48 episodes

As a business owner, contracts, trademarks, and LLCs are probably the last thing you want to worry about. But business can get messy – unless you cover your a$$ets, and get legally legit. Licensed attorney Amy Nesheim makes the legal aspects of running an online business simple and easy to implement. Tune in so you can build your business with confidence knowing it’s legally protected whatever comes your way. *This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice*

Legal Made Easy Artful Contracts

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

As a business owner, contracts, trademarks, and LLCs are probably the last thing you want to worry about. But business can get messy – unless you cover your a$$ets, and get legally legit. Licensed attorney Amy Nesheim makes the legal aspects of running an online business simple and easy to implement. Tune in so you can build your business with confidence knowing it’s legally protected whatever comes your way. *This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice*

    How to Avoid a Lawsuit as an Online Coach

    How to Avoid a Lawsuit as an Online Coach

    According to Forbes, 90% of small businesses will face a lawsuit at some point in their lifetime. But that doesn't mean a lawsuit is unavoidable or has to break the bank. There are steps you can take to make a lawsuit less likely and less expensive. This class walks through the steps you can take to avoid a lawsuit in your coaching business, no law degree or high-priced legal fees required.

    This is a replay of a live class hosted on April 30. Watch the full replay video with slides: artfulcontracts.com/replay

    At the end of the class, we opened the doors to Cover Your Assets with a $100 discount. Hop on in before the discount expires on May 8 right there: artfulcontracts.com/cya-april

    Questions? Send me a DM over on Instagram.
    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 1 hr 44 min
    Ep. 46 | Do You Really Need a Contract for That?

    Ep. 46 | Do You Really Need a Contract for That?

    Even if you know you need a contract for your big client projects, there are probably some situations that have you wondering, "Do I really need a contract for that?" Tune in to figure out which situations actually require a contract and a few questions to ask yourself when making the decision.

    Need more contracts than you thought? Join Legal Templates Unlimited Monthly to get 20% off all the contracts you'll need for your business! Sale ends February 16 at midnight pacific. Hop in with your discount right here.


    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 13 min
    Ep. 45 | 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Making a Big Decision in Your Business

    Ep. 45 | 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Making a Big Decision in Your Business

    One of the big distinctions between successful business owners and those just scraping by is the ability to take decisive action. But it's not always easy to make big decisions in business, especially when you don't have the tools to do so. 
    Tune in for 3 questions to ask yourself to gain clarity when trying to make the best decision for your business and an example of how I used these questions to make a tough decision un my business recently.

    If you've been looking for a sounding board, a little guidance, someone to ask you the tough questions so you can move the needle in your business... I'd love to help you through private business coaching. Book a free clarity call to find out if this is the right next step for you.


    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 10 min
    Ep. 44 | Why Having an LLC Is More Important Than Ever in 2024

    Ep. 44 | Why Having an LLC Is More Important Than Ever in 2024

    There's no question there has been a shift in the online space in 2023. So what does that mean for your legal strategy going into 2024? More buyer hesitancy means it's more important than ever to look professional, sell with confidence, and protect what you're building - by having an LLC for your business.

    Ready to create your LLC? Join the LLC Bootcamp on February 21 and 22 to learn all the steps to get your LLC up and running yourself. Presale tickets are on sale now through February 11 at artfulcontracts.com/llcbootcamp
    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 11 min
    Ep. 43 | Why You May Not Own the Copyright In the Work You Use AI to Create

    Ep. 43 | Why You May Not Own the Copyright In the Work You Use AI to Create

    This year, you can't go five minutes without seeing some new way to use AI to make your life easier. Generative AI has changed the way creators and business owners create content - free content like social media captions and emails and even paid content like digital downloads and even client work.

    But what does this mean for the ownership of that content? If you use Generative AI to create something, can you still protect it from copycats? Or could you be accidentally copying someone else?

    Tune in to hear what happens to copyright ownership when AI is involved in the creation process.


    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 14 min
    Ep. 42 | Black Friday Sale Rundown

    Ep. 42 | Black Friday Sale Rundown

    It's here! The Artful Contracts Black Friday Sale runs from Monday, November 20 to Monday, November 27 at 11:59 PM Pacific time. Everything in our template shop plus some of our best-selling courses will be on sale. Tune in to hear the rundown of all 5 deals on offer this year!
    Check out the Black Friday Week page for links and coupons for all deals here: artfulcontracts.com/blackfriday
    Want a reminder of when the sale starts? Join our newsletter to be the first to know when the sale goes live: artfulcontracts.com/newsletter
    If you're an online business owner who’s ready to take the guesswork out of the legal aspects of your business, watch my free training to learn the 3 steps to get your business legally legit without hiring a lawyer. Let’s get the legal stuff covered so you can grow your business with confidence. Go to artfulcontracts.com/legalclass to sign up.

    Your support means everything! Please subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Enjoying the podcast? Send me a DM over on Instagram @artfulcontracts

    Full show notes at artfulcontracts.com/podcast

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Jennifer brownnnn ,

True Godsend

I am so thankful I found this podcast! It has truly been exactly what I have needed!! The value is top notch and I love how she teaches in small bite sized info so I can quickly digest and get back to my business and kids Lol I can’t wait to listen to more episodes! Thank you so much!! 🩵🩵🩵

TellTeresa ,

Start Up Founders - listen up!

As a practicing attorney working on an online startup as a side hobby, I have found this podcast series to be invaluable. Accurate, easy to understand, critical advice in short nuggets that you can listen to on your commute, during a run, or anytime you have a spare 15-20 minutes. Thanks Amy!

Stargame fan ,

Amazing and helpful!!

As a woman starting my own personal finance brand. This podcast is easy to understand and helpful. She gives great free information that makes me comfortable wanting to buy more information from her! Very personable and informative. Can’t wait to continue to see what will be offered!

Top Podcasts In Business

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Hala Taha | YAP Media Network