Atlanta Entrepreneur's Legal Podcast

Can you believe we made it to 50 episodes?! Let's chat about the wild ride of going viral!

In this episode, I explain that my marketing experiment with short form video content is going well.  And I talk about how it can work for you, too!

Did you know that there are 45 different classes (or categories) that you can register a trademark in?  

Always be ready to pivot. 

Hey good people!  In this episode, I talk about what I've been up to over the last few months and what my experiences have been like using social media for my business. 

Doing less can be a very good thing for your business. 

The role that being selfish plays in becoming a successful entrepreneur is rarely discussed in polite company.  Let's talk about it.  

Join me as I share news about my plans for this podcast.  

If you want to start a side business that's the same as or similar to the work you currently do for your employer, you need to be careful!  You need to read your Employment Agreement carefully to see if you're allowed to. 

Just. Keep. Going.  When life becomes challeging, you have to push forward.  

Quick discussion on the separate topics of holding companies and DBAs.  

I'm offering a four-month payment plan for my trademark registration service for the first time.  It's an experiment and I explain why I'm doing it in this episode.  I'll do a follow-up episode in four to six months to let you know how it goes.  

In this episode, I break down exactly how I acquire my new clients.  

Building a solid customber base is a lot harder than I thought it would be.  Listen in to learn more about how my whole thought process has changed since launching my business in July 2020.  

I'm back!  Join me as I talk about what I've been up to for the past few weeks during my time away from the podcast.  I also discuss how to avoid getting a Cease and Desist Letter for trademark infringement.  

I'm taking a short break.  I'll be back to podcasting on May 6th or 7th.  In the meantime, follow me on Instagram to learn more about my life story.  I'm sharing my life story in a series of posts that I started yesterday. 

The business of law can beat you up somtimes.   

My client onboarding process is short and sweet, just like this episode.  

Don't do it.  Hire an experienced attorney.  Thank you for listening.  :-) 

I'm just checking in to provide a quick update on the future direction of the podcast. 

Quick update on the Atlanta Entrepreneur's Program pricing and services offered.  

You need a local business license! Yes, even if you have a home based business. Find out why in this episode.  

Whew! In this episode, I tell a recent story about having to enforce my boundaries with a potential client.  

This is the third episode in a three-part series on franchises.  I break down the main terms that you should look for in a franchise agreement. 

A franchisor is required by law to provide a prospective franchisee with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) containing informaton about 23 important items.  Learn what information is required to be disclosed by the franchisor in the FDD.  

Franchise ownership can be a gift and a curse.  Learn why in the first episode of a special three-part series on franchise ownership. 

Recent events have made me think about how important it is to protect my reputation at all costs.  

Being honest with potential clients about your limitations can sometimes pay off in unexpected ways.  

I want to hear from you, my wonderful listeners.  I'm thinking about what this podcast will look like in the future and I really want to hear your thoughts on it.  

This is a quick episode to discuss the benefits of registering your business as an LLC.  I also go into detail about the $500 LLC Formation Package I'm offering through December 31, 2020.  

Instagram provides a fantasic opportunity to market your law firm (or any other business) to your ideal client.   In this episode, I discuss what drew me to Instagram as a law firm owner and how I'm slowly learning to master the legendary Instagram algorithm.  

What can you copyright? How much does it cost? How long does the process take?  Can you do it yourself?  All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode. 

I'm tired, y'all.  It's been the longest week, of the longest year, in the history of mankind.  Just checking in to say hello in this very short episode.  

There's a lot going on today!  In this episode, I talk about:1) The effects of Tropical Storm Zeta on the Metro Atlanta area.2) My pleasant experience with the early voting process in Georgia yesterday.3) How my experience with the early voting process lead to talking about the importance of having an attorney review your business contracts.  Bottom line...when in doubt, you should err on the side of having at attorney review your contracts.  

Having an Operating Agreement in place is crucial for businesses with two or more owners!  This document will save the business owners so much time and energy because it spells out exactly how the business is supposed to be managed and how profits are to be distributed.  

In today's episode of the Atlanta Entrepreneur's Legal Podcast, I talk a bit more about hiring a business attorney.  I discuss how the decision to hire a business lawyer for certain issues such as forming a legal business entity should involve being really honest with yourself about how much work you're willing to do on your own.  

Join me as I explain the types of entrepreneurs and small business owners I help and what business law services I provide to each type of business owner. I talk about working with new and aspiring online business owners, creative professionals, and small business owners with physical stores.  

It's been a challenging, but rewarding journey over the last couple of months since I officially launched the Law Office of Stacey-Ann Taylor, LLC.  In today's episode I share three things that I've learned about myself and my relationships with my clients.

Are you having trouble understanding the difference between a Sole Proprietorship and an LLC, or an LLC and an S Corp?  On today's episode, I discuss the seven main business entities that can be created in Georgia. Sole ProprietorshipGeneral PartnershipLimited Partnership (LP)Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)Limited Liability Company (LLC)C CorporationS Corporation 

On today's episode, I discuss how important it is to know someone's character pretty well before starting a business with them.  

Join me as I reflect on the three main lessons I've learned so far from the most uniquely challenging year in recent memory.  

I get questions about trademarks a lot from potential clients and others.  In this episode, I discuss how a trademark protects your interests and what the trademark registration process looks like.  

Learn how easy it can be to start your own podcast and the extraordinary value of emotionally connecting with potential clients and customers through this growing medium.

In this special episode, I discuss how your own level of self-confidence is directly related to the health and longevity of your business.  

I give listeners a crash course on the formation of contracts. I also explain some of the most common business contracts that are created such as Employment Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. 

I explain the details of each of the three monthly legal subscription plans in the Atlanta Entrepreneur's Program.  I also explain why I felt creating a legal subscription program was so important for my clients. 

I always kept the element of surprise in the back of my mind as I worked to launch the Law Office of Stacey-Ann Taylor, LLC.  

Don't get scammed! Learn how you can make sure your attorney is actually licensed to practice law. Plus, I share insights on what backgrounds and personality traits you may want to consider when hiring an attorney. 

I duscuss the seven key steps that every new business owner should undertake when forming their business. 

Come with me as I discuss my unique journey to starting my own law firm.