Founder's Fika

Putting yourself out there is always a scary thing. Putting yourself out there when you have kids and you're half of all of the income stream in your house is even harder. While many of us have done it, few have come out of a bad risk situation even stronger and better than they planned. Today, we have the pleasure of learning from Clover and Bloom founder, Merri Haren. Merri came to us in a bad situation that was out of her control. She got tangled in a mess caused by an insecure photographer who failed to adhere to industry standards and pulled the wool over her eyes. Merri's attempt to branch out to the California market from Ohio by second shooting ended up costing her out of pocket, and a pro-longed legal battle that did nothing but sully the images as a result of the tainted experience. Listen as we walk through the ordeal and how Merri has come out of this continuing to thrive and grow. Good gals do finish first!

See you September 18!

Deanna and Desiree take a close look at their Q3 journey. They dive into a deep discussion about practical changes that small business owners can consider, including the specific adjustments that Desiree has guided Deanna to implement in her own business. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna and Desiree talk about AI and their thoughts on the Writers' Strike. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Maybe we're biased, but this might be the best one yet-certainly, our favorite! And it all started with a spite jar. Deanna and Desiree talk about external pitfalls and, removing bad habits, and what has worked for them. No legal talk, just real talk today. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

They're back! After a much needed break, Deanna and Desiree are back to talk about the issue that everyone wants to know about, but don't know it until it's too late. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Contents: Show notes: Link to discover and go City Pass 12:20: Arbitration 24:45: Settlement 28:12: Mediation 31.27: Lawsuit 39:12 The takeaway-how does this information impact what you decide to put in your contract? Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna and Desiree get in the wayback machine and review recent sexual orientation discrimination cases through a law school approach. Because the law is still evolving in this area, and headlines are easier to understand than the case text, it's no wonder people misconstrue rulings based only on the overly broad lamen synopsis in the media. This is definitely a tough topic to cover, but it's so important for people to understand the interplay between business rights and discrimination laws. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Happy Juneteenth! In this episode, Deanna and Desiree reflect on their weekend adventure at the county fair. They discuss the importance of trying new things and putting yourself in places where your ideal clients are, and your competition isn't. This valuable lesson applies to all small business owners, as they share their experiences promoting the estate planning and immigration side of Deanna's business. Tune in to gain insights on expanding your reach and connecting with potential customers in unexpected ways. Donate to Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary: https://saleranch.org/ Promotional Items: https://fullypromoted.com/

Deanna and Desiree catch up after a week off. Desiree discusses her first trip without kids since having kids, first time being invited to a wedding as a guest only, and first time at an all-inclusive resort. Deanna catches us up on the upcoming fundraiser for Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary and the donations needed for a silent and live auction. The ladies share tips and thoughts on working while traveling at __:__. Donate to Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary: https://saleranch.org/ Free VPN site: https://windscribe.com/download Mobile Passport Control App: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control Apple World Travel Adapter Kit: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD837AM/A/apple-world-travel-adapter-kit

Join Deanna and Desiree in this inspiring episode of Founder's Fika as they explore the journey of Morgan Kennedy, the Fearless Founder of Balance Creative Agency. From her beginnings as a wedding photographer to her transformation into a business consultant and brand strategist, Morgan has consistently pushed the boundaries of her creative pursuits. Discover how her background and experiences have shaped her innovative approach to branding and marketing, as she shares invaluable insights on harnessing creativity and driving business growth. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

In this episode, Desiree and Deanna discuss what to keep in mind when hiring professionals like lawyers and accountants and the red flags to be aware of. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Crowd sourced questions! Thank you to everyone who responded to our questions and polls. The myths for today are: Model release v. License v. Copyright C corp v. S corp v. LLC v. Inc. How much to charge for gas v. travel costs v. tax deductible Coordinator can hire their own photographer and get it published Putting your pricing on your website is gauche Charging sales tax will make me less competitive Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

The elephant in the room. You can't talk about building a successful business without talking about money. Deanna and Desiree use their professional backgrounds in money management, debt harassment and wealth building to inform their thoughts on money issues in small businesses. In this episode, we talk about the basics to consider when you run your own business. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

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The companion episode to our earlier LLC episode. Deanna and Desiree talk about how LLCs function, how to think about when you should have one, and how to maintain yours. Desiree also rants about how the law sausage gets made and the underrepresentation of small business owners in the conversation around business requirements. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna and Desiree celebrate Deanna's birthday by recounting disappointing past presents. Oh, and we also talk about scams that small businesses should look out for. Skip to 17:35 to get to the business. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify! Where Desiree got her maker's mark: Etsy store HouseCozyLivingStore ID Theft and Scams info: https://consumerjusticeclinic.squarespace.com/scams-and-id-theft IC3.gov 💬 Join⁠⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Learn more about Desiree and Deanna's personality traits based on astrological insights from the Pattern app! Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way! 💬 Join⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna teaches Desiree about the other work she does - estate planning! In this episode, we navigate the importance of having an estate plan, the difference between a Will and a Trust, what happens if you don't have a plan, DIY options versus working with an attorney, and considerations when hiring an attorney. Deanna also talks about the importance of parents of minor children naming both temporary and long-term guardians for their children (outside their will) in case they become incapacitated or worse. See below for a link to get your free temporary guardian form from DeCosimo Law. Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way! 💬 Join⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠ 📑 Temporary Guardian form Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna and Desiree take a look back at their "New Year, New Me" episode and discuss tips for going into Q2 strong. Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way! 💬 Join⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.

Deanna and Desiree talk about finding the silver lining and offer suggestions for common problems. Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way! 💬 Join⁠⁠ our Slack⁠⁠ for free 📸 Deanna: ⁠⁠DeCosimoLaw.Creatives⁠⁠ 📸 Desiree: ⁠⁠Creatives.Legal.Resource⁠⁠ 🔖 ⁠⁠Template shop⁠⁠ Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.