Episode 4
4. The 5 Most Dangerous Legal Myths I See Online
On Your Terms® · Sam Vander Wielen
August 16, 202126m 44sExplicit
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Show Notes
The online world can be a messy place for legal advice. I’m going to discuss some of the biggest and most dangerous legal myths I’ve seen, such as LLCs versus sole proprietorships, using free contracts when starting out, whether it’s true that the online world is a Wild West, and whether you really need an LLC or business insurance – or both.
In this episode, you'll hear…
- 02:21 - The dangers of following anonymous online advice
- 05:20 - Know-it-all Facebook ad comments
- 07:50 - The myth of waiting
- 13:58 - LLCs vs. sole proprietorship
- 16:32 - Copy-pasting someone else’s contract
- 21:36 - The internet is not The Wild West
- 22:53 - The difference between LLCs and business insurance
RESOURCES:
- Top Legal Mistakes to Avoid for Online Businesses (blog post)
- Top Legal Mistakes to Avoid for Online Business Guide (PDF downloadable guide)
- Episode #2: “Scope of Practice for Coaches: What You're Legally Allowed to Do” (podcast episode)
- 7 Legal Myths Keeping You From Being Legally Legit (blog post)
- Why Free Legal Contracts Wouldn't Cut It for Kristen Zavo (interview recording)
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