Legally Enlightened With Lisa Fraley

Do you want to feel more “official” or more professional? Have people take you more seriously as a business owner? Make you feel more credible and believable? Even save some money? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this is the episode for you! Because in this episode, we’re talking about 6 reasons to “go pro” by creating an LLC or S-Corp & how that can make you feel more confident and give you more credibility as a business owner. There are multiple reasons why businesses create corporate entities, but we’re going to tackle my top 6 that I outline in Chapter 6 of my book “Easy Legal Steps… That Are Also Good for Your Soul”. Your business entity holds the expansion of your business, dreams, income and lifestyle. It creates a loving legal container to support your business as you take small steps and big leaps toward your future. Is it time for YOU to “go pro” with an LLC or S-Corp too? In this episode Lisa shares: What does it mean to “go pro” ?   Why should you create a corporate entity

I’ve invited Anjanette Fennell, Literary Coach & Agent, to be a guest on the podcast to share her unique knowledge about the book-writing process. We talk about how you can give yourself permission to write your book and share your message while keeping those inner doubts at bay.   Anjanette dives in and explains how to give yourself the creative space you need, how to find a creative schedule to stick to, and how to use your own personal voice when writing without letting your internal editor completely take over in the process. More About Anjanette: Anjanette Fennell, Literary Coach & AgentAnjanette Fennell is a Literary Coach and Agent who finally found her calling when she combined her passion for writing with her compulsion to help others find and honour their own voice. She believes that the biggest hurdles to living the writerly life of our dreams are simply constructs of our past - once we let go of the Shoulds and Maybes and Can'ts, we allow our true voice to gain strength. She believes in th

Truth be told, it can be tempting to copy someone else’s legal document. You want to save money and get it done quickly. But, in this episode, we’re going to cover 3 big reasons why you should stop yourself before you copy your friend’s legal doc. It might not cover you the way you think it will – and you’re going to learn exactly why. Not only that, but you could be violating copyright rights and hurting yourself both legally and energetically. Plus, we’ll cover how to choose the right lawyer for your business. You won’t want to miss this episode!   In this episode Lisa shares: Why copying someone’s legal document could get you and your business into trouble 3 big reasons not to copy and paste legal docs How using longer legal documents can help you How to research which lawyer is right for your business 3 tips for choosing legal documents for your business Why Lisa aligns legal documents with the Sacral Chakra   Freebie: Download Episode 18 Tip Sheet Download the free checklist - Top 10 Questions To Ask

If you operate your business in the online world, you likely already have a website or landing page. Even if your website isn’t fancy or big, having a solid Website Disclaimer gives you basic legal language and creates clarity about what you do in your business. In this episode, you’ll walk away knowing  6 key sections to include in your Website Disclaimer, as well as what, when, where and how to use a Website Disclaimer on your site. In this episode Lisa shares: What’s a Website Disclaimer? 2 main reasons to have a Website Disclaimer How your Website Disclaimer protects you (even if people don’t read it) 6 key sections your Website Disclaimer should have Where to put your Website Disclaimer on your website (bonus!) Why Lisa aligns Website Disclaimer Website Disclaimers with the Root Chakra Freebie: Download Episode 17 Tip Sheet with Bonus info about where to put your Website Disclaimer on your site Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter for free! Podcast Episode 9 “How to Keep Copyc

Whether you use Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or Snapchat, I get asked all the time: “I want to post someone else’s quote or image on my social media page. I see other people do it all the time. Are they legally allowed to do that? Can I do that too?” Tune into this week’s podcast episode to find out how you can (legally) use other people’s images on social media without violating their copyright rights - and how to find the best images for your business. In this episode Lisa shares: What are copyright rights? The 3 areas that cause “copyright snafus” - so you can avoid them The 2 things you need to do to stay legal when using others’ images The best and safest way to use someone else’s image on social media How to get permission to use an image How to find beautiful stock photos that are perfect for YOUR business How to get a list of Lisa’s “Top 11 Free and Paid Stock Photo Websites” Freebie: Download Episode 16 Tip Sheet  with Lisa’s list of the “Top 11 Free and Paid Stock Photo Websites” Reso

In Episode 15, Lisa welcomes Mike Iamele, Spiritual Mentor and founder of Sacred Branding™, to discuss the freedom and relief he felt after getting his business legally protected. As his business grew, Mike realized that as a sole proprietor, he would be on the line legally if any actions were taken against his company. Mike talks about how forming LLC gave him peace of mind in ways he never expected as he got married and expanded his business even further.       More About Mike: Mike Iamele is a mentor for spiritual entrepreneurs, an author, a coach, and founder of the Sacred Circle. He works with spiritual entrepreneurs at every step of the game — from just starting out to six- and seven-figure business owners — to help them build financially and spiritually-nourishing businesses based on their soul purpose, and share their message with millions, without the hustling or striving.Mike is known for his renowned Sacred Circles, which have helped hundreds of spiritual entrepreneurs build a successful businesses

As a small business owner, gathering testimonials from past clients can be magic for your business! Inviting your past clients to share their experience working with you is a beautiful way for them to praise your work in their own words. In this episode, you’ll learn how testimonials help your business in 2 significant ways. You’ll also walk away knowing 3 tips for gathering testimonials safely so you don’t have miscommunication with your clients that can end up costing you – in dollars or in heartache. In this episode Lisa shares: Sample questions to ask your clients when gathering testimonials How testimonials help your business in 2 big ways 3 tips for gathering testimonial safely   How to handle testimonials with love and respect   Why she aligns gathering testimonials with the heart chakra and root chakra   Freebie: Download Episode 14 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions: Selena Soo Melissa Pharr Wendy Yalom Florence, Italy Tracy Matthews Amber Lilyes

Having a corporation can sound daunting, particularly if you’re a one-woman or one- man show, but corporations are a great option. Especially S-Corporations (also known as an S-Corp.) In this episode you’ll get a quick overview about what an S-Corp is and when the right time is to create an S-Corp.   S-Corps offer a lot of benefits - including the potential to save you a significant money over time. That’s one of the main reasons a lot of business owners elect S-Corp status. Listen in to find out the pros and cons of having an S-Corp and the basics of S-Corps in easy-to-understand language. In this episode Lisa shares: What’s an S-Corp exactly? How an S-Corp could save you money on taxes Whether it’s true that S-Corps are more work than LLCs   The pros and cons of having an S-Corp 2 ways to have a S-Corp status Why you should thank the IRS (not kidding!) When’s the right time to create an S-Corp Why she aligns S-Corps with the third eye chakra   Freebie: Download Episode 13 Tip Sheet - includes your S-Corp

As a small business owner, half the battle is daring to be seen and heard. Seriously. So many entrepreneurs are afraid of being visible online. It can feel vulnerable and it’s hard to find the courage to put yourself out there in a bigger way. In this episode, you’ll learn 3 tips that can help you stop holding yourself back and start sharing more of you – and your expertise – with the world. You’ll also learn how having a strong legal foundation for your business can be one of the BEST ways to feel safe to be visible, vulnerable and courageous. You’ll learn how it can help you relax so you stop holding yourself back or feeling small. If you’re feeling stuck or scared, you’ll love this episode. In this episode Lisa shares: Why having your own business both an inner and outer game   3 specific tips to be more visible, vulnerable, and courageous    How having a strong legal foundation for your business can help you be more visible, vulnerable, and courageous    Why she aligns feeling safe to step up and stop pl

Welcome to Episode 11 of Legally Enlightened! Today I’ve invited Kate Northrup, founder of Origin Collective, to be a guest on the podcast to share her business journey and why she felt it was so important to make sure that her business was covered, right from the start - beginning with a business contract between herself and her now husband, detailing the specifics of their business relationship down to a tee. Too many times, business owners and entrepreneurs seek legal help after it is too late, causing unnecessary stress and hardship. Kate shares why setting up the legal protections for her business can be just as important as setting up the financials and operation side of biz. More About Kate: Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, mother, and activist. She supports ambitious, motivated and successful women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Committed to empowering women entrepreneurs to create their most successful businesses while navigating motherhood,

In this episode, we’re going to talk about a common question in this online day and age: “Do you have to print out a contract and sign it with a pen? Is there a way to sign a contract online?” I’ll share what exactly makes a contract legally binding and ways you can legally sign them. Using written agreements in your business – and especially with clients – is critical to show that you and the other person are on the same page right from the start. Having a signed written contract can prevent and resolve conflicts – like over what’s included in your program. Or what happens if the client misses a call or a payment. Or what happens if you decide they aren’t the client for you and you want to stop your work together. Or whether you give refunds. It’s the best way to show that the other person agreed to your policies if they sign a contract. You’ll learn whether contracts have to be printed and signed with a pen or whether you can use an electronic signature. In this episode Lisa shares: What makes a contract a

Does your business have a website? Entrepreneurs come to me in tears and fury saying that someone has copied their content word for word from their home page, or ripped off several sections of their sales pages or blog posts. They worry that Copycats and Swipers who can’t seem to create their own unique copy or find their own voice will profit from their hard work. In this episode, we discuss how to decrease that from happening - practically and energetically. It’s likely that your website is the lifeblood of your business.Your website reveals your logo, your branding, your fonts, colors, and graphics. It’s an important reflection of who you are and what you stand for. It’s a critical asset, and the content on your site is valuable intellectual property that belongs to you. Not only are you allowed to protect it, but you should have Website Terms & Conditions on your site to fall back on if others treading on your creativity and benefit from your work without your consent.   In this episode Lisa shares:

If you’re speaking to live audiences, this episode will help you feel anxiety-free about the event details and keep your stage fright in check.  We’re going to talk about what you need to cover yourself - legally speaking - when you’re asked to speak on stage at a live event. When you’re a speaker, all of the event logistics and details can make your palms sweat and cause stress and worry. In this episode, you’ll learn how to create clarity with your event host through your Speaker Agreement and how to cover your buns before, during and after you take the stage. In this episode Lisa shares: What is a Speaker Agreement? What should be covered in your Speaker Agreement (and why) 3 ways that a Speaker Agreement supports you How to protect YOUR original content during a speech Who owns what after the presentation is over? Why Lisa aligns speaking agreements with the sacral chakra Freebie: Download Episode 8 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions: The Washington

Have you been thinking about trademarking your business name or your logo?  Not sure what trademarking really is - or if you even HAVE something to trademark? Branding is powerful – and lucrative. That’s why trademarking is so important. In this episode, you’ll learn what you should trademark for your business to keep Copycats and Swipers away from trying to steal your brand power or financially benefit from it. Trademarking is a complex area of the law and there’s a LOT to talk about so this episode covers the basics of Trademarking: what is trademarking, why you need it, when to do it, and WHAT you can and should trademark. In this episode Lisa shares: What is a trademark? What should you trademark? Why trademark? How trademarks protect your brand identity If you own a domain name, do you still have to trademark it? Why Lisa aligns trademarks with the crown chakra Freebie: Download Episode 7 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions: Apple Starbucks Lululemon U

Not sure when the right time is to create an LLC? Not even sure what an LLC is? You may even have an LLC and STILL not be sure what it is. If you want some easy-to-understand info about going pro with an LLC, this episode is perfect for you. You’ll learn why so many business owners create LLCs.  We’ll cover how LLCs protect you financially and raise your professionalism, and why people take you more seriously when you have an LLC. You’ll learn whether you really need to have an attorney help you create an LLC and how much it costs. And, you’ll learn a simple way to know whether it’s the right time for you to form an LLC.   In this episode Lisa shares: What’s an LLC exactly? Why do so many biz owners set up LLCs? When’s the right time to form an LLC? How much does it cost to create an LLC? Why Lisa aligns LLCs with the third eye chakra Freebie: Download Episode 6 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions: Miami University (Ohio) Case Western Reserve University Law

This episode is for you if you sell group programs as a business owner and you’re worried about how to protect your income - AND your content. If you run an online group program, we’re going to answer a question I get asked a lot – “What legal terms do I need if I sell group programs through my website? How do I make sure people pay me and how can I keep people from swiping my stuff?” You’ll learn how to use your sales policies -  Terms of Use - to protect your income and your work. You’ll discover how creating clear ownership lines and energetic boundaries with your clients helps them to know that your group program is of value and what they can and can’t do with your program content. Everyone gets on the same page. Win-Win!   In this episode Lisa shares: What are Terms of Use? When do you use Terms of Use? 2 HUGE Reasons You Need Terms of Use and how they protect you WHERE do you put the Terms of Use? Why Lisa aligns Terms of Use with the throat chakra Freebie: Download Episode 5 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy

Privacy is important. In the entrepreneurial world, not only do you want to keep your own information as safe as possible, but did you know that you also have an obligation to keep others’ info safe that they share with you through your website? As a business owner, you want your website visitors to know that when they visit your website and sign up for your opt-in gift or to join your tribe, you will do your best to keep their name, e-mail address and other personal information safe from Copycats and Swipers. How do you do that exactly? You post a thorough Privacy Policy on your website. Not only does it show your professionalism, but it builds trust with your website visitors too. In this episode Lisa shares: What does a Privacy Policy do? What’s considered “personal information” that you need to keep private? When do you need to use a Privacy Policy? Where to put your Privacy Policy on your website Why she aligns Privacy Policies with the heart chakra Freebie: Download Episode 4 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy

If you’re a solo entrepreneur, mamapreneur, one-woman (or one-man!) show, this episode is for you. We’re answering the question: Do I need to register my business? Registering your business can seem like a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Once you take the right steps, not only will you feel like a legitimate business, but your clients will see you that way too. In this episode, you’ll learn why business registration varies based upon your location, type of business, and even where your work space is located. You’ll also discover what being a Sole Proprietor really means - the pros and the cons - and the first step to getting registered as a solopreneur. And, you’ll learn the 3 things you need to know to officially register your business.   In this episode Lisa shares: What it means to be a Sole Proprietor The first legal step to take as a Sole Proprietor to feel legit How to eliminate the “fraud factor” as a business owner The 3 things you need to know to register your business How to

If you work with one-on-one clients for any type of program or service, this episode will tell you why using a Client Agreement is the best way you can protect your business and your income when working privately with clients. You’ll learn how using a Client Agreement helps you feel safe, secure, and confident as a business owner—and how it creates clarity for you and your clients. You’ll learn how having a strong Client Agreement can set expectations and  boundaries, limit liability, and energetically plug money leaks. In this episode Lisa shares: What’s a Client Agreement? The #1 reason that you need a Client Agreement 3 ways that a Client Agreement protects you   When to use a Client Agreement How Client Agreements are aligned with your sacral chakra Freebie: Download Episode 2 Tip Sheet Resources: Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions: Easy Legal Steps on Amazon - order the full book here Podcast Episode 5 - Terms of Use