“You have to approach the law just like you approach any other aspects of your business… from a position of power and not from a position of fear.” -Victoria Smolyar

 

In this episode, Jay chats with Victoria Smolyar, a business attorney that runs a virtual law firm in New York City.  The two discuss legal challenges for small business owners and early-stage entrepreneurs, how business owners can change their viewpoint of working with a business attorney, ostrich syndrome, embracing being woo-woo, leveraging the law for growth and much more....

 

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Episode Highlights:

01:49 From Music to Business to Law

06:04 How Early Stage Entrepreneurs Should Think About Working With An Attorney

18:16 Approach Legal Matters with Power

25:13 Know Your Stuff

34:47 Common Mistakes Early Stage Entrepreneurs Make  

38:07 Shift From Corporate Mentality

43:20 Not Your Typical Lawyer

47:21 Keep Your Motivation Burning

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