Podcast appearances and mentions of braden drake

Photography may seem like a business with low legal risk, but if you don't cover your bases, one unexpected issue—like a contract dispute, a tax audit, or an independent contractor misclassification—can cause major headaches.Today, I'm talking with Braden Drake, a lawyer and tax expert who specializes in helping creative entrepreneurs actually understand business compliance, contracts, and financial protection. And trust me, this conversation is anything but boring. Braden makes legal and tax talk fun, digestible, and completely manageable, so you can finally stop avoiding these must-dos in your business.In this episode, we're breaking down:The five layers of legal protection every photographer should have in placeWhat you really need to know about contracts, taxes, and business complianceThe common legal mistakes photographers make (and how to avoid them)Whether your independent contractors should actually be employeesWhy a good contract is worth every penny—and where to get one without breaking the bankIf legal and tax stuff stresses you out, this episode will make you feel clear, confident, and ready to tackle the things that actually protect your business.Download Braden's Free Legal Guide  Join the Contract Club for Rock-Solid Legal Templates  Get Braden's Book: Unf*ck Your Biz   Follow Braden on Instagram New around here? Grab 3 of my most popular free resources to build a profitable, sustainable photography businessResources: New to the podcast? Go to thiscantbethathard.com/welcome to get access to 3 of Annemie's best free resources. Join our community! We'd love to welcome you into our supportive, business-focused private Facebook group. Go to facebook.com/groups/thiscantbethathard to request access. Long-time listener? Leave a review!

Guest host Braden Drake interviews Dr. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro, about her journey from physical therapist to online business strategist for health and fitness professionals.    Dr. Shanté shares her unconventional approaches to webinars, personal branding, and creating profitable online businesses. Not everything is one-size-fits all when it comes to launching your program - she talks about why she takes this unique approach with paid webinar experiences.    They get into the numbers, balancing profit goals with lifestyle priorities, and why transparency in the online business world matters.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Dr. Shanté's transition from physical therapy to teaching health professionals how to build personal brands Her strategy for using paid webinars instead of the standard free lead magnet How Dr. Shanté runs a lean, profitable business with over $200k in annual profits while maintaining work-life balance The importance of niching down and speaking the language of your ideal audience A peek at Dr. Shanté's minimalist yet effective approach to operations and team management Mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Shanté's Instagram: @themovementmaestro Braden Drake's Instagram: @notavglaw Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid  

It's not often you get to sit down with a lawyer let alone someone like with Braden Drake—a lawyer for creatives, business owners, and drag artists. But this episode isn't what you'd expect because most lawyers aren't entrepreneurs. And we dug into one of the most important things any entrepreneur can do—create irresistible offers. From what to think about when you're coming up with the best offer you can to how to handle it when the haters show up because your offer is just that good, we talk strategy, the absurdity of overpriced templates, and why sometimes shaking up the market is the best move you can make. But don't get it twisted! This is not legal advice. Turbocharge your brand's exposure and become a sought-after podcast guest with PodcastAlly.com! Pretty Okay is hosted by Tayler Cusick Hollman, founder of Enji, and produced by Earfluence.

More Profit - Less Drama with Braden Drake, Owner, Braden Drake LLC Attorney & Tax Professional. NotAVGLaw.com. Creatives don't get into the wedding business. If you don't do your homework, you will over-pay. Industry-specific concerns are niche and necessary. Find some money you've been leaving on the table. • Deduction guide for wedding pros • S Corp vs LLC • Guideline for contractors and employees

Braden Drake joins me today to ask me all the questions everyone wants to know about one of the most successful launches of Get Paid Marketing. We get into numbers, costs, and surprising outcomes. Get a full breakdown of the launch strategy, such as why I would spontaneously send up to eight emails in one day.    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How Braden accidentally started an agency and why DFY services are his path to a 7-figure business Why I aimed for lower enrollments and surprised myself by hitting my secret goal How I figured maternity leave into this launch and the next one List building for the longer term  When most objections are the reason someone is actually a great fit  Figuring out how we differentiate between two similar, but very differently priced, offers  My relationship with social media and my plans to grow my audience  Getting over my relationship with being “salesy” and getting better at converting on calls Mentioned in this podcast: Braden's website: https://notavglaw.com/ The Contract Club: https://notavglaw.com/club Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast: https://notavglaw.com/not-average-blog  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid

Today I'm chatting with Braden Drake, founder of Not Your Average Law Firm. He takes two typically dry subjects - finance and law and makes them a whole lot more fun. We discuss the importance of understanding legal and financial matters for wedding business owners. Braden talks about hiring practices, the necessity of comprehensive contracts, and the significance of separating personal and business finances. Find Braden on InstagramCheck out his podcastJoin the FB groupTime Stamps:(0:00:00) Hiring and managing employees, freeing up time for business growth.(00:00:24) Introduction to the podcast and guest, Braden Drake.(00:01:23) Initial conversation and welcome to the podcast.(00:02:02) Making boring subjects exciting, sharing enthusiasm.(00:02:50) Discussing the start of Braden's journey in law and numbers.(00:03:30) Law school experience, comparison to "Legally Blonde."(00:04:37) Graduating and starting own business with financial support.(00:05:57) Transition from working with creatives to the wedding industry.(00:07:44) Helping wedding industry professionals with legal and financial matters.(00:08:37) Mission behind helping businesses with legal and tax matters.(00:10:26) Common contract mistakes and the importance of having contracts.(00:11:13) Essential elements to include in client contracts for wedding suppliers.(00:14:27) Common mistakes in accountancy, importance of separate finances.(00:15:54) Setting aside money for taxes and profits, utilizing auto-savings.(00:17:36)Personal approach to managing profits and savings for specific goals.(00:18:15) Encouraging proactive tax payments and automation.Automating Savings (00:18:29) Braden discusses the benefits of automating savings and the psychology behind it.Tax Deductions and Credits (00:19:19) Braden explains the difference between tax deductions and tax credits, using examples to clarify.Transparency in Finances (00:21:08) Becca praises Braden's transparency in discussing his own finances and the benefits of normalizing such conversations.Pricing and Mistakes (00:22:59) Braden shares insights about pricing services based on actual numbers and learning from business mistakes.Being Unapologetically Yourself (00:24:10) Braden talks about finding confidence in being himself and the benefits it brings to his business.Hiring and Business Growth (00:26:10) Braden and Becca discuss the importance of hiring and growing a team in business expansion.Closing and Contact Information (00:27:39) Becca shares details on how to connect with Braden and concludes the podcast episode.Mentioned in this episode:Summer Support!Looking for support with your wedding business or venue this season? I have put together some options for you. Wedding Pro Agency: Hand over some of your admin tasks to my team to give you some time back this summer. From social media posting to website updates, email sequences and crm set up, there are lots of ways we can...

Growing Leaders from Within: How to Develop Your Team for Long-Term Success Are you ready for a mind-blowing revelation? Entrepreneurs are uncovering unexpected team retention secrets that will transform their businesses. Find out how a simple strategy could be the key to unlocking your team's potential and skyrocketing your success. Get ready to be amazed by what you didn't see coming. Stay tuned for the big reveal! My guest this week is Shelli Warren. As a distinguished women's Leadership Advisor and host of the Stacking Your Team podcast, Shelli Warren helps small business owners set up their teams to take over the daily operations of their business so they can focus on higher-level growth decisions. With a track record of steering multi-million dollar projects for Fortune 50 corporations and iconic billion-dollar brands, Shelli has leveraged her background in building and leading technical teams to coach business owners for the last decade. Now in its fifth year, The Stacking Your Team podcast is a top-rated show with over 500,000 downloads that teaches women leaders how to establish a capable leadership team to carry out the daily direction required to delight their clients. In this episode, you will have fresh insight about: Master the art of building and retaining a small business team for long-term success. Uncover effective career pathing strategies to empower your team members and drive business growth. Harness the power of communication to enhance team management and foster a cohesive work environment. Identify and nurture leadership qualities within your team to elevate overall performance and productivity. Prioritize self-care strategies to fuel your entrepreneurial journey and lead your team by example. Connect with Shelli Warren Website Instagram Stacking Your Team with Shelli Warren YouTube LinkedIn What Renee's Obsessed With This Week Three Fave Things for May! The Contract Club by Braden Drake is my go-to for all things Contracts, and it's only $30! The Contract Club currently has 70 complete templates plus industry-specific terms for dozens more. You'll likely find what you need, but they're adding more every month based on requests, and all Club owners immediately get access to new templates. Just last week, they added five new contracts for event sponsorship, personal training, human resource training curriculum, vendor application & vendor agreement for venues, and a web design contract. Click here to dive in. Have you heard about ENJI? Well, she's turning ONE this month, so it's time I stopped gatekeeping it! You know we love supporting other small businesses (bonus when they have a female founder), so we're excited to celebrate alongside our friends at Enji and are even more excited for what's to come! Because in one short year, Enji's marketing tools have helped hundreds of small business owners finally get their marketing together—including me! My favorite feature is the AI Copywriter, and I am obsessed with how it helps me craft messaging that actually sounds like ME. Y'all, it's SO good! Help me celebrate my friends at Enji by checking it out and joining today. Their super anniversary deal is just $19 a month for the first 12 months, a 35% savings (I did the math for you). Click here to jump in.

Join us for an empowering episode with Braden Drake. Learn insider tax strategies to boost your take-home pay. Mark your calendar, save your seat for our Jan.17 workshop, and get ready to UNF Your Biz!

It's our anniversary! To celebrate one-year since launching On The Up & Up, we've got a special treat lined up for this week's episode.We're switching things up and letting some of our amazing clients take the spotlight. They're here to share the real-deal lessons they've learned while building their online businesses.This episode is all about answering one big question: 'If you could go back in time to when you were just starting out, what business advice would you give yourself?'Our lineup includes 7 incredible online business owners from all stages of business. Whether they've been in it for over a decade, just starting out, running an agency, or even recently sold their business, they've got advice you'll want to hear.This one feels like a heart-to-heart with the business mentor you've always dreamed of having.So grab a notebook, pour a glass of your favorite celebratory bev (it IS our anniversary after all), and tune in! Connect with our contributors!Braden Drake @notavglaw https://notavglaw.com/Kristin Richards @girlbossdesigner @kristinrichards.co https://girlbossdesigner.com/Lauren Loreto @brandgoodtime www.brandgoodtime.comHaley Johnson @propegy www.propegy.comRachael Mueller @heyrachael https://heyrachael.com/Abagail Pumphrey @bossproject https://bossproject.com/Katie Hunt @prooftoproduct https://www.prooftoproduct.com/

Boost Your Income with Braden Drake, Owner, Braden Drake, LLC, Attorney & Tax Professional. notavglaw.com. Tax deductions don't happen by accident, it takes skill, precision, and expertise to avoid overpaying. Get proactive and learn how to keep more of the money you make. • Increase your take-home pay • IRS red flags • Lesser-known tax deductions

Braden Drake is the founder of the Not Your Average Law Firm and the Host of the Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast. Braden gives us some tips for how to legally set your business up for success and how to leave your 9-5. In this episode we talk about: [1:25] How Braden came up with the name for his Law Firm [6:55] The 4 Tendencies [11:20] Tips for leaving your 9-5 [16:05] How to legally set your business up for success [21:00] Connect with Braden You can join the contract club HERE. Connect with Braden: www.bradendrake.com Instagram @bradenadamdrake Podcast Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast Connect with Sara Mayer: Instagram @saramayerconsulting Facebook @saracmayerconsulting LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Hey there, welcome to another episode of the podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Braden Drake, a small business and tax attorney who specializes in helping online business owners with legal and tax issues. We dive deep into the layers of protection that online business owners need to consider, from getting started to scaling up. Braden shares her expertise on the importance of insurance, contracts, LLC formation, and paying quarterly taxes. In this episode, you'll learn:The importance of having insurance for your online business, and the different types of insurance you should considerHow to properly structure your business as an LLC, and the benefits of doing soThe benefits of filing taxes as an S Corp, and how it can save you moneyThe importance of having contracts in place with clients and contractors, and what to include in those contractsHow to properly classify workers as employees or contractors, and the legal implications of misclassificationBraden also shares some great resources for online business owners, including her Contract Club, podcast, book, and website where you can learn more about legal and tax issues. If you're an online business owner, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to learn how to protect your business and stay on the right side of the law. Links & 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 programBraden Drake's Links:Visit Braden's websiteVisit Braden's LinkedInFollow Braden on FacebookFollow Braden on InstagramFollow Braden on TikTokFollow Braden on PinterestPlease support the podcast by giving an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes!

Harassment is never fun, but telling a client you're leaving their wedding because of it is next level not fun. Today, in this episode, we'll talk about: Contract clauses Prevention Communication and process both in planning and on the day Things to consider The fallout The tools I mentioned are: Braden Drake's Content Club Wedding Planning Process Kit Wedding Pro and Client Management Kit Like, share, and follow! Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and let's keep the industry talkin'. Tag @refineforweddingplanners!

I loved this conversation with Braden Drake who created ProfitRx, a membership that helps people manage their taxes. We flowed from transitioning from a course to a membership, pricing decisions to delivering a service inside and then wrapped up with Lifetime Value. It's all in here including the numbers. If you want to see what it's like to run a successful almost 6 figure membership, you'll love this episode too! And if you want to know what it takes to build a high-ticket membership, check out my upcoming workshop, High-Ticket Membership Method. https://scalingdeep.com/high-ticket-membership/

Let's face it: ads can be scary.    There is no exact equation with ads where what you put in, you get out. You don't know what's gonna happen with your money (or your client's money!).     This is why I invited Ads Manager and “The Ads Maven”, Jenn Possick, to join me on Unicorns Unite.   Jen is an expert when it comes to Facebook and Instagram Ads.  She's doing this work for her clients, she's in the weeds, and she knows what's working and what's not working.   When it comes to launching, ads can be a powerful list building tool and help fill up our clients' launch events with a fresh audience. In this episode, Jenn shares:   Her minimum recommended monthly ads budget (and what she recommends for a launch budget) What content makes the most successful ads The biggest challenges clients have with ads (hint, hint: it's probably not what you think!)   If you are ready to learn all about Facebook and Instagram Ads and get clarity on what your clients need to be doing for success, this is the episode for you.  Learn from someone who's in there, who knows what's going on, who staying up to date with the constant changes from Meta; a true expert in the day to day of ads, Jenn Possick!   While you're here hit subscribe so you don't miss out on the next (and final!) episode of this Launching Podcast Series: post-launch debrief.    Sponsored by Braden Drake's Contract Club. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Connect with Jenn:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennpossick/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jennpossick Website: https://jennpossick.com/ Her Course: Launch Fuel Download Freebie: https://jennpossick.com/skyrocket   Links Mentioned in Show: Roadmap to Launch Manager: https://emilyreaganpr.com/roadmap  Jenn's Top 3 Landing Page Fixes: https://jennpossick.com/skyrocket  Apply to join the Digital Marketing Workgroup How to Become A Launch Manager: https://emilyreaganpr.com/episode140/ Pre-Launch Marketing Strategy with Brenna McGowan: https://emilyreaganpr.com/episode141/ Launch E-mail Strategy with Brittany McBean: https://emilyreaganpr.com/episode142/   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 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 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

Ok, unicorns, I'm delivering another powerful episode this week all about launch emails.   What if I told you that most of the sales and conversion wisdom we learned from the marketing gurus (and recommend to our clients) is no longer matching the voice of the customer? This is huge for you and your clients.   Conversion copywriter and launch funnel strategist, Brittany McBean, is my guest this week and she spends most of her time listening to the voice of the customer for her clients. In other words, she knows what people want…   In this episode of Unicorns Unite, Brittany shares the SIX emails you need for a launch email strategy that:   Gives the audience the information they need to make a confident decision Doesn't result in high refund rates after the cart closes Empowers the buyer (and drops the manipulative sales tactics of the past) This kind of “insider knowledge” is exactly what will help you to show up as a unicorn in your next client launch. Tune in and help your clients develop winning launch email strategies that ultimately result in better profits for their businesses. Listen and learn! Then be sure to download my new freebie Roadmap to Launch Manager.  While you're here hit subscribe so you don't miss out on the next episode of this Launching Podcast Series. Next up: launch ads then post-launch debrief.    Sponsored by Braden Drake's Contract Club. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Connect with Brittany Brittany's YouTube Channel Instagram: @brittanylmcbean Facebook: @brittanylmcbean Brittany's Website  Download Her Freebie: Nine Ways to Write More Better    Links Mentioned in Show: Download the Roadmap to Launch Manager  Brittany's Freebie: Nine Ways to Write More Better  Apply for the Digital Marketing Workgroup Behind the Launch — a free mini audio summit with top marketing experts (including me!) will give you the behind-the-scenes of what's working with launches NOW. Happening Jan 23-27.   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 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 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 

One of the worst feelings in the online space is hitting publish on a new sales page and hearing crickets. No mad rush of enrollments. No payment notifications. No one buying. Nada. Unfortunately, it happens all the time.  Yes, zero-sale launches are a rite of passage and a “fail-forward” moment for entrepreneurs to get better with their offers and messaging. But we'd like to skip to the good part where launches actually get people buzzing with excitement, grow an email list, and generate a surge of sales. So here's how digital marketing assistants can help their clients avoid launch cricketville: Plan. No surprise to you, if you've listened to the first episode of this Launching Podcast Series, planning is crucial. (Check out #140  I talk about being a Launch Manager. The rest of the series is coming next!) Today's guest, copywriter and pre-launch strategist, Brenna McGowan is here to help us make a solid, high-converting pre-launch plan. Listen for Brenna's gems on: How long to plan your launch runway so it works The 3 biggest mistakes online business owners make when launching Why it's crucial to attract the right, fit & ready buyer Her 4A framework to why prelaunches work so well How virtual digital marketing assistants can help in a client's prelaunch   You'll walk away convinced of the power of prelaunch and knowing where to start with your pre-launch content. It's not easy, but the work will pay off. Listen and learn! Then be sure to download my new freebie Roadmap to Launch Manager: https://emilyreaganpr.com/roadmap    While you're here hit subscribe so you don't miss out on the next episode of this Launching Podcast Series. We'll cover launch promotion, ads, prep-launch strategy and launch debrief.    Sponsored by Braden Drake's Contract Vault. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Behind the Launch — a free mini audio summit with top marketing experts (including me!) will give you the behind-the-scenes of what's working with launches NOW. Happening Jan 23-27. Brenna's previous episode #72 Check out one of the quick tips that we used in my prelaunch: this one's about Canva graphics   Connect with Guest Instagram: @brennamcgowanco  Website: https://brennamcgowan.co/  Her FB group: Behind the Launch Her Freebie: Prelaunch Plan Cheatsheet: https://brennamcgowan.co/    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 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 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

Please join us in welcoming Braden Adam Drake for our official launch episode! In this witty and amusing episode, Braden and Kira spill some of their experiences in the workforce and stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. If you thought that attorneys and tax professionals were bland, think again! Braden will quickly change your mind while providing educational tidbits. Plus, for all of our Californian listeners out there, Braden touches on California's contractor laws: AB5.Disclaimer: these episodes are NOT meant to take the place of an HR or Legal Department.--------------------------In today's episode, we cover:Braden's origin storyThe worst boss Braden had in the workforceThe highlights and lowlights of Kira and Braden's internship experiencesWhat would they both have done differently if they could go back in timeLitigation vs. transactional lawsHow HR and attorneys can work together to support your businessIntroduction to the AB5 law in California Fears entrepreneurs typically have around hiringAnecdotes from Braden's journey of having a team of contractors to employeesThe value of the 3-year pictureAdvice for writing work emailsPeople Braden tries to emulate-----------------------RESOURCES:Read Braden's blog post on AB5 Dealing with California's New Contractor LawsTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanOn the blog: Boss Project Case Study-----------------------Guest info:Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal, tax, and financial shit legit. Braden works primarily with service-based, creative small business owners through his signature program Profit Rx.Follow Braden on Instagram @bradenadamdrake, and if you want to binge Braden's Podcast, look for Unf*ck Your Biz With Braden!-----------------------Like what you hear? Let's get your business Set to Scale - Get started!Get Down With The Up And Up! Join our community for monthly tips, tricks, and all the juicy goss about entrepreneurship, people operations, and team development straight to your inbox. Connect with me at:Instagram: @theparadigmmLinkedIn: Kira La ForgiaFacebook: Paradigm Consulting

Ready to take on more responsibility in a launch and command more premium rates? You should become a launch manager.  But skip the expensive courses and certifications, you don't need them to uplevel into this role using your current marketing skills and my grassroots approach. Yes, sometimes we buy courses so we can feel confident. But if you naturally progress through the launch role phases here on this podcast and surround yourself with a community of go-getter marketing specialists and freelancers, you'll be able to attain this position. Listen up for what components of launching to get involved with first. Find your phase and make a move to take on the ownership of key areas of a launch.   You'll learn: What will set you up for launch management success 2 must-have masteries of launch managers How to truly stand out during a launch Specialties to niche with Where to find launch clients   Then be sure to download my Roadmap to Launch Manager: https://courses.emilyreaganpr.com/how-to-become-a-launch-manager   While you're here hit subscribe so you don't miss out on the next episode of this Launching Podcast Series. We'll cover launch promotion, ads, prep-launch strategy and launch debrief.    Sponsored by Braden Drake's Contract Club. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Links Mentioned in the Show: Digital Marketing Workgroup  — a community for digital marketing assistants and freelancers who are upleveling their business.  Facebook Community Manager Workshop — Learn how to take on the role of a facebook community manager $297 Behind the Launch — a free mini audio summit with top marketing experts (including me!) will give you the behind-the-scenes of what's working with launches NOW. Happening Jan 23-27.   Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr Tiktok: @emilyreaganpr   3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the 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 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

2022 was a doozie! A six-figure launch, a trademark issue, and a big client loss. In this episode, I'm sharing the wins, highlights, and struggles of the year. The biggest a-ha for me is the theme of staying positive, and persistent all while choosing to see the good.  Listen for the scoop on what's happening in 2023. Enjoy!   Sponsored by Braden Drake's Contract Vault. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Related Episodes: Youtube Episode: Lessons of 2021 Episode 72 with Brenna McGowan, Copywriter   Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr   2 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the 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 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.

We've brought back fan-favorite guest interviewer Braden Drake to help Claire review the highs and lows of Claire Pelletreau Inc in 2022! In this episode: all the numbers, lessons learned, projections for the next year, and how Claire made money in her business are discussed in the tiniest detail. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How to get Claire's attention in the DMs Converting Get Paid Marketing from evergreen—what will help you deliver your program best Claire's biggest objection about The Lead Lab and Get Paid Marketing Claire's monthly sales, slow months and months they killed it as a business Slush funds and how Claire's saved the business Higher price point, fewer students? A 450k year All you need to know about Claire's launches Two 6 figure launch year! Will there be a live event in the near future? How Claire spent her launch revenue Mentioned on This Podcast: Braden Drake on Instagram Coaching with Stacey Boehman Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo   Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Get your free marketing self-audit tool.   Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

If you are confused by all the steps to register your business, register an LLC, and get your business started this episode is for you! I was overwhelmed by all of these steps when I first started my business, but once I finally did them I realized how easy it was. It doesn't have to be complicated! Listen in for some tips to make this process easy for you too. Check out the Snow Notes for today's episode. Check out Braden Drake for legal, tax, & profit help Get the 8 Steps to Start Your Business Guide for free Sign up for my Build Your Business Cohort The opinions expressed in this episode should not be considered legal advice. I am not a licensed attorney nor a tax professional. This advice should be used for informational purposes only. Follow me on Instagram

As we approach the end of the year, you're about to see a lot of marketing with "it's a write-off!", and while that may be true, there is a lot to consider. For example, did you know that purchasing at the beginning of the year may be better for your goals? In this guest episode with Braden Drake, we'll cover: Benefits of write-offs Limitations write-offs can cause When to purchase things Mindset shift on paying taxes Credit card fees and various payment options Be sure to sign up for Braden's masterclass, next week, December 13th at 9am and 12pm PST. "7 Legal & Tax Myths: Busting Through the B.S. That's Costing You Money." Sign up here. Big thanks to Braden for sponsoring this year's WMBA Mixer and Conference Confident!

With Wedding MBA right around the corner, I sit down with one of my favorite people Braden Drake. This episode is the perfect piggyback from last week, where I talked about how to get unbored. Well, Braden is doing just that. And today, we talk about the HOW of what is coming up the pipe line for both myself and Braden. So grab some coffee and let's talk it out! Topics Covered: Wedding MBA chatter New endeavors Expanding services and the niche Idea to moving forward Widening the narrowness The profit sweet spot Personality differences How to not confuse people

Being an entrepreneur is hard enough, but dealing with the legal side of your business can be both hard and scary! As entrepreneurs, we wear many hats and dealing with taxes, contracts, and other legal issues that come up along the way is something we may do on a daily basis. In comes our hero and my guest today - Braden Drake!    Braden graduated from law school in San Diego. He took and passed the bar exam, which makes him an official lawyer. After that, he went and got his master's degree in tax law. Soon, he started a law firm, worked 1-on-1 with 100+ creative small biz owners, and discovered that he loved teaching and empowering entrepreneurs to kick ass in business. Wanting to help more people, he began creating online, free & paid resources.   In today's episode, we cover: Braden's path to becoming an attorney and getting a Masters Degree in Tax Law  How Braden got started with the online side of entrepreneurship and his strategy to “being everywhere” online Braden's process of writing his first book and how he creates and markets his digital products and programs  Turning a signature program into a membership and how that was the answer to all of Braden's questions  The difficulties of being an entrepreneur  Being the face of your business and the issues it brings up Setting your goals and the support you need in order to get there  Should you use contract templates and how to know the difference between a good contract template and a bad contract template  The difference between signing a contract and accepting terms and conditions  Braden's podcast Unf*ck Your Biz!, his favorite guests and favorite episodes  Thank you so much for joining me!   Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/    Check out my website https://www.haleyejohnson.com/  Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/    Ready to start using LinkedIn but feeling overwhelmed? I'm giving my podcast listeners their first month of Thought Leaders Collective for FREE! Thought Leaders Collective (TLC) is the next big thing when it comes to LinkedIn thought leadership, content creation, and community among online service providers. Members enjoy weekly thought leadership prompts, co-working sessions, quarterly strategizing workshops and more! It's just $27/month but you can get started TODAY for FREE. Just go to http://thepropegy.com/tlc click "JOIN NOW" and enter code "messy" at checkout. I cannot wait to see you inside and on LinkedIn!   Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Braden on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/  For more info, visit Braden's website https://www.bradendrake.com/  Get Braden's Book UNF*CK YOUR BIZ  https://www.bradendrake.com/book  Unf*ck Your Biz! Podcast https://www.bradendrake.com/podcast  Braden's Besties FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/375843312994732/  Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Krissy for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music. Their links (minus my dog's) are below.   Krissy https://krissymeriwether.com  Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ 

POTM is a business and leadership podcast with a queer lens, here to help the LGBTQ+ community thrive in business, work, identity and wellbeing.This week Hank sits down with legal, tax, and finance expert, Braden Drake to talk about profit goals, and how Braden's expanding into the drag performance market.Check out Braden's Drag Tax: https://www.bradendrake.com/dragtaxTune in to Braden's podcast "Unf*ck Your Biz" here: https://www.bradendrake.com/podcastJoin our Facebook Group:https://facebook.com/groups/queerentrepreneur

Shooting the shit with my very good friend and tax attourney, Braden Drake. We dive into his book updates, anticipating Wedding MBA and money. This one is a little laid back, but not a conversation you want to miss. So grab your coffee and let's get talking!   Topics Covered: Pivoting & exercise Updating the book Mindset & how to Wedding MBA Hitting 6 figures (realistically) Hiring help

The New 6-Figure Bench-Mark For Wedding Pros with Braden Drake. BradenDrake.com. The difference between a successful business and a hobby is determined by the number of zeros. With the cost of goods at an all-time high, it's time to put profit first. • Tips to increase profit and take-home pay • Advanced tax and finance strategies to increase profit

In this episode, Claire walks us through her entire launch strategy, how much she made, conversion rates, and whether or not it felt like it was worth it. Braden Drake is back as a guest co-host asking all the right questions about planning, process and money.   Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

Have you been struggling with what to do after the money hits your bank account? Are you unsure about taxes, profit margins, and how to manage each payment in a way that sets you up to be profitable down the line? In episode 572 of the Bokeh Podcast, returning guest Braden Drake sets the stage for financial success by offering practical tips for making your money work for you. Whether you've experienced a lack of education in regard to money, a lack of money talk in your personal life, or an "I'll do it tomorrow" mentality, you're in good company. Tune in as we chat about minimizing stress when it comes to taxes, owner's pay allocation, and more! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Braden's background (2:38) Where did Braden's book idea come from? (4:54) What was the motivation for creating a book like this and the communication style to go along with it? (6:23) Defining cash flow (8:40) Why isn't there a basic understanding of cash flow management? (11:11) How can you minimize the stress associated with setting aside a designated percentage for taxes? (14:01) Braden's recommendation on the best approach to handling funds when you get paid (15:15) How do photographers go about calculating a profit margin? (18:18) Should photographers be considering taxes in the profit margin equation? (19:32) Is there a goal profit margin percentage in the photography industry? (20:07) The process for owner's pay allocation (22:26) Braden's course, Profit Rx (26:38) Book Recommendations https://bokehbookshelf.com Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller Links: https://www.charitywater.org https://www.photographersedit.com/bokeh-podcast/episodes/top-5-tax-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/ www.bradendrake.com www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake https://www.bradendrake.com/podcasts/unf-ck-your-biz-with-braden https://www.bradendrake.com/book (Available for pre-order now!) https://www.bradendrake.com/prx www.qapital.com

When you're starting a business for yourself, the legal side of your finances and profits can often feel overwhelming. How do you make sure all your bases are covered? How do you manage profit that's protected? What about planning for taxes? Should you make an LLC or an S Corp? Luckily, there's assistance for that!Today we are joined by Braden Drake, who uses his lawyer background and peppy personality to mix fun with facts in finances, make taxes less taxing and bring the party to profit, and this episode is all about bringing things to the legal basics. We look layer by layer at legal protections (insurance, trademarks, intellectual property and contracts), the pipeline of cash flow management (how your money travels from business account down through to retirement), going from startup capital to business profit, passive v. active income (and where employment taxes come into play) and building out systems all in an accessible way.We also address the common struggles and questions many new business owners have, from financial strategies to the benefits of an LLC and other legal protections. It may sound overwhelming on the outside, but this episode keeps it accessible - and, believe it or not, pretty fun!Are you a new business that is stressing about building cash flow systems? Do you know your layers of protection when it comes to trademarks and contracts? Is prepping for taxes overwhelming you? That's where this episode comes into play.In this week's episode, we take a look at employment taxes, legal jargon, layers of financial protection in the eyes of the law, navigating tax laws to get to the tax benefits and much more.You'll Learn:The benefits of establishing an LLC or S CorpThe importance of trademark lawHow contracts can be your best friendEmployment taxes and passive v. active income advantagesFollow Along with Braden Drake:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/braden-adam-drake-437b9158 Website: https://www.bradendrake.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braden.a.drake My Links:‌She Means Profit Blog: http://shemeansprofit.com/Work with me: https://shemeansprofit.com/offers/'Want more tips and inspiration? Follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tiktok @melissahoustoncpa

We're changing it up with this episode!  Claire's friend and previous guest, Braden Drake, had her on his podcast at the end of 2021. The conversation all about Claire's Profit & Loss sheet was so interesting and transparent that we decided to air it here on the Get Paid Podcast! "I had conversations with podcast guests who I hated because of how successful they got so quickly." - Claire Pelletreau   This Week on the Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast: This time, Claire is the guest! Should you keep bloopers in your paid course programs? Why Claire misses the good ole' days of Facebook ads. What makes the green-eyed monster of entrepreneur jealousy hit both Claire AND Braden. Claire's profits and losses year-by-year; where that money came from and where it went. What pushed Claire to take a month off to rethink her business. Watching big online entrepreneurs crumbling under the pressure. The people who have the most success in The Leads Lab have this in common. What contributes to Claire's success—and it's not consistent social posts or dancing on TikTok. Braden's recent messaging epiphany and why messaging is important. The paradox of teaching FB ads and running FB ads for business in this environment.  How Claire's drinking the Kool-Aid with high-ticket offers. Is making more money without working more using a one-to-many framework the right choice for your business?   Connect with Braden Drake: Braden Drake Unf*ck Your Biz Unf*ck Your Biz With Braden Podcast  Braden's Besties Facebook Group Braden Drake on Instagram Braden Drake on Pinterest Grab your copy of the Marketing Self-Audit Guide and figure out your Best Next Steps to get more leads! Sign up here: clairepells.com/tool/   Now it's time to GET PAID   Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

Today's guest is Braden Drake, owner of www.bradendrake.com, where he helps business owners make more profit, pay fewer taxes, and protect their profit with solid legal foundations. Learn more about Braden Drake below: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Interested in signing up for Kajabi? SIGN UP NOW If you enjoyed the podcast please leave a review and rating to help inspire more online entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. Your review will help create more Kajabi Heroes. Share this episode on social media & tag us to get a shoutout on the show: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your Kajabi journey with the world? SIGN UP FOR OUR GUEST LIST!

This episode of the Wrte.Publish.Market. Podcast is here to help you realize you may just have your book almost already written! Jodi talks with Braden Drake about how he got started with his book and it just so happened to be based on blogs and courses he'd already written. They chat about his process for taking that pre-written content and editing it for his book. If you're looking for inspiration on getting started with your first or next book don't miss this episode! Braden also shares some key information on what's actually in his book (LLCs, DBAs, taxes, and more) that is beneficial for any entrepreneur. Check out the full show notes for links mentioned and our guest's bio!

In this episode, Braden and I discuss how to make the legal + tax stuff not suck so much for creative entrepreneurs. Resources Mentioned SFP Mastermind Group bradendrake.com The post SFPP 198: Legal & Tax Essentials For Business Owners Featuring Braden Drake appeared first on Six Figure Photography.

Braden Drake is a law school graduate in San Diego & took and passed the bar exam. That makes him an official lawyer. After that, he got his master's degree in tax law while working for H&R Block part-time. It was a party. Then, he started a law firm, worked 1-on-1 with about 100 different creative small biz owners, and discovered that he loved teaching and empowering entrepreneurs to kick ass in business.   Braden has a handsome husband who works as a District Attorney prosecuting hate crimes in San Diego, and they have three adorable little dogs.   “We're all in this to make profit, specifically to get money into our personal bank account. I felt like that messaging was getting lost.” - Braden Drake   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Who shifted Branden's vision from private practice to online entrepreneurship? Tactics he uses to get new subscribers and build his audience. Braden's launch dud/profit deep freeze and the lessons he learned from it. The movie Bring It On! and Branden's summer of 2021 launch strategy. What's the Contract Vault, when will it be available, and how much does it cost? (It's so cheap!) When should an evergreen webinar be a part of your marketing strategy? How to *properly* calculate your profit, according to an Attorney and Tax Preparer. Figuring out your revenue goals in a changing online environment—I get real about my own mindset and strategic considerations. It's way trickier than you'd think. Branden's upcoming bonus course about dealing with back taxes. If you're worried, you need this. What does Branden's team look like and how to calculate the real cost of an employee.   Connect with Braden Drake: Braden Drake Unf*ck Your Biz Unf*ck Your Biz With Braden Podcast  Braden's Besties Facebook Group Braden Drake on Instagram Braden Drake on Pinterest Grab your copy of the Marketing Self-Audit Guide and figure out your Best Next Steps to get more leads! Sign up here: clairepells.com/tool/   Now it's time to GET PAID   Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media.   Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.  

Welcome to The Build That business podcast, episode number 34. Today we are talking about all things contracts. Specially contracts for Wedding professionals. We'll cover what to include, what most people leave out, and how to protect yourself this year specially. And there is no better person to walk us through it than Braden Drake. Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. He works primarily with service based, creative small business owners through his signature program Profit Rx. His tagline is, “your gay best friend here to help you get your legal, tax, and financial shit legit.” So that describes Bradens fun and laid back personality… I think you're gonna love this episode. Without future ado, let's dive into the episode! In today's episode, we'll cover: 1. What are the primary things to include in a contract? 2. How should you handle payment terms? 3. How can you draft your contract to avoid potential cancellation issues? 4. What is the number one thing people tend to overlook when putting together their contract? 5. Are there any specific things you recommend we include in our contract for this upcoming season pertaining to the pandemic specifically? Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Build That Business Podcast! FREEBIE TO GROW YOUR WEDDING BUSINESS: www.LindsayJWilliams.com/freebies JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.LindsayJWilliams.com/group CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/mslindsayjwilliams/ SHOW NOTES: www.LindsayJWilliams.com/shownotes/34 Follow Braden: Website: https://www.bradendrake.com/ The Contract Vault: https://www.bradendrake.com/contractvault Layers of Legal Protection (free guide) https://www.bradendrake.com/layers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/

Tax season is upon us, and it's overwhelming. Which is why Braden Drake joined me to share how income taxes actually work for entrepreneurs. The post Episode 099: How Income Taxes Actually Work with Braden Drake appeared first on Amanda Warfield.

Between electronic signatures, taxes, non-competes, there's so many day to day aspects in our business that require legal guidance.Join Braden Drake and I in this episode of the Modern Hairstylist, as we break down the necessities and different scenarios that make having professional legal guidance an essential in our businesses! Checkout Braden's resources INCLUDING Booth Rental Agreement Contract at www.bradendrake.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/

The post Episode 210: The 5 Layers Of Legal Protection For Wedding Businesses with Braden Drake appeared first on Evolve Your Wedding Business - Wedding Business Marketing & Strategy.

Today we are joined with Braden Drake to talk about all things Tax, Legal and Money for your business. Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and submit a request! We will review your application and get back to you promptly. ► Website http://thevenuerx.com/submit Don't forget to smash that LIKE Button. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and click the BELL ICON to set alerts for all our new weekly videos! CONNECT WITH US & SUPPORT!!! ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevenuerx/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevenuerx ✩ Website: www.thevenuerx.com ✩ Anchor: https://bit.ly/3gKSshE

In today's episode I invited Braden Drake, an attorney and tax pro who helps creative entrepreneurs, his take on making his technical topics engaging (and fun)!In this unscripted conversation about business building, Braden shares how he's used his voice and personality to build his brand. We talk about  breaking the mold in the industry and how to show up for your people as your true self.If you ever wonder how to find the balance between figuring out your online business structure and infusing your personality with your marketing tactics, this is an episode I think you'll really enjoy.>> Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/127>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.  ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. >> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.  ➡️http://heathersager.com/community>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. 

When it comes to running your coaching business legally and ethically there are a few common questions that I've noticed keep coming up. Braden Drake is back for today's episode to answer them all.   Braden Drake is an attorney who specializes in small businesses and tax law and who teaches and empowers creative entrepreneurs. He is my go-to person whenever I have a question about anything legal or tax-related and he always leaves me feeling like I can handle it.   I always have the best time whenever I have a conversation with Braden and I know you'll get a lot out of this interview. Let's get right into it!     If you want to learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   * * * * * *   Grow Your Coaching Practice! Go from idea to income in 90 days or less with the free Coach with Clarity Business Blueprint! Want to connect further? Follow me on Instagram and continue the discussion in the Coach with Clarity Facebook group. Want to work together? Become a Coach with Clarity Member today!

I invited Braden Drake, a CA-licensed attorney and tax professional, to sit down in the studio to break down what it means to have a part-time versus full-time business. He is also going to demystify a lot of complicated (but necessary) topics such as what you actually need to set up your business legally, how to figure out what your tax implications are, and the truth about bookkeeping.In reality, building a business often happens in stages, so you don't have to stress too much about which stage you're in right now, as long as you're striving towards your goals! But no matter if you are a part-time, full-time, or soon-to-be full-time business owner, one thing is sure: you should be treating your business like a business!----- For full show notes and guest links click HERE! Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!Follow me online!!Website InstagramFacebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoachCLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CEO LEARNING HUB!!!

In this episode I interview Braden Drake, author/producer of the book and podcast, Unf*ck Your Biz with Braden Drake. We talk about the hair industry as a creative business that sometimes needs assistance with taxes and legalities Braden's approach to all things tax/legal make it easy for our creative brains to understand! He's got some great analogies and examples that simplify complicated concepts. Plus, he's a lotta fun : ) bradendrake.com Insta: @bradenadamdrake Podcast: Unf*ck Your Biz with Braden Drake (everywhere you listen to podcasts) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karie-koltz7/message

I know you have legal questions because they keep showing up in my DMs and in our community all the time. This is why today's guest was the perfect fit to chat not only about the legal stuff but also podcasting!Braden Drake is a legal and tax pro that is navigating the online business space like he's shooting for his personal best in his next Iron Man! (Tune in to hear more on that story!)In today's episode, we're chatting about whether or not your podcast needs an LLC, behind the scenes of Braden's podcast journey, and how he's navigating a rebrand in his company.You'll walk away from today's episode feeling encouraged, motivated, and hopefully full of inspiration for your own podcast and online business.It's that time of year -- Podcaster's Kit 2021 is officially here! And it's still the only bundle with 40+ products from some of the best podcast experts in the industry for under $50! Whether you're just starting or launched years ago, Podcaster's Kit has something for everyone. (And I'm teaching a class on podcast ads you won't want to miss!) Learn more at https://krystalproffitt.com/pk2021 *Sale is 10/3 -10/9/21Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEThe Ultimate Podcast Launch Toolkit Launch YOUR Podcast in 30 days! The toolkit I wish I had when I started podcasting.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode of The Support Squad: A Podcast for Virtual Assistants, virtual assistant coach Sharon Nissen is chatting with licensed attorney and tax professional Braden Drake about how to determine whether your business is covered for taxes and legal protections.   Tune in to hear: The difference between a hobby and a business - and why what we call ourselves matters How the IRS looks at our business depending on what we call ourselves - and why that makes a difference at tax time Important steps to take to make sure you and your business are legally protected   Connect with Braden: Website | Facebook | Instagram  FREE Gift   One way to step into true CEO mode in your business is to hone in on an in-demand niche. And the good news is that you probably already have the skills you need to make it happen! I created the What's Your Virtual Assistant Vibe? Quiz to help you discover which popular VA niche aligns with your unique skills and interests. You can take this free quiz to find which of the 5 key Virtual Assistant personas you already embody and get ideas for profitable specialties you can focus on that will use your natural skills and strengths. Click here to take the FREE quiz now!  

I'm chatting with Braden Drake all about How Income Taxes Actually Work. We talk all things income taxes that I know, it's so scary but Braden really breaks it down into tangible, easy-to-understand, bite-sized bits of information that I know you are all going to easily comprehend. Seriously, it's not that scary!! A little bit about Braden is that he is a licensed attorney and tax professional, working with an audience of creative entrepreneurs, including many professionals across the wedding industry. His business helps make the legal and tax stuff not suck so much for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners. He also educates creative entrepreneurs at all stages of business through courses, podcast, and book, Unf*ck Your Biz. Visit Website: https://www.bradendrake.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake Podcast: https://www.bradendrake.com/podcast Love the podcast? Please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts. Our Investment Guide Template for Wedding Photographers is available in our online shop. Need help with your wedding submissions? Get our Insiders Guide to Wedding Submissions Sign up for Flodesk Here and lock in the beta discount of $19 per month forever! Stay Connected: Follow @teawithjaine & @jainekershner on Instagram Find us on Clubhouse @jainekershner Want to be a Sponsor? Visit Our Website to Apply: www.teawithjaine.com

There's no way around them…taxes are here to stay. California attorney, Braden Drake, shares tips for preparing yourself for pain-free (almost) tax savings. In this episode we learn: - don't mess with the government's money - when in doubt, open a new account - transfer out sales tax (into a sales tax account) so you'll have the funds when the time is right - don't mix personal and business expenses It's time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

The dreaded word - taxes. Few of us truly understand them, all of us have to pay them. Can we be proactive in avoiding the most common tax mistakes in order to have a simpler, less stressful tax paying experience?Pay close attention to episode 524 of The Bokeh Podcast as Braden Drake, Tax Attorney and Accounting Consultant for creatives, breaks down the top 5 tax mistakes that most creatives tend to make, and provides simple explanations and solutions for how to avoid them! Listen in as he shares resources and tips for how to break the cycle of poor management and decision-making when it comes to your financial and tax habits!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You're Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Brand Position (5:22)Creating a great customer experience (9:12)Technique for time management (13:00)Outsourcing/Delegation (18:30)Book Recommendation (22:00)Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanAtomic Habits by James ClearUnf*ck Your Biz Book by Braden DrakeTop 5 Tax Mistakes (25:25)1. Failing to pay quarterly taxes (or saving for quarterly taxes)2. Not understanding the basics of taxes3. Overspending to "save" in taxes4. Poor record-keeping5. Forming an S Corporation at the wrong timeMistake #1 - Information about paying quarterly taxes (26:18)Mistake #2 - A breakdown of the basics (28:48)Mistake #3 - How photographers tend to overspend (30:25)Mistake #4 - Tips for best record-keeping habits (33:25)Mistake #5 - Explanation of S-Corps and the benefits/drawbacks to creating one (40:05)Links:https://www.charitywater.orghttps://www.bradendrake.comhttps://www.bradendrake.com/podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to get your legal and tax sh*t legit once and for all! That's why today we're bringing in our friend Braden Drake who is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax sh*t legit. Braden works primarily with service-based, creative small business owners through his courses where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, systems, and taxes. Listen in as uncovers the number one thing people tend to overlook when starting their own business. Plus, learn about the difference between a single-member LLC and a sole prop, bookkeeping best practices, and more! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training Sign up for mockup madness (It's FREE!)-- https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/mockup-madness

I hate the topic of this episode. Just the mention of taxes and numbers sends shivers down my spine. But just because I wish I could ignore the issue doesn't mean it isn't important. If you're serious about your business, you need to be taking these things seriously too. Fortunately, today's guest is here to make the numbers less intimidating for small business owners like you and me.   Key Takeaways The essentials for all business owners boil down to being able to track income and expenses and having the proper legal protections in place. The two most important insurances to have for your business are general liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance. Having a contract between you and clients will set proper expectations and show that you're a true professional in your field. About Braden Drake Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax sh*t legit. Braden works primarily with service-based, creative small business owners through his courses where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, systems, and taxes.   Knowing Your Numbers Braden starts off by explaining what many business-owners get wrong. To run efficiently, we need to be implementing the right tracking systems. When you accurately know your income and expenses, not only will you be better at tax time, but you'll be better informed to make strategic business decisions. While it's often best to get professional help, there are certain steps that you can take on your own. Braden talks about how to go about forming an LLC, doing your own bookkeeping, and even how to file some of your taxes.   Protecting Your Business with Insurance and Contracts Life is unpredictable and so is business. Braden talks about important types of insurance to have to protect yourself and your livelihood. General liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance will protect you and your business from many mishaps. With all the many possibilities out there, Braden urges all of us to find an insurance agent who really understands your industry. Contracts are another thing to pay attention to. Although many of us make deals with just a handshake, putting the important parts in writing is in everyone's best interest. A well-written contract sets expectations and can protect you if things go awry. What do you dread most at tax time? Has insurance saved you from an expensive mistake? Tell me about it in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: Why your numbers matter for more than just taxes [4:50] The most important insurance considerations [11:00] What every contract needs to include [14:50] How a contract will improve your reputation [23:38] Setting expectations for pro bono projects [25:25] How to move forward in your business when you're feeling stuck [28:10] Quotes “You never want to get hate mail from the IRS. So if that's not incentive enough to be on top of your numbers, then I don't know what will be.” [4:44] “The idea of insurance is that we hope that we never need it. A lot of people say that they don't want to pay for it because they hope to never use it. Well, we hope they won't have to, but if they do, they'll be really happy they have it.” [14:37] “If I, as a client, am hiring you and I'm ready to pay you money and you don't send me a contract, I'm going to be questioning your professionalism.” [25:00] “If you're feeling stuck and challenged, first of all, you got to strip it back and ask yourself why you're feeling stuck and what's challenging you.”  [29:00]   Links: Sign up for the Onward Summit! Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group The Studio Sherpas Store Core Find Braden Drake online Follow Braden on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast  Find Braden Drake online Follow Braden on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast  Unf*ck Your Biz by Braden Drake   Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page Do you have something to share on this podcast? Fill out this form here. Be sure to take the Grow Your Video Business survey for a chance to win some incredible prizes (if we do say so ourselves!) Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Grow Your Video Business Tune in to our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

Worried they won't buy? How to choose your best-selling, gotta-have-it digital course topic.  The first digital course I ever created was on how to launch a book using social media. And when I finally launched my first-ever course into the world...it was a huuuuge flop.  I made a whopping $267 -- and I cried about it.  In retrospect, I can tell you my fatal flaw. I chose the entirely wrong digital course topic. Today, I've created and launched 8 successful digital courses that have generated over 35 million dollars in 12 years -- all because I finally chose the right digital course topic...one that my audience wanted and got them results. And I'm here to save you from the heartache I experienced during that first launch. Because choosing the right digital course topic is foundational to making sure that your audience will buy.  More specifically, the promise that you make in your digital course must get them the results that will make the most impact. But more on that in a sec... If you have zero digital course topic ideas...  ...or maybe you have a million topic ideas and couldn't possibly choose one ...or maybe you're totally stuck by thoughts like, “Honestly, what would I teach? I'm no expert.” ...this episode is for you. (Click for the episode and some serious course topic inspo!)  In it, you'll hear from six of my students, and they'll break down digital course topics that are working in the online space in real life, how they came up with their course topic, any hiccups they encountered along the way… and so much more.  Digital course topics like my student Braden's.  Braden's an attorney and tax pro who chose to teach online entrepreneurs how to legally set up their business so they could get back to the things they're really, really good at.  The result? A flexible income that allows him to spend the kind of time with his loved ones. Or Hilary Kreuger who, after years as a stay-at-home mom, created her digital course teaching communication and personal development online.  5 figures in revenue later, she's still a busy mom of 4...but now, she's bringing home the bacon. You'll hear about topics ranging from spirituality to marketing to travel and more. So no matter what industry you're in, audience you serve, experience you bring to the table, or how “ready” you feel to teach a digital course, this episode is brimming with course topic inspo to get you well on your way to choosing yours. You've got this! Here's a glance at this episode... [04:56] Adia Gooden has been a licensed clinical psychologist for ten years. She wanted to help more people and have more impact, so she created the You Are Unconditionally Worthy Course. Adia made over $26,000 on her first launch.  [09:58] Braden Drake is a small business attorney who created Legally Launched. His first launch generated $8,000. He has since made more courses and revenue while being able to spend time with those he loves most. [14:51] Hilary Krueger is a super mom who created a course called Talk Email to Me, and generated over $11,000 in revenue. She came up with the idea for the course when people kept telling her that they loved her emails.  [18:13] Sandra McLemore created the Travel Marketing Revolution digital course, showing travel advisors how to get new clients online. This has allowed her to build a 7-figure business.  [22:46] Scarlett Cochran helps professional women create streams of income to supplement their revenue and achieve financial freedom. She has generated multiple six figures with her courses. [26:08] Anne Marie Pizarrio was a nurse by trade but wanted to make a change. She launched her own holistic practice, and her course about Becoming an Akashic Records Guide and generated $10,000. Click here to listen! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy."

As design professionals, we have a high earning potential, but it's impossible to realize that level of profitability without taking some risks. To protect your business and your mental health, a layered approach to legal protection keeps you safe and able to do your best work. Braden talks attorney with us in a non-attorney way. In this episode we learn: - for maximum legal protection, it's best to seek a layered solution - initial layers of protection include insurance and contracts - after the initial layers of protection are in place, assess your personal risk aversion to decide if you need further protection - to indemnify another party is to compensate that party for losses that that party has incurred or will incur as related to a specified incident - alternative dispute resolution is a means to solving a dispute outside of court It's time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

While it doesn't take much talent to have a creative hobby, it takes skill, practice, and, most importantly, systems to monetize your creative passion and turn it into a career. By working with creatives, today's guest is able to use his skill in law and tax while also vicariously working in the creative industry through all of you amazing ‘creativepreneurs'. Braden Drake is your gay best friend who also happens to be an attorney and tax pro, but aren't talking about the boring (but necessary) legal stuff today! For that, you need to head over to Braden's podcast, Unf*ck Your Biz. Today, we are talking creating systems, standard operating procedures, and processes that work for the way YOU want to work in your business! This is a roundtable-style discussion about how our individual personalities impact the way we organize our to-dos and develop our SOPs, as well as how you can create systems that will actually benefit your business rather than wasting your valuable time as CEO. We also touch on the Profit First methodology and how it ties into getting “your legal and tax shit legit,” as Braden says. Tuning in, you'll learn about the three things you need to consider when creating standard operating procedures for your business, how to create processes that work for your personality type, and the system Braden suggests to stay legal and compliant, plus a whole lot more! Make sure not to miss this informal and informative conversation full of practical tips with your new best friend, Braden Drake. 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.

Do finances in your business intimidate you?? My friend Braden Drake helps creatives with the legal side of their business and their taxes. In this episode, he talks about what you need to do now and when you know when to hire out your finances. He also talks about creatives biggest mistake with legal and how he can help you in your business! Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax shit legit. Braden works primarily with service based, creative small business owners through his courses where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, systems and taxes. More about Braden: Facebook Group: www.bradensbesties.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake   Thank you to Satanoff Insurance for their support. Please show them support by contacting them and mentioning you heard about them here.  Website: https://www.satanoffagency.com/ Phone: 610-971-2222 Check out Foyr Interior Design Software. Go to www.foyr.com  To stay in touch with Michelle, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/designedforthecreativemind/ and join our Free Facebook Community at InteriorDesignersBusinessLaunchpad Have ideas or suggestions (or want to be considered as a guest on the show)? Email me at Hello@DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com 

Do finances in your business intimidate you?? My friend Braden Drake helps creatives with the legal side of their business and their taxes. In this episode, he talks about what you need to do now and when you know when to hire out your finances. He also talks about creatives biggest mistake with legal and how he can help you in your business! Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax shit legit. Braden works primarily with service based, creative small business owners through his courses where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, systems and taxes. More about Braden: Facebook Group: www.bradensbesties.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake   Thank you to Satanoff Insurance for their support. Please show them support by contacting them and mentioning you heard about them here.  Website: https://www.satanoffagency.com/ Phone: 610-971-2222 Check out Foyr Interior Design Software. Go to www.foyr.com  To stay in touch with Michelle, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/designedforthecreativemind/ and join our Free Facebook Community at InteriorDesignersBusinessLaunchpad Have ideas or suggestions (or want to be considered as a guest on the show)? Email me at Hello@DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com 

This week the Hot Young Designers welcome Braden Drake - your new GBF and a licensed attorney and tax professional. If you're thinking this is going to be boring, trust that it's anything but! Braden educates creative business owners with his courses, mastermind groups, and his podcast - Unfuck Your Biz. On this episode he's talking about taxes, business entities, cash flow, and his Birkenstock collection. Questions/comments? Email us at https://mailto:hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com/ (hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com) Follow Rebecca http://www.instagram.com/studioplumb (Instagram) + http://www.studioplumb.com/ (Website) Follow Shaun http://www.instagram.com/wrenstedinteriors (Instagram) + http://www.wrenstedinteriors.com/ (Website) Stuff they mention Braden's Book: https://www.bradendrake.com/book (UnFuck Your Biz) Listen to Braden's https://www.bradendrake.com/podcast (Podcast) Follow Braden on https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/ (Instagram) Braden likes using the Qapital savings account Use Code: ub4333yd Braden's new Birkenstock https://www.birkenstock.com/us/rotterdam-micro-fibre/rotterdam-sporttech-microfibre-0-evarubber-m_1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0-6ABhDMARIsAFVdQv8YnukAiR8limWl5ajP0iV1jD5U9HK3hjTcq9_9G_pAsuy1D8tJwAUaArB2EALw_wcB (Rotterdam) or https://www.birkenstock.com/us/kyoto-oiled-leather%2Fsuede-leather/kyoto-suede-oiledleathersuedeleather-0-eva-u_3974.html#lang=en_US&q=kyoto (Kyoto) Join his https://www.facebook.com/groups/375843312994732/ (Facebook) group

Running a business generally means competing priorities. Focus on sales or get our "back-of-the-house" in order? Sales wins every time, but that can cause some headaches down the road...with the IRS for example. Ain't nobody got time for that. Braden Drake, lawyer, author, educator, shares his perspective on establishing your business entity, saving for quarterly taxes and, most importantly....paying yourself! Looking for the show notes for this episode? www.everythingcoworking.com/episodes/186

Kelsey and Jess talk to Braden Drake, an incredible lawyer, author of "Unf*ck Your Biz", and a creative entrepreneur's dream guest. He breaks down what it looks like to service creatives and how he got here, Facebook group marketing strategies, what the Qapital app can do for your taxes, and if your contracts will hold up in court (hint: it's partially based on which words you capitalize?!). Plus, he'll keep you laughing the whole way through.  @bradenadamdrake @designduopodcast

In this episode of Refine for Wedding Planners, lawyer Braden Drake is joining me to talk about taxes, cash flow, legal entities and more! We cover the following in our chat: The difference in coaching session types: pick your brain vs prepared and strategic The cost Why it's not sustainable for a coach Other helpful options Find this episode helpful? Please share it in your IG stories and leave me a review so others find our golden truth. Thanks for listening! Find Braden here: Webinar: https://bit.ly/BradenWebinar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake/ Unf*ck Your Biz - The Book: https://www.bradendrake.com/book

Today we're talking to Braden Drake, who describes himself as "your gay best friend, but also an attorney who's going to help you with your taxes." Braden somehow manages to make a boring (yet super-important) topic actually interesting, and gives us 3 mistakes we're probably making with our cash flow and taxes. On the show, you'll hear about Braden's upcoming masterclass, "SETTING UP YOUR CASH FLOW, TAXES, AND LEGALITIES FOR 2021", which is Tuesday November 10th at either 12PM EST or 3PM EST, and you can sign up at BradenDrake.com/Masterclass. Also, if you’re a planner and wanting to make some intentional changes to your inquiry and consultation process as well as your package offerings, this workshop is designed for you.   This is two hours of live instruction and then a live Q&A. The link to sign up is bit.ly/plannerpricingworkshop.   This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the long haul. The doors are currently closed for The Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open. Weddings for Real on Social Media: Instagram: @weddingsforreal Facebook: @weddingsforreal twitter: @weddingsforreal The host of the show is Megan Gillikin, owner and lead consultant at A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning.  She's also available for wedding and hospitality business consulting and can be reached at megan@weddingsforreal.com. Weddings for Real is edited and produced by Earfluence. 

When I started thinking about colleagues and friends that I wanted to bring on the show, I knew I needed to start with my good friend, Braden Drake. Braden Drake is an attorney and tax professional who is well-versed in all things small business, entrepreneurship, and taxes and he teaches and empowers creative entrepreneurs through his membership and group program. As my very first guest expert interview for this podcast, Braden is here to clear up the questions a lot of you have about the legal side of your coaching business, from contracts and taxes to insurance, and more. I'm so proud to share this interview with you - let's dive right in!       If you want to learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   * * * * * *   Discover your Coaching Superpower! Go to https://coachingquiz.com to learn more about your strengths – and what to look out for – as a coach. Want to connect further? Follow me on Instagram and continue the discussion in the Coach with Clarity Facebook group. Want to work together? Become a Coach with Clarity Member today!

Braden Drake is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is, “Your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax shit legit.” Braden works primarily with service-based, creative small business owners through his membership and course where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, and taxes. In this episode, Braden shares why he decided as a child that he wanted to write a book one day, the event that happened at an Airbnb we were staying in together that led to him finally writing that book, his and least favorite parts of the writing process, how he started the writing process with half of his book already written, the two main goals he hopes to accomplish with publishing his book, how his book helps business owners get their head out of the sand when it comes to the legal and tax aspects of their business, when he learned it was important to write like a real person and not a lawyer, how his love for Harry Potter dictates how he spends all his free time every October, and more.   Listen here or on your favorite podcast player, and let me know what you think! Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram (@jodibrandoneditorial).   Have a book idea for your business but aren’t sure where to start? Check out my Jump-Start Guide here.

Most of us can do with a little help with the tax and accounting side of our businesses and we have just the person to talk us through the important parts of this process! Back on the show is our friend Braden Drake, who runs Braden Drake Law, where he works with a handful of one on one clients to sort out their tax and legal issues. His mission is to help as many people get as much of their business on the right track and running smoothly! He believes strongly in treating yourself like the CEO you need to be and in this episode, he covers exactly what this looks like. Spoiler alert! Braden has just finished writing a book that is about to be published! It is called Unf*ck Your Biz and details the service that Braden provides for his clients.  Braden does an amazing job of unpacking the framework of the book for us and shares the initial steps in tackling the biggest and most common mistakes he comes across. He talks about the 'oh shit cycle' that business owners get into with their taxes, how to know you are in this, and how to go about getting out! Braden shares many of our biz philosophies, striving to help you become profitable, paying yourself, and paying your taxes. We know tax can sound a bit boring but Braden is amazing at making it fun and lighthearted, so make sure to stay tuned as we get into some strategy! 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.

There’s often a misconception that you have to launch many times before you really start to generate significant revenue. While that may have been the story at one point and time, I’ve seen my students debunk that myth over and over again using the Digital Course Academy framework.  Today, I’m going to share four inspiring first launch stories from my students. You’re going to hear about: Eva Beronius’ $22,000 first launch Braden Drake’s first launch which generated $4,000  Chant’l Martin’s $5,000 first launch Melissa Groves Azzaro’s first launch that brought in $26,000 My hope is that you walk away from this episode knowing that if you have the desire in your heart to create a course and if you’re willing to do the work, you can generate significant revenue in under a year. ***Also, are you signed up for my free masterclass, How To Create and Launch a Profitable Digital Course From Scratch? Click the link for more details and to save your spot!*** This episode is brought to you by Acuity Scheduling, a scheduling platform that will help you to book more clients, get paid on time, and automate and organize your business’ day-to-day tasks. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free -- no credit card required. Click here to automate your schedule! This episode is also brought to you by The Draw Shop, a service to perfect your elevator pitch. Do you ever tell people what you do and they look at you a little…funny? Like they don’t totally get it? It happens to me, too. With The Draw Shop, you meet with an expert copywriter to create an exceptional elevator pitch and one-page visual story to compel prospects to respond right now. For a limited time, The Draw Shop is offering Online Marketing Made Easy listeners their service for nearly ONE-THIRD the regular price. Get your word-perfect pitch today at The Draw Shop. Where there’s clarity, there’s revenue. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Chatting it up with long time friend and tax lawyer Braden Drake. With most of us going digital during these pandemic times, Braden talks about how he got started in the online space, sharing his knowledge and wisdom in how to create and rock your online course to deliver the teachings and messages you want that sell. It’s not impossible to start an online course or mastermind that can help you bring in passive income, and this episode will teach you just that.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:   How He Got Started  Creating Your First Course  Course Creating Through Covid  Masterclass   

In today’s episode, Braden Drake, an attorney and tax professional, shares how he launched his signature course going from being a one-on-one service provider to an online business model that better fits his working style. He shares *everything* about his launch: what he did, what worked, what didn't, the metrics behind it, and several juicy details to propel your own launch to success.  Get full show notes and more information here: LaunchYourself.co/37

So many business owners jump into business without thinking about all the behind-the-scenes work that needs doing. That leaves you and your business vulnerable.  Don’t learn the hard way; learn directly from a legal and tax expert. Today’s guest can help! I’m talking with Braden Drake about the five layers of protection that every business must have. He covers everything from what insurance you should have, whether you need to copyright your work, what it means to register your business and so much more. Not only that, but Braden is hosting a free LIVE webinar on Monday, August 17 JUST for listeners of the Stories in Small Business podcast (and your friends). Share this link with others who need to take care of their own businesses too.  About Braden Drake Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is “Your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax shit legit.” Braden works primarily with service based, creative small business owner through his membership and course where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, and taxes. Visit his website or follow him on Instagram. Mentioned in This Episode 5 Layers of Legal Protection webinar

Let's talk about getting legal protection for your online business, so things like LLC, contracts, insurance, tax etc.Now the information is going to be specifically for the US, so if you’re not from the US, the advice that you’ll hear may not be the right one for you depending on where you’re from.Today’s guest is the very lovely Braden Drake. He is a California licensed attorney and he also has his master's in tax law.While Braden owns his own law firm, his true passion is educating small business owners on legal and tax issues through his podcast, membership, and course. He calls himself your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax shit legit.

Today we welcome Braden Drake of Braden Drake Law. He's the host and founder of one of my favorite podcasts, UNF*CK YOUR BIZ, and the super cool online community resource by the same name. Braden is dedicated to providing legit legal and tax education to the creative entrepreneur community. In this episode we talk about […]

Today we welcome Braden Drake of Braden Drake Law. He’s the host and founder of one of my favorite podcasts, UNF*CK YOUR BIZ, and the super cool online community resource by the same name. Braden is dedicated to providing legit legal and tax education to the creative entrepreneur community. In this episode we talk about […]

I didn’t pay my taxes for the first two years of running a business because I didn’t know what the hell I was doing.If you work for the IRS, please don’t come after me because I’ve got good news! I filed my taxes two months EARLY this year!So how did I go from being tax-newbie Kristi to tax-savvy Kristi? >> I met Braden Drake. Braden is a California-licensed attorney who has a master's in tax law. *Yea, you read that right: MASTERS IN TAX LAW. Just reading those words make me want to bang my head against a wall saying wowthatsoundslikeshit over and over again.*This episode is a conversation I’m having with my gay BFF who’s helped me get my legal and tax shit legit. When you finish the episode and you inevitably want more of Braden, it’s your lucky day my friend!On April 1st at 6PM CST (4PM PST), Braden and I will be hopping on Zoom for a completely free, completely fun, completely fabulous webinar focusing on YOUR finances! In 60 minutes, we’ll cover everything you need to know about paying yourself, cutting down monthly expenses, and implementing a cash flow policy that’ll make your head spin!For more information and to sign up for this FREE webinar, head to https://www.bradendrake.com/kristi. I’ll see you there!

In Part Two of our Coronavirus Series, we chat with Braden Drake all about contracts, client communication, & cash flow. He brought super valuable information to this show, and helped us with things we should add to our contracts for the future, ways to speak with your clients about your policies, and ways to help your cash flow during the Coronavirus crisis.

Join The Legal Paige as she sits down with San Diego based attorney Braden Drake, to chat all about the new independent contractor law, AB5, that went into effect January 1, 2020.

Do you have a handle on your business finances? Friends, you NEED to have a handle on this so you can keep track of how much you’re making and spending and have an accurate handle on how your business is doing. Plus, we need an IRS audit like we need a hole in the head!Today, I’m giving you a breakdown of the bank accounts, transfer rules, and percentages you should allot for your salary, expenses, taxes and more that you can use as a starting point for your 2020 financial plan.For a visual of this episode, head to www.coffeewithkristi.com/blog/2020finances! And to sign up for Qapital, visit www.qapital.com and get $5 just for opening the app by using my code f239f99x. A HUGE thank you to Braden Drake of Unf*ck Your Biz podcast! Connect with Braden at @bradenademdrake on Instagram and check out his website www.bradendrake.com for his contract templates, free facebook group, accounting courses and incredible freebies like a DIY contract audit checklist, his “be your own tax pro” guide, or his small biz blueprint on how to determine what business entity to form. I told you he’s legit! To sign up for Qapital, visit www.qapital.com and get $5 just for opening the app by using my code f239f99x. If you like trainings like this one and you are a brand new virtual assistant or want to start a VA business, get yo booty on the waitlist for Booked Out VA, friend! Braden hosts a live class for my students every round of Booked Out VA so this might be the PERFECT storm for you to learn about finances and accounting along with everything else that goes into owning a virtual biz such as marketing, finding clients, and ultimately getting booked weeks if not months in advance. Learn more or join the waitlist for the next enrollment period at coffeewithkristi.com/bookedoutva.

This week is all about taxes with lawyer and tax expert Braden Drake. Bradon works with small business creatives to help wrap their head around tax season and help their businesses get their legal shit legit.  Whether you are a new or veteran in the business, if you need a little brushing up on how to do taxes as a creativepreneur, this is the episode for you!  KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Calculating At Your Base  Money and Taxes  Be Your Own Tax Pro  Quarterly Taxes  Paying Yourself  Creativepreneur    RENEE TALKED ABOUT: affiliate links  https://bradendrakelaw.com/ bradendrake.com  https://www.unfuckyourbiz.com/ https://www.qapital.com/ 

In this episode of Marketing Personalities, Brit Kolo interviews Braden Drake, who is Your Legal Gay Best Friend and Founder of Braden Drake Law. Listen in to hear Brit and Braden’s discussion about pushing boundaries in your industry and taking a stance for what you believe in as an ENTP. Links Mentioned: Braden’s Online Course and Membership Site Braden’s Law Firm Braden on Instagram

Today on the podcast we have Braden Drake, a California licensed attorney with a master’s degree in tax law joining our conversation. He runs an education company that teaches other small business owners how to get the legal and tax stuff in order to ultimately unf*ck your business framework! He’s a pro at sorting out all the accounting and tax mess we make in our businesses, all those things that are totally befuddling to most of us!  You’ll be happy to hear that he dishes out a lot of great strategy regarding lawyer-y things, and towards the end of our talk, he also gives away an awesome resource. If you need to do some damage control or brush up on your know-how around the sticky issues like choosing the right entity, paying quarterly taxes and avoiding Frankenstein contracts, be sure to tune in! 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.

OK, show of hands, who here sits around and talks about money like it's no big deal? I'm willing to bet, very few of you are raising your hand now. Money and finances are one of those taboo topics it seems that no one really wants to ask about but really has a lot of questions they want answered. Well, you're in luck because today our topic is what to do with and how to handle your money with our guest Braden Drake. Bookkeeping, taxes, and paying yourself. We'll cover all that and more! In this episode, you'll hear about: Meet Braden and hear his story First foundational steps for your income Breaking down good bookkeeping needs When do you need a professional How to classify your expenses What things are tax deductible Managing profits and paying yourself Benefits of a S-Corporation Employees vs Independent Contractors Taxes you might need to pay RESOURCES WE MENTION:  Kristin Binford Venue Consultant – new venue owners' Facebook group and Masterclass EventStable – save $100 on your order Small Business Start Up Guide book – use code AISLEFILE10 to save 10% The Venue Owner Shop – use code FIRSTORDER to save 15% on your first order The Contract Law Shop – use code KELLYEWELL10 to save 10% ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Braden Drake is a California-licensed attorney who primarily works with creative small business owners. He also has a master's degree in tax law and serves as a tax consultant, bookkeeping, and tax preparer under his second business, Creativepreneur Consulting. Which also has its own podcast, the Creativepreneur Podcast. BE A FRIEND:  Leave an iTunes review here. BE A GUEST:  Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge about running a wedding venue? Know someone who is? Email us at kelly@aislefilespodcast.com to let us know why you'd be a great person interview! Find full show notes from this episode here. — Connect with Aisle Files Podcast Online Website: www.aislefilespodcast.com  Email: kelly@aislefilespodcast.com Instagram: @aislefilespodcast Facebook: @aislefilespodcast The Aisle Files Podcast is created and produced by Kelly Ewell, owner of 48 Fields Farm.

Welcome Wedpreneurs!Today I'm joined by Attorney Braden Drake - known as "your gay best friend, but also an Attorney who will do your taxes!" We're talking about layers of protection in your wedding business - not the most glamorous topic, but one that is absolutely critical in your business! Braden is sharing some basic steps you can take to ensure that your wedding business is properly protected - AND - he'll be continuing the conversation LIVE in the Wedpreneur Community next week!

Meet Braden Drake: your legal GBF and the man behind the Creativepreneur Community; an online legal and tax resource for small business creatives. As a small business attorney with a Master's in tax law, he's fluent in all things most creatives would happily avoid: business setup, taxes, payroll, retirement...you get the picture. In this episode, he shares the 3 most common legal mistakes almost all small businesses (new or well-established) make at some point or another. Follow Braden at The Unf*ck Your Biz Podcast, http://www.bradendrake.com and on Instagram at @bradenadamdrake Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty 

Braden is your gay best friend but an attorney who can also do your taxes. Helping you reduce confusion and stress when it comes to filing the right paperwork when starting a business. And today he's here to share how you can launch your business legally. Plus the different types of business entities, what they mean, and which one is ideal for you.   Be sure to follow Braden on Instagram and check out his website for all of his amazing courses, freebies, and services he has available!   Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com   Want help creating learning how to be your boss - from setting your schedule to planning out your launches and working with clients?  Schedule a private 60-minute Strategy Session with me to get started today! Use code PODCASTLISTENER to get $50 off your first session  https://www.chelseabfoster.com/strategysession    Connect with Braden: Instagram: @bradenadamdrake Website: www.bradendrakelaw.com Creativepreneur Community: www.creativepreneur.community Facebook Group: The Creativepreneur Community:www.facebook.com/groups/375843312994732   Connect with Chelsea: Instagram: @chelseabfoster  Website: www.chelseabfoster.com The Empowered Boss Lab: www.theempoweredbosslab.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelseabfoster/support

Braden Drake is the legal and tax guy for creativepreneurs, all entrepreneurs really. Listen to this episode to get step by step instructions to get your business legally legit. Find Braden at www.BradenDrakeLaw.com & on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bradenadamdrake Thanks for listening! www.Instagram.com/hashitoutbabes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hashitout/support

Braden Drake kinda broke the mold in his industry. As a practicing lawyer and bookkeeper, he decided to take a risk and show his clients his real personality instead of playing a buttoned-up, ultra professional version that he really didn't want to be. Braden shares his pivotal moment when he decided to really “let people in” and how it helped him create a brand that attracts not just clients, but raving fans. Don’t forget to grab a screenshot of this episode and share with your entrepreneur friends on Instagram and Facebook. Tag me [@linsibrownson] so I can thank you! Episode Links: Show notes: https://sparkandvictory.com/12 Visit Braden Drake Law website and check out the resource vault Connect with Braden @bradenadamdrake on Instagram Connect with Braden on Facebook Connect with Linsi @linsibrownson on Instagram Connect with Linsi on Facebook Visit Spark Collaborative for coaching and creative direction

Today we're talking about taxes. Go put yourself a glass of wine! Or grab a cupcake or something. If you have tax questions, we have answers! Our special guest, Braden Drake, LOVES talking about taxes, and we love Braden, so let's get to it.

Today we're talking about taxes. Go put yourself a glass of wine! Or grab a cupcake or something. If you have tax questions, we have answers! Our special guest, Braden Drake, LOVES talking about taxes, and we love Braden, so let's get to it.

Find Braden online at https://bradendrakelaw.com/ Learn to buy a Business at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Sign up for my emails at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Related Article: Do you use the right paperwork with your customers or clients? Braden works with small business owners all over the US and gives us some insight into the trouble and fixes regarding engagements. What does a good client contract need? What’s wrong with what many businesses use? I even tell a funny story about how I changed a contract before signing it without the other party realizing it. It’s good. Seriously, it’s not boring. Watch the video of our chat here: https://youtu.be/UNhSD1R7JH4 Learn how to buy a successful business at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Book a call with me at www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett Stop missing my videos and other news. Join my email list here: www.DavidCBarnettList.com #entrepreneurship #smallbiz #business #contract #legal

As we bring 2018 to a close, many of us are re-evaluating our businesses, figuring out what's working & what's not working, and making goals for 2019. We figured this was an awesome time to invite Braden Drake onto the show to chat with us about business entities! Braden is a small business lawyer & tax lawyer here in San Diego, and he's a genius at making hard to grasp (and let's face it, boring) topics interesting!! On today's episode, Braden helps explain the differences between sole proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corps.