Episode 2 – Legal Moves: Protecting Your Business from Day One | What’s the Word Mi Gente

Welcome back to What’s the Word Mi Gente — your ultimate resource guide for business,
innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment in Wisconsin and beyond.
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked parts of starting a business:
the legal foundation. From choosing the right entity structure to understanding trademarks,
copyrights, and contracts, we cover the essentials every entrepreneur should know before (and
after) launching.
Joining me for this insightful conversation is Nathan Hammons, Clinical Professor and Director
of the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Marquette University. With his expertise in business
law — and personal experience as a former founder — Nathan brings both practical advice and
lived perspective on what it really takes to protect your business.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
● How to choose the right business entity (LLC, corporation, etc.)
● When and how to trademark or copyright your work
● The most common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make — and how to avoid them
● Key contracts and protections every small business should have in place
● Free and low-cost legal resources available to Wisconsin entrepreneurs

Whether you’re just starting out or already building your brand, this episode will give you the
legal confidence to move forward the right way.
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