Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel brenke

295 - Let's face it—legal protections are rarely top-of-mind when we're just starting out. But trust me, ignoring them could cost you thousands. In this episode, I sit down with photographer-turned-attorney Rachel Brenke to unpack the 3-2-1 legal checklist that every photography business needs to thrive and stay protected.What to Listen For:The 3-2-1 legal framework every photographer needs to knowWhy contracts should be your first legal priority—even during model callsWhat needs to be in your contract (and what to avoid at all costs)The real difference between a retainer and a depositHow your contract impacts client trust, satisfaction, and confidenceWhat clauses to include to protect your business in legal disputesHow to use copyright to protect your creative work—and when you should sell itHow AI tools like Photoshop and ChatGPT affect copyright protectionWhen and how to trademark your business name—and why it might save you from rebranding nightmaresFrom contracts to copyright and everything in between, Rachel lays out the essentials every photographer needs to run a legally sound and profitable business. Don't wait until you're in legal hot water—take proactive steps now to protect your art and your livelihood.

Rachel Brenke is an attorney, business strategist, Team USA triathlete, and mom of five.She's the powerhouse behind TheLawTog, the go-to legal resource for photographers, FitLegally, which serves the fitness and wellness industry, and Eden Law, a boutique virtual law firm helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their brands across the U.S.Rachel has built multiple businesses from scratch, battled through trademark wars, and guided countless creatives and service professionals through the legal maze of entrepreneurship — all while balancing motherhood and Ironman training.If you've ever wondered how to legally protect your brand, avoid business pitfalls, or just want to hear from someone who's actually walked the talk — you're in the right place.

Rachel Brenke is a multifaceted entrepreneur who has successfully balanced her roles as a lawyer, photographer, and business consultant.   Rachel found herself seeking a flexible career that could accommodate her unique circumstances.   Rachel helps entrepreneurs set up, strategize, and protect their businesses legally and emphasizes the importance of Liability Protection, Intellectual Property (IP), and Contracts & Legal Protection.   She stresses the importance of maximizing time and being strategic in decision-making to avoid burnout.   Rachel emphasizes scheduling everything and batching tasks, especially when managing multiple businesses.    She also balances being the face of her brand, ensuring alignment between her team and the business goals.   Website: Rachel Brenke  LinkedIn: Rachel Brenke  Instagram: rachelbrenke   Previous Episode: iam210-lawyer-photographer-and-business-consultant-helps-creatives-initiate-and-implement-strategic-plans   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Today's guest is Rachel Brenke; business owner, serial entrepreneur, and lawyer. Rachel discusses her experiences with leadership and management, highlighting the challenges and insights gained over her 20 years in business. She shares her struggles with self-awareness, communication, and the impact of her leadership style on her team. The conversation delves into the complexities of leadership, the importance of self-reflection, and the need for effective communication and accountability in leadership roles as well as team dynamics within a business. It explores the impact of toxic work environments, the importance of healthy team communication, and the need for clarity and expectation setting. Rachel also touches on the role of social media in shaping perceptions and the challenges of managing a team with a close personal connection.  Episode links: https://rachelbrenke.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RachelBrenke2/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrenke/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-brenke-esq-mba-6485763a/ Confessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and produced and edited by Fixation Point Productions. Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band “The Number of Months.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terribleleader/message

Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, a lawyer, and a Team USA triathlete. Aside from her extensive career, Rachel is a military spouse and mother of five.As an entrepreneur, Rachel created Brenke Brands, which includes FitLegally, TheLawTog, and Rachel Brenke. She is also the author of seven books, hosted the Real Biz Podcast, and founded a boutique niche law firm.Her belief that you can create a business that allows you to live the REAL life you dream of living has allowed her to travel the world with her family while creating a successful empire.Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-brenke-6485763aVisit Rachel's Website: rachelbrenke.comOn This Episode, We Discuss…Creating A REAL Business to Live A REAL LifeDetermining Your Individual StrengthsHow to Manage a Work-Life BalanceWays to Avoid Burnout

Do you have questions about establishing your photography business and legally protecting yourself and your images? From setting up a business entity to drafting client contracts to key terms in a model release, we cover these points and much, much more, during an in-depth discussion with intellectual property attorney Rachel Brenke. Listen in and learn about the value of contracts as the center point in any sort of business transaction. You'll also discover how the legal tripod of a business entity, attorney-drafted contracts, and liability insurance can create a powerful force field of protection. During the show's second half we explore various infringement scenarios, and even take the plunge into potential legal implications in the wake of AI technology and other current trends. Guest: Rachel Brenke For more information on our guest and the gear she uses, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/legal-matters-for-photographers-with-rachel-brenke-thelawtog Stay Connected: Rachel Brenke Website: https://rachelbrenke.com TheLawTog® Website: https://www.thelawtog.com Eden Law Website: https://eden-law.com Rachel Brenke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrenke TheLawTog® Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawtog TheLawTog® Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawtog TheLawTog® Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thelawtog Audio-Technica Link: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Audio-Technica/ci/15748/N/4232861079

Rachel Brenke is the head attorney and photographer behind TheLawTog - the legal resource for photographers.As an MBA, business consultant, and multi-state licensed attorney, she knows the ins and outs of what goes into running a photography business AND how to legally protect yourself. Not only does Brenke have real world photography entrepreneurship experience, but she combines this with her intellectual property law and business knowledge to provide a one-stop resource to help protect your photography business.Her resource is currently helping creative industry professionals all over the world initiate, strategize and implement strategic business and marketing plans through various mediums of consulting resources and legal direction.With hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, TheLawTog.com has become the go-to legal resource in the industry. Pair this with the international stages that have held TheLawTog's teachings, you're sure to learn a lot from Brenke. Brenke's experience and teachings have been featured on CreativeLIVE, WPPI, Professional Photographers of America, Business Insider, TedX, International Business Times, and more.As a mother of five, Army Veteran spouse and Team USA Athlete - she understands that life is busy, and we don't have time to mess around.listen in as we discuss everything from starting a photography business to how to protect your images.1:44 Welcome Rachel3:05 Rachel Brenke's background13:38 What to know if you're getting into photography to make money15:55 The LawTog Checklist19:15 One major item you need after you register your business24:07 Don't fall under the mind set of "It'll never happen to me"27:40 Copyright Infringement30:25 Unregistered photographs33:51 Major Corporations Rachel has gone against for infringement36:43 The steps when infringement happens to you40:52 When to register your copyright on an imageSee more: http://www.thelawtog.com/Disclaimer: I am a lawyer but I'm not your lawyer! View my entire disclaimer hereThe Legal Roadmap from The LawTog: Photographer's Legal RoadmapCopyright Registration: https://copyright.gov/Copyright Infringement Letters from The LawTog: Dubsado (CRM): dubsado.com/?c=karahanescreditWebsite: www.thelawtog.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelawtogTwitter: www.twitter.com/rachelbrenkeInstagram: www.instagram.com/thelawtogRachel's Law Firm: eden-law.com

Niching down is definitely something you have heard on this podcast before, but our guest today, Rachel Brenke, takes niching to a whole other level. She is the founder of The Law Tog, Fit Legally, and Rachel Brenke. Her expertise allows her to help businesses monetize their niche market by selling before making it and coming up with unique selling positions. Rachel is a jack of all trades; she is a serial entrepreneur and lawyer and Ironman championship competitor. She earned her degree after becoming an entrepreneur, which she started in the mid-2000s during the height of MySpace. After earning her law degree, Rachel set out to help people start and grow their businesses by niching down. Tune in to hear Rachel's story… [01:12] Introduction to Rachel Brenke [02:07] Background on Rachel [04:08] History of Rachel's businesses [06:22] How to tap into and monetize your niche market. [11:26] Framework on narrowing down your niche [15:07] Approaching a unique selling position [17:39] Expanding from being the Contract Queen [20:00] Sell it before you make it [23:26] Final words of wisdom [24:29] Favorite growth tool [24:56] Favorite book [26:33] Connect with Rachel Resources: Connect with Rachel: Website: RachelBrenke.com Website: TheLawTog.com Website: FitLegally.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Rachel's Favorite Business Tool: Monday.com Rachel's Favorite Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by: Robert B Cialdini PhD ————————- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect with Dennis Brown  AskDennisBrown.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram [Free Giveaways]

Answer this question: If you don't work today, will you still make money? What if you take the whole week off? Or the whole month? This is the biggest drawback of being a freelancer. You have to work more if you want to earn more. There are a number of consequences for this, but the biggest issue for creatives like us is that the more we work, the more we face burnout. The more we face burnout, the higher the chance that we'll lose the initial passion that drove us to this business in the first place. That means that the more we earn as freelancers, the more we'll face burnout. I'm sure you see the issue here... while you may love what you do, I'm sure you want to maintain a healthy balance between maintaining creativity and maintaining your bank account. None of us want to feel like we're on a hampster wheel of working just to pay the bills, but this is the sad reality of some of the most successful freelancers I know. They built amazingly successful careers (at least financially), but they unknowingly built a trap for themselves. As their income increased, so did their lifestyle and bills. As their bills increased, so did their dependency on their freelance income. This created a perpetual cycle of saying "yes" to projects they otherwise would have said "no" to if they didn't need the money. So how do we get out of this deadly cycle? Well... One method is to just keep your living expenses (and business expenses) as low as humanly possible. The other method (and one I much prefer) is to break away from directly trading your dollars for hours. This is the choice that Rachel Brenke took in her own businesses, which have allowed her to scale her income to over $9,000,000. While she does offer 1-to-1 services just like any typical freelancer, she's also built something called an "ascension ladder", which has allowed her to keep earning money regardless of whether she works this month or not. If you're still on the hours-for-dollars treadmill, and you want to break away, this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast is for you. In this episode you'll discover: The art (and science) of niching down How to offer services and products in multiple niches Automating and outsourcing the stuff you don't want to do How to build an "ascension ladder" as a freelancer Why relying on a single point of failure can destroy a business The 80/20 of content marketing that actually brings in clients For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/214

This week, I'm talking to multi-seven figure entrepreneur, Rachel Brenke, who will be sharing her wisdom on how to create the life you desire through your business with the freedom to actually live it!You'll discover…How Rachel transitioned out of the corporate world to build the life she truly wanted as an entrepreneur  [6.32]Rachel's advice for making high-return decisions in your business that align with the season of life you're in (especially if you're a mom!) [14.31], [17.16]The 4 foundations that define how Rachel approaches her day and how to truly avoid burnout in your business, once and for all [23.13], [38.34]The biggest mistake Rachel sees photographers make when it comes to outsourcing in their business [28.23]How to avoid “busy work” and the secret to making strategic decisions that actually move the needle in your business [44.04]Signs you're in your “business comfort zone” and the perils of a “it'll never happen to me” mindset [49.19]Realistic advice for dealing with the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and powerful insights to keep you motivated on your journey (including my very special “sh*t sandwich” approach!) [1.00.15]About My GuestRachel Brenke is an active practicing lawyer for photographers, a multi-industry business owner and photographer (when time allows!).  She serves photographers who desire photography to not only be their passion, but their profession, to be legally protected.  She's also a mom of five, Team USA athlete, Iron Man competitor, and a multiple seven figure entrepreneur who has helped 365,000 entrepreneurs in 50 countries across the world with her work.RESOURCES + LINKS:Rachel's Website https://rachelbrenke.com/ The Law Tog https://www.thelawtog.com/ Free Legal Roadmap https://thelawtog.lpages.co/free-legal-roadmap-v2/ Law Tog Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelawtog/about/ My Online Photography Courses for YouOutsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphotoSubscribeIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Click here to leave a review!With love + gratitude,Sara

Dealing with the legal side of running a business is complicated, confusing, and can feel like an overwhelming item on your to-do list... but the cost of NOT addressing it can be enormous. Luckily for us, Rachel Brenke - better known as The Law Tog - has spent the last 10+ years using her expertise as both a lawyer and a photographer to make the legal side of things accessible to us as creatives. Today on the show, Rachel and I talk about the importance of creating a great client experience, and how taking a thoughtful approach to educating your clients will not only create a rave-worthy experience but can help avoid potential legal issues as well.Links: TheLawTog.com The Law Tog Facebook Group Sign up for the Simple Sales Masterclass where Annemie teaches the 6 steps to running a profitable, sustainable photography business you love. 

Does the legal side of business overwhelm you? Are you confident your contract would hold up in court? What would happen to you, your business and your client, if your images were stolen and used without permission? If you don't feel good about the answers to those questions, then this podcast episode is for you. These topics can feel heavy, but my guest today, Rachel Brenke of The LawTog® is breaking down these complicated topics into easy steps, so that you'll walk away with a clear picture of what to do next on the legal side of your business.   Here are the highlights of this episode! 01:23 – Intro 03:49 – Meet Rachel! 06:55 – Legal Tools You Need To Set-up in Your Photography Business 10:39 – Choosing a Business Entity for your Photography Biz 14:07 – How to Ensure You're Running a Legal Business? 15:42 – Is it Advisable to DIY Your Photography Contracts? 20:40 – $500 Contract vs $10K Clean-up 22:17 – Protecting Your Photographs with Copyright Registration 29:40 – What Makes Up a Birth Photography Contract? 32:49 – Why Invest in your Birth Photography Contract? 35:12 – Should Photographers Go Through the Contract with their Client/s? 37:44 – Thrive in Your Business 41:06 – Connect with Rachel! 42:19 – Next Steps   Get 10% off of The LawTog® contracts by using the code TAVIAR10 upon checkout!   Connect with The LawTog® Rachel Brenke! Rachel Brenke on Instagram The LawTog® on Instagram The LawTog® Website   Get your Copyright Registration Done Here!   Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review.  

Send us a Text Message.Does the legal side of business overwhelm you? Are you confident your contract would hold up in court? What would happen to you, your business and your client, if your images were stolen and used without permission? If you don't feel good about the answers to those questions, then this podcast episode is for you.These topics can feel heavy, but my guest today, Rachel Brenke of The LawTog® is breaking down these complicated topics into easy steps, so that you'll walk away with a clear picture of what to do next on the legal side of your business. Here are the highlights of this episode!01:23 – Intro03:49 – Meet Rachel!06:55 – Legal Tools You Need To Set-up in Your Photography Business10:39 – Choosing a Business Entity for your Photography Biz14:07 – How to Ensure You're Running a Legal Business?15:42 – Is it Advisable to DIY Your Photography Contracts?20:40 – $500 Contract vs $10K Clean-up22:17 – Protecting Your Photographs with Copyright Registration29:40 – What Makes Up a Birth Photography Contract?32:49 – Why Invest in your Birth Photography Contract?35:12 – Should Photographers Go Through the Contract with their Client/s?37:44 – Thrive in Your Business41:06 – Connect with Rachel!42:19 – Next Steps Get 10% off of The LawTog® contracts by using the code HAPPINESSHERO upon checkout! Connect with The LawTog® Rachel Brenke!Rachel Brenke on InstagramThe LawTog® on InstagramThe LawTog® Website Get your Copyright Registration Done Here! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. 

About Rachel: Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and practicing lawyer who helps creative entrepreneurs build profitable, legal, and strategic businesses so they can live their real life. Aside from her extensive career, Rachel is the wife of an Army veteran, mother of five, cancer survivor, photographer, author, and Team USA athlete. As an entrepreneur, Rachel created Brenke Brands, which includes TheLawTog®, FitLegally®, and Rachel Brenke. She is also the author of seven books, hosted the Real Biz Talk Podcast, and founded a boutique niche law firm. Rachel has been featured on multiple platforms including CreativeLive, Forbes, Business Insider, and at national photography conferences such as WPPI, Seniors Ignite, and The Baby Summit. Her belief that you can create a business that allows you to live the REAL life you dream of has allowed her to travel the world with her family while creating a successful empire.Website: https://thelawtog.com https://racheelbrenke.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLawTog https://www.faceebook.com/RachelBrenke2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawtog https://www.instagram.com/racheelbrenke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLawTogTV https://www.youtube.com/user/racheelbrenke Show Notes: 

About Rachel: Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and practicing lawyer who helps creative entrepreneurs build profitable, legal, and strategic businesses so they can live their real life. Aside from her extensive career, Rachel is the wife of an Army veteran, mother of five, cancer survivor, photographer, author, and Team USA athlete. As an entrepreneur, Rachel created Brenke Brands, which includes TheLawTog®, FitLegally®, and Rachel Brenke. She is also the author of seven books, hosted the Real Biz Talk Podcast, and founded a boutique niche law firm. Rachel has been featured on multiple platforms including CreativeLive, Forbes, Business Insider, and at national photography conferences such as WPPI, Seniors Ignite, and The Baby Summit. Her belief that you can create a business that allows you to live the REAL life you dream of has allowed her to travel the world with her family while creating a successful empire.Website: https://thelawtog.com https://racheelbrenke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLawTog https://www.faceebook.com/RachelBrenke2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawtog https://www.instagram.com/racheelbrenke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLawTogTV https://www.youtube.com/user/racheelbrenke Show Notes: 

Many women struggle with the question: What is my purpose? Of course, most of us know that we want to feel loved, successful, make a positive impact, and make enough money to feel satisfied, but we are often left with the following question: how? This week we mindfully explore your unique purpose and go on a journey through how to move that spark into a thriving business. As women, we often hold ourselves back, but once you do the work to get your life together, little stops your purpose, passion, and ambition from igniting. To help you mindfully avoid the pitfalls of work/life balance, how to start a business, and what you need to be successful, I sat down with Attorney, Creator, and team USA Runner Rachel Brenke, who hands over the foundational steps necessary to get started in any venture, how to create balance along the way, and how to be free of imposter syndrome.   This next hour gives you the information to get started and how to thrive! So, be prepared to be fired up! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Meet Rachel and how she is empowering women to own their purpose the same way she was thrust into it 03:42 The first steps into owning and creating your dreams. A question that can change everything: “What do I want?” 06:08 The most prominent barriers women come up against 06:42 When fear of failure stops us in our tracks 10:25 How to not use your circumstances as an excuse: leaning into intentionality 13:13 Each day, you must do an RGA: Revenue Generating Activity 14:56 Getting into the “How” of putting your dreams into action. 3-tiered formula to get started 19:00 Getting out of imposter syndrome 26:17 Committing yourself and your goals: the ins and outs and the how 28:25 The art of niching down and why it's important   31:05 How to stay focused: For every action, there needs to be a return 40:51 How to create balance and keeping burnout out of the equation 49:05 Taking the CliftonStrength Assessment is a significant player in understanding your leader/business style and strengths 53:05 You don't have to take every opportunity presented, and how a beginner's mindset is a winning mindset 57:08 What Rachel wished all women knew 60:12 Rachel's viral example of how we can all add to the marketplace 60:37 “Imperfect action is better than inaction.” 65:40 The critical takeaways for anyone ready to jump feet first into business 67:30 Rachel's 3 68:00 How to work with Rachel directly One of the biggest takeaways, at least for me, is that the women that each of us inspire to be isn't so much about our work ethic, it's about our impact—the way we serve ourselves, our lives, our family, our communities, businesses, our purpose. As a result, each of us has the power to move into action, to create a legacy, and to do so imperfectly. Because as Rachel said, “Imperfection action is better than no action at all.” Get started. Build your life through deep intention. Turn the whisper of desire into full-blown greatness. If you would like to dive deeper and continue to learn from Rachel, you can follow her on social media at @RachelBrenke or visit rachelbrenke.com   Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join the 16.1K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Become a Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider! Sign up here! Free downloads are available right now! Looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com, where you will find the Get Your Life Together, Girl blog. Also, check out the new Mini Mindset Resets right here on the Get Your Life Together, Girl Podcast. These are easy tools and practices to help you elevate and get your life together. Thank you for listening and being a valuable part of this community. Until next time…be kind to yourself and others.

139 - This I know to be true: It costs more (and hurts more) to deal with legal problems in your business than to prevent them from occurring in the first place. That's why Rachel Brenke of TheLawTog encourages you to get your legal pups in a row as soon as possible. This week, Rachel shares the elements you need in place to cover your bases. We discuss a few what-if scenarios, grumble about insurance companies, and explore the psychology of client confidence.    What To Listen For:The 3 essential components of your contractRetainer, deposit or session fee—does it matter what you call it? The reality of copyrighting your photosWhat about registering your trademark—yay or nay? How to handle the thankfully rare, totally horrible dog-abusive clientAs a Hair of the Dog listener, you'll save 10% off any of The LawTog's photography-specific contracts—just use the code HAIROFDOG10. Protect yourself legally and keep some cash in your pocket? Winner winner, chicken dinner! Resources From This Episode:The LawtogThe Professional Photographer's Legal Roadmap (it's free!)The Lawtog on FacebookThe Lawtog on InstagramHair of the Dog AcademyFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog ElevateJoin our free FREE Hair of the Dog community!

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Brenke – entrepreneur, lawyer, and business consultant. She is the founder and owner of FitLegally.  Her entire philosophy is life over business. And her mission is to help her clients to be efficient, strategic, and be legally protected. She helped entrepreneurs all over the world initiate, strategic, and implement strategic business and legal planning.We dive deeper into the law industry, business decisions, utilizing KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in your business, how legal structures and contracts protect businesses, and so much more.This episode was on #150 of Inside The Mind w/ Misbah Haque.Show Notes:(1:51) - Law Life(9:38) - Building personal and social relationships(11:43) - Strategic business decisions(17:50) - Utilizing KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in your business  (21:28) - Constructing goals (29:13) - Deconstructing your business(39:09) - How to deal with rejections(48:57) -  Legal Structures for your small business

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Brenke – entrepreneur, lawyer, and business consultant. She is the founder and owner of FitLegally.  Her entire philosophy is life over business. And her mission is to help her clients to be efficient, strategic, and be legally protected. She helped entrepreneurs all over the world initiate, strategic, and implement strategic business and legal planning.We dive deeper into the law industry, business decisions, utilizing KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in your business, how legal structures and contracts protect businesses, and so much more. Show Notes:(1:51) - Law Life(9:38) - Building personal and social relationships(11:43) - Strategic business decisions(17:50) - Utilizing KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in your business  (21:28) - Constructing goals (29:13) - Deconstructing your business(39:09) - How to deal with rejections(48:57) -  Legal Structures for your small business

Last week we talked to Rachel Brenke and in that conversation a couple of themes came up that  I'd like to revisit and reinforce.  We talked about getting clear about what you want your life to look like in order to figure out how your business is going to serve you. We talked about how using that awareness is important in protecting ourselves from burnout and overwhelm and we discussed a little bit about how important it is to be ok with discovering maybe entrepreneurship isn't for you.These are things that are missing from most general fitness certifications and if you've been around a while you may have learned the hard way but do you really believe that everyone needs to learn the hard way? Because I don't think that's necessary.The Well resilience retreatSavage Grace Coaching

My guest today is Rachel Brenke, she is a multifaceted entrepreneur Lawyer and a Team USA triathlete. Aside from her extensive career Rachel is a military spouse and mother of five. As an entrepreneur, Rachel created Brenke brands, which includes Fitlegally the law tog and Rachel Brenke. She's also the author of seven books hosted the Real biz podcast and founded a boutique niche law firm. Her belief that you can create a business that allows you to live the real life you dream of living is a lot has allowed her to travel the world with her family while creating a successful empire. We cover several really important topics for fitness professionals and entrepreneurs to understand.Getting clarity around what you want your life to look like.How to build (and batch) content with strategy to avoid burnout.The 3:1 rule when planning your time.Quick & dirty legal checklist for entrepreneurs in fitness industry.www.fitlegally.comSavage Grace CoachingThe Well Retreat

In this episode, Rachel Brenke, a multi-faceted entrepreneur and intellectual property attorney shared two stories with key takeaways: (1) Always establish good communication with your clients and (2) Know that no money is worth the stress and mistreatment. The first story started when Rachel was diagnosed with cancer in her early 20s, but she just shrugged it off since it was “impossible” for her age. Two years later, her cancer worsened, and she had to undergo therapy.  As Rachel was about to head home after 3-day radiotherapy, she was in the elevator with her client. After that, she received an email from that client. The second story was when a big shot photographer approached Rachel to help with a copyright infringement case. Rachel did what she was good at and produced results, aka “financial compensation” for her client's case. However, the client had some sort of different expectations. As the episode wraps up, Morgan and Rachel point out a lot of lessons, primarily on the good practices and preventive practices that every entrepreneur or business owner should have.  Links: Morgan Friedman Rachel's Website Rachel's Instagram

In this episode, Rachel Brenke, a multi-faceted entrepreneur and intellectual property attorney shared two stories with key takeaways: (1) Always establish good communication with your clients and (2) Know that no money is worth the stress and mistreatment. The first story started when Rachel was diagnosed with cancer in her early 20s, but she just shrugged it off since it was “impossible” for her age. Two years later, her cancer worsened, and she had to undergo therapy. As Rachel was about to head home after 3‑day radiotherapy, she was in the elevator with her client. After that, she received an email from that client. The second story was when a big shot photographer approached Rachel to help with a copyright infringement case. Rachel did what she was good at and produced results, aka “financial compensation” for her client's case. However, the client had some sort of different expectations. As the episode wraps up, Morgan and Rachel point out a lot of lessons, primarily on the good practices and preventive practices that every entrepreneur or business owner should have. Links: Morgan Friedman Rachel's Website Rachel's Instagram

Challenges come our way but victory is always ahead.In today's episode I had the privilege of diving deep in a conversation with Rachel Brenke. Rachel  is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney. Over 16years ago Rachel knew she wanted to help others, and her family. She took this passion and started multiple businesses including an apparel store to provide additional support for her family. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2007 she knew she no longer wanted to surrender to the hustle culture, she needed to take a different approach. She committed to figuring out how to support small business owners and entrepreneurs. In the midst of conquering her business endeavors Rachel was also given the unique opportunity in 2019 ,NBC Sports & Ironman Triathlon put on display her "Real Biz, Real Life" mission statement. NBC Sports followed her journey from invitation to competition day and balancing family/biz during training and racing.In this episode we get to hear Rachel's incredible story and dive into other topics like she-cession, burnout and how to keep going amidst the wild ride of entrepreneurship. You can connect with Rachel on Instagram and through her website. She is also the host of The Real Bix Talk Podcast.ABOUT THE THRIVE SOCIETY PODCAST The Thrive Society Podcast hosted by Hannah Nieves was born out of the desire to showcase high-level entrepreneurs and brands and their unique stories and experiences into entrepreneurship. You'll hear raw and uncut stories from these women and how they learned to Thrive. Episodes are released weekly.If you enjoy what you're hearing feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcast!

"You don't want to live to work or work to live.” As we kick off Season 5 with our 50th Episode,  our special guest is Rachel Brenke - a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist and intellectual property attorney. Rachel provides the straight talk on what it takes to survive entrepreneurship from building resilience, understanding your seasons and making your strategy an authentic process. Follow Rachel Brenke:https://rachelbrenke.com/https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrenke/

In life and certainly in business, many of us go down the path of trying to be everything to everyone.  Trying to be everything makes it unclear what problem we're truly solving in the world and dilutes our gifts that the world needs.  Rachel Brenke, serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney knows all about this as she's achieved mega success to the tune of seven figures in multiple businesses.  Her success came from the deliberate focus on her target audience.  She helps people today through coaching, mastermind groups, and legal services. Less is more and simplification is a powerful tidbit she discusses in this episode – having a clear message for a narrow avatar or target audience who needs what you have to offer (look at Apple as a great example).  You'll get gold from this episode! This is episode is brought to you by KORMA Date Coffee, the healthy coffee alternative. It has antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. It's caffeine free, so no jitters, no anxiety, and no afternoon crash! Go to https://kormacafe.com/?ref=bu and enter coupon code BORNUNBREAKABLE for 10% off your purchase today. Ways to connect with me: Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/  Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable  Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com  Clubhouse: @dezmaya Ways to connect with Rachel Brenke: Website: https://rachelbrenke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wOyvtS2RazExfk2Tl_czg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelBrenke2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrenke/ Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!

My guest today is Rachel Brenke. Rachel is not only a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney, She is a professional triathlete representing team USA and authored 7 books all while being a military spouse, mother of 5, and cancer survivor. I've always thought the busiest people in the world find time for the things and people they love, but Rachel takes this to a whole new level. In this episode, Rachel and I talk about:How to build  a sink or swim mentalityHow diseases like cancer can change your perspective on life and futureHow to prioritize your activities to maximize achievementHow to understand how to manage different goals in the different seasons of lifeHow being laser-focused can be a blessing and a curseHow to deal with losing your identity as you go through transitions in lifeWhat Rachel learned from professional sport that helped her in businessHow to correct your children without de-motivating themHow to identify and remain focused on the goals that matter to youand much more--------------------------------------------------About the GuestRachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney. Connect on LinkedInListen to the Real Biz Podcast--------------------------------------------------Follow the PodcastWatch on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram--------------------------------------------------Support the PodcastBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE

In today's podcast episode, Rachel Brenke and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions (https://financingsolutionsnow.com) discuss key components of growth for small businesses. These solutions are helping businesses optimize processes and procedures to reach milestones in revenue and maximize business growth.

Are you an entrepreneurial creative? Do you want to grow your business and protect your valuable intellectual property? Is your lawyer truly your partner and helping to grow your business? Our special guest Rachel Brenke answers these and other questions about entrepreneurship, business growth, intellectual property and ways the right lawyer can help you grow your business, especially for creative entrepreneurs. Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist and intellectual property attorney. She's a very successful lawyer focusing on Intellectual Property while helping to protect small businesses along with several successful legal niche brands, including TheLawTog®, FitLegally, and BlogLegally. She's also a mother of five, wife to an Army veteran, a practicing lawyer, an author (7 books), a cancer survivor, and a Team USA athlete (aquathon). Through her podcast, brands, and one-on-one services, Rachel helps creative entrepreneurs with business strategy and legal needs such as forming businesses, draft contracts, and business and intellectual property law. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and building a business that gives you life you want Importance of having a business growth strategy Looking differently at business growth the role / value of the right legal advisor Role of a full legal strategy for your creative business Why having a lawyer is an essential part of your business strategy for your creative business Risks and limitations of do-it-yourself law and online legal resources (i.e. Legal Zoom) Value of flat rate legal fees for business owners and lawyers Doing the math of why appropriate legal advice is an investment for your business (not a cost) Demonstrating your value through your different questions Questions as the key to developing your business growth strategy Role of rocks and fear in limiting your business growth Unique business challenges for creatives Using questions to help your clients and team find their own answers (instead of giving them the answers) Creating contracts that align with your work flow Using the contract to help you be a better leader and business owner Value of working with a lawyer who's grown other (non-law) businesses Importance of being confident in the value of what you create and sell Risks of putting your money issues and beliefs on your clients and potential clients Role of money blocks in limiting your business growth Your mindset with your clients must align with your mindset with your vendors Recognizing the season of life that you're in and evolving and pivoting based upon that season of life Resources: Rachel Brenke LinkedIn Rachel Brenke Instragram Rachel Brenke Twitter Rachel Brenke Website Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade Books by Dr. Robert Cialdini The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel is multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist and intellectual property attorney.   Over 16 years ago she knew she wanted to help others, herself & her family and she took this passion & grew it into multiple businesses with 7 figures financial return.   Shes also authored 7 books and hosts the top-ranked business podcast – Real Biz Podcast.   In today's podcast we bounce around on everything from the legal side of fitness business to scaling upwards in a sustainable way.    Here are some of the things we talked about:        The liability waivers you need for fitness businesses     Time management and picking your ‘rocks' so you can balance it all     The 3 returns principle (repurposing content so you get a lot of your time back)      How to successfully scale to 6 and 7 figures without burning out.      Social links   https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrenke/ https://www.facebook.com/RachelBrenke2/ https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelbrenke/featured   Website    https://rachelbrenke.com/about   Her Podcast   Real Biz Talk with Rachel Brenke https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-biz-talk-with-rachel-brenke/id1131357019   Looking to become a certified nutritionist? Check out my Nutrition Course.    https://briankeanefitness.com/nutrition-course/   Looking to move your health, fitness or personal training business online?  https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/  

In this episode, Coach P speaks with the incredible multi-faceted Rachel Brenke. Rachel is an entrepreneur, business strategist, mom, and lawyer. Rachel is also an accomplished triathlete who competes for Team USA. During the conversation, Rachel shares her background, surviving a bout with cancer, and leaving corporate America to chase her dreams and desired lifestyle. She tells of the pathway to success and how you too can own your personal story.  Grab your pen, notepad; let's Go!  You can learn more about Rachel at the links below. Website: Rachel Brenke -Biz & Legal for Entrepreneurs Podcast: Real Biz Talk Podcast | Rachel Brenke *** If you enjoy Coach P's Perspective Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast. Write an awesome review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages.  Thank You and much love! *** You can purchase Coach P's best-selling book, "Game Changing Moves" HERE. *** Be sure to connect with Coach P on his Website and Social Media for more inspirational messages:  Website:  https://coachchadparks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchadparks/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachchadparks/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/coachchadparks *** Are you interested in having your company featured on the podcast? Please e-mail Coach Chad Parks at coachchadparks@gmail.com *** Intro music by Gerald Gray, aka Twish Foaves. You can follow Twish Foaves at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twishfoaves/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristStillLives Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/twishfoaves https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ihETkx53RJujUl0nXg3gh?si=fgst7mo0TVyHZdETIoTk4g *** Champion Athletes Nutrition Website: http://champion-athletes.com/ Phone: 1-800-324-1447 https://www.instagram.com/championathletes Receive $50 off your initial program with the code: COACH P *** Do you like shoes? Check out my friends over at XERO SHOES (my absolute favorite shoes). https://xeroshoes.com/go/coachchadparks *** Check out Boston Scally at: https://www.bostonscally.com/ (Use the code COACHP to receive 15% off of your order) *** Check out Terra Grappl'r at: Click here to get your Terra Grappl'r shoes (Use the code COACHCP10 to receive $10 off of your order)  *** Check out the Lane Frost Brand at: https://lanefrost.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lanefrostbrand/  https://www.facebook.com/lanefrost89/ *** Want to be a high-performance athlete/human being? Start with your nutrition! See my favorite nutrition products below: Alovéa — Do Health Different (myalovea.com) https://proceller8.com/coachchadparks https://wellbuiltsupplements.com/discount/wellbuiltcp (use the code "wellbuiltcp" for a 15% discount) https://badathletics.com/ (use the code "badchad" for a 10% discount)  

Hey Idiots!I'm back from my Hawaiian hiatus and so excited for this guest! Rachel Brenke is the definition of a boss! She has built multiple 7 figure businesses and helped other entrepreneurs build theirs all while being a mom, competing with Team USA and battling cancer!Besides being such a go-getter, she's also just REAL. This conversation was so inspiring. She's not some deranged manic psychopath like the cartoon image some of might have of people who are spinning multiple plates. (Okay, is that just me??) She's just a cool lady who figured out ways to make things work for her! You're going to love her! Enjoy!Follow Rachel on Instagram!Work with Rachel to build your dreams business!Listen to Real Biz Talk with Rachel Brenke for amazing advice on building your business!PRE-ORDER MY BRAND NEW COMEDY ALBUM (OMG IT'S OUT THIS FRIDAY!!!! 10/1, sneak peek (TWO FREE TRACKS!) when you pre-order)Listen to my new country song on Spotify or Apple Music! Or Amazon!Join my Patreon to get exclusive early stand up comedy from me! PLUS get ALL the episodes early, without all the extra BS (intros, ads, etc.) AND awesome bonus content including livestreams, exclusive standup clips and hang time (aka "Crappy Hour") with JMS!Join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let us know what small change you made after listening to this episode!Click HERE for 15% off your first order of NeuroGum!Find an affordable, licensed therapist who you can talk to from the comfort of your home!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Follow my Facebook page!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ignorance-is-blessed1719/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's episode, Justin sits down with photographer, MBA, attorney, and owner of The Lawtog, Rachel Brenke! Rachel is not only a successful photographer, but also mentors entrepreneurs and educates photographers on their creative rights and all things business law through her company the Lawtog ! You won't want to miss this episode of the TPP! Follow Rachel: @thelawtog Rachel's recommended reading: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Practice-Robert-B-Cialdini/dp/0205609996/ref=asc_df_0205609996/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312143020546&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11432417394527104742&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015401&hvtargid=pla-396777566544&psc=1 Check out the latest deals on photography and videography equipment at: https://www.thepixelconnection.com/?pxacc=TalkingPixelsPodcast Submit your questions to social@thepixelconnection.com for a chance to have them answered on a future episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talkingpixelspodcast/message

Running an online fitness business (whether as primary or a revenue stream) can be overwhelming with legalities, administration and content output.  However, the legalities shouldn't be overwhelming - Rachel Brenke from FitLegally® has narrowed down the 3 main contract types you need to have to protect your fitness business  www.fitlegally.com

Niching down is definitely something you have heard on this podcast before, but our guest today, Rachel Brenke, takes niching to a whole other level. She is the founder of The Law Tog, Fit Legally, and Rachel Brenke. Her expertise allows her to help businesses monetize their niche market by selling before making it and coming up with unique selling positions. Rachel is a jack of all trades; she is a serial entrepreneur and lawyer and Ironman championship competitor. She earned her degree after becoming an entrepreneur, which she started in the mid-2000s during the height of MySpace. After earning her law degree, Rachel set out to help people start and grow their businesses by niching down. Tune in to hear Rachel's story… [01:12] Introduction to Rachel Brenke [02:07] Background on Rachel [04:08] History of Rachel's businesses [06:22] How to tap into and monetize your niche market. [11:26] Framework on narrowing down your niche [15:07] Approaching a unique selling position [17:39] Expanding from being the Contract Queen [20:00] Sell it before you make it [23:26] Final words of wisdom [24:29] Favorite growth tool [24:56] Favorite book [26:33] Connect with Rachel Resources: Connect with Rachel: Website: RachelBrenke.com Website: TheLawTog.com Website: FitLegally.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Rachel's Favorite Business Tool: Monday.com Rachel's Favorite Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by: Robert B Cialdini PhD ————————————————————————————— Are you getting a steady flow of highly targeted leads from LinkedIn?? If not, I can help… Get the ultimate guide to generating inbound leads on LinkedIn! Text 44222 with the word LIGUIDE or visit AskDennisBrown.com/guide If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Can't get enough? Connect with me! AskDennisBrown.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram [Free Giveaways]

I'm so excited to have Rachel Brenke on the podcast today! Rachel is a cancer survivor, mom to five, and wife to an Army veteran. When not training to show her kids that women can do anything they put their mind to - she runs multiple businesses including; a law firm, a podcast, and a virtual business course. Rachel brings her expertise to her tips, strategies, and stories needed to implement the real business, real-life mission. Rachel shares timeless strategies that she used to build multiple seven-figure businesses in a variety of industries all while growing her family, competing with Team USA, and dealing with the stressors of life. Some of the topics we discuss today are motherhood & entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, practical tips for working moms, the parallels between athleticism and business success, how to start your biz, and more!Join our conversation over on Instagram, and find Rachel at https://fitlegally.com/

Full Shownotes: https://www.businessstraightup.com/071 Welcome back awesome business owners - I know I say this a lot, but I am truly excited to bring you today's episode! Today I have the honor to spend time with the ever amazing Rachel Brenke, who is multi-faceted entrepreneur who has created businesses from the ground-up that supports the life she wants to lead. And can I just tell you on a personal note, that Rachel's resources are AH-mazing, I always check her site first if there's a contract or something that I need! I have used her contracts with my team, with my clients, and with my students, they are solid and so easy to download and implement! So sidenote - if you need a template, check out Rachel's site HERE.   Back to the episode, right? So you pull out all the stops to grow your photography business or creative business, but is it possible that you might be missing something? I work with a lot of photographers and creative entrepreneurs that are primarily service based - like aestheticians, wedding professionals, even chocolatiers - and most of them are not brand new, but have a few years under their belts. They're starting to learn that maybe they can't do it all, all the time. I have heard SEVERAL of my students tell me that they don't really need a full contract, because they're not charging THAT much, and they're just not big enough to really need something legal in place.   Rachel and I talk about contracts. Legal requirements and things to think about. Niching down, how to grow your photography business or creative business, and website help - in short, this episode has a TON of valuable information!

In this episode, I'm sharing what I learned recently from a conversation with Rachel Brenke the Lawtog on sticking to a schedule and getting things done in the most effective way possible. You can watch our full video on Instagram @rachelbrenke. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. If you want to purchase any of the books that we discuss, please use the link in the notes to shop on Amazon. In fact, if you shop on Amazon at all, then use our link to help support the podcast. https://www.amazon.com/?tag=weddbyheat-20 Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Protect and prepare your business with the help these legal advices from , business strategist and IP Lawyer, Rachel Brenke. Connect with Rachel Brenke here: Website: https://rachelbrenke.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RachelBrenke2 Instagram: @rachelbrenke Twitter: @rachelbrenke ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you have enjoyed listening to today's episode, please don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us feedback! Connect with me on: facebook.com/HeyCMH/ youtube.com/c/StartupU @HeyCMH

The founder of TheLawTog shares her most valuable legal advice for photographers, and how to keep a personal connection with your client in the cold world of contracts, copyright and liability protection.Introduction (2:18)Which time management strategies do you recommend? (3:03)Schedule your own and family activities, then schedule different days for different aspects of your business. What do you wish you knew when you started out? (4:25)Look at others you respect to see what is working for them, then adapt it to work for you.How to make the most of the legal advice for photographers that you get in groups (6:02)As an entrepreneur, you have to research for yourself.What are the essential legal items to do first in your business? (7:13) Legal Liability Protection (business structure, insurance, and contracts) and Copyright Protection.Why is liability insurance so important (8:52)If there is a claim against you, it’s one of the first things that can protect you. Which preventable messes do you see most often with photographers? (10:06)Not having contracts. How to create a contract that is legally binding (12:37)Research what the top issues are amongst photographers are, then find a contract attorney who can review it.What if a client refuses to sign your contract? (15:13)Say goodbye. Advice for trademarking your logo and business name? (16:08)Advice around photographers representing someone else’s work as their own (19:15)If you’re a new photographer, don’t steal images. You can be sued for both copyright infringement, and breach of contract.If you are an established photographer, register your photos (In the US), and then pursue people and corporations who infringe.Should you always retain copyright? (22:54)There may be situations where it’s beneficial to sell copyright and just retain portfolio marketing rights.What is your legal advice for photographers whose clients edit their photos before posting? (25:38)It is not worth destroying a whole relationship over.Are there right and wrong ways to get testimonials? (28:43)Yes, in the US, if you give a benefit to a client in exchange for a review, you have to legally reveal that every time . How do you extract your unique story to connect with clients? (34:52)Figure out who you are trying to reach – then visualize them in everything you do.Why is it important to share more of your personal life? (37:25)The technical specs of what you do is not what will sell – it’s the messaging and the story and connection that attracts people to you.Discover more about Rachel Brenke Website: Www.thelawtog.com www.rachelbrenke.com  Facebook: @rachelbrenke @thelawtog @fitlegally   Instagram: @rachelbrenke @thelawtog @fitlegally Bio: Rachel Brenke is not your average entrepreneur. As a business consultant, intellectual property attorney, disabled Army veteran wife, mother to five, rescuer of puppy dogs and founder of multiple 7-figure brands. Her mission to help women have a real business so they can have the real life they desire. This includes physical, emotional and financial freedom.Rachel’s digital brands have gained more than $4 Rachel’s digital brands have gained more than $4 million dollars in revenue -serving 18,891 entrepreneurs in over 50 countr

On this month's feature episode, attorney and business coach Rachel Brenke shares how a cancer diagnosis launched her into entrepreneurship and how she's maintained success throughout the hard times of military life and the COVID-19 pandemic.Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Find more from Rachel Brenke:https://thelawtog.comTheLawTog Facebook groupinstagram.com/thelawtogGrab three free product templates to show your clients what their images will look like in albums and frames at https://photofieldnotes.com/productlove 

Lawyer. Business Strategist. Author. Athlete. Mom. Rachel Brenke is a taco-loving, dog-rescuing and coffee-drinking entrepreneur from the East Coast.  She has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs legally protect, market effectively and strategically implement their businesses. She is not any other lawyer. She brings legal and business strategy advice from the perspective of being a multi-biz owner and passionate entrepreneur herself.On this episode, Rachel and Dan talk a lot about broccoli and chocolate, and in case you haven't guessed it, "legal stuff" is the broccoli. But don't worry, Rachel will explain it in a way that you've never heard, a way you can actually understand! Listen in as she talks about the most important things you can do as a gym or studio owner to protect yourself and your livelihood.***If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps get our message out to those who need it. We appreciate it!For links, show notes, and transcripts of episodes, click HERE.Follow PushPress:Twitter: twitter.com/pushpressapp Instagram: instagram.com/pushpressFacebook: facebook.com/pushpressSupport the show (https://www.pushpress.com)

Tune into this week's interview with Rachel Brenke where we discuss the importance of creating and maintaining photography contracts for your business. Rachel also digs deep into common and important legal inquiries every photography business owner should know.✅ Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Today's episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers a WHOLE bunch of good stuff, plus we touch down on some of the issues photographers are facing in the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest Rachel Brenke breaks down: • Contracts • Insurance • Housekeeping items for your business • Creating stability in a freelance schedule • Scaling and outsourcing • And a whole lot more! If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I'd love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community. Handy Dandy Resources: The Lawtog Rachel Brenke DIY Legal Business Audit Checklist Follow the Podcast: Podcast Feed Facebook Group Follow the Host: Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest Join the Community: Join the Photo Opp Podcast Facebook Group to get involved with the community, create meaningful discussion with other photographers, learn and grow.

Rachel Brenke is a lawyer and business consultant for photographers and creatives who helps industry professionals all over the world initiate and implement strategic business plans. In addition to being a managing partner of Connors & Brenke, she is the host of the podcast The Business Bites, an author of 7 books, a Team USA athlete, and a mother to 5 children. WOW! What You Will Learn in This Episode: What Rachel and her team are doing most often to help photographers and entrepreneurs Some of the biggest legal-related mistakes people in the creative or photo industry make Why becoming a legal entity is so important Also, be sure to check out TheLawTog for a free photographer's contract.

Going into business for yourself can be scary. There are forms to fill out, licenses to apply for, new checking accounts to set up. And then there's the whole business about contracts, services agreements, insurance—do I need it or not?—along with lots of other things that can send your head into a spin. Even if you're already in business and have been for a while, you might not feel like you have the best grasp on the legal, tax, business entity-ish side of things. (Maybe I'm talking about myself—yes, definitely—but I'm guessing I'm not alone.) That's why I invited Rachel Brenke to talk to us. Not only is she a lawyer, she's also a business consultant specializing in helping people in creative fields (like us!). Listen as we talk about: separating your personal and business "buckets" protecting your business (and yourself) with the proper business entity; contracts, services agreements, and web terms; and insurance. (Who knew there was such a thing as insurance for computers, scanners, printers, etc?) why you should NOT be operating a Sole Proprietorship how contracts can be the bad guy, so you don't have to be four important types of legal documents you might need   Links & Stuff: Rachel Brenke's website Rachel's books Still need to submit your listing to my upcoming directory? It's free and open to anyone working (full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer) in the life story business. Fill out the form here.

Do you find contracts, insurance and the legal side of your small business a bit daunting? Well, this episode is JUST for you. My special guest, Rachel Brenke takes the fear out of legally protecting yourself and your business, breaking it all down in simple, practical terms. Rachel's genius is in helping creative entrepreneurs with understanding their legal needs and shares her wisdom on The Simplifiers Podcast. Because as Rachel says, “ignorance of the law is not a defense of the action.” Here's how to (simply) protect yourself and your small business. 
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: • Common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make such as using others intellectual property and causing “copyright infringement” • Why “re-gramming” someone else's photo (on Instagram) that they found on Google is illegal and the NUMBER 1 thing Rachel has been dealing with in her law business • Mary shares a horrifying tale of a woman in Egypt who stole The Simplifiers logo and name from a Google search and starting her own company...and how she stopped it • Why you need to have a line item in your budget for legal stuff (hint: it's a non-negotiable!) • What is the “Legal Trifecta” that ALL businesses should have in place to protect your business. Think of these three things as hurdles between you and your clients so that, if a problem arises, they have to go over them before they can get to you personally. • Business Formation - forming a separate legal entity so if you are implicated and liable, you personally, your family or your home assets will not be in jeopardy.      • Sole Proprietorship (NOT recommended)      • LLC (the majority of businesses)      • Corporation • Liability Insurance (homeowners will not protect you!) • Legal documents (website terms and conditions and privacy policy are both non-negotiable in Rachel's opinion) • Tips for drafting your website's Privacy Policy and contracts for services (terms and language to include when it comes to attorney's fees) • How legal documents are your “front line,” enabling clients to see you as being professional and building confidence in you and your business • Why it's best to acquire BOTH a lawyer AND a CPA • The latest tips on GDPR regulations in Europe and how you can and cannot use the emails that you capture. PRO TIPS OF THE DAY: • Call your insurer once a year! • Invest upfront in legal help before you find yourself in a much more expensive predicament. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/011-rachel-brenke/

Rachel Brenke is the founder of the Business Bites podcast, and several successful business brands including TheLawTog®, FitLegally, and BlogLegally. She is also a mother, wife to an Army Veteran, practicing, lawyer, author, cancer survivor, ironman, Team USA Athlete, and champion of all endeavors entrepreneurial. Through her podcast, brands, and 1-on-1 services, Rachel helps creative entrepreneurs form businesses, draft contracts, and successfully navigate intellectual property law by providing copyright and trademark protection tools.

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