Podcast appearances and mentions of kristen prinz

After the Trump Administration issued an executive order targeting Perkins Coie, we signed on to an amicus brief in support of the firm's lawsuit challenging the order. Since then, the administration has gone after three more firms, making collective action even more necessary to protect the rule of law.   Prinz partners Kristen Prinz and Amit Bindra provide context around the executive orders and explain why they decided to add their voices to this critical lawsuit. Why are these firms being targeted? Are these executive orders constitutional? What exactly is an amicus brief? Kristen and Amit will answer all your questions and more.   Stay Connected & Learn More:   Read about Perkins Coie's response to the executive order on their website   Read the amicus brief   Kristen Prinz   Amit Bindra   The Prinz Law Firm

You're starting a new venture and it's time to finally create your business as a formal legal entity, but what kind of entity do you choose: a corporation, an LLC, something else? Business counselors Katie Rinkus and Kristen Prinz decode the major differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs, providing insight into the benefits and drawbacks of each.   Katie and Kristen touch upon how to reduce personal liability, various tax classifications, and the differences among such roles as managers, shareholders, and officers. More than anything, they stress long-term thinking and the benefits of seeking out trusted expertise from a knowledgeable attorney.     Stay Connected & Learn More:   Read Katie's blog on the ABCs of Business Entities   Katie Rinkus   Kristen Prinz   The Prinz Law Firm

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Kristen Prinz, an influential business and employment lawyer from Chicago, join us. Kristen shares her journey of starting her own law firm, her insights into the evolving landscape of employment law, and how she balances her career with being a mom. Get ready for valuable insights and practical advice on handling legal challenges, building a supportive work culture, and achieving work-life balance. Here are the key highlights from our conversation: Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Kristen Prinz and her accolades 01:45 - Kristen's motivation for starting her own firm 04:30 - The shift from law as a knowledge commodity to a service industry 06:00 - Key employment law considerations for founders 09:00 - The increasing importance of mental health in the workplace 12:45 - Challenges in trade secrets, confidentiality, and cybersecurity 15:30 - The impact of ADA accommodations and changing laws 18:00 - Addressing mental health issues and balancing empathy with business needs 21:45 - The evolving expectations of employees and employers 25:00 - Kristen's journey to starting her own law firm and lessons learned 30:00 - Gender biases and their impact on career progression 34:30 - Advice for ambitious women balancing career and family 39:00 - The role of community in parenting and work-life balance 42:30 - Importance of employment agreements and confidentiality 47:00 - The current state of non-competes and their enforceability 52:00 - The impact of AI on the legal industry 57:00 - The significance of conducting culture assessments in organizations 01:03:00 - The balance between strategy and culture in business 01:07:00 - Personal stories of balancing work and family life 01:13:00 - The importance of giving yourself grace as a working parent 01:17:30 - Kristen's involvement in New Moms and supporting young mothers 01:23:00 - The role of sleep and being a board member of the National Sleep Foundation 01:26:30 - Thoughtful Threes segment: Misguided advice, taking business to the next level, and unconventional strategies 01:35:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Kristen Prinz Where to Find Kristen Prinz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prinzlawfirm/ Website: The Prinz Law Firm Email: kristen.prinz@prinz-lawfirm.com WANT TO APPLY TO WORK WITH US?  We help 7-8 figure B2B companies win clients and build industry leading brands with in-house social media and video content. No need to outsource your content ever again!  Head over to our website now and check out our services, pricing, how we work with clients, and book a call! https://impaxs.com GET MY BEST CONTENT HERE! If you thought this content was good, I wanna let you there's a place where I share EXCLUSIVE, high value content that you can't find anywhere else (Not even on social)!  It's the type of content that I charge clients money to implement for them.  All geared towards helping 7-8 figure B2B companies drive revenue and build brand through video content.  And it's all in my weekly newsletter.  Sign up now and you'll start by getting a free video and guide on the “3 types of videos that instantly drive more sales”!   https://impaxs79863.activehosted.com/f/1

Seasoned workplace investigators Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco discuss one of their favorite topics: culture audits! They discuss how audits can help prevent workplace problems before they arise, enabling organizations to avoid the costs of poor company culture: legal liability, legal fees, and lost productivity. More than that, culture audits signal to employees that the organization cares about them and their input, and takes workplace culture seriously. This episode is for anyone who wants to get the pulse of their organization and maintain a healthy work environment.   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Christina Hynes Mesco  

Kristen Prinz welcomes to the mic Chiquita Hall-Jackson, a lawyer, DEI consultant, and community advocate known as the “Discrimination Disrupter.” Chiquita strives to dismantle systems of bias, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace, and is recently the author of We Gon' Be Alright: A Black Executive's Guide to Navigating Workplace Dynamics.   In their wide-ranging conversation, Kristen and Chiquita address the difficulties that minority employees often face in the workplace, especially women of color, including remaining unseen and being passed over for promotion. Chiquita encourages employees to use these situations as opportunities to educate their colleagues, and she advises workers to use their voices to advocate for themselves and to make room in the workplace for the diverse talent that will come after them.   Kristen and Chiquita discuss their own experiences, the necessity of charting your own career path and goals, and the difficult choice workers must sometimes face: to stay within a system that can be difficult to navigate or to strike out on your own.   This episode will enable you to become a bolder you at work, more aligned with your own values and career goals. Perhaps more than anything else, you will learn some tools to “be alright” and continue navigating the dynamics of challenging workplaces.   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Chiquita Hall-Jackson's personal website   We Gon' Be Alright: A Black Executive's Guide to Navigating Workplace Dynamics   Chiquita Hall-Jackson on LinkedIn   Hall-Jackson and Associates, P.C.

This episode focuses on the mental health benefits that workplaces can provide to workers. Kristen Prinz welcomes to the mic Sarah Malavenda, a trained psychotherapist and the Co-Founder & COO of Samata Health, and Angelia Salgado, the firm's Operations Manager who recently earned an M.A. in mental health counseling.   Kristen, Sarah, and Angelia discuss the prevalence of burn-out, the fact that it's become more acceptable to discuss mental health in the workplace, and whether there is a shortage of therapists. Then they dig into the variety of mental health benefits available to companies, including traditional benefits provided by health insurance, legacy EAPs, and premium benefits offered by third party providers, such as Samata Health.   Sarah reveals how a premium benefits program works for employers, especially small businesses, and why it is often a superior option for employees compared with other options. She also explains how Samata Health can make a profit while supporting its individual therapist providers. This is a great episode for HR folks, business owners, individual therapists, and anyone else interested in making work better through improving mental health.   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Angelia Salgado   Sarah Malevenda on LinkedIn   Samata Health on LinkedIn   Samata Health website

What would you do if an employee reported that a colleague kissed her without her permission at the company holiday party? Our attorneys say: investigate! From their experience as employment attorneys and workplace investigators, Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco outline the nuts and bolts of conducting a workplace investigation in this episode.   Using the true-life example of the involuntary kiss, they address what to do if your employee reports harassment, including the importance of avoiding knee-jerk reactions and setting reported events in their proper context. They also touch upon documentary evidence, including electronic data, and in-person interviews. And since obtaining helpful answers often depends on how questions are phrased, Kristen and Christina offer a few helpful techniques that can be used in any conversation. They also emphasize why a trauma-informed approach is helpful when assessing the credibility of witnesses, before discussing drafting an investigation report and making recommendations to help better the business for all parties involved.   This is a must-listen episode for anyone in HR or in-house counsel, and for anyone else tasked with getting to the bottom of things in the workplace!   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Christina Hynes Mesco   Read Christina's blog on conducting effective investigations

Kristen Prinz welcomes Alexandra Eidenberg, president and founder of The Insurance People, an award-winning insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, individual health insurance, and Medicare. Kristen and Alexandra discuss the variety of ways that health insurance can be related to one's employment, touching upon employer plans, individual plans, Illinois coverage continuation, and COBRA. They also address what to keep in mind when your employment is coming to an end and what to look for when determining which insurance option is best for you. If you've ever had questions about health insurance, how it's tied to employment, and what to do when it's not, this is the episode for you!   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Alexandra Eidenberg Alexandra has been a licensed agent for 18 years, an agency owner for 13 years, and is locally and nationally recognized for her leadership, both as an insurance agent and a community leader. She is deeply passionate about her community and helping people.   The Insurance People In 2022, The Insurance People was named the #1 US Small Group Agency by Mutual of Omaha, the #2 Illinois Agency by UnitedHealthcare, the Small Group Business Partner of the Year by Delta Dental of Illinois, and was awarded Elite Plus Status by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Insurance People is known and loved for its exemplary customer service.   The Insurance People on Facebook   The Insurance People on Instagram   The Insurance People on LinkedIn

You might have heard in the news of workplace investigations underway at any number of companies that have been struck with controversy. Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco are both employment attorneys and experienced workplace investigators. In this episode, they delve into what exactly a workplace investigation is, what sort of matters might be investigated in the workplace, and how you should determine whether to bring in an external investigator or keep an inquiry in house. Finally, they highlight the various ways that workplace investigations make work better. This is a must-listen episode for anyone in HR or in-house counsel, and for anyone else tasked with getting to the bottom of things in the workplace!   Stay Connected & Learn More:   The Prinz Law Firm   Kristen Prinz   Christina Hynes Mesco   Read Christina's blog on conducting workplace investigations

Prinz attorneys and business counselors Kristen Prinz, Amit Bindra, and Christina Hynes Mesco hold an animated conversation on why you should care about employment law. They point out that employees themselves are concerned with what the law says, knowing and implementing the law can protect employers against liability, and compliance helps to improve overall workplace culture. In the course of their discussion, Kristen, Amit, and Christina touch upon popular hysteria about the law and media coverage of employment issues, whether your non-compete is enforceable, and why workplace training is so important. Tune in to learn why YOU should care about employment law! Stay Connected & Learn More: The Prinz Law Firm Kristen Prinz Amit Bindra Christina Hynes Mesco  

The signature podcast of The Prinz Law Firm has been rebranded and rebooted! Now known as “Making Work Better: Employment Law & Workplace Challenges,” this podcast will continue to discuss leading issues in employment law, human resources, business planning, and career growth. In this first episode, partners Kristen Prinz and Amit Bindra discuss the unique nature of this podcast and how each episode will empower you to make work better. Tune into this brief introduction and discover what future episodes will offer you! Stay Connected & Learn More: The Prinz Law Firm Kristen Prinz Amit Bindra

This episode features Kristen Prinz, Principal at Prinz Law Firm. Here she discusses what inspired her to create her own business, having a good business plan, the importance of culture in the workplace, advice for others, and more.

The past several years have revealed just how widespread the problem of harassment in the workplace is. In this episode of Tales From Around The Water Cooler, Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco of The Prinz Law Firm have a frank discussion about anti-harassment trainings in the workplace. The duo breaks down what constitutes harassment and how companies can address the issue, from mandatory sexual harassment trainings to cultural audits and listening sessions. Kristen and Christina expand the discussion to the additional work that needs to be done around racial diversity and equality in the workplace, as well as the significance of workplace culture in combatting all forms of harassment.   It’s important to have leaders that can have these conversations and effectively listen to the people of their company. Tune in to learn how to foster a sense of inclusion in your workplace, create a space where people can speak up, and take your employees seriously when they do come forward.   To learn more about our trainings and to schedule a FREE consultation, click here. Connect with Christina on LinkedIn. Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn.

Today's episode is a special "crossover" between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued change and transformation in our work. CEO of the Prinz Law Firm, Kristen Prinz, and The Parker Avery Group's Kathi Toll join us with expert commentary.

Kristen Prinz sits down (remotely) with President and CEO of KODO Care Chad Kodiak, Founder and CEO of Aqueity Dan Dunn, and Co-Founder and CMO of mSEED Group Anthony Standifer to talk about bringing employees back to work after weeks or months of quarantine. Representing a variety of business sectors, these leaders have employed unique strategies for returning to work, tailored to their respective industries. Since each company faces its own set of challenges while dealing with this pandemic, this groups explains that it is important to listen to one’s workforce and adjust strategies accordingly. Tune in to hear what several enterprising business leaders are doing to ensure a safe and productive return to work.

Kristen Prinz welcomes Christy Lyons to this episode “Tales from Around the Water Cooler” to talk about returning to work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic from a Human Resources perspective. Christy Lyons is a sought-after HR consultant and founder of 4 Point Consulting, which works with companies of all sizes to create customized plans for HR and talent acquisition. They discuss the challenges that employers face when bringing furloughed employees back to work, and strategies for making the transition back to the workplace as smooth as possible. Christy advises employers to do everything they can to support frequent and open communication with their employees, and provides specific examples of how companies can foster a transparent culture. We’re all in this together, so let’s talk about it.

Contract agreements will be written to favor the hospital or group over the doctor so take the time to make sure you are protected and know exactly what you are getting into. You often spend more time working than you do with your family so you don’t want to lock yourself in to a career that isn’t what you had in mind when signing the contract. Becoming a partner in a practice is an exciting time, but you need to be careful before signing the partnership agreement and putting in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Join in as Kristen Prinz, employment lawyer, business counselor and founder of the Prinz law firm delves into not only the importance of reviewing employment contracts but understanding the nuances of buying into a medical group.

In this episode, we go “behind the mic” with Kristen Prinz to discuss her personal and professional path to becoming an established attorney and small business owner. The firm’s legal assistant Matt takes us on a blast to the past to learn of Kristen’s high school habits, what led her to law school, and why she entered employment and business law. Starting from an office in “a windowless closet,” Kristen explains how she grew her business and became a boss. Along the way, Kristen sheds light on workplace culture in the legal field, the importance of bringing one’s values to work, and the path to accomplishing a healthier work-life balance.

In this episode, Kristen Prinz welcomes Megan Roudebush, Founder of keepwith, a firm that teaches people networking skills. Megan shares her journey of building her own business while keeping her important and demanding day job. Networking has been a prominent tool in Megan’s career path, and led her to build a business around what she does best. But how does she do it? Megan says, “Time management is critical,” in both her career and personal life. If you are thinking of building a side business while keeping your day job, or are interested in honing your networking and time management skills, this is the episode for you.   Some of Megan Roudebush’s tips   On time management:   Weekly date night scheduled Outsource some chores Using apps as time management/task management tool One on one with yourself You can just say no!   Networking:   Be purposeful and careful about whom you let into your network Have a close group of key advisors in your network Ask both people’s permission before initiating a networking introduction Spend time on networking activities at least once a week  Get Connected   Megan Roudebush:     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-roudebush/ Keepwith: Website: https://keepwith.com/  Bio: Megan Burke Roudebush is Chief Compliance Officer of Crescent Grove Advisors, a registered investment advisor. With over 14 years of financial services experience, Megan oversees the firm’s compliance program. Throughout her career, Megan has handled Anti-Money Laundering compliance matters at BMO Financial Group, advised global financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters while at Deloitte, and worked in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance, Inspections and Examinations.   Megan received her BA degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Bryn Mawr College and her JD/MBA from Albany Law School and Union Graduate College. She is a member of the Executives’ Club of Chicago, previously served on the Guild Board at the Lyric Opera, and sits on the Board of the Bryn Mawr College Chicago Club. She is also a member of the Ethics & Compliance Initiative and the National Society of Compliance Professionals.   Megan values authentic relationship-building above all else. She is the founder of keepwith, a firm that teaches people how to network. She understands the importance of deliberately choosing one’s key advisors and building and maintaining strong and genuine, reciprocal networking relationships. Not only has Megan spoken to an array of audiences about networking topics (including Albany Law School, the Executives’ Club of Chicago, the Ethics & Compliance Initiative and the Guild Board of the Lyric Opera), she has also written several articles on networking and finds great joy in helping people to connect for the right reasons.   A few little known facts about Megan: she has taught poetry writing classes in juvenile detention centers, interviewed many notable individuals as a reporter and editor of the Children’s Express News Service while growing up (including Janet Reno, Amy Tan and Bella Abzug), produced a multi-media documentary about the impact of cleft lip and palate surgery on patients in China for Operation Smile while in college, and in law school coached an ice hockey team comprised of young people with special needs.  Her recent successes include co-chairing the Lyric Opera’s inaugural Family Day event in April 2018.   Megan enjoys volunteering, mentoring and, most of all, networking. She is married, has a three-year-old daughter and prioritizes exercise and wellness. She is originally from New York City.

This week we’re speaking with Kristen Prinz, owner of the boutique Chicago based law firm “The Prinz Law Firm“ which specializes in business law. Kristen is also the host of the Around the Watercooler podcast where she shares not only the success stories, but also the horror stories that she has encountered along her journey as an attorney.

In this episode, Kristen Prinz talks with Andrew Sykes, Founder & CEO of Habits at Work. Kristen and Andrew share insights and stories in discussing how workplace habits can create an engaged and successful culture.    What steps are you taking to create healthy and productive workplace habits?   Check out Andrew's company, Habits at Work, to learn more about workplace habits and book a workshop for your team. http://habitsatwork.com/context-design-workshops/

In this episode of “Tales from Around the Water Cooler“: Finding your crew Mandatory fun vs. positive company culture The responsibility of having impact and purpose The disingenuous performance review To be, or not to be an entrepreneur   Links: www.rockandvossbooks.com rockdotvoss.com   Book Review Quotes:   "One of the 10 Best Business Books of 2016 -- B.S., Incorporated offers a colonoscopy of the contemporary corporate world."  - Wealth Management ​ B.S., Incorporated exposes the crazy, funny underbelly of an institution and skewers the heck of out it. Be ready to laugh and want more!” - Jayne J. Jones "Author, Capitol Hell, 2013 USA Best Book of the Year

Kristen Prinz of the Prinz Law Firm talks with Gary Kaplan of XL Group about building trust as a team, the no asshole policy, interviewing tips to filter for team players, Team players and leaders who lack self-awareness. Gary joined XL Group in May 2010 to build a new business unit dedicated to addressing the risk management needs of the construction industry. In addition to Gary’s role as the Construction President, he also served as the Interim Head of the NorthAmerica Distribution & Network team. In this role, Gary was responsible for establishing both the strategy and operational plan for 2014 to meet the needs of the XL business leaders, defining the new roles of the regional D&N leadership and all facets of broker and client strategic relationships.

“We are human beings, not human doings” - Elene Cafasso   On this episode, Kristen Prinz interviews Elene Cafasso, a professionally trained executive coach, and President of Enerpace, Inc. Listen in as Elene touches over horror stories of corporate culture, and “leaders behaving badly”.  Elene explains how underlining beliefs could be a contributing factor, a few questions to ask yourself along with improvement techniques, such as The Alphabet Model.   Elene Cafasso is a professionally trained executive coach, and President of Enerpace, Inc. Elene’s coaching enables leaders to achieve their objectives in the areas most critical to their success: leadership agility, emotional intelligence, team building, professional communication and organizational effectiveness. To learn more about Elene Cafasso and Enerpace, Inc., please follow the links below. http://enerpace.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/One-Pager-Elene-Cafasso-Executive-Coach.pdf https://www.enerpace.com/newsletters/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenecafasso/

Kristen Prinz of the Prinz law Firm discusses workers compensation, Chicago Bears, workplace nitwits and more with Richard Gordon of the Gordon Law Firm.

Kristen Prinz interviews Amit Bindra and explores the toxicity an employer may influence within their own company. Are you poisoning your own talent pool?

Kristen Prinz interviews Debbie Bridges entrepreneur, business relationship consultant, founder and independent owner of Bridges Court Reporting. This week’s subject will touch on toxic employees and how the poison spreads throughout the entire company.   Confidence and communication in the workplace. Keeping positivity within your employees

Exit Interviews –  This is the great way to get harsh feedback from your employees as they exit the company.  This episode is an actual exit interview between Kristen Prinz and Olga Perez, Office Manager for The Prinz Law Firm.   In this episode of “Tales from Around the Water Cooler“: Employee & Employer Break Up – Feedback from your resigning employees – Influence – Empowering Employees The Tales from Around the Water Cooler Podcast was inspired by both experience working with employees/employers in a professional capacity as a business law firm as well as our personal experience as entrepreneurs hiring/firing employees.  This podcast was designed to be both educational and entertaining.  Please leave us feedback or ask questions if you have a employer/employee horror story you would like to share!

Kristen Prinz of the Prinz Law Firm @PrinzLawFirm and Kurtis discuss image releases.  Do you own the rights to the photos?  Building your visual portfolio via images and video.  Are you creating an asset or a liability if you sell your company?   In this minisode of the Surf Goggles Chronicles   Image Releases and Talent Releases What about photographer and crew? Do you legally own your content? What is your catalog worth if you sell your company? Nobody fights until they smell money   Keep a strong vision and go for it.  Fail forward and implement best practices.  Do you have a big idea?  Or do you have a small business and just want to take it to the next level?  The Surf Goggles Chronicles will help you get there.  Learn from Kurtis and Jon’s bipolar business roller coaster and improve your chances on the path to freedom.

In this minisode Kurtis talks contracts with Kristen Prinz @PrinzLawFirm .  How to create clear expectations for both parties.   How to avoid a legal battle through contracts and save money through mediation.   In this episode of the Surf Goggles Chronicles Basic Contracts One page with bullet points for clarity and agreement How Kurtis lost $3600 with an e-mail / verbal contract Bamboo Sunglasses by Kurtis - Sunglasses made of Bamboo Unlimited License and full ownership Bad Contracts vs Good Contracts What is the penalty for non honoring your contract? What is the out clause? Surf Goggles Chronicles - Keep a strong vision and go for it.  How two guys in their garage launched Kurtis Eyewear into an international brand with proven sales in all 50 states and 65 countries.  Concept to market stories shared by Kurtis and Jon with special entrepreneur guests, best selling authors and industry experts.  

In this minisode entrepreneur and attorney Kristen Prinz with the Prinz Law Firm @Prinzlawfirm warns us of google searching non-disclosure generic forms.  What is really covered?  IP? Key Employees? Information?   In this episode of the Surf Goggles Chronicles   How Kurtis Eyewear uses Non-disclosure What do you need protected? Contracting with manufactures Does a non-disclosure signature & date prove first use? Horror Stories we can learn from How to enforce breach of contract Arbitration vs mediation Don’t lose your best employee to the competition Keep a strong vision and go for it.  Surf Goggles Chronicles - Concept to market A-Z.  How to make your idea a reality.  Entrepreneurs, award winning authors and industry experts offer stories of success and failure to speed up your learning curve.

In this minisode attorney and entrepreneur Kristen Prinz of the Prinz Law Firm @prinzLawFirm adds valuable expert consult on the importance of protecting a name.  Kurtis shares how he saved $3,000.00 on his first ™ and lost an estimated $20,000.00 in value through not protecting Surf Goggles.     Which Category to protect for your ™ When does ™ become ® ? www.uspto.gov - excellent FREE resource Losing Surf Goggles as a ™ Proof in commerce and registering your mark Is a ® mark an asset?  Hell Yes! Doing your own ™ vs hiring an expert Saving money - ™ on a shoestring budget Keep a strong vision and go for it.  Surf Goggles Chronicles - Concept to market A-Z.  How to patent, Trademark, source your product, manufacturer, e-commerce and marketing worldwide.

Kristen Prinz of The Prinz Law Firm joins Kurtis and Jon on this episode of the Surf Goggles Chronicles.  When should you hire an attorney?  When should you implement contracts?  Best practices moving forward.  www.Prinz-Lawfirm.com .   The Surf Goggles Chronicles was inspired by The Mouse Driver Chronicles - read this book by John Lusk and Kyle Harrison   In this episode  of the Surf Goggles Chronicles   Customer Service, warranties and being great. Being the most innovative and personable brand in the world. Stealing your idea or knocking off your products Manufacturing in the USA vs Asia The most common legal questions asked by entrepreneurs What is your goal for your business?  End Game? Equity and protecting your personal assets Are you protecting your content?  Building an asset? Your attorney should make you better, but be prepared to answer their questions Being naive can be a benefit when starting out. Self doubt and the entrepreneur Start-up - Incubator vs Accelerator  - what’s the difference? Start with the end in mind A Partnership, but who owns the Trademark? Felix Dennis - Kurtis finally understands him Nobody fights until there is money Advisory Board vs Board of Directors   You want people with a network, expertise or money when looking to share equity.  Horror statistics on marriage  and partnerships.  Read “The One Thing” and “The Art of Storytelling” as mentioned by Kristen Prinz.  Keep in touch with Kristen @PrinzLawFirm on twitter or www.Prinz-Lawfirm.com