If you’ve ever wondered: “how does a burned-out, anxious, unhappy corporate attorney blossom into a thriving law-firm founder and toddler mom who specializes in growing and scaling wellness businesses”
you’re not alone….
and since its been a hot second since we’ve reconnected here friends, I thought I’d share my unfiltered bio and career journey, more appropriately titled “how the dots connected backwards”
Enjoy friends! (Not but really this took me like an hour to create sos send help 😅)
📥⬇️ What part of this story is new to you or surprises you most?!
If you’re a fitness, wellness, aesthetic or creative business owner looking to grown + scale your business operations and team with peace of mind and clarity, this ones for you:
You need an attorney who ensures your business is set up for success legally and compliantly. But that can have huge tax and liability implications.
But you also need an attorney who has your back on a regular basis to ensure contracts are solid, employees aren’t breaking laws, clients aren’t crossing you…someone who *gets* the industry nuances
You need someone to write legally compliant and SOLID contracts to protect your IP, finances, livelihood, and sanity.
And need someone who wants you to be the CEO of your business and not the social media manager, janitor, IT team, DJ, etc etc...
If any of these are hitting home, it’s time we connect.
Custom write you solid and defensible contracts like consents, Terms of Service, and Employment contracts
Organize and maximize your team’s role for impact and revenue.
Give you the strategy used by 100’s of other owners, LIKE YOU, who have been able to step into the CEO title, salary, and vision.
You need someone in your corner. I gotchu, friend. 👊🏼🤍
New year, same magic ✨
One of my goals for this year is to embrace social media for what it’s evolved to, and find a way to enjoy it again. (I think that’s a whole long story for a different day. Maybe a podcast episode?)
And with that, it seems like a re-introduction is the perfect way to kick this off.
I’d also love to learn more about the beautiful new faces here. How’d you find me? How can I help you?!
🤍x, DSB
Always here to the be the person that says the things outloud that we’re allllll thinking in our heads…. That and to reply to your voice notes in all places and at all times of day. 🤍
She checked every box: big firm, big salary, big title. ☑️
But none of it felt like success.
Attorney, business strategist, and founder Danielle Stead Blanton (@danielle.stead ) walked away from the “path of shoulds” to build something on her own terms.
We talk burnout, rebuilding, and the legal risks too many founders ignore until it’s too late.
🎙️ The episode’s live. Go listen.
My resting lawyer face gives it all away somedays.
Your employees are not your family - and I’ll tell you why not.
While we’re at it - please pay them well.
Facebook is not a legal resource. Neither are strangers on the internet (hi - we’re not strangers though, mkay?)
You are your only completion, trust me.
And while you’re trusting me know that I always have your back and want nothing but your success, but when you’re acting a fool high on your CEO-power - I will lovingly bring you back and get you on track to run the sustainable, profitable, community-driven business of your dreams.
Good talk 👊🏼
One Last Call for the NEW Click to Cancel Rules
…and what this means for your new Memberships, payment terms, free trials, cancelling, and minimizing churn
Consider this your FAQ all on things re: this new rule
And the confusing “but what about…?” Save it, share it with a friend, and if you’re not yet compliant (contracts, SOPs, platform) you have until May 15 - so lets getting moving!
And of course, at DSB Legal we’ve been working tirelessly since October on this, know + understand the law backward and forward and how applies to YOUR business, and have helped dozens of businesses get themselves compliant and ready. You know where to find us when you’re ready. 👊🏼
Love ya, mean it, enjoy.
🤍, D
Names redacted for attorney-client confidentiality 🤪 but the sentiment is the same - we won the client lottery here.
You’re not another email or a dollar sign - you’re our people, our community, and the reason we’re able to live our dreams too.
Thanks for letting us be part of your journey. 🤍
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attorney, female founder, small business owners, fitness business owner, legal for business, mom life, client love, fitness industry
In this clip from The Aesthetic AF Podcast, attorney Danielle Stead Blanton reveals a major compliance trap medspa owners fall into: relying on manufacturer-provided waivers or forms as legal protection.
That “cute” consent form? 👀 It’s protecting them, not you.
Medspa compliance isn’t optional, and it definitely isn’t one-size-fits-all. Get a lawyer who knows the industry and protects you.
#AestheticAF #MedSpaCompliance #LegalForMedSpas #MedicalAesthetics #BeautyBusinessTips #ConsentForms #MedSpaOwners
…as told from a few glimpses into a powerful and transformative @thecollective_studios leadership retreat at @civanaresort last month
Q1 reminded me that entrepreneurship really IS a self development tool disguised as a money-making game. The more you work on it (your business), the more it works on YOU.
Selling exposes your self worth. Hiring exposes your control issues. Leadership exposes your communication. But lucky us, as we grow, so does the business, your team, your community, your impact.
⬇️ What’s been the greatest self-development lesson ownership has taught you?
IB queen @ashleymarandhealth , in all things
