What can I copyright?    This is the fourth and final episode of the Business Legal Systems series that discusses the things you need to know in getting your creative business up and running right from the get-go. If you want to make sure that all the hard work you’ve invested into your business is protected, […]

This special Part 2 segment in a new series about Business Legal Systems — the bedrock business and legal foundations you need to address when building your modern business. (listen to part 1 – Where do I start, Episode 34 HERE).   If you have been wondering what you need to do for a step-by-step […]

8 ways to monetize and the mindset shift you need to make them actually happen for your biz Likes, follows, and DMs don’t actually pay the bills — so how do people actually “make money” from creating content — as a blogger, vLogger, Instagrammer, influencer, or other type of content creator? And what tips and […]

Do you know what isn’t always comfortable? Going for your dreams. Like sell-your-house, load your knapsack into a bus and hit the road with your family band kind of discomfort.   This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at an incredibly talented quartet of sisters, the Paper Dolls, (previously known as the Red Head Express) and […]

Get the 6-step plan to legalize your indie e-commerce site or Etsy shop so you can run your online product business with confidence and avoid the most common legal mistakes of small business e-retailers.   Creative Counsel Episode 19 In this episode, You will learn If you should Incorporate or register your business (refers to […]

Whether you are an influencer/content creator or brand, dig into the 6 terms you must have spelled-out in a good sponsored content contract for an influencer marketing campaign.    Creative Counsel Episode 17    In This Episode, You will learn What homework you need to do before you get into influencer marketing Payment/compensation language you […]

You get TWO awesome attorneys dishing on how legal can help your brand stay on-brand and afloat during the highs and lows of modern business. Learn about how intellectual property, good contracts, and good business “marriages” can keep your creative biz safe   In this episode, you will learn Where to start and get yourself […]

Learn how to make your podcast legally legit with this digestible info session on trademarks and branding, copyright, using music, having guests, and working with co-hosts.   Don’t feel overwhelmed as a podcaster or worse — delay starting or growing your podcast because YOU don’t have the tips and tricks to confidently move your business […]

Want to know how what a kill fee is? Or how you protect your right to display creative work in your portfolio? This episode explains the ten most important contract terms that you can’t afford NOT to know, no matter what you do as a creative small business owner or indie entrepreneur.   Trade those shrugs […]

Mad about copy-cats, rip-offs and digital thieves? Get some clarity and a step-by-step action guide for handling creative theft. Creative Counsel Episode 11 In this episode, you will learn about What is “copying” and what is just “inspired by” How to shift your mindset so that copying affects you LESS The 6-step plan to addressing […]