Legally Legit® Podcast

Surprise… we have a brand new website! 🎉 Honestly, updating our site was not on my 2025 bingo card. The old site was fine, it did the job, and I had a hundred other things on my plate. But after working with an incredible dev team on another project, they started poking holes in thelegalpaige.com—and I realized it was time to make a big change. Now our new custom Shopify site is live (go to https...

If something happened to you tomorrow, would anyone know where your will is—or how to access your business bank account? In this video I walk you through everything that belongs in your death folder (aka In Case of Death File, Peace-of-Mind Packet, etc.) —the essential plan that protects your loved ones, your clients, and your business if you’re suddenly not here. In it I cover: ✅ What a death fo...

Insurance might not be the sexiest part of running your business, but it’s one of the most important—and venues are requiring it more than ever from wedding vendors.  In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 lines of defense every entrepreneur needs: contracts, insurance, and business structure. Including everything you need to know about business liability insurance for wedding vendors, photograp...

If you’re a photographer who shoots a little bit of everything—families, seniors, boudoir, maternity, newborns, surprise proposals—you do not need a brand-new contract for every single type of session. You just need one strong core contract and the right clauses to plug in. In this episode of the Legally Legit® Podcast , I’m walking you through how to use the TLP Portrait Photography Contract as y...

If you looked at your calendar right now, would it reflect what you actually need as a business owner—or just what everyone else needs from you? Clients, calls, kids, carpool…it all ends up there. But what about the days that keep you grounded, creative, and focused? In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 non-negotiable days I put on my calendar every single month. They’ve completely shift...

Life doesn’t pause when you’re running a business… and neither does your business when life gets messy. This summer I was reminded of that in a big way; navigating grief, burnout, family struggles, and still needing to show up for my clients and team. In this episode, I’m sharing a story from my friend Michelle Gifford that stopped me in my tracks, plus my own “backpack” analogy for what it feels...

In this week's episode, I want to talk about brand shoots. Not just the pretty photos you see online, but the planning, strategy, and legal protections that go into making them worth your time (and money). Tune in as I break down exactly how The Legal Paige team approaches brand shoots and content days; from mapping them to the marketing calendar, to choosing a color direction, to making sure...

Hey friends, welcome back! I’m kicking off the second half of Season 7 with a life and business update. The first eight months of 2025 have been nothing short of chaotic, humbling, exhausting, magical, and transformative, all rolled into one. From team shifts and big sales to personal grief and exciting secret projects, I’m sharing it all in this behind-the-scenes recap. This episode is less about...

This week we’re diving into one of the best-kept revenue secrets in online business: affiliate marketing. I’m joined by designer, educator, and host of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast , Elizabeth McCravy. If you’ve ever wondered how to make consistent passive income from products you genuinely love, this episode is your step-by-step guide. Elizabeth has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in af...

If you’re a photographer looking to diversify your revenue or a creative entrepreneur curious about launching something new, this episode of The Legally Legit Podcast is for you. I’m joined by photo booth queen Cat Bloch, who took her side hustle from zero to seven figures and now teaches others how to do the same. Cat is sharing everything she’s learned from building and scaling a photo booth com...

This week I’m diving into the money conversation we all need to have as female business owners, but so many of us avoid. In this episode, I’m joined by certified financial planner Molly Nelson of Money Sense with Molly , and she’s sharing what every female business owner should know about getting financially legit for the long haul. We’re talking savings, retirement, net worth, future planning, re...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the questions I get asked the most: Can’t I just use ChatGPT to write my contract?   I get it. It’s quick, free, and sounds pretty legit. But the truth? It’s not even close to legally safe. In fact, my legal team and I ran a little experiment. We asked ChatGPT to generate a contract for a wedding photographer and then sat down and tore it apart, clause...

Hey friends! This week I’m joined by my partner at Griffith Suazo Law, Alisha Suazo, and we’re answering your most burning questions that we see come up time and time again inside our Facebook Group, inbox, and DMs. These are real-life scenarios that get sticky (and expensive) if you’re not prepared and informed. Today, we’re giving you the clarity and language you need to navigate these sticky si...

In today’s episode I’m sharing a few of my absolute favorite low-lift legal moves that go a long way in protecting your business. These aren’t giant, complicated legal steps that require a full day blocked on your calendar, instead, they’re simple, impactful, and honestly things you can probably tackle this week. I’m walking through the quick legal wins I always recommend to clients when they’re f...

In this milestone episode of the Legally Legit Podcast, I’m giving you the full behind-the-scenes download on something that’s been a game-changer in my business—masterminds. I’m breaking down the masterminds I’ve joined (the good, the amazing, and the ones I’d never recommend), including my honest thoughts on Jasmine Star’s mastermind and what made it such a powerful, high-impact experience for m...

Today’s episode dives into a legal mess that’s making waves in the wedding photography world. Imagine this: over 30 couples paid a photographer in full for their wedding photos—and got nothing in return. Some of those weddings were photographed by associate shooters who are now caught in the middle, unsure if they can (or should) release the images to the clients. So what happens next? I’m breakin...

AI is everywhere—whether you’re using it to streamline workflows, generate content, or enhance images, it’s likely already a part of your business. But did you know how you use AI can impact copyright law and even put you at legal risk if you’re not disclosing it correctly? In this episode, I’m diving into why AI disclosures are becoming essential for business owners and what the US Copyright Offi...

Imagine scrolling the web and suddenly finding your own photo or content for sale on a major stock image site—without your permission. That’s exactly what happened to one of our listeners, and let me tell you, it’s more common than you think. In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about DMCA takedowns—your secret weapon for getting stolen content removed from the internet....

In this episode of the Legally Legit Podcast , we’re diving into a topic that so many business owners struggle with—letting go of team members who are wonderful people but just aren’t the right fit for your business. I’m getting real about my own experiences with hiring and firing, the mistakes I made by holding onto people for too long, and how that impacted my business growth. If you’ve ever fel...

In this episode of the Legally Legit Podcast, we’re diving into every business owner's worst nightmare; harassment, fraudulent reviews, and the fight to protect your reputation online. I’m joined by Stephanie Robinson, a Denver-based micro-wedding and elopement photographer, who shares her shocking experience with online harassment. What started as an innocent dining review quickly spiraled i...

Welcome to the official first episode of The Legally Legit Podcast ! Yes, you read that right—we have a brand-new name, and let me tell you, the story behind it is WILD ONE. To kick off Season 7 of the show, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a trademark battle that nearly forced me to rebrand everything I’ve built from the ground up. It was an 18-month legal rollercoaster that could have cost ov...

On this week’s episode of the Legally Legit Podcast ( formerly The Legal Paige Podcast ), I’m wrapping up Season 6 with an important conversation every photographer and wedding vendor needs to hear. If you’ve ever had a venue or vendor ask for your photos — or worse, take and use them without your permission — this episode is for you! I’m sharing a replay of a recent training I hosted for photogra...

This week on the Legally Legit® Podcast (formerly The Legal Paige® Podcast), I’m diving into one of the most requested topics and an absolute game-changer for small business owners: S-Corps! If you’re gearing up for tax season and wondering how to save thousands, you’ll want to tune into this episode.  I'll break down everything you need to know about S-Corporations, including what they are (...

On this week's episode of Legally Legit® Podcast (formerly The Legal Paige® Podcast), I’m switching things up and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to run a successful business while raising little ones. This episode is extra special because I’m joined by the amazing Macy Pruett—wife, mom of two boys, and founder of the Fittest Core app. Trust me, you’re going to lo...

On this week's episode of the Legally Legit® Podcast (formerly The Legal Paige® Podcast), as an entrepreneur, knowing how to legally pay yourself is one of the most important parts of running a successful business. In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about paying yourself, whether you operate as a sole proprietorship, LLC, or S-Corp. You’ll learn WHY separating your...