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Setting a Solid Legal Foundation for Your Podcast | Gordon Firemark
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Most podcasters have yet to take steps toward legally protecting the business and brand behind their podcast. That's because the legal side of content creation seems complex and intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) explains how an LLC can protect your content while legitimizing your podcast and even save you money! Get ready to learn how you can benefit from using an LLC to lay a solid foundation for your podcast!
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/271
Takeaways
Podcasters should consider their podcast as a business and be aware of the risks they face.
Forming an LLC can provide liability protection, flexible management and financial structures, potential tax benefits, and increased credibility.
Alternatives like insurance and strong contracts can be viable options if an LLC is not the right fit.
Consultation with a lawyer and tax advisor is recommended when considering forming an LLC.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Considering Your Podcast as a Business
02:06 Risks Faced by Podcasters
03:02 The Need for Legal Protection
03:58 What is an LLC?
05:24 Benefits of Forming an LLC
07:19 Considerations for Not Forming an LLC
09:10 Steps to Forming an LLC
13:25 Reflection and Consultation
13:53 Summary and Closing Thoughts
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/271
Capítulos
1. The Importance of Considering Your Podcast as a Business (00:00:00)
2. Risks Faced by Podcasters (00:02:06)
3. The Need for Legal Protection (00:03:02)
4. What is an LLC? (00:03:58)
5. Benefits of Forming an LLC (00:05:24)
6. Considerations for Not Forming an LLC (00:07:19)
7. Steps to Forming an LLC (00:09:10)
8. Reflection and Consultation (00:13:25)
9. Summary and Closing Thoughts (00:13:53)
304 episódios
Manage episode 407725328 series 2794086
Most podcasters have yet to take steps toward legally protecting the business and brand behind their podcast. That's because the legal side of content creation seems complex and intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) explains how an LLC can protect your content while legitimizing your podcast and even save you money! Get ready to learn how you can benefit from using an LLC to lay a solid foundation for your podcast!
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/271
Takeaways
Podcasters should consider their podcast as a business and be aware of the risks they face.
Forming an LLC can provide liability protection, flexible management and financial structures, potential tax benefits, and increased credibility.
Alternatives like insurance and strong contracts can be viable options if an LLC is not the right fit.
Consultation with a lawyer and tax advisor is recommended when considering forming an LLC.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Considering Your Podcast as a Business
02:06 Risks Faced by Podcasters
03:02 The Need for Legal Protection
03:58 What is an LLC?
05:24 Benefits of Forming an LLC
07:19 Considerations for Not Forming an LLC
09:10 Steps to Forming an LLC
13:25 Reflection and Consultation
13:53 Summary and Closing Thoughts
MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/271
Capítulos
1. The Importance of Considering Your Podcast as a Business (00:00:00)
2. Risks Faced by Podcasters (00:02:06)
3. The Need for Legal Protection (00:03:02)
4. What is an LLC? (00:03:58)
5. Benefits of Forming an LLC (00:05:24)
6. Considerations for Not Forming an LLC (00:07:19)
7. Steps to Forming an LLC (00:09:10)
8. Reflection and Consultation (00:13:25)
9. Summary and Closing Thoughts (00:13:53)
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