#44: Trademark Like a Boss with Radiance Harris

12/09/20 • 37 min

Trademark lawyer extraordinaire and author Radiance Harris shares some gems about knowing when to quit your job to start a business AND when to work with a trademark lawyer to protect your growing brand.
Tweet: "Every single business has trademarks, but it only has its value when it's protected." @radianceharris via @ShontaviaJEsq
Visit https://shontavia.com/episode44 for more.
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// Show Summary
5:23 How Radiance knew it was time to leave her Big Law employer to start her own law firm

8:58 The one thing that helped Radiance more than anything when starting her own business

11:00 How Radiance built her customer base from zero

14:05 The fundamental things entrepreneurs need to know about trademarks

22:00 When Radiance says you should talk to a lawyer (hint: it's probably earlier than you think!)

23:40 How much a trademark lawyer ACTUALLY costs

26:44 Why it takes 10 months on average to get a trademark approved by the USPTO

32:09 Why Radiance says staying focused is the hardest part of entrepreneurship

// Show Notes
Where to find Trademark Like a Boss, Radiance's new book

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rl4yTA
Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com/book
Where to find Radiance Harris

Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radianceiplaw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radianceharrisesq/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radianceharris/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lo5oBeQ4ajqIBMv3dSbdA?
// Internet + Social Media
Website: https://shontavia.com/
Get weekly tips: shontavia.email
Work with me: http://brandandbusinessacademy.com/
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8:58 The one thing that helped Radiance more than anything when starting her own business

11:00 How Radiance built her customer base from zero

14:05 The fundamental things entrepreneurs need to know about trademarks

22:00 When Radiance says you should talk to a lawyer (hint: it's probably earlier than you think!)

23:40 How much a trademark lawyer ACTUALLY costs

26:44 Why it takes 10 months on average to get a trademark approved by the USPTO

32:09 Why Radiance says staying focused is the hardest part of entrepreneurship

Previous Episode

#43 - Starting a Thriving Side Hustle in a Pandemic, with Anne T. Griffin

Anne T. Griffin, a product professional in tech and founder of Pivot Grow Hustle, shares her experience starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic while working full time. Find out how she got started, what helped her the most, and the biggest mistakes she's made.
Tweet: "People quit when the timeline doesn't look like the timeline they imagined. But we have to keep going." @annetgriffin via @ShontaviaJEsq
Visit https://shontavia.com/episode43 for more.
Text PODCAST to me at 864-651-9920 to get announcements and insights about starting and growing your business.
// Show Summary
7:00 Why the COVID-19 pandemic motivated Anne to start her business

8:07 Why Anne stopped giving away her intellectual property and started her own business

9:56 How Anne's Pivot Grow Hustle business helps tech professionals find their dream job

16:54 The first steps Anne took when she decided to start her business during the pandemic

18:11 How the Brand and Business Academy helped Anne get started the right way

23:32 The two things Anne would have done differently

33:41 Why you shouldn't quit when the timeline doesn't meet your expectations

// Show Notes
Where to find Pivot Grow Hustle
Course: https://pivotgrowhustle.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pivotgrowhustle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotgrowhustle/
Where to find Anne T. Griffin
Website: https://www.annetgriffin.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annetgriffin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atgrif/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetgriffin/
Tech2025: https://tech2025.com/our_team/anne-t-griffin/
Watch Anne's Brand and Business Academy testimonial: https://youtu.be/zHLQ_0GrgAA
More About Anne T. Griffin:
We Got Next with Anne T. Griffin : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-got-next-with-anne-t-griffin/id1364451513?i=1000457345094
Anne Griffin - Time for Your Come Up: https://thedrwillshowpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/anne-griffin-annetgriffin-time-for-your-come-up
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Website: https://shontavia.com/
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The Shontavia Show - #44: Trademark Like a Boss with Radiance Harris

Transcript

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