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Brewing Business with Brady: Tactical Business Strategies for Growing Mid-Size Companies in America’s Backbone Industries

#30: Legal Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Business (and How to Prevent Them)

June 05, 2025 • Mason Brady • Season 1 • Episode 30

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Are legal blind spots silently sabotaging your business growth?

In this episode, Mason welcomes Chris Hanslik, Chairman of BoyarMiller, to explore the legal essentials every lower middle market business owner should master. From forming a company correctly to managing AI policies, Chris shares real-world advice to help you stay protected, scale confidently, and avoid costly mistakes.

Topics we cover:
(00:51) – Chris’s Morning Ritual & Legal Philosophy

(03:08) – Why business partners MUST invest in solid formation documents

(10:41) – The must-have clauses every client contract should include

(17:27) – When and how to form a board for your growing business

(24:47) – Hiring legally: best practices and pitfalls to avoid

(28:16) – How to protect your business when using AI tools

Connect with Chris:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hanslik-3413208/

Visit BoyarMiller: https://www.boyarmiller.com/

Connect with Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/

Visit BradyCFO: https://www.bradycfo.com/

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