How to Podcast Legally
*LIVE* SEPT. 21, 12 pm EST
Get the info and action steps you need to launch and scale your podcast legally, PLUS a live, step-by-step walk through of a real world podcast launch (mine 😉 )
Considering launching a podcast or already podcasting and overwhelmed by trying to figure out:
Do I need contracts? If so, what do I need?
What do I need to know about interviewing guests?
Do I need to start a separate business entity for my podcast?
What needs to go in my show notes?
How do I know if my podcast name is okay to use?
What do I need to know about hiring someone to work on my podcast?
Get your questions answered...
What We'll Cover:
BUSINESS STRUCTURES
- Do you need to set up a separate business entity for your podcast?
- If so, which kind is best for your podcast?
- Do you need a DBA?
CONTRACTS
- What contracts do you need for guests?
- What contracts do you need for anyone working on your podcast?
- Contracts for offers promoted on your podcast
YOUR PODCAST NAME
- How to evaluate whether the name you're considering is safe for you to use...prevent trademark issues at the start!
OTHER LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
- What you need to know about disclaimers (in your episodes and in show notes)
- How to handle affiliates
- What about sponsors and ads?
Why This Matters
Launching your podcast without getting your legal ducks in a row first can have serious consequences...
Trademark infringement claims
Haven't cleared your podcast name? Infringing on someone else's trademark? At best, a not-so-friendly cease and desist letter and rebrand. At worst, a lawsuit 🤦🏻♀️
FTC issues
Haven't properly disclosed affiliates and sponsors? You could be subject to fines
Guests rescinding permission, demanding edits, and more
Learn why a Podcast Guest Release is crucial for all of your guests (and with VIP, the Release is included!) so that you'll own each episode, and be able to edit episodes however you wish, post episodes on other channels, and promote your episodes widely, without owing your guests royalties or needing permission
Liability issues
Promoting a supplement, exercise, practice or plan and someone listening gets injured? Learn why disclaimers are crucial to protect you, especially if you're promoting your products/services, or someone else's products or services
How the workshop will work:
01
Pre-Workshop
After completing your purchase, you'll receive an email with a Zoom link for the live workshop.
02
Live Workshop
We'll go through, step-by-step, the actions you need to take to legally launch your podcast.
03
Q&A Session
We'll have 15 minutes at the end of the session for questions.
04
Recording and Contracts
You'll be emailed a recording of the live workshop within 24 hours after the workshop. Make sure you bookmark that email, as it will also include sample disclaimers you can use for your show notes. If you opted for VIP, you'll receive your Podcast Guest Release along with the recording, as well as a discount code applicable to all of our contract templates.
Pricing Options
Regular Admission
- Admission to the Podcast Legally live workshop
- Access to the workshop recording for the life of the workshop
- Email with sample disclaimers for your show notes
$97
VIP Option
- Admission to the Podcast Legally live workshop
- Access to the workshop recording for the life of the workshop
- Podcast Guest Release Contract Template
- Email with sample disclaimers for your show notes
- 30% discount on other contract templates (like Independent Contractor Agreement for anyone you hire to work on your podcast)
$197
Meet Mairin.
Hi! I’m Mairin Van Shura, an online business lawyer for online business owners. If you’re like me, you’re a little obsessed with your business and would do anything to protect it.
Unfortunately, I’ve seen so many well-intentioned business owners suffer from not legally protecting their businesses:
- Clients ghosting on payments
- Infringing on someone's trademark and having to rebrand completely 🙈🙈
- Clients requesting refunds on non-refundable services, programs, and online courses
- Clients demanding 24/7 access to coaches and OSPs
- Massive scope creep
- Repeated requests for postponements or cancellations of meetings from flaky clients
- Clients cancelling services early with no notice
- And so much more...
Set your podcast up for success with the right legal foundation!
What our clients say
Online business owners happy to work with us:
“This has been a blessing for my online coaching business. Prior to joining, I knew about the importance of having my legal ducks in a row, but I didn’t really know where to start and all of it seemed overwhelming. Now I have everything I need to protect me and my business, AND Mairin has made it easy to understand and implement with her fill-in-the-blank templates and step-by-step videos. The bonus legal Q&A was like icing on the cake. Now that my legal matters are sorted, I feel a big sense of relief and confidence as a legit business owner. This program is worth every penny."
Alina Nikishina
Business Hypnosis, Coach & Mentor
“10 stars!! If you are an entrepreneur, Mairin's contracts are essential. This has been a game changer for the security of my business (and anxiety). Mairin’s work is thorough and detailed, yet easy to digest. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Do yourself a favor and protect your assets.”
Megan Lund
Life, Health & Fitness Coach
The Megan Lund Initiative
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have questions about Podcasting Legally?
I don't even have a name for my podcast yet or a launch date. Should I still take this workshop?
Absolutely. This workshop will give you the action steps and information you need whenever you're ready to get started. Bonus: knowing the steps you'll need to take can massively reduce overwhelm and procrastination with regard to starting your podcast because you'll have a clear path.
I can't attend the workshop live. Should I still enroll?
Yes. Everyone who enrolls will have access to the recording for the lifetime of the workshop. Along with the recording, you'll also receive sample disclaimers you can customize and use for your show notes.
What if I have questions?
There will be a 15 minute Q&A session at the end! And you'll have access to the recording of the workshop for the lifetime of the workshop, so you can always go back and revisit any subjects you need to.
If I enroll in this workshop, is Mairin my lawyer?
No. Obviously, I'm an attorney, but taking this workshop does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship between you and me or you and Solivagant Legal and we can’t offer personalized legal advice. This workshop will give you the tools and knowledge you need to legally launch your podcast, and you'll have the opportunity to ask Mairin questions at the end of the workshop, but Mairin is not your lawyer for your business or your podcast.
If you have legal questions specific to your business/podcast, you can book a Power Hour and have 60 minutes 1:1 with Mairin.
Is this just for U.S. based podcasters?
Nope! While trademark search we'll do in the workshop is U.S.-specific, the same concepts apply globally. Likewise, everything else we'll cover, from the contract information, to disclaimers and more, is relevant and applicable globally.