As an entrepreneur who has built a multi-seven-figure business, I've had my fair share of experiences when it comes to hiring and firing employees and contractors. In this episode, I want to share my top 10 tips for managing these relationships and navigating the complexities of staffing your business. My goal is to help you build a successful team while maintaining healthy working relationships with your employees and contractors.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Getting clear on what you’re hiring for
2. Hiring slow, firing fast
3. How to hire like a professional
4. Owning your mistakes
5. …and more!

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Episode 64. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]
2. Episode 111. Writing a Book, Online Business Changes & Discipline with Amy Porterfield
3. Get Sam's Emails
4. Mindset coaching with Jen Diaz
5. Shop my DIY Independent Contractor Agreement
6. Paradigm Consulting
7. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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Today we’re going to talk about disclaimers. Do you need to read disclaimers out loud to clients during a session in order for them to count? Let’s discuss!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. When and where to use your disclaimer
2. Nurturing the follower to client journey
3. Pre-qualifying clients before you work with them

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Episode 2: Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
2. Episode 69: What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)
3. Pre-Qualify Before You Buy Download
4. Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
5. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
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5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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Starting and growing a business is hard. And then, you still have to deal with all of the hard stuff that life regularly throws at you on top of all that. Over the years, I have experienced some of the most challenging times of my life, from brain surgery and caring for my father during his battle with cancer, to coping with the loss of my father and my mother's ongoing health struggles. So, we're breaking our usual routine to have a heart-to-heart conversation about how I’m coping and finding ways to keep (some of) it together.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Keeping it together when times get tough
2. Prioritizing what really matters
3. Recognizing when you’re not OK or you need help

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Get Sam's Emails
2. Episode 14. How to Market Your Evergreen Product (+ Which Platforms You Should Be On!)
3. Episode 3. Turning Pain & Hard Times Into Rocket Fuel for Your Business
4. SEO Influencer
5. Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!

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Produced by Nova Media

Let’s say you don’t want to spend time and money training an employee only to have them go work for a competitor or start their own business in your field. What can you do about it? In this episode, we’re discussing non-compete agreements, and whether or not they’re right for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What a non-compete agreement is
2. Whether or not you would be able to enforce a non-compete
3. Alternatives to non-competes that could serve you better

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Episode 61. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]
2. Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
3. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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Have you ever considered writing a book? There’s a stat floating around that says 81% of people hope to write a book one day, so chances are you’re one of them — and so am I! I’m going to share what my journey of writing a book proposal and querying agents has looked like so far, and what’s happening next. I’ll also give tips I’ve learned from my writing coach as well as naturally along the way.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Why I’ve always wanted to write a book
2. Where I’m at in the writing and publishing process
3. Tips I’ve learned for getting your book published

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Meet Richelle Fredson (Book Coach): https://richellefredson.com
2. Get the Book Proposal Blueprint Course: https://richellefredson.com/training/
3. Richelle's Podcast
4. Easy Email List Sign Up - Get Sam's Emails
5. Aimee Barr And Associates
6. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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You know copycats are a big issue for online businesses, but that’s only a problem for big businesses, not ones just starting out — right? I’m going to address whether you need to worry about copycats even when very few people know about your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Are small businesses at risk of copycats
2. What I’ve seen in my own business and others
3. Why you should protect your business at any size

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Save over $400 on the Ultimate Bundle® for a limited time! Click here for details.
2. Episode 113. How to Legally Protect Your Content [Copyright Registration 101]
3. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

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5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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Unsure about the difference between trademarks and copyrights in online business? In this episode, we dive into the essential aspects of trademarking and copyrighting for online businesses. While trademarks are valuable for safeguarding the outward-facing elements of your business like names and logos, copyrights play a vital role in protecting your product or course content. We discuss Ashley's real-life example — a content creator who faced legal challenges because she hadn't copyrighted her course material.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. The difference between contracts and copyright
2. What to do if someone steals your content (before AND after)
3. How to decide what content you need to register

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25
2. Save over $400 on the Ultimate Bundle® for a limited time! Click here for details.
3. Join my email list
4. Episode 108. Should You Copyright That?
5. Episode 110. Can I Get Paid If Someone Steals My Content
6. Episode 107. What to Do If Someone Steals Your Business' Content
7. US Copyright Office
8. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

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1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

DISCLAIMER

If you’ve already registered as an LLC, do you need to trademark your business name? That’s what I’m going to discuss in this episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. The difference between a trademark and LLC
2. What protections a trademark offers your business name
3. Cases when you trademarking your business name may not be possible

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25
2. Episode 109. All Your Trademark Questions: Answered
3. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

CONNECT:

1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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If you’re in the online business world, you probably know the incredible Amy Porterfield. She’s recently published her first book, “Two Weeks Notice.” I had the privilege of chatting with Amy and picking her brain about everything from how she spends her day to the challenges she faces as a successful entrepreneur. I'll be sharing some of her insights and tips for building a business you love, as well as some exclusive behind-the-scenes information about her new book. So get ready to be inspired, learn some new skills, and take your business to the next level with Amy Porterfield.

In case you haven’t heard of her, Amy Porterfield is an ex–corporate girl turned online marketing expert and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. Today Amy empowers people across the globe to take their futures into their own hands and find professional autonomy, independence, achievement, and success far beyond what a corporate glass ceiling would traditionally allow. Her action-by-action teaching style provides aspiring business owners with the tools they need to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Why Amy decided to write a book, why this book, and what she learned about herself in the process
2. Whether or not starting an online business will bring you happiness
3. The common qualities of successful online business owners
4. Behind the scenes of how Amy runs and organizes her business and life
5. What’s working in the online marketing world

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25
2. Record quick videos for your team with Loom
3. Amy Porterfield's website: amyporterfield.com
4. More info about Amy's book, Two Weeks Notice: twoweeksnoticebook.com
5. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

CONNECT:

1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

DISCLAIMER

Today we get to talk all about copyright infringement — What can you do when you find a content thief, and can you get paid for damages?

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What happens when someone steals your content
2. Why you need to register your content to copyright it
3. How to take action and protect your content

If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

1. ● Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25
2. ● Episode 109. All Your Trademark Questions: Answered
3. ● Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
4. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

CONNECT:

1. Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
2. Follow Sam on Instagram
3. Follow Sam on YouTube
4. Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business
5. Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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