►EPISODE 265: Legal Essentials for Creatives with Guide My Business
Think your business contracts are airtight? Think again. In this essential episode, Michelle sits down with Gabby Moussa: the legal expert who helps creatives and entrepreneurs dodge some of the most common (and costly) mistakes. From why relying on AI like ChatGPT for your contracts can backfire, to simple steps you can take right now to protect yourself, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on contracts, intellectual property, LLCs, and everything small business owners really need to know— but might be avoiding. Before your next client project, hit play. Your future self (and your bank account) will thank you.
Gabby Moussa is a partner at Guide My Business, a boutique law firm specializing in business and real estate transactions. She advises entrepreneurs, developers, and growing companies on deal structures, brand protection, agreement negotiations, and navigating complex legal issues with a practical, business-focused approach.
In today's episode, we cover the following:
How she started her own firm
Why you don't want AI to write your contracts
Terminology to know in contracts
Legal considerations for small businesses
Service agreements and intellectual property
How to protect yourself as a woman in business
Contract negotiation philosophies
Business partnerships and dispute provisions
Hiring 1099 contractors vs. W2 employees
Current legal trends and challenges
Remote work trends and classification implications
Professionalism, reputation, and social consequences
Strategies for business breakups and difficult conversations
Litigation, enforcement, proactive and reactive legal strategy
The cost of omitting legal formalities at the start
RESOURCES:
Episode 190: How to Own Your Own Brand with Guide My Business
Guest info:
To learn more about Gabby and Guide My Business, follow them on Instagram @GuideMyBusiness and @GabbyMoussa and visit their website, GuideMyBusiness.co
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