Have you ever said something so many times that you forget someone out there hasn't heard it yet? I had that moment this week. Yesterday, one of my business besties (and one of our amazing affiliates), asked how to incorporate legal education and *her affiliate code* into her program helping freelancers land more clients on sites like Upwork. Well, I rattled off the four agreements all business owners need and why... And then promptly remembered that most business owners don't have the luxury...
27 days ago • 4 min read
It's not to late to join us for a members-only Live Q&A with founder and lead attorney, Paige Hulse J.D. Tomorrow at 3pm CST we're hosting a real-time legal check-in for creative business owners in the Creative Law Foundry™. Paige will share what’s changing (and what’s worth paying attention to) in 2026, then we’ll dig into the most common questions we see from creatives who are growing, hiring, raising prices, collaborating, and getting more visible. If you’ve been on the fence about...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
This email includes affiliate links and we may receive a kickback when you click them. We only share about things we use, love and stand by 100%. Welcome to the first Monday of 2026! I don't know about you, but I holiday'ed HARD. I needed a true break. A chance to disconnect from work, gain some new perspective. But mostly, a chance to connect with my family and friends. And to reconnect with myself. Over the last couple years, I have redefined my relationship with the New Year. It is no...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
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...
2 months 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...
4 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...
4 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...
4 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...
5 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...
5 months ago • 1 min read