Too many studio owners assume loyalty will protect their business.
But when a star instructor leaves — and takes clients or staff with them — it can shake everything.

In this episode, Cory shares a real studio situation and breaks down what legal protections actually work (and which ones don’t) when contractors leave.

Why This Matters
If you rely on independent contractors, most non-competes won’t hold up. And by the time someone leaves, it’s often too late to fix it. The protection has to be built in before problems arise.

Key Takeaways
✔️ Why non-competes rarely work with 1099 instructors
✔️ When non-solicitation clauses can help
✔️ Why NDAs don’t protect your client list the way you think
✔️ How culture + customized contracts create real protection

Cory’s Legal Pro Tip
📄 “If your contracts only talk about rules — but not expectations and culture — you’re already behind. The strongest protection is proactive and clearly communicated from day one.”

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Too many wellness entrepreneurs think they can “figure out legal later.”

In this episode, Cory shares real stories of clients who waited until there was already a problem—and paid the price. One preventable issue cost over $70,000 when it could have been handled proactively for under $5,000.

Why This Matters

Legal protection isn’t just about avoiding lawsuits. It’s about having someone on your team who understands your business goals, your growth plans, and your risks—before something goes wrong.

When you don’t have that relationship in place, small mistakes become very expensive problems.

Key Takeaways

✔️ Reactive legal support always costs more than proactive setup
✔️ Templates and DIY documents don’t replace industry-specific strategy
✔️ Intellectual property needs proper licensing agreements—not just NDAs
✔️ A lawyer who understands your business can resolve issues in one email

Cory’s Legal Pro Tip

📄 “If I’m brought in before the problem, I can prevent it. If I’m brought in after, I can fix it—but it will cost you more.”

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Too many wellness entrepreneurs offer verbal incentives to close a deal—without ever putting them in writing.

In this episode, Cory shares a real story of a client who bought a $90,000 piece of equipment based on a refund promise… and never saw the money. He explains how false inducement works, how off-contract promises can nullify agreements, and what to do instead.

Why This Matters
You can follow the contract to the letter—but if someone entered the deal based on a false promise, the whole thing can be thrown out. That’s the legal power of inducement.

Key Takeaways
✔️ If a promise isn’t in the contract, it can still legally count—if it influenced the purchase
✔️ False inducement is grounds to void a contract or demand refunds
✔️ Always document off-scope promises in writing (email or message)
✔️ Saying “you’ll get this extra” just to close a sale can backfire

Cory’s Legal Pro Tip
📄 “Even if you meant well, a promise made before signing—like a bonus or refund—can invalidate the whole agreement if you don’t follow through. Always document everything in writing.”

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Too many coaches, retreat hosts, and studio owners have legal documents—but use them in the wrong place or at the wrong time.

In this episode, Cory breaks down a real client call where he walked through where and how to use every core agreement—so your documents actually protect you when it counts.

Why This Matters
You can have the perfect contract—but if it's signed too late or buried in the wrong spot, it won’t hold up in court. Placement and timing are just as important as the document itself.

Key Takeaways
✔️ Privacy policies and disclaimers belong in your website footer
✔️ Waivers and service agreements must be signed before payment or services
✔️ Social media disclaimers go in your Linktree or post captions
✔️ Media releases are best bundled into your service agreement

Cory’s Legal Pro Tip
📄 “If there’s ever a legal issue, the first thing your lawyer will ask is: Send me the last signed agreement. No matter what changed verbally, the signed version is all that counts.”

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When a wellness studio updated their membership pricing, they forgot one critical step: getting clients to re-sign. When a dispute came up months later, their new terms were legally unenforceable.

This one mistake led to lost revenue, legal stress, and a painful lesson in contract basics.

Why This Happens

Health and wellness professionals often update their pricing or membership terms—but skip the legal step of getting clients to re-sign. Unfortunately, if a new agreement isn’t signed, the old one still governs.

How It Gets Messy

When conflict arises, the law only honors what was signed. Without a current agreement, you may be stuck with outdated terms—and zero legal power to enforce new policies.

What Could’ve Prevented It

A quick, easy request to re-sign. Even small changes like class limits, price hikes, or auto-renew policies must be reflected in a new agreement.

Key Takeaways

✔️ Any time your services or pricing change, your contracts must too
✔️ Verbal or emailed updates are not legally binding
✔️ Signed agreements are your only protection when things go wrong
✔️ Don’t wait for a dispute to realize your documents are outdated

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A 400-degree panel nearly fell on a yoga student. Here’s what saved the studio from disaster.

Why This Matters
Most wellness waivers are too vague. And if your waiver doesn’t list specific equipment or activities? You may not be protected if something goes wrong.

The Scary Story
At a hot yoga + Pilates studio on the West Coast, a heat panel came crashing down from the ceiling. Thankfully, no one was hurt—but it easily could’ve been a six-figure lawsuit.

Here’s the twist: because Conscious Counsel had listed heated equipment and falling panel risk in the waiver, the studio would have had a solid legal defense.

What Could’ve Gone Wrong
• No specific mention of equipment = No legal protection
• No documented risk = Full liability
• No waiver at all = Game over

Key Takeaways
✔️ A waiver must list specific risks and equipment
✔️ Industry-specific language makes a difference
✔️ One accident can wipe out your profits
✔️ A strong waiver = your first line of legal defense

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A missing document. A $50K lawsuit. All because one service agreement was never signed.

What Happened
A health and wellness entrepreneur worked with a client—without ever signing a contract. When the relationship soured, they got hit with a lawsuit for over $50,000… and had no signed agreement to back them up.

Why It Matters
In the eyes of the law, the contract is king. Without a written agreement, expectations become fuzzy, IP ownership is unclear, and legal protections vanish.

The Expensive Lesson
Instead of showing a signed agreement and ending the issue instantly, the entrepreneur now has to defend themselves in court—costing time, money, and peace of mind.

What Would’ve Prevented It
A simple, customized, industry-specific service agreement. Signed at the start. That’s it.

Key Takeaways
✔️ No contract = no clarity if things go wrong
✔️ Lawsuits are 10x more expensive than proactive legal setup
✔️ Without a signed agreement, legal outcomes become 50/50 gambles
✔️ Legal protection starts with ONE document, not court

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What happens when your team leaves... and takes your clients with them?

The Moment It All Unraveled
One of our clients—owner of a busy Pilates studio—was threatened by a long-time teacher: “Give me what I want, or I’ll walk and take all my clients with me.” And legally? She could.

Why This Happens So Often
Many wellness businesses rely on teachers and coaches without having customized agreements in place. The problem? Unless you clarify ownership and responsibilities in writing, workers may legally be allowed to take clients with them—even if it puts your business at risk.

What Makes This So Dangerous
Contractors typically can’t be restricted. Employees can—but only if their agreement includes specific, enforceable clauses. Without a signed contract, you’ll have little legal recourse.

How to Avoid the Threat
A clear agreement is your best defense. Clauses like non-solicitation and non-compete can help—but your strongest asset is creating a client experience so strong, no one wants to leave.

Key Takeaways
✔️ Contractors are legally allowed to work with whoever they want
✔️ Employees can be restricted—but only with strong contracts
✔️ Without written agreements, enforcement is nearly impossible
✔️ A positive brand experience is your best long-term protection
✔️ Peace of mind comes from being proactive—not reactive

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