Legal doesn’t have to feel scary and today’s episode proves it. In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, I’m joined by attorney Taylor Tieman, founder of Legal Miga Law, for a real talk on the legal foundations every creative business owner needs. Taylor breaks down what you actually need to know about business entities, contracts, trademarks, and more minus the legalese. Whether you’re a brand new entrepreneur or scaling fast, this episode will help you protect your business (and your peace of mind) without the overwhelm. In this episode, we cover: ✅LLC vs. S-Corp vs. Corporation—what’s the real difference? ✅ When to form an LLC (and when it’s not worth it—yet) ✅ The top legal mistakes small business owners make ✅ Contract must-haves and what not to copy-paste ✅ How to protect your intellectual property (yes, even your logo!) ✅ When it’s okay to DIY legal—and when to hire a pro ✅ How to build legal confidence, even if the whole thing freaks you out From paper trails to privacy policies, this is your permission slip to get legally legit without the panic. Whether you're solo or scaling, this episode will help you move smarter and feel supported. 🎧 Press play and get empowered your business is worth protecting.  Connect with Samantha:Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@firestormfinance?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-8796b6176/Newsletter: https://firestormfinance.myflodesk.com/ajmiv1kyt1 Connect with Taylor:Website: https://www.legalmigalaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalmiga/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@legalmiga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-tieman-84763325/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalmiga  📢 Love this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review to help more business owners get smart about their finances. Have a suggestion for something or someone you'd like to see on this podcast? Fill out this form here.