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Episode #106 Legally Protecting Your Business, With Andrea Sager, JD
- Laura Hollabaugh
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- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Overview
In this engaging conversation, Andrea Sager shares her journey from a high-paying job in Big Law to founding her own law firm and legal tech company, Legalpreneur. She discusses the importance of legal protections for entrepreneurs, including LLCs, contracts, and intellectual property. Andrea emphasizes the need for education in legal matters and how her services aim to empower small business owners. The discussion also covers common misconceptions about legal processes and the importance of being proactive in legal preparedness.
Meet Andrea Sager
Andrea Sager is an author and the CEO/Founder of Legalpreneur, a legal tech startup that focuses on helping small businesses cover their assets and get lawyered up. She is also ranked #22 out of 40,000 trademark attorneys in the United States. In addition to running her companies, Andrea is a semi-professional poker player regularly playing on livestream cash games and traveling for poker tournaments. In 2024, Andrea reached her first final table at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and placed 9th out of 1245 entries in the Ladies’ Championship.
Takeaways
Andrea Sager transitioned from Big Law to entrepreneurship after realizing it wasn't the right fit for her.
She founded Legalpreneur to provide legal resources for entrepreneurs who may not be able to afford traditional legal services.
The importance of having an LLC to protect personal assets from business liabilities is emphasized.
Contracts are essential for setting clear expectations and protecting business interests.
Intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights, is crucial for branding and content protection.
Many entrepreneurs are unaware of the legal protections they need when starting a business.
Education is key; entrepreneurs should understand their legal needs and when to seek help.
Waiting until a legal issue arises can lead to more significant problems; proactive legal measures are essential.
Legalpreneur offers a membership model that provides access to legal resources at a low monthly price.
Andrea encourages entrepreneurs to not be intimidated by legal matters and to tackle them head-on.
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