I'm excited to share with you all the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about trademarks. Whether you're a new business owner or just looking to learn more about trademarks, this episode has something for everyone.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What documents and information you need to get a trademark
2. How long it takes to get a trademark approved
3. The difference between state and federal registration
4. How to police your trademark
5. What happens in the case of conflicting trademark requests
6. How trademarks operate across different industries

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!

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RESOURCES:

1. Episode 43: BTS: When My Website Got Stolen by Another Attorney
2. What To Do if Someone Steals Your Content
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How do you copyright something? And when should you do it? That’s what we’re discussing in this week’s episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. The difference between copyright and trademark
2. How to register a copyright
3. What’s actually worth copyrighting

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!

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1. Visit the online template shop
2. 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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Have you ever found someone stealing your business's content, whether it's on social media, your products, or programs? It's a frustrating and disheartening experience, and it's essential to know what steps to take and how to react appropriately. I've been through this situation multiple times and have learned what works and what doesn't. In this episode, I'm going to break down the exact steps to take if someone steals your content, and share some valuable tips and strategies to protect your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What to do when you find out someone stole your content
2. What NOT to do
3. How to proactively protect yourself from content theft

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!

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RESOURCES:

1. Episode 43. BTS: When My Website Got Stolen by Another Attorney
2. Episode 49. How to Legally Protect Your Online Course
3. Episode 105. Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When Does It Become Illegal?
4. The Ultimate Guide To Taking Down Copycats
5. Get My 5 Steps To a Legally Legit Business Checklist
6. Get 2x weekly legal tips straight to your inbox by joining my email list
7. Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out

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You might not know this, but it's not good enough to just have a contract. You want to make sure that that contract is enforceable so that it has some teeth and will actually legally protect you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. How to make sure a contract is properly written
2. How to send and sign a contract correctly
3. Making sure client information is accurate

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

RESOURCES:

1. Episode 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected
2. Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
3. Visit samvanderwielen.com/shop-templates to browse my entire DIY legal template shop
4. 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
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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 found your content being copied or mimicked by others? It can be a frustrating experience to see your hard work being stolen, whether it's through plagiarism or infringement. As an online business owner, it's crucial to understand the difference between stealing content and mimicking others. In this episode, I'll dive into these two concepts and explain how to protect your intellectual property.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. The difference between mimicking and stealing online content
2. What to do if you find someone stealing your content
3. How to protect your intellectual property

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 19. How to Legally Share Content (Don’t be a Copycat!)
2. Episode 43. BTS: When My Website Got Stolen By Another Attorney
3. Episode 107. What to do When Someone Steals Your Business' Content
4. The Ultimate Guide to Taking Down Copycats
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"

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Can you charge business expenses to your personal card... and still have it count? Will that get you in trouble? That’s what I’m answering in this episode. Let's dive in!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. How to set up a business bank account
2. Where to charge your business expenses
3. What to do if you make a charge to the wrong card or account

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. Want to learn more about business taxes? Tune into my conversation with CPA Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting in Episode 77: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/episode-77
2. Take a deep dive into business expenses in Episode 91: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/episode-91
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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Are you tired of losing sleep over legal nightmares in your online business? Well, fear not, because I've got you covered. I'm here to help you avoid those pesky legal scenarios that can keep you up at night. Join me as I walk you through the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your business from three legal nightmare scenarios.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. The value in imagining the worst-case scenario
2. Keeping customer relationships from going south
3. What to do if someone steals your product
4. How to legally protect yourself from getting sued
5. Getting all your legal bases covered using my free checklist

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. Download my free Pre-Qualify Before They Buy training
2. Get my 5 Steps to a Legally Legit Business Checklist
3. Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
4. Episode 8: What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You’re Protected
5. Episode 69. What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)
6. Episode 86. What can coaches legally do?
7. Episode 94. My Program Taught Me X – Can I Teach It Now?
8. How to Send and Sign Contracts
9. 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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Can legally protecting my business actually grow it? That’s what we’re tackling in this episode! We’ll discuss three ways legal protection can help your business grow.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. How legal protection gives you visibility
2. Gaining trust and professionalism
3. Recouping (or protecting) your profit with legal protection

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. Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
2. Get my 5 Steps to a Legally Legit Business Checklist
3. Episode 87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect Themselves
4. Mya on Instagram: @myanichol
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"

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Are you curious why so many big names in the industry are announcing sabbaticals or even closing up shop altogether? In this episode, I dive deep into the underlying issues of the online business world, exploring the aspirational marketing techniques that are driving many entrepreneurs to burnout and disillusionment. Join me as I examine what's really behind the trend of successful entrepreneurs stepping back from the limelight and how we can learn from their experiences to build more sustainable businesses.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What’s causing so many online business owners to burn out
2. The dangers of aspirational marketing for business owners and consumers
3. Treating your business like a real business

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. 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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To commemorate my 100th episode, I'll be delving into one of my favorite topics - hosting a podcast! In this episode, I'll provide you with insights into my content planning process, the tools I use, software, editing, and much more.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Where to come up with episode ideas and how to stay inspired
2. What tech and tools you need to start a podcast
3. How I plan out and batch my podcast episodes
4. What to do if your topic is already covered
5. How to enter my PODCASTING GEAR GIVEAWAY!

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

RESOURCES:

1. This giveaway has ended but, you can submit your legal question here: samvanderwielen.com/legalquestion
2. 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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