In this episode host Dielle welcomes lawyer Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of the AWB Firm. They dive into crucial legal topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including contracts, intellectual property, client disputes, and the role of trademarks. Autumn offers practical advice for navigating legal issues and stresses the importance of understanding the legal landscape in which businesses operate. Tune in to learn how to protect your business, manage client relationships, and make informed decisions about legal matters. Join us for this insightful conversation aimed at empowering women of color in entrepreneurship.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:24 Meet Autumn Witt Boyd: Legal Expert for Entrepreneurs

03:02 Starting a Business: Legal Essentials

04:28 Contracts: Key Elements and Common Issues

17:34 Handling Client Issues and Refunds

24:20 Navigating Public Criticism and Testimonials

29:31 Marketing Promises and Legal Disclaimers

39:36 Navigating Business Freedom and Challenges

39:53 Understanding Trademarks: When and Why

41:37 Trademark Enforcement and Client Experiences

49:41 Business Entities: LLC, DBA, and S Corp Explained

56:46 The Importance of Business Insurance

01:00:02 AI in Legal Advice: Pros and Cons

01:05:20 Building a Legal Support Team

01:12:47 Conclusion and Free Legal Audit Offer

Autumn Witt Boyd

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For the 23% is the women of color business and entrepreneurship podcast hosted by multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Dielle Charon. Each week you'll learn how to grow your sales, money, and freedom so we can increase the 23% of business owners who are women of color.

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