On Your Terms®

Naomi Powell is the owner of The Lifestyle Edit, and she joins me to chat about business, money mindset, and how our childhood and experiences influence us as entrepreneurs. We discussed building a business on our own terms, designing it around our lives instead of the other way around.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How to build a successful business while enjoying the process
• Healing your relationship with money
• Being adaptable to new trends
• Building a business geared towards your actual goals
• Finding a balance between short-term and long-term visions

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:

• Naomi’s Website: thelifestyleedit.com
• Follow Naomi on Instagram: @thelifestyleedit
• My podcast interview with Naomi on her podcast, The Lifestyle Edit
• Naomi's Inner Circle All-Access Pass
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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Do you know what contracts you need depending on what you offer? In this week’s “Sam’s Sidebar,” you'll learn about the contracts and policies you need for different business situations.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What contracts you need when working with clients
2. The different contracts of agreements needed for websites, social media, and other content
3. How the Ultimate Bundle® walks you through the process of filling out and using every contract template

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. Visit the online template shop
3. See me customize a template in real-time
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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Are you unsure about what qualifies as a business expense? Confused about when you can start counting them or what happens to expenses incurred before registering your business? In this episode, we'll be diving into all of that and more. Learn about what business expenses you may be missing out on — and what things you may think are an expense but actually aren't. Let’s make sure you're not missing out on any deductions for your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• What business expenses are and why they are so misunderstood
• Whether or not you can deduct expenses incurred before you register your business and which ones count
• Common write-offs many online business owners miss (and things you think you can write off but actually can’t)

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

RESOURCES:

• The Ultimate Bundle®
• Business Expenses | Internal Revenue Service
• Quickbooks // bookkeeping software. Organize and track your business expenses and income with this easy-to-use tool. Get 50% off with my link.
• Blog Post: Can I Charge Business Expenses to My Personal Card?
• Episode 77. Small Business Taxes 101 [Guest Interview with Little Fish Accounting]
• Episode 17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online Businesses
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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Let’s dive into your most-asked questions about my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How the Ultimate Bundle® differs from what you get at big box legal stores
• Whether you should buy the Ultimate Bundle® before getting your first client
• What it looks like inside the Ultimate Bundle® and how long it takes to use

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

RESOURCES:

• Get the Ultimate Bundle® right here
• Episode 88. What's in the Ultimate Bundle®?
• Episode 87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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For the first-time ever, you can now access my full-length live legal training via podcast format!

You’re busy. There’s a lot going on. At the end of a long work day, the last thing you want to do is sit at your computer for another hour. Even if that hour is spent learning how to legally protect your online business. That’s why I’m offering my newest live training – How to Legally Protect Your Online Business: Five Simple Steps That Every Entrepreneur Must Take (before it's too late) – here. Take me on your commute, walk the dog, cook up an amazing meal – and let’s get to it.

In this episode, you’ll hear how to ditch the fear of doing something illegal by…

1. Picking the right business entity so your personal liability is limited
2. Knowing what you need to form your business so it’s done right the first time
3. Choosing the right business insurance so your money is protected
4. Using legitimate contracts and policies so you’re protected with clear boundaries
5. Creating a scope of practice so you can (hopefully) avoid getting sued

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

RESOURCES:

• Click here for a full tour & BTS of the Ultimate Bundle®
• Get the best financial deal I’ve ever offered on the Ultimate Bundle® right here
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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This week, you’re going to hear all about what’s inside of my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®! If you’re new to the Bundle - or have been eyeing it for a while - you might be wondering: What exactly is included? How do I use it? Is it a course? That’s why I’m peeling back the curtain to give you the full 411.

In this episode, you’ll hear about…

• The 10 legal templates included in the Bundle
• The best approach for using the 35+ on-demand video training resource
• Community support, ongoing updates, and lifetime access

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

RESOURCES:

• Save your seat at my legal training, “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business"
• Hear Bundle members’ experience: Episode 87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect Themselves
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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You’ve heard me describe the Ultimate Bundle®, but nothing gives you a better picture than hearing from people who use it daily in their business.

You’ll hear from four members of my Ultimate Bundle® that represent a variety of different businesses, industries, and stages of growth to give you an idea of what you could expect out of the program.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. What brought everyone to the Ultimate Bundle® in the first place
2. Early wins after putting their learnings into place
3. How they feel about their business after using what they’ve learned
4. Practical uses for the Bundle components: templates, training, and community

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 for a full tour & BTS of the Ultimate Bundle®
2. Save your seat at my live legal training, “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business"
3. Karin: Change Academy PRO membership
4. Mya: Upgrade Your Instagram Account In Less Than 10 Minutes Checklist
5. Chris: Free Career Training Workshop
6. Athena: Free Legit Fit planning Checklist
7. 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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In this episode, I dive into the legal boundaries of what coaches can and cannot do. I explain what scope of practice is and why it is important for coaches and other professionals in the industry to be aware of it. I also offer information on how coaches can better educate, empower, and encourage their clients while staying within the confines of the law.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• What scope of practice is and why it matters
• What coaches can legally do for their clients
• How to ensure you stay within your scope of practice
• Ways to legally grow your coaching business within the confines of your scope

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

RESOURCES:

• Submit your legal question for an upcoming episode of On Your Terms®
• Save your seat at my legal training “How to Legally Protect Your Online Business": https://www.samvanderwielen.com/oyt-workshop/
• Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
• Episode 69. What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)
• Episode 8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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Have you ever heard advice that sounded too good to be true? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the real truth behind some of the most common online business myths.

I asked people on Instagram what was the biggest myth they believed about starting an online business and the answers were enlightening. From people who believed starting an online business would be easy to those who thought starting a business would be hard, the range of responses was fascinating. I'm also discussing legal myths such as LLCs, business insurance, scope of practice, and contracts. We'll be taking a look at why people believe myths, the truth behind them, and how to protect yourself and your online business.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• The danger of believing and spreading online business myths
• Myth: You don’t need business insurance AND an LLC
• Myth: You NEED a website for your online business (or you don’t)
• Myth: It’s best to register your business in another state for tax purposes
• … and more!

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!
• What's inside the Bundle video walkthrough: https://www.loom.com/embed/ad4bbbb112ec48f49a013e269f565230
• Episode 81. Do You Really Believe In Your Business? (You're Not Alone)
• Episode 83. Legally Protect Your Online Biz: The Bare Minimum that Produces Results
• Easy Email List Sign-Up: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/
• Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
• Episode 69. What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)
• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not business insurance is really worth it — and why.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Whether business insurance is worth it
• The kinds of business insurance available
• How to pick the type of insurance right for you
• Why it’s so worthwhile

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

RESOURCES:

• Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come 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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