On Your Terms®
Episodes
93. Sustainable Scaling [ft. Business & Mindset Coach, Naomi Powell]
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Powell is the owner of The Lifestyle Edit, and she joins me to chat about business, money mindset, and how our childhood and experiences influen...
92. Which Legal Contract Do You Need?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what contracts you need depending on what you offer? In this week’s “Sam’s Sidebar,” you'll learn about the contracts and policies...
91. Business Expenses 101
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unsure about what qualifies as a business expense? Confused about when you can start counting them or what happens to expenses incurred before...
90. The Ultimate Bundle® FAQs: Answered!
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into your most-asked questions about my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®. In this episode, you’ll hear…How the Ultimate ...
89. How to Legally Protect Your Online Business
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first-time ever, you can now access my full-length live legal training via podcast format! You’re busy. There’s a lot going on. At th...
88. What's in the Ultimate Bundle®?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you’re going to hear all about what’s inside of my signature program, the Ultimate Bundle®! If you’re new to the Bundle - or have be...
87. The Ultimate Bundle® IRL: How Real Customers Use it to Legally Protect Themselves
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard me describe the Ultimate Bundle®, but nothing gives you a better picture than hearing from people who use it daily in their business.&...
86. What can coaches legally do?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the legal boundaries of what coaches can and cannot do. I explain what scope of practice is and why it is important for c...
85. The Worst Online Business Myths: Busted
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard advice that sounded too good to be true? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the real truth behind some of the most com...
84. Is business insurance worth it?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about whether or not business insurance is really worth it — and why.In this episode, you’ll hear…Whether busin...
83. Legally Protect Your Online Biz: The Bare Minimum that Produces Results
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we don’t know what we don’t know, we tend to build stuff up in our head. That’s especially true when it comes to legally protecting your on...
82. Is my biz legally protected enough?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking all about what you need to do — at least officially — to legally protect your online business so you have the pea...
81. Do You Really Believe In Your Business? (You're Not Alone)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We could all use a bit of a pep talk now and then, right? Running your own business is hard, especially as a woman. People will often belittle your bu...
80. What Can You Do Legally if Your Client Quits?
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do if a client quits — or if you want to fire them.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why it’s import...
79. Feeling Business Burnout? Honor Your Energy
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody wants to be burnt out from their business. But it often feels inevitable, and so many business owners approach entrepreneurship as “all or no...
78. Can I Work With Clients Overseas?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all about working with clients overseas. We’re going to touch on something that we don’t talk about enough when it come...
77. Small Business Taxes 101 [ft. CPA, Keila Hill-Trawick, Little Fish Accounting]
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk small business taxes. It’s a confusing, occasionally frightening, topic for many business owners — and rightly so! I have Keila of Li...
76. Can I use the © without registering?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all about if you can legally use the © symbol, known as the copyright symbol, and whether or not you have anything registe...
75. How to Plan Your Business Year [free guide!]
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planning out the next year of business in advance has been a game-changer for me — and it can be for you, too! This year, despite a number of person...
74. What happens to my business if I die?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re answering questions about who owns your business if you pass away — and why it’s super important to start thinking about that n...
73. What 2022 Was Actually Like For Me (+ Free Annual Planning Guide for You!)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of every year, I take the time to reflect on the past 12 months, both personally and professionally, and how the two played together. In th...
72. What Else Does Your Biz Need Besides an LLC?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re answering questions about liabilities beyond LLCs. In this episode, you’ll hear…What liability is — and why it matters t...
71. Legal Tips for Speaking Engagements
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many business owners, speaking can be a huge way to make some money and gain awareness for your work. Whether you’re looking to start getting in...
70. Ask Me Anything Q&A [business, grief, legal & behind the scenes!]
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to have your business, legal, or even personal questions answered directly by me? That’s what we’re doing here, where I opene...
69. What Coaches Can Legally Do (Scope of Practice Part 2)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scope of practice couldn’t be more important in coaching and advisor-type careers. Understanding what you’re actually legally allowed to do and no...
68. Permission to Slow Down & Do Things On Your Terms
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Out of everything I’ve learned over the years of running a business, there’s one thing I wish I could go back and give myself the permission to do...
67. The Online Coach's Guide to What to Email Your List
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to talk all about email lists! In the first part of our series on email lists, we talked all about list-building strategies—with or wit...
66. Hiring, Leadership & Team Building 101 [ft. HR Expert, Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting]
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting is a friend of mine as well as a colleague I’ve hired to help in my own business. I’m bringing her onto the ...
65. How to Build an Email List (with & without freebies!)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
List building advice is everywhere these days—from putting pop-ups on your website to creating “opt-ins” that give people a reason to sign up—...
64. Hiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might be getting ready to hire, you might even have some contractors or employees working for you. Wherever you are in that process, you’ll want...
63. Cooking, Overcoming Obstacles & Building an Empire [Guest Interview with Chef Mike Solomonov]
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m all about getting outside of your industry for ideas and inspiration. Thinking outside the box has played a big part in the success of my busine...
62. How I Plan My Week for My 7-Figure Business
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business owners have a lot on their plate—trust me, I get it! Over the years I’ve found a helpful way to structure my weeks so that I can get a to...
61. Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate Bundle®
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing with you the backstory behind my signature product, the Ultimate Bundle®! I want you to experience it from the perspec...
60. My Secret Success Strategy: Taking the 30,000 ft View of Your Business
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re in the weeds it can be hard to see what the big picture is. Sometimes in business, we need to zoom out and see the whole thing from above...
59. How to Be a Great Stage Speaker (+ speaking tips from Guest Mike Pacchione!)
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the ConvertKit Craft + Commerce conference—which was full of mind-blowing moments for me—I attended a workshop hosted by the mega-talented spea...
58. Paying Yourself 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations: Your Business, LLC has just made a sale! Time to go shopping—right? Hold up! That money actually belongs to your business, not to y...
57. Moving? What You Need to do to Register Your Business in Another State
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you run a business and you’re thinking of moving? The moving process can already be enough of a hassle before you even consider the legal ramific...
56. Mindset, Limiting Beliefs & Visualization [ft. Mindset Coach, Jen Diaz]
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Diaz is the real deal when it comes to coaching. She’s a mindset and success coach who I personally work with and she knows her stuff when it co...
55. Blowing the Lid on the Biggest Online Coaching Secrets
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve seen a lot of nonsense in the online business industry—both during my time in it and well before then. I want to pull back the curtain a bit ...
54. Everything I Learned at ConvertKit's Craft + Commerce Conference (mind blown!)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got back from ConvertKit’s Craft + Commerce Conference in Boise, Idaho and my mind was BLOWN!The online business world is changing and we...
53. The Millionaire Myth in Online Business
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people throw around the word “millionaire” but when you look at the numbers it’s clear they are using a different definition of million...
52. What's a D/B/A and Do I Need One?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a d/b/a? You may have heard the term d/b/a before, but you don’t really understand what it is or whether or not you need one. Maybe you’ve...
51. Goal Setting, Productivity & Evergreen Content [ft. Online Business Strategist, Louise Henry]
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel exhausted—but you can’t quite pinpoint what you actually did that day? It can feel overwhelming run...
50. What I've Learned From Starting a Podcast
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like just yesterday I started this podcast—and at the same time like I’ve been thinking about starting one forever. It’s been a great c...
49. How to Legally Protect Your Online Course
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Courses are the backbone of my business, and I’ve helped thousands of other people run and sell legally legit courses in their businesses.Even if yo...
48. Do You Need a Business Coach?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People ask me all the time: “Do I really need a business coach?” And my answer usually surprises people. There are plenty of great business coache...
47. Losing My Dad, Emergency Plans & Push/Rest
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode talks about cancer, loss, and grief.When you’re running a business, you still have to manage to live your life alongsi...
46. Your business’ growth is bigger than you (From the archives)
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A while back on Instagram, I posted about something I do to save money at the grocery store and someone commented: “Why do you care about saving mon...
45. Four Tips for Sending Legally Protected Emails
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re used to sending emails person to person, nothing could be more straightforward. But when you’re representing a business – even if th...
44. What's the Deal with ™️ © ® Symbols and Can I Use Them?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legalese can sometimes feel like a different language altogether, and let’s be real, all of the symbols you see everywhere don’t help! What's the ...
43. BTS: When My Website Got Stolen by Another Attorney
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As business owners, we work hard to make our businesses run, from our websites to our social media content to our copy. But what if someone else saw y...
42. Business Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You BIG
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get so many questions (and hear so much bad advice floating around) relating to business insurance. One of the worst things that could happen is thi...
41. Feel behind in biz? Listen to this.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you not where you want to be in business? Either you feel like you’re not making as much money as you should be, your social media isn’t getti...
40. Facebook Ads 101: The MUST Know Info on How Ads Can Help Your Business Grow
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding out my three-part series on marketing your business with evergreen content, I wanted to address the elephant in the room: Facebook ads. Helpi...
39. How to Price Your Offers
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One question haunts entrepreneurs and business owners around the world: how am I supposed to price my product? Whether it’s feeling uncomfortable pr...
38. How to Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel with Katie Steckly
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
None of us want our businesses beholden to the latest algorithm change or social media platforms, right? That’s why we’re focusing on creating eve...
37. My Biggest Launch Yet: Behind the Scenes & Takeaways!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My recent Ultimate Bundle® launch was my biggest ever, and I want to take you behind the scenes and share what I did differently, what I learned, and...
36. How to Grow Your Business on Instagram (Guest Episode with Natasha Samuel)
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Samuel is the host of The Shine Online Podcast and an Instagram strategist that helps small businesses… well, shine online. Through intensiv...
35. What to Do if Your Business Gets Sued
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s probably everyone’s worst business fear: getting a nastygram from a lawyer letting you know you’re being sued. You probably don’t even wa...
34. Personal Catch-Up (Take a Peek Behind the Scenes!)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been dropping all sorts of high-quality legal and business knowledge on the regular, so I thought it might be fun to take a step back and catc...
33. What Other People Think of Your Business – Does it Really Matter?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have it totally mixed up when we think of who’s to blame for why our business isn’t growing, why we don’t feel confident, or why we struggle ...
32. Should We Always Be in Growth Mode in Our Biz?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the term “In business, if you’re not growing you’re dying” – but how true is it? In the online business industry particul...
31. Don't Know if You Need to Legally Protect Your Business Yet? Hear These Stories First
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When do you know it’s time to legally protect your business?Today I’m bringing you conversations with three incredible and varied entrepreneurs –...
30. The 5 Best Investments I've Made in My Business
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common pieces of advice you hear when starting a business is to “invest in yourself” or “invest in your business.” I completel...
29. 10 Reasons Why My First Business Was an Epic Failure
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are quick to talk about their successes – after all, it feels good to share our wins publicly – but we can often learn much more from our f...
28. If I Started Over (What I'd Do Differently & Exactly the Same)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I started my online business, over five years ago, I had no clue what I was doing or that it would end up being anything close to what it is toda...
27. The Tech Tools That Helped Me Grow My Business (& What I've Ditched!)
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many options for tech tools out there – how do you find the ones that help your business sing, grow, and thrive? It can be such a hassl...
26. Should You Really Run Facebook Ads? (Yes, But Here’s When)
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to believe everyone you hear online talking about Facebook ads, you’d either believe they are the one true answer to all of your busines...
25. Creating Brand Loyalists & Future Buyers
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re anything like me, you need more than one thing to talk about in your business – otherwise, you – and your followers! – might just lo...
24. Why You Should Treat Your Clients the Way Olive Garden Does
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you believe Olive Garden is fine dining or low brow, one thing you have to admit is that they are doing something right – and no, it’s not...
23. 2021 Recap: What It's Really Been Like to Grow a 7-Figure Business This Year
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of the year, which often brings a time of planning and reflection. While we previously discussed how to plan out your business year, I ...
22. How to Plan Your Business Year (free guide!)
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re approaching the new year, which means for many of us that it’s time to start planning out how we’ll run our businesses after the calendar ...
21. 3 Things You Should NEVER Do on a Sales Call (& What to Do Instead)
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your time is valuable. As a business owner, you spend a lot of that time pursuing leads and, more specifically, making sales calls. Love it or hate it...
20. 5 Ways to Avoid Difficult Clients (Stop Legal Problems Before They Start!)
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all had problem clients – I know I have. Whether we find out after the fact or learn how to recognize warning signs, not everyone we work wi...
19. How to Legally Share Content (Don’t be a Copycat!)
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to create and share content respectfully and properly online. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to draw the line between inspiration...
18. 10 Easy Instagram Reels Tips (+ How to Use Music Legally)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram Reels: You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em – or sometimes a bit of both all at once. If you listen to all the people out there, you’...
17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online Businesses
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Online businesses aren’t immune to the laws, regulations, and rules that traditional brick-and-mortar businesses have to follow – despite what som...
16. Self-Talk, Social Media + Finding our Way [ft. Mindset Coach, Katie Horwitch]
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self-talk plays a huge role in our lives, especially for anyone who’s putting themselves out on the wire in a public forum like social media. Today,...
15. REVEALED: What Used to Work in Marketing Doesn't Work Anymore (+ what works now)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a trip back in time to when I first started my online business. What was the marketing landscaping looking like and what was going on in ...
14. How to Market Your Evergreen Product (+ Which Platforms You Should Be On!)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t you love to create a marketing strategy that sells your product on autopilot and amplifies your impact in a BIG way? It’s not as far-fetc...
13. How to Create a Program That Sells Itself
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve experienced both success and failure when it comes to starting a business. I’m not ashamed to admit it because knowing what works and what do...
12. How to Find Clients for Your Online Business (without ads!)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re kicking off the first in a three-part series to help you make the transition from a startup business owner to soldout and scaling. ...
11. So You Want to Write a Book? Your First Steps to Being an Author
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am in the early stages of writing my own book, and it is quite an adventure. I have put off writing this for so long because of all the worries I ha...
10. What Your Website Needs to Be Legally Protected
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being legally protected is going to help you build your business. With legal protection, you can be more comfortable and confident with putting yourse...
9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal Assets
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My goal is to make sure that you aren’t personally on the hook for whatever happens in your business – whether that’s getting sued, owing money,...
8. What Makes a Good Contract? How to Make Sure You're Protected
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Story time: I always knew I wanted to be an attorney, but there was one event that really set off my interest. In college I got involved in a bad hous...
7. The First 3 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business (Where to Start!)
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you super overwhelmed with legal advice? Have you taken in way too much information and can't figure out where to start? I will go over the three ...
6. Staying Nimble as an Entrepreneur
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you approach your business with a fixed mindset, you won’t be able to pivot when you need to. It’s inevitable that you’re going to have to ma...
5. What to Do When a Client is a Pain
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about issues that are a real PITA (that stands for pain in the…). The worst of these problems can come from your paying clien...
4. The 5 Most Dangerous Legal Myths I See Online
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3. Turning Pain & Hard Times Into Rocket Fuel for Your Business
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get personal. I’m sure there are people out there who are going through a lot right now – I’m one of them! In fact, the last three years...
2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scope of practice is one of the most requested topics in my community, and in my DMs, so we’re going to get down and dirty, talking about what you a...
1. Community Over Competition is BS: Tips to Navigate Your Competition in a Healthier Way
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There can be so much pressure to engage with people offering the same professional services that you do online – especially when you’re starting o...
00. Welcome to On Your Terms®
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, I'm Sam Vander Wielen, an attorney turned multi-seven-figure entrepreneur and the host of On Your Terms®, a podcast all about helping you legall...