35. What to Do if Your Business Gets Sued

It’s probably everyone’s worst business fear: getting a nastygram from a lawyer letting you know you’re being sued. You probably don’t even want to think about it. But wait! Instead of burying that fear deep down, here are the exact steps to take so that, if the worst does happen, you’ll know exactly what to do. I’m even going to give you some preventative tips as well. Doesn’t that feel better? Let’s get through this!In this episode, you'll hear… 01:52 - Why it’s important to know what to do if you get sued03:44 - The importance of taking timely action06:24 - Misconceptions about getting sued12:06 - How to respond when you get notified15:19 - Reaching out to your business insurance16:58 - Providing relevant information to your attorney17:38 - What to do if you don’t have business insurance18:48 - How to prevent getting sued in the first placeIf you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start!)Episode 4. The 5 Most Dangerous Legal Myths I See OnlinePre-Qualify Before They Buy Email TemplatesAsanaWatch my YouTube video on "What to Do If You Get Sued"Click here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now!CONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER