Business SOS! Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
Are you a business owner interested in knowing what to do in any legal issue that might arise in your company and line of work? Join Florida business lawyer Rich Sierra, Author of Business SOS! to hear all about the most common legal mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them. This is not a “legal show” in the traditional sense; this is a conversation with business owners on the various legal issues they face daily and how to handle each of them. Guests are business owners from the local community and professionals who provide services to businesses, and you...
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Ep. 164 - From the Mat to the Marketplace - Building a Family-Owned BJJ Academy (ep. 107 revisited)
<p>What does it take to turn passion into a purpose-driven business? In this episode of Business SOS!, Rich Sierra and co-host Sharon Sierra sit down with Andrezza Façanha and Edgar Estevez to learn how they launched and now run Andrezza Façanha BJJ Academy as a husband-and-wife team.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss the realities of running a family-owned martial arts school — from launching the business, defining roles as a couple, building a culture of discipline and respect, and making BJJ accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve eve...
Ep. 163 - EP 106 (Revisited) Empowering Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Self-Defense, Wellness & Community
<p>"In this episode of Business SOS!, Rich Sierra is joined by special co-host Sharon Sierra — a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Purple belt in BJJ — to interview Andrezza Façanha and Edgar Estevez, founders of Andrezza Façanha BJJ Academy.<br><br>They share how their academy is empowering students through women’s self-defense programs, inclusive training, wellness, and community outreach. From nervous first-timers to seasoned martial artists, this episode proves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone.<br><br>Whether you're a business owner, parent, or aspiring martial artist — you’ll be inspired by how Andrezza and Edgar use th...
Ep. 162 -What's behind the "Gray Divorce"? Special Guest: Attorney Angela Neave from Neave Family Law
<p>Rich Sierra and Angela Neave, owner of Neave Family Law, go into an in-depth discussion on the rise of the Gray Divorce (couples over 50). They discuss the causes and the consequences to the partners and to small businesses. You can reach Angela Neave through her website: https://neavefamilylaw.com/ How to Contact Rich Sierra: 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com/ 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. Via YouTube at youtube.com/@RichardSierra?sub_confirmation=1 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL 7. Digiltal Business Card https://popl.co/card/Qd9D1azj/1/s . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Ow...
Ep. 161 - Dragged into Florida Court — The Out-of-State Defendant’s Survival Guide
<p>EP. 161 If your out-of-state business is served with a Florida summons, putting your head in the sand is a financial death sentence. Thanks to Florida’s Long-Arm Statute and the rise of digital commerce, out-of-state companies are being dragged into Florida courts more than ever. In this episode, Rich Sierra delivers the ultimate survival playbook for out-of-state defendants. Discover the danger of accidental consent through filing general answers, how to properly challenge the court's power using a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction backed by a sworn affidavit, and how to deploy the 30-day federal removal escape ha...
Ep. 160 - The Fatal Pitfall of "Pro Se" Corporate Defense
<p>Think you can save a few bucks by writing a quick, polite letter to the judge to explain your side of a business lawsuit? In Florida, trying to represent your own LLC or Corporation in a civil dispute over $8,000 is a fast track to disaster. Under state law, a business entity is legally a separate "person" and must be represented by a licensed attorney. In this episode, Rich Sierra breaks down the "Pro Se" trap, explaining how informal letters to the court are routinely stricken by judges, how DIY responses accidentally waive your best defenses, and how a capably...
Ep. 159 -Living Authentically and Leading with Courage
<p>EP 159. Redifining Sucess On Your Own Terms. Special Guest: Stacey Luces. Stacey is an international best selling author and the host of the Beyond the Quo Podcast. In a two part interview Rich and Stacy discuss the themes of her popular podcast: Redefining Sucess on your own terms, Living Authentically, and Leading with Courage. You can subscribe to her podcast at https://www.staceyluces.com/podcast . ow to Contact Rich Sierra: Email: Rich@RichSierra.com<br><br>📞 Phone: 866-842-5202<br>🌐 Website: https://www.FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com<br><br>📘 Book: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them – available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble<br>📱 Facebook: @FSBLEGAL<br>📺 Y...
Ep. 158 - Redefining Success on your own Terms. Special Guest Stacey Luces
<p>Stacey is an international best-selling author and the host of the Beyond the Quo Podcast. In a two-part interview Rich and Stacy discuss the themes of her popular podcast: Redefining Sucess on your own terms, Living Authentically, and Leading with Courage. You can subscribe to her podcast at https://www.staceyluces.com/podcast . ow to Contact Rich Sierra: Email: Rich@RichSierra.com<br><br>📞 Phone: 866-842-5202<br>🌐 Website: https://www.FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com<br><br>📘 Book: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them – available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble<br>📱 Facebook: @FSBLEGAL<br>📺 YouTube: @Richard...
Ep. 157 - "The Strategic Sales Leader" with Author Derek Wellington Johnson
<p>The Strategic Sales Leader", "Mastering the art of vision, strategy and execution" with author Derek Wellington Johnson. Rich interviews author and company growth specialist Derek Wellington Johnson. Rich interviews Derek Wellington Johnson and discuss why it is important for business owners to have a defined sales strategy to meet their revenue goals. The book is a guide on how to create an action plan to develop an successful sales strategy and execution. ow to Contact Rich Sierra: 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL . Also, B...
Ep. 156 - Ten Common Mistakes Business Owners Make When Responding to Discovery
<p>You've been sued and now the other side wants your documents, your emails, and your answers under oath. Discovery is where most lawsuits are won or lost — and it's where business owners make the most costly mistakes. In this episode, Rich Sierra covers the ten most common discovery errors: missing deadlines, failing to preserve evidence, oversharing in interrogatory answers, the dreaded document dump, forgetting about text messages and social media, and more. Rich explains what spoliation is and why it can sink your case, when and how to object to overbroad requests, and why that independent contractor agreement you si...
Ep. 155 - The 1099 Trap: When Your Contractor Is Really an Employee
<p>Are you paying workers as independent contractors? You might be breaking the law without knowing it. In this episode, Rich Sierra breaks down the Department of Labor's six-factor Economic Reality Test that determines whether your 1099 worker is really a W-2 employee. Learn how misclassification happens, what triggers a DOL or IRS investigation, and the back wages, penalties, and tax liability you could be facing. Rich walks through each factor in plain English with real-world examples every small business owner will recognize, and gives you a step-by-step plan to audit your contractor relationships and fix problems before the government finds...
