172: The Great Debate: To Trademark or Not?

Creator's MBA: Marketing Tips for Digital Product Entrepreneurs

Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Braden Drake from Not Your Average Law Firm to trademark three of my brands. Honestly, I waited way too long to do this, and I wanted to bring Braden on the podcast so you can avoid the same mistake.

In this episode, Braden will answer all your burning legal questions, like:

1. When should you consider trademarking your course, program, or brand name?
2. What do you need to protect your business and intellectual property?
3. How can you protect your personal assets?

And so much more!

Braden is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to legal and tax issues for online business owners like us.

His straightforward, practical advice makes complicated legal stuff easy to grasp and put into action. We’ll cover the essential steps every online business owner should take to make sure their business is legally sound and protected from any potential pitfalls.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing business, this episode is full of actionable insights to help you navigate the legal landscape with confidence.
Timestamps:

• [00:01:04] Introduction to Braden Drake and his legal expertise
• [00:03:23] Essential layers of legal protection for new online businesses
• [00:05:27] The importance of insurance and how to choose the right agent
• [00:08:41] Understanding business entities: LLC vs. S Corp
• [00:17:24] The significance of trademarks and when to file for them

Mentioned in this episode:

• Apply to work with Dr. Destini Copp here
• Where you can find Braden: Website and Instagram
• Braden’s Contract Club (affiliate link)
• Podcast Show Notes: https://www.destinicopp.com/podcast/legal

Apply to work with me here: https://destinicopp.com/apply