Creator Interviews: Sam Vander Wielen; Be interested in things to be interesting

In this episode, Amanda interviews Sam VanderWielen, an attorney turned entrepreneur and legal educator, about legally protecting and growing businesses. Sam shares her journey from being a corporate lawyer to starting her own legal templates business. She emphasizes the importance of setting up legal paperwork correctly from the beginning and highlights the non-negotiables, such as registering your business, having lawyer-drafted contracts, and getting business insurance. Sam also discusses email marketing regulations, including the CAN-SPAM Act and GDPR, and provides tips for protecting content from being stolen, such as registering copyrights and using DMCA takedown notices. In this conversation, Sam Vander Wielen, a lawyer and business coach, discusses various legal topics related to online businesses and creators. She talks about the importance of legal templates and contracts, the challenges of using AI-generated content, and the potential for creators to negotiate equity in brand deals. Sam also shares her insights on running a successful business, including the need for hard work, the value of being scrappy, and the importance of finding a healthy balance with social media. 🧋 Quick Links: Podcast ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNC25uLqZnsldOz2AHSS-JwJ2fj2aN5YZ Website ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/ Newsletter ➔ https://newsletter.welevelupcreators.com/ Creator Resources ➔ https://welevelupcreators.com/guides/ 🚨 Don't miss our new creator AI guide! 🔗 RESOURCE LINKS: Sam's Website ➔ https://www.samvanderwielen.com/ Sam's Podcast ➔ https://link.chtbl.com/onyourterms Sam's LinkedIn ➔ linkedin.com/in/samvanderwielen Sam's Book ➔ https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sam-vander-wielen/when-i-start-my-business-i%E2%80%99ll-be-happy/9781538767382/?lens=balance Level Up Creator School Our school is the ultimate creator subscription: education + a full fractional business team of advisors. Check it out here!