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Ezra the Entertainer
Does this sound like your business?
Ezra creates content that entertains his audience. He might be a podcaster, musician, performer, or actor. He might monetize his audience through direct ticket sales for live performances, platforms like Patreon, or products like song downloads, t-shirts, or streaming videos.
If so, read on for hand-picked recommendations on legal topics that matter to businesses like Ezra’s!
(Didn’t quite hit the mark? Head here for handpicked recommendations for artist/maker businesses, coaching services, online course providers, freelancers, or affiliate marketers!)
01. Grab these freebies
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You don’t need to do every legal task now–but if you do these 5 you’ll be well on your way to legally protecting your business.
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Do you have policies on your website? If not, quickly and easily get them up by playing Mad Libs.
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Think you don’t need a business plan? I disagree! I think it’s one of the first legal-ish tasks you should do. But it needs to be long or stuffy.
02. Top posts for you
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Before you collaborate…
Were you approached about a collaboration? Make sure you can answer these questions before you dive in.
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Host a legit giveaway
Discover how to host a giveaway that grows your audience (and is on the legal up and up).
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How can you protect your online content?
Discover 5 practical ways to protect your content online. (And watermarks likely aren’t the answer!)
Join the artist’s Courtyard!
As a community member, you’ll benefit by:
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Taking Deliberate Action
Together, we’ll help you strengthen your business’ legal foundation and decide which legal projects will make the biggest impact in your creative business today.
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Accessing Legal Resources
Get access to our exclusive legal library of resources, tailored for creative businesses, so you can confidently complete each important legal project.
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Getting Practical Guidance
You’ll have access to your friendly and knowledgeable legal eagle (that’s me!) through our private mastermind calls, open Q&A sessions, live workshops, and weekly check-ins.
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Receiving Real Accountability
We’ll connect you with an intimate welcoming community of fellow creative business owners who will help you make steady progress towards your goals.