Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
Legal mistakes new business owners make can cost you time, money, and peace of mind — so in today’s video I’m joined by attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to help you avoid them. We break down the three must-have foundations for getting legally protected: setting up your business properly (like an LLC), using the right contracts/terms, and choosing business insurance that actually covers what you do. Sam also shares why using ChatGPT to create contracts is risky, what key clauses many people miss, and how to confidently enforce your boundaries without feeling “mean.” If you’re starting a business (or cleaning things up after the fact), this video will help you get legally legit the smart way.
Sam's links:
Free Legal Workshop: samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/Legal-workshop/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq
Legal Foundations Pack: samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/legal-foundations/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq
Sam's Instagram: instagram.com/samvanderwielen
Sam's YouTube: youtube.com/@SamVanderWielen
00:00 Intro
00:48 Meet Sam + why she wrote her book
03:11 Evergreen content + email list growth strategy
06:14 The #1 mistake: waiting for legal protection
10:21 Should you hire an attorney for your LLC creation
12:34 Considerations for going into business with a partner
16:29 Contracts/terms/shop policies + clauses people miss
27:08 Business insurance basics + enforcing your boundaries
🔹 Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT (list 3 video options)
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
Legal mistakes new business owners make can cost you time, money, and peace of mind — so in today’s video I’m joined by attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen to help you avoid them. We break down the three must-have foundations for getting legally protected: setting up your business properly (like an LLC), using the right contracts/terms, and choosing business insurance that actually covers what you do. Sam also shares why using ChatGPT to create contracts is risky, what key clauses many people miss, and how to confidently enforce your boundaries without feeling “mean.” If you’re starting a business (or cleaning things up after the fact), this video will help you get legally legit the smart way.
Sam's links:
Free Legal Workshop: samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/Legal-workshop/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq
Legal Foundations Pack: samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/legal-foundations/rOhbxf8KbgOnMbqq
Sam's Instagram: instagram.com/samvanderwielen
Sam's YouTube: youtube.com/@SamVanderWielen
00:00 Intro
00:48 Meet Sam + why she wrote her book
03:11 Evergreen content + email list growth strategy
06:14 The #1 mistake: waiting for legal protection
10:21 Should you hire an attorney for your LLC creation
12:34 Considerations for going into business with a partner
16:29 Contracts/terms/shop policies + clauses people miss
27:08 Business insurance basics + enforcing your boundaries
🔹 Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT (list 3 video options)
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
