EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 6 MIN
Hiring Team Members? Do It Right (Legally)
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Hiring team members—like writers, editors, and assistants—can help your podcast grow. But without the right contracts, they may actually own the work they create for your show.In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains the legal risks of working with freelancers and how to make sure you stay in control.You’ll learn:Why freelancers and contractors, by default, own their workThe common mistakes podcasters make when hiringThe essential contract clauses every agreement should includeHow to onboard and manage team members professionallyWhat to do if disputes ariseProtect your podcast before you hand over your next assignment.Links & Resources:Get ready-to-use podcaster contracts: https://podcastlawforms.comFree sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup• • More legal forms & templates: https://podcastlawforms.com
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Building a podcast team is exciting—writers, editors, assistants—but without the right legal steps, you could lose control of your show. In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, I’ll show you how to protect yourself when bringing on team members: * Why team members may actually own the work they create * The most common mistakes podcasters make when hiring * Essential contract clauses you can’t skip * How to onboard team members smoothly and professionally * What to do if things go wrong Don’t let a team member end up with more control over your podcast than you. Learn how to do it the right way. ► Get lawyer-drafted contracts for podcasters: https://podcastlawforms.com ► Free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup ► More podcast legal forms & resources: https://podcastlawforms.com Subscribe for weekly episodes of Legit Podcast Pro—your legal and business toolkit for podcast success. Hashtags: #Podcasting #PodcastTeam #PodcastLaw #CreatorEconomy #Freelancers #Contracts #LegitPodcastPro
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