At the ConvertKit Craft + Commerce conference—which was full of mind-blowing moments for me—I attended a workshop hosted by the mega-talented speaking coach Mike Pacchione and it was so helpful. Public speaking is such an important skill to learn, and it can be a huge advantage in your business if you do it well. He gave tips and tactics I’ve never heard before such as using your body language effectively, pausing between sentences to let the audience absorb what you said, and being strategic about where you stand on stage. 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…

1. 08:58 - How Mike got into speaking
2. 17:43 - Why public speaking is so important
3. 24:29 - The qualities that make a good speaker—and a bad one
4. 34:38 - Three areas that most speakers need to improve upon
5. 41:18 - Tips for using your physical presence
6. 51:06 - How to get speaking opportunities
7. 01:00:20 - The minivan test
8. 01:04:36 - Mike answers your questions

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. miketalks.co
2. bestspeech.co
3. Adam Driver’s TED Talk
4. Episode 54. Everything I Learned at ConvertKit's Craft + Commerce Conference (mind blown!)
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Congratulations: Your Business, LLC has just made a sale! Time to go shopping—right? Hold up! That money actually belongs to your business, not to you. So how do you get paid? And how do you do it in a legally legit way? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. I’m going to share how I paid myself in the beginning, the step-by-step process I recommend for setting yourself a financial cushion, and how to get to a place where you can pay yourself consistently.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 02:58 - How I started my business and handled money early on
2. 07:40 - How I paid myself when I started
3. 10:05 - Making an owner’s draw (actually paying yourself)
4. 15:13 - Paying yourself is not a business expense
5. 18:21 - Being responsible with money
6. 19:24 - Putting yourself on payroll

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. Megan Naasz
2. Little Fish Accounting
3. Visit ADP for payroll support (affiliate link)
4. Episode 53. The Millionaire Myth in Online Business
5. Episode 7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start!)
6. YouTube Video: This Will Save You Money on Your Taxes
7. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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Do you run a business and you’re thinking of moving? The moving process can already be enough of a hassle before you even consider the legal ramifications of it. Whether you’re already registered or holding off because you don’t know what to do, there are really just two options—and I’m going to break them both down so you can decide which is right for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 04:44 - Whether you need to register your business when you know you’re moving soon
2. 05:30 - Where you need to register your business
3. 08:52 - What to do when you’re already registered and moving
4. 14:52 - Registering your business as a foreign entity
5. 19:20 - Three questions to ask yourself before you move
6. 20:12 - What to do if you’re moving overseas

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 54. Everything I Learned at ConvertKit's Craft + Commerce Conference (mind blown!)
2. 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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Jen Diaz is the real deal when it comes to coaching. She’s a mindset and success coach who I personally work with and she knows her stuff when it comes to overcoming the beliefs that are holding you back.

We talk about everything from mindset to Jen’s JAVA method (journaling, affirmations, visualization, action) and how you go about implementing it, how visualization actually works, how to improve your confidence when you’re just starting out, and so much more.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 04:04 - Why entrepreneurship pushes people to pursue personal development
2. 08:14 - The JAVA Method
3. 14:44 - The importance of understanding why you want what you want
4. 19:19 - The benefits of visualization in entrepreneurship
5. 23:57 - Using a journal to support yourself
6. 30:15 - Finding your confidence
7. 40:30 - How to overcome the fear of failure when you first start
8. 51:47 - What to look for in a mindset and business coach
9. 01:04:39 - Designing your dream life
10. 01:10:10 - Tips on starting an email list

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 weekly legal & marketing emails: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebar/
2. Learn more about the JAVA Method (Jen's Membership): thejavamethod.com
3. 1-1 coaching with Jen
4. Sign up for Jen's Newsletter
5. Read The Rise by Sarah Lewis
6. Read How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
7. Read The Source by Dr. Tara Swart
8. Read Fear Less by Dr. Pippa Grange
9. Read Women and Desire by Polly Young-Eisendrath
10. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

CONNECT:

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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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I’ve seen a lot of nonsense in the online business industry—both during my time in it and well before then. I want to pull back the curtain a bit and show you some of the marketing tactics being used to get you to buy into courses and programs so that you can make better decisions. I also talk about the fear that we’re creating a coaching micro-economy—where we coach future coaches in order to make money to hire more coaches—and the importance of getting outside of your business bubble. This is a conversation many people in this space want to have but they don’t know how it will be received, so I hope it resonates with you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 02:26 - Becoming a better consumer
2. 06:32 - The rinse and repeat
3. 09:29 - The coaching micro-economy
4. 12:36 - Looking outside the coaching industry for advice *
5. 19:31 - Niching down vs demographic limitations *
6. 28:43 - Looking into the context of metrics and promises
7. 34:28 - The manipulating mindset trick

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 56. Mindset, Limiting Beliefs & Visualization [with Guest: Jen Diaz]
2. Episode 48. Do You Need a Business Coach?
3. Who Doesn’t Like Pizza?
4. 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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I recently got back from ConvertKit’s Craft + Commerce Conference in Boise, Idaho and my mind was BLOWN!

The online business world is changing and we all need to adapt. This conference brought together some of the biggest names in the industry, but also the up-and-comers who are trying new things and finding out what works.

I’m going to share some of my biggest takeaways, why I went, what I had hoped to get out of it, and what people are missing out on when they don’t go to conferences. I’ll also give you the one takeaway that, if you were to only take one thing from this conference, will make a huge difference in your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 03:12 - Why I chose to attend Craft + Commerce (and why I almost changed my mind)
2. 17:35 - Blogging isn’t dead
3. 19:22 - The importance of diversifying your marketing strategy
4. 22:58 - Focusing on the big stuff and less on the trends
5. 35:02 - Getting down with your numbers
6. 37:00 - Titles are so important
7. 40:36 - Public speaking tips
8. 43:07 - Investing in your future self
9. 45:35 - Being high value*
10. 48:47 - Getting clear on what success means to you
11. 50:22 - Doing $10k work

In our review of the week, TadaSrah writes: "Sam is so knowledgeable and down to earth. I love listening to On Your Terms! Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and is an outstanding teacher! She makes the “less fun” legal parts of running a business actually interesting and enjoyable to learn. I’m also an Ultimate Bundle® member which has helped me tremendously in my business, so I was stoked when she started a podcast because I love learning from her! I listen while I’m doing chores around the house and I always feel like she’s right there talking directly to me. I can’t recommend it enough to anyone who is starting or running an online business. Thanks for all that you do Sam!"

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. Tickets to next year's conference are on sale here: conference.convertkit.com
2. ConvertKit (affiliate link)
3. Goal Setting, Productivity & Evergreen Content (Guest Episode with Louise Henry)
4. Khe Hy
5. Mike Pacchione
6. Cara Chace
7. Dr. Ben Hardy
8. Glo Atanmo
9. Chloe Weaver
10. Tim Urban
11. Sam Parr (The Hustle)
12. 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"

DISCLAIMER

A lot of people throw around the word “millionaire” but when you look at the numbers it’s clear they are using a different definition of millionaire. My goal isn’t to trash talk business owners who call themselves millionaires, but to encourage you to be a savvy consumer—of both businesses and content—and to be aware of this when you’re looking at your own numbers and feeling like you’re behind.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 02:07 - Why this industry needs a reality check
2. 11:29 - The difference between revenue and income
3. 13:04 - Understanding net worth
4. 17:17 - Not focusing solely on revenue
5. 18:47 - Why you should hold your industry to a higher standard

In our review of the week, Karly Wannos says: “The BEST no fluff, step-by-step podcast for Entrepreneurs. Sam Vander Wielen’s podcast, On Your Terms, is an absolute must for all entrepreneurs. The episodes are not only interesting and inspiring but will walk you through step-by-step on what you need to know to operate as a small business owner or entrepreneur. This podcast and Sam’s Ultimate Bundle® takes all the guess work and stress away from protecting your online business. This podcast is a total game-changer for anyone looking to start, grow or scale a business in 2022."

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 48. Do You Need a Business Coach?
2. 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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What is a d/b/a? You may have heard the term d/b/a before, but you don’t really understand what it is or whether or not you need one. Maybe you’ve already registered a d/b/a but you haven’t registered your business—is this out of order? Don’t worry, because I’ve got you covered! I’m going to teach you exactly what a d/b/a is, when you really need one, and how to go about getting one.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 03:51 - Common misconceptions about d/b/a
2. 05:31 - The problem with not having a d/b/a
3. 09:42 - What a d/b/a is and how it’s different from registration
4. 15:52 - How to know if you need a d/b/a
5. 20:06 - How to get a d/b/a

In this week’s review, Back_Around wrote: "Just what I needed! I'm so glad I found your podcast. I've learned so much! Thanks Sam!"

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 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal Assets
2. Episode 17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online Businesses
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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Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel exhausted—but you can’t quite pinpoint what you actually did that day? It can feel overwhelming running an online business and trying to get all of your tools in order: Should you use Asana or ClickUp? Should you journal? How do you set reasonable goals? Where do you create content? It’s a lot to deal with!

Thankfully, Louise Henry is joining me today to break it all down for you. We talk all about productivity, setting goals, and finding the content platform that works best for you. You can actually become a more productive entrepreneur while working less when you have organized systems and clarity around your daily priorities.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 03:18 - Who Louise Henry is and how she serves people
2. 13:53 - The unexpected parts of building an online business
3. 19:24 - Three tips when you’re starting your business
4. 23:59 - Getting started on YouTube
5. 29:52 - Seeing business results from social media
6. 33:35 - Why having organized systems is so important
7. 37:34 - Picking a productivity system
8. 45:40 - Setting goals for your online business
9. 53:07 - Using challenges to grow your 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. Join Uplevel with Asana and save $500 off your enrollment: samvanderwielen.com/uplevel
2. Use Sam's email marketing system (ConvertKit): https://convertkit.com/?lmref=SiAv4Q
3. Get Your Free 30-day Asana trial: https://asana.grsm.io/jl6zx0q14eml (affiliate link)
4. 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"

DISCLAIMER

It seems like just yesterday I started this podcast—and at the same time like I’ve been thinking about starting one forever. It’s been a great connection point with my audience, and I’ve already seen direct results in my business. If you’re in the same boat as me, thinking of starting a podcast for too long but unsure of where to start, I’m going to share everything I’ve learned along the way that you can apply to your own podcast, whether you’re thinking of starting one or already have one running. I also share how to position your podcast to grow your listeners and your business, podcasting social media strategies, and more.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 04:15 - Having the right expectations for your podcast
2. 06:50 - Giving your audience what they want
3. 10:34 - Setting up your podcast and business to support each other
4. 12:40 - What to do when you’re thinking of starting a podcast
5. 17:54 - Having a business plan for your podcast
6. 21:01 - Things to keep in mind when starting your podcast
7. 28:28 - How to make your social media and podcast work together
8. 32:52 - Leading people into your business
9. 33:29 - Having a review strategy
10. 35:22 - Batch recording your podcast

In our review of the week, amandathecoach said: "I purchased Sam’s Ultimate Bundle® in Fall 2021 as my very first step in starting my brand new company and then I started listening to her podcast. In addition to being a legal expert who somehow always answers my questions before I’ve asked them, she is a successful businesswoman who does not hold back on sharing great advice to start and run a growing business with a solid foundation. Everything she offers is super high quality and worth my time and energy. I love that she continues to connect me with other experts too through her podcast and other offers!"

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. Follow Jen Diaz on Instagram: @jenmdiaz
2. Episode 38. How to Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel with Katie Steckly
3. Episode 36. How to Grow Your Business on Instagram (Guest Episode with Natasha Samuel)
4. Get notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes out

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2. Follow Sam on Instagram
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