The Cozza Lawcast: Recent Episodes
Rocco Cozza, Esq.
Welcome to the Cozza Lawcast: Where Life, Business, and the Law Collide! On this show, you will find practical business and legal guidance geared towards helping entrepreneurs navigate the legal landscape. We also showcase other entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to share their stories to educate and entertain you.
Rocco Cozza, Esq., the host of the show, is a business and entertainment lawyer located in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the founder of the Cozza Law Group PLLC.
As entrepreneurs, we all lose motivation at some point. That is ok. However, what we do when this happens is critical. You want to make sure you right the ship as quickly as possible. In this episode, I discuss the 3 things you need to do when you begin to lose motivation. I hope you enjoy it.
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A common question we get from entrepreneurs is: I formed an LLC myself through my state's website, am I good to go? The short answer is: No, you are not good to go. The state formation is the easy part. There is a whole other piece of the LLC that is way more important and in this episode we discuss it.
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Well, it is a common question. What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark and which one do I need? Each one is very unique and protects certain types of intellectual property. In this episode, I discuss the basic differences and when you should use one or the other. If you are a business owner, this is for you.
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Contracts are the backbone of the business world. If you provide a service to clients, you should absolutely be using a contract with your customers. However, you would be surprised by how many people don't use one or if they do, it is wholly inadequate. I
n this video, I talk about 3 important clauses that should be in every service provider contract. Please understand that there are many different contract clauses, but these 3 clauses rank at the top in my opinion.
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If you are a business owner, estate planning is something that you should be thinking about or already have in place. Estate planning is the process of planning for what happens to your stuff if you die or become disabled. No one likes to think about this, but it is so important. One document, in particular, can be the make it or break-it document in the event you become incapacitated. Most people don't think about this scenario. Check out the episode to find out more.
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A common question we hear is: "do I need a business lawyer to set up my company or can any lawyer do it?" You may have asked the same question. Maybe the better question is: do I want my business set up the right way in anticipation of what is to come? Check out this episode to find out why you should think twice about using a general practitioner to build the foundation of your business.
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Eric McKenna of The Eric McKenna Project sat down with me to chat about his amazing entrepreneurial journey from selling pagers in his early years to selling guitars to the stars and now real estate. Eric has such a great story! We discuss the road he took to get where he is and the bumps he faced along the way. Our conversation touched on why it is important to have a plan, what it takes to be a true entrepreneur, and most importantly, how The Eric McKenna Project was born! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! You can find Eric at: https://www.calleric.com https://www.ericmckenna.com https://www.instagram.com/ericmckennaofficial
If you are an entrepreneur, you probably struggle with getting everything done each day. Structuring your day is critical for long-term success. I have tried so many different ways and systems, but none as simple as #ryanerhant finder, keeper, doer system. This system has been a changer for my business.
In this episode, I discuss the basics of the system and how to implement it as an entrepreneur.
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If you are an entrepreneur, asset protection is something you should absolutely be thinking about. An effective asset protection strategy caries from person to person, but there are a few simple steps you can take to start putting your plan together. In this episode, I discuss a few of the asset protection strategies every entrepreneur should consider. We hope you find this educational information valuable, but this should not be taken as legal advice. If you do need specific guidance, feel free to reach out to us!
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If you are thinking about starting a business in 2021, this episode is for you. In this episode, we give you a roadmap to follow to make sure your business is set up correctly. Obviously, we can't cover everything, but this is a great guide to help you get started no matter the type of business you are thinking of starting. We hope you find this educational information valuable, but this should not be taken as legal advice. If you do need specific guidance, feel free to reach out to us!
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It is annual meeting time! As we approach the end of 2020 and embark upon 2021, we encourage all of our business clients to set up their annual meetings for their LLC or corporation. This is a best practice and helps set you up for success.
During the annual meeting, there are a few important things you should discuss and review, which we discuss in this video. By engaging in this process, you will gain clarity, enhance protection, and set a foundation for success in the year to come. I hope you find this video helpful.
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Well, 2020 is almost over, and hopefully, the pandemic will end soon as well. Despite 2020 appearing to be a bad year, I learned quite a bit about business and I am thankful for the opportunities this year gave me. In the video, I want to talk about 3 important things I learned about business during the pandemic. Now, these are not the only things I learned, but they are the most important things. I hope this video helps you look to the future and set yourself up for success in the new year!
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Are you considering raising money for your business? Did you know what there is more than one way to do so? In this video, we discuss 3 options you have to raise money for your business and the legal hurdles you need to overcome to make sure you are complying with the law.
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Have you considered converting your LLC to an S-Corp or have you at least heard of the S-corp election? Well, in this episode, I talk about what it is and how it can benefit the small business owner. Remember, an LLC in and of itself does not provide any tax benefit. What an LLC does is provide liability protection for your personal assets. One of the ways you can receive tax benefits from an LLC is through the s-corporation election. By filing a form with the IRS (speak to your CPA about it), you can potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes every year!
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Welcome to the Cozza Lawcast: where life, business, and the law collide. A common question we get when setting up an LLC for clients is: do I need a registered agent? The answer to that question is "it depends." Some states require it; others do not. But even in states where a registered agent is not required, there may be a compelling reason to have one. In this episode, we dive into this topic a little more.
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Welcome to the Cozza Lawcast: where life, business, and the law collide. Let's just say 2020 has been a year for the ages! One thing it has taught us is that "execution is everything" in business. You cannot plan for or anticipate everything. Just get comfortable executing and adjusting. Most successful business owners and entrepreneurs understand this concept. In this episode, we dive into it a little more.
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Welcome to the Cozza Lawcast: where life, business, and the law collide. In this first episode, we discuss some practical tips you should understand if you have or are looking to set up an LLC. One thing most people misunderstand is that just having an LLC gives you liability protection...well, that is not necessarily the case. There are a few things you need to do to ensure you put yourself in the best possible position.
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