On Your Terms®

If you've ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at a big-name business conference like ConvertKit’s Craft + Commerce, I’ve got the juicy details for you—straight from the hallways of Boise, Idaho. In this week’s episode of On Your Terms® , I’m taking you along for the ride as I share what it was like to not only attend but speak at Craft + Commerce this year. But spoiler alert: the...

Starting an online business is super exciting—you're finally working with customers, launching offers, and maybe even making some money. But what if you’ve unknowingly skipped a legal step that could derail everything? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 most common (and totally preventable!) legal mistakes I see new entrepreneurs make—plus, how to avoid each one so your business is built on...

So you’ve got the business idea. You might even have the Instagram handle locked down. But now you're stuck staring at your laptop like... “ What legal steps am I supposed to take to make this real? ” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. In this episode of On Your Terms®, I walk you through the exact checklist of what to do (in order!) to legally set up your onl...

Ever feel like your brain is bloated from binging on too many business tips, tutorials, and trending strategies? Yep, same. It’s like we’ve all been force-fed a buffet of content, but no one told us how to actually digest it. That’s exactly what I talked about in this week’s episode of On Your Terms® with the amazing Pat Flynn — longtime online business leader, podcaster, author, and Pokémon enthu...

Ever feel like you’re showing up consistently—posting, emailing, sharing—only to be met with… crickets? You’re pouring your heart into your content, but it’s not converting into customers. What gives? In this episode, I’m breaking down a mistake I made with healthy brownies (yes, really) that’s basically a marketing metaphor for why your content might not be working. It turns out, if you’re leadin...

Affiliate marketing can be a great way to earn extra income for sharing things you already use and love—but there’s a legal twist that too many online entrepreneurs are overlooking. Whether you’re a coach, creator, or content-loving business owner, you need to know how to share affiliate links and sponsored content without landing yourself in hot water. This episode is your crash course in the act...

What if your content didn’t just get attention—but actually got results? I’m sharing the turning point that made me ditch the high-speed hamster wheel of content creation and finally start marketing in a way that works for me . Spoiler: It didn’t involve more posts, reels, or dancing (thank goodness). After a moment with my dad during his chemo treatment made me reevaluate how I was spending my ti...

What if your next big launch didn’t feel like sprinting a marathon in heels? What if, instead, it felt calm, strategic, and (dare I say it?) kind of fun? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I orchestrated a $338,000 launch for the Ultimate Bundle® in just four days—without burning out or sacrificing my sanity. I’m breaking down exactly why this launch was so successful, what minds...

I’ve been a little quiet here on  On Your Terms —but for good reason. In this quick update, I’m sharing where I’ve been (hint: launching a book!) and what’s coming next (some juicy behind-the-scenes lessons I’ve learned after 2 super successful launches so far in 2025). If you think that online business is dying or you’re wondering whether it’s true that things are changing, next week’s episo...

What do you do when a dream podcast opportunity comes knocking… and the universe throws every travel disaster at you to stop it? In this week’s episode of On Your Terms® , I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes (and in-the-air) chaos that nearly kept me from being interviewed by Nathan Barry on the Nathan Barry Show . From flight fiascos and airport sprints to finally stepping inside Kit's new Chicago...

When I signed my Big 5 book deal years ago, this moment felt so far away . And now… it’s here. Tomorrow, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy hits shelves, and honestly? I’m feeling everything . I wanted to sit down, cozy-style, and share what this experience has really been like — unfiltered. I’m answering the 5 most common questions I’ve gotten about writing the book, landing a book deal, run...

Is your email list growing at a snail’s pace (or not at all)? If so, I can almost guarantee you’re making at least one of these four mistakes. And even worse? These mistakes are probably costing you more than just subscribers—they're costing you customers. I’ve built an engaged email list of over 47,000 subscribers who reply to my emails, buy my products, and even refer my newsletter to others in...

Can you believe quarter one is already over? If you’re like me, the first three months of the year flew by in a blur. But before we sprint into Q2, let’s take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. Because if you want the next three months to be more productive, joyful, and successful, you need to know what worked—and what didn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use in my multi-...

If working harder was the secret to success, every burned-out entrepreneur would be rolling in cash. But we both know that’s not how business works. If you feel like you're constantly grinding, spinning your wheels, and still not seeing the growth you want, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the biggest myths about hustle culture, why working more doesn’t equal more success, and what actua...

If you’ve ever thought, “If only I had more followers, then I’d make more sales…” —this one’s for you. Because, spoiler alert: That’s just not how it works. There are people with 10,000 followers struggling to make ends meet, while others with just 1,000 followers are making multiple six figures. So what actually moves the needle in your business? Today, we’re busting the “more followers = more mo...

Have you ever felt like every business "guru" is shouting about one perfect strategy—the magic formula for hitting $10K months? But no matter what you try, nothing seems to stick? Yeah, I’ve been there too. When I started my legal templates business eight years ago, I kept hearing that I had to run my webinar live first before making it evergreen. But life had other plans—my dad was sick, and I si...

Remember when you first started your business? You might have had all these goals, dreams, and ambitions, and thought that once you hit those milestones, you'd be happy and finally feel successful. So what's the deal, then, when you've come so far and achieved so much…but you still aren't happy? In this episode, you’ll hear… What the Happy Trap is, and how we fall into it as entrepreneurs Why succ...

Ever feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the surprising story of how Saturday Night Live stars Bill Hader and Andy Samberg met for the first time—each one secretly convinced that the other was the one "doing it right". Spoiler alert: they both were. This story perfectly captures one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves in b...

It's been a weird couple of months on social media, from content policing to apps disappearing and reappearing, new features and different trends - things have definitely changed and reached a tipping point for 2025. So how are you going to ride the wave, and keep your sanity amidst this ever changing landscape? In this episode, you’ll hear… What types of content people will be drawn to, and how y...

If you want to start an online business — whether as a coach, course creator, maker, or service provider—you  must  have your legal foundations in place. The online business space is facing more scrutiny than ever, and you don’t want to get caught off guard. In this special replay of my live training “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business in 2025,” I walk you through exactly how to...

When I met with my stylist, there were things I noticed about each of the clothing items I loved and the ones I hated. I started to realize that there were consistencies in any of the items I liked wearing, enough so that it became really easy to get rid of anything that wasn’t similar to my beloved items. Tune in to hear how noticing these same types of patterns in your own business’s messaging a...

When you first start a business, much of your day may be spent casually networking or binging all of the free content related to entrepreneurship (that was me! 🙋🏻). It's very tempting to get caught up with consuming rather than doing , so it's important to check in with yourself and determine if what you're filling your days with in the now will help to build your business in the long run. In th...

The (potential) TikTok ban has been making waves, and as creators and online business owners, we can’t afford to ignore its potential impact. In this episode, I’m diving into the latest updates on the TikTok ban, whether you will still be able to have the TikTok app if it gets banned, and what it could mean for creators and entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to grow their businesses. Whether y...

After becoming BFFs with Google, I learned all I could about email lists, freebies, and landing pages; my mind was overflowing! Now I’m eight years and almost 45,000 subscribers into my legal business, and I can confidently say that my email list is the foundation of my business’s success. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned along the way to help you build your own email-driven success story (...

Welcome to a new approach to goal setting and personal growth. As we prepare to step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what might be missing from your current business plan and decide on what to implement if you're a new business owner. I’m sharing strategies for creating a plan that feels authentic and motivating. In this episode, you’ll hear… Insights into setting focused and achiev...