End of Year Legal Audit By far and away, my #1 piece of advice in legally preparing for a new year? If you want things done right, they can't be rushed. Of course, it's hard to plan ahead if you don't know in advance what your business will require, right? Therefore, I hope this Annual Planning Guide will help to clarify & demystify the time clock a bit, so you can plan ahead prudently for the year to come. One thing to note: (aside from IRS rules), there are few legal requirements with a...
22 days ago • 3 min read
When we first created the Creative Law Foundry™, it was designed to give creatives the tools they needed to customize their contracts themselves. But we realized something important — the tools alone aren’t enough if you don’t have the education to understand them. So, last month, we added our entire education library to every Creative Law Foundry™ membership. Then, we took it a step further by adding contract credits too. Because the real power comes when you have both: 👉 the knowledge to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
We’ve been working on an update that makes it easier than ever to build a solid legal foundation. Creative Law Foundry™ memberships now include contracts! Previously, contract templates and memberships were two separate tools that worked together. You had to figure out which contract you needed first — and only then could you join the Foundry™ to learn how to use it. Now, you can join the Foundry™, head to the Education Library to learn what you need, use your contract credits to redeem the...
2 months ago • 3 min read
I have a question for you, Reader Are you skipping the legal stuff because you don't feel like you have something worth protecting? Last week, I was sitting in a mastermind with two of my favorite local marketers (shoutout Omaha) building our Black Friday campaigns. We were swapping ideas and I started explaining what we’ve been building inside the Creative Law Foundry™ and how we’re helping creative entrepreneurs actually understand what’s in their contracts, instead of editing templates...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Creative Law Foundry™ Feature Update Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make the biggest difference. Like being able to log in once and access everything you need. Over the past few months, our team has been moving 12+ hours of courses and webinars into the Creative Law Foundry™, meaning... Members can now access all of our courses, webinars, and legal education in the same place as your contract templates and contract customizer inside the Creative Law Foundry™ (Don't worry, if you're...
3 months ago • 4 min read
The leaves are changing. 🍂 The pumpkins are on porches. And savvy business owners are protecting their work. Here’s why business owners like you love the Creative Law Foundry™: The Contract Builder → Answer a few guided questions and your contract is ready to use. In 15 minutes or less. AskLex™ AI Legal Assistant → Get quick answers to the “my client asked....” and “what happens if…?” questions. Education Library → Short, digestible lessons that cut through the jargon and tell you exactly...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Tomorrow marks the start of Q4. For many business owners it can feel like the end of the year. But for the savvy business owner? It’s a starting line. A chance to step back, take stock, and make sure you're set to end the year strong. For many creatives, the next 3 months will be the largest revenue months of the whole year. You mean there's still time? YES! And I have an easy starting place for you... Q4 is the perfect time to run a legal audit of your business. Dot your Is and...
4 months ago • 1 min read
On September 1st, a new law went into effect in Texas that directly impacts any business sending text messages to Texas residents. If you use SMS as part of your marketing or client communications, here’s what you need to know: If you are sending text or voice messages to any residents in Texas, you must register as a telemarketer with Texas’s Public Utilities Commission. Businesses must register with the Texas Public Utilities Commission and renew annually ($200 fee) via this form:...
4 months ago • 1 min read
We’re officially halfway through phase-1 of our build-out with our full-stack dev team—and I have to say, it feels like we’re finally moving from our proof-of-concept app into our DREAM app. Yes, that means bi-weekly three-hour calls where we walk through every single detail with developers and UX designers. But it’s worth it. Because my #1 goal with the Creative Law Foundry™ has always been this: to make it EASY for you to use. To hold your hand through the legal process. Business can be...
4 months ago • 1 min read