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Recently, I've been feeling very inspired by listening to content from creatives outside the arts and crafts industries. A couple of weeks ago I watched the Project Iceman documentary produced by Yes Theory!, and I absolutely loved it, and keep mentioning in all sorts of conversations. It's one of those pieces of content that not only resonated with me, but it truly inspired and motivated me as a creative entrepreneur... which is why I want to share about it with you, in case you need the same kind of boost.In this episode we're talking about what Anders accomplished in Project Iceman mentally, and specifically what he accomplished despite everyone telling him he would fail.It's true: entrepreneurship isn't easy. Following your dreams and passions as a creative are not easy. And it isn't any easier when it feels like you don't have a proper support system around you. However, Anders proves to me that you can prove the naysayers wrong even if you don't have people believing in you. You can build your support system slowly, but what's going to be most important is your own belief in yourself and your determination to follow through.My goal with this episode is to pass along just a smidgen of the inspiration that I felt from this documentary. To remind you to pursue your dreams, even when it's hard, even when folks tell you it's not possible. Your journey is your journey, and your journey alone. It's ok if other folks don't get it. Keep crushing it, and I'm here cheering you on!-------Need more business and design resources and support? Don't worry; I've got you!Check out Pattern Design Circle for resources and community for knitting and crochet pattern designers. Included in Pattern Design Circle is a featured guest discussion with Kiffanie where we talk all about copyright and trademarks!NEED A PERSONAL COACH? Book here.
Something I hear over and over again is, "I didn't get into this because of the business side of things; I got into it because I love knitting!" and I know it's something that most of my audience can relate to. So, chances are pretty high that you don't jump up and down with excitement over "all the legal stuff."Thankfully, I'm going to introduce you to your new best friend in this episode! Kiffanie Stahle is both a lawyer and a creative business owner. She's even a maker in the fiber industry! So she gets it. And, something she's really great at is talking about "the legal stuff" to make it easier for creative business owners to understand.In this podcast episode, we're specifically talking about contracts. We will be chatting about all of these questions: Why are contracts important? When should I use a contract in my business? What are the key elements of a contract? And Kiffanie even provides an audit on this episode of the contracts that she's signed with me!If you're feeling uncertain at all about contracts in your business, this episode is for you!-------Resources from Kiffanie:NextLegalStep.comTheArtistsCourtyard.comLegal Roadmap for Your Creative Business book*LLC for Your Creative Business book**Note: these links are my affiliate links through Amazon, meaning I may receive some compensation, if you purchase through the link. It does not change the price that you pay for the product.-------Need more business and design resources and support? Don't worry; I've got you!Check out Pattern Design Circle for resources and community for knitting and crochet pattern designers. Included in Pattern Design Circle is a featured guest discussion with Kiffanie where we talk all about copyright and trademarks!NEED A PERSONAL COACH? Book here.
As creatives, the legal side of running a business can be really intimidating for us. What protection do we need? Can we just use a contract from the internet? What do we do when someone steals our photographs?!Well, in today's episode, I'm chatting with Kiffanie Stahle to answer all your burning legal questions and hopefully ease some of your fears around the legal process! Kiffanie is so gracious and takes her time explaining exactly what we need to know about contracts, copyrights, liabilities, and payment policies. If you've been avoiding some of the legal tasks in your business because it's felt too overwhelming, this episode is for you! Let's dive in!What's in this episode:[00:00] Intro[02:43] How Kiffanie created the magical life she is currently living in her RV [05:00] Why contracts aren't as scary as creatives make them seem, but why you should still have a lawyer create a custom one for you[10:24] The kinds of clauses and additions you do –and don't– need in your photography contract[18:34] Everything you need to know about protecting your copyrights as a small business photographer[33:07] What photographers should know when writing their pricing and payment policies[39:24] How photographers can protect themselves from liability in a variety of situations[43:55] The double-edged sword of social media for photographers[47:48] Kiffanie's lightning round, including some really creative business advice she has to shareTune in to this episode to learn about the must-do legal tasks for your photography business to set yourself up for success!For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: http://themilkyway.ca/contracts-copyrights-and-copycats-the-must-do-legal-tasks-for-your-photography-business-with-kiffanie-stahle/Grab the replay for the 2024 Online Newborn Retreat!
We are thrilled to have Kiffanie Stahle on the show with us today. She is a lawyer who is helping creatives add ease to their legal lease since 2011, and she lives full-time in her RV with her pup Ozzy. We dive into the episode as Kiffanie shares the low-down on all things RV-living, including why she decided to become an RVer and why learning to trust your gut is of vital importance! We hear the story of how she ultimately wound up in creative law, from being an armchair lawyer, taking the LSAT on a bet, and ending up in law school. She unpacks why she gets nerdy about contracts, how her attorney licensing works, and details the use and function of Usury laws. She shares valuable insights regarding different clauses and other aspects of law, including the difference between an S Corp and an LLC, and walks us through her book, The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion. To learn more about what Kiffanie does as a creative lawyer, and more, start listening now!Key Points From This Episode:Let's get to know our guest, Kiffanie Stahle.She gives us the low-down on living the RV life.Why she decided to become an RVer.We talk about trusting your gut in different life situations.Kiffanie shares the wild journey that ultimately got her into creative law.Why she gets super nerdy about contracts. She explains how her attorney licensing works.Kiffanie details the use and function of the Usury laws.Coaching creatives on presenting their contracts.She defines what an indemnity clause is. Forcing your attorney to walk you through the entirety of your contract.Improper liquidated damages clause or cancellation fees and what makes them improper.Kiffanie shares other legal issues, outside of contracts, she helps clients with.A quick tangent on S Corp vs. LLCs.She talks about her book The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion.Her plans and how people can find her.Don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Kiffanie Stahle on InstagramFollow Kiffanie Stahle on LinkedInSign up for Kiffanie Stahle's Email ListGo visit Kiffanie Stahle's WebsiteGo visit The Artist's JDCheck out Kiffanie's book The Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business: A Strategy to Protect Your Assets Without Legal Confusion Learn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kiffanie Stahle of The Artist's JD joins Kristin to walk through the 5 must-do legal tasks for every creative business owner. This incredibly practical workshop guides you towards understanding what steps you need to take to shore up your business in every way. From sole-proprietorship and LLCs, to bank accounts and contracts, after this episode you'll feel confident to knock out some of those scary (but so very necessary) legal to do's. Kiffanie Stahle AKA Kiff is the friendly legal eagle behind The Artist's J.D. a place designed to add ease to the legalese of running your creative business. She is a firm believer that you can protect your ass(ets) without legal confusion. When she's not geeking out on the law, you can find her and her pup Ozzy puttering around the western United States in their travel trailer. Her #1 priority these days is to make time for simple joys. So this means lots of time hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching, knitting, working on her National Park cross stitch collection, or badly singing while playing the ukulele around the campfire. Grab Your Free Vision Board Templates Here Ways to Work with Us in 2024: Road to 100k Mastermind Study Abroad Danger School Online Advanced Mastermind Connect with Kiff Instagram @theartistsjd Website: https://theartistsjd.com/ Resources & Community: https://theartistscourtyard.com/ Get Kiffanie's Book Here Connect with Kristin Instagram @kristinsweeting Credits: Music by @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com
Ever thought about starting your own photography venture? Pause the worry and tune into this illuminating conversation with a former photographer turned lawyer, Kiffanie Stahle, as we peel back the layers on running a photography business. We kickstart with an intriguing narrative about living in an RV, which serves as a testament to the power of networking and community building. We dive into local events, where you can hone your photography skills, find fresh marketing strategies and pick up priceless recommendations for accountants and attorneys.In the second half, we delve into the legal aspects that photographers often overlook. Kiffanie deciphers legal jargon and breaks down the essentials, pushing aside the detritus of unnecessary LLCs and trademark registrations that many photographers fall prey to. We also shed light on the importance of having a business framework and getting the right permits and licenses. The conversation wraps with the importance of contracts, not just as a business necessity, but as a gift to clients, ensuring a win-win for both parties. We hope this episode leaves you enlightened, empowered, and ready to tackle the business side of photography with a renewed vigor and a clear roadmap.Key Takeaways(00:00) Finding Accountants and Attorneys(08:57) Legal Considerations for Photographers(20:06) Starting a Photography BusinessShareable Quotes"Most of the lists that you see out there are all the legal projects you need to do as a photographer. They're written from an attorney's perspective to get you to pay them fees, or they're written assuming you have a large chunk of money to spend upfront, and most photographers most creatives in general are bootstrapping their businesses.""A sole proprietorship and partnership are basically the same thing. Just sole proprietorship is you're doing it alone, and partnership you're doing it with one or more partners business friends, collaborators and those you just automatically become as soon as you start offering products or services.""Contracts get a bad rap. Contracts often are seen as something we're like lording over our clients or we're only having them to make sure we get paid or that we don't get screwed over. But I want you to flip your mindset around contracts. It's a gift you're giving your clients because you're professional and they've seen the output that you've done previously and they want that same output."Connect with GUESTWebsite - https://stahlelaw.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiffaniestahle/Medium - https://medium.com/@kiffaniestahleInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiffaniestahle/?hl=enYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-UtdpAPFPPUVnJ9dt3jGQ
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time. Joining Cory in today's podcast is Kiffanie Stahle, the “friendly” lawyer who helps artists get the legal side of their art businesses in order. A firm believer in focusing on the “why” rather than the “what”, Kiffanie advises artists to first decide what they actually need to meet their business goals, rather than just investing big in legal matters that may not be required at all in their specific circumstances. In this episode, Kiffanie spells out the six basic rules that every professional artist must adhere to, to avoid getting caught in the legal net. She mentions some free templates available on her website that may be a good starting point for artists just beginning their art career. Kiffanie also talks about how easy it could be to gather tax and other legal information in your state – often just a phone call away. Tune in to today's episode for more legal insights, a bit about Kiffanie's minimalist life traveling the western US since 2020, and her goal to make life easier for small creative businesses. Well, legally at least. Key Takeaways: [1:12] Cory asks Kiffanie to tell the TAA audience a little about how she started her journey as a lawyer helping artists with legal dos and don'ts. [3:00] Kiffanie reminisces about how she founded the artist's J.D. as a place to provide legal tools and resources for artists, and how it has now evolved into a membership community, offering books, courses and templates. [4:38] How the year 2020 made a big life change for Kiffanie, and how her minimalist lifestyle impacted her legal thoughts. [6:39] Is getting a trademark necessary? [7:00] Kiffanie believes that there are only six things that are required of artists when it comes to the legal side of their small creative businesses. [9:49] Kiffanie explains how a simple email can also be a valid contract in the eyes of the law. [11:39] Cory asks Kiffanie how Entrepreneur Magazine has a trademark, given that a business name that merely describes what you do is not eligible for a trademark. [16:15] When do you need to do more legal stuff, if you have covered the six necessary tasks already? [17:54] Kiffanie has a free template on her website which artists can use to create a really simple, easy and readable privacy policy and terms of service. [20:04] Cory asks Kiffanie to quickly define GDPR and CCPA. [22:02] If your creative stuff is primarily targeted at children, there's a whole lot of separate laws that you will need to be cognisant of. [23:25] Cory asks Kiffanie to explain what one needs to do to comply with the various tax requirements. [24:18] Kiffanie often recommends her clients to get in touch with their respective Chambers of Commerce for understanding the tax rules and regulations applicable to them. [31:39] At what point should artists start reviewing their tax affairs on a regular basis? [33:30] Who are enrolled agents, and how are they different from CPAs? [35:35] To decide what legal tasks you must complete, you must know where your business is going. [37:29] Kiffanie has been out of social media for three years now – this is one of her experiments in life minimalism. [38:22] Cory asks Kiffanie how artists would get in touch with her if they are curious to learn more about legal matters or need legal help. [40:06] What is Kiffanie's takeaway from spending so much time working with creative people? [42:08] Cory thanks Kiffanie for a super-informative episode! Mentioned in This Episode: the artist's J.D. Stahle Law website Kiffanie's Website Policy Mad Libs Kiffanie's Legal Roadmap book Kiffanie's Join me for coffee each Friday Find More Episodes Over on TheAbundantArtist.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie have a very special guest with them, Kiffanie Stahle J.D. to chat with us about what to do when you get a copycat and so much more!! AS AN FYI - We strive for great audio, but sometimes tech doesn't want to work as well as we desire. In this recording, we had an occasional slow bandwidth, regardless of this occasional issue, we hope you find this fabulous and valuable, and we appreciate your patience. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com Key talking points: Legal remedies are for them to stop, give a retroactive royalty license, or pay you money. There will be the mental, emotional, and potentially creative blocks that can come along with these situations. Never keep your work offline out of fear of copycats. To protect yourself: Register with U.S. Copyright office BEFORE a copycat strikes. This will then make the offender pay for attorney fees. Register BEFORE first publication. What to consider for Surface Pattern Design as derivative work. When to submit a DMCA takedown notice and who to submit it to. CASE Act small claims copycat court releases on 6/25/2022. Kiffanie addresses when is it worth engaging an attorney about a copycat. NFTs' role with a copycat falls more in line with an exclusive license. This is open for issues and a whole other discussion we hope to address in the future. What should mural artists consider with their copyrights - was it a "tricky work for hire". Really evaluate the agreement to see what you gave them permission to do. For more legal questions check out The Artist Courtyard Membership Community. Email us at hello@artistssoar.com Rise with us! On Artists Soar! Resources Mentioned In-depth Workshop of 6 tools and techniques to address the copycat. How to Take Action Copycat Workshop Copyright Registration Course Artist J.D. Membership Community to access all the courses. Art Licensing Rate Database Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Are you unsure if you should send your client a proposal or a contract? Contracts and proposals have very different purposes, so the secret to knowing which one you should send is figuring out why you are sending it. By the end of this podcast, you’ll know: 1️⃣ When you should send a proposal 2️⃣ When you should send a contract 3️⃣ The limited circumstances you can combine them into one document RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: *Get access to the FREE “How to write a contract” resource here: https://theartistsjd.com/drafting-contracts-for-creatives/ *Join us in the artist’s Courtyard and get instant access to the “How to write a contract” course: https://theartistsjd.com/contracts-master-workshop/ *Do you need to send a “formal” written contract? Watch why my answer is “nope!” here: https://theartistsjd.com/legalese-optional/ Head here to read the full post, listen to an audio-only version, and learn more: https://theartistsjd.com/proposal-vs-contract/ -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Congrats! You've been approached to illustrate a book. But now you start to worry about copyrights. Will you own the copyright in your illustrations? How do you keep them? How might you lose them? The short answer is the copyrights are yours! Unless one of three things happen: 1️⃣ you work as an employee and illustration is part of your job 2️⃣ your illustration contract contains a work-for-hire clause 3️⃣ your illustration contract contains an assignment clause Head here to read the full post, watch the video, and learn more about my copyright registration course: https://theartistsjd.com/book-illustration-copyright/ -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
The reason that most creatives hate contracts is that many contracts are 20-pages long and stuffed with legal jargon. But did you know that your contract doesn’t have to look like that to be valid? Listen to this episode to learn what is required for a contract to be valid. The short answer is only three things are required to create a valid contract: 1️⃣ an offer 2️⃣ acceptance of the exact offer 3️⃣ exchange of things of value Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/legalese-optional/] (https://theartistsjd.com/legalese-optional/) -- -INSERT ADDITIONAL LINKS -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/) -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] (https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/] (https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
I’d say that 90% of the giveaways I see on Instagram aren’t legal. In fact, when I see one that is legal it stands out. So how do you make your giveaway legal? Listen to this episode to learn! The short answer is that you are going to follow these five steps: Decide the purpose and how will you pick the winner Decide if you will be using social media to host or promote your giveaway Create a free way to enter that has the same chances of winning (if picking a random winner) Create the rules of your giveaway Promote and host your giveaway Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/how-host-giveaway/] (https://theartistsjd.com/how-host-giveaway/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Almost every creative business owner will sign a contract they later regret. But how can you limit your chances of this happening? Listen to this episode! The short answer is that you are going to answer one question, “If everything goes haywire, will signing this contract help my business, hurt it, or leave me relatively in the same place?” Of course, to answer that question, you’ll need to understand exactly what the contract says. And which of the contract sections will be enforced in your state. Read the show notes, watch the video version, or get details on how your state treats non-compete clauses visit: [https://theartistsjd.com/non-compete-clauses/] (https://theartistsjd.com/non-compete-clauses/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Nervous and scared to post your work online because you are afraid it will get copied? How can you protect your online content? Watch this video to learn! The short answer is the only way to protect your online content, is by not posting it. But this is an unrealistic answer. Because in most cases, you HAVE to post online to run a successful, thriving business. But rather than using a watermark, I suggest you protect your content by doing five things: -register your copyrights -reduce accessibility -monitor your content -take action when necessary -trust in your ideal client or customer Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or get details on how to do each of these things here: [https://theartistsjd.com/protect-your-content-online/] (https://theartistsjd.com/protect-your-content-online/) Join us in the artist’s Courtyard to get access to the step-by-step course designed to help you register your copyrights here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-workshop/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-workshop/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
How much money does your business need to be making before it’s time to become an LLC? Can you create an LLC if you aren’t financially stable? Watch this video to learn! The short answer is that financial self-sufficiency isn’t a legal requirement to become an LLC. But the LLC DOES need enough money to survive. To do that, you’ll do two things: -make sure the LLC starts off with 3-6 months of expenses in your accounts -only pay yourself when the LLC accounts have enough to cover the regular expenses Curious what other tasks you should be doing now you are an LLC? Then grab the workbook here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-financially-self-sufficient/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-financially-self-sufficient/) Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-financially-self-sufficient/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-financially-self-sufficient/) Learn about the LLC course designed to help you create your LLC (and keep it legit) here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Does your LLC need a “real” business bank account? Or can you just get away with a personal bank account where you only keep the LLC’s money? Watch this video to learn! The short answer is that you MUST keep the LLC’s money in its own name. Because if you don’t it’s not really the LLC’s money. And your bank is likely going to require that if the account is in the LLC’s name, that you have a business account. Curious what other tasks you should be doing now you are an LLC? Then grab the workbook here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-needs-business-account/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-needs-business-account/) Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-needs-business-account/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-needs-business-account/) Learn about the LLC course designed to help you create your LLC (and keep it legit) here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
When is it a good (or bad) idea to have multiple projects, brands, or businesses in the same LLC? Watch this video to learn! The short answer is that you can have them under the same LLC umbrella if you are okay with them impacting each other. Because if something goes wrong in one project, brand, or business, the law sees no distinction between them. So if something goes bad in one, it’ll impact the rest. I also suggest that you use the same 13 questions that help you decide if it’s time to become an LLC, to decide if you are okay with having them all in the same LLC. (Grab the workbook here: [https://theartistsjd.com/list/should-i-be-an-llc/] (https://theartistsjd.com/list/should-i-be-an-llc/)) Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/multiple-projects-same-llc/] (https://theartistsjd.com/multiple-projects-same-llc/) Learn about the LLC course designed to help you create your LLC (and keep it legit) here: [https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/] (https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Your creative business is growing and it’s time to bring on a legal expert to help you. So how do you go about finding an attorney for your creative business? Watch this video to learn! The short answer is finding a lawyer is no different than finding any other service provider. You want to find someone you know, like and trust. And there are three places you can start your search: -you might find your lawyer through your network -you might find her via a Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts organization -you might find him via a Google search But it’s important to remember that you’ll likely need to find someone in your state. Learn why, plus what questions you should ask potential attorneys in this episode! Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/find-an-attorney/] (https://theartistsjd.com/find-an-attorney/) Learn about our membership community, the artist’s Courtyard, and how to join for just $9/month here: [https://theartistsjd.com/courtyard/] (https://theartistsjd.com/courtyard/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Congrats! You submitted your copyright registration application to the U.S. Copyright Office. But...it's going to take 2-10 months for your certificate to arrive. Do you have to wait to sell your work until you have a certificate in hand? Learn how long you have to wait in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-effective/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-effective/) Learn about the copyright registration course here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-workshop/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-workshop/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
You get an email from your customer with a glowing review of your product or service. Can you pop that feedback or testimonial on your sales page? Or do you need permission? That’s exactly what we’re covering in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/permission-testimonial/] (https://theartistsjd.com/permission-testimonial/) Read the special rules you have to comply with if the customer review comes via Etsy: [https://theartistsjd.com/etsy-reviews/] (https://theartistsjd.com/etsy-reviews/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
So you come up with an awesome phrase that would be perfect for a mug, a t-shirt, a card, or a hat. Can you run down to the Trademark Office and file a trademark for that phrase? That’s exactly what we’re covering in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/trademark-tshirt/] (https://theartistsjd.com/trademark-tshirt/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
LegalZoom is cheaper than a lawyer, but you’ve heard good and bad stories about it. When should you run far away? When might it be okay to use it? That’s exactly what we’re covering in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/use-legalzoom/] (https://theartistsjd.com/use-legalzoom/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Your customer has just posted the PERFECT photo showing your product on her Instagram feed. Should you #regram it? Or ask permission first? If you want to use client or customer photos you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/use-customer-photos/] (https://theartistsjd.com/use-customer-photos/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Want to tame your inbox by delegating it to your virtual assistant? Would you like them to answer emails, book appointments, or respond to customer requests? Then you won’t want to miss this week's episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/va-send-emails/] (https://theartistsjd.com/va-send-emails/) Grab your copy of the checklist that will help you decide if your team member is an employee or independent contractor here: [https://theartistsjd.com/team-names/] (https://theartistsjd.com/team-names/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
What can you do with licensed fabric? Is there a difference between what the legal protections are and what's practical for your creative business? That's exactly what we're going to cover in this week's episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/licensed-fabric/] (https://theartistsjd.com/licensed-fabric/) -- -Check out last week’s video on patterns and shrink-wrap licenses here: [https://theartistsjd.com/pattern-copyright/] (https://theartistsjd.com/pattern-copyright/) -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/) -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] (https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
If you create patterns or use them, you might be confused about the “For personal use only” restriction at the bottom of patterns. Are patterns protected by copyright? Can those restrictions hold up? That’s exactly what we’re going to cover in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/pattern-copyright/] (https://theartistsjd.com/pattern-copyright/) -- -Grab your copy of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Compendium here: [https://www.copyright.gov/comp3/] (https://www.copyright.gov/comp3/) -Learn what is and isn’t protected by copyright here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-basics/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-basics/) -Learn how to create contracts with your website visitors here: [https://theartistsjd.com/website-terms-of-use-change/] (https://theartistsjd.com/website-terms-of-use-change/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
What is a copyright notice? What does it mean? Does it really do any good? How do you create one? That’s exactly what we’re going to cover in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/website-copyright-notice/] (https://theartistsjd.com/website-copyright-notice/) -- -Grab your copy of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Compendium here: [https://www.copyright.gov/comp3/] (https://www.copyright.gov/comp3/) -Learn the value of registering your copyrights here: [https://theartistsjd.com/register-copyrights/] (https://theartistsjd.com/register-copyrights/) -Learn how to fill out the exclusions page of your copyright registration application here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-application-exclusions/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-application-exclusions/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Shop policies are a great first step to establishing expectations with your customers. But...when something goes wrong, your shop policies likely won’t help a bit. Make sure you tune into this week's episode where I share why you need both shop policies and terms of service. (And how to quickly and easily create them!) Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/shop-policies-terms-of-service/] (https://theartistsjd.com/shop-policies-terms-of-service/) -- -Grab the terms of service and privacy policy Mad Libs templates here: [https://theartistsjd.com/list/website-mad-libs/] (https://theartistsjd.com/list/website-mad-libs/) -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/) -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] (https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/] (https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
You want to keep the momentum going for your creative business. So how do you pick a name that won't get you in legal hot water and force a re-brand? Make sure you tune into this week's episode where I share what a trademark search is, why it's important, and if you can DIY it. Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/renaming-business-trademark-search/] (https://theartistsjd.com/renaming-business-trademark-search/) -- -Grab the trademark search workbook here: [https://theartistsjd.com/trademark-search/] (https://theartistsjd.com/trademark-search/) -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/) -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] (https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/] (https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Do you use reference photos or illustrations when creating your work? Do you incorporate other's work into your own? Then make sure you tune into this week's episode where I share how to let the U.S. Copyright Office know this when you fill out your copyright registration application. Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-application-exclusions] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-application-exclusions) -- -Grab a copyright registration checklist here: [https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-part-1/] (https://theartistsjd.com/copyright-registration-part-1/) -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/) -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] (https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/) -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] (http://instagram.com/theartistsjd) -Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/] (https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/) -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] (http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/)
Creating an expert or product round-up? Then make sure you tune into this week's episode where I share how to do it without ending up in legal hot water. Read the show notes, watch the video, or read the transcript here: [https://theartistsjd.com/legit-product-roundup/] -- -Grab the email template here: [https://theartistsjd.com/how-to-get-permission-copyright/] -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: [https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/] -Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/] -Instagram: [http://instagram.com/theartistsjd] -Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/] -- What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: [http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/]
Congrats you are an LLC! Now you have to act like one! In this Ask Kiff video, you'll learn how your LLC should (and shouldn't) sign a contract! Read the show notes, listen to an audio-only version, or read the transcript here: https://theartistsjd.com/only-llc-owner-how-sign-contract/ -Read what else LLC's are required to do: https://theartistsjd.com/llc-maintain/ -Need help creating your LLC? https://theartistsjd.com/llc-intensive/ -Leave a question or sign up to vote on future episodes here: https://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistsjd/ -Instagram: http://instagram.com/theartistsjd -Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kiffaniestahle/ What's Ask Kiff? Each week, Kiffanie adds ease to the legalese of running your creative business by answering one question submitted by creative business owners just like you! Have a question you want to submit? Leave it here: http://theartistsjd.com/ask-kiff/
We are back with Part 2 with Kiffanie Stahle. If you missed part 1, go here and listen. In Part 2, we are tackling what to do if you are copied. This is an important conversation about legalities, kindness and how to treat other artists. Be sure to connect with Kiffanie on her Facebook page for her live videos! Have you joined our Facebook group yet? We've worked hard to create an awesome space for Product Based Biz Owners who are ready to rock! We don't bite so come join us! About Kiffanie: Hi! I’m Kiffanie Stahle, but you can call me Kiff. I’m the friendly legal eagle behind the artist’s J.D. I’m also a photographer, fellow creative business owner, and lawyer living in Oakland, California. The law fascinates me. That’s the reason I went to law school, started my own law practice, and love practicing law. If you hand me a contract, I’ll go off in a corner, read it, and break down all the things wrong with it. In my free time, I’ll perform a Google search on different kinds of contracts to learn how other attorneys structure them and figure out what not to do. (Yep, I’m a nerd.) I also spend hours translating contracts from legalese to regular ol’ English to help my clients. What makes me different than most lawyers, is that what started as a fun hobby has grown to define who I am and how I interact with the world. That little hobby is photography. I started taking photographs way back when shooting film was the only option. Back then I used a Brownie camera, but now I’ve graduated to a mix of film and digital cameras. I still try to take photographs every day. But since 2011 I’ve also been helping artists and creative entrepreneurs in my law practice. Practicing law has solidified my passion for teaching the creative community about the law. And providing you resources that empower you to tackle and understand the legal aspects of your creative business. Connect with Kiffanie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Youtube Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Sign up for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
Let's get legal, rebels! In today's Part 1 chat with Kiffanie Stahle, we are chatting about what exactly a copyright is. Kiffanie breaks it down for us and helps us understand when to file for a copyright. Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 next week when we tackle what to do if you are copied. Have you joined our Facebook group yet? We've worked hard to create an awesome space for Product Based Biz Owners who are ready to rock! We don't bite so come join us! About Kiffanie: Hi! I’m Kiffanie Stahle, but you can call me Kiff. I’m the friendly legal eagle behind the artist’s J.D. I’m also a photographer, fellow creative business owner, and lawyer living in Oakland, California. The law fascinates me. That’s the reason I went to law school, started my own law practice, and love practicing law. If you hand me a contract, I’ll go off in a corner, read it, and break down all the things wrong with it. In my free time, I’ll perform a Google search on different kinds of contracts to learn how other attorneys structure them and figure out what not to do. (Yep, I’m a nerd.) I also spend hours translating contracts from legalese to regular ol’ English to help my clients. What makes me different than most lawyers, is that what started as a fun hobby has grown to define who I am and how I interact with the world. That little hobby is photography. I started taking photographs way back when shooting film was the only option. Back then I used a Brownie camera, but now I’ve graduated to a mix of film and digital cameras. I still try to take photographs every day. But since 2011 I’ve also been helping artists and creative entrepreneurs in my law practice. Practicing law has solidified my passion for teaching the creative community about the law. And providing you resources that empower you to tackle and understand the legal aspects of your creative business. Connect with Kiffanie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Youtube Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Sign up for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
Alyson talks with photographer and attorney Kiffanie Stahle about legal concerns for your art business. The way one artist protects his or her business will be very different from another artist. So much depends on your audience and goals. Kiffanie, who owns theartistsjd.com has developed the Creative Business Model Canvas to help you home in on legal priorities. Find it here: https://theartistsjd.com/need-business-plan/
Today I chat with Kiffanie Stahle who is helping independent creative entrepreneurs, artists and indie app developers with her law practice. We chat about what to worry about as an independent creative and how to protect ourselves.
Kiffanie Stahle is making the law fun again. She is the ultra-inspiring and creative Founder of The Artist?s JD and Stahle Law where she helps creatives realize that the law isn?t a big scary Godzilla. After college she adventured to National Parks all over the Western United States, utilizing her passion for photography and travel. The Artist's JD is dishing legal advice, tools and action plans to help your creative business grow and succeed. Kiffanie is one of the COOLEST guests that I?ve ever connected with! ;) Here are the highlights of my funky conversation with Kiffanie: / / 05:08 : Her goal of breaking the mold and busting the lawyer stereotypes by empowering people and making them look at the law differently for their businesses to thrive, / 09:20 : Sharing her obsessions for pickling fruits, having a soft spot for vintage Law and Order and her background on being a wildlife biologist, / 11:45: Her adventures when she spent an entire summer touring the National Parks of the Western United States and how she quickly transitioned to being in the law school literally right after that, / 15:22 : Working for the California Lawyers for the Arts on her first year in law school, gaining exposure through that program and continuing on with her eyes fixed on her goal of opening up a law firm right after she graduated, / 20:10 : Creating The Artist?s JD platform and enjoying spreading the message, / 22:22: Being a big visualizer and a goal setter, and how visualization boards and baby steps can help you get to the goals you have set, / 28:07 : The most common problems that she helps artists on such as copy cats, contracts, LLCs and trademarks, and / 34:55: Her big plans for The Artist JD such as membership sites and incorporating community aspects around it to teach and empower the creative community about the law.
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