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Legal protection often feels overwhelming for entrepreneurs, especially coaches and course creators who worry they're one misstep away from disaster. In this enlightening episode, I sit down with intellectual property attorney Autumn Witt Boyd to demystify the legal side of online business and provide clarity on what really matters.   Autumn brings a refreshing perspective as the founder of AWB Firm, where she specializes in supporting digital entrepreneurs with everything from contracts to trademark protection. Through our conversation, we explore the real risks facing coaches and course creators while debunking common fears about legal compliance that often hold business owners back from taking action.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://hellyescoachingonline.com/212

Course Creators: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late!  You've poured your heart into your course, but is it legally protected? In this episode of Her Empire Builder, I sit down with Autumn Witt Boyd, an expert copyright and trademark attorney, to break down everything course creators need to know about protecting their business, brand, and content. We cover: ✅ The biggest legal mistakes course creators make (and how to avoid them) ✅ When to trademark your course name & protect your brand ✅ What to do if someone steals your content

In this episode of Referral Worthy, Dusti Arab sits down with Autumn Witt Boyd, a lawyer and owner of the AWB Firm, to discuss her journey and expertise in legal services for the online business space. Autumn shares her unique career path, starting from her interest in entertainment law, transitioning into copyright litigation, and eventually founding her own firm.    Autumn highlights key legal issues that online business owners should be aware of, including the classification of employees versus contractors and the importance of complying with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. Throughout the conversation, Autumn emphasizes the significance of doing good work, maintaining clear communication, and building strong relationships to create a referral-worthy business. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring stories that showcase the power of determination and the impact of referrals in the legal and business world. Learn more about Autumn in these spaces: Website: https://awbfirm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awbfirm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWBFirm/ *** Referral Worthy is hosted by Dusti Arab, Fractional CMO and marketing strategist. She's the founder of the reinvention co, a marketing consultancy for personality-driven companies with big online presences and small teams. Learn more at www.thereinvention.co. Love this week's episode of Referral Worthy? Leave a review + subscribe! *** Referral Worthy intro, outro and transition music is named We are invincible by Tim Hirst and was found on Epidemic Sounds.

On today's episode of Hustle & Flow, I'm breaking down one of my favorite marketing tools that doesn't feel like marketing at all but has big ROI.  If you've ever wondered how to break into a new market, get in front of leaders and influencers, or get an “in” with people you want to know but don't, you're going to love this episode.   Chapters 00:01 - Introduction  01:22 - Background & Purpose 05:42 - Mastermind Dinners by Jayson Gaignard 09:18 - Selena Soo & Chris Winfield Case Study 14:52 - Autumn Witt Boyd Case Study 22:53 - Connection Call Tips 27:06 - Strategic Advice for Your Business   You can purchase the book mentioned above through my Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/46lYjnv Listen to Episode 160 of Hustle & Flow to hear the interview with Autumn Witt Boyd.  Interested in working with me to create a custom marketing strategy that will work best for you? Learn more and register for the next round of Growth Accelerator at http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/growthaccelerator Never want to miss another announcement? My newsletter is the first to receive all the details on the giveaways, promos, new episodes and more. Sign up at http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/subscribe  Follow me on on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/heatherjoyhubbard, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjoyhubbard, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/heatherjoyhubbard - If you're interested in the Annual Mastermind, please send me a message on one of these platforms. 

Today, we are joined by my client Autumn Witt Boyd, an exceptional attorney and trusted advisor to many online industry heavyweights. Her firm is dedicated to offering premium legal support, and our discussion journeyed through all the crucial elements for online business owners, from trademarks to legal compliance and intellectual property essentials.  Autumn also shares how her flexible work arrangements allow her to balance family time with professional growth, and how her specialized team helps clients avoid costly legal pitfalls. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories for online entrepreneurs. You'll appreciate how she unpacks the complexities of trademarks, exploring why not every word or phrase needs trademarking and when it's worth investing in legal protection.   Connect with Autumn Witt Boyd: Website Instagram Facebook  Legal Roadmap Podcast Get Your 2024 Legal Report Work with Shelli Warren: Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli. Confidence Starts Here: Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it. Free Resources: Click here to get our list of red flags to watch for in interviews. Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

Do you want to know how to protect your personal brand? Whether you're a content creator or you have a unique methodology or framework for your business, this episode is for you! We recently spoke with Autumn Witt Boyd, an IP attorney and the Founder of The AWB Firm, who specializes in helping business owners safeguard their creations. Tune in to hear Autumn's insights on what you need to do even before you get started, practical tips for protecting your personal brand as you grow, when to consider a trademark or copyright (and the differences between them), and much more! 

In an industry that seems to shift and change daily, it might feel impossible for business owners to keep up with their legal requirements. You need a legal team who will guide you, help you create a big-picture strategy, and take the time to understand your long-term goals before jumping into your legal projects. Enter Autumn Witt Boyd, an IP attorney who helps online CEOs build sustainable, profitable companies. As the founder of Autumn Witt Boyd (AWB) Firm, Autumn specializes in helping business owners protect what they've built, and she joins us today to walk you through the steps you need to take to protect your personal brand. From the what, why, and how of intellectual property to trademarks, copyrights, contract templates, and more, this episode covers it all! No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you will find immeasurable value in this conversation, which outlines everything you need to know to safeguard your personal brand today. 

“We look at legal protections proportionally, both to the size of your business and to the risk” ~ Autumn Witt Boyd   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Autumn Witt Boyd, a legal powerhouse who shifted from battling copyright and business issues in courtrooms to founding The AWB Firm in 2015, whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build, protect, and scale their businesses without the legal headache.  With her extensive legal expertise, Autumn simplifies complex legal jargon and provides actionable advice to help entrepreneurs navigate the intricacies of copyrights, trademarks, and licensing. Autumn's straightforward approach in this episode and wealth of knowledge make legal protection accessible, ensuring that entrepreneurs can safeguard their businesses with confidence.   Here's what you can expect from this episode:  Discover how copyright and trademark protection can safeguard your business's unique creations and brand identity Uncover the nuances of creating online courses while navigating the intricacies of copyright laws Explore the significance of licensing agreements in protecting and monetizing your intellectual property Differentiate between licensing and franchising to make informed decisions for your business expansion strategies Find out how using AI and trademarking work together…or not Remember we all need each other - life and work is better together.   Resources mentioned in this episode: 2024 Online Business Legal Report The AWB Firm Website The AWB Firm - Instagram The AWB Firm - Facebook Autumn Witt Boyd - LinkedIn The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net Podcast If you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.  If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn

An often overlooked part of the online business world: copyright and legal safeguards. Today we're diving into legal protection for our clients who produce digital courses, memberships, and coaching programs. Sometimes they forget to do some of the most basic things. I cover some of this inside my signature program, the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School, but we need to have a bigger conversation. My guest is lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd who has helped some big names like Amy Porterfield and Jasmine Star build, protect and scale their businesses. After spending the first 10 years of her career battling over copyrights and business issues in courtrooms across the U.S., Autumn left Big Law behind to start the AWB Firm in 2015 so she could spend her days helping entrepreneurs instead of fighting with other lawyers. Listen in to learn more about Potential legal pitfalls that online course creators should be aware of, especially when starting out The three stages of legal protection How course creators can prevent someone from signing up for their course and then stealing it Our experience with copycats and the impact of branding and personal expertise in differentiating oneself from imitators Effective ways to handle refund requests to ensure a fair and positive experience for customers The importance of solid contracts tailored to the specific needs of each business  I love Autumn's advice because you can apply what she teaches to your own service provider business. I see a lot of new VAs get stuck in this startup phase thinking about all the legal protections they need for themselves. Don't let the legal part stop you from taking action.    Sponsored by Castmagic Castmagic is for podcast hosts, video streamers, or long form content creators that want to get more mileage out of their content. This AI tool makes it easy to instantly turn your long form unstructured content into ready-to-use copy for shownotes, highlight clips, summaries, blogs, social posts, newsletters, and more. Sign up with my affiliate link here.   Links mentioned in the Show: Legal protection is essential to the foundation of a healthy, thriving business. Autumn has created an entire library of legal templates that are quick and easy to complete, AND they cost a fraction of working one-on-one with a lawyer. Use my affiliate link and load up your cart with everything you need here.   Connect with Autumn Instagram: @awbfirm Facebook: AWB Firm - Law Office of Autumn Witt Boyd, PLLC  Website: https://awbfirm.com/ Freebie: The AWB law firm exclusively works with online businesses, so they have a front seat to the latest trends, regulations, and potential pitfalls that coaches, creatives, service providers, and course creators need to know about. From text message marketing to knowing if you really need that trademark registration, you need the 2024 Legal Report: ​What Online Business Owners Need To Know To Stay Compliant and Protected.   Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr   3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Live Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that's in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out. Or get started now with the Self-Study version of UDMA School here. Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I've got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You'll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community   >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services

Autumn Witt Boyd is a lawyer who helps million-dollar coaches and online educators reach their big goals. Together with her team at the AWB firm, Autumn guides online businesses as they grow. She has special expertise in copyright and trademarking, offering full-service legal support for entrepreneurs just like you.   I've been working with Autumn and her team for years. They've been an amazing resource for me and many of my clients, and I can't wait to share her wisdom with all of you. We're talking AI, intellectual property, and offering guarantees. Learn about the legal considerations you need to take in different phases of growth, and we're dispelling some of the legal fears that can hold coaches back.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://amandakarlstadcoaching.com/213

Sharing that viral post on social media is all fun and games until the lawyers start calling! While you're trying to keep the social part of social media alive by sharing the latest meme or remixing someone else's content, as a business, you can't ignore the potential risk of using someone's content without their permission.  But when is the time right? When is it safe? Should you stick to original content only? That's what we're exploring in today's episode with Autumn Witt Boyd, who runs a law firm for coaches and online educators.  Autumn is giving us a lawyer's perspective on the complexities surrounding viral videos, memes, and remix culture and how businesses can begin to think differently before reposting without permission.   Learn the importance of understanding your rights and responsibilities when using viral videos and memes, and if you've ever wondered about the ins and outs of copyright law as a creator and business owner, we've got you covered in today's episode. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about:  How Facebook Groups launched Autumn's business Why we don't see lawsuits over memes and remix culture A simple DM strategy to avoid copyright infringement Showing the original creator some love in the reposts The future of protecting your online content Why certain niches need to be careful in the comments The flexibility of keeping marketing in-house And so much more!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Autumn Witt Boyd brings over 18 years of legal experience to the million dollar coaches and online educators she serves today. Together with her team at The AWB Firm, Autumn works side-by-side with some of the top names in the online industry to protect and grow their courses, memberships, masterminds, digital products, and more. Her firm offers full-service legal support to mission-driven online businesses. Autumn loves helping coaches and online business owners grow their team legally, lock down their brand with trademarks, and protect their content with copyrights. She writes and negotiates airtight contracts in plain English, and problem-solves to resolve disputes without going to court. But most of all Autumn and her team are trusted advisors whom entrepreneurs can rely on for practical advice when they need it. Autumn lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Dave, twin boys Sam and Tyson, and daughter Vivian. Website: https://awbfirm.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awbfirm/   Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/278 

In this episode Kira welcomes Autumn Witt Boyd to the podcast. Autumn is an experienced & relatable lawyer that helps million dollar coaches and online educators reach their big goals. Autumn and her team at the AWB Firm guide businesses on the legal side, offering full legal support. She is passionate about helping creatives to get paid for the art that they create. Autumn & Kira cover all things legal: How to put legitimacy behind your projects Toxic Flexibility - when you go to extremes in order to provide the space that you were never given How to move away from toxic flexibility - creating healthy boundaries for the first time How to find the best attorney through your network Protecting intellectual property from employees and contractors Using NDA's to protect trade Secrets - processes and systems that are unique to youHow to register a trade mark How to be a collaborative leaderJoin us this week as we delve into effective leadership and safeguarding intellectual property. Don't miss out on the expert advice!Take The Archetype Quiz: https://www.the-paradigm.com/quiz Set up a consult with Autumn: https://app.lawmatics.com/forms/share/30bef71e-1f7b-4fd4-a2bd-d2a7deff3203 Autumn's Instagram: @awbfirm https://instagram.com/awbfirm?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Becoming a trusted partner and key advisor for your clients is the superior reputation and relationship to build over time. Today you'll meet a member of the Leadership Lab who has done this! Autumn Witt Boyd is a very warm and whip-smart attorney who built a firm that serves many clients that we would describe as celebrities. But you don't have to be a celebrity online business owner to get the right level of legal support to do things properly. Tune in and you'll also get some straight-up talk about trademarks and intellectual property protection. Autumn will help you better understand if you need it, or if it is all just hype and vanity.   Click here to apply to join the Leadership Lab Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Autumn Witt Boyd: Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook  Legal Roadmap Podcast Get Your 2023 Legal Report

Do you know how to legally protect your membership? In this episode of Art of Online Business, I'm sharing a replay of a fan-favorite episode from November of 2021 where I sat down with Chanteé Hallet and Autumn Witt Boyd to talk about everything you need to know about legally protecting your membership. Autumn Witt Boyd works with influencers to help them protect their members and avoid costly legal mistakes while scaling their businesses.I talk with Autumn and Chanteé Hallett about the legal side of memberships. We talk about most of the legal things that you're probably not thinking about, but really should be thinking about, when it comes to having a membership in your business.Autumn Witt Boyd is the founder of the AWB Firm. Autumn graduated in the top 10% of her class from Vanderbilt University Law School. She spent the first ten years of her career battling over copyrights and business issues in courtrooms across the U.S. Autumn started AWB in 2015 to help entrepreneurs scale and protect their businesses. Chanteé Hallett is an attorney at the AWB Firm. She has a passion for intellectual property matters and helping creatives protect their brands and rights. Chanteé graduated from Charlotte School of Law in North Carolina with her Juris Doctorate.In this episode, you'll learn:Why you need a contract with your membersWhat information and details your contract should includeIf you should trademark your membership or program's nameThe downside of your content's copyright protectionThe pitfalls of enforcing your contract internationallyWhy having different payment tiers can get diceyIf you should have a disclaimer in your contractIf you have to disclose when you're an affiliate for someoneLinks & Resources:The Art of Online Business websiteDM me on InstagramVisit my YouTube channelThe Art of Online Business clips on YouTubeFull episodes of The Art of Online Business Podcast on YouTubeThe Art of Online Business Podcast websiteCheck out my Accelerator coaching program*Disclosure: I only recommend products I use and love and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.Autumn Witt Boyd's Links: Autumn Witt Boyd's Instagram Check out the AWB FirmChanteé Hallett's Links: Connect with Chanteé on LinkedInFull show notes available at www.rickmulready.com/676

Legally protecting yourself and your customers is an essential part of being a creative entrepreneur. No matter what stage of business you are in or how big your company is, you need to make sure you're covered. Business lawyer and legal contracts expert, Autumn Witt Boyd joins Emily to discuss the legal updates you need to know about, what you should review every year to stay protected, and what you should expect to see in the not-so-distant future. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Legally protecting yourself and your customers is an essential part of being a creative entrepreneur. No matter what stage of business you are in or how big your company is, you need to make sure you're covered. Business lawyer and legal contracts expert, Autumn Witt Boyd joins Emily to discuss the legal updates you need to know about, what you should review every year to stay protected, and what you should expect to see in the not-so-distant future. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

As a speaker, there are plenty of legal issues to navigate as you build a rock-solid speaking business. Good news – Autumn Witt Boyd is bringing her expertise and experience to Episode 428 of The Speaker Lab Podcast to help you walk through what you need to know!There are many nuances to preserving and protecting online businesses, intellectual property, opportunities for trademarks, and even creating contracts! Autumn covers all of that in this episode and highlights some of the most overlooked legalities that can often be missed by speakers. In addition to offering her insight and expertise as an intellectual property lawyer, Autumn takes a deep dive into contract writing and how to cover all the specifics, add riders, and navigate extenuating circumstances. As speakers, your work is personal, meaningful, and a reflection of what you're most passionate about. As you build your business, it's essential to know what you need to protect and how to assess the risks and rewards of each legal consideration. This conversation is meant to equip you with the right questions to ask as you move forward in your journey as an entrepreneur! Here's what you'll learn from this episode:The do's and don'ts of building a contractWhy you might ask for “green M&Ms”Why cease and desist letters don't make friends, but could be neededHow to focus on the things that matter and impact your bottom lineWhy some people worry so much about trademarks, and shouldn't!What to consider when it comes to privacyAnd so much more!Episode Resources:Autumn's WebsiteBook a Call with The Speaker LabSubscribe on Apple PodcastsGet Booked & Paid To SpeakGet a FREE Copy of The Successful SpeakerSpeaker Fee CalculatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autumn Witt Boyd is a lawyer who helps million dollar coaches and online business owners build sustainable, profitable companies. She provides sophisticated legal guidance with copyright and trademark protection, contracts, team building, and problem solving. Along with her team at The AWB Firm, she loves helping online educators (courses, memberships, and digital products) grow their dream business with approachable advice and the right legal protections at the right time. The AWB Firm also offers customizable contract templates that are quick and easy to complete, and cost a fraction of working one-on-one with a lawyer.You can find Autumn in Chattanooga, Tennessee hanging out with her three kids and husband, reading a good book, or sipping a glass of champagne after bedtime. MEMORABLE MOMENTS“I typically will say once you hit that couple $100,000 annual revenue, is a great time to find a lawyer and start a relationship. It doesn't mean you need to be spending 10 or $20,000 a year, but it means you are getting to know each other.”“The good news is if your business is small, that means your risk is also probably small.” “My first question is always, well, what does your contract say? And if the answer is we didn't have one, that just makes things much harder to figure out how to bring the two sides together to an agreement.”“There are ways that you can put these in place that don't require, you know, spending 1000's of dollars on a lawyer, which probably doesn't make sense if you're a newer business owner.”“I think most people don't realize that you have to look at the law of the state where they're located and your own state where your business is located.”“If you hire a contractor…they own the rights and whatever they create, which is totally bananas, like you would think it would be the opposite. But because they're contractor, they own the rights. You can change that in a contract. Connect with Autumn:⭐ Connect on Instagram @awbfirm⭐ Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/awbfirm⭐ https://awbfirm.com/  Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shebelievedshecouldcommunity⭐ Check out book recommendations from the show here

Most of us understand the concept of consent when it comes to bodily autonomy and permission. We know what it means to agree to or decline physical interaction. But consent has implications in many areas of our lives and businesses, and it can become confusing to consider how a broader definition of consent impacts the actions we take in relationship to each other. Autumn Witt Boyd joins guest host India Jackson for a discussion of how consent applies to legal agreements and contracts that we make in our businesses and how approaching your agreements through the lens of consent impacts your relationships with your clients for the better. In this discussion: How the cultural conversation about consent has increased and expanded Why getting informed consent for your agreements improves your client relationships Why it's key to get consent and set expectations through values-forward community and group agreements  How to handle an agreement you didn't consent to Where to begin auditing your contracts and agreements for values and consent Connect with Our Autumn Witt Boyd:  Instagram: @awbfirm How to Write Your Own Contract Guide Use code PLAY for 20% Off Templates Ready to dive deeper? Expanding our concepts of consent is part of the journey of an Imperfect Ally®. If you're looking for support and community for your journey, Pause on the Play® The Community has resources, conversations, office hours, live Q&As with Erica and India, live workshops, and recordings.  Members also have evergreen access to the replay of a workshop on consent facilitated by community members Shannon Collins and Stacie Lampkin. Learn more at  pauseontheplay.com/community Resources: Autumn recommends Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You, Rachel Brian

Making connections and networking as a small business owner can have powerful effects including being a key factor in the growth of your business. Nurturing relationships can also be critical when it comes to building a life you love and filling your own cup. But it can be difficult to find the time to prioritize building relationships as a busy entrepreneur. In this episode, Emily chats with Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of The AWB Firm, about her strategies for building and nurturing relationships as a busy business owner for both personal and professional reasons.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Making connections and networking as a small business owner can have powerful effects including being a key factor in the growth of your business. Nurturing relationships can also be critical when it comes to building a life you love and filling your own cup. But it can be difficult to find the time to prioritize building relationships as a busy entrepreneur. In this episode, Emily chats with Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of The AWB Firm, about her strategies for building and nurturing relationships as a busy business owner for both personal and professional reasons.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Legal is intimidating unless you're a lawyer so who better than a lawyer to make it feel simple and straightforward so we can get it covered and get back to our less scary zone of genius?  Autumn Witt Boyd walks you through a reasonable risk-based approach to covering your business butt that will have you sleeping soundly. Key Takeaway Nine times out of ten in the online world, legal demands come from unhappy customers and can be solved with a refund. We talk about How to set your legal foundation Creating a legal plan for your business When it's time to get a lawyer of your own Your terms versus your contract versus their contract and what to use when 5 areas that even advanced businesses need to consider to ensure they are legally covered Autumn's lifestyle boundary for her business The worst cookie-cutter advice Autumn's been given on her lifestyle business Links To read the transcript, grab the resources and explore other episodes go to https://dianemayor.com/173 (dianemayor.com/173)

This episode is part of the special series on Un-Retirement.Autumn Witt Boyd is an award-winning intellectual property lawyer who works with online business owners to protect their brand, content, and business.When it comes to intellectual property and business strategies, Autumn is known as a thought leader in the online business community. She speaks frequently at conferences, seminars, and workshops and appears as a guest on podcasts hosted by other experts and business owners.In this episode from the vault, Autumn gives tip after fabulous tip about the basic things we need to implement and consider when we're starting a new business. Especially for folks retiring from their corporate careers, this episode is an essential primer for any post-retirement business they may want to begin.For all the links and show notes, head on over to http://secondbreaks.com

How can you follow online business laws to save yourself legal trouble as a boss? In this episode, Emily of Being Boss chats with Autumn Witt Boyd, a business lawyer and legal contracts expert. They discuss all things small-online-business legal, and Autumn shares the specific things you need to protect yourself as a business owner in 2022. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

How can you follow online business laws to save yourself legal trouble as a boss? In this episode, Emily of Being Boss chats with Autumn Witt Boyd, a business lawyer and legal contracts expert. They discuss all things small-online-business legal, and Autumn shares the specific things you need to protect yourself as a business owner in 2022. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Autumn Witt Boyd works with influencers to help them avoid costly legal mistakes while scaling their businesses.I talk with Autumn and Chantee Hallett about the legal side of memberships. We talk about most of the legal things that you're probably not thinking about, but really should be thinking about, when it comes to having a membership in your business.Autumn Witt Boyd is the founder of the AWB Firm. Autumn graduated in the top 10% of her class from Vanderbilt University Law School. She spent the first ten years of her career battling over copyrights and business issues in courtrooms across the U.S. Autumn started AWB in 2015 to help entrepreneurs scale and protect their businesses. Chanteé Hallett is an attorney at the AWB Firm. She has a passion for intellectual property matters and helping creatives protect their brands and rights. Chanteé graduated from Charlotte School of Law in North Carolina with her Juris Doctorate.In this episode, you'll learn:Why you need a contract with your membersWhat information and details your contract should includeShould you trademark your membership or program's name?The downside of your content's copyright protectionThe pitfalls of enforcing your contract internationallyWhy having different payment tiers can get diceyShould you have a disclaimer in your contract?Do you have to disclose when you're an affiliate for someone?Links & ResourcesRick's InstagramRick's YouTube channelRickMulready.comThe Accelerator Coaching ProgramMighty NetworksSlackAutumn Witt Boyd's LinksAutumn Witt Boyd's InstagramThe AWB FirmAWB's Prep to Scale ChallengeChanteé Hallett's LinkChantee HallettFull show notes are available here

Autumn Witt Boyd and I have known each other since the beginning of both of our businesses. Autumn has been my go-to for my legal needs and I work with her for their CFO-related concerns. For those of you who don't know, Autumn Witt Boyd is an experienced lawyer. She helps coaches and course creators reach their big goals faster and smarter. Together with her team at the AWB firm, she helps online businesses understand, protect, and enforce their rights with sophisticated business and intellectual property strategies. They offer plug and play and cost-effective legal protection with their customizable contract templates.  But most of all, Autumn is a trusted advisor whom entrepreneurs can rely on for practical, and proactive, advice when they need it.  Autumn also hosts Your Legal Roadmap® podcast, which teaches business owners about the legal issues they may face as they grow a profitable and sustainable business, why they're important, and how others in their shoes have handled them. So, why are we sharing a conversation with Autumn today? You might say, "I've got a free contract template from an internet search I did so-and-so years ago. It works. I'm all good." Or "GDPR doesn't affect how I do business online." OR even, "My business is too small to even need legal protections." I hear you, but that's not exactly a safe, scalable, and sustainable way to run a company. Not saying you will get sued, but there's definitely a risk here. You don't ever want to be in that dire situation before considering getting yourself, your team, your clients, and your business legal coverage. After all, 'Prevention is better than... getting dragged to court over a contract you cobbled together from Google!" Now, I know that for most entrepreneurs, conversations around finance and legalities often top the list of topics to avoid. It feels scary because you're not sure where to start. From a non-lawyer's perspective, there's very little information on the repercussions of not having the proper legal protections in place. And so, I thought that having an actual legal expert like Autumn here on the podcast would help ease some of that confusion. (PS - Autumn doesn't speak in law jargon, so you don't have to worry!) You'll learn a lot, so don't forget to tune in, friend!  You have to think like a lawyer here for a minute and think about where things could go wrong in your business. - Autumn Witt Boyd What you'll learn in this episode: How Autumn Witt Boyd transitioned from working in a traditional law firm to building and running her own firm How hiring your own team helps you build your confidence and understand other potential risks that comes with owning a business Autumn Boyd's process for managing her numbers in her business and how that knowledge empowers her as she scales further How AWB Firm guides entrepreneurs through that discomfort of needing to hire legal experts The importance of contracts & why business owners need it What are the legal needs of entrepreneurs with six-figures, seven-figures, and even eight-figure businesses Autumn Boyd shares her insight on the use of legal templates - who are they for, how it can protect your business, and to what extent Links mentioned in this episode: Legal Road Map® podcast Planning for 2021 financial success with Stephanie Skryzowski (S5E168) How to write your own contract

We're revisiting some of our most popular and helpful podcasts from the last year. For this week, we are replaying episode 69. There is so much about running an online business that you just have to figure out as you go along. One of those things is learning how to protect your business from a legal standpoint. Like with finance and taxes, you can only get so far managing this aspect of your business without having to go and get a new degree. Unless you already have one, I don't think most business owners are rushing out to apply for law school just to write a privacy policy for their website. That's why for today's episode, we're sharing an interview Corey (my business partner) and I did with legal expert Autumn Witt Boyd. Autumn has extensive experience working directly with online businesses (the likes of Amy Porterfield and Melyssa Griffin), which is a rare niche for a lawyer to dive into. In this episode, Autumn and I discuss: The role a lawyer should play in your online business The top legal vulnerabilities you need to be aware of as an online business owner Some of the legal pitfalls Autumn has seen entrepreneurs make Why it's so important that your lawyer understands your business model The first areas of your business to address from a legal perspective And so much more! If you want to learn more about how Autumn's firm supports entrepreneurs with their legal needs, visit her website at https://awbfirm.com/.

Join business besties Jessi Robinson and Autumn Witt Boyd as they talk through a journey of breaking with tradition. Autumn's path as a lawyer shifted when she decided that the typical route was not serving her well. Hear her story in learning to run her business from the ground up.New episode every Monday. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to hear candid interviews with women in leadership across Appalachia and beyond. Visit pursuingfearless.com for show notes, resources, and to sign up for the newsletter. Follow on, Instagram @pursuingfearlesspodcast

You've got that entrepreneurial fire. You have a logo, a social presence, a menu of offerings, maybe even several years' worth of doing business under your brand name. The question is: Do you have legal protections in place to defend all of your hard work from business relationships gone sour or deliverables not met? India talks with Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of The AWB Firm, and Chanteé Hallett, lawyer, and team member at The AWB Firm, to address some of the most common legal considerations associated with doing business as a service provider, a brand, a thought leader. Whether you're a content creator, a coach, a podcaster, a digital designer, or anything in between, this conversation offers robust legal insight for professional endeavors in every stage of existence - and doesn't require a law degree to interpret.  In this discussion: How contracts legitimize and safeguard your business When to use contract templates for simple, thorough protection Trademark considerations every brand needs on their radar Scale your business with advanced legal support The number one recommendation to take for overall business security Read the article: http://www.flauntyourfire.com/theshow Your Actions For This Episode Get the legal support your business needs - no matter what stage your business is in! Visit www.pauseontheplay.com/contracts to shop The AWB Firm's extensive contract templates.   *Use promo code PLAY at checkout to receive 20% off any contract template you purchase. From blog or podcast sponsor agreements to non-disclosure agreements, The AWB Firm has a template that you can tailor to your specific needs. Level up your professionalism and protections with one of their expertly crafted documents.  Advance your goals, articulate your dreams, and align your values with your vision. Join us at Pause On The Play The Community, our virtual hub for entrepreneurs and change makers. *** Get support with YOUR brand visibility. Book a discovery call with The Flaunt Your Fire team: www.flauntyourfire.com Let us know what you think about the conversation! Follow us and leave a review at www.flauntyourfire.com/rate.

Autumn Witt Boyd graduated in the top 10% of her class from Vanderbilt University Law School before ultimately landing as a senior associate at the premier copyright litigation law firm. Autumn eventually left BigLaw behind to start the AWB Firm in 2015 so she could spend her days helping entrepreneurs build, protect, and scale their businesses the right way. Autumn drops some timeless law wisdom on this week's episode!   Key takeaways: How did Autumn get her start as a lawyer? What made Autumn decide to start her own law firm? Autumn really just wanted to start out small and as an independent lawyer, but she hit a ceiling with the amount of work she could do. Autumn really wanted to build a company that was friendly towards women as they were raising children. The corporate lawyer environment is rough and “part-time job” means 40 hours a week. Minimum. Be friends with your competitors! It's actually an excellent network to be tapped into. How does Autumn do a pretty traditional business all online? What can a lawyer do for a business owner? Autumn has some fantastic templates for online business owners that you can use! And! They regularly get updated. Kathy made so many legal mistakes. Ouch! You save money by paying for a bit of legal counsel. Why should you get a trademark? And when should you consider getting a trademark? Don't have a contract? Get yourself a contract! It protects both you and the client. Don't copy someone else's privacy policy or terms and conditions.   Resources: Awbfirm.com Autumn on LinkedIn   Quotes:   “A lot of entrepreneurs don't realize what a big risk employment law is, so we help with that.”   “You will save money, save yourself, and save your business by getting that legal advice upfront.”   “If you buy a template and nothing else, buy a template for your privacy policy. That is actually required by law.”

About This EpisodePromoting yourself is all about getting out of the day-to-day grind and allowing you to focus on higher-level leadership responsibilities. Join Breanne and Jill for a debrief on Autumn Witt Boyd's conversation from the last episode so you can apply the learnings inside your online business. This episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast explores how promoting yourself can result in a sustainable high-touch business model and a high-performance team culture.Key Takeaways[1:48] Debriefing our conversation with Autumn Witt Boyd from the last episode, so you can take some of the specifics that she talked about how she was able to promote herself and help you apply them inside your own business.[5:15] How to avoid a ‘cobbled-together' team: have the right seats on the right vehicle for the vehicle to perform its best role. [8:31] Give your team space to come up with ideas.[11:10] The billion-dollar team exercise and expanding the team with new hires. [13:57] What a strong culture can do for the business and what happens when the values are reflected throughout the culture.[22:01] How your business can now be high-touch.[24:14] The whole point of promoting yourself is to get yourself out of the day-to-day so that you can focus on the higher-level leadership pieces of the business.Read the full transcript of this episode. SponsorsVisionary CEO AcademyMentioned in This Episodevisionaryceoacademy.com/podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/visionaryceoacademyhttps://www.instagram.com/VisionaryCEOAcademyProduction for Visionary CEO Academy Podcast is provided by Podcast Taxi.

When it comes to our sales process, it can feel like we only have two options: automate it or go the high-touch route. But there is a middle ground, and my guest on the podcast today joins me to talk about how her sales process has evolved to become both simple and high-touch. In this episode, lawyer and founder of the AWB Firm, Autumn Witt Boyd, and I talk about how she vets prospective clients and about how she's brought her team into the sales process without losing personalization. She also shares why she's able to convert such a high number of prospective clients on a short 15-minute sales call.  Learn more about the Simplified Services Intensive   Learn more about Ashley: https://www.ashleygartland.com/   Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleygartland/   Learn more about Autumn: awbfirm.com   Connect with Autumn on Instagram: www.instagram.com/autumnwittboyd/  

About This EpisodeLast year, Autumn Witt Boyd's law firm experienced rapid growth. She needed to figure out how not to be involved in everything as the firm's founder and lead attorney because she was doing 19 people's job descriptions. Autumn shares how she is successfully managing the rapid growth while scaling a high-performing team and developing a thriving team culture – all while removing herself from the day-to-day weeds of the business – on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Key Takeaways[0:47] Meet Breanne and Jill's third case study of the season, Autumn Witt Boyd. She is an attorney whose law firm works exclusively with online businesses and has been working on narrowing down her focus and developing a core offer.[1:28] What Autumn's job was like before she started working with Breanne and Jill. She describes herself as having 19 jobs as the founder and lead attorney at her firm, managing everyone and not giving her team proper ownership. Autumn was experiencing rapid business growth and needed to figure out how to not be in the middle of everything.[5:02] Where Autumn was seeing things slip through the cracks because there were no checks and balances.[6:23] Niching down Autumn's market segment and front-end core offer. [10:09] Focusing the core offer brought an influx of business. Autumn needed to expand the team and nurture a thriving culture.[11:50] How Autumn was able to step back from being the air traffic controller in her business – stepping back and letting other team members fill the roles she did not need to be filling.[14:47] Autumn's new simplified review process has reduced her client workload by 80%! Go team! Autumn now has time for more high-level strategic planning and execution.[19:25] Building culture and how Autumn empowers her team members.[24:08] Being able to see Autumn's values reflected in her business and her team member's lives.[29:17] Join us next episode as we debrief this very interesting conversation with Autumn!Read the full transcript of this episode. SponsorsVisionary CEO AcademyMentioned in This Episodehttps://awbfirm.comvisionaryceoacademy.com/podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/visionaryceoacademyhttps://www.instagram.com/VisionaryCEOAcademy Production for Visionary CEO Academy Podcast is provided by Podcast Taxi.

Brooke Behar is a Business Manager for Autumn Witt Boyd, a law firm that provides solutions for all stages of online businesses. Brooke shares a little bit about her online journey and how she got into this line of work. She also discusses how to create boundaries when you’re working at home. The law firm is the perfect place for someone who needs a quick checklist on what legal things are pending in the business. Find out more on this week’s episode!   Key takeaways: A little bit about Brooke and how she got started as a business manager. Brooke shares a little bit about what it was like living overseas for some time. Brooke realized she didn’t need as much stuff and was able to use fewer “things.” What does Brooke miss about Hungary? When Brooke came back to the States, it was a bit of a culture shock on how “easy” everything was here! Brooke needed some more stipulation when she came back to the U.S.! Brooke loves working with her hands and taught herself to reupholster furniture. What’s the difference between full-time work and contracting work? There are just too many distractions at the office! How did Brooke create boundaries between work life and home life? Vacations are so important. That’s why it’s important to track what you’re doing so that you can hand it off to your teammate. It’s hard to not check work stuff while on vacation. What services does Autumn Witt Boyd offer?   Resources: Awbfirm.com   Quotes:   “Sometimes I come into the office and I get half as much done because of distractions.”   “Statistics show that people who work as VA or work from home, they get 3X more done than at the office.”   “Autumn offers a sit-down hour-long strategy session and you just look at your business, and she asks if you have the right legal things in place.”

 Our go-to boss lawyer, Autumn Witt Boyd, rejoins the podcast today to talk about growing your business. She goes into detail about all of the methods and tactics that she used herself to expand her own business over the past 6 years. Get full show notes for this episode here---Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Our go-to boss lawyer, Autumn Witt Boyd, rejoins the podcast today to talk about growing your business. She goes into detail about all of the methods and tactics that she used herself to expand her own business over the past 6 years. Get full show notes for this episode here---Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

4 Successful CEOs share their top tip for 2021 in this 10 part series. Hear from Kelsey Chapman, Autumn Witt Boyd, Beck Power, and Amanda Muhammad in the third episode of the series. Link To read the transcript, grab the guests resources or to download the tips as a PDF head to dianemayor.com/27

Today, I'm talking with my friend Autumn Witt Boyd, the founder of The AWB Firm, which specializes in helping online business owners protect what they've built. Autumn and I talk about why she started tinkering with her sales process in the first place, the speed bumps she experienced along the way, why her sales process ended up too automated, and how she's taken a more human approach and actually gotten much better results. The post EP 296: Putting The Humanity Back In Sales With Lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd appeared first on What Works.

When it comes to doing business online, a lot of people think that extroverts like me have an easier time - people assume that extroverts are good at sales and feel super comfortable pitching themselves, so they must breeze through networking, business building, and everything else. This isn’t my experience and I think that much of online business is actually geared toward introverts. If you’re an introvert and prefer connecting with people through your content, online business can be a dream come true. I wanted to spend an episode busting myths about what it’s like to be an extrovert with an online business and sharing some tips for surviving in what can be an isolating world for us. First we’ll clear up what extroversion and introversion are and talk about what each of these people needs to feel energized. Then you’ll hear thoughts and survival tips from some of my fellow extroverts in business: Carrie Hawson, Autumn Witt-Boyd, and Mel Richards. You can find complete show notes and resources for this episode at scalingdeep.com/extroverts-vs-introverts-in-business.

Starting and growing a successful company takes more than a good idea. There are tons of free online resources to help you with sales, marketing, and management, but what about the legal side of your business? How do you create a legal framework today that puts you in a great place to succeed today and years down the road? Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of the AWB Firm, joins the Build Your Queue podcast to teach us. We discuss what to do when you're starting out, when you need to re-evaluate your legal work, and common mistakes too many entrepreneurs make. You'll walk away from this episode knowing whether you have protectable intellectual property (IP), the right contract details in place, and what your next steps need to be. You'll also learn a thing or two about entrepreneurship in general, and how to improve as a business leader. 

When I sat down to have my chat with today’s guest, I thought it was going to be a straightforward, slightly dry conversation about trademarks for online businesses. I’m happy to say that guess was totally off, because my conversation with Autumn Witt Boyd ended up being so much fun while staying super informative, too. Autumn Witt Boyd is an award-winning intellectual property lawyer and the founder of her independent AWB Firm. Autumn and her team work with business owners to help them protect everything they’ve built, including online courses and other IP. Autumn and I talk about when it makes sense to go through the trademarking process, how long it typically takes, and why it’s so important to get your legal ducks in row in the early stages of your business. Autumn and I also discuss how she’s scaled her own business by investing in relationships, offering contract templates, and networking with some amazing entrepreneurs. You can find complete show notes and resources for this episode at scalingdeep.com/trademark-your-business-Autumn-Witt-Boyd.

Emily is taking this special episode to recap the wisdom that was dropped during the virtual Being Boss Conference back in April. You’ll hear from Tara McMullin on why you should still promote your business in uncertain times, Autumn Witt Boyd on a very creative marketing idea, Vivian Kaye on the importance of displaying your passion in your business, and so many more.Get full show notes for this episode here---Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclubFollow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub

In today's Episode Autumn talks us through a few basic legal practices to have in place when it comes to starting and scaling your business. We also talk about the fear surrounding legalese and how to walk into the conversation with confidence. You can find Autumn's work and resources here: www.awbfirm.com To join theForge, subscribe here: www.theforge.community/membership --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbestuck/support

Do you ever wonder when the day will come that the po-po shows up at your door because you did something wrong with your business? Now y'all know I'm a proud law school dropout who still loves watching old episodes of Judge Judy. I’m ALLLLLL about the people's court. *Can I get a witness!*Law will always be in my blood so that’s why I’m excited to jump into this conversation with Autumn Witt Boyd about how to set up your business legally. In this episode, you’re going to hear all about: Trademarking NegotiatingAcquiring domain names Handling contracts The side hustle clause Creating a clear terms and conditionsHiring a lawyer Raise your right hand and repeat after me: I *state your name* am SOOOOO ready to start protecting my business and planning for my future so J* doesn’t have to come and post my bail. Remember you are under oath… so click play to get this courtroom party started! For those of you who enjoyed this episode I would love for you to show some love by writing a review for the Jasmine Star Show so I can continue helping you and your fellow business owners out!

Today I talk with Autumn Witt Boyd, Founder and Attorney at The AWB Firm in Tennessee. Autumn is the host of The Legal Roadmap Podcast and we chat about how podcasting has been such a tremendous motivation in building a targeted client list to grow her business.  We also discuss:  - How Autumn lucked into her first client and took that opportunity to grow her list organically - The importance of having a contract in place upfront with your clients - Protecting your content - Copyright versus Trademark  - How and where to start integrating contracts into your business https://awbfirm.com/ Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  Free Mini-Course! How to Write an Engaging Email Sequence:  http://onlinesuccesscollaborative.com/welcomeseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/success_collab/ Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2I2yUVg 

Episode #118. Have legal questions about changes in your business? From pivoting to a new business model to getting financial aid, I have seen a lot of legal questions popping up. Here to help us out is award-winning intellectual property attorney, Autumn Witt Boyd! If changes in your business and the economy have you wondering […] The post Your Legal Qs… Answered! What You Need to Pivot, Unemployment for Self-Employed, Trademarks, and the PPP with Autumn Witt Boyd appeared first on Jaclyn Mellone || Go-To Gal Podcast.

We all need to hear a success story sometimes to feel inspired, and this story might just be the one for you. Hustle & Flow guest, Autumn Witt Boyd, started out in a traditional lawyer path, but once she started a family, she decided it was time to explore a different career path. After taking a deep-dive into her career and what brought her the most happiness, Autumn decided to start her own law firm designed specifically for online businesses. Listen as Autumn shares her path to success and the many road bumps she navigated along the way. Things we’re covering in this episode: - How to hit goals to earn high-end clients - Making decisions related to the creative side of business - Diversification of the work that Autumn provides to her clients - Running a successful business and raising children - Managing a virtual team - Interested in contacting Autumn? You can get more information on her law firm’s website: www.awbfirm.com . Listen to her podcast, Legal Road Map. Get It Done Membership If you enjoyed the free week-long Get it Done Challenge, you’re going to love our new membership challenge. The membership challenge began on April 12th and you have the option to join for a quarter, year or bundle price. This quarter’s challenge is only open through April 15th so be sure to join now! Go to www.getitdonechallenge.com to learn more and sign up. Links Mentioned: https://awbfirm.com/ https://awbfirm.com/blogs/news https://www.facebook.com/AutumnWittBoyd/ https://www.instagram.com/autumnwittboyd/ The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte https://www.chalenejohnson.com/ https://www.amyporterfield.com/ 

What impact with the global coronavirus pandemic have on small business owners? Some are already feeling the crunch. Others are planning for the long-term fallout. Tara McMullin talks with financial behaviorist Jacquette Timmons, event organizer Lauren Caselli, and lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd about how they're experiencing the impact of COVID-19. The post SPECIAL: COVID-19 And The Impact On Small Business Owners appeared first on What Works.

We interview Autumn Witt Boyd, a legal expert with extensive experience working directly with online businesses, to talk about how to protect your business from a legal standpoint.

We interview Autumn Witt Boyd, a legal expert with extensive experience working directly with online businesses, to talk about how to protect your business from a legal standpoint.

"A lot of people think, 'Oh, I'm not selling anything yet, I don't need to worry about any of this stuff.' But you do." — Autumn Witt Boyd

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Autumn Witt Boyd of the Legal Roadmap® Podcast where she teaches business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water. I’m so excited to have Autumn on the show today because ever since I heard her on the Being Boss Podcast back in 2016, I’ve been listening to her show and recommending it to my community because I think it’s so important to be knowledgeable and empowered when it comes to the legal and financial aspects of our businesses. So if you’ve ever worried that you don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to the legal aspects of your business, you’re not gonna wanna miss this episode! Today we’re talking about: How Autumn transitioned from a traditional law firm to starting a virtual law firm specializing in copywriting, trademarks and contracts How Autumns husband helped push her to start her own business Some challenges Autumn faced when she first started out Why Autumn started a podcast to help market her services Why it’s so important to have a contract in place with your clients Some key items to include in your contract The three searches you should be doing when you pick your business name Strategies and tactics Autumn has used to grow her business The importance of relationship building How Autumn started to leverage digital products in her business Resources for doing it yourself. Autumn’s advice for someone who is struggling to move forward in their side hustle The one belief Autumn had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Autumn: “If you are a service provider who works 1:1 especially at a higher level or on bigger projects, don’t forget that it really is a people business and that is what will bring better clients to you” “The more you can talk to people the more you will learn what people actually need to know, what questions they are asking, what they need help with” Resources Mentioned in this episode: Write Your Own Contract: 5 Terms Your Contract Should Include Autumn’s Contract Templates for Freelancers + Online Business Owners* The Legal Roadmap® Podcast Legal Advice for Creatives on the Being Boss Podcast Legal Protection for Your Online Business Business - Build Your Tribe with Chalene Johnson Podcast Like a Boss United States Patent and Trademark Office Name Checkr Mastermind Dinners* Book More About Autumn: Autumn is an award-winning intellectual property lawyer and AWB Firm founder who helps ambitious business owners like you. Autumn is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and focuses her practice primarily in intellectual property and business matters for entrepreneurs. Autumn helps online influencers including Amy Porterfield, Chalene Johnson's131 Method, Corinne Crabtree of the Losing 100 Lbs podcast, and many more, protect their brands and avoid costly legal mistakes while scaling their businesses. When it comes to intellectual property and business strategies, Autumn is known as a thought leader in the online business community, frequently speaking at conferences, seminars, workshops, and appearing as a guest on podcasts hosted by other experts and business owners. Autumn has been named a “Best Lawyer” in the area of Litigation-Intellectual Property, and a “Super Lawyer” for in the category of Top-Rated Intellectual Property Lawyer, Rising Star, by her peers.

Today I’m talking with lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd all about creating contracts that protect you and your clients. Autumn and I had worked together on a contract for my own business and so I was excited to bring her on to talk about her process and some tips for creating contracts that protect you and your business while still making sure that your clients get the best deal possible. The goal of your contract is that you can both be confident that you would be protected if something were to happen and how that makes it so much easier to work while knowing you have a contract to back you up. Autumn Witt Boyd is an experienced lawyer who helps high-achieving and ambitious business owners reach their big goals, faster and smarter. Autumn guides creative entrepreneurs with big dreams as they grow from one-person-shows to bigger deals and collaborations. She has special expertise in copyright and trademark issues. Autumn also hosts the Legal Road Map podcast, which teaches business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water. She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Dave, twin boys Sam and Tyson, and daughter Vivian. Topics Discussed: Why a contract is the most important legal protection for your business Why your contract should protect both you and your client Your first contract should be a client agreement How you can create a basic contract yourself starting out and why you should The most important things to have in your contract with a client Why your contracts should be strict upfront to allow you room to make decisions based on circumstances in the future What to do if someone wants you to sign their contract How to create a contract that protects you and your client Use your previous experience to create a contract that serves your business based on the issues you’ve had in the past How to communicate the benefits of a contract to your clients Why a contract gives you freedom to do your best work Other contracts you may need in your business The steps to take if you need to enforce a contract Resources Discussed: Being Boss Podcast Contract Templates Tara Gentile The Magicians Being Boss Clubhouse Connect with Autumn: Website Facebook Facebook Live Videos Legal Road Map Podcast

Really! You must get prepared for your divorce before you get married in business. As Business Owners we must look ahead and mitigate risks and take advantage of opportunities. The Legal aspects of our businesses has never been more important than it is today. Join Autumn Witt Boyd and me in a great discussion about small business and how we should prepare.  Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Entities 2. Levels of Taxation 3. CPA's, Attorneys and other experts.  4. S Corps 5. The contracts you must have in place.  6. Employees vs. Independent Contractors. 7. Co-Founders and Partners. among many other things.    Contact Autumn For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Legal stuff can just sound scary. Especially if you’re new to this entrepreneurial world and are just figuring out how to invoice your clients, let alone have them sign a contract that protects you both. But you’d be surprised how many well-seasoned business owners have yet to put legal in place behind the scenes, as well. So today, we’re tackling the mindset behind being proactive about "getting legit" to put protections in place BEFORE you need them. We let go of the fear around working with a lawyer, confusion about how to even get started, and overwhelm associated with all the legal things you COULD be doing so you can figure out what you really need. Plus, we chat about how getting legally legit will protect the business you’ve worked so hard on, strengthen your client relationships, boost your credibility, and solidify your business on the whole!-Check out the show notes here!-Legal is just one of many things you could put in place as you grow your business. But if you’re like many of the creatives and entrepreneurs I work with, you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by all the things you COULD be doing, without feeling like any ONE thing is really getting you the results you want. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and are looking for strategic mindset coaching so you can find the clarity and focus you need to get out of your own way and to see more of the results you actually want, grab a time for my free Stressed to Success coaching call. During this 30-minute mindset and strategy session, I’ll help you uncover the mindset shift that will make the biggest difference for you, so you can start taking the RIGHT actions, consistently, and start saying “no” to the things that aren’t bringing in results. Head over to amandadennelly.com/freecall to grab one of the three spots I open up each week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk about legal marketing, the entrepreneurial spirit, and then we visit master marketer and IP law goddess, Autumn Witt Boyd, to discuss how content marketing has transformed her practice. NEWS - http://bit.ly/2BrgYAN  GUEST - http://bit.ly/AutumnBoyd  © 2019 Consultwebs

This week I sat down with lawyer and entrepreneur, Autumn Witt Boyd to discuss how to start and scale a business. Autumn is an experienced lawyer who helps ambitious and creative business owners reach their big goals. Together with her team at The AWB Firm, Autumn guides online and e-commerce businesses as they grow. She has special expertise in copyright and trademark issues, and her firm offers full-service legal support to creative businesses. Autumn also hosts the Legal Road Map® podcast, which teaches business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water. She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Dave, twin boys Sam and Tyson, and daughter Vivian. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: The importance of understanding your purpose when building a business The reality of the first few years of entrepreneurship Ways to still have an income when launching your business How your network can be your best tool when starting a business Different ways to market your business before you launch How to leverage an assistant in your business When is a good time to bring on an assistant Determining when to have part time vs. full time staff Dealing with the pressures of having a full time employee What to do to remove some of the financial pressure when bringing on a new employee Bringing on an assistant or employee needs to have a WHY behind it Knowing when it’s time to get office space (or upgrade your office space) Other options to look into if you can’t find affordable office space for your business Dealing with increased overhead through the use of office space How to keep the vision of your business moving forward The best reason to evaluate where YOU are lacking when hiring an employee When you’re business takes off, how to control the growth LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Kendrick Shope Sale School Being Boss Tara Gentile (Tara McMullin) Heather Hubbard Coaching The Legal Roadmap Podcast GET SOCIAL WITH AUTUMN AND LET HER KNOW YOU HEARD ABOUT HER HERE Autumn's Website Autumn’s e-mail Facebook  

Lindsay and Autumn discuss on what level entrepreneurs should be concerned about certain things such as trademark and ways to protect themselves legally.   Join Autumn, Lindsay, and all your favorite guests in the AMB Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMBcommunity/ About Autumn:  Autumn is an experienced intellectual property lawyer who helps high-achieving, ambitious entrepreneurs. She is a thought leader in the online business community, speaking frequently at conferences, seminars, and workshops about intellectual property, negotiation tactics, and business strategies. https://awbfirm.com https://www.facebook.com/AutumnWittBoyd https://twitter.com/AutumnWittBoyd https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnwittboyd

Lindsay and Autumn discuss on what level entrepreneurs should be concerned about certain things such as trademark and ways to protect themselves legally.   Join Autumn, Lindsay, and all your favorite guests in the AMB Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMBcommunity/ About Autumn:  Autumn is an experienced intellectual property lawyer who helps high-achieving, ambitious entrepreneurs. She is a thought leader in the online business community, speaking frequently at conferences, seminars, and workshops about intellectual property, negotiation tactics, and business strategies. https://awbfirm.com https://www.facebook.com/AutumnWittBoyd https://twitter.com/AutumnWittBoyd https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnwittboyd

Kelly Hoey, brings us another superstar guest. Autumn Witt Boyd shares her entrepreneurial journey with us on the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff and guest host, J Kelly Hoey. Our show is distributed by www.c-suiteradio.comLawyer Autumn Witt Boyd works with creative entrepreneurs with big dreams. Her clients are owners of online and innovative businesses who are already successful, and looking to take their business to the next level. Autumn helps her clients grow, scale, and protect their brand, with copyrights and trademarks. But, what she and her team really love is digging into high level strategy, helping business owners turn all of their crazy ideas into reality. Autumn hosts the Legal Road Map™ podcast, which teaches business owners how to protect their rights with contracts, copyrights, and trademarks, and stay out of legal hot water. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with three crazy kids, two dogs, and a husband who's also an entrepreneur. Learn more about Autumn here: Website: https://awbfirm.com/Legal Road Map™ podcast: https://awbfirm.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnwittboyd/Twitter: @AutumnWittBoydTo learn more about J Kelly Hoey, go to www.jkellyhoey.co. To learn more about Marty Wolff, go to www.martywolffbusinesssolutions.com and www.contractorsuccession.com.Thanks for listening. You can get all our shows and many other great shows at www.c-suiteradio.com and www.c-suitetv.com. Call or text me at 570 815 1626 with your comments and questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don’t know where to start getting your creative business legally legit? Hosted by lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd, the Legal Road Map® podcast gives creative entrepreneurs the answers to your copyright, trademark, and business legal questions. Learn how to protect your rights and stay out of legal hot water, so you can confidently build your dream business. Whether you’re just starting out and haven’t done any legal work on your business, or are going through a transition or growth spurt and want to make sure you’re covered, the Legal Road Map® podcast is a great tool to make sure you haven’t missed any key legal protections for your business. Who is this podcast for? Creative business owners with big dreams at any point in your entrepreneurial journey. Who is Autumn? Autumn Witt Boyd has been a copyright, trademark, and business lawyer for more than 12 years and opened her own law office two years ago to work with creative business owners. Most of her clients are online business owners. More information and bio can be found at https://awbfirm.com/about . What will this podcast teach you? You'll learn how to protect your rights and stay out of legal hot water, so you can confidently build your dream business. Each episode will give you a high-level look at the legal protections you may need for your business, that you can either put in place yourself or hire your own lawyer to help with. For example: What contracts should you have? What the heck is a website privacy policy or terms and conditions? What should you protect with a copyright or trademark? Do you need an LLC or should you stay a sole proprietor? What should you do if a copycat steals your photos or content? What’s the right way to respond to a cease and desist letter? When is using someone else’s stuff fair use under the law? How should you hire employees or independent contractors? Season One - 12 episodes: Episode 1 - How legal can protect your business and make you more money Episode 2 - All about contracts, the most important legal protection for creative and online businesses Episode 3 - Every business with a website needs these documents in place Episode 4 - Do I need an LLC or corporation for my business? Plus licenses, insurance, EIN, and taxes Episode 5 - Intellectual Property for your business, copyrights, trademarks, patents and more Episode 6 - Trademark 101, choose a good business or product name and registration explained Episode 7 - Copyright 101, who owns what, plus the huge benefits of registering early Episode 8 - Copyright and Trademark 201, using other people's photos, videos, music and more, legally Episode 9 - Help! I just got a cease and desist letter, what do I do? Episode 10 - Make more money for your business by licensing your content and brand Episode 11 - Dealing with copycats who rip off your content and brand Episode 12 - Hiring contractors and employees the right way, with Ashley Cox of sproutHR Sign up below to get a free 10 Step Checklist to get your business legally legit (plus be the first to know when new episodes are live). This podcast is information not legal advice specific to your situation

So what the heck are intellectual property rights? You know those brilliant new ideas you dream up? Those are incredibly valuable and they need to be protected. Autumn Witt Boyd, the creator of the podcast The Legal Road Map, returns to BYT for the second time to help those of us who are building online businesses to protect our online empires. Learn what your common law trademark rights are, calculate your risk tolerance, evaluate the marketplace, and more!   This Show is brought to you by: www.marketingimpactacademy.com Make a difference & make money doing it… Without it ever feeling like work.   Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast   Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #BuildYourTribe so I know you’re a homie! XOXO Chalene   Connect with me on your fav social platform. At the moment, mine is SnapChat: ChaleneOfficial http://www.Facebook.com/Chalene   http://www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson http://www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Want to know what the Marketing Matrix is and how it can help you plan and prepare for your year? Today I’m going to walk you through it and give you and all the options that are available to you. In this episode, you’ll hear how planning your marketing the right way will help you be realistic about the time and effort you can dedicate to these activities.   Things you will learn in this episode:    Why attorneys tend to have a scattered approach to business development    Who is your preferred client - and how to market to them    Why you should be paying attention to what your potential clients are doing on social media     Tips for having your web presence work for you     What content platforms and strategies should be implemented into your marketing plan    How you can use speaking engagements to connect with others and grow your business     Ways to write from a marketing perspective and the in’s and out’s of email marketing     My thoughts on spending money on SEO     And much more!      LINKS:  http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/The-Rich-Is-in-the-Niche/ (#7)  http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/legal-sales-funnels/ (#20)  http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/public-relations-and-press-success-with-guest-jennifer-berson/ (#36)  http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/how-to-sell-without-being-salesy/ (#69)  https://awbfirm.com/podcast/  *Legal Road Map with Autumn Witt Boyd   Podcast Directory  http://www.legalmasterminds.com/   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/75  

As your business grows, so will your team. While many business owners might overlook the importance of hiring the right people and nurturing a team, we, leaders, know how important our team members are to our success as a whole. So how do you start building a team that works well together and provides the support you need to continue to grow? When you have a growing team, what can you do to make sure you’re providing the support your employees need to continually expand? In this episode, I’m joined by intellectual property attorney and fellow podcaster Autumn Witt Boyd who takes us into her law firm and breaks down how she’s been growing her team. What We Discuss in This Episode: The moment Autumn decided to start expanding her law firm and why she started with a Virtual Assistant (VA) How Autumn decided to take on another team member follower her VA How to decide where in your business you need the most help The fears that come along with hiring someone, mainly, financial fears! What about maintaining the same level of service? Is it concern when you’re hiring someone? Why you shouldn’t try to find someone who is a duplicate of you. Search for someone better at whatever they’re hired to do How much control over an employee’s work schedule should you have? Is there value in using a placement service to help you find help? Are team meetings necessary? Are they effective? The value in going through a vision board exercise with your team at team retreats Do you think about how you can support your team members in their own personal and professional goals, even if those goals lead them away from working for you? Resources Mentioned: Dina Eisenberg's episode on delegating and outsourcing  MomSource Network Manager Tools Podcast DISC personality test Heather Hubbard  www.awbfirm.com info@awbfirm.com Legal Road Map Podcast Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this show with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. Please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you can get each new episode delivered directly to you when it’s ready. You can find the show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and TuneIn. Leaders sure do love company so be sure to get social with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nic_abboud/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicoleabboud Or email me at nicole[at]nicoleabboud[dot]com 

Joining us on the podcast is the legal powerhouse, Autumn Witt Boyd. Autumn is a lawyer who specializes in helping entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property. She provides legal guidance with copyright and trademark protection, contract negotiation, and problem solving. Along with her team at The Law Office of Autumn Witt Boyd PLLC, she loves helping entrepreneurs grow their dream business through smart collaborations and deals. Autumn is the mother of three small children, lives with her family in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and hosts the Legal Road Map® podcast. Her law firm’s mission is to provide “innovative legal services with integrity and joy, so that ambitious entrepreneurs can grow profitable businesses and create the life of their dreams.” In this episode, Autumn shares her entrepreneurial journey, as well as some tactical insights into trademarks, privacy policies, contracts, and website terms and conditions. Other Mentions: Autumn’s Website, Autumn’s GDPR Checklist Joy: vacationHustle: Asana, Harvest

Today on the show we welcome Autumn Witt Boyd. Autumn is an experienced lawyer who helps ambitious and creative business owners, such as yourself, reach your big scary goals. She has the law office of Autumn Witt Boyd where she guides online and e-commerce businesses as they grow. She has special expertise in copyright and trademark issues and her firm offers full legal support to creative businesses. Autumn is also the host of The Legal Road Map podcast which teaches business owners to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water! A lot of entrepreneurs and business owners tend to shy away from legal conversations, particularly when it comes to copyrights, as these situations can get complicated, awkward and are often just downright confusing! But they shouldn’t have to be and this is why we’ve brought Autumn on to simplify our lives and ensure that we’re all on the right track and protecting our booty’s! In this episode, you’ll hear more about the biggest legal mistakes that creative and online business owners are making and get some special insights related to copyright, trademarks and dealing with copycats. To top it all off, you’ll get to hear Emylee go off on a tangent about people stealing our sh*t! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.

Meet Autumn Witt Boyd, an attorney who specializes in helping ambitious entrepreneurs reach their big goals faster and smarter — guiding them as they go. Autumn loves helping creatives put together collaborations and partnerships, grow their brand with trademarks, and protect their content with copyrights. Autumn is also the host of the Legal Road Map podcast, which teaches business owners about legal issues they may face as they grow profitable companies.   On today’s episode we’re talking about the difference between copyright and trademarks, the process for protecting your work and how to handle copycats. Autumn does a fantastic job of breaking this complex topic into bite size pieces and provide tangible steps that you can take in your business now.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: The most common mistake Autumn sees product-based businesses making The difference between copyright and trademarks and where to start when working to protect your work Copyrighting multiple pieces as a collection-- when you can do it and when you cannot The importance of copyrighting your work earlier rather than later Autumn’s opinion on when to pursue legal action The steps a product-based business owner can take when they find a copycat online that is worth putting the time, energy, and effort into shutting down What information a cease and desist letter contains and whether you need a lawyer to send one How to ensure that you’re not inadvertently influenced by things like social media or other people's work Utilizing song lyrics or quotes in your work and the potential consequences you can face The process of protecting and fighting for you trademark Legal document templates that would be helpful to product-based business owners When to start looking for an attorney and how to find one Autumn’s firm and the companies that she works with The five minute IP audit worksheet that Autumn has put together for businesses Her podcast, The Legal Road Map Podcast KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “Under US law, you cannot file a lawsuit for copyright infringement without having a copyright registration.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “Think of copyrights as protecting creative works.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “If you're registering something, you're really kind of buying the right to stop other people from using your stuff.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “You just have to make a judgment call of how much time and energy it's worth, and money, because lawyers are not inexpensive. And it also takes a lot of your energy and time to gather all the evidence and do all the work to try and shut them down.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “Make sure that you either take screenshots or save whatever evidence you can find that they're infringing your stuff, because once you get in contact with them, often it will disappear.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “You don't poke the bear when you're trying to get the bear to do something nice for you.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “I always say stay in your own lane, make up your own stuff. You're going to be safest that way.” - Autumn Witt Boyd “I do like to recommend that people work with an attorney who has some experience, either with a specific issue that you're having or with your particular industry.” - Autumn Witt Boyd LINKSWebsite: http://awbfirm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutumnWittBoyd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnwboyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutumnWittBoyd IP Audit Worksheet: http://awbfirm.com/free-legal-guides/   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY:   Do you want to scale your business and add new revenue streams?  Are you ready to get a handle on your cash flow and tuck money away for retirement?     Maybe you are interested in increasing your visibility and fine-tuning your marketing outreach?  Perhaps you have a team that you want to nurture or need help building your team?   Our newest on demand program, Paper Camp+ can help you with all of these things and more.  The program includes 5 keynote presentations and 2 panels from a wide range of business experts.  You can watch what you need, when you need it most and revisit the videos as often as you’d like.     This course was built for anyone running a product based business, and extends way beyond the paper industry.  Enroll at www.tradeshowcamp.com/pcplus! ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Emily & Kathleen are guests on previous Being Boss Podcast guest, Autumn Witt Boyd's podcast, the Legal Road Map Podcast. We're talking about how this conversation applies to our journey with the Being Boss book as well as going after other opportunities as a creative entrepreneur. This minisode is sponsored by Twenty20. Get full show notes for this minisode here Listen to Emily & Kathleen's episode on The Legal Roadmap Podcast here --- Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub

Managing the finances in a business where the income varies month to month can be tricky. When your family depends on this income to live, we can both agree that it is very important to make sure we manage it in the best way possible.  Having a dual entrepreneur household can get even trickier. Autumn Witt Boyd shares exactly how this has evolved for her and her husband over the years.  What you'll learn about in today's episode: What resulted for her from seeing her mom on edge when it came to money growing up The exact stepping stones they went through in managing money with a dual entrepreneur household One key item they had in their favor to help them transition For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/117 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community   Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754  By you doing that will help us reach more women like you. It's easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/

Managing the finances in a business where the income varies month to month can be tricky. When your family depends on this income to live, we can both agree that it is very important to make sure we manage it in the best way possible.    Having a dual entrepreneur household can get even trickier. Autumn Witt Boyd shares exactly how this has evolved for her and her husband over the years.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: What resulted for her from seeing her mom on edge when it came to money growing up The exact stepping stones they went through in managing money with a dual entrepreneur household One key item they had in their favor to help them transition For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/117   Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community     Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754    By you doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how:  http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/ 

Managing the finances in a business where the income varies month to month can be tricky. When your family depends on this income to live, we can both agree that it is very important to make sure we manage it in the best way possible.    Having a dual entrepreneur household can get even trickier. Autumn Witt Boyd shares exactly how this has evolved for her and her husband over the years.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: What resulted for her from seeing her mom on edge when it came to money growing up The exact stepping stones they went through in managing money with a dual entrepreneur household One key item they had in their favor to help them transition For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/117   Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community     Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754    By you doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how:  http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/ 

Today I’m talking with lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd all about creating contracts that protect you and your clients. Autumn and I had worked together on a contract for my own business and so I was excited to bring her on to talk about her process and some tips for creating contracts that protect you and your business while still making sure that your clients get the best deal possible. The goal of your contract is that you can both be confident that you would be protected if something were to happen and how that makes it so much easier to work while knowing you have a contract to back you up. Autumn Witt Boyd is an experienced lawyer who helps high-achieving and ambitious business owners reach their big goals, faster and smarter. Autumn guides creative entrepreneurs with big dreams as they grow from one-person-shows to bigger deals and collaborations. She has special expertise in copyright and trademark issues. Autumn also hosts the Legal Road Map podcast, which teaches business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water. She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Dave, twin boys Sam and Tyson, and daughter Vivian. Topics Discussed: Why a contract is the most important legal protection for your business Why your contract should protect both you and your client Your first contract should be a client agreement How you can create a basic contract yourself starting out and why you should The most important things to have in your contract with a client Why your contracts should be strict upfront to allow you room to make decisions based on circumstances in the future What to do if someone wants you to sign their contract How to create a contract that protects you and your client Use your previous experience to create a contract that serves your business based on the issues you’ve had in the past How to communicate the benefits of a contract to your clients Why a contract gives you freedom to do your best work Other contracts you may need in your business The steps to take if you need to enforce a contract Resources Discussed: Being Boss Podcast Contract Templates Tara Gentile The Magicians Being Boss Clubhouse Connect with Autumn: Website Facebook Facebook Live Videos Legal Road Map Podcast

Today we have Autumn Witt Boyd on the show. Autumn is an attorney who started her own practice. Her passions in Trademark and Intellectual Property inspired her to go to work for herself when she didn’t see that particular role at other firms. Like so many of us, she decided to work for herself to help other entrepreneurs! Not only is Autumn a legal wizard but she also does business consulting and advising. She’s also here to share advice and potential pitfalls as a business owner. She works specifically with creative entrepreneurs— listen to our conversation to hear about her why and to get some interesting and helpful insight for your business! Topics we cover: — The Why Behind Autumn’s Business And What She Offers Her Creative Entrepreneur Clients — The Differences Between Being a Soul Proprietor and an LLC — What To Consider When Expanding Your Team And Doing It the Right Way — There Are Serious Fines and Penalties If Your Classifying Your Employees the Wrong Way — Finding Guiding Values And Resources For Finding Desired Feelings — Growing With Your Clients Using Core Values And Choosing Your Clients — Little Things To Do Now That Have A Big Impact: — Contracts and What to Include and Leverage With Intellectual Property — Naming Businesses and Products and Trademark Law — Potential Legal Pitfalls — Advice for Digital Products — When To Seek Legal Advice — Saying No and FOMO

Once you sell a book, you're going to have to sign a book contract.   Thanks to Autumn coming on the show, this doesn't have to be a terrifying process. Every writer who has come on the show has emphasized book contracts as something you need to understand before you sign. I don't know about you, but despite the fact that the majority of my friends are lawyers, I wouldn't feel comfortable reading and signing a contract without some help. Autumn speaks in simple language in this episode and clarifies all the areas you'd need to understand and the areas you need to consider before signing a contract.  In this day and age of eCourses, eBooks, and spin-off options for books, there is a lot more to a contract than just royalties and hardbacks and paperbacks. This is the beginning of a conversation you'll want to have with a lawyer yourself when it comes time to publish your book. This can apply as well if you're self-publishing as it's possible you will get picked up from there for print rights or if there is a movie in the offing, a la The Martian. I promise this episode is just as fun to listen to, even if the content is more practical. Autumn is delightful and very passionate about supporting authors. Get ready to feel a whole lot more confident when you sell that book one day. Hopefully, you can feel that day getting closer already.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As creatives, one of the last things we think about when it comes to our business logistics. Particularly when it comes to finances and legalities, we tend to turn a blind eye to all that (just give me all the pretty stuff OK!) until it's too late. Today Autumn Witt Boyd is on the show giving us the legal lowdown when it comes to all things Joint Ventures and Partnerships! Autumn Witt Boyd is a lawyer who works with entrepreneurs with big dreams. She helps her clients navigate growing their business from being a one-woman-show selling products or services to bigger collaborations and deals. She loves helping creatives get started on the right foot, create airtight contracts, and understand their legal issues in plain English. Autumn also hosts the Legal Road Map podcast, which teaches business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal hot water.   FREE DOWNLOAD - Before you partner up, ask yourself these questions!

This week Tara sits down with Autumn Witt Boyd a lawyer who works with creative entrepreneurs with big dreams like online business owners, bloggers, web and graphic designers, artists, musicians, and photographers, authors, and coaches. She helps creatives navigate growing their business from being a one person show selling their products and services to bigger […] The post Episode 65 – Positioning a Small Business in a Big Market with Attorney Autumn Witt Boyd appeared first on What Works.

In today's episode, I speak to Autumn Witt Boyd. She is a lawyer for creative entrepreneurs and she shares with us her journey to setting up her own firm after becoming a mother.When she couldn't find a job that would allow her the flexibility she wanted, she decided to go out on her own. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to set up your own firm, you do not want to miss this episode.Head over to lightboxcoaching.com/episode14 for the show notes for this episode Click to view: show page on Awesound

"HUH?" That's how I feel about legal and copyright stuff. I bet you do, too. It is mad confusing, right? So much to think about, so many questions... Well, I invited my friend Autumn Witt Boyd who is a lawyer to chat with me about some of this today on the podcast! Listen in as I ask her the most pressing and confusing questions that you and I both have. In fact, you TOLD me that you wanted answers to these questions! So tune in now and hear what she had to say on these subjects! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/legalepisode For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

We're so excited to finally have a lawyer on the show! Autumn Witt Boyd is an attorney who offers legal solutions for creative entrepreneurs—including contracts, copyrights, trademarks, and entity formation. Topics discussed in this episode: -Working with a lawyer does not have to be scary (8:09) -First legal steps creatives can take to set themselves up as a legitimate -business (9:25) -The difference between trademarking and copyrighting (11:59) -The difference between a sole proprietorship, an LLC, and an S-corp (16:00) -Having multiple businesses and using a DBA (21:10) -Website terms & conditions and privacy policy (24:57) -Copycats and when to sue people or take legal action (29:10) -Taking legal action against haters (33:58) -Filing a DMCA takedown notice (36:32) -Intellectual property vs. copyrighting (40:21) -When to hire a lawyer in your business (41:34) -Self-publishing books and protecting your work (44:13) -Contracts, Affiliate agreements, and giving others your content (46:16)

Autumn Witt Boyd is a lawyer who helps creative entrepreneurs who grow their business. She helps her clients develop air tight custom contracts that you can actually understand and protect the business they’ve worked so hard to build. She’s got over 11 years of experience as a business lawyer and has experience protecting intellectual property through copyrights and trademarks. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her twin sons (who are 4) and her husband. We are really excited to bring this interview to you today, because Autumn shares some amazing nuggets of awesomeness. Let’s dive right in! Listen to the audio: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/EPISODE8-AutumnBoyd.mp3" title="How to Protect What You Love: Business, Contacts, Copyright, and Family with Autumn Boyd] Subscribe to the Boss Mom Podcast in iTunes.  In this episode you’ll hear: Autumn’s journey from working as a corporate lawyer who traveled frequently to becoming an entrepreneur and how her husband influenced the switch. How Autumn’s business found success quickly, even though she didn’t bring any clients with her when she left her law firm. Why Facebook groups are a powerful marketing tool. Why it is okay if your target market and ideal client evolves over time. What the some of the biggest assets for a creative entrepreneur are and an easy way to protect them. How to navigate contracts when you’re working with friends or people you trust. Why it is important to put downtime on your schedule.   Can I quote you on that? Going out on my own as an entrepreneur was challenging, scary, and exciting all at the same time. I had a well paying job and even though I was unhappy, I thought to myself that this is as good as it gets. As it turns it, it wasn’t as good as it gets. I went to a ton of networking events, but no one hired me…...I realized that they were not my people. If you think about your ideal client, it should be someone you want to have a relationship with- it’s easy to engage with them. Having a well prepared contract will protect you from having a client who decides decides half way through the project they’re not happy with you and they’re not going to finish paying you for what you’ve done. All business is about relationships but in the end, it’s just business. And people will do things that you would have never imagined they’d do. You’ve got to look out for yourself, no one else is going to. Contracts are great for both sides. It tells both parties, these are the rules of the game and this is how we’re going to conduct our relationship. Recommended Resources, Links, & Books: Being Boss Podcast Autumn’s freebie available for download: Answers to your top 10 copyright and trademark questions. To access this, head on over to her website! Connect with Autumn: Autumn offers affordable contract templates at her website, “Contracts keep things from going wrong in your business. They lay out all the terms and expectations of the parties, such as what you’re doing to deliver, and how much you’re going to be paid for it. In a nutshell, contracts protect you, your business, and your sanity. My contract templates are sent to you in Word format so that you can fully customize them. No more waking up in a cold sweat worrying about misunderstandings, when you’ll get paid, or whether you'll be sued.”Website / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn What is the number one thing that’s valuable in your business that you want to protect? Share with us on instagram by commenting @danamalstaff .