8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected

Story time: I always knew I wanted to be an attorney, but there was one event that really set off my interest. In college I got involved in a bad housing situation and couldn’t find a way out of my lease. I asked nicely, and I was denied. So I reviewed my lease, did some research, and found a hole in the tenant law that they missed. I brought it to their attention and ended up being let go of my lease and getting my money back. From then on, I knew the importance of a solid contract. I’m going to share what contracts you need, what any good contract should or shouldn’t have, how to sign and send contracts properly, and how they can provide proof in a time of need.In this episode, you'll hear… 07:15 - Why we have to talk about “proper” contracts15:08 - Getting the contract you need for the moment17:19 - What to look for in a good contract22:12 - Protecting your intellectual property23:21 - Using a liability disclaimer26:30 - Sending & signing your contract properlyRESOURCES: Listen to Episode 2 “Scope of Practice”: samvanderwielen.com/episode-2Listen to Episode 7 “3 Steps to Legally Start Your Business”: samvanderwielen.com/episode-7Try HelloSign (send and e-sign contracts): app.hellosign.com/?ref=a30ef418&s=S (affiliate link)Shop my Legal Templates for Coaches: samvanderwielen.com/shop-templatesCheck out THE ULTIMATE BUNDLE®: samvanderwielen.com/the-ultimate-bundleCONNECT: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