Trademark lawyer extraordinaire and author Radiance Harris shares some gems about knowing when to quit your job to start a business AND when to work with a trademark lawyer to protect your growing brand.

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// Show Summary

5:23 How Radiance knew it was time to leave her Big Law employer to start her own law firm

8:58 The one thing that helped Radiance more than anything when starting her own business

11:00 How Radiance built her customer base from zero

14:05 The fundamental things entrepreneurs need to know about trademarks

22:00 When Radiance says you should talk to a lawyer (hint: it's probably earlier than you think!)

23:40 How much a trademark lawyer ACTUALLY costs

26:44 Why it takes 10 months on average to get a trademark approved by the USPTO

32:09 Why Radiance says staying focused is the hardest part of entrepreneurship

// Show Notes

Where to find Trademark Like a Boss, Radiance's new book

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rl4yTA
Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com/book

Where to find Radiance Harris

Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radianceiplaw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radianceharrisesq/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/radianceharris/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lo5oBeQ4ajqIBMv3dSbdA?

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