Alex Mejias Podcast

In this episode I speak with Daniel and Lauren Goans, a.k.a. the folk duo phenom Lowland Hum, whose music has drawn acclaim from NPR to Billboard to just about every other media outlet. Touring nationally since 2013, Lowland Hum has become known for combining intricate harmonies and arrangements with a deceptively simple sound. And although they call it “quiet music,” they’ve put together a powerful and prolific catalogue of songs that speaks for itself.Like many touring bands, the COVID-19 pandemic upended Lowland Hum’s life as a band on the road for 6+ months each year. In our conversation we talk about how they’ve maintained and even deepened a connection with their fans in the midst of quarantine as well as the ways that they’ve been to replace lost touring revenue while they’re stuck at home.This episode is a must listen for creatives who are looking for ideas and inspiration for maintaining and growing their careers, even as artists face unprecedented challenges.BONUS: Be sure to stick around for the entire episode for a taste of Lowland Hum’s signature sound!Links:Lowland Hum Official WebsiteLowland Hum on PatreonLowland Hum on FacebookLowland Hum on Instagram

On this episode I speak with Stephen Weir, the Founder and Director of Weir Consulting. Stephen provides Fractional CFO services and shares his take on how small businesses can begin to navigate the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also dedicated himself to studying and educating small businesses on the ins and outs of the CARES Act legislation, which was designed to prevent widespread layoffs in small businesses. In our conversation, Stephen provides an introduction to the Payroll Protection Program, a forgivable loan program available to businesses now.Links:Weir ConsultingConnect with Stephen on LinkedInPaycheck Protection ProgramLendioKabbage

In this episode of the Podcast, I chat with fellow attorney and entrepreneur Sam Mollaei about how he built an online marketing machine that powers his virtual law firm. This is a great episode for anyone who is looking to build an effective online marketing and sales channel. Because we’re both lawyers, we also spend some time talking about what this looks like for professional services business. But the lessons and tools Sam describes can be applied to any business of any size.A little about Sam Mollaei in his own words:In 2013, I took the leap to start a virtual law firm right after law school so I could help entrepreneurs start their business and so that I could work online from anywhere in the world at the same time. Since then I've served 3,000 entrepreneurs start their business and I'm the only lawyer with more than 1,000 Google reviews.I'm also the first lawyer in the ClickFunnels 2CommaClub ($1M generated with a funnel). I founded LegalFunnel which builds and manages automated and scalable funnels to generate legal clients so that other lawyers can find the same success with their own law firm!✅ Served 3,000+ Entrepreneurs Start Their Business✅ First Lawyer with more than 1,000 5-Star Google reviews✅ First Lawyer in ClickFunnels 2CommaClubFind Sam Mollaei, Esq. on https://MollaeiLaw.com or https://LegalFunnel.comThe best way to reach Sam is via email at sam@legalfunnel.comLinksLegal Funnel - https://legalfunnel.comMixMax - https://mixmax.comClickFunnels - https://clickfunnels.comUpwork - https://upwork.comGoogle Keyword PlannerGoogle Trends

In this episode I speak with Dr. Tiffany Jana about what it looks like to build an inclusive company from the ground up. Dr. Jana has a wealth of knowledge about issues related to inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the workplace. In our conversation, Dr. Jana shares practical advice for leaders looking to build a diverse and inclusive work culture. Our conversation ends with some discussion about the B Corp movement and how and why companies might go about becoming a certified B Corp.Connect with Dr. Jana:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TMI Consulting

On this episode I speak with Liza Bowersox about how startups should be thinking about valuing their company. Liza is a Vice President of Venture First and leads the business valuation practice from Richmond, Virginia.About Liza BowersoxSince 2012, Liza has focused on valuing securities and assets of closely-held businesses and smaller publicly traded companies. She works most often with businesses pursuing exit strategies, M&A and business succession planning. She has worked with hundreds of companies across the United States in the healthcare, technology, agriculture, services, and manufacturing sectors.Since 2012, Liza has provided training to private and public venture funds specific to best practices for valuing early stage enterprises. She is a member of the American Society of Appraisers, holding the Accredited Senior Appraiser designation.Connect with Liza: LinkedIn | Venture FirstDISCLAIMER: I am a lawyer, but not your lawyer. This podcast does not constitute legal advice. If you are considering applying for a patent you should contact a qualified patent attorney.

On this episode, I speak with patent attorney Bryant Lee. Bryant explains what a patent is and how startups should be thinking about what they can and cannot patent. We also talk about the timing of patents and how to create a patent strategy for the long term.Bryant Lee is the co-founder of Cognition IP and the author of Software Patents for Startups.This podcast is presented by The Law Office of Alex Mejias.DISCLAIMER: I am a lawyer, but not your lawyer. This podcast does not constitute legal advice. If you are considering applying for a patent you should contact a qualified patent attorney.

On this episode, Alex is joined by Luke Rabin and Brandon Lewis, the co-founders of BLDR (https://startwithbldr.com).If you're thinking about starting a new business, product, or service, this episode is for you. We delve into the common misconceptions that founders have about tech startups and talk about how to approach proving the value and viability of new business ideas.We also talk about the real purpose of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and developing a process for proving the value of a service or product, as well as testing the market for it.This podcast is presented by the Law Office of Alex Mejias (https://alexmejiaslaw.com).