the 4 clauses you should have in your contract to set you up for success within your client relationships (and ultimately help save you thousands in needless legal costs)! These clauses will protect you from legal action and provide you with an escape route for when things turn south.
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Nov 8, 2022
144: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 2
Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like?
Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue streams that have catapulted them to success. But what ideas are actually going to work in 2023?
After all, we’ve seen in the past 2+ years, we want to build businesses that can withstand it all. But sometimes the logistics of HOW to implement new revenue streams feel murky. Especially if you are a service provider feeling like the only way to grow your business is to trade more time for money.
In part two of this two-part series, I am going to help you cut through all the noise we hear online and share the strategies I recommend the MOST. In this episode, I focus on 2 income streams that you can add to your existing business, especia…
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Nov 1, 2022
143: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 1
Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like?
Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue streams that have catapulted them to success. But what ideas are actually going to work in 2023?
After all we’ve seen in the past 2+ years, we want to build businesses that can withstand it all. But sometimes the logistics of HOW to implement new revenue streams feels murky. Especially if you are a service provider feeling like the only way to grow your business is to trade more time for money.
In part one of this two part series, I am going to help you cut through all the noise we hear online and share the strategies I recommend the MOST. In this episode I focus on 3 income streams that you can add to your existing business, especial…
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Oct 25, 2022
142: The 4 Best Hires I Made (That Saved Me 20+ Hours Per Month)
Do you find yourself wishing - DREAMING - of having more time?
What would an extra 20 hours a month mean for you and your business?
Let’s face it, as entrepreneurs we wear SO MANY hats (especially in the first few years of business as we start to pave our own path). CEO, CFO, assistant, customer service rep, tech support, designer, social media manager, therapist, coach, visionary…the list goes on and on.
All of the roles and responsibilities on our plate can really take a toll on us as people– but they also can take away from our craft. The more roles we take on, the more time we are away from doing what we actually love. Soon we can find ourselves wondering why we “followed our passion” when our jobs don’t even resemble what we first started out to do.
Over here at TLP when we are out of our zones of genius, we refer to them as ‘Frankenstein Roles’, …these roles are TIME SUCKERS.
When your weeks are filled with Frankenstein Roles, it costs you:
* Time (In yo…
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Oct 18, 2022
141: What Canadian Business Owners Need to Know About Their Contracts with Courtney Yaremchuk, J.D.
Have you heard the exciting news?! The Legal Paige now has contracts available for Canadians! If you are a Canadian entrepreneur, TLP can now help you get legally legit.
In this episode of The Legal Paige podcast, I introduce the attorney we brought on board to help make Canadian Contracts come to life. Courtney is a Canadian lawyer with a general practice based in rural Saskatchewan. The bulk of her work as a lawyer is focused on corporate law, real estate, and wills and estate administration. She is a wife, mother to a new baby born early this year, and lives on a mixed grain and cattle farm!
The Canadian Catalog would NEVER have been able to happen without the help of our gal Courtney and I know you’ll enjoy this episode as we dive into all the important differences between Canadian and US law.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CANADIAN + US LEGAL SYSTEM
There are a lot of similarities in the US and Canadian legal system– but the biggest difference between our two country’s…
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Sep 20, 2022
140: How to Use Licensing Agreements to Protect Your Photography Business
If you’re a photographer you know how hard you work to get the perfect shot.
Between creating an ideal lighting scenario, mastering composition, choosing the correct lens, and ensuring your photo sessions run smoothly– you tell a story unlike any other. Many people don’t understand the astronomical amount of post-processing work that happens before a client ever sees their final images (which makes it even more frustrating when someone uses your work for their advertising without consent or payment).
Situations like this pop up all the time in the photography industry. Maybe a venue uses your image on a magazine advertisement without paying for the rights to use it or you see a local dress shop using your images for their latest campaign. In fact, The TLP Facebook Community is filled with questions surrounding this exact topic so you are in good company if you’ve ever wondered, “How do I protect my images while also being generous with my work?”
The solution is quite sim…
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Sep 6, 2022
139: Is Your COVID Clause Up To Date? Find Out Here
When it comes to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve come a long way since March 2020. National shutdowns and event restrictions are seemingly over (knock on wood) and many business owners are wondering whether they still need to address Covid-19 within their contracts.
The short answer? Yes.
The Covid-19 virus is still an issue, people are getting sick with new variants, and the CDC has kept quarantine measures in place for those that test positive. By no means is Covid-19 obsolete – but it also looks a lot different than it did three years ago. Many people are vaccinated, stores and businesses are fully open, events are happening on schedule, and the scary part of the pandemic seems to be behind us. With all that in mind, it’s important to review your business’ Covid-19 policies and adjust them to align with the times.
In Episode 139 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I stay at the forefront of the pandemic and share my legal perspective on how to keep your business legit and protected…
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Aug 30, 2022
138: The DANGERS of Brand Hashtags (And How To Avoid A #Lawsuit)
Truth be told, social media hashtag strategies are becoming more complex by the day. The algorithms change on a dime and even seasoned business owners feel like they take one step forward and two steps back. Not to mention shadowbanning (where you can use one wrong hashtag that leaves you in the dark for an extended period of time) OR all the legal implications of using brand hashtags and potential copyright infringement.
It can be tempting to crawl into a metaphorical hole and never touch social media again, but as a business owner it’s smart to have some sort of online presence. With all its ups and downs, social media can help you reach people who may not have found you otherwise and that is worth its weight in gold. In Episode #138 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I break down one of the main legal dangers on social media: Using brand hashtags! Knowledge is power and by being aware of the potential pitfalls, you can navigate social media with more confidence and ease.
This episode w…
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Aug 23, 2022
137: The Beauty (And Bummers) of Boudoir Photography With Emily Sacco
Boudoir Photography is a beautiful way for people to celebrate their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and boost their confidence. There’s something downright empowering about (tastefully) baring it all- especially for women who are busy juggling all the roles and rarely have time to get in touch with their inner selves. On Episode #137 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with Emily Sacco of Emily Sacco Boudoir to dive into all the beauty (and bummers) of running a luxury boudoir photography business. Every photography business has its challenges, but with boudoir you enter into particularly intimate territory with unique legal liabilities. Emily and I’s conversation will help you bolster your own boudoir photography business so you can move forward with confidence (and continue igniting confidence in the clients you serve).
MEET EMILY SACCO
Emily Sacco is a strong working mom who owns a high-end boudoir photography business, Emily Sacco Boudoir. In her line of work, she sees…
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Aug 10, 2022
136: ANOTHER Public Health Crisis? Here’s Why Force Majeure Doesn’t Apply…
Imagine this: A wedding photographer booked a couple earlier this year. As the countdown grew closer to the big day, the monkeypox outbreak spread across the country, public health emergencies were declared, and the client spirals into a downright panic. The photographer opens up their email to find their client trying to get out of their contract due to the “national emergency”. Despite the photographers’ best customer service skills, the couple keeps persisting and states that the situation is Force Majeure- they can’t continue the event as planned and need to cancel ASAP. What should the photographer do? Do they have to cancel the event, refund the client, and take a huge loss? What legal leg do the clients actually have to stand on and ultimately…when IS a national public health emergency a valid cause for cancellation?
Recently, The Legal Paige Facebook Community has been getting TONS of questions regarding cancellations, public health emergencies, and monkeypox (cue ho…
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Aug 9, 2022
135: Can I Use The Same Business Name as Someone Else?
Imagine this: You’ve come up with a genius business idea and are 100% certain that it is THE next big thing. After much debate you brainstorm a name that is bound to go viral and quickly dig into bringing it all to life. You buy a website domain, grab the social media handle, and are well on your merry way to entrepreneurial success when you find out…someone else has your business name. *Cue sad trombone*
Do you throw a tantrum? Contact the person and cause a scene? Look at trademarking the name before they can? Or is it time to relinquish your favorite business name (even though it makes you feel like your great idea is crumbling to the ground)?
In Episode #135 of The Legal Paie Podcast, I walk you through what you can and cannot do when it comes to using the same business name as someone else. Choosing a name for your business is important, expensive, and often an emotional process so it’s worth understanding how to navigate these sticky situations.
HOW TO PICK A BUSINESS NA…
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Jul 26, 2022
134: Want To Be A Travel Influencer? Here’s How To NOT Get Sued… with Guest Lauren Wolfe, Esq.
Is your dream job ‘travel influencer’? I don’t blame you! There’s something magical about the thought of traveling to the world’s most beautiful destinations, snapping awe-inspiring photos, and sharing your experiences with tens of thousands of fans.
As with any career, there are laws and regulations in place even in the influencing space that you should be aware of before you pack your suitcase. In fact, a travel influencer was sued this spring for saying she was the first woman to travel to every country online (along with many other issues).
In this episode, Lauren Wolfe joins me to dig into this lawsuit, explain what happened, and go over why influencers need to be compliant when it comes to posting on social media.
MEET LAUREN WOLFE
Lauren Wolfe is Counsel at Travelers United, a consumer advocacy group focused on travel based in Washington, DC. When not doing consumer advocacy work, Lauren loves travel, running marathons very slowly and biking around town. She's been…
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Jul 12, 2022
133: A Wedding Planner’s Take on Running A Legit (and Luxurious) Business With Brandee Gaar
In Episode #133 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I connected with wedding planner pro- Brandee Gaar- to dig into the legal, sticky situations that are common in the wedding planning industry (especially with inflation driving up costs), how to navigate destination weddings without hurting your bottom line, must-have clauses all wedding planners should have in their contracts, how to ensure you still get paid even if your client cancels last-minute, and so much more! If you are a wedding planner (seasoned OR brand new), Brandee is a treasure trove of knowledge and this episode will set you on the fast track to a more legally legit, sustainable, and luxurious business.
MEET BRANDEE GAAR
Brandee is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm. Blush by Brandee…
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Jul 5, 2022
132: How to Handle UNHAPPY Couples (When It’s Not Your Fault)
It’s that time of year again: WEDDING SEASON! If you’re a wedding photographer, you are right in the thick of busy weekends, back-and-forth communication, and a big editing queue. It's beautiful. It’s exhausting. And emotions are high.
So what do you do when emotions are a little bit too high? In this episode, I tackle the topic of the indecisive (and unhappy) client.
FRAMING THE SITUATION
One year ago your clients (both spouses!) signed your wedding photography contract and you had them list out all the shots they wanted for their big day.
Fast forward to their wedding and kids are running everywhere, family isn't anywhere to be found, and the bride just wants to get photos done because they are running behind schedule.
You pull out that family photo list they created 60 days prior and—because people are not where they are supposed to be—your client tells you to skip a few shots and that “it really isn't a big deal”. You do your best to persuade them to get all the…
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Jun 28, 2022
131: Want Happy Associate Photographers? Here’s My Take…
In Episode #131 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I went solo to chat about growing a legal (and enticing) associate photography program. As a former photographer myself, I have a special place in my heart for all my camera-slingin’ friends who want to grow a sustainable business. IMO, associates are a great place to start because they allow your business to be in multiple places at once WITHOUT adding more to your calendar. Whether you are new to the entrepreneurship game or a seasoned vet, this episode is going to be extremely helpful in growing your associate program.
WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE?
Associates are usually Independent Contractors who are hired by you to represent your business. They can either work alongside you or in place of you (but most end up actually filling the shoes you can’t be in because you are already somewhere else). Although they are commonly talked about in the photography industry, associate programs are a great model to use for many businesses! For example, l…
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Jun 14, 2022
130: The Art (And Business) of Family Photography with Jodi Lynn Buckles
In Episode #130 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with family photographer and educator, Jodi Lynn Buckles of Jodi Lynn Photography. Jodi Lynn and I had a wonderful discussion about the business side of family photography- an area that can feel overwhelming when your heart beats for capturing connection (not figuring out how to book out your calendar or avoid customer service issues). We chatted about the legal clauses you should have in your family photography contract, sticky situations you want to avoid when having families as your main clientele, pricing your family photography competitively and how to upsell to your clients without feeling icky. It’s a must-listen episode if you are pursuing family photography and I know you’ll leave feeling inspired by Jodi Lynn’s knack for meeting other artists on their journey and helping them find their unique voice.
MEET JODI LYNN
Jodi Lynn is a Mother to four precious souls, wife to a loving mountain man, daughter, Emotive Famil…
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Jun 7, 2022
129: Steal These Secrets For A Thriving Beauty Biz with Tiyana Robinson
In Episode #129 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with beauty biz strategist, Tiyana Robinson, to uncover the legal woes in the solopreneur beauty industry + draw upon her entrepreneurial expertise. (Spoiler alert: She is a treasure trove of amazing advice!) Many beauty professionals come from a traditional cosmetology school background or are self-taught artists that turned their passion into a lucrative side hustle. As every creative entrepreneur knows- sometimes the BUSINESS side of running a business is overwhelming and Tiyana does such a great job of simplifying what it takes to run a freelance beauty business “like a mogul”.
MEET TIYANA ROBINSON
Tiyana is an award-winning Washington DC-based Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Beauty Mogul University, where she teaches Makeup Artists and Solo Beauty Pros how to diversify their income, create money on-demand, and launch their digital beauty businesses by offering online classes, courses and digital + physical prod…
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May 17, 2022
128: Can You Use ONE Contract for All Your Business Needs?
In Episode #128 of The Legal Paige Podcast I’m covering the questions that most small business owners have about CONTRACTS! Do you need a contract? Will a contract really be beneficial to your business? Can you use one contract for a variety of purposes or do you need to purchase different types of contracts for each service? Tune in and I’ll share how contracts will *actually* change your business and whether you can use one template contract for all your needs!
The Legal Paige Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* I am covering questions that most small business owners have about contracts!
* I am sharing my legal answer on if you can use one contract for a variety of purposes.
* Why a contract will be extremely beneficial and change your business!
* How adding any legal document to your toolkit as a new business owner should be step #1.
* And so much more!
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"Having a contract for your business can prevent stress, money, problems, lawsuits, legal debacle, ext…
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May 10, 2022
127: How to Handle Cancellations Like A Pro
In Episode #127 of the podcast, I discuss Contract Cancellations and how to best go about them with clients (whether its because your clients want or need to cancel, or you’re needing to cancel for some reason). Obviously this issue is a touchy subject because no one ever intends to enter into a contract to terminate it before all parties have completed their performance. Also, sometimes cancelling can lead to bad tastes in clients mouths, yucky feelings all around, and bad reviews (which is the worst case scenario). So we want to talk to you about how to handle these situations from a legal perspective, also with the utmost customer service, so that you can drastically reduce your risk of getting into more trouble later down the road.
The Legal Paige Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* How to handle cancellations from a legal perspective.
* Why customer service is still extremely important during these types of situations.
* How you can drastically reduce your risk of gettin…
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May 3, 2022
126: Hindsight Is 20/20: The Contract Clauses They WISHED They Had
In Episode #126 of the podcast, I discuss the clauses members of The Legal Paige Community WISHED they would have put in their contract. The truth is, there are certain clauses you should always have in your contract because they can save you a world of headaches + legal troubles- in this episode, you’ll hear my list of must-haves as well as insight from our community on clauses they regret not having. If you don’t take it from me, take it from them!
The Legal Paige Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* My list of must-haves when it comes to clauses that will save you a world of headaches and legal troubles.
* Insight from the TLP community and clauses they have regret on not having in their contracts.
* Clauses to help when sticky legal situation happen like; breakdown in communication, you or the client chooses to cancel, when someone asks you to do something illegal, etc.
* And so much more!
Worth Noting
"Obviously parties can absolutely cancel a contract. So in yo…
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Apr 26, 2022
125: The #1 EASIEST Way to Avoid Legal Troubles With Clients
In Episode #125 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I chat with Adam Mason- a Washington D.C. based wedding photographer, mentor, and host of the Bearded Tog Podcast- about the #1 easiest way to avoid legal troubles with your clients (hint: it’s NOT contracts). As photographers continue to book sessions for the rest of 2022 and 2023, it’s so important to focus on avoiding legal troubles and putting customer service first. Adam has NEVER experienced any major legal debacles because he has mastered the art of customer service. Tune in to learn...
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* Why customer service should be one of your TOP priorities as a savvy business owner (and how focusing on customer service has changed Adam’s business for the better).
* The onboarding process and customer service touchpoints Adam includes in his business to ensure his clients are taken care of + delighted with their experience.
* What to do when you just can’t seem to make a clien…
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Apr 13, 2022
124: Inflation Hurting Your Bottom Line? Here's How To Adjust Your Pricing!
Business owner, are you dealing with a massive rise in costs of supplies and goods? Is it leaving you looking at current contracts, budgets, and amounts wondering how your business is going to survive?
Maybe you've routinely practiced in your mind how you would tell your clients that the price has to increase... Only to immediately shy away from the conversation because you're not sure how to legally adjust pricing. Here's the thing inflation is predictable. It happens year after year, and as a business owner should be upping your packages and prices to reflect that.
But what many, many, many service providers are dealing with right now is the unforeseen massive spikes in cost of goods due to inflation, political happenings around the world. Which have been impacting cost beyond our control. We're also still dealing with COVID reschedules from 2020 and 2021, and those clients probably had your old 2019 or early 2020 pricing. So what's a business owner to do right now in our current…
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Apr 5, 2022
123: Is Your Client Asking To Change The Language In Your Contract?
Don't do it! Over here at TLP we don't recommend changing your contract language, it's there for a specific reason. Except in limited circumstances, which I am going to share with you because at one point or another any our journey as a business owner you will run into these situations.
This is a tough subject to navigate on your own, which is why I am giving you my legal advice if you were my client emailing me this very question. First thing I want you remember is don't panic... TLP is here to help.
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Episode Highlights
* What you should and shouldn't be taking out of your contract (I.E. nothing if possible).
* How to read the room and figure out if; a) your client has lawyered up, and b) if you should seek out an attorney in your hometown as well.
* My tips to still oblige your client but also to hold your ground, and not delete anything that could hurt you down the road.
* Red flags to look our for in this situation as you navigate customer ser…
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Mar 23, 2022
122: Associate Team Members, Renting/Loaning Equipment, and Hiring as Contractors with Grace Troutman
We are discussing one of my favorite topics both business wise and legal wise: growing your team. And, specifically, this episode is for photographers or wedding industry professionals who are building out an associate team. Which is why I wanted to have Grace Troutman on the podcast! Grace is a photographer, but also a business coach!
Grace Troutman is a Midwest based wedding photographer and business educator. She also is the head of the Grace T Photo Team, and has a team of 3 associates who shoot under her brand. She started shooting about 6 years ago and has traveled to places including Iceland, Ireland, Hawaii, Colorado, California, and Oregon to shoot sessions and weddings. Grace lived in California when she was first starting her business, but Iowa called her home and she was determined to live a life of travel while still being close to family and friends. She is a wife and a mom to her 3 year old daughter and expecting their second addition in early July. The Legal Paige Sh…
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Mar 9, 2022
121: COVID Update and Questions Your Clients May Have
I thought it was time that I gave all of you service-based business owners a COVID update.
This is a tough subject to talk about because, I feel like it's unending and we're all a little bit sick of it. But it's no secret that there are various popping up left and right. The threat of COVID is still here and is probably unfortunately here to stay. With that means more questions from clients.
The Legal Paige Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* What changed from previous TLP updates regarding COVID and contracts.
* An in-depth look at the newest supreme court decision regarding the vaccine mandate for businesses.
* A brief synopsis on what is OSHA.
* COVID concerns your clients may have and how to best address them while still being legally legit.
* My answer to common questions getting asked from various service-based business owners. Including rescheduling fees, variants, pushback from clients regarding clauses in relation to COVID, and more.
Worth Noting
"First of all…
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Feb 23, 2022
120: Filing An LLC Registration Yourself And Things To Know
If you're ready to file an LLC yourself and take the DIY approach, I want you to know as much as possible to help you prepare to file.
A Limited Liability Company (or an LLC), provides very similar protections as a corporation. But LLCs are easier, and much cheaper to form and run. It's a way for business owners to protect themselves from personal liability. It separates the personal liability from the business liability.
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes
Episode Highlights
* An in-depth look on how to really start filing for your LLC, and why it's important to familiarize yourself with your home state's filing process.
* What is a name reservation, and why it's very different from a trademark registration which is a different form of protection.
* What is an effective date, and what to choose if you want to be an LLC right away.
* A breakdown of what is registered agent, and what you could do if you're not comfortable leaving your home address listed.
* Why different…
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Feb 2, 2022
119: Adventure Elopement Photography Explosion Post-Pandemic
Adventure Elopement Photography has seen an explosion post pandemic, and really since 2020. More intimate weddings were on the rise, people opted for smaller weddings opposed to the bigger events we traditionally saw. This brought on a whole layer of legal situations that needed to be addressed. Nina Larsen Reed is joining us today, to really break down those sticky situations and how to best protect your Adventure Elopement Photography business Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado-based elopement photographer and hiker chick. She grew up on a tiny island in Norway, moved to Boulder in 2010, fell in love with the sunny Rocky Mountains (and her now-husband), and never looked back. Now a mom to a baby girl, Nina specializes in tiny elopements close to home.
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes
Episode Highlights:
* An in-depth look on what to do when you show up to national park, only to find it's your clients and 20+ of their closest friends.
* Why guest count is so important when you…
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Jan 12, 2022
118: What’s The Difference Between 1099-MISC, 1099-K, and 1099-NEC Forms?
What's the difference between 1099-MISC, 1099-K, and 1099-NEC Forms? Let's clear the confusion and understand what exactly each of these forms is needed and used for with the help of Brittney Suttle!
Brittney is an Indianapolis-based CPA, founder of Knies & Co, a virtual CPA firm, and Prosper Simply, an online financial course catalog for business owners. She joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast to talk all about 1099s. If you have questions regarding getting your 1099s prepared and ready for January, including updated tax laws, and the new $600 threshold for 1099Ks, this episode is for you.
Brittney's mission is to make money more approachable for women, and she passionately works to help female entrepreneurs get more out of their business (& life) through great money management & simple systems.
Episode Highlights:
* How to properly prepare your 1099s and have them ready in January.
* A full in-depth explanation on the different 1099s, including 1099-K's, NECs, and MISC.
*…
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Dec 22, 2021
117: Vacations and Taking Time Off As An Entrepreneur
Taking time off is easier said than done, am I right?! I love my business. You love your business. We've poured our hearts and souls into them. Oftentimes though, we're so scared to take a vacation because we feel like things just can't run without us. Even though, as entrepreneurs, we actually need time to unplug. Taking that break is going to do us all a lot of good as the creative CEO of our business.
Episode Highlights:
* How you can plan to actually take time off in 2022
* Why it's so important to actually put this time in your calendars and fully disconnect
* As the business owner and CEO this is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and business (besides getting legally legit courtesy of The Legal Paige)
* The difference between working vacations and personal vacation, and why you need both (I am a huge fan of scheduling both in my calendar)
* Why I am giving you full permission to take time off over during the holidays
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Dec 15, 2021
116: Quarterly Planning With Hope Taylor
Hope Taylor is a senior portrait and wedding photographer serving both Charleston and Savannah joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast. If you are ready to get organized for Q1, or every quarter for that matter, this episode is for you!
Hope began her business at 16 years old and decided as a senior in high school to pursue her business full time, instead of going to college. Eight years later, she teaches photographers and small business owners how to grow their business quickly and strategically. I knew she was the expert to have on the show!
Episode Highlights:
* How to plan for Q1 the right way
* Hope's go-to resources to help make quarterly and yearly planning more fun
* Why planning is going to really help you see both seasons of your life (busy in business, and busy in your personal life) and help you integrate them together
* The ROI planning is always going to give you in life and business
* And Hope's entire process from start to finish when she is sitting down to…
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Dec 8, 2021
115: Getting Ready For End Of The Year Business Tax Deductions, With Atiya Brown
Atiya Brown aka The Savvy Accountant, a CPA, CA and a Certified Financial Educator Instructor, joins us on The Legal Paige Podcast. If you are looking to get some answers to all "end of the year tax questions", stay tuned because this episode is for you!
Atiya is dually licensed in both Canada and the USA as a Certified Public Accountant, with a 16 years experience in the accounting/finance world.
Episode Highlights:
* How to get your ducks in a row for the end of the year
* What business tax deductions you might be overlooking
* Questions to ask yourself to help determine if it's a valid deduction for your business
* Why December is typically too late to try to tax plan
* Of course, we touch on 1099K's
* And why we want you to be proactive now when it comes to taxes and outsourcing help, versus being reactive when or if an audit happened
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes
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Dec 1, 2021
114: Gifting As A Business Owner: What Is and Is Not Tax Deductible With CPA Amy Northard
Today, CPA Amy Northard and I are talking all about gifting as a business owner, and what is a tax deductible.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-114-gifting-as-a-business-owner-what-is-and-is-not-tax-deductible-with-cpa-amy-northard
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Nov 23, 2021
113: How To Approach Black Friday Sales As A Business Owner
Today I am talking all about Black Friday week and how to approach the sales as a business owner. But, first of all, happy Black Friday week! If you are a business owner running a sale, I hope it's going smooth with lots of sales rolling in!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-113-how-to-approach-black-friday-sales-as-a-business-owner
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Nov 17, 2021
112: What Sets TLP Contracts Apart From Other Online Contract Shops
Today, I am talking all about The Legal Paige, and what sets our template contracts apart from others!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-112-what-sets-tlp-contracts-apart-from-other-online-contract-shops
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Nov 10, 2021
111: When You Need A Custom Contract Versus A Template Contract
Today's episode is all about custom contracts versus template contracts! Because the thing is, there's a huge difference between the two.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/when-you-need-a-custom-contract-versus-a-template-contract
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Nov 3, 2021
110: How To Correctly Send Contracts To Clients VIA Email!
Today I am putting on my legal hat, and chatting about how I suggest that you send your contracts to your clients correctly via email or using your online client management system.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-110-how-to-correctly-send-contracts-to-clients-via-email
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Oct 27, 2021
109: Business Horror Stories... TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Today, I am sharing some spooky, scary stories as we are a few days out from Halloween, and these horror stories are the scariest of all.... All about what you want to avoid in BUSINESS!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-109-business-horror-stories-to-avoid-at-all-costs
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Oct 20, 2021
108: Are Retainers Really Non-Refundable?!
Today I am sharing some insight into the words deposit and retainer, and if retainers are really non-refundable.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-108-are-retainers-really-non-refundable
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Oct 13, 2021
107: First Time Mompreneur: How I'm Prepping
Today we are in full on baby prep mode! This is a conversation that I've been having a little bit online and of course, seeing from other mompreneurs as well. But I think it's important to keep sharing about this.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-107-first-time-mompreneur-how-im-prepping
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Oct 6, 2021
106: How To Spend Your Education Budget In 2022 - Coaching, Workshops, Conferences, Memberships, ETC.
In today's episode I am talking all about setting up your education budget for 2022, and why it's so important to continually invest in yourself!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-106-how-to-spend-your-education-budget-in-2022
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Sep 29, 2021
105: The 5 People You Should Surround Yourself With As A Business Owner
I am talking about the five people you should surround yourself with as a business owner and a person. I'm putting on my big sister Paige hat for this episode, because I truly believe this is going to elevate not only your business life, but your personal life as well.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-105-the-5-people-you-should-surround-yourself-with-as-a-business-owner
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Sep 22, 2021
104: Coaching And Online Offerings With Laylee Emadi
Business coach and strategist Laylee Emadi is joining us on the podcast to talk all about coaching, online offerings, and how to join the education community!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-104-coaching-and-online-offerings-with-laylee-emadi
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Sep 15, 2021
103: Understanding The Contracts You Need With Passive Income
I am continuing with our "theme" of passive income. As you implement the passive income revenue stream to your business, you need to make sure that you're still doing this in a legally legit way.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-103-understanding-the-contracts-you-need-with-passive-income
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Sep 8, 2021
102: Best Ways To Implement Passive Income
We are talking all about passive income today. I am sharing my tips on the best ways to implement this into your business today, and build that wealth together by not trading our time for money.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-102-the-best-ways-to-implement-passive-income
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Sep 1, 2021
101: How To Quickly Set Up Shop On Your Website To Start Selling Digital Products With Megan Martin
Megan Martin is joining us on the podcast to talk all about setting up your online shop quickly, to start selling digital products.
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The Legal Paige On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-101-how-to-quickly-set-up-shop-on-your-website-to-start-selling-digital-products-with-megan-martin
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Aug 25, 2021
100: Celebrating 100 Episodes
I am celebrating a massive milestone with you, it's episode 100! I thought it would be really appropriate to have reflection episode, and look back at the past 99!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-100-celebrating-100-episodes
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Aug 18, 2021
99: COVID Update: How To Best Prepare For The 4th Wave, Vaccine Requirements, Cancellations, Potential Restrictions, And More
A necessary COVID update discussing how to best prepare for the 4th wave, vaccine requirements, cancellations, potential restrictions, etc.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-99-covid-update-how-to-best-prepare-for-the-4th-wave-vaccine-requirements-cancellations-potential-restrictions-and-more
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Aug 11, 2021
98: How To Legally Hire An Associate Photographer
Learn about legally hiring an associate photographer and ensuring that you basically are crossing all your T's and dotting all your I's.
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The Legal Paige On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-98-how-to-legally-hire-an-associate-photographer
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Aug 4, 2021
97: My Business' Evolution Of Task Management
Learn more about the backend of my business and in particular, my business's evolution of task management. For those of you out there who are struggling with task management like I have for many years, this episode is for you!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-97-my-business-evolution-of-task-management
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Jul 28, 2021
96: Makeup Artistry Legalities With Erin Nay
Want to learn more about makeup artistry and what you need to know to be legally legit as a makeup artist in the wedding and event industry?! I sit down with makeup artist, Erin Nay, to talk about how to best set up your makeup business for success.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-96-makeup-artistry-and-legalities-with-erin-nay
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Jul 21, 2021
95: 5 Tips To Ensure You're Protecting Your Brand
I am sharing my five tips to ensure you're protecting your brand.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-95-5-tips-to-ensure-youre-protecting-your-brand
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Jul 14, 2021
94: Hire, Manage, And Onboard A Remote Team
Learn all about team building, how to hire, manage, and onboard specifically a remote team.
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The Legal Paige On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-94-hire-manage-and-onboard-a-remote-team
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Jul 7, 2021
93: Utilizing A Copywriter For Your Business
I have The Legal Paige's copywriter Ana Woods on today! We are going to be talking very candidly in this episode all about utilizing copywriters in your business!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-93-utilizing-a-copywriter-for-your-business
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Jun 30, 2021
92: Letting Go Of Control: Are You REALLY The Only One Who Can Do That?
This is definitely not a legal heavy episode and more entrepreneurial advice. I am talking all about letting go of control as a business owner.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-92-letting-go-of-control-are-you-really-the-only-one-who-can-do-that
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Jun 23, 2021
91: Legal Q&A From Our Facebook Group
I am answering questions from Facebook including COVID-19, vaccinations, contract clauses, and so much more! If you are not a part of The Legal Paige Facebook Community and you are a small business owner... I highly suggest that you join.
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The Legal Paige On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-91-legal-q-and-a-from-our-facebok-group
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Jun 16, 2021
90: What I Learned In 6 Weeks Off Social Media
Today is all about what I learned in six weeks off social media.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-90-what-i-learned-in-6-weeks-off-social-media
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Jun 9, 2021
89: Sticky Legal Situations To Avoid As A Bridal Stylist
I am sitting down with bridal stylist and educator Renee Marie, and we are talking about the sticky legal situations you're going to want to avoid as a bridal stylist.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-89-sticky-legal-situations-to-avoid-as-a-bridal-stylist
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Jun 2, 2021
88: Ask Paige Anything
I had you ask me anything (non-legal related) and shared those answers in today's episode! I answer everything from starting my photography business, law school questions, and of course I answer questions about my growing family!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-88-ask-paige-anything
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May 19, 2021
87: Are Contract Templates Really Worth It?
Are contract templates worth it? Well, my answer is in the bulk of this episode. So let's just get to it.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-87-are-contract-templates-really-worth-it
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May 12, 2021
86: The Most Overlooked Contracts
I am going to talk about the most overlooked contracts. As a business owner, I want you to start adding certain contracts to your legal toolkit... So let's dive in!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-86-the-most-overlooked-contracts
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May 5, 2021
85: How To Order The Clauses In Your Contract
I am answering my most popular question... what order should the clauses be in my contract.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-85-how-to-order-the-clauses-in-your-contract
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Apr 21, 2021
84: Stop Being Scared To Pivot
I am sharing a candid conversation with you all about why we need to stop being scared to pivot in our lives, and most importantly, pivot in our businesses!!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-84-stop-being-scared-to-pivot
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Apr 14, 2021
83: Stop Being Afraid To Name Your Price With Ben Ramos
Photographer Ben Ramos and I discuss why we need to stop shying away from naming our price as service professionals.
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The Legal Paige On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-83-stop-being-afraid-to-name-your-price-with-ben-ramos
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Apr 7, 2021
82: Independent Contractors vs Employees Update
Today I am updating episode 10 from the vault, all about independent contractors versus employees.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-82-independent-contractors-vs-employees-update
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Mar 31, 2021
81: Podcast Legalities With Haylee Gaffin
Podcast producer Haylee Gaffin and I talk all about the sticky legal situations to avoid in your podcast.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes:
https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-81-podcast-legalities-with-haylee-gaffin
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Mar 24, 2021
80: The Venmo Business Profile And How To Use It Legally
Introducing the new Venmo Business Profile. I am sharing how you can set it up today, and start to legally accept payments!
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/blog/episode-80-the-venmo-business-profile-and-how-to-use-it-legally
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Mar 17, 2021
79: Conferences and Events Post COVID With Kat Schmoyer
Kat Schmoyer and I talk all about planning and executing conferences during a global pandemic.
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The Legal Paige Podcast Shownotes: https://thelegalpaige.com/blogs/podcasts/episode-79-conferences-and-events-post-covid-with-kat-schmoyer
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Mar 3, 2021
78: Tax Deductions To Know As An Entrepreneur
Today's episode is all about getting you prepared for tax season and making sure you are deducting things the right way so you are legally legit.
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Feb 25, 2021
77: Understanding The Benefits Of S Corps and Taxes
In today's episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am diving deep into S corporations and with the upcoming tax season that we're having, it's really important to understand the benefits of S corporations prior to March 15th, because that's the deadline to file for 2021.
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Feb 25, 2021
76: How LLCs and Taxes Work Together
Welcome to this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast. Now today's episode is all about business entities. Specifically, we're only going to be talking about LLCs and limited liability companies with the upcoming tax season, impending and looming over us. It's really not that scary. I promise! But the one thing to know is it's time to get your ducks in a row and learn more about how an LLC and taxes work together.
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Feb 3, 2021
75: How To Charge A Rescheduling Fee As A Full Service Planner
Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I have Brandee Gaar joining us. Brandee is a luxury event planner, thought Leader, educational speaker and host of the "She Who Dares" podcast. Brandee and I will be discussing all about rescheduling fees as a full service planner.
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Jan 29, 2021
74: If There Is Another Shutdown...Is It ‘Force Majeure’?
Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I am sharing all about Force Majeure. This has been a question asked frequently over in The Legal Paige Facebook Community. Are we in Force Majeure? What happens if there was another shutdown? I am answering all of that and so much more!
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Jan 20, 2021
73: Should You Charge for Rescheduling Fee?
Welcome back to another episode of The Legal Paige Podcast! Today I am diving into a topic that is asked extensively in the Legal Paige Facebook Group. Rescheduling fees aren’t one of those easy, cut-and-dry issues. In fact, they fully depend on your business, your pricing, and your policies. With that being said, I CAN equip you with some solid legal information surrounding reschedulings and the options available to you. Knowledge is power and after listening to this podcast, you’ll walk away with confidence in your decision to charge a rescheduling fee or not. Ready? Let’s dig in...
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Dec 28, 2020
72: What's Your Updated COVID-19 Policy Moving Into 2021
In today's episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am talking all about COVID-19, policies you need to have in place moving into 2021, and how to update existing policies to make sure you are legally legit!
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Nov 17, 2020
71: How To Step Into Your Role As A CEO
In today’s episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I am going to give you a little pep talk about how you can step into your role as a CEO and build a business that lasts! I’ve been doing this whole business thing as a solo entrepreneur for the last 8 years, and I’ve learned the hard way about stepping up as a CEO and then falling down the stairs super fast because I wasn’t fully prepared to actually be a CEO.
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Nov 11, 2020
70: 3 Mistakes You're Making As An Online Business Owner
Welcome to this episode of The Legal Paige podcast. In today’s episode, I want to dive into the three big things I wish someone more experienced and wiser would have put in my head as the mistakes I should steer away from or acknowledge exist in my role as the CEO of my business. Have you become a TLP Insider yet? Join here - tlpinsider.com
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Nov 5, 2020
69: The #1 Thing You Need To Do Before Booking Another Client
In today’s episode, I am getting right into the number one thing you need to BEFORE you book another client! I’m sure you’re over there thinking that it definitely has to do with something legal-related… and you’d be right my friend! It's all about ensuring that backend of your business that's… I know I know… not so fun to work on…. Is squared away!
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Oct 29, 2020
68: Acquiring National Park Photography & Videography Permits 101
In today's episode, I am sharing my thoughts with you as business owners and really educate you on what permits you need inside National Parks as a lawyer who works with countless photographers and videographers on matters just like this one. If you follow me on social media you know this is a topic I discussed in length over the past weekend.
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Oct 27, 2020
67: Flat Fee Retainer - A Follow Up Episode
In today’s episode I am talking all about flat fee retainers and after my facebook lives and market research updating all of you, and of course how you can add in flat fee retainers the legal way!
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Oct 15, 2020
66: Becoming A Business and Brand Legally As An Influencer
Today's episode I am sitting down with Casey Handy-Smith, an entertainment lawyer who helps influencers and creatives protect their brands with contracts.
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Oct 6, 2020
65: How to Take Retainer Payments the RIGHT Way
I am going to go over kind of a controversial topic, at least in the wedding and event industry that is specific to mainly photographer, and that is flat fee retainers. All of you photographers, videographers florists, DJs, caterers, hair, and makeup providers, get ready to listen in about why percentage retainers are no longer the way to go.
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Sep 29, 2020
64: TLP Legal Ladies Chat: The Legacy of RBG (strengths, flaws, and why you must use your right to vote).
I am sitting down with my legal team from The Legal Paige, Melissa and Taiyler. We are getting into a candid conversation about another legal lady that we are very fond of and sadden to hear of her passing Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is better known as RBG or the notorious RBG. We also discuss the importance of using your right to vote and how elections really shape the cities that we live in, our states, and the whole of our country.
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Sep 15, 2020
63: Must Have Principles As An Adventure Photographer - With Maddie Mae
Today I am sitting down with Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead, Maddie is an adventurous elopement photographer based in Colorado with her photography business Adventure Instead, and she educates elopement photographers across the country and world through her Adventure Instead Academy. We are talking all things elopement, the leave no trace principle, and how important it is to be legally protected with a leave no trace clause in your contract as an adventure photographer.
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Sep 3, 2020
62: Wedding Safety and A Candid COVID-19 Conversation
Today is all about how COVID has really changed since March and what you need to know specifically. Typically, if you are a wedding or an event and industry professional, that's a biggie for all of us dealing with this.
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Aug 11, 2020
61: Rebranding: The Entire Process From Start to Finish
Today's episode is all about The Legal Paige rebrand process. My thoughts on how and why I decided to rebrand, how important rebranding is to grow your business and grow as an entrepreneur.
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Jul 21, 2020
60: Reopening Your Business Legally and Safely Webinar with Honeybook & The Rising Tide Society
This episode is going to be a little bit different than the others because it is a recording of the HoneyBook Rising Tide webinar that I did with host Natalie Franke. We jumped on this webinar and had over a thousand people tune in.
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Jun 23, 2020
59: The Future Of Speaking Engagements and Conferences
Today's episode I am joined by my really good friend and speaking coach that I had back in 2019 Jessica Rasdall. Jessica is talking all about speaking engagements, conferences, and events post COVID-19. Jessica is a motivational speaker bestselling author. Public speaking strategists and the host of the speak to scale podcast. She partners with entrepreneurs to help them scale their business and impact from the stage and coming from experience.
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Jun 16, 2020
58: All Things Taxes in the Age of Covid-19 as a Small Business Owner
Today's episode is all about taxes and what small business owners need to know. Now, more than ever during this current season we are in and in the future after Covid-19. I am very excited to welcome Wendy Barlin to the show today as our guest expert, Wendy helps digital entrepreneurs minimize their taxes and increase their profits.
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May 19, 2020
57: How to Use Contract Addendums, Rescheduling Contracts, and Cancelation Contracts
Today I am going over how to use your contract addendums, rescheduling contract, and the cancelation contract. We are going over serving your clients in this time, how to send each individual contract, and how to utilize some of the CRM systems with these new contracts.
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May 5, 2020
56: What Small Business Owners Need to Think About as States Begin to Reopen
I am back with a solo episode today and talking all about what small business owners like yourself need to think about as each individual state starts the re-opening process.
This has been a topic that has been at the forefront of my mind as well as so many others in our TLP community as COVID-19 and this season has progressed. As you listen to today's episode please also take a look into your state-specific guidelines as well.
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Apr 21, 2020
55: How To Legally Issue A Refund
Today I am going over something that has been on everyone's mind in the small business world and TLP Community... As well as my own. What sort of refund are you legally obligated to give to your clients. If rescheduling isn't an option and they want to cancel. How do you issue them a refund and what should that amount be?
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Apr 14, 2020
54: All You Need To Know About SBA Loans with Dominique Broadway
I wanted to sit down and discuss something that has been at the forefront of everyone's minds right now: economic relief during COVID- 19. Getting knowledge from an expert in financial planning Dominique Broadway founder of Finances DE-MYS-TI-FIED on what exactly the SBA Loans are. What the Paycheck Protection Program is and who can apply for it. What is the EIDL Loans and the $10,000.00 grant associated with that? As well as all the burning questions our TLP community had on each of these loans and the main one... when they can expect to receive the assistance.
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Apr 7, 2020
53: Real Talk With Vendors On Handling Times Of Uncertainty
I wanted to do a little bit of a different kind of chat this week, so I reached out several event industry professionals to see how these vendors are handling and navigating Covid-19 situations. It was really great to hear how each of these vendors are going above and beyond with their customer service, how their working on utilizing their existing contract language and so much more. So join us as we hear from wedding planners, florists, DJs, photographers, and videographers!
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Mar 30, 2020
52: Why You Need a Legit Contract Right Now!
This episode is all about why you need a LEGIT contract, the importance of your contracts including certain clauses, clauses to take an extra look at, the difference between The Legal Paige contracts and others out there, how to update your existing contracts in the midst of Covid-19, and much more!
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Mar 20, 2020
51: Candid Covid Convo
Join Paige for a candid discussion about Covid-19, how it's effecting small businesses and what steps you as a small business owner can take to protect yourself.
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Mar 16, 2020
50: A Discussion about Covid-19 with Caroline Fox, J.D. of Engaged Legal
Public life in America is slowly grinding to a halt. All major sports events are shut down, schools are closed, public gatherings and events are getting cancelled, travel is becoming more and more restrictive, and our normal way of life is going to change here for the next few weeks. This entire week has been difficult. It’s been stressful. People are living in fear and panic. They often feel paralyzed and don't know how to deal with these challenges as business owners. So I wanted to sit down with my friend Caroline Fox, the owner of Engaged Legal, to discuss the virus, how it's effecting business owners, contracts, insurance policies, cancellations, financial situations, etc.
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Mar 10, 2020
49: Best Practices for Unforeseeable, Unpredictable, and Impossible Events (such as the Coronavirus) and Protection Clauses You Need in Your Contract
Look, I know a lot of people are freaking out over the corona virus for one reason or another. This podcast episode is NOT about my personal or political feelings whatsoever, and it shouldn’t be about yours either. The main thing to know at this point is that even if YOU are not freaking out about it, others are. It's important, if not vital, to figure out how YOU are making sure your business is protected during this time. I’m going over this and more about the specifics you NEED to have outlined in your client contracts in this episode.
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Mar 3, 2020
48: Please Don't use Venmo for Business Transactions!
Today we’re going to be talking about a topic I’ve heard WAY to much about; using Venmo for your business transactions. *Hint, you’re not supposed to be doing it.* Not only does this use violate Venmo’s terms and conditions, it also can put you at legal risk. Make sure to stay tuned because I want you all to make sure you’re protecting yourselves and your businesses!
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Feb 18, 2020
47: Adding Third-Party Payors into your Contracts
Join The Legal Paige to chat ALL about what needs to happen to your contract if someone besides the couple pays; aka a third party payor. When you add in a third party payor, your contract needs to change so that you can ensure that your clients are still the clients you’re serving on the day-of the event, but also that the payment and fees portion of your contract is all in the hands of your third party payer.
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Feb 11, 2020
46: Moving from A Full Time Corporate job to Being A Full Time Entrepreneur with Jaine Kershner
Join Paige, and special guest Jaine Kershner, for a discussion about moving from a corporate nine to five job to being a full time entrepreneur.
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Feb 4, 2020
45: 2019 Year in Review
On today's episode I'm sharing with you my 2019 year in review. I put together this review episode not only for you all to hear about how my first year in business went, but also as a personal reminder to myself about all the ups and downs that I went through, and how at the end of the year it turned out beautifully. 2019 was interesting, emotional, exciting beyond my wildest dreams, challenging, and overall full of some of the THE BIGGEST LEARNING LESSONS of my life.
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Jan 28, 2020
44: The New California AB5 Law and What it Means for Independent Contractors
Join The Legal Paige as she sits down with San Diego based attorney Braden Drake, to chat all about the new independent contractor law, AB5, that went into effect January 1, 2020.
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Jan 21, 2020
43: Newborn Photography Contracts with Jenni Maroney
Join us today with guest newborn photographer Jenni Maroney! Jenni shares with us her unique style of photographing natural, unposed newborns and chats about The Legal Paige Newborn Photography Contract.
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Jan 14, 2020
42: What to Include in an Independent Contractor Agreement
Today we’re going to be discussing an important tool for all you business owners out there; Independent Contractor Agreements. These are super important to have for a variety of reasons, and you want to make sure ANY kind of hiring agreement you have is protecting you and your business.
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Jan 7, 2020
41: All Your Influencer & Giveaway Questions Answered
So many of you loved last week’s episode on Influencer Responsibility, so this week AS PROMISED, we’re doing a Q & A! Join us as we answer more of your legal questions surrounding influencers and giveaways on social media.
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Dec 30, 2019
40: Influencer Responsibilities
Influencer responsibility is an incredibly interesting topic to discuss because we all follow social media accounts that have thousands, if not millions of followers, and as consumers of social media its good to know the legalities behind this type of work. Our online world now actually allows being an influencer to be a full time job, and since the world of "influencers" is so new, there is not a lot of regulations or law enforcing the conduct for these accounts. After my Instagram stories went viral at the end of December 2019, this episode goes over what all went down, my reactions to it, and my thoughts on how influencers can do better next time and how consumers can play an active role in changing laws surrounding online giveaways.
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Dec 17, 2019
39: Trademarks 101
Join Paige as she talks ALL about one of her favorite forms of protecting intellectual property: Trademarks! We’ll cover what exactly Trademarks are, what they cover and how YOU as a business owner can use them to protect yourself.
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Dec 10, 2019
38: Preparing for the Unexpected with a Digital Directive
Today I'm going to talk about something a little morbid and not so sexy but super important to all you business owners out there; preparing for unexpected life situations. From digital directives, to important clauses to have in your contracts, I'm going over everything you need to think about to protect yourself and your business assets.
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Dec 3, 2019
37: Is Your Giveaway Legal?!
Today's episode is all about making sure your giveaways are legit! Giveaways are a great way to generate new followers and get people excited about your business and offers, especially during the holiday season, but do you know how to run a legal giveaway? It’s definitely easier than you think.
Get ready to dive in and hear all about it on today's episode!
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Nov 26, 2019
36: Mini Session Contracts
Are you a photographer who hosts mini sessions for your clients?! We're going over the ins-and-outs of mini sessions in this episode from choosing the dates and themes, to promoting them effectively, to upselling additional photos and prints, to ensuring your mini session contract is legit and protects you. Join Paige as she tells you all her best mini session tips and tricks.
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Nov 19, 2019
35: Organizing Your Contract Clauses
In this episode I discuss why it's important to organize all the clauses in your contract (which are the small paragraphs that relate to a specific point). From listing the parties to the contract at the beginning, to setting the duration and time period (aka the contract stops at some point), to ensuring your specific clauses are at the top, to the miscellaneous clauses you should have at the bottom, this episode will help you get your contract clauses in the correct order!
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Nov 12, 2019
34: Filing a DBA Versus a LLC
Do you know the difference between filing a DBA versus filing a LLC?! While each state may vary a teeny bit, its virtually the same steps to register online as either a Doing Business As or register as an official business entity through filing articles of incorporation to become a LLC.
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Nov 5, 2019
33: Website Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
Did you know that you're required by law to have a Privacy Policy on your website if you're collecting any type of user's personal information? Do you know how Terms & Conditions can save you in regards to copyright infringement and refund requests? Do you know where to put them on your website? Episode 33 is here and I'm going over all the ins-and-outs of Privacy Policies and Terms & Conditions on your business website.
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Oct 29, 2019
32: The Value of Having a Life Coach
Have you thought about hiring a life coach, but you weren’t quite sure what to expect? Episode 32 is here and it is for YOU!! Alexandra Kaval is certified professional life coach and the founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching where She provides an inspirational and judgement free space for women to grow. A space where you can transform from overwhelmed to overjoyed.
Today, she is here to tell you ALL the things about what a life coach can bring to your life, why you need a plan for your life and what to expect when working with a life coach. Want more? Listen now!
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Oct 22, 2019
31: Steps to Starting a Wedding Venue 101
Want to start a wedding venue? Episode 31 is here and it is for YOU!! Kinsey Roberts is a wedding venue owner, podcast host and podcast educator for women entrepreneurs. She is here to tell you ALL the things about the beginning stages of venue ownership by guiding you through market research, construction and her personal favorite part of any business: organization structure, marketing and systems. She loves sharing her personal journey of starting a wedding venue on her family’s private ranch in Colorado. Want more? Tune in today!
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Oct 15, 2019
30: Online Sales Process using Instagram Marketing with Libby Rothschild
I have learned so much from my friend Libby Rothschild who is a business coach and social media marketing expert. Her work inspires female registered dietitians to attract and convert leads in their virtual private practice. She explains in this episode her online sales process on Instagram specifically in regards to how to define how you will make profit, how to setup your link in bio to SELL, how to niche down your message, and MORE! You've got to tune in to this episode!
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Oct 8, 2019
29: Preview & Prosecco: How Adding a New Service Can Add to Your Bottom Line with Alisha Crossley
Episode 29: I'm chatting with Alisha Crossley all about her incredible service offering: Preview & Prosecco. Alisha is a recovering English teacher turned fine art wedding photographer and is the owner of Alisha Crossley Photography. With a background in literary arts, Alisha's love for storytelling is fully embraced behind the camera as she lovingly directs her subjects. Alisha has heart for sharing methods of success with fellow photographers and can’t wait to tell you all about Preview & Prosecco and how adding a new service into your business to serve your clients can add to your bottom line!
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Sep 10, 2019
28: Get Confident with Youtube and Yourself on Video with Trena Little
Today I am talking to Youtube Guru Trena Little who helps creative business owners find the confidence to be on video. She believes every business owner deserves to be the face of their business so she provides them support by teaching the tech, mindset, and strategy on how to use video content to grow your business. Join our conversations NOW!
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Sep 4, 2019
27: Building a Wedding Planning Business from the Ground Up with Becky Baker
Hello hello everyone! I have Beck Baker here with me today! She is owner and planner at Becky's Brides and is going to talk to you all about how she started her wedding planning business from the ground up. Becky has a BS in Accounting and started her career in the corporate accounting world. Not long after that, she knew that accounting wasn't the right t for her. After helping some friends and co-workers plan their weddings, she officially launched Becky's Brides in 2011. Becky's Brides plans flawless, Southern weddings in Birmingham, AL and beyond. In addition to planning weddings, she is passionate about helping other women creative business owners launch and grow successful businesses. Most importantly, she is a wife to her college sweetheart and new mom to a 10-month-old baby girl.
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Aug 27, 2019
26: The 10 Essential Contracts for Your Small and Growing Business
Hey friend! I going to tell you all about the essential contracts that you need for your small and growing business. As your business grows you are definitely going to need to implement more and more contracts! With that being said, I just want to tell you a little bit more about why it is so important and such a hot topic right now!!
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Aug 20, 2019
25: Ensuring Your Business Contracts are Valid
I’m chatting about service industry contracts and what you really need to know about your contracts to ensure you're saving yourself tons of headache in the future. This episode goes over the main contract principles you need to know that make up a valid contract such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and why you need to "get it in writing". Don't sit around wondering anymore whether your client contract will actually hold up in court.
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Aug 13, 2019
24: How to grow your bottom line and your impact
Drumroll Please!! Stephanie Skryzowski is a Chief Financial Officer who helps purpose-driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions for their business. She is the Founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting which works with clients around the globe to help them grow their bottom line and their impact. She is here to help you do that so you can build your business while sustaining your way of life.
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Aug 6, 2019
23: The benefits of bookkeeping 101
Hello everyone! I am excited to introduce to you guys my friend Edrina J. Calderon who is the owner and accountant of Accounting by Edrina, LLC. She is here to talk all about bookkeeping. What is it? Why do people need to know about it? Why is it super important for us as business owners? Let’s be honest, most of us are just not that good at it.. Edrina is just a true joy, a total giver and I have loved having her as part of my online mastermind. Let’s dive into Bookkeeping 101!
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Jul 30, 2019
22: My Photography Reflection from 2019
Today's episode is going to be a little different. I'm not going to talk about legal stuff and I'm not interviewing any guests. I am actually talking all about my photography business and a little reflection on my wedding season for 2019. I recently just ended my wedding season in the middle of July because I only took on a select number of weddings this year and I just want to kind of chat with you about my experiences, a few things in lessons that I've learned, and just let you know where Paige Marie Photography is at right now. So with that being said, let's get into this episode.
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Jul 23, 2019
21: Hey, Millennial Women - Estate Planning is for You Too!
Hello, Episode 21! Iffy Ibekwe (ee-beck-way) helps intentional women prepare effective wills, trusts, and legal documents so that their families are protected in the event of death or an unexpected emergency. She is passionate about what she does. Her life has been transformed by helping women protect their families, just in case. Today, she is here with me to share her passions with you and discuss how estate planning is for you too!
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Jul 16, 2019
20: How to create profit with purpose
Marie Wold is a 24 year-old wellness coach, lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur whose mission is to educate and empower women to become their best selves. As a business school graduate, she melds her passion for entrepreneurship with her heart for service every day and has grown her business to multiple six-figures through strategic scaling and 100% organic marketing. Today, she is sharing exactly how she creates profit with purpose!
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Jul 2, 2019
19: Going from an Online Business to setting up shop the Brick and Mortar way!
Calling all business owners! Whether you run a business online or have set up shop this episode is for you! My guest today is my dear friend and fellow Montana lady, Tiffany Williams, with Tiffany Williams Photography. She is talking all about her transition from her online business that provided online digital photo services and galleries, to a brick and mortar studio environment. Thus, she went from what most photographers know as a “shoot and share concept” (giving all high-resolution digitals) to an “in-person print sales” concept. She’s here to share her experience and tips with you!
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Jun 25, 2019
18: Teamwork makes the Dream work! Husband and Wife Style
Hello hello Legal Paigers! We have talked about how to build a team for your biz so now it’s time to talk about how that team works together successfully... #teamworkmakesthedreamwork. Today, I have not one but TWO special guests who want to share their teamwork success with you. Joshua and Kariss Farris are a husband and wife wedding and corporate photography team who capture special moments all around the country and across the world. They’ve turned their passion into their profession with Pharris Photos + Philms! I’m just obsessed with these two! They’ve got all kinds of good information about how to run a successful business as a husband-wife duo, so let’s learn how their teamwork makes their dream work! It’s time to “get it done” with these two and dive in.
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Jun 18, 2019
17: How to build an Associate Photography Team that WORKS!
Today, we have an amazingly talented guest speaker, Kylee Ann with Kylee Ann Studios! Her team is based in Northern Utah and she helps other photographers and creative entrepreneurs create thriving businesses. When she's not shooting, scheduling, editing, blogging, being the boss, etc, you can find her on adventures with her three babies or catching up on last nights tv in yesterday’s clothes.
In this episode, Kylee talks all about what building an associate team was like, her training approach for new hires, tips of letting go of control and MORE! We can’t wait to have you tune in!
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Jun 11, 2019
16: The 80/20 Mindset You Need For Your Business!
Have you heard the saying that 80% of results come from 20% of the action? Well, that is a motto that I live by in my business and it has given me great results! I believe that this motto is the success tool for any entrepreneur and once you learn about which 20% of actions drive 80% of the outcomes, it will be a game changer for you and YOUR business! Lets dive in!
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Jun 3, 2019
15: How a Mastermind can change your life!
Today’s episode is something special!!
I am talking all masterminds……. and about my online mastermind. I have three ladies who participated in it here to help me tell you all about it! I am so excited to tell you all about running my first mastermind and how proud I am of the ladies that were a part of it. I could honestly talk all day about it… but the reality is it’s not the same as actually hearing from a few of the ladies themselves. Over the past week, my team and I have reached out and asked a handful of them to record a little blurb about their mastermind experience.
Today on the show I am SO excited to welcome not one but three guests. BOOMSHAKALAKA. Let’s say hello to Rebekah Reed, Kristen Gillen, and Edrina Calderon! These ladies are the definition of boss babes and I couldn’t be more excited to have them on board. Can you guess how they are all connected??
Join the conversation NOW!
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May 28, 2019
14: Finding the right mentor for you and your business
Now today is another one of my quick business tips and I am specifically talking about mentors because we all have them and we all use them, but it's important to find the right one for you, but to do so you have to be introspective and you have to think about what you want first and then you pair that with someone that can lead you the best way possible. So, without further ado, let's get into this mentorship discussion friends!!!
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May 21, 2019
13: My Go-To Implementation Strategy
Hey hey!! Today's episode is a continuation of our biz talk from last week and is all about the implementation strategy I use when I’m working on creating a product, launching something, or really doing anything business related. People always ask me how I have time for things and how I do it all. Well, I don’t do it all, let's get that straight. But I do a lot of things and do them well. I’ve got a plan each time I want to implement something and make sure its all planned out, that I have time, that I have the budget, and all my ducks are in a row. So this episode is literally my step by step process to implementation. Let's dive right in.
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May 13, 2019
12: My BIG biz philosophy: Find the niche, fill the niche, kill the niche
Happy Monday friends! The past dozen episodes I’ve talked primarily about legal concepts that you as an entrepreneur should know and should be utilizing in your business. BUT, I also am a business coach for photographers, wedding industry professionals, and creatives. Today is my first episode all about business and to start our journey I’m going wayyyy back to the beginning of when I started my own photography biz 8 years ago and what that looked like. We are talking about what drives me forward- my own biz motto “Find the Niche, Fill the Niche, and Kill the Niche” and how it can be implemented in your own business. You guy’s my coaching is different from anyone out there in the online world because not only am I a coach but I am also an attorney and attorneys do NOT think like other people. So let’s dive into my motto and some biz talk. Success and more dolla bills are on your horizon. Are you ready?
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May 6, 2019
11: How to build your Team the RIGHT way
Legal Paigers!! If you tuned in last week you know I chatted all about the differences between independent contractors and employees. Well friends, this week’s episode is an extension of that topic and I am bringing on my dear friend Janelle, founder and owner of Janelle Joy Private Editing. You are going to get boatloads of amazing info from us as we discuss the good, the bad, and ugly of hiring on team members and how you can do it better. We talk about how Janelle went from a one-woman show to a team of six in just one year! She thrives by the model time is a luxury we can’t afford to waist so use it wisely and purposefully. I cannot wait for you guys to hear about what Janelle has to say about hiring on her editing team and the processes she emplaced to ensure everyone was a good fit and all her ducks were in a row… legally that is. Join our conversation NOW!
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Apr 29, 2019
10: The BIG Debate: Independent Contractors vs. Employees
Today, we are talking all how to hire someone onto your team the right way. As small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives, we need help managing our businesses as we grow! At a certain point, it just isn’t possible to get all the work done by yourself. And, when hiring help, the biggest dilemma you will face is: should I hire individuals as independent contractors or employees? This is one of the biggest questions I get on my Instagram and Legal Paige private facebook community. I thought it was time to do an official podcast episode on this topic to get you all the information you need!! Make sure to tune in and listen carefully to the differences between these two worker designations because it could cost you and turn into a huge headache with the IRS if you aren’t handling your workers correctly. Are you ready? Let’s do this!
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Apr 22, 2019
09: Pinterest, Your Secret Weapon to Business Growth
I am so so excited about today’s topic...drumroll… Pinterest!! Yep that’s right! Anndddd we’ve got an uber special guest, Vanessa Kynes!!! Vanessa is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. As a YouTuber, blogger, and consultant, she helps creative small businesses grow by teaching traffic-generating Pinterest strategies to increase their brand visibility, book more clients, and ultimately, generate more sales. All in all, she is pretty much the guru of Pinterest so I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. And she’s here today to chat all about it and how it is your secret weapon to business growth!! Are you ready to join our conversation?? Let’s do this!
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Apr 15, 2019
08: Essential Contract Clauses for Service Based Companies Part 2
This is Part 2 of our discussion last week on the essential contract clauses for any service-based company. Last week we talked about the Entire Agreement Clause, Description of Services Clause, Venue and Jurisdiction Clause, Severability Clause, Transfer Clause, Billing Structure Clause. Today we’re adding onto that with a few more essential clauses. Let's do this!!
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Apr 8, 2019
07: Essential Contract Clauses for Service Based Companies Part 1
Friends! This is one of my favorite things to talk about… contract clauses! Haha, I’m sure you’re not as excited as I am, but I promise you that once you listen in to these episodes you’ll be much happier than before and a smarter business owner because I’ll easily explain the most important clauses you need in your service contract and why they’re important to have. I’m also going to break this episode up into a two part episode series. Today is part 1 and next week will be part 2, because I’m not about “the overwhelm” and want you to have some time to digest the first set of clauses that I am going to talk about today before we jump into the next set. So, TUNE in NOW for part 1 and make sure you also listen to part 2 coming up next week!
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Apr 1, 2019
06: The Entrepreneur's Agreement Toolbox!
It’s here!! The Entrepreneur’s Agreement toolbox!!! Today’s episode is all about the agreements you need to know as an entrepreneur. This is one you don’t want to miss! Like episode 5, this is another one of my foundational episodes that I (and my guests) will refer back to and expand upon! I’m talking about the general big-picture agreements you need as an entrepreneur! Don’t know what these are? That’s why I’m here. You can come back to this episode whenever you need a new agreement. Grab your favorite beverage and let's dive into these must-have contracts!
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Mar 25, 2019
05: What you NEED to know about biz structures for your taxes
Hey hey! Happy Monday! This episode is a BIG one. It’s one of those foundational episodes that I will refer back to time and time again. We are diving DEEP into the three main types of business structures and tax designations for entrepreneurs and what each looks like. I am talking about tax implications, liability, risks involved, and what my suggestions and views are on each. This is a realllllly important episode, so I hope you tune in and potentially take notes along the way. Also, feel free to listen back to this episode every time you think you may need to change your business structure. Alrighty Legal Paigers, let's do this!
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Mar 18, 2019
04: Get a grip on your biz funds with these money mindsets
This week the topic is all about shifting mindset strategies for small business owners. I have enlisted the help of my friend Dondrea Owens. Dondrea is a CPA and Chief Financial Officer at The Creative’s CFO. Her core mission is to educate and empower women to confidently make financial decisions in their businesses.
It’s time to get a handle on your negative money mindsets as a small biz owner and shift them into more positive money mindset Strats so you have a better grasp on your business funds.
Tune in Now! Let’s grow your business, and save for the future!
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Mar 4, 2019
02: Hundreds of dollars worth of tax deductions you should be taking
Today on the show I am so excited to welcome my very first guest, Brittney Suttle. Britt is a CPA with 10+ years experience who loves helping female entrepreneurs manage their finances (both personally & professionally) and build scalable businesses that earn them money while they sleep. This lady is a lover of carbs, hiking, and all things numbers, she currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband where they spend their downtime building their real estate business.
Our conversation is all about small business tax deductions. A few of these tax tidbits might surprise you! Brittney is going to get you ready for tax season!! Join the conversation NOW! Follow Britt on Instagram: @brittandtheb and check out her website: www.brittandthebenjamins.com
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Feb 26, 2019
01: The 5 big legal concepts you need to know as a small business owner
Welcome Legal Paigers!
This first episode is all about starting to understand why the law is so important for you and your business. As a business owner myself, I know that we have to wear all the hats and that can make legal stuff confusing. In order to start you on your legal journey the right way, I want to discuss these 5 big legal concepts. It’s time to STOP worrying and START growing the business of your dreams!
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