The Legal Jim Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jim Hart
The Legal Jim Podcast is a weekly online business and legal show hosted by Trademark Lawyer Jim Hart. The show features information on how to legally protect your online brand with occasional interviews with other successful practitioners. We discuss everything from trademarks to LLC’s to contracts and launching your online business. In addition, we share legal tips and strategies that will help 1:1 service professionals such as coaches, consultants, podcasters and freelancers to scale their business through automation and productizing their business.
Jim is not your parent's lawyer – he is a husband and father to three awesome kids, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. He has built his online business and full service trademark law firm on the back of his extremely popular Youtube channel that boasts over 150,000 subscribers and 5.8 million lifetime views.
Jim is also the creator of LOCK it Down® (legal) Toolkit, and the OB Foundations Mastermind Community. His courses and programs are one-of-a-kind, and teach entrepreneurs how to start, build, grow and legally protect their online business with trademarks, contracts and LLC's.
To learn more about Jim's mastermind community, click here: https://obfoundations.com
In this episode of The Legal Jim, we interview Alexandra Watkins about what makes a great name for your business, as well as how to avoid a bad name.
We talk about her signature SMILE and SCRATCH methods for picking amazing and memorable brand names. Don’t miss this episode!
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When and why should you use a virtual business address for your LLC?
In today’s episode of The Legal Jim, we will be reviewing all of the ins and outs that come with virtual addresses, including what they are, the main benefits of using a virtual address, and the limitations of virtual addresses (i.e. what they should NOT be used for).
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In my law firm I have developed a special process to help online entrepreneurs register and protect their trademarks as quickly and easily as possible. I call it the 4R Framework.
In today’s episode I break down the four main areas of this framework to help you understand everything you need to know to get your trademarks protected as quickly as possible.
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So you’ve picked an amazing name for your business, and you want to make sure it is protected by filing a trademark application. But hold your horses - before you run out and spend a lot of money filing an application with the USPTO, you must make sure nobody else is using your chosen trademark.
In today’s episode, I will walk you through step-by-step how to do a proper search of USPTO database, as well as a common law search to make sure your name is safe to move forward with.
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If you are wondering how to get a trademark, it all starts with your name.
In today’s podcast episode, we will be talking about how to pick the best trademark name to maximize the likelihood that you will ultimately get the trademark.
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Paying yourself is likely one of the most confusing aspects of starting a business.
Not only do you have to decide how much to pay yourself, but you also have to plan for taxes, make sure you have enough cash left over to operate your business, and determine an appropriate cadence for taking a salary or draw from your business.
In today’s podcast we cover everything you need to know to pay yourself properly from your business.
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Many people who set up their LLC on their own don’t realize just how much goes into this process. There are so many opportunities for mistakes and things to overlook.
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)
In today’s episode of The Legal Jim we will be discussing all the things you must do AFTER you file you LLC to make sure you stay legally compliant.
In today’s episode of The Legal Jim we will be reviewing 8 of the most common mistakes we see people make over and over when they are setting up their LLC’s.
Everything from filing in the wrong state (and why this is BAD) to using the wrong address, to not using a Registered Agent, this episode is packed with a tremendous amount of information!
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)
If you are wondering how to systematically build and grow your business like the big franchises do, then today’s episode will be perfect for you. Today I welcome Franchise Lawyer Josh Brown onto the show to talk about the legal and practical things you need to do to take your business to the next level. Whether you are looking to take your brand to multiple locations around the country, license your intellectual property for growth, or just prepare your business to sell for the best price possible, today’s episode will set you on the right path.
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)
Yesterday I returned to Lisbon from a long weekend in the Azores, which are a group of islands in the North Atlantic that fall under Portuguese control. After two days of trying to explore the island of São Miguel on our own, we gave up and hired a local guide for our last full day on the island. Which begs the question… is an expert really necessary when it comes to the legal aspects of your business? Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)
Navi Maraj is an accountant and CPA who works with small businesses to save them money on taxes. He also has created a course to teach people all the ins and outs of bookkeeping so that they can deliver a clean set of books to their tax preparers each year.
In today’s episode we talk about some of the most underused methods to save money on your taxes if you own a small business.
Check out Navi's new course here: https://navimarajcpa.com/
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.
In today's episode of The Legal Jim, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Ohsman, Hayley Brucker and Summer Jubelirer from The Always Off Brand Podcast. These three amazing people are experts in all things e-commerce, specifically selling on Amazon.
Whether you are just starting out and selling a couple thousand dollars a month, or you are a big brand doing a healthy 7 figures a month, this episode will have some actionable tips and takeaways that you can use to grow your business.
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.
In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Kerrie Fitzgerald.
Kerrie is an amazing entrepreneur that built a subscription business from nothing to amazing in just a few short years... all without using any paid ads!
Kerrie's strategy was to create robust and amazing client experiences, promote customer referral programs, and host monthly contests to grow her business organically.
She talked to her ideal clients, figured out what they wanted, and then gave it to them. Surprise, surprise... it worked!
Today Kerrie is writing her second book and teaches other entrepreneurs how to build and scale an e-commerce brand from scratch without paid ads, just like she did.
In this episode we talk about how Kerrie came up for her business idea, the groundwork she did before she launched, and then how she built and sold this business in just a few short years.
This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!
To learn more about what Kerrie is working on, or connect with her, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.
https://kerriefitzgerald.com
https://instagram.com/kerrie.a.fitzgerald
Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.
Are you thinking about starting a business this year?
Or maybe you have already started one but aren’t sure if you did it the right way?
Not to fret, in this episode we are going to take you by the hand, and walk you step-by-step through everything you need to do to make sure your business is set up for success… legally speaking of course.
Whether you have the right business model and idea - that’s up to you.
The show notes for today’s episode can be found at https://hawthornlaw.net/39
Enjoy!
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In today’s episode we review 3 mistakes I see people make with their intellectual property all the time.
If you are building a brand, or thinking about building a brand, then pay careful attention to this episode!
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I remember back in law school when I first started learning about trademarks and copyrights.
I hadn't a clue what the difference was between them, or what they would have meant for my future business ventures.
You probably feel the same way. That's why I decided that this weeks video would be a little different than ones I've done in the past.
It's a bit more interactive and fun. Not only did I talk briefly about the importance of trademarks and copyrights, but I also explained how they differ and then used some real world examples from around my house to show you the difference.
Can you tell the difference between a trademark and copyright?
Let's see... Enjoy.
This is one of the most common questions i get from clients during our consult calls. And unfortunately it is taking longer now than ever before to process a trademark application. Find out just HOW long in this quick tip episode.
If you are thinking about getting your trademark registered, you may also be wondering what the best way is to do it. In today's video I share the 4 different ways to get your trademark registered (depending on your budget), as well as my favorite recommendation.
Learn more about how a trademark can help you to claim the legal rights to your brand: https://www.hawthornlaw.net/tm-video
Lots of people want to know how I can represent clients across the United States from my law firm in North Carolina... that I run from Portugal. In today’s quick episode I explain how it works!
What is a combination mark logo, and should you use one for your online business? In today’s episode I’m going to explain what a combination mark logo is, and my thoughts on whether you should or should not attempt to register one of these trademarks for your business when you are just starting out.
Are you wondering if your company name is available for use?
Many people do what they believe is a proper trademark search, think their name is available and then don’t know what to do next. That is what we are going to talk about on today’s episode.
What do you do after you have done a trademark search and determined that nobody is using your name.
Do you do nothing?
Immediately file a Trademark Application?
Something Else?
Today we answer all your questions so that you can get your brand protected!
When you are first starting in business, deciding on the right business name can be tough. But even more difficult may be deciding whether to name your business after yourself or to pick a new brand name for your business.
In today’s episode we will review some of the reasons why a brand name might be better than a personal name for your business and vice-versa.
Ready? Let’s do this!
What is a trademark anyway?
Most online entrepreneurs are using trademarks in their business and don’t even realize it.
Investing in a trademark registration is one of the single-most important financial commitments you can make in your business. It will increase the value of your business and make your brand more recognizable in the marketplace.
Have you ever wondered what the right way to pay yourself is?
Are you worried about writing yourself a check?
Not sure how much to take? How often to run payroll?
We tackle all of these questions and even more in this weeks episode of The Legal Jim.
There is a dispute that is just getting started around the White Lives Matter trademark application that was filed last month.
Two radio hosts are now seeing the White Lives Matter trademark application through the USPTO system… but do they have any real intent to use it or do they just want to stop other people from using it?
Right now, it is unclear what their ultimate endgame is, but what is obvious is that someone else has stepped forward to file a second application for White Lives Matter.
Stay tuned, this could get interesting.
Many people think, especially those of you that are just getting started with your online business, that you should wait to file your trademark.
In your mind, trademarks are only for startups and established businesses.
In today’s episode of The Legal Jim, we are going to debunk the myths surrounding when you should file your trademarks so that you have total legal protection for your online business.
What do you do if a copycat is stealing your content?
First of all, you should be thankful. You’ve officially hit the big time.
What do I mean by this?
If you are an online entrepreneur who is just getting started with no followers or revenue, then chances are nobody even knows who you are!
But once you start to develop a following online, if you provide helpful and valuable information, then you are more likely to become a target of copycats.
Copycats don’t seek out people who publish garbage - they are looking for information that is likely to generate traffic and therefore, revenue!
Did you know that there are five different types of trademarks?
That’s right, not all trademarks are created equal. Some are easier to register while others will cost you less to educate your customers about. And still others are not capable of registration at all.
Picking the correct trademark for your brand is incredibly important. And if you pick the wrong name or type of trademark, then you could be costing yourself and your business a great deal of wasted time and money in the long run. T
his podcast episode will help to educate you on the best types of trademarks to use when you are just starting your online business.
It’s that time of year again! The time of year when it is time to start thinking about how you can save a ton of money on your 2022 tax bill before it is too late!
In today’s episode, I review 8 ways to save money on taxes by doing things that you are probably already doing!
Let’s get to it!
Are you wondering how long does it take to get a trademark?
in today’s episode we walk you through everything you need to know, including what needs to happen in the first two weeks before you file your trademark application and why that timing is so important.
There are so many people who believe that they can DIY their legal work and save a lot of money. And while yes, it is possible to save some money on the front end while you try to handle your own legal work, what are the costs on the back end?
Today we talk about the plusses and minuses related to drafting and filing your own trademark application.
Should you try it? Let’s discuss.
If you are using or thinking about using a cool sounding name for your business, you may be wondering when you should trademark that name.
In today’s episode, we talk about when you should start to think about trademarking your business name.
Are you wondering what those little trademark symbols really mean? Or how to properly use them in your business? Then you are in luck.
Today we break down everything you need to know about those symbols and share with you how to use them correctly in your business to make sure your are legally protected and not running afoul of the USPTO.
Because the last thing you want to do is try to register a name or stop someone from infringing on your name and then find out you aren’t eligible for that relief.
Are you one of those entrepreneurs who puts off legal “because I’ll never get sued”?
This is a great way to save some money and time by punting the ball down the road… until it isn’t.
But chances are, getting sued by a client or customer is the least of your concerns.
In today’s podcast, we talk about what the biggest risks to your business are and how you can avoid them to keep your business protected and legally legit.
Many people are confused about what trademarks they should file first.
- Should you go with your business name?
- The name of your podcast?
- Your slogan or logo, or even you signature course?
Today we review which types of trademarks you might have in your business, which to register first, and why you shouldn’t register them all at the same time.
Most entrepreneurs who are just starting out think they aren’t ready to register their trademarks on a Federal level. They think that filing for trademark protection is only for large, established businesses.
Nothing could be further from the truth. One of the biggest legal risks to your business is not securing the legal rights to your brand name.
In today’s episode we discuss why this is and what you should do to legally protect your brand name.
Chances are, you have more intellectual property in your business than you know about.
But most online business owners have never taken inventory of their IP, let alone taken the steps necessary to protect it.
In today’s episode, we dig into the different types of trademarks you need to protect in your business, why it is important to protect those trademarks, and which trademarks you should prioritize in your business (in terms of legal protections).
Let’s dive in and get to work!
If you are an entrepreneur who is looking to start and build a profitable brand online, one of the first things you need to do is claim the legal rights to your name.
Unfortunately, there are two huge mistakes that people make when filing trademark applications on their own that will cause their filing to get rejected. This will not only cost you a lot of time, but also a lot of money in lost filing fees.
In today’s episode we talk about the two most common reasons that a trademark application will get denied, and what you can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
When talking to entrepreneurs about setting up their businesses legally, one of the most common hurdles I see is that people aren’t sure how to come up with a name for their business.
In this process, they make one of three easily avoidable mistakes. We talk about all three of these mistakes, how to avoid them, and more in today’s episode of The Legal Jim.
In this episode of The Legal Jim, we will be reviewing the 4 things you need to do to get your business legally protected. They include: 1) creating separation between your personal and business lives; 2) Claiming the legal rights to your online persona (i.e. brand); 3) Protecting your relationships with clients, contractors and vendors; and, 4) Protecting all of the content you create, including podcasts, blog posts, courses and videos.
At the very end I will share which of these four areas is the MOST important and can cost you the most legal headaches if you ignore it.
This is one episode you definitely do NOT want to miss!
Today’s episode seems like it is all about LLC’s, but I’ll be weaving in some trademark and branding snippets as well.
Here are some of the things we will discuss…
- What is an LLC?
- Why is forming an LLC important?
- Should you form an LLC before you Trademark your name?
- Why I recommend forming an LLC when you are just getting started
In today’s episode we are going to breakdown the differences between trademarks and copyrights, including what they are in simple to understand language.
If you have an interest in protecting the intellectual property in your business, then this is a can’t miss episode!
Today, I want to talk to you about the #1 legal mistake that I see entrepreneurs make time and time again, and what to do about it.
So for most of you, when you started your business, you probably didn’t think too long or hard about the name you used for your business.
Instead, maybe you did a domain name search to see if your chosen domain was available. Maybe you did a google search to see if anyone else was using your name? And maybe, if you were really thinking ahead, you did a simple search on the USPTO website to see if your name was taken by another business.
Any of this hitting home just yet?
If so, then you need to pay attention to today’s episode.
In today's episode we share the top 3 mistakes that I see Youtubers make repeatedly on their channels. Many people get started on Youtube and think that things are as easy as recording and posting a video. But if you want your channel to grow, you must pay attention to some very important details. And that is what I'm going to share with you today.
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One of the most common questions many online business owners have is "how do I pay myself"? If you are used to getting a paycheck your entire life, you may be wondering how to handle payroll when you own your own business.
In today's episode I demystify this topic and outline my three step approach to making sure you are handling your payroll the right way and saving some money on taxes at the same time.
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Are you looking for ways to save on your taxes before the end of the year? Look no further, today we will be discussing 10 easy to implement tax strategies that you can put into play before the end of the year to help you save thousands on your 2021 tax bill.
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What is your purpose? What are you trying to achieve online? Why are we doing all this in the first place? Why ask this question?
Today we are going to get philosophical on the podcast and go deep on what your true purpose is and how that will impact your choice to start an online business.
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One of the biggest questions I get from my online business clients is whether they should file their LLC now or wait until next year. This is an especially tricky question here at the end of the year when both options are equally plausible.
In today's episode I will walk you through my thought process on this and how and why I made the decision to wait to file a new LLC for my business until next year. This is going to be a good one - let's do this!
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Whether you are just getting started with your online business, or a seasoned veteran, growing and scaling your business is something that many entrepreneurs struggle with. In today's episode we are going to be talking about how to start the process of scaling your business so that you can reach more people and have a bigger impact in your community and the world at large.
This is going to be a good one, so strap in and let's do this!
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Whether you are just getting started with your online business, or you are a seasoned veteran, there are 4 foundational contracts you need for your business. In today's episode we talk about what those contract are, why you need them, where to put them on your website, and everything else you may need to know about these incredibly important documents.
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Are you wondering what to do if you receive a chargeback request? Are you wondering how to avoid chargeback requests in the first place? In today's episode we talk about how to avoid chargeback requests and the step-by-step process that you should follow if you do get one to maximize the likelihood that you will win your chargeback dispute.
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Many people falsely believe that they need to hire an expensive lawyer BEFORE they can start their online business. In today's episode, we are going to bust that myth wide open and talk about why the legal stuff is important, but how it can also hold you back at the same time.
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Many online business owners have no problem forming an LLC by filing their paperwork with the Secretary of State, but if that is all you do then you are losing out on all of the protections that come with your LLC filing. There are a number of things that you must do after you get that paperwork back from the state to make sure your business is legally protected. In today's show we discuss exactly what those things are.
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One of the most frequent questions I get as an online business lawyer is how to set up an LLC – and is this something I can do on my own? The answer is that yes, if you know what you are doing, you can definitely set up your LLC on your own. In today’s episode I share with you the 10 steps to starting your very own LLC, as well as help you understand some of the do’s and don’ts along the way.
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In today’s episode Lawyer and Entrepreneur Jim Hart will share his entrepreneurial journey from starting his own law firm just two years removed from law school to building a Youtube channel with 126k loyal followers and the multiple businesses that come along with that. In addition, Jim shares many of the failures and setbacks he has experienced along the way to finally “making” it as an online entrepreneur. Don’t miss this one!
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Welcome to The Legal Jim Podcast! In this first episode, Lawyer and Entrepreneur Jim Hart shares why all online business owners will benefit from the value bombs in this show, and what you can expect from the show in the coming weeks and months. Get ready to workout your business and legal muscles on The Legal Jim Show!
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