Law Chat with Girija
Law Chat with Girija is a platform where I want to share, highlight, and celebrate diverse narratives and perspectives of entrepreneurship which inevitably provides motivation, encouragement, and inspiration to our community. Through the amazing stories of our guests, we can learn and find inspiration in every season of the entrepreneurial journey!
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All About Being a 5-Star Airbnb Host & Running a Successful Short-Term Rental Business with Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
01/26/2023
All About Being a 5-Star Airbnb Host & Running a Successful Short-Term Rental Business with Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
Are you (looking to become) an Airbnb host? This episode is about how you do it like an industry expert. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re joined by short-term renting superstars Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian from Thanks to Visiting who talk to us about all things STR and how to be a successful host. Episode Summary: Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian talk to us about everything from preparing your property for STR to becoming a 5-star rated Airbnb host and everything in between. This episode is truly jam-packed with value for anyone who’s looking to venture into the short-term rental industry. Main Takeaways: Some of the best Airbnb markets are not vacation rental markets. Don’t think you can’t run a successful Airbnb simply because you don’t live in a vacation spot. There are countless reasons for people to visit smaller towns and they could really benefit from your service. When figuring out how your STR property should look, start by considering the places you like to stay at and why. Financial success in the STR industry is a result of compounding reviews over a period of time. You need to be transparent with your insurance provider about the intended use of your STR property to get the proper coverage and stay protected as the host. The type of property you rent out doesn’t dictate the type of host you become. How to become a 5-star rated Airbnb Host in 2023: Be transparent about your property. Do not cancel on the guest once the booking has been made. Set clear expectations about the property location. Check-in with the guests. The property must be clean and hygienic. Ensure the safety of the guests. Anticipate the needs of the guest. Have a factor of surprise and delight. Stay in your own property and fix any problems that you may face. While it’s okay to host through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, etc. - it’s recommended that you also have your own website and build an email list to generate new leads. Resources: The Hosting Business Mastery Method™ Free Workshop: Find Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian: Email: Website: Instagram: YouTube: Podcast: LinkedIn: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Starting a Company & Forming a Business Partnership: Things to Keep in Mind
01/19/2023
Starting a Company & Forming a Business Partnership: Things to Keep in Mind
Starting a business with a partner? Tune in for insight on essential steps you need to take in order to make it work! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re talking about forming a business partnership and what needs to be taken care of before you do so in order for the partnership to be a long-term success. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks you through some super practical tips on steps you and your business partner(s) should be taking in order to ensure that you’re protecting your personal interest while you work towards growing the business. There’s information in this episode about important contract clauses to include, what to avoid, and tasks you can do to maintain the business relationship. Main Takeaways: The role of the Partnership Agreement is to manage the expectations of all the parties involved in a business setup so that there's complete clarity on what's to be done, when, and by whom. Identify the areas that you and your partners will be looking over in the business and put them in writing in the company agreement. It’s not always advisable to have 50-50 partnerships because that can lead to an impasse. Hire a lawyer who represents your individual interest in the partnership. Have the intellectual property ownership details outlined in the company agreement. Your partnership agreement should clearly state the terms of exiting the business relationship. When looking at a potential business partner, ensure that your values align with theirs. Get the correct classifications for your business that can benefit you in the long run. Have regular meetings with your partners and your teams to stay in sync. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At: Starting a Company & Forming a Business Partnership: Things to Keep in Mind, How To Make A Business Partnership Work, Forming a Business Partnership? Things to Consider First, What Do I Need To Know Before Starting a Partnership with a Friend, Why I Don’t Believe In 50/50 Partnerships, How To Structure A Business Partnership, How To Build a Winning Business Partnership, 7 Tips for Making a Business Partnership Work, GBP Law, Law Chat with Girija
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Ways to Facilitate the Exit of an Employee or Independent Contractor from Your Company
01/12/2023
Ways to Facilitate the Exit of an Employee or Independent Contractor from Your Company
Facilitate the exit of an employee or independent contractor with ease. Tune in to find out how! Episode Introduction: This episode is the ultimate guide on navigating the sticky situation that every entrepreneur faces when an employee or independent contractor exits a business relationship. Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we talk about five action steps that you can take in order to ensure that when an employee or independent contractor exits your business, you have systems set in place to make the transition smooth and error-free. Main Takeaways: Set expectations of how you want your business operations to function at the beginning of a relationship. Ensure that you have a list of all the passwords that your team members are using to operate your business accounts on different platforms. Have your employee/ independent contractor SOPs set up so that you follow a standardized procedure each time and don’t miss out on a crucial step. Maintain a running list of all of the tasks that each employee/ independent contractor is performing for your business. When there’s noticeable contention in a business relationship, make sure there’s documentation to back it up. When you integrate good practices into your business from the beginning, they grow with you instead of you having to implement them suddenly when there’s an issue at hand. Ensure that you secure all your confidential information and change passwords that an employee/ independent contractor exiting the position has had access to for security reasons. If the person leaving the company was in a client or vendor-facing role, inform said clients and/ or vendors that the person is no longer representing your company and redirect them to their new point of contact. Have a termination contract that outlines the terms of the exit. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Lawyer
01/05/2023
Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Lawyer
Looking to hire a business lawyer? Here’s what you need to know! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re talking about some of the most important factors to consider while hiring a lawyer for your small business. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through some essential questions one should ask an attorney before they hire them to work for their small business. We also go over some generic disclaimers to keep in mind when searching for a lawyer. Main Takeaways: Do some research about the lawyer that you are potentially looking at hiring using their website and your state bar website. Questions to ask during a discovery call: What kind of law do you practice? What is your experience working on an issue similar to mine? What is your success rate? What does it look like to work with you? How do I communicate with you in case of queries? What is your payment structure? What service models do you offer? What is your turn-around time? Who from within your firm is going to handle my case? What is my role as the client in this entire process? Find a lawyer who you’re comfortable with but also someone who knows what they’re doing and can fight for your best interest. Understand who your attorney is representing, you may have hired them but it’s your business interest that they are protecting. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Reassessing the Year & Planning for 2023 - Shifts, Strategies & Systems
12/29/2022
Reassessing the Year & Planning for 2023 - Shifts, Strategies & Systems
Spoiler Alert: Major announcement inside! Episode Introduction: Tune in to our final episode for 2023 as we reassess the past year and plan for the one ahead. Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we talk about strategies to assess 2022 as well as plan for the new year in an intentional manner. We also discuss practical ways to reduce your overwhelm moving forward and eliminate things that aren’t serving your growth. Listen in and plan along! Main Takeaways: Reassess your year in terms of seasons - what were your seasons of joy, overwhelm, burnout, and celebration. Understand how you want to recalibrate moving forward to do more of what you enjoy and eliminate what didn’t bring you happiness. Plan your busy seasons in advance so that you’re not worried about juggling multiple things at once. Be realistic when you plan out your week or day so that you’re not setting yourself up for failure and then later ending up feeling guilty about not checking everything off of your list. When you realize you're holding on to something only because you're used to it and not because you truly need it, it's time to let it go. Ask yourself the following questions as you reassess your year: What worked well and why? What didn’t work and why? What needs to stay and what needs to go? What needs to be done by you and what needs to be delegated? Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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9 Contract Essentials for an Online Business Manager
12/22/2022
9 Contract Essentials for an Online Business Manager
Are you an online business manager or looking to hire one? Make sure these 9 essentials are present in your OBM contract. Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re talking about the clauses you must include in an Online Business Manager contract. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through the most important terms to include in an OBM contract as well as why they’re important so that your online business manager agreement has all the essentials in it. Main Takeaways: Essential things to include in an Online Business Manager Contract: Parties to the contract. Duration of the contract. Terms & Conditions. Liability exposure. Confidentiality clause. Conflict of Interest clause. Rights to intellectual property. Position in the company. Termination clause. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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How to Set and Manage Client Expectations Through Your Business Policies
12/15/2022
How to Set and Manage Client Expectations Through Your Business Policies
Onboarding a new client? Here’s how to smoothly set and manage their expectations through your business policies. Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we talk about three ways in which you can set and manage your client expectations so that they are aware of your business policies. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through three practical ways in which we can communicate our business policies to new clients so that we can avoid getting into a sticky situation later on. This episode is going to help you integrate your business policies into your client onboarding process through a multi-level approach. Main Takeaways: Communicate your business policies during your initial consultation call with a potential client. When you transparently convey your business policies to your clients, they don't have to wonder "what's next". Your marketing material can help you re-iterate your business policies in an efficient manner. Your business contracts are a great spot to integrate your business policies and ensure that your client has understood them. When you hand over a contract to a client, always give them time to ask you questions about it if they want to. It is important for you as the business owner to be capable of effectively communicating the policies in your contract. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Disclosures 101: FTC Guidelines for Social Media Influencers
12/08/2022
Disclosures 101: FTC Guidelines for Social Media Influencers
Do you happen to promote products and services on social media? If so, you can be classified as an influencer and this information about FTC guidelines is crucial for you. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we talk about when you need to disclose a brand partnership according to the guidelines set by FTC (Federal Trade Commission). Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through the various ways FTC classifies a brand partnership, what makes you an influencer, and how to properly disclose your affiliation with a brand. Main Takeaways: Every influencer needs to adhere to the FTC guidelines regardless of their industry or niche. When to disclose a brand partnership as per the FTC: If you personally know the person who owns/ is associated with the business. You’re getting paid. You’ve gotten free products/ services. You’ve received a gift. You’ve done a barter. You’ve been granted limited period access to the product or service. You have to disclose the partnership on every single post, story, video, and reel you make about them. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Transitioning from a Stay-At-Home Mom to a Working Mom: Money, Motivation & More with Lesley Pyle
12/01/2022
Transitioning from a Stay-At-Home Mom to a Working Mom: Money, Motivation & More with Lesley Pyle
It’s time to go from being a mom to a mompreneur. Tune in to find out how! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Lesley Pyle joins us to talk about the powerful platform that she has created, AKA Hire My Mom. Through her platform’s interface and courses, she helps stay-at-home moms get back into the workforce by finding remote work opportunities. Episode Summary: Lesley Pyle walks us through her journey of starting her freelance business after she became a mother and pioneering a platform for stay-at-home mothers back in 1997. She shares how the concept has evolved since then into what’s known as Hire My Mom today. This episode is a must-listen for every parent who’s ready to get back into the workforce without leaving their house. Main Takeaways: As a stay-at-home mom trying to get back into the workforce, it’s important for you to highlight your soft skills to try and get new jobs. Learn the common tools that are used in the job roles that you’re applying to. Adding it to your resume can really help increase your chances of being considered for roles. Most new entrepreneurs don’t have the budget to hire a business manager when they first start so it’s important to learn the operations of your business as you go. The four most likely things to act as an obstacle for a stay-at-mom trying to work are: Money Time Motivation Fear Fun Facts About Lesley Pyle: One of her favorite books is by Jim Cymbala. Resources: Cultivate Course & Coaching: Find Lesley Pyle: Website: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: Pinterest: YouTube: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At: Tags: EP 117. Transitioning from a Stay At Home Mom to a Working Mom: Money, Motivation & More, Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents Returning to Work, Working Mom to Stay at Home Mom Transition, Hire My Mom, Lesley Pyle, Transitioning from Stay at Home Mom to Working Full-Time, How to Transition Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom, HOW TO WRITE A RESUME + GET A JOB AFTER BEING A STAY-AT-HOME MOM, Real Stay-at-Home Mom Jobs that Pay Well, A Mother's Guide to Getting Back Into the Workforce, GBP Law
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Money Management & Budgeting Tips to Improve Your Business' Financial Health with Katie Scott
11/24/2022
Money Management & Budgeting Tips to Improve Your Business' Financial Health with Katie Scott
It’s time to become more intentional about managing your finances. Tune in to find out more. Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Katie Scott joins us to talk about tons of practical tips to manage our money more efficiently. She talks about tangible methods as well as mindset shifts that would help us improve our relationship with money. Episode Summary: Katie Scott walks us through her journey from being a mainstream accountant to pivoting into her current role of being a money management advocate. She shares golden nuggets about financial wellness that she’s curated over the years and leaves us with multiple tips to help us do better with our own money. Main Takeaways: Proactive Money Management refers to understanding and managing your finances before they land on the profit-and-loss statement. How to determine where your money is spent: Make a plan for each dollar that you currently have. Organize your money into separate buckets as suggested by the Profit First Model. Track your money and understand your spending patterns. Creating sub-categories within your bank account can help you stay organized with tracking your expenses. When sorting through your finances, remember to stick to the “why” behind it. Looking at the bigger picture will help you deal with your money more efficiently. Practical tips to be better with your money: Check your balance regularly. Be mindful while making spending decisions. Come up with a money management system that works for you. Fun Facts About Katie Scott: She’s currently watching A Handmaid’s Tale. Resources: Free CFO Starter Kit: YNAB: by Mike Michalowicz. by Vicki Robin, Joe Dominguez, and Mr. Money Mustache. Find Katie Scott: Website: Instagram: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At: Tags: EP 116. Money Management & Budgeting Tips to Improve Your Business' Financial Health with Katie Scott, Rules to Improve Your Financial Health, Tips to improve your financial health, Money Management Tips to Improve Your Finances, Tips for Managing Small Business Finances, Personal budgeting strategies to improve your financial health, Ways to Improve Your Financial Health, More with Money, How To Manage Your Money, how I manage my money, Money management in your 20s, GBP Law
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Important Contracts to Use When Hosting a Conference & Essential Clauses to Include
11/17/2022
Important Contracts to Use When Hosting a Conference & Essential Clauses to Include
Looking to host a conference? Tune in to make it legally legit! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we go over the important contracts and clauses that you must have in place when organizing a conference. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks you through the four essential contracts and nine important contract clauses that you must be diligent about when planning to host an in-person conference. Take notes if you’re looking to have people attend a conference you may be hosting soon! Main Takeaways: If you’re hosting an in-person conference, you need a venue contract. Vendor contracts help ensure that each person you hire is clear on what they need to deliver in order for your conference to be hosted smoothly. It also sets clear expectations on payment schedules and other perks for them. The attendee contract draws out the expectations for the attendees and also talks about the conference policies that they’re agreeing to abide by if they sign up. The educator/ speaker contract helps your conference speakers understand what is expected of them, how they’ll be compensated, what they’ll be getting, and other specifics of your collaboration with them. Important clauses to include: Parties to the contract. Payment terms. Service expectations. Model permission clause. Intellectual property rights. Cancellation/ rescheduling clause. Force majeure clause. Access to the content. Covid policy. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Monetizing Your TikTok Account as an Authentic Influencer with Nicole Gradeless
11/10/2022
Monetizing Your TikTok Account as an Authentic Influencer with Nicole Gradeless
It’s time to make money from short-form video content. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Nicole Gradeless talks about the power of short-form video content and how you can get paid to create videos about topics that excite you. Episode Summary: Nicole Gradeless walks us through her journey of getting started as a YouTuber and then pivoting towards short-form video content using TikTok and Instagram Reels. She also opens up about dealing with hate comments and shares multiple tangible tips on growing your online presence. Main Takeaways: Batch recording content and scheduling it in advance is a great way to increase your efficiency and be more productive. Dealing with online hate isn’t easy. You need to recentre and understand what’s worth your energy. Framework for a successful short-form video: It teaches you something, or It sells you something, or It entertains you in some way. Always title your short-form videos so people instantly know what you're talking about. When you post a video and it performs well, go back and understand what about that video helped it do well and do more of that. How to Grow Your Presence Using Short-Form Video Content: Start on a platform you’re comfortable with. Use a third-party editing app if you’re not comfortable with using the in-app tools. Use a strong hook. Create a catchy cover image. Be consistent. Helpful Tools: CapCut - Video Editing Tool Word Swag - Fonts Tool Later - Scheduling Tool Repurpose.io - Content Repurposing Tool Fun Fact About Nicole Gradeless: She’s currently reading by James Clear. Find Nicole Gradeless: Website: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Facebook: Pinterest: Book a Consultation: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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The Power of Journaling: How to Journal & Develop Emotional Resilience with Kim Ades
11/03/2022
The Power of Journaling: How to Journal & Develop Emotional Resilience with Kim Ades
It’s time to use the transformative power of journaling to bring about the change you want in your life. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Kim Ades joins us to talk about all thing journaling and how journaling got her through the toughest phase in her life. We also discuss how it helps in helping us build emotional resilience. Episode Summary: Kim Ades walks us through her journey of having to leave a company she built from the ground up to go work a job briefly before her entrepreneurial spirit kicked in again and helped her start her own leadership coaching company. With anecdotes from her own life and lots of vulnerability, this episode is as relatable as they come. Main Takeaways: Journaling is a really powerful tool and can help you deal with your mindset blocks and limiting beliefs. Work on these two journaling prompts: What do I really really really want more than anything? What’s stopping me from having that right now? You need to make sure that you believe the dialogue you feed yourself in order to avoid an internal conflict of thoughts. The purpose of a journal is to use it to manage your emotional state. Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity with speed and agility. The idea of work-life "balance" is really misunderstood and overrated, that's not what we're truly after. If your beliefs and goals aren't aligned, it's impossible to achieve them. Fun Facts About Kim Ades: Currently Reading: Currently Watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel & The Great Find Kim Ades: Send Your Journal Responses to Kim: Frame of Mind Coaching: The Journal That Talks Back: FOMC Facebook: TJTTB Facebook: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Time Management & Scheduling Hacks for Busy Mompreneurs
10/27/2022
Time Management & Scheduling Hacks for Busy Mompreneurs
It’s time to ditch the overwhelm and boost your productivity. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re discussing time management and scheduling hacks to help you stay more organized as a busy mom and entrepreneur. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through her carefully curated list of tips and tricks that she has learned over the years to help her stay organized. We discuss everything from scheduling to time hacking. Don’t forget to take notes as you listen through. Main Takeaways: Zoom out and take a holistic look at the things you’re doing in life in order to understand the things you’re doing and how they serve you. Decide how many hours a week you need to dedicate to different areas in your life to make the needle move forward. Schedule the time to rest in your calendar, it’s important to be intentional about resting. Categorize your tasks into three categories: What are you doing now? What are you doing later? What are you doing never? Batching your work together is a great way to maximize your efficiency. A well-thought-out planner can go a long way in helping you stay organized. Be open to outsourcing when you have the resources to do so. Resources: Trello: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Fundraising as a Startup & Improving Your Company's Financial Health with Melissa Pancoast
10/20/2022
Fundraising as a Startup & Improving Your Company's Financial Health with Melissa Pancoast
It’s time to beat the financial overwhelm. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Melissa Pancoast from The Beans joins us to talk about financial wellness and how her company is working towards eliminating financial stress for the caring class. Episode Summary: Melissa Pancoast walks us through her journey of founding The Beans, a financial wellness company for the caring class. She shares everything from the moment inspiration stuck to her R&D process on a budget, and how she discovered her target market. The conversation also covers fundraising as a startup and what to look out for when doing so. Main Takeaways: Finances are the number one cause of stress in the United States of America. Things that are proven to reduce your financial stress: Have a plan for your money. To build savings. Spend in alignment with your personality and values. You get more utility out of every dollar when you spend in alignment with who you are. When you look at your finance holistically, it’s important that you understand how much of that money is going toward your joy and security. How to Get Funding for a Startup: Determine where the money will get you and who’s interested in that. Ensure that the investment is a good fit for your business. Start with the end in mind but also be open to change. Find Melissa Pancoast: Email: Website: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Pricing Your Products Efficiently and Determining Your Time's Worth with Shanna Skidmore
10/13/2022
Pricing Your Products Efficiently and Determining Your Time's Worth with Shanna Skidmore
It’s time to read the story within the numbers. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we are joined by Shanna Skidmore who talks to us about all things money. She tells us how to determine our hourly prices as well as guides us on efficient product pricing. Episode Summary: Shanna walks us through her diverse experience in the finance world as well as her struggles with entrepreneurship. She shares a lot of tangible tips to help you do better with the finances in your business. Main Takeaways: Start your business with one niche and once your business starts to gain traction, branching out becomes easier. COGS - Cost of Goods Sold. Cost is made up of three factors: Material Cost Labor Cost Your Time When you completely understand why you charge what you charge, it’s much easier to sell that pricing to a client. Wealth is not about how much money you make, it’s about how you spend the money you make. Focus on the end goal and then figure out the route to get there. It doesn’t have to be popular, it has to work for you. Resources: by Delia Owens Find Shanna Skidmore: Website: Facebook: YouTube: Podcast: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Choosing the Correct Business Entity for Your Company ft. Sole Proprietorship, LLC, DBA, S. Corp
10/06/2022
Choosing the Correct Business Entity for Your Company ft. Sole Proprietorship, LLC, DBA, S. Corp
Which business entity is right for you? Tune in to find out! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re talking about four different business “entities” and how each of them differs from one another as well as how to determine the right one for your business. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, an LLC, a DBA, and an S-Corp. Evaluate as you listen along to find the best fit for your company. Main Takeaways: Sole Proprietorship: It is the default setting when you start a new business. It has very little paperwork needs. There’s a huge exposure to personal liability. It isn’t classified as an entity per se. Limited Liability Company (LLC): It is classified as a legal entity. An LLC can be filed online. A basic name search is done while filing. Doing Business As (DBA): Also known as “Assumed Name”. It is to be filed in your county of business. S-Corp: It is a tax classification. It isn’t classified as a business entity. An LLC can register to be an S-Corp too. Resources: Sole Proprietor vs. LLC Free Downloadable: Learn How to do a FREE Name Search Online: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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How To Protect Your Business During a Divorce & Other Family Issues with Jessica Markham
09/29/2022
How To Protect Your Business During a Divorce & Other Family Issues with Jessica Markham
Is your business divorce-proof? Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re going to learn all about protecting our business in the unfortunate events of a divorce or death with the help of some practical steps to help you get prepared. Episode Summary: Jessica Markham walks us through the different ways a business is evaluated in the event of a divorce and how it impacts ownership. We also discuss in detail prenup and postnup agreements, how each is created and why it’s helpful. Take notes to learn how to protect your business during an unforeseen event. Main Takeaways: You can have a highly demanding job and still be able to make time for things outside of work that are important to you. Work-Life Integration allows you to do both without having to choose just one. The core values of any business are crucial in deciding its trajectory. When you first start a business, the challenge is wearing a million hats at once. As your business grows, the challenge evolves to handing out those caps to other people responsibly. Accurate documentation can go a long way in helping you resolve conflicts in court so always try and maintain a written record of everything. The value of a business is dependent on both Enterprise Goodwill as well as Personal Goodwill. Getting a prenup or postnup agreement will help you safeguard your business as a married individual. Resources: by William Stixrud Find Jessica Markham: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Building & Scaling a Profitable Photography Business
09/22/2022
Building & Scaling a Profitable Photography Business
It’s time to reset the way you do business. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In this week’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Rebekah Albaugh joins us to talk about the various aspects of starting, scaling, and sustaining a profitable photography business as well as how she overcame burnout and other stressful times as a business owner. Episode Summary: Rebekah Albaugh walks us through her journey of discovering her love for photography as a kid to then taking it up later in life after experiencing several other career paths. She talks about managing her photography business as well as the importance of being more intentional about your time as an entrepreneur. Main Takeaways: In today’s day and age, it’s very important to be efficient with your time because time is the new currency. It’s completely okay to not pursue a career in the field you went to college for as well as pursue a career in a field you didn’t have formal education in. Normalize having to put certain things in life on hold because you want to focus more on other areas. When finalizing your service catalog, consider the cost of sales in order to decide what services are the most profitable. Focus on your community over competition. Networking will take you places that competing simply can’t. Reach out to individuals you want to connect with. The worst that’ll happen is you’ll have flattered someone that day. Resources: The Reset Conference: Find Rebekah Albaugh: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Your Guide to Enforcing Your Contracts as a Small Business Owner
09/15/2022
Your Guide to Enforcing Your Contracts as a Small Business Owner
Have your contract all ready and signed. Now what? Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we talk about how to enforce a contract during a dispute. Tune in to find out more! Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through six practical tips to employ in order to effectively enforce a contract during a dispute with a client, vendor, team member, or another party. Main Takeaways: How to Enforce a Contract: Thoroughly read and understand your contract. Make sure your contract aligns with your business practices. Refer to your contract and the steps outlined in case of a conflict. In order to start dispute resolution, highlight the concerned section of the contract and send it to the other party kindly reminding them of the terms in your contract. Document every conversation that takes place regarding the conflict. Figure out a solution that works best for your situation. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Decluttering Your Personal & Professional Life ft. the KonMari Method with Ashley Barber
09/08/2022
Decluttering Your Personal & Professional Life ft. the KonMari Method with Ashley Barber
It’s time to declutter your personal and professional space. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Ashley Barber talks about her journey of discovering the KonMari Method and how she was inspired to create a career out of decluttering and organizing. Episode Summary: Ashley Barber walks us through her journey of going from being a fitness instructor to a professional organizer and the different things she learned about her own goals in the process. She also shares several helpful organization and decluttering tips with regard to the KonMari Method. Tune in if you’re ready to organize and declutter your personal and professional life. Main Takeaways: The six key rules of the KonMari Method: Be willing to commit to change. Envision your ideal lifestyle. Finish discarding first. Tidy by category, not by location. Follow the right order. Ask yourself if it sparks joy. To apply the KonMari Method to your business, start by aligning your values with your business projects. Clear the clutter on your to-do list and your calendar the same way that you’d clear the clutter in your physical surroundings. It’s important to appreciate the items that you’re discarding and be grateful for how they’ve served you in the past. As an entrepreneur, it’s important for you to seek support when you need it instead of trying to do everything by yourself. It’s crucial that you have the uncomfortable conversations at the beginning of a business relationship rather than in a moment of conflict. Resources: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Spark Joy: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Find Ashley Barber: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace and Building a Healthy Company Culture with Jackie Ferguson & Roxanne Bellamy
09/01/2022
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace and Building a Healthy Company Culture with Jackie Ferguson & Roxanne Bellamy
You may be making individuals feel excluded without even knowing it. Tune in to find out more on how to identify and fix it! Episode Introduction: In today’s day and age, where Diversity & Inclusion have become buzzwords, our guests Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy of The Diversity Movement teach us how to build a truly inclusive company culture. Episode Summary: Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy walk us through their respective journeys of being associated with the Diversity Movement and what led them here. They also share several practical tips and tricks to help you start being more inclusive as an entrepreneur. Main Takeaways: As leaders, there can be a lot of pressure to say the “right thing” in times of crisis and the fear to mess up, this is when syncing your intentions with your words and being respectful towards others really helps. A lot of the power that we have as consumers is purchasing power which makes it important for us to be intentional about the companies we purchase from. In order to be more inclusive when you speak, start by listening to yourself talk and see where you can make shifts to be more inclusive. It’s important for us to realize that how we speak is less about our intent and more about how it will be perceived. No matter how big or small your company is, you can intentionally build a culture from the first employee you hire. How to ensure that you’re integrating DEI as a part of your hiring process: Thoroughly assess your job description and be intentional about communicating your values through it. Look to hire from diverse places, platforms, and backgrounds. Showcase diversity through your marketing material. Your company’s diversity should be visible even in the top-level decision-making management. Resources: The Inclusive Language Handbook: Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox Podcast: Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox - Foundations Course: Find Jackie Ferguson & Roxanne Bellamy:: Email Jackie: Email Roxanne: Website: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Podcast Production, Promotion & Profitability with the Team Behind Law Chat ft. Jamie Gadd Tanishka Kherajani
08/25/2022
Journey of Podcast Production, Promotion & Profitability with the Team Behind Law Chat ft. Jamie Gadd Tanishka Kherajani
It’s time for us to walk you through our podcast production process. Tune in to get all the insider information from the team behind Law Chat. Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guests come from within the backend team of this very podcast. Jamie Gadd, the PR Officer at GBP Law, and Tanishka Kherajani, the Podcast Producer come in together to walk you through the entire process of producing a podcast and making it profitable. Episode Summary: We go into the details of creating a successful podcast. Right from setting the podcast up, to finding the right guests, pitching to them, conducting a well-researched interview, editing the episode, marketing it as well as monetizing your podcast - this episode is truly a comprehensive guide to podcast production. Main Takeaways: How to start a podcast: Pick a theme for your podcast. Know what your goal is for your podcast. Have a lineup of guests that you want to interview on your podcast. Prepare a pitch letter that you can personalize and send to guests for inviting them to your podcast. Record at least eight episodes in advance so you can stay on top of your publishing schedule. How to find podcast guests: Find guests from other podcasts in your niche. Research the potential guest to find out more about their expertise and personalize their invitation. Reach out to your contacts if they are a good fit to be a guest on your podcast. Join online communities for podcasters and find individuals that can be a good fit as a guest on your podcast. Make a list of the different industries from which you want to interview people and research them on social media. How to pitch to podcast guests: Personalize your pitch and tell them why you want them to be on your podcast. Include your bio, information about your podcast, and your pitch kit. Don’t be afraid to reach out to people you feel are too big for your podcast, you never know when they might be in a season of promotion. Include a link to set an interview with you in the original pitch shall the guest decide to move forward. How to edit and publish your podcast: Don’t make the edit sound robotic. Prepare your marketing materials and show notes while you edit the episodes. Sync the volume of the guest(s) and the host(s) so that the episode is equalized. Create a folder for all your promotional assets on a cloud platform where your team can access them. Schedule the episode on your podcast host platform. How to find sponsorships for your podcast: Reach out directly to brands that will be valuable to your listeners. Incorporate sponsorship opportunities into your guest onboarding form. Use platforms that help you find sponsors. Join Facebook communities for podcasters to discover sponsorship resources. Podcast Tools We Use at GBP Law: Yeti Microphone Zoom Google Forms Google Drive iMovie Asana Trello Canva Libsyn Resources: Podcorn: Anchor: Thematic Music: Find Jamie Gadd: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Book A Call: Find Tanishka Kherajani: Website: Instagram: YouTube Channel: Skill Over Skin Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Effectively Integrating a Legal Foundation Into Your Business
08/18/2022
Journey of Effectively Integrating a Legal Foundation Into Your Business
It’s time to make legal a line item and not a panic attack. Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: As business owners, we often don’t think about the law unless we’re in trouble and that’s a mindset we need to change. This episode discusses the importance of setting up a legal foundation for your business. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through the importance of integrating a legal foundation into the day-to-day operations of our business. We discuss several benefits as well as some simple ways you can get started. Main Takeaways: When you start treating law as a line item, you’re able to look at the bigger picture for your business. Your purchase orders and payment receipts are all types of legally binding contracts. Budget legal expenses into your business’ daily/ weekly/ monthly expenses instead of looking at them as a one-time expense. Law is an integral part of your business’ growth forecast. Integrating law as a line item in your business helps you educate yourself about the legal side of your business and be diligent with all your decisions. Making law a line item helps you create evergreen legal solutions for your business. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Protecting Your Intellectual Property as a Content Creator
08/11/2022
Journey of Protecting Your Intellectual Property as a Content Creator
Protect your intellectual property from copycats. Tune in to find out how! Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re talking about some super quick yet effective strategies to help you protect your intellectual property. Episode Summary: Girija Patel walks us through some preventative measures to ensure that your intellectual property stays protected as well as some strategies to deal with someone who infringes on your copyright. Main Takeaways: Ensure that the terms and conditions on your website have a copyright notice stating that the intellectual property on there belongs to you. Have the copyright symbol on your website’s footer. Register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. If you find someone infringing on your copyright, send them a notice about it. Contact the platform where your copyright was infringed about a DMCA takedown. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Setting Your Business Up for Success ft. Season 2
08/04/2022
Journey of Setting Your Business Up for Success ft. Season 2
We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Law Chat with Girija. Tune in to binge on some of our best tips to start and scale a business over the episodes as we celebrate. Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re discussing business, legal, financial, and creative strategies to help your entrepreneurial journey easier. Episode Summary: We share quick bite-sized recaps of some of the most instrumental tips shared by Girija over the past season to help you make quick notes on systemizing and growing different aspects of your business. Main Takeaways: Business planning starts with brain dumping. A mission statement is an essential component of your business plan. The three key areas to tap into when networking: Where is your ideal client hanging out? Where are your industry peers hanging out? Where is your growth opportunity? Maintain your books diligently to ensure that your business finances are in order. Setting up your systems and SOPs is a crucial part of ensuring that your business is set for success. Setting up your business as an entity is a great way to ensure that you can attract investment opportunities for your business. When deciding on a name for your business, a simple Google search can help save you thousands of dollars. Ensure that no one is using the name you’re planning to use (or something extremely similar) in the same capacity that you’re looking to use it in. Having the notice clause in your contract helps you effectively and legally exit a contractual relationship early. It is legally required to have a privacy policy on your website especially when you’re collecting information from the user. When using a third-party website to get your logo made or a DIY logo maker, ensure that you read the terms and conditions to confirm that you actually own the logo. Some of the first few questions to ask when you’re about to hire a lawyer: What kind of law do you practice? How many times have you worked on a case similar to mine? What was your success rate/ was the outcome positive or negative? What does it look like to work with you? How may I contact you when needed? Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey Down Memory Lane: Season 2 Highlight Reel
07/28/2022
Journey Down Memory Lane: Season 2 Highlight Reel
Here are the most noteworthy moments from every guest episode in Season 2 of Law Chat with Girija - you’re going to be blown away by the number of golden nuggets in this episode! Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re sharing some of the most inspirational moments on each guest episode of season two. This episode is filled with super useful, inspiring, and practical quick tips from our expert guests themselves. Main Takeaways: - It is important to diversify your income streams so that if one avenue is taken away from you, you still have other sources to support yourself. - Each individual has a different relationship with money and their own problems, there is no one fixed checklist that can fix their issues and they need to figure out how to fix them for their particular situation. - Business terminology is very important and goes a long way in dictating your customer acquisition mindset. - Take one week every year to track your time. This will help you understand what tasks you’re spending a lot of time on that would be more efficient if outsourced. - Wealth is more than money, it’s a medium to bring change and make an impact. - Show up in your marketing as you really are. This way you can ensure that you are attracting the people who align with your values to work with you. - Don’t stop working on improving your internal business operations even when you don’t have consistent client work. - When you feel overwhelmed by some aspect of your career, remember that it takes practice to become comfortable with it. - Each individual has their own style of doing business, instead of replicating someone else’s strategies, focus on perfecting what works for you. - If you’re passionate about something, sometimes you just have to take the leap of faith and figure things out as you go. - Sometimes you get a chance to witness disruption and be a part of it, when those moments come along - grab them! - When you’re passionate about what you do, age is just a number. - Scheduling to the visual theory of productivity and categorizing your tasks as Boulder, big rocks and pebbles can really help you be more efficient. - Sometimes it’s hard to communicate your cultural background however it’s better to make an effort to educate someone about your roots rather than letting their ignorance result in resentment inside you. - Getting help from seasoned professionals can truly help you fast-track your career. - Showing up on video is a great way to convert your audience into paying clients. - Paid advertisement is a good way to boost your reach and get in front of your ideal client more quickly. - As a new business, you can adopt simple PR strategies to promote your business and build a personal brand before you have the budget to hire a professional to help you out in that area. - You need to be really discrete as a business owner when you’re dealing with high-profile clients. In general, it is a good rule to maintain confidentiality regardless of your industry or who your client is. - Don’t release too many podcast episodes in a week. Ideally, you should promote each individual episode at least three times to ensure that maximum number of people are listening to it. - Strong storytelling skills are great in order to effectively communicate your point and drive it home with an example. - Be as sincere about your free products as you are with your paid services because they are your ideal client’s entry point in your sales funnel. - Write down all of your fears and then write down strategies that you can adopt to overcome those fears. Every small step counts. - Continue to move forward even if your pace is slow. - Having a support system goes a long way in deciding the trajectory of a business's success. - Try to make your business more efficient with tools and automation even if you’re just starting, it’s okay to not stick with those tools for the rest of your life as long as you’re learning what works best for your business. - You need to set your own timelines and run your own race, no one’s competing with you but yourself. - Having a community’s support that helps keep you accountable is golden in business and can go a long way in helping a business thrive. - Do business in a way that feels authentic to you. Everything else is just noise. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Earning Passive Income Through Digital Products Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Megan Martin
07/21/2022
Journey of Earning Passive Income Through Digital Products Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Megan Martin
Ready to create and launch a profitable passive income digital product? Tune in to find out more! Episode Introduction: Our guest today built a six-figure business solely through passive income digital products and then went on to teach her followers how to do the same. Megan Martin is a passive income educator who helps business owners set up their digital products from scratch along with teaching them innovative marketing strategies to help them sell them. Episode Summary: Megan Martin walks us through her journey of trying to DIY her own website to being a booked-out web designer within a few months and how that led her to create a business where she enables entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom and mobility by building a sustainable income through passive income from digital products. You’re going to want to make a note of all the gems she’s dropping in today’s episode. Main Takeaways: Before you rebrand your business, ensure that you want to stick to that messaging long-term. There is no one way to sell your digital products. You just have to try different strategies before you can find one that works for your business. Email marketing yields great results for a digital product-based business if you do it the right way. Long-term marketing strategies will help you gain traffic years after they’ve been executed as opposed to short-term marketing strategies that work on getting instant results. Fun Facts About Megan Martin: One book that she would recommend to our listeners is by Dan Ariely. Resources: Laura Foote’s Podcast Interview: Find Megan Martin: Website: Instagram: Podcast: YouTube Channel: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Growing Your Team & Hiring Independent Contractors
07/14/2022
Journey of Growing Your Team & Hiring Independent Contractors
Grab your FREE Employee vs. Contractor Classification Checklist - Episode Introduction: Ready to grow your team and hire an independent contractor? Tune in to find out how to do just that! Episode Summary: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, we’re going through five super practical steps to keep in mind when hiring your next independent contractor. Make a note of these and grab your free employee vs. independent contractor checklist! Main Takeaways: Make sure that you’re classifying your employees and independent contractors correctly as per your State’s policies. Make a detailed job description for the tasks you want to outsource. Have your hiring interview questions ready with thorough research. Prepare a detailed contract outlining all the terms of your collaboration. Post your “Hiring” ads in the correct location to attract the right talent. Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for this episode: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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Journey of Forming a Shared Workspace and Cultivating Sisterhood in Your Business with Lori Gasca
07/07/2022
Journey of Forming a Shared Workspace and Cultivating Sisterhood in Your Business with Lori Gasca
You’re going to want to take notes when our guest today drops one wisdom bomb after another. Tune in and get ready! Episode Introduction: Our guest today joins us to talk about all things mindset. She shares her experience with failure, the power of visualization, how to prioritize, the truth behind feeling scared and so much more. You’re going to want to keep coming back to this episode to soak in all the wisdom she has shared with us today. Episode Summary: Lori Gasca walks us through her journey of creating a co-working space for women, what inspired her to build one, the challenges she faced along the way, and also some insider tips on how you can get started in this industry. Main Takeaways: Sometimes your failures end up teaching you way more valuable lessons than your successes. Involve your family in your goals so they can cheer for you as you move forward. Don’t focus on doing a lot of things, focus on doing them well. A healthy level of fear is an indicator that you’re doing something big. Some form of accountability is really important when it comes to running your business. Things to keep in mind when setting up a co-working space: It needs to be in a location that gets traffic. You need to have flexibility in the structure of your co-working space. Build-in private office areas and conference rooms. Also, have a kitchen and break area. A minimum area to get started would be about 1000-1200 square feet. Fun Facts About Lori Gasca: Some of her favorite books are by Shauna Niequist and by Lysa TerKeurst. Resources: Connect with our Business Coach Lani Jackson: by Dr. Russ Harris Movie About Emotions - Inside Out by Pete Docter Find Lori Gasca: Website: The Grove Directory: Worldwide Community: Instagram: Facebook: Book A Space: Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: Connect With Girija: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At:
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