All Things Retreat Podcast

Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Legal Knowledge


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Summary

In this conversation, Holly Porter interviews Sarah Waldbuesser, a trademark attorney, about the importance of legal protection for entrepreneurs, especially those hosting retreats. Sarah shares her journey from traditional law to supporting creative entrepreneurs, debunks common legal myths, and emphasizes the necessity of trademarks and contracts in building a secure business. She provides insights into the legal landscape for small business owners and offers practical advice for protecting their brands.


Takeaways

  • Trademark protection is essential for small business owners.

  • Many entrepreneurs mistakenly believe legal issues only affect large corporations.

  • Investing in legal protection upfront can save significant costs later.

  • A trademark is a business asset that can be bought or sold.

  • Retreat hosts must have solid contracts to protect themselves and their clients.

  • Legal knowledge empowers entrepreneurs to build secure businesses.

  • Unique and non-descriptive names are best for trademarks.

  • Contracts should clearly outline what is included in a retreat.

  • Using templates from unqualified sources can lead to legal vulnerabilities.

  • The legal process for trademarks can take time, but protection begins upon filing.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Sarah Waldbuesser and Her Journey

    02:00 Busting Legal Myths for Entrepreneurs

    04:34 Transitioning from Traditional Law to Entrepreneurial Law

    09:00 The Importance of Trademark Protection for Retreats

    15:12 Essential Legal Protections for Retreat Hosts

    19:04 Building a Strong Brand with Legal Protections

    20:47 Final Thoughts and Resources for Retreat Leaders


    Donโ€™t miss Sarah Waldbuesser's FREE Retreat Legal Guide here: https://thelegitcoach.com/retreatguide

    ๐Ÿ”— Connect with Sarah Waldbuesser | Twist Law

    ๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]

    ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-waldbuesser/

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @sarahwaldbuesser



    ๐Ÿ”— Connect with Holly Porter | Retreat RNR

    ๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]

    ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn: Holly Porter | Retreat RNR

    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: @retreatrnr

    โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube: @retreatrnr

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @retreatrnr | @hollyporterinternational

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook: HollyAnnPorterย 


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    All Things Retreat PodcastBy Holly Porter