Podcasts about creative counsel

I'm so excited to have the opportunity to talk to Brittany Ratelle about Business Law  Brittany Ratelle is an attorney who helps creators and online business owners become more confident entrepreneurs. She has helped hundreds of founders protect and grow their brands and has worked with the Bucket List Family, Blogilates, Sharon Says So, Glo Atanmo, Hope Scope, Jordan Page, Ashley Lemieux, Cake by Courtney, Kelsey Nixon, Six Sisters and others. With a background in PR, marketing, and law, Brittany helps modern entrepreneurs navigate the digital landscape without losing their minds (or sense of humor). She believes in the power of cute office supplies AND good contracts and hosts a weekly podcast, Creative Counsel for Entrepreneurs, with business tips and inspiring founder stories from successful creative entrepreneurs. Brittany lives with her hunky husband and four kiddos in her beautiful hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho but helps entrepreneurs all over the US. She also runs an e-commerce shop selling DIY legal resources called Creative Contracts. You can connect with her on Instagram at @brittanyratelle. REDEFINE BUSINESS COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redefineyourbiz INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brittni.schroeder/ SHOWNOTES: https://brittnischroeder.com/podcast/client-boundaries  

The podcast world has blown up over the past decade, so the rules for podcasting have changed rapidly and significantly. How can a strong personal brand and social media presence improve your chances of gaining a large podcast following? Good news - The Podcast Princess has the answer!    Hala Taha, dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on LinkedIn and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Her show was recently awarded a 2022 Webby Honoree and is currently on track to bring in over $1M in revenue in advertising sponsorship deals in 2022.   In this episode, Hala joins attorney Brittany Ratelle on the Creative Counsel podcast to share big trends and opportunities in the podcasting space and dish on how Hala used battle-tested skills and perseverance to grow a nationally-ranked podcast from the ground up.    Topics Include:  - What to do when your friends and family don't “get” what you're trying to do  - Hala's exact LinkedIn re-targeting recipe  - What is happening with podcasting, YouTube, and long-form video  - What a personal brand should be doing to elevate their offerings  - How to overcome a scarcity mindset, especially in crowded fields  - What you should (and shouldn't) be doing in your podcast journey  - How to monetize your podcast (with ads and beyond!)  - And other topics…   Brittany Ratelle is a lawyer who helps creators, creatives, and online entrepreneurs cut through the overwhelm of getting their businesses legally legit. She has a background in PR, marketing, and law and has helped hundreds of business owners easily navigate the process of protecting their businesses, like Brit+Co, Six Sisters' Stuff, The Alison Show, The Bucket List Family, and YAP Media. She also hosts the Creative Counsel podcast, which helps creative entrepreneurs and influencers confidently grow and scale their modern brands. Resources Mentioned: Creative Contracts: https://creativecontracts.co/ Creative Counsel Podcast: https://brittanyratelle.com/podcast#podcast  Brittany's Website: https://brittanyratelle.com/  Brittany's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-ratelle-a4563232/  Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/?hl=en  Brittany's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyratellelaw/  Sponsored By:  Shopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profiting Delta Air Lines - Visit delta.com/travelwell to learn more. Swag.com - Go to swag.com/yap and get 10% off your order Titan - Head to Titan.com/YAP and get a free $25 investment into another one of Titan's portfolios More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me and seasoned entrepreneur Sara Urquhart as we share stories (good and bad) about business partnerships and give you the tips you need to make smart business partnership decisions. Sarah spells out the critical questions that you should ask yourself when you are deciding whether to go solo, bring on a partner, and how to navigate changing roles, expectations, and life events that can threaten successful business partnerships. If you are in a business partnership (or planning on being in one!) ESPECIALLY if you are going into business with friends, or family, don't miss this deep dive episode!  In this episode:  Why a lot of female founders think they "need" a business partner and how to overcome it What you should look for in a good business partner How to evaluate business partnership compatibility How to use dynamic equity to make business partnerships more fair How to structure more peaceful partnership check-ins What intellectual property issues need to be addressed between business partners early in the "business marriage" What's a "business prenup" and why do you need one +++ more! Links:  SaraU Productions Sara's Instagram Slicing Pie E-Myth Revisited Alt Summit Shift Gathering   HELPFUL RESOURCES Creative Counsel Episode 45 - Business Partnerships 101   Operating Agreement Template - the business "prenup"   Make sure you're legally legit with my free legal workbook!   Do you have the contracts you need in place? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your business at creativecontracts.co.   Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.   Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.   LET'S CONNECT Interested in working together for one-on-one legal services? Book some time on my calendar!   *Not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship. For informational purposes only.*

Courtney Brown is the CEO and founder of Cents of Style and Be Fulfilled, two multimillion-dollar Utah-based eCommerce companies. Cents of Style aims to bring the latest in clothing and accessories in an accessible and affordable way while Be Fulfilled aims to help influencers develop, source, ship, and service their own product lines.  In this episode of Creative Counsel, Courtney shares her 15-year journey in building her companies from the ground up, including some giant pivots and bringing her husband into the businesses full-time. She also geeks out with me about how we've had a front-row seat to the changing shape of eCommerce, especially with brands grown through influencer and affiliate marketing. Courtney also shares how to create business boundaries, especially when working with friends, how to handle the inevitable curveballs that come with physical product, her best tips on hiring and managing team members, and how to approach the constant problem-solving that is part of the entrepreneurial journey. In this episode:  what to do when what you're working hard but not making any money why affiliate marketing is a win-win how to work with your spouse in your business hiring on skillset vs. mindset what to do if you have problems with your physical product should you source overseas if you're worried about copycats what the "netflix" hours are and how you can be using them to your advantage why not everyone will start or success in business Courtney's favorite business books what you should be doing to check in your vision every year Courtney Brown's Quotes:  "If you're passionate about something, don't let that deter you.There will always be something standing in the way. There will always be a challenge. That's where the opportunity lies. If you can figure out how to solve the problem that others say is impossible. That's the largest opportunity if you can figure it out." "If it were easy, everyone would do it. But your willingness to find solutions to the problems and move beyond them to shift, to change. And to keep going -- that is the number one predictor of success." "Let's not forget the market is enormous. You don't need the whole pie. I don't want the whole pie. I just want a little piece of it. I want to create enough value that people see the value and want to participate in it. You can take up a little bit of the pie and live a very beautiful life and help and bless a lot of people." Links: Krazy Coupon Lady Hip2Save Essentialism by Greg McKeown Good to Great by Jim Collins The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz   Other podcast interviews with Courtney:  Fight Like a Mother: Raising Kids with Mental Illness Dr. Julie Hanks: Healing Aspirational Shame Nitty Gritty: Courtney and John Brown   Connect with Courtney Courtney's Instagram Cents of Style Be Fulfilled Contract Templates for eCommerce Companies: Website BUNDLE 2.     Client Service Agreement Operating Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement Affiliate Agreement Pop-up Shop Retail Agreement Wholesale Retail Agreement Giveaway/promotions bundle Model Release   Brand Protection: Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Like to listen and learn?  Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio   Let's Connect Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.

Worried about recession rumors? Want to get your online or creative business as resilient as it can be? Business attorney Brittany Ratelle guides you through the most important things you can change in your business to help set up business boundaries and protect your profits and peace.  In this episode:  what do you actually need in your website footer what are the new privacy laws in 2023 and do they matter if you're a smaller website what is negative option marketing and how can you avoid it  why did Vonage and ABC Mouse get into trouble with the FTC what is the best practice for cancellation for a subscription business what are the most important contracts for a service business what should be in a good client service agreement how old blog post photos could cost you money and how to fix them are those copyright infringement scary letters real for real what's a business prenup and do you need one how you can create a real business boundary Quotes:  "I don't believe in fearmongering. I do believe in preparation and I also believe in opportunity." "The ability to self-confront and to be able to challenge yourself and to be able to work through these issues is a really important critical skill for a business partner." Other Episodes   Episode 45: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS: 5 TIPS FOR A GOOD FOUNDER'S AGREEMENT   Contract Templates mentioned in this episode:   Website BUNDLE Client Service Agreement Operating Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement Giveaway/promotions bundle Model Release   Brand Protection: Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Like to listen and learn?  Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio   Let's Connect Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.

Worried about crossing your t's and dotting your i's as your brand is growing? Today I'm joined by Brittany Ratelle, an attorney for creators and online business owners, and she shares with you how to protect you and your business legally as your brand exposure increases. We discuss a handful of different legal do's and don'ts in today's episode, sharing the common pitfalls that happen throughout the growth stage and what you can do to prepare yourself for the future. Whether you're in team expansion mode and you are wondering how you should legally classify your team that is helping you expand your business, or curious at what point you should trademark the ideas you have, we touch on so many areas in this episode. From how to manage the legalities behind business partnerships, Instagram giveaways, and the confusion behind the terms, to working with affiliates and how to protect your brand and educate your affiliates on how to use the assets correctly, you'll leave with a notebook full of areas you might need to tidy up in your business. And if you're a team member or looking to work with a brand with high exposure we cover how to protect your brand and previous work inside of your employment contract.  Brittany shares that you should set up your business as if you're building an empire to last (even if this isn't in the roadmap) to ensure you're protected as your brand exposure increases.  Learn more about my guest:Brittany Ratelle is an attorney who helps creators and online business owners become more confident entrepreneurs. She has helped hundreds of founders protect and grow their brands and has worked with the Bucket List Family, Blogilates, Sharon Says So, Glo Atanmo, Jordan Page, Ashley Lemieux, Cake by Courtney, Kelsey Nixon, Six Sisters and others.  With a background in PR, marketing, and law, Brittany helps modern entrepreneurs navigate the digital landscape without losing their minds (or sense of humor). She believes in the power of cute office supplies AND good contracts and hosts a weekly podcast, Creative Counsel for Entrepreneurs, with business tips and inspiring founder stories from successful creative entrepreneurs. Brittany lives with her hunky husband and four kiddos in her beautiful hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho but helps clients all over the US. She also runs an e-commerce shop selling DIY legal resources called Creative Contracts.  Brittany's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/Website: https://brittanyratelle.com/Grab your contract templates: https://creativecontracts.co/Launch Legal Workbook, download for free: https://brittany-ratelle.mykajabi.com/Legally%20Legit%20Workbook  Connect with Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/If you're ready to transition from full-time Marketer to full-time Founder of your own business apply for the Rainmaker Residency™: https://rainmakerresidency.com/Skip the formal recruiting process and learn how to source rainmaker applicants that are already connected to you: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-hiring-kitDelving deep into the tough topics we often face as scaling business owners that AREN'T talked about often, sign up to The Rainmaker Report: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-report

Hala Taha joins attorney Brittany Ratelle on the Creative Counsel podcast to share macro podcasting trends and reveal how Hala used battle-tested skills (and perseverance) to grow a 7-figure business podcast and podcasting agency from the ground up. Hala Taha, dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP)  Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Hala has interviewed star-studded guests from Matthew McConaughey to Seth Godin and her show was recently awarded as a 2022 Webby Honoree and is currently on track to bring in over $1M in revenue in advertising sponsorship deals in 2022. In this episode, you'll hear: What to do when your friends and family don't "get" what you're trying to do Hala's exact LinkedIn re-targeting recipe What is happening with podcasting, YouTube and long-form video What a personal brand should be doing to elevate their offerings How to overcome a scarcity mindset, especially in crowded fields What you should (and shouldn't) be doing in your podcast journey How to monetize your podcast (with ads and beyond!) ++++ MORE! Connect with Hala: Hala's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: @halataha Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE that will guide you step-by-step on how to legalize your modern small business and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for growing your creative business. Are you a podcaster? If you interview guests, make sure you are using a GUEST RELEASE so you can repurpose all that awesome content (including on short-form video) If you are ready to get monetized through sponsorships, make sure you have a legit agreement when the brand says "Yes!" to your pitch with a PODCAST SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT, especially for 360-deals where you are leveraging other channels. Brand Protection Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with me, Attorney Brittany Ratelle about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets. Let's Connect Browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting with me on Instagram @brittanyratelle!

Kristen Ley, founder of Thimblepress® shares her wholesale secrets from being in the stationery businesses for more than a decade. Thimblepress is an international lifestyle company that encourages kindness and inspires fun, through her artisan cards, Push-Pop Confetti, and viral hits like the "Your butt looks great in those jeans!" card. In their interview with attorney for creators Brittany Ratelle, Kristen dives into her creative process, how she launched Thimblepress and grew it to an internationally successful company as a passionate creative, businesswoman, coach, and woman of faith. Kristen has grown Thimblepress as a reflection of her life, love of her family, and reflecting back on one of her favorite places in the world; one of them being her home in Jackson, Mississippi. In this episode:  How Kristen got started with an antique letterpress The journey from side hustle to “burning the ships behind her” when she left a safe corporate job Pros and cons of trade shows (and how Kristen did her first few all on her own!) How she decides what she wants to offer for wholesale - and how she coaches other people through these decisions Pricing for wholesale profitability What sparks her creativity for new art products Why Kristen shares about her faith alongside her business How Kristen teaches her coaching clients who want to get into licensing or wholesale Kristen's advice for overcoming “noise” on social media How to hire the right way The three things your customers want – guaranteed! Online wholesale outlets Kristen mentions (where you can find Thimblepress):  ABOUND  Bulletin  Kristen's questions for creatives who want to expand:  Where are you actually making your money? Where are you spending your time? (What you're doing over there – is that actually making you money?) Are you excited about it? Don't invest in something that doesn't excite you, just because others are. What about YOU? Have you done the “time, heart, money” analysis like Katie Hunt from Proof to Product recommends? Have you developed a brand book?  Can you make a pitch about your work?   Quotes:  “I have been running this business since 2012 and it looks very different than it did, but the integrity and the core values of our brand have always remained the same.”   “When you hire, if people don't align with your core values, it's going to make communicating with them and them going out and communicating for your brand super difficult.”   “You need saved three months of being able to pay your employees in a savings account because those times will get hard – things can happen out of your control.”   “One of the worst things I've done in my business is having to let people go – and that usually comes from hiring too fast.”   “I feel like I'm making a difference in people's day-to-day – even if they're little small differences. I visualize all those little small products, like every greeting card that goes out, those hundreds of thousands of push-pops of confetti, out into the world. And I think of every time we send something out, it's like a little red heart. So I picture all these little red hearts everywhere.” “A legal lesson I learned the hard way - if you file for a provisional patent application, make sure you follow up within a year later and file the actual patent, or you lose that right forever.” “Don't look around at what everyone else is doing and make the right decisions for you, your family, your company, your faith, all those things like are so important.” “Don't make work your idol – make it part of your life, but not the hero. Because you're the hero - not what you do.” “I always say people don't ask for what they want enough. Pitch yourself as much as you can. The more you ask - just mathematically - the more yes's you're going to get.” “You have to big be your biggest cheerleader. If you're not going to be excited about the things that you're doing, how do you expect anyone else to be excited for you? “For promoting yourself, sometimes you have to yell when even when you think it's a whisper, especially on social media. Sometimes, I feel like I'm saying things over and over again, and that I feel like I'm yelling at them but truthfully, it's not that because we're all inundated with noise.” “I always say it boils down to three things. People just want to feel seen, loved, and heard. If you can make your customers feel seen and loved and heard, I would say job well done.”   Resources:  Wholesale Agreement Template Pop-up shop Agreement Template Website BUNDLE    Kristen:  Thimblepress Business Coaching by Kristen Ley (1:1 creative call, monthly mentoring and weekend workshops) Kristen's Stronger Together Facebook Group Her Vision Board and Dream Workshop download   OTHER EPISODES   Episode 74: 7 Biggest Legal Mistakes Physical Product Companies Make   Contract Templates mentioned in this episode:   Website BUNDLE Wholesale Pop-up shop Independent Contractor Agreement     Brand Protection: Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Like to listen and learn?  Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio   Let's Connect Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.

Want to avoid the 7 biggest legal mistakes that physical product and eCommerce companies make? Attorney Brittany Ratelle walks through the most common mistakes that land modern product companies in legal hot water and how you can avoid these headaches as a small business owner.   Here are the top 7 mistakes:  1. No operating agreement or business “prenup” Operating agreements, also known as founder or partnership agreements, define the roles and responsibilities of a business and are a private binding contract that outlines equity, exit planning, intellectual property ownership, non-compete obligations, manager roles and how decision-making will be handled in a business partnership. These agreements are sometimes dubbed as business “prenups” or prenuptial agreements because, without them, many businesses can end with ugly business divorces with multiple parties claiming they had a different understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the business, whether they are fighting over assets or liabilities. *Highly recommend when you start a business with friends or family!*   2. Failure to protect intellectual property   There are 4 main types of intellectual property with different tools to protect them: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Intellectual property protection and boundaries can increase the value of a company and its brand, its products, and the way in which it solves problems for consumers. If you don't protect your own intellectual property, you can get ripped off by other companies and if you don't pay attention to your own practices, you can be at risk of infringing on someone else's property by using intellectual property that doesn't belong to you. If you have protected your own IP (intellectual property), you may be able to license it out and make additional revenue streams and grow your company into an empire. For physical product companies, the IP protection you want is:    Trademark: overall brand name, logo, slogan, and product name Copyright: any surface pattern design, important product photos/audio/video Patent: design or utility patents or both on the actual new and novel product Trade secret: formulas, recipes, processes, methods, market research, vendor information, pricing/markup, customer data/email list   Sign up a for a consult with Brittany if you are ready to get your intellectual property protected   3. The website isn't legally compliant   All websites need these documents to be legally compliant: privacy policy, website terms, copyright statement, and necessary disclosures/disclaimers. Get all of these in the website legal bundle. Also, make sure that your website is ADA-friendly with the current WCAG standards.    4. The product has safety/labeling/testing issues and liability Physical products come into contact with real human beings and their environments, so by their very nature, they have bigger legal exposure. Make you are complying with any relevant CPSC, testing, and labeling standards, especially if you sell baby & children's goods, toys, health and wellness products/supplements, and dangerous products.    5. No written contracts with vendors and/or manufacturers    Get your agreements in writing! A fairly drafted contract is nothing for either side to fear and can help outline expectations, resolve ambiguities, and set up a clear working relationship for both parties in a deal. Make sure to use written (and solid) contracts for your affiliate program, for wholesale, and for pop-up shops (whether you are the or the guest). You also might want a model release or event waiver if you do your own product photography with models or host events.    6. False advertising issues   Don't lie. The Federal Trade Commission is in charge of protecting consumers and a big part of that is in policing the actions and the marketing of companies, especially around claims they make about their products. Be careful about statements regarding “Made in the USA”, any claims that your product cures any illness or disease. Remember that if you can't back up or “substantiate” the claims you are making – don't say them (and don't let your affiliates, direct sales people or other individuals say them either as a “workaround.”)   7. Employee misclassification - your “contractors” should really be       “employees”   If it looks like an employee and smells like an employee - that person is an employee (whether you call them that or the individual even wants to be classified as such). Make sure you are properly classifying your team members as either contractors (1099ers) or employees (W2) as there are significant state and federal penalties for misclassification and for failing to provide HR compliance such as payroll taxes, employee handbooks, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, HR posters, and other compliance when you have accidental employees.  Resources:  Employee classification test (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification) (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf)   Other episodes:   Episode 10 copyright vs. trademark Episode 24: 6 ways a trademark can protect a brand   Contract Templates mentioned in this episode:   Operating Agreement NDA Website BUNDLE Wholesale Pop-up shop Affiliates Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement   Brand Protection:   Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL workbook to get your creative business legally legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business.   Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio     LET'S CONNECT Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.   *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

Serial entrepreneur Sierra McCleve, founder of two successful Utah-based food businesses, Thirst and Dottie's Kolaches shares on the Creative Counsel Podcast how created a positive team culture in the challenging food industry. She shares her wisdom as a baker, manager, owner, mom, wife, garage gym fitness enthusiast and now an investor in other projects. Sierra talks about how radical ownership can transform your role as a founder and CEO and help create a positive customer experience – even in a business with lots of moving parts and people.  In this episode we discuss:  How to decide if a business model is viable When to pay attention to competition and when to ignore it The secret to good customer experiences The real role of an owner/manager What to do when stuff goes wrong in your business How to create a positive company culture Why owning everything in your business is actually liberating How to forecast in the food business How to make your team feel valued How to make your check-ins and meetings more effective  Creating and nurturing superfans Sierra's top 2 business book recommendations Quotes    “Create value and just find that thing that people need, that people want – and then try to figure out how to solve that need.”   “One of our mottos is employee satisfaction is number one. And we believe that it will translate to the customer experience, customer satisfaction, and even quality of products.” One thing that I've learned that's very painful, but also very liberating – everything is your fault.  “When you have ownership, you have control over it, whereas if it's someone else's fault, I have no control over that person.” “I tell my team – as an owner, I work for every single one of you. And my job is to get you the tools and the education you need to do your job super well. So, let's not get it confused with the traditional business management pyramid. I think that gives managers and employees the ability to more quickly come to you with problems and issues that are going to be solved much quicker as opposed to keeping them quiet because they're worried they'll get in trouble.” “Over-communicate on appreciation.” “If you can't step away from your business for a day or for an afternoon, you need to work on your systems so you can trust that your people are going to get it done.” “On Conflict and risk management: Be a good human, be honest, take ownership of your mistakes and treat your people well.” “You have to get buy-in from every single person at every level of your company. So, I would say be deliberate about it. Consider nicknames and retreats and just stuff like that – make people feel valued. Be really liberal with your praise and, limit your criticism, but deliver it in a way that's going to be uplifting  “Do not be audacious enough to think that everyone is there to serve you.”    Sierra's Favorite Tools for connecting with team members:  Snapchat Slack   Books:  E-Myth Jocko, Willink, Extreme Ownership.    Other episodes: Creative Counsel episode 54: HOW TO BUILD A BUSINESS FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT WITH EMYTH VP TRICIA HUEBNER - how to find your “primary aim”   Brand Protection:   Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with Brittany about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets.   Team Protection:   If you are trying to build a positive team culture, make sure you have clear expectations for your contractors and employees! Independent contractors or 1099ers need to have a solid independent contractor agreement and employees should have an employee agreement, an employee handbook, and other HR-compliant systems like payroll, Unemployment insurance, and worker's compensations.    Connect with Sierra Her Instagram Her Podcast: Make a Dent   FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL workbook to get your creative business legally legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business.   Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio     LET'S CONNECT Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.   Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.   *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*  

From corporate to freelance with an abundance mindset with content marketer Carina Wytiaz Carina Wytiaz joins the Creative Counsel podcast to share how having an abundance mindset allowed her to pivot as a content marketer working in tech, to her time as a solo freelancer, and then how she rolled that experience back to corporate leadership. Carina shares how she discovered what she is REALLY good at and how to market that value to others and has some killer macro-industry insights on modern content marketing and how to Her work experience includes time at Franklin Covey, Marchex, Orange Soda, Workfront, her own agency and now is the senior director of Vasion. Carina has a passion for killer writing and making sure women are included and empowered at important tables, everywhere and this is conversation you don't want to miss out on! In this episode, you will learn:    Why the skills you're learning in higher education matter more than the degree name How to know if it's time for you to start your own freelancer business How to approach value pricing as a freelancer What to do when you have freelance work you can't or won't do What an abundance mindset actually looks like as a solo freelancer How to find a good content marketer (or become a better one yourself) The essential questions to ask when crafting a content strategy  How to get back on a work ramp if you have been staying home with kids The secret to getting whatever work experience you want (and no, it doesn't necessarily mean working for free!)   Quotes:    “My friend Alma Loveland told me some great advice:  “as a freelancer, it's nobody's business how long it takes you to do something.”   “If you're a freelancer, you need to ask a lot of up-front questions about your clients to get a sense of how much work it's going to take to fulfill what they're asking you to do and what that is worth for you to do just that.”   “Always keep a copy of your work.  Keep a copy of everything that you are writing organized by type of work in drive or dropbox so you don't have to go back and find it later when a new client wants a sample.”   “Be your own best advocate. No one else is going to advocate as well for you.”   “Build up a network of people who do what you don't do (or don't want to do). There's more work out there than you usually can handle.”   “It's a universal law that what you put out comes back. And if you put out generosity and abundance and that kind of sharing across the board – if you help people, they turn around and they help you, they share, they boost you. It's one of the most important lessons that I've learned.”    “If you're not happy with the life that you're living, if you're not happy with either where your career is or what your opportunities are, you don't have to take that. Reach out to your network and let them know you are looking for a change.”   How to be a successful Freelancer - Carina's Tips   Save your own work  Be your best advocate Ask lots of questions before pricing Build a network and refer work out – what goes around comes around   How to get back in the workforce after staying home with kids - Carina's tips    Internships Consider contract and freelance work as on-ramps Try to reframe skills – even with a resume “gap”   Freelancer Resources   If you're a freelancer and want to make sure you can keep (and share) a copy of the awesome work you did for a client, make sure you are using a client service agreement that says just that   What are the 8 types of bad clients that all freelancers need to avoid?    FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL workbook to get your creative business legally legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business.   Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio     LET'S CONNECT Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services.   Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co.  Or, browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.   *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

What is a vampire client (bad clients who "suck you dry") and how can you avoid them? Or are there no bad clients but only bad "systems" for managing those clients? (and let's be clear...we're not talking about brooding vampires with extra "sparkle" or annoyingly hot vampire brothers...) We're all with Team Jacob on this one.   Listen to this Creative Counsel podcast episode from Attorney for Creators Brittany Ratelle and learn all about vampire clients, red flags, and what you can avoid before, during, and after working with these nightmare clients to manage boundaries over your time, money, and energy.   This episode will help any done-for-your or service-based business (SBB) protect their most precious resource, their energy (yes, it's even more important than time), and make sure you are setting up your modern freelance business for success.   We'll also dish on my favorite legal and business process tips to set up clear collaborative contracts that establish healthy working relationships so that you can keep doing client work without hitting freelancer burnout.

Want to avoid some of the most common legal mistakes that new business owners make? Wondering how you can skip over some unnecessary frustration, worry, overwhelm or costly fixes that come from starting a new business and wanting your legal foundations to be solid? In this episode you will learn:  the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make what you need to do to actually pick a solid business name how to use other people's content the trouble with taxes and ignoring them what "business prenup" you need if you have a partner what needs to be on in your website footer what contracts you need and how you can negotiate anything when you need an NDA or non-disclosure agreement how to properly manage legal risk but also don't be crippled by as an entrepreneur (there's a healthy balance!) Want a free LEGAL workbook to get your creative business legally legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.  *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

This week's episode, Karin Conroy of Conroy Creative Counsel joins the program to talk marketing for law firms. It's a great episode where Karin talks about her journey to become a premier marketer out in California. Whether it's battling wildfires a block away from her home, or quitting her job to pursue two new degrees, she is a real fighter with lots of insight on the digital marketing field. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/doQ_75TadB4 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Conroy Creative Counsel: https://conroycreativecounsel.com/

Advice from an expert on online business legal requirements I constantly tell people to stay in their zone of genius, to keep the main thing the main thing, and when it comes to online business legal requirements or how to start an online business legally, well my friend, that's one thing that I'm NOT an expert in. And yet, as everyone struggles with the legal requirements for their online business at some point in their CEO Teacher journey (I have soooooooooo been there....), that's why today we're consulting an expert. Friend, I can't tell you how happy I am that on today's show, I am interviewing Brittany Ratelle. Brittany is a lawyer who specializes in copyright and trademark law and she's going to break down how to start an online business legally. The episode you've been waiting for - legal requirements for your online business Brittany Ratelle is an attorney for creative and online entrepreneurs who helps people become more confident business owners through legal advice for their online businesses. Moreover, she has helped hundreds of business owners protect and grow their brands and has worked with Sharon Says So, Bravery Magazine, Bucket List Family, and many others. With a background in PR, marketing, and law, Brittany helps modern creative businesses navigate the digital landscape without losing their minds (or sense of humor). She believes in the power of cute office supplies AND good contracts and hosts a weekly podcast, Creative Counsel for Entrepreneurs. She also runs an e-commerce shop selling DIY legal resources called Creative Contracts. With this in mind, you're going to love today's show because you're about to learn how to make money with an online business after you've set up your online business legally. So without further ado, please jump in and listen to this episode. In this episode, you will learn: The online business legal requirements and best practices to implement when it comes to naming your online business, your online products, or your online brand Why your first priority to start an online business legally should be your brand name Which tool is best to protect your framework or curriculum Why making an LLC is the cheapest, most flexible way to put a fence between your business assets and your personal assets What order you should approach the legal requirements for your online business What to do if someone copies you on TpT The difference between copyrights in the classroom vs. selling online What you have to do to receive copyright protection for your curriculum resources Links Mentioned in this Episode about online business legal requirements:  The CEO Teacher's Marketing with Email Guide: kaysemorris.com/email Brittany Ratelle on Instagram brittanyratelle.com Creative Contracts Hello my Name is Awesome Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) United States Patent and Trademark Office About the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Digital Millennium Copyright Act Virtual Mailbox (U.S. Global Mail) CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in Gold:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, Start or Expand Your Online Teacher Business, and get started building your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! Join Our CEO Teacher® Podcast Community to Grow With Like-Minded Teachers: The CEO Teacher® Podcast Facebook Group Send me a DM on Instagram- I love chatting with my people, so send me your online business legal requirements questions!! Enjoying the podcast? Thanks for tuning in! Tag me @kaysemorris on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don't want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! Ready for more? I like your style! Listen to these CEO Teacher® Podcast episodes next! Dealing with Copycats Why you need video previews for your TpT Products in 2021 with Chloe Tascoff Teacher Business Hacks with Ashley Marquez

The Law Firm Journey to Marketing Discovery: Karin Conroy of Conroy Creative Counsel, which specializes in web sites and marketing for law firms, joins host Richard Levick of LEVICK to discuss the role of fear in law firm marketing, the wisdom of marketing integration, the value of risk taking, the power of one big idea per page and the “what” vs. the “how.”

A Little About Karin ConroyIf you have lawyers in your audience who want to be more successful, you should talk to Karin Conroy. Karin is the Founder and Creative Director of Conroy Creative Counsel, an award-winning recognized leader that has cracked the code of smart, sophisticated, and strategic websites for law firms.Her clients are proud of the way they look online and their firm reputation is improved because their online presence beautifully displays their experience and expertise.Karin and her team's goal is to enhance the success of the clients she works with through a proven online marketing process. She doesn‘t leave the success of her projects up to creative chance but uses proven systems that result in more reach and revenue through strategic branding and positioning.In this episode of The Millionaire's Lawyer, JP and Karin Conroy discuss:At the time of the Financial Collapse Karin, with her NBA and found that there were no positions available so she created her own corporation!Lawyers when they are in school are not taught anything about business, it is something that they have to learn on their own.When Karin is trying to bring on new clients she always makes sure to talk about the fact that she has an NBA, she does this for the following reasons:Allows you to notice her on a peer levelThis shows that she will be coming in strategically to assist you with your goalsThe whyWhat's the reason?Understanding the firms positioning:Knows your target audienceKnow your messaging - specific for the area of your specialtyWork backward from there to create the website and online presence.the guy reaction to what you are looking forGeneral Principals of a Home Page:Make sure they feel like they are in the right placeClient-focusedUnderstanding the client's problems and how you can solve them (without being specific)Law Firm websites are generally to maintain and boost reputationNot about the info on the website, but more testimonials, event appearances, noting what type of cases you've dealt with and how without telling them the specificsThere is a fine line between SEO Based and Content-Based websitesKarin states that there is so much more to just having a website, you need to be able to attract traffic and gain the client's confidence Websites are:First impressionClients validationBusinesses messagingBrand ExperienceDesignMake sure you are where your clients will be; go to the local event, do the public speaking.Borrow someones else's audience in the field you are working on - go on their podcast, have them promote and publish your blog post, you will grow your following that way.Karin noted that the clients she started to attract once she switched from price-based to strategy-based were astonishing, they were better to deal with, there were always fewer complications, and her business was finally able to start flourishing.Have your clientele note the value you bring to the tablePinterest is surprising a great platform for people to leverage their business on - It is a search engine which is why it is unlike all other social media toolsBeing Present is something that Karin feels is still a good thing to be, traditional marketing has not died yet and it still has an impactConnect with Karin Conroy:LinkedInWebsiteTwitterFacebookConnect with your host, JP:TwitterInstagramFacebookWebsiteShow:LinkedInEmail:  jpmcavoy@conductlaw.comPhone:  1-833-890-8878THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:Conduct LawWebsite

Do you have a business built to last? Guest Michelle Gifford, business coach and content strategist shares what is working to move the needle on content marketing and how you shouldn't be putting all of your eggs in the Instagram basket. Learn about Reeles, email marketing, Pinterest, pretty and functional websites, and how everything should fit together in this juicy episode.  You will learn:  what do you need to stop doing with your marketing what do you need to START doing why you can't just rely on one social media platform (like Instagram) what is working for small businesses is blogging dead, and if not -- how are you supposed to use it? Make sure to check out Michelle's new amazing package -- the "Built to Last Business Bundle" and get $100 off (and a FREE website legal bundle) with code Brittany100 HERE Check out Michelle's other offerings, including her lastest courses, online coaching group, and marketing agency services here Listen below in the plug-in, or the find the podcast on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and on iHeartRadio.   FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL workbook to get your creative business legally legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.  *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

Ep. 64: Creating a Sustainable Career as an Indie Artist with Heidi Luerra, author of The Work of Art, Founder of RAW: Natural   Tune into this podcast interview with Heidi Luerra, master creative consultant and event planner. For more than 20 years, Heidi has worked with artists of all creative genres. Starting her own clothing line at a young age, she earned her business stripes the hard way. Over the past decade, Heidi has grown RAW to a worldwide operation in over 80 cities with over 200k artists in the RAW community. She has combined her decade of experience in helping support, critique and launch successful creatives of all types into her best-selling book, “The Work of Art: A No-Nonsense Field guide for Creative Entrepreneurs. In this episode you will learn:  How she went from a fashion school student to an accidental event producer How to prepare for business opportunities as an independent artist What creatives need to self-educate on, and what they’re already good at How to get over pitching yourself Heidi’s best tips for running a successful event (granted this was all pre-Covid!) What creative pitfalls to avoid and what to embrace as you journey along as a creative entrepreneur “I don’t think we have a problem being creative...I think we need to self-educate on how to build sustainable businesses.” “Creatives need to figure out exactly what they want.” “No one can pitch you like you can pitch you.” “You can start a business -- and that’s fantastic for a lot of things -- but we need more business education to come with it.” “There isn’t an app for hard work.” Links:  Heidi Luerra Site The Work of Art Book RAW: Natural Born Artists - Showcases returning in 2021 Hatch Planning & Strategy: Boutique Consultancy for creative entrepreneurs FREE RESOURCES Want my free LEGALLY LEGIT workbook to help get your creative business legit? Download HERE and also get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a 15-min consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.  *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

Learn some super practical accounting tips for creatives with CPA Amy Northard. Amy shares hands-on tips to help you avoid tax stress and to help you set up successful money systems. We dig into hiring independent contractors, using Paypal, how to reconcile accounts and the top tips for avoiding tax issues as a creative entrepreneur.  In this episode you will learn: 4 bookkeeping tips to reduce stress at tax time how to work better with your husband  improving entrepreneurship + motherhood boundaries Tips for bringing the right team members into your service business what's the difference between an accountant and a CFO what software tools can help you with accounting Links:  Amy Northard Be Your Bown CFO S-Corp Reasonable Compensation Report PPP Loan Forgiveness Update FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL checklist to get your creative business legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.  *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship

So how exactly do you run your business in the time of Covid and quarantines, masks and mandates, policy and personal protection equipment? This podcast episode will dive into the best tips about navigating the dynamic landscape of trying to run a small business during a pandemic.  You will learn:    What websites should I be checking What to say and what NOT to say What are the reasonable measures for protecting my team? My customers? How can I open in-person What plans do I need to have in place How can I make remote work safer What kind of liability do I have if someone gets sick Where can I get help with cashflow How can I pivot ++ Top resources for small business owners   Links:  OSHA CDC - employers CDC - small business US Chamber of Commerce Covid HR templates/legal forms   Resources: Event release (with updated COVID language)  FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL checklist to get your creative business legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.  *Not legal advice. For informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship.*

Have you ever felt that panicky feeling when someone asks you what you "do"? Or spewed such a giant word vomit on them that you yourself got lost on what you ACTUALLY do to make money, let alone help people? Enter Macy Robison, StoryBrand Guide certified expert and marketing professional who helps creatives, influencers, and all-around multi-passionate people and helps them tell EXACTLY what they do so they can clearly articulate in ONE sentence who they are and who they serve.  In this episode of Creative Counsel, you will learn:  who is the guide and why it's important what you need in the upper right-hand corner of your website what kind of customer call to action you need (regardless of what you sell or how you make your money) how to be a magnetic brand and why it's important how to craft an impressive elevator pitch why creatives struggle with describing what they "do" and how to fix it +++MORE!!! Links mentioned:  Free worksheet mentioned in the episode! 5-minute marketing makeover by Donald Miller Building a StoryBrand Book by Donald Miller Alt Summit  

Do you sell a digital product and want to make sure you are using best practices in setting up your e-commerce site? This episode will give you my top 5 tips for setting up and protecting your online products so that you can continue to serve your audience.  You will learn:  What you need to do before, during and after the product creation stage How to work with freelancers in creating your digital products What to put in your checkout terms How to use a copyright notice and copyright registration What you might need to trademark What legal statements you need on your website and what they should cover Links:  Online Course Terms of Use (TOU) Digital Product Terms of Use (TOU) Copyright Transfer Form Independent Contractor/Freelancer Agreement Full Website Legal Bundle (Privacy + website terms) Privacy policy stand alone Other episode links mentioned: Copyright and Copywrongs: What you can and can't protect Everything is a remix and that's OK -  Business Partnerships 101 Want a free LEGAL checklist to get your creative business legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram. **Not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship.** 

In this Episode of The Spa Strong Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brittany Ratelle. Brittany is a Licensed Attorney in Idaho and Utah, but she works with clients all over the country. Her focus is to help Creative Entrepreneurs protect their brands while keeping their businesses legal and legitimate. Listen in as Brittany covers some crucial information for beautypreneurs and spa employees alike. Whether you are just getting started and wondering how to register your business, you’re considering taking a job where the employer is asking you to sign a non-compete, or you have questions about people sharing your content on Instagram, this is a discussion that EVERYONE in our industry needs to hear! Here at Spa Strong we talk about all aspects of safety, and one of those is how to keep your BUSINESS/CAREER safe! You’ve invested time, money, heart, and soul into building up your esthetics practice, and the last thing you need is for everything to be lost because you didn’t make sure it was legal and protected. We don’t want that for you and we KNOW you don’t want that for you! So definitely listen in and learn about what you can do to keep your practice safe. If you’d like to work with or learn more from Brittany, follow her on IG @brittanyratelle or visit her website www.brittanyratelle.com. She also has a resource site with Terms of Use and other important resources for creative professionals, www.creativecontracts.co. And check out her podcast, Creative Counsel with Brittany Ratelle. This is the episode she referenced during our chat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-people-copy-your-stuff-011/id1314211690?i=1000401417021 In this Episode, we talk about trademarks. For more information, visit www.uspto.gov To learn more about Spa Strong, visit www.spa-strong.com and follow us on IG @spa_strong If you’re loving The Spa Strong Podcast, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! We love and appreciate you all!

Listen to Creative Producer and Director Rebecca M Creative as she shared the tricks of the trade for pulling off a successful styled shoot! Rebecca shares the top things that people do wrong, whether they are DIY their productions or hiring out and what you can do to make things go smoothly and get the deliverables you need fo a successful campaign! In the episode, you will learn:  How to know who to work with the difference between a styled shoot, collaborative shoot, editorial, or workshop how to handle when friends don't want to sign a contract whether trading or doing things for "exposure" is worth it and when it's not PLUS -- the ten items you MUST-HAVE in a stylist/event kit! EPISODE LINKS ribbon ((https://www.honeysilks.com/, https://tonoandco.com/) Acrylic blocks (https://www.sourcedco.com/) Rebecca's Pinterest Boards (portfolio) Rebecca's Pinterest Board (personal) FREE RESOURCES Want a free LEGAL checklist to get your creative business legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify &  iHeartRadio Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram.

So...let's address the elephant in the room (or rather the bat...) It's fair to say if you aren't experiencing some sort of business disruptions today due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that you might experience other force majeure events that will throw a wrench into even the best of plans.  So -- what you are supposed to do or refund? And what is smart? Or legal? Or your obligation under the contract?  Let's dig into this episode and find out!  In the episode you will learn:  what does force majeure really mean and how does it affect your business contracts what are the big MYTHS that need to be busted about what force majeure REALLY means how you reschedule/add an addendum to a contract how you cancel a contract what other considerations or strategies you might want to use when doing right by your clients AND while keeping healthy business boundaries some bonus info on the SBA/CARES loans and grants, including the PPP and the EIDL! Get my Client Services Cancellation/Rescheduling Legal Kit HERE (special 10% discount for listeners with code CREATIVECOUNSEL Get the Photography Services Cancellation Rescheduling Legal Kit HERE (special 10% discount for listeners with code CREATIVECOUNSEL Other resources for economic recovery funds:  Emergency loan infographics (for my right-brain folks!!) Small Business Administration hub for funding options (I recommend getting on their email list and be first to know of any updates, deadlines, changes) Online PPP application Other helpful episodes: Episode 53 - The Ultimate Event Legal Checklist Episode 38 - Get it in Writing: Contracts 101 for Creatives  Episode 19 - Legalize your E-Commerce Site in 6 Steps Episode 13 - 10 Must-Know Contract Terms for Creatives Want a general free LEGAL checklist to get your creative business legit? Download HERE and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for YOUR growing creative business. Listen and subscribe to Creative Counsel on iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Interested in working with Brittany for one-on-one legal services? Sign up for a free 15-min phone consult at brittanyratelle.com/services. Want an attorney-drafted, industry-tested legal template for your business? Take a free quiz and find out exactly what you need for your creative business at creativecontracts.co. Or browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting on Instagram. If you want to join the FREE Creativepreneur Book Club -- click HERE!  *Not intended as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship. For informational purposes only.

Ep. 22:  Lawyer & Interior Stylist- How Sara Rezvanpour Rose created her dream job as Creative Counsel at the Jungalow   Have you ever felt like you want something more but you don’t know what you should do? Well, if so, this is the episode for you! Sara Rezvanpour Rose is a unicorn full of inspiration and provides so much wisdom for anyone stuck in a career they hate. Though she may not know it, her own path provides such clear guidance for how to approach finding your next gig. It includes: perseverance, hustle, creativity, courage, humility, and faith in yourself.   Sara is a graduate of UC Berkeley Law School and a former big law attorney. After being laid-off during a merger, Sara left big law to join her brother’s small private practice law firm where she honed her entrepreneurial skills as well as her legal chops. However, after a couple of years, Sara still found herself unsatisfied in the grey world of the law. She quit, without having a plan, to find a career with more creativity.   After deciding that she wanted to be in the interior design space, Sara reached out to people in the industry, worked for free, and hustled her way into a dream internship with renowned interior designer, Justina Blackeney. From that internship, Sara created her own dream position at Justina’s business, Jungalow.   Sara is now Creative Counsel at Jungalow, a bohemian lifestyle brand & home decor online shop. She left the gray world of law in search of color, creativity, and a place where she could be her wild self! Now she spends her days creating spaces that she hopes inspire a sense of magic in people’s hearts & homes. She also negotiates contracts, and still does lawyerly things but in a much more fun & chill setting.     Here is what we chat about in this episode: Why she felt morally obligated to go to law school Why she felt like she didn’t belong in law school How she ultimately decided to walk away from a traditional law practice How she figured out what her next step would be after law How she hustled her way into her dream job at Jungalow How she now spends her days doing part legal work and part interior design.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Women Who Run with the Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert Magic Lessons, by Elizabeth Gilbert   Where to find Sara: Instagram: @sararezrose Jungalow Instagram: @thejungalow Website: shop.jungalow.com   Follow along for more: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast

1. Visit www.thejenmavrosshow.com for more show and guest information on every podcast episode. 2. Grab your free gift on jenmavros.com - A four track divinely guided mediation album.  KC Baker - Thought Leadership Coach, Speech Writer, and Founder at WomanSpeak WomanSpeak's founder, KC Baker, has helped thousands of women from all over the world in becoming authentic, powerful public speakers. Previously an investment banking analyst and assistant for two US Senators, KC Baker is an international women's thought leadership & public speaking trainer, speechwriter, and two-time TEDx speaker and is renowned for her unorthodox and highly effective methodologies.  Featured in the Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Daily Love, and Women 2.0, KC has been hailed as “One of the Top Planetary Change-makers” by Origin Magazine.  She was also an Advisor on the Creative Counsel for Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential Campaign. 

A couple years ago I had the honor of participating in one of KC Baker’s courses, Speak Up for Your Business. At the time I had been an active member in my local Toastmasters group to overcome my fears of public speaking and was interested in learning KC's methods for speechwriting.  I was preparing to launch a Kickstarter fundraiser to publish my book, Just Be and although I had been practicing public speaking, I was still pretty terrified at the thought of taking the stage.  KC's training not only gave me a step by step process for writing the architecture, or, "bones" of my speech, but was also full with wisdom and unconventional practices that made me feel so much more confident at being seen and heard.  KC's work has been hugely transformational in my life and I am so honored to be sharing her wisdom with you today. In this conversation you'll learn how to transform fear and self-doubt around sharing your voice into total freedom, fun and confidence. KC also shares the powerful story of her son's birth as well as a few tips on how you can gain clarity on your message and what you stand for.  I hope you enjoy! "Most people think that the intensity you feel in your body before public speaking is fear, and it's something terrible that 'I have to make go away in order to feel free to speak up'. When the reality is - it's the feeling of your power, and the secret is saying YES to it, lean into it.  You will find so much freedom in that intensity." In this episode we discussed: KC's personal story related to public speaking, spoken word and performance  How we can reframe the intense body sensations we feel before we are about to speak in public Bringing the feminine and unconventional practices to prepare for a speech How to move beyond the fear and self-doubt that holds so many of us back from speaking up Saying "Yes!" to our power and my story of giving a speech at my grandmother's memorial How we can get clear on our message KC's story of the birth of her son The best way to start your career as a speaker and start landing speaking engagements Stay in Touch with KC: Website WomanSpeak Circles FREE GIFT FROM KC! Watch KC's 4-part video series: Speak Your Truth, Change the World   WomanSpeak’s founder, KC Baker, has helped thousands of women from all over the world in becoming authentic, powerful public speakers. The practices you’ll learn are unorthodox, fun, and highly effective, and you’ll explore them in an environment filled with celebration and a supportive community.  Previously an investment banking analyst and assistant for two US Senators, KC Baker is an international women’s thought leadership & public speaking trainer, speechwriter, and two-time TEDx speaker and is renowned for her unorthodox and highly effective methodologies. She believes that the key to positive transformation in our world lies in supporting women in unleashing the brilliance of their voices.  Featured in the Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Daily Love, and Women 2.0, KC has been hailed as “One of the Top Planetary Change-makers” by Origin Magazine.  She was also an Advisor on the Creative Counsel for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign.  She has supported thousands of women around the world in finding the freedom, confidence, and clarity to speak up and create change. Her clients are women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, authors, founders of foundations, Olympians, TED/TEDx speakers, politicians and non-profit social change-makers. Women who have worked with KC have gone on to speak on stages such as The American Heart Association, TED/TEDx, Wisdom 2.0, Bioneers, Emerging Women, Lamaze International, Princeton, Hass Business School at UC Berkeley, conferences and symposiums around the world, and local community gatherings.  She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a lover of dance, singing, and nature. She splits her time between Sedona and San Francisco and is the mother of a precious three-year-old boy.  

Sara Rezvanpour Rose (@sararezrose) went from being a closeted creative who “passed” as an attorney to Creative Counsel at Jungalow (@thejungalow), a wild bohemian lifestyle brand focused on interior design and home furnishings. The process taught Sara about worthiness, authenticity, vulnerability, and reaffirmed her belief in the power of manifestation, patience, and hustle. Today, Sara handles a range of tasks for Jungalow, from copywriting and setting up for photo shoots to negotiating deals and reviewing contracts. Born in Tehran, Iran, and later raised in California, Sara shared her journey from law school (making her immigrant parents proud) to arriving in a job where she merges her attorney skills with her creative abilities. Sara contrasted the formulaic, paved path that lead her to law school with the intuitive, uncertain path that lead her to Jungalow. Over and over again, she emphasized how her path was full of uncertainty and dark moments. Questions like “If I leave the law, will I still be smart?” and “Is this all a big mistake?” entered her mind. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Sara. We think the entire conversation is worth a listen, but below are some highlights: [1:30] Sara charts her path from Tehran to California, where she attended UC Berkeley for college and, years later, Boalt for law school. After graduating, she worked in biglaw for several years before leaving to work for the law firm her brother and his friend had begun. [18:58] Even while working with her brother, Sara was uncertain whether the practice of law was right for her. She began doing things that simply felt creative, like writing. She began writing down how she wanted to feel in her next job, words like “connected” and “appreciated.” [27:00] Sara loved designing spaces even as a teenager. She was sensitive to the flow of a space, and she would love to create intentional spaces as a full-time job. Sara began her design career by creating a vignette and sharing it on Instagram, and helping friends design their home spaces. [33:01] Being in touch with your intuition means, in short, being internally focused as opposed to externally focused. In many professions, there’s a clear formula, a paved path that takes the work out of figuring out how you’re going to pave your own path. That’s external focus. [49:47] Sara describes how she ended up working seven days a week, juggling two jobs: one as a designer at Restoration Hardware and one as a paid intern for Jungalow. [1:03:10] Sara describes how she transitioned from paid intern at Jungalow to her current role as Creative Counsel. Her job encompasses everything from copywriting for the Jungalow blog, negotiating deals, reviewing contracts, organizing the studio, and setting up for photo shoots. [1:09:56] Sara recalls crying in her law office behind closed doors. For anyone feeling lost, she reminds that there are options; they require thinking outside the box. You have to be ok with former classmates and others looking at you funny for a while. Take time to get to know the new you. Be kind, gentle, and positive. [1:17:11] As an overachiever lawyer, Sara felt constant pressure to be doing, to be getting results. For those taking the leap and leaving, she recommends giving yourself ample time to figure out what you want to do next. Paving your own path takes time. You must be intentional and thoughtful in where you direct yourself. Resources and References: Sara Rezvanpour Rose on Instagram: @sararezrose and @souldwellings Jungalow: @thejungalow on Instagram or www.jungalow.com Thomas Moore’s Care of the Soul is available for purchase here. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to us on iTunes and leaving us a review! It helps others discover our podcast, which in turn helps us create more episodes for you. We invite your questions and comments:   Voicemail: 626-790-8334Email: breakformpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @breakformpodInstagram: @breakformpodcastWebsite: breakformpodcast.com

CliffCentral.com — Weza Matomane is joined by Gil Oved in episode 1 of a series called Lessons from Legends. Gil is the co-CEO of The Creative Counsel – the largest sales, marketing and advertising group in South Africa.

The ability to re-invent one’s self is arguably one of the most important qualities that anyone can have. With the world changing as quickly as it is these days you essentially you need more than IQ and EQ to be successful – you now need something called AQ or what the Singularity University calls the Adaptability Quotient i.e. how quickly can you adapt to a changing world and to either solve a problem or fill a gap. In this episode, I chat to Ran Neu-Ner who is most known for the sale of this agency to the Publicis Group for north of a billion rand (for my US listeners that is just shy of $100 million). After the exit, Ran spent some time studying at the Singularity University and at Harvard in the states and it was this experience that lead to him founding a new passion for cryptocurrencies and the blockchain. Today Ran is the host of Crypto Trader on CNBC Africa – and it represents the first show of its kind in the world which is making big waves in the #cryptocurrency community. I chat to Ran about his journey with the show and how he approached reinventing himself to fill a gap in the global cryptocurrency trading market http://www.digitalkungfu.co.za/ran-neu-ner-co-ceo-creative-counsel/

Mark Sham sits down with CEO of Creative Counsel, Ran Neu-Ner for an in depth talk of business, life & success.

Intelligent Africa™ — There are few organisations that are able to function with two CEOs, but The Creative Counsel seems to have been able to get it right: Ran Neu-Ner is one half of the dynamic duo that heads up this organisation, and he shares openly and candidly with us some of the lessons he has learned as he sometimes walked, sometimes sprinted, and sometimes crawled along on his TCC journey...and it's not even close to being over yet. There are some very important lessons in this conversation that must not be missed.

Intelligent Africa™ — Gil Oved is a self made millionaire. He and his business partner started a business in 2001 with next to nothing, that today posts a turnover in excess of R600 million a year. The reasons for their success include Gil's often hard and direct demeanor seen on TV screens during episodes of Dragons Den SA, but he has another visionary, big dreamer, go get it, optimistic side that comes out during our interview with him... In the words of our post production team: "He is brilliant!"