Episode 594: Confidently Owning Your Business: Why Legal Protection is the Power Move Every Entrepreneur Needs with Attorney Sarah Waldbuesser

What if protecting your business didn’t have to feel overwhelming, scary, or “something you’ll get to later”? In this episode, I’m joined by trademark attorney and online business owner Sarah Waldbuesser, founder of Destination Legal and Twist Law. After more than a decade of helping entrepreneurs safeguard their brands, Sarah knows exactly how legal protection becomes confidence—powerfully shifting how you show up and lead.

We dive into what it actually means to own your brand, why waiting to trademark can cost you big, and how a solid legal foundation helps you sleep better at night (literally). If you’ve ever felt intimidated by contracts, trademarks, or choosing the “right” name, this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and simple next steps you can take today.

Today you’ll hear:

03:18 – What “life-first business” means to Sarah now—and how she built a location-independent lifestyle

06:35 – Why she resisted doing legal work at first…and how the online business world pulled her back in (hard)

07:53 – The mindset shift that turns legal from “boring paperwork” into personal power and protection as a CEO

09:25 – What it really means to own your brand—and how trademarks protect your intellectual property long-term

11:35 – The biggest myths about trademarking (including why you don’t need to be Nike to get one)

12:48 – Why DIY trademark searches miss critical details—and what to check before you name anything

14:13 – The #1 legal document every business owner needs from day zero (hint: it’s not a trademark)

15:40 – What makes a contract actually protective—and why random templates often cause more harm than help

17:38 – Why so many entrepreneurs delay legal protection—and the real risks of waiting too long

19:00 – What to do if you’re rebranding or pivoting (and how to avoid a costly cease + desist)

20:38 – How often you need to review contracts and maintain trademark paperwork over time

24:15 – Sarah’s reminder about how legal protection boosts confidence—and why your clients expect it

CONNECT WITH SARAH:

Website: destinationlegal.com / twistlaw.co

Instagram: @sarahwaldbuesser

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