On Your Terms®

In this episode, I'm tackling a question about scope of practice in the health and wellness field. But don't tune out just yet, because this applies to all types of coaches, regardless of industry. In this episode, you’ll hear… Understanding scope of practice What dictates what you’re allowed to teach in your business Doing your homework on what you can legally teach as a coach If you’d like a sho...

Naomi Powell is the owner of The Lifestyle Edit, and she joins me to chat about business, money mindset, and how our childhood and experiences influence us as entrepreneurs. We discussed building a business on our own terms, designing it around our lives instead of the other way around. In this episode, you’ll hear… How to build a successful business while enjoying the process Healing your relatio...

Do you know what contracts you need depending on what you offer? In this week’s “Sam’s Sidebar,” you'll learn about the contracts and policies you need for different business situations. In this episode, you’ll hear… What contracts you need when working with clients The different contracts of agreements needed for websites, social media, and other content How the Ultimate Bundle® walks you through...

Are you unsure about what qualifies as a business expense? Confused about when you can start counting them or what happens to expenses incurred before registering your business? In this episode, we'll be diving into all of that and more. Learn about what business expenses you may be missing out on — and what things you may think are an expense but actually aren't. Let’s make sure you're not missin...

Let’s dive into your most-asked questions about my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®. In this episode, you’ll hear… How the Ultimate Bundle® differs from what you get at big box legal stores Whether you should buy the Ultimate Bundle® before getting your first client What it looks like inside the Ultimate Bundle® and how long it takes to use Click here to find the full show notes and transcr...

For the first-time ever, you can now access my full-length live legal training via podcast format! You’re busy. There’s a lot going on. At the end of a long work day, the last thing you want to do is sit at your computer for another hour. Even if that hour is spent learning how to legally protect your online business. That’s why I’m offering my newest live training – How to Legally Protect Your On...

This week, you’re going to hear all about what’s inside of my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®! If you’re new to the Bundle - or have been eyeing it for a while - you might be wondering: What exactly is included? How do I use it? Is it a course? That’s why I’m peeling back the curtain to give you the full 411. In this episode, you’ll hear about… The 10 legal templates included in the Bundle...

You’ve heard me describe the Ultimate Bundle®, but nothing gives you a better picture than hearing from people who use it daily in their business. You’ll hear from four members of my Ultimate Bundle® that represent a variety of different businesses, industries, and stages of growth to give you an idea of what you could expect out of the program. In this episode, you’ll hear… What brought everyone...

In this episode, I dive into the legal boundaries of what coaches can and cannot do. I explain what scope of practice is and why it is important for coaches and other professionals in the industry to be aware of it. I also offer information on how coaches can better educate, empower, and encourage their clients while staying within the confines of the law. In this episode, you’ll hear… What scope...

Have you ever heard advice that sounded too good to be true? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the real truth behind some of the most common online business myths. I asked people on Instagram what was the biggest myth they believed about starting an online business and the answers were enlightening. From people who believed starting an online business would be easy to those who though...

In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not business insurance is really worth it — and why. In this episode, you’ll hear… Whether business insurance is worth it The kinds of business insurance available How to pick the type of insurance right for you Why it’s so worthwhile Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Click here to be notified when new...

When we don’t know what we don’t know, we tend to build stuff up in our head. That’s especially true when it comes to legally protecting your online business. Let’s slow down the conversation and stop the overwhelm. Whether you’re concerned you haven’t done enough or you simply don’t know what to do first, I’m going to break things down and share my layered legal approach to getting your basics co...

In this episode, we’re talking all about what you need to do — at least officially — to legally protect your online business so you have the peace of mind you need to move forward. In this episode, you’ll hear… How to know when your business has enough legal protection The basic foundations of legit legal protection Addressing new legal opportunities as they come up Click here to find the full sho...

We could all use a bit of a pep talk now and then, right? Running your own business is hard, especially as a woman. People will often belittle your business or won’t take it seriously. We can’t wait for other people to buy into our dream — we must believe in our own businesses before we expect anyone else to. I’ve never talked about entrepreneurship in this way before – and it’s absolutely essenti...

In this episode, we’re talking about what to do if a client quits — or if you want to fire them. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why it’s important to normalize negative client interactions What to do if a client quits How things are different if you fire a client Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your...

Nobody wants to be burnt out from their business. But it often feels inevitable, and so many business owners approach entrepreneurship as “all or nothing.” Maybe you can relate to this? I know I can. Perhaps you’re posting content and showing up all the time, pushing yourself as hard as you can, until suddenly it feels like you can’t show up at all. Or maybe you’re like me, where you have an outgo...

This week, we’re talking all about working with clients overseas. We’re going to touch on something that we don’t talk about enough when it comes to legally protecting your business: Enforcement. In this episode, you’ll hear… One thing you must include in your contracts - no matter where you or your clients live Establishing what state’s laws apply to your business + contracts Enforcing your contr...

Let’s talk small business taxes. It’s a confusing, occasionally frightening, topic for many business owners — and rightly so! I have Keila of Little Fish Accounting here to break down all the basics: Why taxes are so confusing How you can track your expenses When to hire a bookkeeper How to pay yourself from your business By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a better grasp of what you need...

This week, we’re talking all about if you can legally use the © symbol, known as the copyright symbol, and whether or not you have anything registered. In this episode, you’ll hear… When you can (and can’t) use the © symbol What the © symbol does What to do when it’s not practical to copyright everything My © Copyright Formula for content protection Click here to find the full show notes and trans...

Planning out the next year of business in advance has been a game-changer for me — and it can be for you, too! This year, despite a number of personal challenges, I was able to hit every goal I set for myself at the end of last year. I’m even prouder of my new, updated planning process incorporating everything I’ve learned this year. And I’m going to share it all with you, along with a free Annual...

This week, we’re answering questions about who owns your business if you pass away — and why it’s super important to start thinking about that now. In this episode, you’ll hear… Who gets control of your business if you pass What happens if you don’t have a written will How to get a legal will in place Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: If this season...

At the end of every year, I take the time to reflect on the past 12 months, both personally and professionally, and how the two played together. In this episode, I share my reflection process so you can join me in thinking about what went well, what didn’t, what you might change, and how to carry those reflections forward into planning out the next year. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why you need...

This week, we’re answering questions about liabilities beyond LLCs. In this episode, you’ll hear… What liability is — and why it matters to you The difference between in-person and online liabilities How to legally protect yourself from liability Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Episode 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal Asse...

For many business owners, speaking can be a huge way to make some money and gain awareness for your work. Whether you’re looking to start getting into public speaking as an arm of your business or you’re already doing it, you may have wondered: What am I supposed to do if any legal issues come up while speaking? And if you haven’t wondered that, even better! I’m going to share how to own your mate...

Have you ever wanted to have your business, legal, or even personal questions answered directly by me? That’s what we’re doing here, where I opened up my Instagram to your burning questions. I was asked about HIPAA, the differences between business entities, how I repurpose my email content, branding tips, and more! In this episode, you’ll hear… Do you need HIPAA for a coaching or consulting busin...