Own Your Genius with LaConya Murray

The only thing constant in life is change. Innovation is the key to your business succeeding. Here at Off The Mark, we are overcoming fear and changing our business model. We are moving from one on one services to legal subscriptions in order to better provide services related to trademarks, copyrights, and business development services. Listen as Attorney Murray discusses our business mission, th...

A woman walks into a brand photoshoot. The photographer shoots her–with the camera of course. The woman later sees her images used in advertisements promoting the photographer’s services. Is there an issue? Listen as Attorney Murray discusses the rights of copyright owners and the usage of their content.   Mentioned in this episode: Copyright Assignment form      &nbs...

Your Intellectual Property is Valuable. There are various methods to ensure the protection of your intellectual property such as utilizing Google’s services or hiring a business attorney. Do you know how to defend your business brand? Listen as Attorney Murray discusses ways to protect your intellectual property and how to properly handle cases of business infringement.  Mentioned in this epi...

Prioritize your brand’s growth. Expanding your business brand requires time and effort. In order for your brand to grow, you must invest in the right areas, such as completing thorough market research. Are you serious about growing your brand? If the answer is yes, listen as Attorney Murray lays out three necessary steps to successfully growing your business.  Let's continue the conversation...

Is owning the domain name equivalent to owning a trademark? What is the difference between a catch phrase and a tagline? Does the trademark have to match the business name? Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Lounge relating to business or law.  Would you like to submit your own questions to be answered during next week's Murray's Law? Submit here .   Let’s continue...

Follow your vision. When faced with different definitions of what a strong business encompasses, it is important to draw your own blueprint. The facets of a strong business can appear to be complex to entrepreneurs. Listen as Attorney Murray shares her gems to building a strong business. Let's continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge . Let me know what you thought of the episode and any...

Hiring an attorney can LITERALLY save the life of your business.  Dismissing the intimidating connotation around attorneys can be the difference in you overcoming legal issues that can wipe out your business, financially and legally. Listen as Attorney Murray discusses the benefits to having an attorney for your business and knowing when to schedule a consultation. Let's continue the conversa...

Do you need an attorney to file your trademark? Can you diy it? Do you file in use or intent to use? Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider relating to business or law.  Would you like to submit your own questions to be answered during next week's Murray's Law? Submit here.  Let’s continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge. Let me know what you thought...

Stop pressing the snooze button on yourself. Today’s guest is Lydia T. Blanco, thriving intrapreneur, journalist, and podcast host of The Get My Life Tour . Listen as Lydia shares her journey of how embracing her worth allowed God to open doors for her to expand in her field of genius. Let's continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge . Let me know what you thought of the episode and any q...

Plant your seeds and your harvest will be plentiful.  Today’s guest is Attorney Chuck James. Managing member of Serious Injury Law Group , a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm based out of Montgomery, Alabama. Listen as Attorney James shares his experience and insight on what law school did not prepare him for as an attorney managing a firm. Let's continue the conversation over...

How can artists define commercial use and business use for copyrights? Are short phrases protected by copyrights?  Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider relating to business or law.  Would you like to submit your own questions to be answered during next week's Murray's Law? Submit here .  Let’s continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge . Let me...

What’s your Money Mindset? Today’s guest is Shannah Game. Thriving entrepreneur and host of Millennial Money, an educational podcast on all things money-related. Listen as Shannah shares how she cultivated her entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to prosper authentically as she pursues her various passions.  Let's continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge. Let me know what you thought of...

Welcome to another episode of the Own Your Genius podcast. Today we’re spilling a little Legal Tea. This tea is hot make sure your cup is ready. Tessica Brown’s recent mistake of using Gorilla Glue, the industrial adhesive, in place of the hair gel, Gorilla Snot, has raised many questions amongst consumers. What is brand confusion? Do trademarks not protect against the use of similar names? Listen...

When you trademark a business name, does it protect your from variations? Can slogans be protected? What comes first: the LLC or the business plan? Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider relating to business or law. Would you like to submit your own questions to be answered during next week's Murray's Law? Submit here .  Let’s continue the conversation over in the G...

Where is the line between a culture vulture and an opportunist? Today’s guest is Panama Jackson, the Senior Editor of Very Smart Brothas. Listen as we discuss the trademarks filed for ‘SpelHouse’, the portmanteau of two predominant HBCU’s, Spelman College and Morehouse College. Should the college student behind the company ‘Legacy History Pride’ be able to own the trademark or should it preserved...

Take the Leap of Faith. Today’s guest speaker is Brittany Sharp, founder of The Sharp Standard, a full service event planning company and cofounder of The Modern Mold Agency, a Public Relations, visual, and image consulting firm. Listen how she shares how her obedience and strong discipline led her to fully embrace the call God had on her to be a prosperous entrepreneur. Let’s continue the convers...

Can a domain name be trademarked? What is the difference between a trademark, service mark, and a trade name? Is it true that it’s first to file for a trademark? Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider relating to business or law. Would you like to submit your own questions to be answered during next week's Murray's Law? Submit here . 

2020. The year of unexpected lessons and blessings.  As this season comes to an end, it’s a perfect time for reflection of what this year taught us. For me, many of the lessons and blessings I received came from unexpected sources. I learned that the real change comes after the push. Listen as I explain the various lessons I’ve gained despite being in quarantine. Let's continue the conversati...

Boss up and Hustle. Today’s guest is Coach Mimi Jay, founder of RBG Royalty, a career development business with the goal of empowering women in her community through career advancement. Listen as she shares her experiences of overcoming challenges by embracing her passion and keeping her eyes on the prize. Let's continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge. Let me know what you thought of t...

False beliefs can block you from receiving the opportunities created for you.  Are you a good receiver? Genuinely? It’s important we take the time to do the work to understand and acknowledge the impact our past traumas have on us so we don’t end up getting stuck down the line. When we confront our wounded mindsets, we are open to receiving the opportunities we prayed for.  Listen as I e...

 Owning your Genius enables entrepreneurs to serve their community while make money doing EXACTLY what they love.  As exciting as it is to run your own business, I found many are diving into branding without understanding their audience and their consumer needs. In order to properly serve the community, it is essential entrepreneurs take their time creating a marketing plan that identifi...

 The misclassification of employees is a huge problem among entrepreneurs. There are several responsibilities and obligations to consider when hiring for your business that should NOT be avoided for the sake of cutting corners to save time or money.  It is vital for entrepreneurs to understand the difference between an employee and an independent contractor in order to make the proper hi...

Know your Value. Today’s guest is Jacqueline Twillie. Founder of ZeroGap, a women’s leadership development firm based in Dallas, Texas. Listen as Jacquiline shares how her experience in male-dominated industries sparked her initiative to combat the gender wage-gap by empowering women to negotiate and advance in leadership roles. Let's continue the conversation over in the Genius Lounge . Let me kn...

Protecting Your Genius. Everywhere I turn, business owners are talking about trademarks and staking their claims.  No entrepreneur wants the goodwill of their company to be siphoned by someone using their trademark or something similar to their brand.    Trademarks allow the owner to create their unique position in what is usually a crowded market and protect their brand against inf...

Every entrepreneur’s goal is to see the growth and success of their business come to fruition. Sometimes we allow ourselves to become distracted by offers that sound more beneficial to us than the reality is. Learning to prioritize our true intentions and decipher between the opportunities and distractions that approach us is key to excelling in your genius. Listen as I explain the ways I’ve learn...