On Your Terms®

By Sam Vander WielenBusiness Entrepreneurship Marketing

On Your Terms® episodes

April 24, 2023113. How to Legally Protect Your Content [Copyright Registration 101]
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…
The difference between contracts and copyright
What to do if someone steals your content (before AND after)
How to decide what content you need to register

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Episode 108. Should You Copyright That?
Episode 110. Can I Get Paid If Someone Steals My Content
Episode 107. What to Do If Someone Steals Your Business' Content
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April 20, 2023112. Should You Trademark Your Business Name?
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…
The difference between a trademark and LLC
What protections a trademark offers your business name
Cases when you trademarking your business name may not be possible

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Episode 109. All Your Trademark Questions: Answered
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April 17, 2023111. Writing a Book, Online Business Changes & Discipline with Amy Porterfield
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…
Why Amy decided to write a book, why this book, and what she learned about herself in the process
Whether or not starting an online business will bring you happiness
The common qualities of successful online business owners
Behind the scenes of how Amy runs and organizes her business and life
What’s working in the online marketing world

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Amy Porterfield's website: amyporterfield.com
More info about Amy's book, Two Weeks Notice: twoweeksnoticebook.com
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April 13, 2023110. Can I Get Paid If Someone Steals My Content?
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…
What happens when someone steals your content
Why you need to register your content to copyright it
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.
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● Copycats Training Sign Up: Save $25 off with code: Copycat25
● Episode 109. All Your Trademark Questions: Answered
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April 10, 2023109. All Your Trademark Questions: Answered
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…
What documents and information you need to get a trademark
How long it takes to get a trademark approved
The difference between state and federal registration
How to police your trademark
What happens in the case of conflicting trademark requests
How trademarks operate across different industries

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Episode 43: BTS: When My Website Got Stolen by Another Attorney
What To Do if Someone Steals Your Content
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April 06, 2023108. Should You Copyright That?
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…
The difference between copyright and trademark
How to register a copyright
What’s actually worth copyrighting

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April 03, 2023107. What to Do If Someone Steals Your Business' Content
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…
What to do when you find out someone stole your content
What NOT to do
How to proactively protect yourself from content theft

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RESOURCES:
Episode 43. BTS: When My Website Got Stolen by Another Attorney
Episode 49. How to Legally Protect Your Online Course
Episode 105. Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When Does It Become Illegal?
The Ultimate Guide To Taking Down Copycats
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March 30, 2023106. How Do You Make Your Contracts Enforceable?
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…
How to make sure a contract is properly written
How to send and sign a contract correctly
Making sure client information is accurate

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Episode 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected
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March 27, 2023105. Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When Does It Become Illegal?
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…
The difference between mimicking and stealing online content
What to do if you find someone stealing your content
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!
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RESOURCES:
Episode 19. How to Legally Share Content (Don’t be a Copycat!)
Episode 43. BTS: When My Website Got Stolen By Another Attorney
Episode 107. What to do When Someone Steals Your Business' Content
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Down Copycats
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March 23, 2023104. Can You Put Business Expenses on Your Personal Card?
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…
How to set up a business bank account
Where to charge your business expenses
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.
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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
Take a deep dive into business expenses in Episode 91: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/episode-91
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About On Your Terms®

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A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and "always be on." I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for.