The Biggest LEGAL MISTAKES New Business Owners Make (w/ Attorney Sam Vander Wielen)

Legal mistakes new business owners make can cost you time, money, and peace of mind — so in today’s video I’m joined by attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to help you avoid them. We break down the three must-have foundations for getting legally protected: setting up your business properly (like an LLC), using the right contracts/terms, and choosing business insurance that actually covers what you do. Sam also shares why using ChatGPT to create contracts is risky, what key clauses many people miss, and how to confidently enforce your boundaries without feeling “mean.” If you’re starting a business (or cleaning things up after the fact), this video will help you get legally legit the smart way. Sam's links: Free Legal Workshop: https://samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/Legal-workshop/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq Legal Foundations Pack: https://samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/legal-foundations/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen Sam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamVanderWielen 00:00 Intro 00:48 Meet Sam + why she wrote her book 03:11 Evergreen content + email list growth strategy 06:14 The #1 mistake: waiting for legal protection 10:21 Should you hire an attorney for your LLC creation 12:34 Considerations for going into business with a partner 16:29 Contracts/terms/shop policies + clauses people miss 27:08 Business insurance basics + enforcing your boundaries 🔹 Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: https://gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT (list 3 video options) - what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: https://youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk - 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): https://youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8 - Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): https://youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E // LINKS Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business: https://www.gillianperkins.com Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: https://www.instagram.com/gillianzperkins/ // FILMING EQUIPMENT Main camera: https://amzn.to/3rhibrl Clip-on lav mic: https://amzn.to/46DwN4n Tripod: https://amzn.to/2w7sIJ6 Main light: https://amzn.to/3HHHhFX Other lights: https://amzn.to/2OKhzEv RBG light strip: https://amzn.to/3WmuPiR NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!