Minute of Your Time

Having enough business that a team becomes necessary is an exciting milestone for any entrepreneur. But before you hand over those tasks taking way too much of your time, think twice about legally protecting what you are handing over. In this episode we will cover the 4 legal docs you need before hiring/scaling your team to protect your business, your money, your client and vendor contacts and more. Plus on this episode's headlines information on why you need to think twice before trusting AI to write your privacy policy or any legal contract Social Minute: www.rake.org Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  LinkedIn: Shay M Lawson Esq The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on this podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson or the Law Firm of Lawson McKinley and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

Money and Sales are two of the most uncomfortable parts of the process for many entrepreneurs. In this episode we breakdown: How to Close Sales WITHOUT being Salesy How to Set Your Prices AND When to Raise Your Rates How to Overcoming Objections to Pricing or Requests for Discounts As always we have: Times We Live In: Kelis vs Beyonce [WATCH FOX5DC COMMENTARY HERE] Social Minute: Supporting Local Libraries Minute in Time: Tai Randolph x The Suga/Hartbeat Productions [LISTEN TO THE SUGA HERE] Other Links Mentioned in the Episode: Maya Elious - [Built to Impact] Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on this podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

When should you hire a lawyer, a CPA, a business coach? How much should it cost? Do I need them on retainer? Episode 37 of the MOYT podcast discusses these three members of any business dream team: Whether to hire a lawyer flat fee or retainer Why you need a CPA at the beginning How to select the best professionals for your business,  Managing pricing of paying for professional services, and  When to get a business coach or mentor.  Plus: Times We Live In: Taking A Social Media Break for Sanity Social Minute: Volunteerism when Dollars are Tight Minute of Time: Barack Obama's Dream Team Draft Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on this podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

How healthy is your business? How do you know what could use a tune up before things start to go wrong? On this weeks episode host @shaymlawson shares the 3 tests every entrepreneur should be doing annually to check the health of your business.  Show Outline Season 3 Welcome Times We Live In : Supreme Court x Roe v Wade Part of the Process: Business Health Check Social Minute: Goldmine & Coco Backpack Drive Part of the Process: Summary + Bonus Tip Minute in Time: Back to the Future Show Links Backpack Drive Amazon Wish List Business Health Checklist Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson   The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice.  **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

Have you ever been tempted to mix business and pleasure? Is it possible or should you stay clear? Staying sane in a relationship is a struggle for 90% of people without mixing in the stress of doing business. So how is it possible to build a successful business, follow your purpose, and stay married?  Jessica Larché Washington + Sean Washington of Decide to Live TV join the podcast to share the raw untold secrets of how they have built a successful media company, held down full time careers, served the community, AND kept their sanity and marriage in tact.  We cover: Business Before Marriage Finding Your Purpose  What to Do When You've Bitten Off More Than You Can Chew Knowing When & How to Give Space Pushing Your Partner Through Doubt & Failure Finding Balance and Time for Romance To learn more about Parents Against Bullying and to support their mission visit: https://www.pabva.com/ You can follow Sean & Jessica online: @seanmwashington @jessicaonajourney Follow the Show and Host online:  IG: @moytpodcast  IG: @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson  The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

If you are struggling to get traction in new markets or feel like you are spinning your wheels attracting brand partners and sponsors then this episode is for you. On this episode, Jason Mowatt, owner and founder of Trap Karaoke joins the podcast to talk about the behavioral economics behind building successful brands. As one of my favorite clients Jason and I have travelled the world and closed some amazing deals along the way with sponsors and brand partners like Apple Music, Pandora, AT&T and more. We chat about the one thing he wished people knew about social media marketing and how to work on your own terms with sponsors and partners. So grab your pen and paper, this episode is quick and dirty and well worth the ride! Follow Trap Karaoke: IG: @trapkaraoke Web: www.trapkaraoke.com Never been to Trap Karaoke? Wondering what it's like? Well...ASSEMBLE YOUR SQUARDON Join the Be A Match Registry and Join the Million Swag Surf to Raise Awareness for the Fight Against Bone Cancer. Follow the Show and Host online: IG: @moytpodcast IG: @shaymlawson FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq. Twitter: @shaymlawson The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

Would you like to work five hours a week and generate around $30K a month? Well that is exactly what Kelsey Kerslake, founder and creative director of Pinegate Road, did after losing child care at the START of the pandemic! On this episode Kelsey shares with us the secret method to the five hour work week and building a team and staff you can love and trust to run your business.  We Cover: Where to Begin to Automate and Delegate as a Creative  What Systems/Documents to Ensure Quality Work+ Protect Business  How to Handle Introducing Your Staff to Clients Sold on YOU The Genius Method to Creating the 5hr Work Week The Contracts and Policies to Put in Place When Hiring to Protect Yourself and Your Brand You can find Kelsey + Pinegate Road + The Aligned Business Programs here: www.pinegateroad.com www.instagram.com/pinegateroad You can learn more about Solo to CEO here: www.solo-ceo.com Follow the Show and Host online: IG: @moytpodcast IG: @shaymlawson FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq. Twitter: @shaymlawson The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice.  **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **  

When are festivals coming back?! Will live events ever be the same? Tiwa Works the Founder and Producer of the massively successful ABE in Lagos and one of the largest live events for college students in the US, Atlanta Greek Picnic, joins the podcast this week to chat about: The Future of Live Events, Networking with Industry Gatekeepers Building Business Abroad  How to Plan for the Reemergence of Live Events Post-Pandemic PLUS we dive into his other ventures in Real Estate and Tech Entrepreneurship to discuss; Where to Look for Good Real Estate Advice How to Spot Scammer "Experts" on Twitter/IG/ and Clubhouse The Basic Due Diligence Every Entrepreneur Should do BEFORE Investing Why Business Bankers Should be your BFF  Follow Tiwa and Learn More About His Events: linktr.ee/tiwaworks https://eventnoire.com/abe-lagos/ https://atlantagreekpicnic.com/ Follow the Show and Host online: IG: @moytpodcast IG @shaymlawson  FB: Shay M. Lawson, Esq.  Twitter: @shaymlawson   The materials and information contained on this podcast and site are for informational purposes only and you should not consider anything on podcast or show notes as personalized legal advice. **This podcast is also not intended to create (nor does it) an attorney-client relationship between Shay M. Lawson and you. You should not act upon any information contained in this content without first seeking professional legal counsel. **

Taking a look at an article I wrote for REVOLT TV in 2016 on "3 reasons why Trump as president isn't as bad as you think". Because it was actually way worse than I could have ever imagined. And although I got some things right in the assessment, I was way off on others I could have never imagined even in the best episode of Black Mirror. I also give my takeaways and inspiration from our 2020 Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman SOUND OFF: What did you think in 2016? Did you anticipate the last 4 years going the way they did? What's your biggest take away moving into 2021 and a new administration under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris? REVOLT ARTICLE: https://www.revolt.tv/2016/11/9/20817617/3-reasons-why-trump-as-president-isn-t-as-bad-as-you-think NYT Article on the 160 Republicans Who Did NOT Endorse Trump: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/29/us/politics/at-least-110-republican-leaders-wont-vote-for-donald-trump-heres-when-they-reached-their-breaking-point.html Amanda Gorman's Complete Inaugural Poem: https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1351948882255626241