Why You NEED a Disclaimer for Your Podcast in 2025! (Legal Must-Know!)
Disclaimers may seem like a minor detail, but in today’s content landscape, they’re anything but optional. In this episode, Gordon Firemark—The Podcast Lawyer™—explains why every podcaster needs a well-crafted disclaimer (or more than one), what different types of disclaimers exist, where and how to use them, and how to write them in clear, understandable language.You’ll learn:What a disclaimer actually is—and isn’tWhy disclaimers matter more than ever in 2025The difference between disclaimers, disclosures, and TOSHow one disclaimer probably isn’t enoughWhere to place your disclaimers for max impactSample language to get you startedResources Mentioned:Free Disclaimer Guide: http://gordonfiremark.com/disclaimerguideFree sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://gordonfiremark.com/levelupLegal forms & templates for podcasters: https://podcastlawforms.comIf you found this episode helpful, please leave a review, share it with your podcasting friends, and follow Legit Podcast Pro for more legal and business strategies to help you grow and protect your podcast.
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Rebranding your Podcast: When, Why & How to do it right!
If your podcast has outgrown its name, shifted focus, or needs a new look to better connect with your audience, a rebrand might be in your future.In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) walks you through:When to consider rebranding—and when to hold offThe 7 steps for a smooth transitionThe legal steps to take before you hit “publish”Real-world examples of rebrands gone wrongTips for keeping your audience engaged during a transitionResources Mentioned:FREE Trademark Registration Guide: http://podcasttrademark.comSecret Video (free lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters): http://gordonfiremark.com/levelupLegal Templates: http://podcastlawforms.com
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Brand Partnership Deals: What to Expect & Watch Out For!
Brand deals can be a powerful way to grow and monetize your podcast—but only if you do them right. In this episode, Gordon Firemark breaks down the essentials of brand partnership agreements, including red flags, real-world horror stories, and strategies for long-term success.You’ll learn:How vague contract language can sabotage your showWhy exclusivity and brand control must be limitedWhat rights to protect when brands reuse your contentWhat affiliate partnerships require to be both legal and profitableHow to structure long-term brand deals that reward you for performanceResources & Links:Free Brand Deal Checklist: https://branddealchecklist.comFree sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelupSponsorship & brand deal templates: https://podcastlawforms.comPodcast audio version: https://LegitPodcastPro.captivate.fmLegal Survival Guide book: http://podcastlawbook.com
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Podcast Prenups™ – Protecting Your Podcast From Day One
Don’t launch your podcast without THIS document!A Podcast Prenup™ is a must-have for anyone working with collaborators on a podcast—co-hosts, editors, producers, marketers, you name it. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, breaks down what a Podcast Prenup™ is, why it’s vital, and what goes into one.Watch my secret video with a sample lesson from inside Easy Legal for Podcasters™: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelupFree Podcast Prenup™ Planning Guide: https://podcastprenup.comGet my lawyer-drafted Podcast Prenup™ templates and forms here: https://podcastlawforms.comGet My Book - The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producers' Legal Survival Guide! http://podcastlawbook.comSubscribe on YouTube for more tips: http://youtube.com/gfiremark?sub_confirmation=1#PodcastPrenup #PodcastLawyer #PodcastContracts #EasyLegalForPodcasters #PodcastingTips #LegalForPodcasters #PodcastBusiness
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Tariffs, Trouble, and the Creator Economy: Are You Ready?
New tariffs, rising inflation, and a looming recession? Creators, listen up. This economic shakeup could hit your income harder than you think—but it’s not all doom and gloom. In this special episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, breaks down how these macroeconomic forces will affect creators like you and what you should be doing to prepare.* Want free legal & business training for podcasters?Watch now: http://podcastertraining.com* FREE Sample Lesson & Secret Video for Podcasters:http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup* Get my lawyer-drafted forms & templates:http://podcastlawforms.com#creatorlaw #podcastlaw #creatoreconomy #tariffs #recession #influencermarketing #digitalcreator #contentcreatorlife #legitpodcastpro
Take your podcast to new levels of professionalism and profit. Join The Podcast Lawyer™ Gordon Firemark for tips, strategies, advice and Q&A with top podcasters. Learn how to grow and profit from your podcast like a pro.
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