Solopreneur Phase: Are you making expensive mistakes in your business? (S5E121)

Solopreneur Phase: Are you making expensive mistakes in your business? (S5E121)

Author: Autumn Witt Boyd | Go-To Lawyer for Online Entrepreneurs January 13, 2020 Duration: 30:50

If you're in the Solopreneur Phase of business - your business is no longer a baby, you're making revenue you depend on (up to $50,000) and you're still the one doing all the things  - this episode is for you.

Learn some expensive mistakes you could be making in your business, whether you're a done-for-you service provider, a coach, or a course creator. 

And even if you may still be in Launch Phase, or in a later phase, you'll want to tune in to make sure you've taken care of your legal basics, or get an idea of potential problems that lie ahead.

In this episode, we'll cover:

  • Why the Solopreneur Phase is a really great time to take care of legal (even if it seems too early)
  • How your website might not be covered legally if you're missing specific documents required by law
  • Why it's so critical to protect your primary revenue stream at this stage
  • How to avoid common client problems, like: 
    • Non-payment
    • Scope creep
    • Refund requests
    • Ghosting in the middle of a project
    • Disputes about who owns the work product
    • Firing a nightmare client
    • Copycats
    • Flaking on payment plans, or 
    • Causing drama in your community or group

BONUS: Solopreneur Phase Entrepreneur Checklist -- head to www.awbfirm.com/podcast121 to learn about what can go wrong legally as you enter the solopreneur phase of your business, and simple actions you can take now to avoid costly problems later, in our Solopreneur Phase Entrepreneur Checklist.  We'll be releasing a brand-new legal checklist for each phase of your business building journey, free with every episode this month!

Resources:

Legal Road Map® Episode 81: www.awbfirm.com/podcast81

Contract templates: www.awbfirm.com/contract-templates

This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.

Worried about the legal blindspots that may be lurking in your business? The AWB Firm can help! We start every VIP Day with a Legal Road Map® session, but you can schedule this session separate from a VIP Day too. One of our experienced attorneys will take a one-hour deep-dive into your business and provide you with a report of recommended steps personalized for your business. And you'll be confident you're not missing anything essential now, and you'll learn what you might need to do later. For more info or to book your Legal Road Map® session, visit https://awbfirm.com/legal-road-map-session


Navigating the legal landscape of an online business often feels like deciphering a foreign language. Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs translates that complex language into actionable advice you can use right away. Hosted by Autumn Witt Boyd, a practicing attorney who focuses specifically on creative and digital businesses, this podcast serves as a reliable guide through the common yet confusing legal questions entrepreneurs face daily. Each episode tackles practical topics, from the essential contracts you need to protect your work and client relationships to understanding the real purpose behind website policies like terms of service and privacy notices. You’ll hear clear explanations on how copyright and trademark law applies to your original content, branding, and products, helping you secure your intellectual property without unnecessary jargon. Think of it as a regular consultation with a trusted expert, designed to demystify the law so you can make informed decisions and focus on growing your venture with greater confidence and security. Tune in for straightforward conversations that replace legal anxiety with a practical plan, making this podcast an invaluable resource for any entrepreneur building a business in the digital space.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs
Podcast Episodes
Launch Phase: Are you making expensive legal mistakes? (S5E120) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
If you're starting or growing your business in 2020, my guess is you don't know half of the things that can go wrong legally in your business. All season, we're talking about dreaming + scheming, and the expensive legal…
2020 trends for online businesses (S4E119) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:16
Learn what trends we're seeing with our 7+ figure online business owner clients for 2020. In this episode we'll cover: The benefits of a membership or subscription model, that go beyond recurring revenue What's coming up…
Course creator interview: Heather Hubbard (S4E117) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
Boss lawyer-turned-strategist Heather Hubbard shares her experience making the leap into entrepreneurship, why contracts are critical, and her recent Legal VIP Day experience with the AWB Firm. In this episode we'll cove…
What do 7-figure business owners know that you don't? (S4E116) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:33
Our firm works with successful 7 & 8 figure online business owners every day, and we've started to notice a few important qualities that they share. We're sharing the four things they consistently do to create and sustai…
Course creator interview: Katrina Ubell (S4E115) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:15
Physician-turned-life-coach Katrina Ubell shares her experience growing her weight loss coaching business and the importance of using contracts. In this episode we'll cover: Why having your team members sign a contract d…
The Legal VIP Day (S4E114) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:54
We kept hearing from our clients that they didn't have time to get legal projects done. So we created a solution tailor made for online business owners with the least amount of time, who still want to protect their busin…
Interview with Teachable's Cameron Mattis (S4E113) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:27
Learn tips, tricks, and course creator best practices from Teachable's Cameron Mattis. In this episode we'll cover: The importance of having a specific audience and niche with for your online course How using the languag…
Legal for course creators: how to prevent copycats (S4E112) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Learn how you can protect your online course with trademark and copyrights and what recourse is available to you if you discover someone is copying all or part of your course. In this episode we'll cover: The roles that…