On Your Terms®

Something that a lot of business advice leaves out is that every entrepreneur is a whole person with a personal life beyond their business. I’ve always been honest with you about what’s going on in my life, even if I only share a small part of it. Today, I want to share some updates on where I’m at, what’s happening in my life, and what you can expect from me and On Your Terms® in the future.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How I’m dealing with a double-dose of grief
• Why I’m grateful for building my business on my terms
• What’s coming down the pipeline on the podcast

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

RESOURCES:

• Click here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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Today we’re tackling a question I've seen quite a lot, most recently from our listener, Deborah, who asked: Is it possible to place multiple different ventures under a single LLC? While the short answer is yes, it might not be the most practical or beneficial strategy due to the legal risks involved. If you're wondering what this looks like, then stick with me as we dig deeper into this topic.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• The risks of keeping multiple ventures under one LLC
• Offering multiple services under one LLC
• Does your podcast need to be under its own LLC?

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:

• How to Start an Online Business Spotify Playlist
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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

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Many entrepreneurs dream of that “going viral” moment, but no one ever seems to talk about what comes next: Things start to go back to normal. That's why creating consistent, perennial content is key to sustainable success. Katie Steckly, an authority in the sphere of perennial content and social media, joins us to share why evergreen content is so important to your business. We delve into selecting the most suitable platform for your needs, devising a content strategy, essentials for getting started, and much more.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• The starting point for content creation
• Selection process for the most fitting platforms
• Overcoming inhibitions that hinder progress
• Generating content themes
• How your chosen platform can guide your content
• A trifecta of advice for launching a YouTube channel or podcast
• Necessary equipment for your content journey
• Building a content schedule

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:

• www.creatorlymedia.com
• Find info on Creatorly Media’s services at creatorlymedia.com/services.
• Katie Steckly - YouTube
• Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiesteckly
• Follow Creatorly Media on Instagram: @creatorlymedia
• How to Start a Podcast From Scratch
• Katie’s recommended content creation starter kit
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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

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When it comes to business registration, that only applies to “real” business, not your online business – right? In this episode, I'm here to answer a question listener Cara asked: "My online coaching business isn't registered, and apparently it doesn't need to be, but is there some kind of public liability or protection policy I can add?"

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Whether your online business needs to be registered
• The importance of business insurance
• How proper contracts protect your online 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:

• 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business [free workshop]
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

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

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Writing a book is a wild ride, but one that can be worth the trip for many entrepreneurs – if you go into it for the right reasons. In this Summer School episode, we’re revisiting a conversation with book coach Richelle Fredson, who has been invaluable in my own book writing journey (if you want to hear how that’s going, listen to my latest update in Episode 115). She shares practical tips about how to go into this process with the right mindset, what options you have when it comes to publishing, and how to start preparing now for the book you want to write someday.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• What kinds of books see long-term success and sales
• What a book consultant or coach is – and if working with one is right for you
• The three publishing options and how to know which one to choose

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:

• Visit Richelle’s website
• Follow Richelle on Instagram: @richellefredson
• Listen to the Bound + Determined Podcast
• Apply for Richelle’s group program: Book Proposal Blueprint
• Episode 5: What to Do When a Client is a Pain
• Episode 115: My Book Update!
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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• Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
• Follow Sam on Instagram
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• Subscribe to Sam's Substack
• Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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In this episode, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of legally hiring employees for your online business.

You ask, and I answer! Listener Laura wrote in wondering about the legal steps involved in hiring employees. To tackle her question, I thought we'd kick things off by revisiting the difference between employees and contractors.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Getting a legal foundation in place first
• Hiring help with HR
• Required documents and setup for hiring an employee
• Becoming a better boss

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:

• Episode 64: Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]
• Episode 66. Hiring, Leadership & Team Building 101 [Interview w/ Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting]
• Paradigm Consulting’s Set to Scale program (affiliate link)
• ADP Payroll (affiliate link)
• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

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

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Public speaking is such an important skill to learn, and it can be a huge advantage in your business if you do it well. In this Summer School episode, we’re revisiting an interview with the great Mike Pacchione. We talk about why speaking well is important, what makes a speaker good or bad, and whether it’s possible for a bad speaker to become great. We also talked about the areas most speakers need to improve upon (and how they can do it), three tangible things to make your speaking more entertaining, and so much more.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How Mike got into speaking
• Why public speaking is so important
• The qualities that make a good speaker—and a bad one
• Three areas that most speakers need to improve upon
• Tips for using your physical presence
• How to get speaking opportunities
• The “minivan test”

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:

• miketalks.co
• bestspeech.co
• Adam Driver’s TED Talk
• Episode 54. Everything I Learned at ConvertKit's Craft + Commerce Conference (mind blown!)
• Click here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

• Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar
• Follow Sam on Instagram
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• Subscribe to Sam's Substack
• Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"

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Do you ever worry that your small business doesn't need the same legal protection as the big guys? That's like saying you don't need a seatbelt because you're only driving down the block! Today, I'm answering a question from one of our listeners, Candice, who asked about how legal contracts and business matters differ for small shops compared to larger ones. It's an excellent question, Candice, and one that I think many of us have – so let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Getting legally covered no matter your businesses size
2. Why having to scale your legal coverage is a good sign
3. How to be legally legit without the overwhelm

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. DIY Affiliate Contract Template
2. Collaboration Contract Template
3. 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business [free workshop]
4. Episode 42: Business Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You Big
5. Episode 64: Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need To Know]
6. Episode 89: How To Legally Protect Your Online Business
7. 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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For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be running what I call Online Marketing Summer School. We’re going to be revisiting some past episodes geared toward helping you level up (or kick-off) your online marketing strategy! We’re kicking things off with one of my favs: an interview with Natasha Samuel of The Shine Online Podcast!

Natasha Samuel is the host of The Shine Online Podcast and an Instagram strategist that helps small businesses... well, shine online. Through intensive strategy days, digital resources, and education, Natasha helps you build your brand on the gram with a video strategy that is fulfilling and fun - without the overwhelm.

Natasha is a social media genius. She breaks down Instagram in such a refreshing, relatable way. Her whole approach is about finding the social media strategy that's actually sustainable for you, no matter how busy your work or life can get. She also believes social media should reflect your personal values, and doesn't advise compromising any of that for quick growth. We talk about overwhelm, content batching, nailing your Instagram bio, and her three-part follower journey (which is going to blow your mind)!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Why Instagram is a great place to market your business
2. Growing a community on Instagram
3. Struggling to balance personal and business content
4. The various surfaces of Instagram and what to post there
5. Tips for writing captions
6. Using Instagram to direct people to other platforms
7. The 3-step follower journey
8. Tips for batching and consistency
9. How to iterate on your strategy
10. Tips for people burnt out on social media
11. Navigating social media during hard times

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. shinewithnatasha.com/video
2. Natasha’s LinkTree
3. Shine With Natasha on YouTube
4. Instagram: @shinewithnatasha
5. Episode 24. Why You Should Treat Your Clients the Way Olive Garden Does
6. Episode 25. Creating Brand Loyalists 8 Future Buyers

CONNECT:

1. Sam on Instagram
2. Sam on Facebook
3. On Your Terms® on Instagram

DISCLAIMER

Do contracts need to be looked over or written by an attorney to be legally binding? As always, I'm here to demystify the complex legal jargon for you and empower you to grow your business on your own terms.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Whether a contract needs to be written by an attorney
• What makes your contract unenforceable
• Ensuring your contracts are legally binding

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:

• Learn about the Ultimate Bundle®
• Shop my DIY legal contract templates
• Episode 106. How Do You Make Your Contracts Enforceable?
• Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

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

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