Artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses create content, from blog posts to design work and even code. But with this rapid innovation comes a critical question: Can AI-generated content be protected under copyright law?

No business owner wants to deal with a contract dispute, but the best way to handle one is to avoid it altogether. Many disputes arise not because of bad intentions but due to unclear terms, misaligned expectations, or missing protections in your contract.

Most business owners worry about strangers copying their work. But the biggest IP risk isn’t theft—it’s signing contracts that strip you of your own intellectual property.

Many consultants, coaches, and service providers unknowingly sign away ownership of their materials when working with clients or hiring contractors

There are three essential contracts that every expert with corporate clients must be ready to deploy. These contracts are the building blocks that protect your business, ensure smooth relationships, and provide legal recourse if something goes wrong.

Hopefully I have impressed upon you the importance of contracts to help you control the controllables.

There are three essential contracts that every expert with corporate clients must be ready to deploy. These contracts are the building blocks that protect your business, ensure smooth relationships, and provide legal recourse if something goes wrong.

You know how to read a balance sheet, even though you aren’t an accountant.

You post on LinkedIn, even though you aren’t a social media manager.

You’ve perfected the 4 minute egg (which apparently cooks for only 3 minutes), even though you’re no chef.

Welcome to 2025! Strap in because this year is going to be a doozy. There are many aspects of life and business that we cannot control. My focus for this year is to help you “control the controllables.”

You’ve audited your intellectual property. You’ve taken the steps to protect it. Now, it’s time for the most exciting part of the APL (Audit Protect Leverage) framework: Leverage.

Last week, we talked about auditing your intellectual property (IP)—taking stock of everything you own and identifying any gaps.
Now that you’ve done the groundwork, it’s time for the next step: Protect.

As we approach a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reassess, and prepare for growth.

Starting 2025 on the right foot means laying a strong foundation for scaling your expertise.