LLC Is NOT Enough: What Business Owners Actually Need to Be Protected

Описание: In this episode of The FoundHer Circle, attorney Danielle Alvarez shares what every entrepreneur needs before starting a business — from LLC formation to master service agreements, contractor agreements, operating agreements, and the legal mistakes that can cost you thousands in litigation.

Danielle’s journey from owning a competitive dance studio to becoming a small business attorney gives her a unique perspective on what founders actually face. This conversation dives into:

• Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business
• Why an LLC alone is not enough
• The documents every service provider must have
• How miscommunication leads to lawsuits
• Why partnerships fail without clear agreements
• The real cost of litigation
• Why building a personal brand today is non-negotiable

If you are starting a business, growing a consulting practice, or running a partnership — this episode is essential.

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00:00 Introduction to Danielle Alvarez
02:10 From Dance Studio Owner to Law School
06:45 Balancing Law School, Business & Motherhood
12:30 Letting Go of Identity & Selling the Studio
18:40 Side Hustle to Full-Time Business Transition
23:15 Why an LLC Is NOT Enough
26:50 The Core Contracts Every Business Needs
31:40 Master Services Agreement Explained
35:20 Contractor vs Employee Misclassification
39:30 Why Partnerships Fail Without Agreements
44:10 The Real Cost of Litigation
48:20 Building a Personal Brand as a Business Owner
54:00 Why Social Media Is the Future of Business
59:30 Final Advice for Entrepreneurs


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