The Legal Paige® Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring legal, finance, and business tips for creatives and online businesses. We cut through the legal mumbo jumbo and make “scary” things like taxes, finances, business structures, and contracts EASY. You’ll hear from industry leaders on specific topics, and will walk away with bite-sized action steps for making your own entrepreneurial dreams come true. Grab a cup of coffee (or your fave adult beverage) and let’s make your business leg ...
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187. Chargeback Protections, Artistic Style Clauses, Sharing Photos with Vendors and More with Laurken Kendall
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Are your contracts strong enough to handle unexpected legal challenges in today’s fast-paced creative industry? In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had recently with wedding photographer and educator Laurken Kendall. We dive into the pressing legal issues faced by creative entrepreneurs, particularly photographers and wedding vendors. Fro…
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186. You Can’t Limit Bad Reviews If They Are Truthful (Navigating Non-disparagement Clauses)
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Have you filed your BOI report yet? Register for the upcoming webinar + learn how to avoid costly fees and penalties: https://thelegalpaige.com/boi What happens when a client leaves you a bad review? Can you legally prevent them from saying something bad about your business? In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about handl…
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185. Pop-Ups, Lead Magnets, and Legal Tips for Successful Email Marketing with Davey Jones of BDOW
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Could a simple pop-up on your website be the secret to boosting engagement and generating more leads for your business? In this episode, I’m sitting down with serial entrepreneur and marketing expert Davey Jones to dive into the ever-evolving world of email marketing. We cover the latest trends for email collection in 2024 and beyond, including how…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Is your LLC truly protected, or are you unknowingly putting your personal assets at risk? In this episode, I’m diving into the details of LLC operating agreements and why they’re so important for business owners like you…
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183. How to Build a Thriving Senior Photography Business with Hope Taylor
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) What does it take to build a photography business that thrives while staying legally protected? In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m chatting with Hope Taylor, a senior photographer and educator, about her jou…
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182. Rapid Fire Legal Q&A: Clickwrap Agreements, Business Insurance, Client Payment Issues and More!
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Tune in to this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast for a rapid-fire Q&A session, answering your legal questions, sourced directly from The Legal Paige community on Facebook. Whether you’re dealing with contract issues, c…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) What if a simple click on a streaming service could determine how a wrongful death claim is handled? This is the exact legal nightmare that one Disney fan is experiencing right now. In this episode, I’m discussing the co…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Wondering how you can protect your intellectual property in a way that’s very demure, very mindful? In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m diving into a current legal hot topic: Jools Lebron, “very demure, very mindful”…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m sharing how you can craft effective and legally sound email templates for handling various client scenarios. I’m covering all the essential strategies you need for managing difficu…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Have you ever wondered how Taylor Swift manages to protect her brand and creativity so effectively? In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m breaking down the intricate world of trademarking, using Taylor Swift as the ult…
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177. Are Wildfires, Hurricanes, and Other Uncontrollable Events Actually Considered Force Majeure?
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) What happens to your fees as a service provider if a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster prevents you from fulfilling your contract as a business owner? In this episode of The Legal Paige, I’m discussing the i…
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Are you struggling to turn off work and focus on making core memories with your family this summer? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Despite my intentions for a slowe…
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175. Why a Strong Communication Clause is Crucial for Service Providers (And What It Should Include)
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Have you ever wondered how to handle a client who wants out of a contract just before a big event? Or what to do when a client gets upset over communication issues or ghosts you? In this episode, I’m addressing a critica…
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174. My Candid Review of Your Wedding Photography Contract
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Want to learn how to create a rock-solid wedding photography contract that keeps your business safe? Coming off the heels of Sepia Gate, I’m giving you a comprehensive guide to wedding photography contracts, specifically…
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173. Why Lazy Marketing is Failing and Strategies for 2024 and Beyond with Veronica Romney
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) Wondering why your tried-and-true marketing tactics aren’t working anymore? In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m joined by marketing expert (and good friend!) Veronica Romney. Veronica, known for her innovativ…
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172. Sepia Gate: What We Can Learn from The Viral Wedding Photographer RAW Photo Dispute
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Save your seat for my free upcoming masterclass: The Fastest Way to Create a Solid Legal Foundation (that doesn't break the bank) How can you handle a client who gets on social media and airs their grievances about your work? This is the juicy episode of The Legal Paige that you’ve been waiting for! In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into the …
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Ever wondered how can you master the art of networking to supercharge your business? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of networking. With over a decade of entrepreneurship under my belt, I’m sharing my insights and experiences on how effective networking can catapult your business to the next level. From grassroots efforts like cold ema…
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What does Adobe’s latest legal trouble mean for your content and your rights? Today, I’m breaking down the recent developments with the FTC’s lawsuit over Adobe’s controversial subscription practices. We’ll also explore how Adobe’s vague terms and conditions have stirred concerns among creatives and consumers. I’ll unpack the lawsuit’s key points, …
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169. Interview with Hayley Paige: How She Reclaimed Her Brand Name and Her Advice for Legally Protecting Yourself as a Creator
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When your brand and creative freedom are on the line, how do you fight back? Hayley Paige’s story is a masterclass in resilience. I am so excited to welcome Hayley to the podcast today as she reflects on her early career in the wedding fashion industry, the legal dispute over her trademark, and how she emerged stronger, reclaiming her identity and …
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Can a name trademark cost you your business? In just a few days, you’ll get to hear from Hayley Paige herself, but in the meantime I am catching you up on what happened in one of the most high-profile legal cases in the fashion industry. We'll unpack key takeaways about owning your social media accounts, knowing your contracts, long-term business s…
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Welcome to The Legal Paige Podcast, Era 2.0! After taking a little hiatus from the podcast (because it simply didn’t feel aligned) I’m back with a CLEAR vision on what I want for this podcast moving forward. The gist? While I love love love sharing legal content, I also want to share a bit more about my business mindset, CEO mindset, and business t…
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166: Everything You Should Know About Cooling Off Periods, No Downgrades Language, and Chargeback Fraud
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We're diving into a topic that sometimes is a bit uncomfortable, but it's truly essential for your business's financial, legal, and customer health. Specifically, how slow sales or taking sales back might be affecting your bottom line and what you can do about it legally. As business owners, we do often put our clients' needs before our own, someti…
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As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, it's only natural to think about and somewhat start planning for the future of your business. We plan out where we see ourselves in 3, 5, and even 10 years from now. If we are thinking of starting a family, a major life event, or a move… We often start planning ahead so we can find the help we will need to keep o…
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Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of wedding planners and vendors. Specifically why, in most cases, legally speaking planners might want to hit the brakes on signing those vendor contracts on behalf of their clients. Yep, you guessed it—there are some serious legal angles to consider! Legal liability and risk management being the key…
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Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of photography, specifically the often-underestimated yet incredibly crucial model release clauses woven into those photography agreements with clients. It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Leg…
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One of the smartest things we can do to grow our businesses is HIRE. It’s impossible to take on every project + task while also trying to do what we love, have a life, and be the visionary/CEO. Over the years, The Legal Paige has brought on over 30+ contractors that have been life-changing for our business, terrible, and everything in between. But …
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Attention, Photographers, Planners, Videographers, DJs, Florists, and all service providers collaborating with couples and their families for weddings and events… This episode of The Legal Paige Podcast is tailor-made for you. Recently, within The Legal Paige Facebook Community, a member encountered a rather tricky scenario. Parents of the couple o…
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Are you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items? As your friendly online attorney, I want you to be legally savvy in all areas of your life (even outside of clients and contracts). So what do you need to know about buying and selling on online marketplaces? Well, the sticky situations are truly endless: What if you ge…
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Entrepreneurship isn’t all about the money–but it sure is a good feeling to see that paycheck come in. So how do you make sure that 1. You actually get paid and 2. You pay yourself, legally? Part of the reason why you start a business is to make money for yourself and to do that you have to know how to pay yourself. In Episode 159 of The Legal Paig…
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Cancellations with clients can feel like the worst thing in the world, it’s something that can keep business owners up at night running through all the what-if scenarios… Especially, if it’s you canceling the contract with them. And that could be for a number of reasons; like a family emergency, or the client has been a nightmare to work with and y…
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Most small business owners I know are 1. Badass and 2. Constantly running between one project and another. There are always SO many things to be done and at times “small” tasks (like making sure contracts are properly sent and signed) can be tedious. The catch? Sometimes the seemingly smallest tasks aren’t so small when they can have BIG legal cons…
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When it comes to running a successful business, it can feel like there are A LOT of legal aspects to consider (and many entrepreneurs become overwhelmed trying to stay on top of it all). Protecting your business is important and there are several ways to do it…but at The Legal Paige we like to tell business owners that what you really need is the b…
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Let’s say you came up with an AMAZING business name, it’s an extension of your legal name, but it is so unique. You know it exists no where else, and you are literally giddy thinking about what the future holds. While you are marketing, and doing business under this name, I want to share with you why you should file a DBA application and what it ca…
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As an entrepreneur, you're always on the lookout for ways to stay ahead of the curve and grow your business. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it's becoming more and more tempting to use online tools and programs to generate content for your brand. But, before you jump on the AI bandwagon, let's talk about the legal implications. How can yo…
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Here's the situation: You had a client inquire about your services (yay!). They seemed excited and the conversation led you to send over a contract. You wait and wait for a response only to hear crickets…so you end up signing on another client for the date in question. You can’t wait around forever, right? But then the original client comes back an…
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After experiencing bank fraud pretty significantly at the end of January, I recorded this podcast episode to open up about my experience. One day I woke up, checked my bank account, and noticed a HUGE, and I mean HUGE fraudulent transaction from my bank account. Once I thought I had gotten it all figured out with my bank, we had more fraud hit anot…
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With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals. The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump…
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With Q4 wrapped up, and Q1 kicking off, it’s time to hone in and think about not just our big goals for the year, but what it will take to reach those goals. The excitement of a new year can leave us almost with a squirrel-like brain! We are still in a bit of fog from the holidays, we have ideas coming and flowing to us and we think we need to jump…
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With the holidays quickly approaching, the week between Christmas and New Years can seem like the most hectic time for business owners. How are we supposed to prepare for year end + focus on the new year all while trying to spend quality time with our family and create memories? It’s easy to feel the pull, and the guilt of what we should be doing i…
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If we learned anything this past year, it’s that things are ALWAYS changing. As an entrepreneur, it can be incredibly consuming to keep up with it all and to figure out what you should be implementing, marketing, and doing as a business owner when things shift on the daily. Not to mention– there isn’t much extra time to give! Between working with c…
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At year's end a topic on every business owners’ mind is: Have I fully maximized my deductions this year? We all want to lower the amount of money we owe to the government– but sometimes it can be a little confusing as to what actually counts. In Episode 146 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I share what purchases you can send to the ‘write off people’ (i…
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We've all been there before with a nightmare client, right? And if you're new to business and haven’t had your share of stressful clients- it’s probably a matter of when not if. Less-than-ideal clients are an expected part of business ownership; however, if you haven't legally protected yourself, the damage they do can go far beyond headaches. Stic…
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Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like? Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue…
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Have you been sitting there pondering what 2023 is going to look like? Maybe you're wondering how you can achieve more next year- reach more people, scale your business to new heights, and even start bringing in new revenue streams! We’ve seen entrepreneur after entrepreneur talk about adding passive income to their business and the various revenue…
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Do you find yourself wishing - DREAMING - of having more time? What would an extra 20 hours a month mean for you and your business? Let’s face it, as entrepreneurs we wear SO MANY hats (especially in the first few years of business as we start to pave our own path). CEO, CFO, assistant, customer service rep, tech support, designer, social media man…
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141: What Canadian Business Owners Need to Know About Their Contracts with Courtney Yaremchuk, J.D.
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Have you heard the exciting news?! The Legal Paige now has contracts available for Canadians! If you are a Canadian entrepreneur, TLP can now help you get legally legit. In this episode of The Legal Paige podcast, I introduce the attorney we brought on board to help make Canadian Contracts come to life. Courtney is a Canadian lawyer with a general …
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If you’re a photographer you know how hard you work to get the perfect shot. Between creating an ideal lighting scenario, mastering composition, choosing the correct lens, and ensuring your photo sessions run smoothly– you tell a story unlike any other. Many people don’t understand the astronomical amount of post-processing work that happens before…
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When it comes to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve come a long way since March 2020. National shutdowns and event restrictions are seemingly over (knock on wood) and many business owners are wondering whether they still need to address Covid-19 within their contracts. The short answer? Yes. The Covid-19 virus is still an issue, people are getting sick w…
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Truth be told, social media hashtag strategies are becoming more complex by the day. The algorithms change on a dime and even seasoned business owners feel like they take one step forward and two steps back. Not to mention shadowbanning (where you can use one wrong hashtag that leaves you in the dark for an extended period of time) OR all the legal…
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137: The Beauty (And Bummers) of Boudoir Photography With Emily Sacco
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Boudoir Photography is a beautiful way for people to celebrate their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and boost their confidence. There’s something downright empowering about (tastefully) baring it all- especially for women who are busy juggling all the roles and rarely have time to get in touch with their inner selves. On Episode #137 of The Leg…
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