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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172. Sepia Gate: What We Can Learn from The Viral Wedding Photographer RAW Photo Dispute
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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 viral TikTok controversy known as Sepia Gate, exploring the balance between customer service and the artistic integrity of wedding…
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171. My Best Networking Tips for Building Relationships that Last as an Entrepreneur
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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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170. Everything You Need to Know about Adobe's T&C Changes and the FTC Lawsuit
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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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168. Breaking Down the Hayley Paige Lawsuit and Why It Matters to You
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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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167. The Legal Paige 2.0: BTS of My Maternity Leave, Team Expansion, and What’s Ahead
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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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165: Planning For The Future: Securing Your Business Legacy
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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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164: Should Wedding Planners Actually Sign Contracts For Their Clients?
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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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163: Understand Model Releases: Know How to Use Them (and Why it Matters)
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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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162: My Service Provider Deleted EVERYTHING, Here's How To Deal...
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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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161: The Third Party Payor Is Refusing To Sign… Now What?
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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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160: How To LEGALLY Navigate Facebook Marketplace
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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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159: Here's How To LEGALLY Pay Yourself As an Entrepreneur
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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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158: Need to Cancel Your Contract? Here's How to Do It Legally!
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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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157: How Do I Legally Sign A Contract on Behalf of My Business?
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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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156: Every Entrepreneur's 3 Lines of Defense: Insurance, Contracts, and Business Structure
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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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155: DBA's: How to Legally Use Multiple Names for Your Business
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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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154: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generated Content & Copyright Laws
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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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153: Potential Clients NOT Signing Your Contracts? Here's How to Motivate 'Em...
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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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152: I Experienced Bank Fraud, Here's What I Learned
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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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151: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 2
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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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150: How To Create A Roadmap Of Your Goals Part 1
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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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149: Your Business Won’t Spontaneously Combust Between Christmas + New Years
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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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148: Small Business Trend Predictions for 2023
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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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146: Tax Deductions Not To Miss At The End of the Year
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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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145: 4 Contracts Clauses That Can HELP Save You THOUSANDS
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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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144: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 2
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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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143: The 5 Revenue Streams You Should Consider Next Year - Part 1
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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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142: The 4 Best Hires I Made (That Saved Me 20+ Hours Per Month)
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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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140: How to Use Licensing Agreements to Protect Your Photography Business
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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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139: Is Your COVID Clause Up To Date? Find Out Here
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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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138: The DANGERS of Brand Hashtags (And How To Avoid A #Lawsuit)
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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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136: ANOTHER Public Health Crisis? Here’s Why Force Majeure Doesn’t Apply…
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Imagine this: A wedding photographer booked a couple earlier this year. As the countdown grew closer to the big day, the monkeypox outbreak spread across the country, public health emergencies were declared, and the client spirals into a downright panic. The photographer opens up their email to find their client trying to get out of their contract …
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135: Can I Use The Same Business Name as Someone Else?
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Imagine this: You’ve come up with a genius business idea and are 100% certain that it is THE next big thing. After much debate you brainstorm a name that is bound to go viral and quickly dig into bringing it all to life. You buy a website domain, grab the social media handle, and are well on your merry way to entrepreneurial success when you find o…
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134: Want To Be A Travel Influencer? Here’s How To NOT Get Sued… with Guest Lauren Wolfe, Esq.
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Is your dream job ‘travel influencer’? I don’t blame you! There’s something magical about the thought of traveling to the world’s most beautiful destinations, snapping awe-inspiring photos, and sharing your experiences with tens of thousands of fans. As with any career, there are laws and regulations in place even in the influencing space that you …
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133: A Wedding Planner’s Take on Running A Legit (and Luxurious) Business With Brandee Gaar
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In Episode #133 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I connected with wedding planner pro- Brandee Gaar- to dig into the legal, sticky situations that are common in the wedding planning industry (especially with inflation driving up costs), how to navigate destination weddings without hurting your bottom line, must-have clauses all wedding planners should h…
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132: How to Handle UNHAPPY Couples (When It’s Not Your Fault)
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It’s that time of year again: WEDDING SEASON! If you’re a wedding photographer, you are right in the thick of busy weekends, back-and-forth communication, and a big editing queue. It's beautiful. It’s exhausting. And emotions are high. So what do you do when emotions are a little bit too high? In this episode, I tackle the topic of the indecisive (…
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131: Want Happy Associate Photographers? Here’s My Take…
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In Episode #131 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I went solo to chat about growing a legal (and enticing) associate photography program. As a former photographer myself, I have a special place in my heart for all my camera-slingin’ friends who want to grow a sustainable business. IMO, associates are a great place to start because they allow your busines…
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130: The Art (And Business) of Family Photography with Jodi Lynn Buckles
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In Episode #130 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with family photographer and educator, Jodi Lynn Buckles of Jodi Lynn Photography. Jodi Lynn and I had a wonderful discussion about the business side of family photography- an area that can feel overwhelming when your heart beats for capturing connection (not figuring out how to book out your c…
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129: Steal These Secrets For A Thriving Beauty Biz with Tiyana Robinson
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In Episode #129 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I sat down with beauty biz strategist, Tiyana Robinson, to uncover the legal woes in the solopreneur beauty industry + draw upon her entrepreneurial expertise. (Spoiler alert: She is a treasure trove of amazing advice!) Many beauty professionals come from a traditional cosmetology school background or are…
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128: Can You Use ONE Contract for All Your Business Needs?
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In Episode #128 of The Legal Paige Podcast I’m covering the questions that most small business owners have about CONTRACTS! Do you need a contract? Will a contract really be beneficial to your business? Can you use one contract for a variety of purposes or do you need to purchase different types of contracts for each service? Tune in and I’ll share…
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127: How to Handle Cancellations Like A Pro
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In Episode #127 of the podcast, I discuss Contract Cancellations and how to best go about them with clients (whether its because your clients want or need to cancel, or you’re needing to cancel for some reason). Obviously this issue is a touchy subject because no one ever intends to enter into a contract to terminate it before all parties have comp…
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126: Hindsight Is 20/20: The Contract Clauses They WISHED They Had
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In Episode #126 of the podcast, I discuss the clauses members of The Legal Paige Community WISHED they would have put in their contract. The truth is, there are certain clauses you should always have in your contract because they can save you a world of headaches + legal troubles- in this episode, you’ll hear my list of must-haves as well as insigh…
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125: The #1 EASIEST Way to Avoid Legal Troubles With Clients
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In Episode #125 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I chat with Adam Mason- a Washington D.C. based wedding photographer, mentor, and host of the Bearded Tog Podcast- about the #1 easiest way to avoid legal troubles with your clients (hint: it’s NOT contracts). As photographers continue to book sessions for the rest of 2022 and 2023, it’s so important to f…
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124: Inflation Hurting Your Bottom Line? Here's How To Adjust Your Pricing!
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Business owner, are you dealing with a massive rise in costs of supplies and goods? Is it leaving you looking at current contracts, budgets, and amounts wondering how your business is going to survive? Maybe you've routinely practiced in your mind how you would tell your clients that the price has to increase... Only to immediately shy away from th…
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123: Is Your Client Asking To Change The Language In Your Contract?
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Don't do it! Over here at TLP we don't recommend changing your contract language, it's there for a specific reason. Except in limited circumstances, which I am going to share with you because at one point or another any our journey as a business owner you will run into these situations. This is a tough subject to navigate on your own, which is why …
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122: Associate Team Members, Renting/Loaning Equipment, and Hiring as Contractors with Grace Troutman
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We are discussing one of my favorite topics both business wise and legal wise: growing your team. And, specifically, this episode is for photographers or wedding industry professionals who are building out an associate team. Which is why I wanted to have Grace Troutman on the podcast! Grace is a photographer, but also a business coach! Grace Troutm…
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