The Biggest Legal Mistakes Creators Make!

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  • @ThinkMediaPodcast
    @ThinkMediaPodcast  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    What was your biggest takeaway? ****** The Biggest Legal Mistakes Creators Make!
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    • @BackToTheBoomBap
      @BackToTheBoomBap 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lucy Liu knows her sh*t! No seriously, my biggest takeaway is that in all situations you have to think about covering your behind. You need contracts, you need to disclose if you were given product or if you have sponsors and you shouldn't undervalue yourself when it comes to what you charge for your services. Good stuff!

    • @CynsSuperSavings
      @CynsSuperSavings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I’ve realized that I may genuinely need a manager to help navigate the complexities of brand partnerships and compensation. Recently, I was approached by a brand with a compensation package that was considerably below market value. Interestingly, they mistakenly sent me a contract intended for another creator, revealing that they were offering 90% more for less work than what they expected from me.
      Additionally, after analyzing my sales reports and social media performance metrics, I discovered that I have been consistently undervaluing myself, working for approximately 95% less than my actual worth in my niche. This has been a significant wake-up call, highlighting the need to better advocate for fair compensation and recognition of the value I bring to my collaborations.

    • @KimberlyGoh
      @KimberlyGoh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Really helpful to know the FTC is watching creators more intently now. Question: When verbally disclosing that I'm doing a brand deal in a video, is it OK to say "I'm partnering with for this video" or do I specifically need to say "This video is sponsored by " ?

    • @AngelsEdgeOfficial
      @AngelsEdgeOfficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you live in Florida and have a good asset protection set up, it would be extremely difficult for anyone to collect on a default judgement. There's a reason why OJ moved here.

    • @spotwms8768
      @spotwms8768 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The predator lending was intriguing.

  • @Funny-Series-HQ
    @Funny-Series-HQ 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +185

    As a small TH-camr myself, it can be really frustrating putting all your heart & soul into a video and not getting views. But the key is to keep on going and never giving up! If you're a small creator reading this: I believe in you, you can do it!

    • @Sensiual
      @Sensiual 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      I'm a small creator. Thank you for the encouragement. 🌸

    • @inspirationquotidienne250
      @inspirationquotidienne250 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Thank you

    • @BFFConstables
      @BFFConstables 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      True , and if you look at the other creators they uploaded their effortless videos and they got thousand views .

    • @BerrRoseFruitLoop
      @BerrRoseFruitLoop 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Im a small creator as well. Thank you for the encouragement 🙏

    • @DuckFortress1
      @DuckFortress1 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thank you :]

  • @TheCreatorsAttorney
    @TheCreatorsAttorney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +385

    Sean, thanks for having me back! What a great conversation and always love sharing tips to creators on how to protect themselves.

    • @12567NoYouCannot
      @12567NoYouCannot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Off topic, I LOVE YOUR HAIR. 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

    • @stevengonzalez3103
      @stevengonzalez3103 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry but I can not find you on LinkedIn! I followed you on ig so when you Sean got together I had to watch every minute.
      My goal is build my own marketing / branding agency so the things you say really resonate with me. Also if I want to be the best I need to understand the landscape so thank you for all you do!

    • @project.family4
      @project.family4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you for your advice!

    • @RelaxedMike-wf6gw
      @RelaxedMike-wf6gw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey there! I wonder if you have any free resources we can check out such as templates, etc? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @6ix5iveTv
      @6ix5iveTv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Im glad we have people like you out here

  • @poorsillyboy
    @poorsillyboy หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    Rule number one! Don’t accumulate stuff that can be taken away from you! Always protect yourself, put it in trust! In someone else’s name or behind a LLC very wise!

  • @LWSlots777
    @LWSlots777 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    I have a small channel just for fun, i dont hire anyone, i do it all by myself, i dont sell anything, i dont try to make money, just fun for a retiree, i see alot of fake youtubers saying anything to get views, i dont think i need all this legal stuff, but it is great advice,

    • @Krysthalenz
      @Krysthalenz 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I just started,i do the same.

    • @dmcrafts8
      @dmcrafts8 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same here

  • @benicio1967
    @benicio1967 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    This is beyond terrifying. People should be held financially accountable if they sue someone maliciously just because they can. Its hard to imagine how you can record all original content and be sued by anyone you have not harmed. I also couldn’t imagine paying for an LLC when you haven’t even made the first dime on your TH-cam channel.

    • @DandyDuh
      @DandyDuh หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Think big & futuristic 🎉🫡💯🦍🙏🏼

    • @ElTerceroCharles
      @ElTerceroCharles หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      When I filed, the cost was around $100.
      It is scary to think you could end up like the guy being sued that she mentions 7:16

    • @GrabAHoldOfTheMind
      @GrabAHoldOfTheMind หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      that is how they make their money have you to do your LLC and your business don't take off or you get into that business and you thought that's what you wanted to do then changed your mind like me. paid 700+ for a website paid for commercial ad on the radio 900+ and just don't want to do it like I thought I did. I guess it was just the journey and not the destination I got more out of sounds crazy but the mind has changed its a lot of money but I figure money come and go and you sure can't take it with you leaving this world.

    • @bipl8989
      @bipl8989 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Gotta pay to play.

    • @ThelmaExplores
      @ThelmaExplores หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Correct. TH-cam also has a whole section on your rights as a content creator. They literally educate you on how to create content, what you can use ect. So all this about insurance and getting sued…you’re pretty much protected once you create safe content. The idea to buy all this other protection is senseless especially if you have no budget.

  • @YoungBlaze
    @YoungBlaze 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    one thing i would like to add that she didn't really mention about "the moment you post to youtube, you are automatically copyrighted" the issue is that if you go to court, you can only sue for a certain amount of money, which if you win is significantly less, vs if you have the actually copyright from the government, you can get statutory damages and the maximum amount of money

  • @Voyleglover
    @Voyleglover 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +49

    I’ve been at Attorney for decades, now retiring, and I know what your guest attorney was feeling as she told about helping her client with the predatory loan agreement. I am soooo glad she is in this space. Hopefully more lawyers will see the need there is. It is a growing legal arena, and there are more clients out there than a boatload of attorneys can service. If you’re an attorney and you’re viewing this video or reading this comment, seriously consider going into the space. It is an underserved market and it’s only going to grow much greater. You need to get up to speed on copyright law, trademark law, contracts, elder abuse, whole boatload of law that is interwoven into all of this and be ready and prepared to have a practice grow beyond your ability to service everyone. Really. It is that big of a market. There are more people who need help From us attorneys then we can help. I wish I had given more serious consideration to it about 10 years ago when I actually thought about it. But, my age and health made it impossible at the time. So, I am elated at lawyers like your guest getting into this space.

    • @weefatshug101
      @weefatshug101 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Only the Creator can make law. What we have is ever fluent rich mans rules that can appear or disappear on a whim and applied selectively. Everything to do with the "legal" system is pure nonsense.

  • @AlannaFoxx
    @AlannaFoxx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +205

    As someone who's been a content creator since 2010, I definitely miss the golden age of content creation, when the content was more genuine, people were more relatable, and consumerism wasn't the goal. Now, with AI, the space is way more saturated with low-quality spam. It's not as fun as it once was; my little hobby turned business and then a whole entire industry. I will still be creating, but I'm definitely moving on to the next industry before everyone else catches on. I predict the creator economy will become so oversaturated that the businesses will ultimately have all of the power. Brands will be paying much less because they can literally find ANYONE that would be willing to promote their product (whether they actually like it or not), AI will take away originality and creativity, and the people will be in massive debt, trying to enter this industry and stand out amongst the sea of creators; couple that with the government cracking down on regulations.....It was great while it lasted, but nothing lasts forever! Content creation will be the new 9-5, where you actually have to work & compete for your salary.

    • @danielkleinhappel6604
      @danielkleinhappel6604 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      agree but I think its even more important now to create high quality content. quality over ai and spam will be still the winner in the future.

    • @fatimav441
      @fatimav441 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      What is the next industry?

    • @gloryb-tv
      @gloryb-tv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Agreed! Add to that the fact that in the golden age, there weren't any channels run by broadcast media, reruns of TV shows, etc. When I see the glut of who else has a channel today - people who already have a "regular" TV show - it's disheartening. They already have a traditional/professional outlet; and now they're pulling in viewers away from the creators for whom YT was created in the first place.

    • @CopperMoon4747
      @CopperMoon4747 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Just like the early days of eBay! Everything has its life cycle.😢

    • @ElTerceroCharles
      @ElTerceroCharles หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This is how holidays feel. It all feels bogged down.

  • @SchmokesShop
    @SchmokesShop 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    As a new growing channel this is exactly the information I need right now!

    • @TheSelfLoveSanctuary1
      @TheSelfLoveSanctuary1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too

    • @Sensiual
      @Sensiual 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Im new also. This is very important information. 🌸

  • @leonardboyer7601
    @leonardboyer7601 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +128

    As an experienced civil litigation and business attorney, the reason people are being sued is that creators do not know to treat their TH-cam channel like a business. You must have the right corporate structures and contracts, as well as non-disclosure agreements. You also need to have your intellectual property properly protected. The failure to do all these things and have the right attorney or law firm as part of your team could cost you dearly. Many content creators do not know they have a problem (especially pertaining to the intellectual property). For example, you cannot just use a large number of quotes from famous people, even if you attribute the quote to the person who wrote it. You must have written proof that you have permission to use it and that has to be specific in the license as to how it can be used. You cannot copyright anything that is created by A.I. under current copyright law.

    • @GrowingGoodHair
      @GrowingGoodHair หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@leonardboyer7601 good solid info...thanks!

    • @StageScupltor
      @StageScupltor หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      What about all the internet quote websites? Are they in legal jeopardy?

    • @nicolletteramirez
      @nicolletteramirez หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But you can use what’s freely available on the internet like articles, correct?

    • @leonardboyer7601
      @leonardboyer7601 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@nicolletteramirez Not necessarily, you could infringe on a copyright and there are more problems in doing so than you realize. Many people do not realize they have a problem until they get a lawsuit or threatening letter. If you have even 10 quotes in a video and you attribute the quote to the author, than does not protect you from legal problems.

    • @leonardboyer7601
      @leonardboyer7601 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@StageScupltor Depends on whether they have a license to use them or not.

  • @DetroitNinja
    @DetroitNinja 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    If you are a popular TH-cam creator in the U.S. with hundreds and millions of followers, get your TH-cam name trademarked with the USPTO.

    • @thetnpickers
      @thetnpickers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Heeeey ninja what’s happening man! I sub!

    • @ItsTraditionalHealth
      @ItsTraditionalHealth 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What is USPTO?

    • @GrowingGoodHair
      @GrowingGoodHair หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@ItsTraditionalHealth it's United States Patent & Trademark Office

    • @ItsTraditionalHealth
      @ItsTraditionalHealth หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @ thank you!

    • @GrowingGoodHair
      @GrowingGoodHair หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ItsTraditionalHealth you're welcome 👍🏽

  • @TheScapegoatAndTheLamb
    @TheScapegoatAndTheLamb หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    This isn’t exactly accurate for all states. I’m a lawyer in Texas- since 2001- judgments do not follow Texas workers around unless it is child support, taxes, or student loans. What other people/businesses with judgments can do is freeze your bank account after your paycheck is deposited into it. And even this is only after they win a separate garnishment claim against you. Further, Texans have a whole slew of property that is exempt from being taken by collections/judgments. I’m not trying to be “THAT” person, but I felt it my legal duty to provide this context.

    • @debrascott8775
      @debrascott8775 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Definatley worth getting legal advice in your local state.

    • @RAralar
      @RAralar 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      California is a whole other animal

    • @Victoria-e9r4k
      @Victoria-e9r4k 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you ❤

    • @CopperHueCollectionsChippewa
      @CopperHueCollectionsChippewa 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s important because we have come to a position in life where we group everybody and everything together when it simply doesn’t apply to everybody and everything. You can stagnate some bodies business by telling them falsehoods. It’s important to speak with a local attorney and not a TH-cam lawyer.

  • @laurakl724
    @laurakl724 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Lots of great information! I'm just getting started as a creator and one of the biggest takeaways that I got from this is to disclose, disclose, disclose!

  • @ebieredigitalempire
    @ebieredigitalempire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Thanks Sean for hosting Chou for educating us greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @MexicoRelocationGuide
    @MexicoRelocationGuide 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Mannnnn….. talk about timely. Just had a disgruntled video editor make fraudulent claims on my TH-cam videos. Because our agreements are a bit ambiguous and he’s claiming he owns the rights to about 75% of my videos. Which he doesn’t! But TH-cam makes it sooo easy for someone to make false claims and they are sloooow to respond. I paid for and produced all the original content. He was hired as a work for hire, but he got greedy and is taking out his frustration in other ways. Lesson learned- now I’m in the process of applying for a trademark, setting up better contracts for future projects and contractors. But damn, this has hurt our views badddd.
    Fiverr does have wording on their agreement to protect the customer

    • @alexwyler4570
      @alexwyler4570 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      if he argues it now, you did not have an agreement. did you list your editors in the description box? like movies do in their credits? you should list all the people that did the work on your "video/movie". or do your own editing and filming like OG TH-cam.

    • @KayDejaVu
      @KayDejaVu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow. Good to know.

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexwyler4570 daar kom groot kak.thanks for sharing brother

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KayDejaVu my sentiments too

    • @luisv7117
      @luisv7117 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      youtube don't give a s....t

  • @MHiFacesTheWorld
    @MHiFacesTheWorld หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I worked in insurance for awhile-I definitely recommend making sure liability insurances are high enough (most people don’t consider how much medical costs add up, and other things). Also.. you can get additional Personal Article policies where you can add expensive jewelry or tech equipment and have it itemized. It’s good to have your home and business inventoried anyway. Maintain records and keep receipt copies-even email them to yourself or business account.

  • @musespirit
    @musespirit 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Thank you for doing this video. Because I don't see many videos where they talk about the actual step-by-step business, an administrative and legal steps, we need to take to start our channel. And I have held back on starting my channel, because I'm trying to make sure I do that and cover those bases before I put myself out there and get scammed. so thank you very much.

    • @maxbedroom6234
      @maxbedroom6234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too. Mulling the idea of having my own YT channel. 😊

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      me too. wanna know how the technical or legal stuff works first. this tutorial plus the comments are invaluable

  • @PuddleWalkersOutdoors
    @PuddleWalkersOutdoors หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I’m glad I just make original content. I can see the issues that could arise with so many parts moving.

  • @mustanggirl1204
    @mustanggirl1204 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This video has so much information that I didn't know much about. I am about to post my first video but hesitated. I didn't know much about the legal side and didn't want to run into legal problems, esp. using some music video clips and songs for my future videos. I even got ideas on making my own merch and catch phrases. Ms. Tyler's legal info is a weight in gold. Thank you very much for your valuable input.

  • @majorhykroutdoors1986
    @majorhykroutdoors1986 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Great information! 🙂However, very discouraging at the same time. This is part of the reason why I am hesitant to try to grow my channel. TH-cam is a creative outlet for me, not part of my business marketing strategy. While TH-cam is a business, I, the creator, am not a business or using TH-cam to further any businesses that I own (which I do not have). Your video makes it sound that if a potential content creator is not ready, willing, and able, to create their channel as a business venture to include all the Business Law requirements for small businesses, then they should leave the platform altogether, if they do not want the potential legal troubles that you have outlined.

    • @MindYourOwn777
      @MindYourOwn777 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don’t get discouraged. They’re getting way too far ahead for the average TH-cam channel/content creator. The only people I’ve seen sued or threatened to get sued or in any legal trouble are channels that were making content trash talking other people or attempting to ruin someone else’s image/reputation, and people making seriously damaging false claims of any kind. Creators are more subject to getting their content stolen or their ideas stolen by other creators and or ideas stolen large corporations without any credit and compensation (this happened to me with one of my channels).

  • @carlangelotardecilla8675
    @carlangelotardecilla8675 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I am not even a creator in the US but I learned a lot from this video, what an insightful video. Gem!

    • @12567NoYouCannot
      @12567NoYouCannot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's TYPICAL USA, the Cradle of SHT.

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน

      me neither, me too. so where are you from ? im south african

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน

      never mind, i thought youre a female nurse😄😄

  • @healingwithgreekgoddessathena
    @healingwithgreekgoddessathena 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Much safer to be a Solopreneur, a lot of crooks and scammers , don't Trust anybody, especially if you don't know them!

    • @kathryncainmadsen5850
      @kathryncainmadsen5850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Well she is saying it’s not safer to be solopreneur. She is saying to get an LLC .You can get a one person LLC

    • @JanineMKartist
      @JanineMKartist หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@kathryncainmadsen5850not all creators are American

    • @JanineMKartist
      @JanineMKartist หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@straighttalkrealcare fixed my typo

  • @pequodexpress
    @pequodexpress 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    TH-camrs need to start rolling credits at the end of videos showing all individuals whose work contributed to the video's creation.

  • @AnnahKiiru
    @AnnahKiiru 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I love how supportive TH-cam community is,A Big THANK YOU FOR 225 subscribers.

    • @6ix5iveTv
      @6ix5iveTv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations

    • @movingwheels26
      @movingwheels26 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yessssss,we need to be there for each other, keep showing up,we shall make it with time

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes i wanna echo that. thank you everyone. for guys like mr who knows nthing its extra invaluable

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@movingwheels26 ahoy man

    • @movingwheels26
      @movingwheels26 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@aureola_lola hello, great to see you, thanks for your support

  • @JAM4IT2
    @JAM4IT2 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Old secret…… mail your secrets to yourself,when they come, don’t open it and put them in a safe place!!! This is your proof of your idea, with a date on it! I know older folks that do this all the time, and it saved them!

    • @evilgenius97
      @evilgenius97 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      100% what I'm doing until I can afford an LLC

    • @whisperingpinup3585
      @whisperingpinup3585 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@evilgenius97 It is not valid anymore. Ask the USPTP or your own attorney. You must go through the patent and trademark system. Mailing yourself your lab/invention notebook is from the last century.

  • @jonathanwallace7966
    @jonathanwallace7966 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I don't know if this applies to video or not, but for still photography, if you send the still photography to the copyright office, you are entitled to much more money than if it is not copyrighted.

    • @kimlizotte694
      @kimlizotte694 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know if you know who David Paulides is, but he has a video channel here on TH-cam and he, at the beginning of every video he says "and this is the copyrighted edition of" people were using his videos in their own videos and I think that's why he does that

  • @alicefuller3071
    @alicefuller3071 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Now that many Creators have stepped in the realm of traditional entertainment--some getting signed by CAA and other agencies--you really have to read the fine print of contracts. Like actors, when your value to a brand (in their case a show) increases you renegotiate. And when your value lessens and the contract has ended, you once again state they are in breach of contract IF you haven't signed away your likeness in perpetuity. Reality show stars know this well or they learn it the hard way. So like actors, for some Creators it may be time to get an entertainment and copyright lawyer to review your contracts over a certain amount of money. Social media is now the new TV, so expect to be treated like entertainers, especially for major deals.

    • @MindYourOwn777
      @MindYourOwn777 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Never sign to an agency. Careful hiring management. The contracts are like signing a deal with the devil and I noticed that some talent who sign don’t do any better than before they signed the contract.

  • @lindsaysimplified
    @lindsaysimplified 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I legitimately had no idea how complicated being a creator could be. 😅 still a small channel, but this was very good to know!

  • @ljhere123
    @ljhere123 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Absolutely need an LLc, If you live in California $399 to set up. However, $800 per year tax fee (higher if you make more than 0.5K), even if you only make $1. You should always form your LLC in the state that you live.

  • @InfluencePositive
    @InfluencePositive 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    What a fantastic/Priceless conversation. Grateful to both of you.

  • @vancejochim8537
    @vancejochim8537 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I was sued for defamation by the subject of an investigation blog article and a TH-cam video on the topic. The subject kept the case open 6 years. I went pro-se and defended myseif until I got a community law clinic to negotiate dropping of the case. My info was true, which is the defense against defamation. The guy just wanted to shut me up and not disclose his abuses of elderly homeowners in his mobile home park in Florida. Make sure all your creations state "This is my personal opinion based on the presented facts"! 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mahareng
      @mahareng 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow wow wow wow very interesting. I watch vlogs from a Kenyan village called Nyabohanse, some you tubers there may get into trouble with the law suits....unverified subjects if their content....in fact according to the videos-by content creators....things may end in courts ....misrepresentations after misrepresentations if facts in order to chase the cloud.

  • @ElleMakesAHome
    @ElleMakesAHome 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My channel is growing by leaps and bounds so I really appreciate this video to help navigate all the legal stuff. Thanks think media!!!

  • @MindYourOwn777
    @MindYourOwn777 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The average content creator doesn’t have to worry about these things.

  • @corimyers4985
    @corimyers4985 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I have a reverse position. As an indie game dev and long time game journalist, I have a,ways hated that streamers get all the money from streaming games created by someone else. Sure you can copyright strike them but I;d much rather ask for a percentage of their streaming money. That way we can both make money. Any suggestions on how to do that? I have even had streamers get mad at me for borrowing footage of their game play for a game *I* helped create! There has gotta be something I can do.

  • @growingoutthebox
    @growingoutthebox หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I watch this till the very end. Thank you for sharing so much insight into beginning vs now vs future. Definitely on my way to Tyler’s channel.

  • @biancaspeaks444
    @biancaspeaks444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Check your home insurance to see if you have coverage for social media. Allstate does. Also biberk has Media Liability insurance

    • @Gymgeniiee
      @Gymgeniiee หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I can’t believe this is real. Like are you being serious 😂

  • @godblessusa2724
    @godblessusa2724 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Utube needs to be held accountable for censorship First

  • @jaystus
    @jaystus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I’ve never responded to an email from a “company” i don’t know what a scam and what’s legit.

  • @Holywood_Entertainments
    @Holywood_Entertainments หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice info.
    I protect myself by invoicing and demanging 50% upfront and the balance delivery. I also get the client to sign the delivery book and append their official rubber stamp. This way they cant escape fulfilling their end of the bargain.

  • @JRoTrucker
    @JRoTrucker 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I appreciate the information. I'm a small business owner outside of my TH-cam channel and this is very helpful. I have an MBA as well and still found value here.

    • @ThinkMediaPodcast
      @ThinkMediaPodcast  ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @gdeb7000
    @gdeb7000 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Sean for an informative show. Tyler Chou was a breath of fresh air, she gave us new and experienced creators much to consider. We needed these gold nuggets of information.
    I look forward to following her and be apart of the community.😊

  • @Katskraftkorner
    @Katskraftkorner 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm loving this advice. I'm trying to plan out starting a channel myself and this is on target. It's great information for creators. I'd love more episodes like this.

  • @alexwyler4570
    @alexwyler4570 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    i think TH-camrs should list who they hire to do the intrographics, music , purchased film footage , editors and .... just like movies and TV do.

    • @maxbedroom6234
      @maxbedroom6234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No different from TV and movie credits (opening and closing). Everyone has to be acknowledged.

  • @jahmenj
    @jahmenj 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Oops!😳
    I got her right there!
    It will be wise to copyright any
    film or music in case there’s
    copyright infringement. Trust
    me, I’ve been in a case where
    a copyright of your material is
    more protected than anything
    else.
    🤨

  • @YessieVillalobos
    @YessieVillalobos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for this video and for bringing Tyler back. It was packed with so much information that is not spoken about. I appreciate all the real life examples provided. Thanks again

  • @mountaintopper
    @mountaintopper 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I have several TH-cam channels and affiliate websites. Should I put each in its own LLC and then put that under an "umbrella" or "parent" LLC? Or run them all using the same LLC?

  • @BuddyBearCreator
    @BuddyBearCreator 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    LLC in California is expensive. Paying the $800 annual tax alone is pretty steep and that's before you channel earns a red cent

  • @eleeglobalmarketer
    @eleeglobalmarketer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    All those things about creators and how they get used by agencies, thier rights and not getting paid, also happens in Kenya

  • @nicolletteramirez
    @nicolletteramirez หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    30:37 art is like that too; art doesn’t move till money is in escrow

  • @WeHaveTheStars-ASMR
    @WeHaveTheStars-ASMR หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sometimes when ppl are explaining things about TH-cam or the algorithm…I get lost. But this is sooo informative and helpful and so much easier to follow…THANK YOU!! I’m a tiny channel, slowly growing but I’m always unsure & afraid to make a mistake. Highly recommend to creators or ppl interest in behind the scenes. Thanks again. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @CdrCARN
    @CdrCARN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This content has to be the most valuable I have seen in 2024. Thankyou. Subbed.

  • @theVRpilot
    @theVRpilot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This video was amazing Sean. Thank you for having her on. I am following her as well.
    This hit so many key topics because as a growing content creator I am always worried am I being taken advantage of or how do I grow with the end goals in mind.
    Thank you!

  • @micheleshelleyliberty2852
    @micheleshelleyliberty2852 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for doing these interviews. Truly makes one think whether content creator is the best choice...

  • @KameteKenziKinnischer-kv7kf
    @KameteKenziKinnischer-kv7kf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A little scary now that I’m about to start an actual channel. But very glad I’ve seen this. But alot to think about.
    Thank you both for bringing this forward.

  • @FoundWorthy
    @FoundWorthy 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As for judicial system, I’ve been to court with and without an attorney what I noticed is the attorney can call the BS flag and they are listened to, as an individual. The judge will violate your rights and require you to speak and incriminate yourself. Whereas a lawyer would say something to the effect. Did you see the actual incident happen to the police officer and the case is thrown out I could’ve said the same thing, but the entire judicial system is in on it to screw the little guy. An individual should have just as much authority and write to speak and not to speak as a lawyer would.

  • @11Tyler
    @11Tyler 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tyler is an amazing podcast guest! Thank you for having her on Sean, looking forward to her next appearance😀

  • @colindobson4045
    @colindobson4045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm a small youtube channel and my start point is for a up to 4min video editing included I charge $1000 Australian dollars I'm just started my business with only 2 clients at the moment and 1'340 subscribers on my youtube channel as long as you communicate with your clients why your charging this amount they generally understand just be confident in yourself when explaining the costs

    • @maxbedroom6234
      @maxbedroom6234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Correct. Just be confident. Has to be detailed when explaining things to customers. Plus, if your portfolio speaks brilliance why underestimate your skill? The best companies are the ones who are willing to listen. Talk to them intelligently.

    • @Curious-Minds
      @Curious-Minds 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You charge $1,000 to make a 4 minute video?

    • @colindobson4045
      @colindobson4045 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Curious-Minds yes

    • @Curious-Minds
      @Curious-Minds 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@colindobson4045 I presume your videos are a little more than assembling a few photos and b-roll.

  • @callmepr117
    @callmepr117 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good information. I am a former business owner of a few businesses and know the importance of creating an LLC, however as it relates to YT is eye opening.

  • @moxxywoman
    @moxxywoman 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Incredible valuable information and a little frightening.
    I think the biggest takeaway is stay committed, positive and optimistic AND know that you’re not alone through this journey!!
    Having resources like Think Media and Tyler Chou are absolutely invaluable.
    Grateful for the amazing resources Think Media and Sean Cannell provide!! 🙏🏼

  • @kevinkemler1367
    @kevinkemler1367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Why aren't senators and congressmen under the same rules to disclose who is sponsoring them?

    • @joeysocks5718
      @joeysocks5718 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      BINGO

    • @kathryncainmadsen5850
      @kathryncainmadsen5850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are but it isn’t often enforced. That’s what the ethics arm of that branch catches but nowadays people claim it’s all fake news and voters believe them.

    • @kathryncainmadsen5850
      @kathryncainmadsen5850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joeysocks5718 Most of them DO! This why people release their financial records and exactly what Trump was convicted of- hiding money flow in a campaign. They can’t hide the money flow, it’s illegal. But I don’t know, ask the next president who had never released his own financial (or medical) information and STILL got elected.

    • @easystreetwithjen
      @easystreetwithjen หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If you are talking about campaign donations, it's all public information and available online.

    • @SpeedCultureStudios
      @SpeedCultureStudios 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fantastic question!

  • @clb2805
    @clb2805 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    As a retired Trianing Consultant, this was excellent, informative and vlue-added informataion for me. I started a channel, just over 3 months ago and I learned so much during this broadcast. Thanks you. I look forward to joining you again real soon.

    • @aureola_lola
      @aureola_lola หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah me too, and im considering starting one but im checking it out first

  • @menow7851
    @menow7851 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My homeowners insurance clearly does not cover any business related losses. I guess a separate business policy naming the LLC as owner is needed.

  • @tamekiaroseroloveyourselfwell
    @tamekiaroseroloveyourselfwell หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can relate to doing work and not getting paid . As a mom of 5 it hurt so bad and make me take a break from it all .

  • @ManishWayz
    @ManishWayz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Came across this video by luck and I am truly impressed by the amount of detailed information that you guys have provided. It has helped me to understand the importance of knowing what I am getting into. I can’t wait to reach out and see what help can be provided to me as a new content creator. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @Janetbeaufond13
    @Janetbeaufond13 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    On a slightly differant topic. What happens or should do when a distributer fails to cancel the a music platform when asked to do so. 6 years later happened to noticed had not done so and subsequently youtube also had put adverts onto a music topic that my sister and I had copyrights on. To be fair youtube cancelled the adverts. Received no royalties as such if any. Many thanks

  • @bipl8989
    @bipl8989 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Basically, if somebody pays you to do something, whatever you do, it's theirs. If a salaried chemist works at some oil-gasoline refinery's laboratory and invents some new kind of water based paint while working at home after hours, not related to oil and gas refining at all, that paint formula is owned by the refinery. If you work at MS writing Windows 15 and write some game program while on vacation, MS owns that game. If anyone pays you to produce something, make sure that it is precisely clear what you will produce and that your "employer" will only have rights to that specific item and nothing else.

    • @keithclark8030
      @keithclark8030 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Wrong. The employer has to have it in writing that they own it. If you just pay someone to create something, it is not automatically yours.

    • @bipl8989
      @bipl8989 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @keithclark8030 You do not seem to know anything a out this subject. Why are you talking.

    • @JS-jh4cy
      @JS-jh4cy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What about the employer claim to all your side hustle patents

    • @bipl8989
      @bipl8989 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@JS-jh4cy It's been done many times before and courts have said the employer wins. You must make an ironclad, written agreement with your employer as to what work will be excluded from his reach. Lawyer required.

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Depends on the employment contract - if any. And what resources were used to create whatever it is/was...

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you brother. And thank you Tyler Chou for all of the info you 2 have given. I have a 609 subs and I am starting to wounder these things. I started making automotive content for my grandkids to learn and people just started to follow me. So I figured I run with it. It's slow but I'm steadily getting a few subs a day and sometimes more. Thank you for this video.

  • @Floridaparksafterdark
    @Floridaparksafterdark 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Found this podcast so helpful as a TH-camr who has been monetized for 9 months. Thanks for the great info!

  • @theSSHITT
    @theSSHITT 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s easy and cheap to file an LLC in Florida. You can do it yourself. We have step-by-step tutorials on our channel on this as well as how to file annual reports, get an EIN etc. other channels do too! There’s a ton of free resources on TH-cam.

  • @GaryBurgin-z5o
    @GaryBurgin-z5o หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man I need to get my stuff together! Thanks guys for this information. Can’t wait till I can get in this loop. I got so much to learn apparently.

  • @r.wilwil9852
    @r.wilwil9852 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent video!!!!
    I found this to be very important content.... I don't hear many talking about!!
    I do want to keep my money & grow... I don't want to get blindsided!!😮
    ❤u 4 it!

  • @Keeks492
    @Keeks492 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As someone working on starting my chanel in 2025,this is a video l didn’t know l needed. Thank you so much!!!

  • @menarussell
    @menarussell 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow, this is essential info. I'm so thankful for you and Tyler. I'm definitely going to her follow her now. I'll watch the other episode with her, too.
    Thank you.

  • @PeteRondeau
    @PeteRondeau 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    When I started TH-cam 5 years ago, people were asking "do I need to check the sponsored content box if I only have affiliate links?" 5 years later, we still don't have a clear answer. If we look at the reason behind why we click on it- TH-cam and the FTC want it to be clear to the viewer that the creator has a potential conflict of interest- that the creator is being payed for their time. So, with that in mind, I would argue that affiliate links have an even larger potential for conflict of interest. We literally are not getting paid unless we can do a good enough job of selling the product. I'm not a lawyer but I think the box should be checked for affiliate links.

  • @Noosa21
    @Noosa21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It would be interesting to see if any applies to Australia. I'm not into brand deals etc, I only promote my own business.

    • @thesolaraquarium
      @thesolaraquarium 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      i personally think that it is not worth their while. But I don’t know and you could be sued by an Australian individual or company. So living in Oz is not a get out clause necessarily. Its pretty unlikely. I consulted a lawyer here in Australia about youtube and copyright. It was wonderfully murky and unclear.

  • @sabrinawilliams8558
    @sabrinawilliams8558 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yooo I love this woman so much!! When I start getting brand deals best believe I will be calling her❤❤❤

  • @DRventura333
    @DRventura333 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely a necessity. Too many people post a great deal of FALSE information to get the clicks, subscribers etc. Too many content providers are at verge of pornography when showing content like farming, cooking, clothing, ecommerce, maligning another content creator to get clicks. Content creators should be held legally accountable. As well, they need to protect their information, be it a product, song, writing, video, etc,. Young content people have also lost a great deal when their ideas are stolen. People can make money legally, doing content, without putting out false information, manipulating details of content, selling things on their content that they don't even believe in.

  • @Briburger
    @Briburger 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m so appreciative of this broadcast!

  • @UrbanInfluence54209
    @UrbanInfluence54209 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Protecting Myself ❤

  • @ciprodriguez
    @ciprodriguez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I hope brands understand there is sweat for equity sure but for Influencer it should only be on a per video or per sale percentage.

  • @juliekennis
    @juliekennis 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your content is great. I really appreciate this interview!

  • @DearGirlwithAlice
    @DearGirlwithAlice หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love these legal templates. I have a few contracts but I am always willing to learn. This lady is awesome!

  • @Bandoe72
    @Bandoe72 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Sean I’m glad I found this video. I been making videos for a few years now on tt (small creator😂)and I’ve really been wanting to get on TH-cam, your video was informative and motivating for me thanks. You and Tyler are really game related lots of information 🤯

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A million thanks to you both for sharing this valuable information!
    I’m so excited about the future opportunities in this space, but as a newcomer I really want to start out right. This conversation and the links provided will set me on the right path for success. I’m a new subscriber.

  • @HypothyroidismWeightLoss
    @HypothyroidismWeightLoss 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s protected (copyrighted) when uploaded but if someone with money wants to take you to court and fight for it, then you’ll lose if you don’t have the finances to fight in court. They can keep taking you to court over and over until you can’t fight anymore to to financial drain.
    The only way to truly win in court is to register it with the copyright office. Then they only can take you to court once and you can show your proof immediately.

  • @60anlivnglife
    @60anlivnglife หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for sharing this information! It’s very important to know.

  • @jacqtydus
    @jacqtydus หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What if they have an LLC but people still decide to sue the person directly as an individual? Can that happen?

  • @DOUGandNIKI
    @DOUGandNIKI 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Homeowners insurance will instantly EXCLUDE coverage for almost anything relating to a business...TERRIBLE idea. You can buy a "photographer" businessowners policy with Property and General Liability coverage cheap and easy... that is the correct answer.

  • @StalkedByLosers
    @StalkedByLosers หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beware! New LLC filing requirements!!!! Also, they don't save you now as much as they used to. A judge can say that you are ultimately liable beyond you LLC, especially of its a single member passthrough.

  • @CaptainRetriever
    @CaptainRetriever หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I tried to put my TH-cam in my LLC but they don’t recognize single member LLC. Probably have to incorporate eventually.

    • @CelebrityNewsW
      @CelebrityNewsW 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My quick question here's 'What if one uses an Incorporation and I mean (Inc.), will that also work for it?

    • @CaptainRetriever
      @CaptainRetriever 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ yes, there’s every option except single member.. I don’t want to file a separate tax return until it’s beneficial to do so, and you need to make over 80k they say, where you can pay yourself a salary.

    • @NightOwlinNewOrleans
      @NightOwlinNewOrleans 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      S corp

  • @KyraSimoneofficial
    @KyraSimoneofficial หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Is this for the UK too 8:12 ?

  • @lightskinninja9340
    @lightskinninja9340 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    So moral of the story would be to protect your content before you even put it out there. One thing I've learned going through the legal system myself is that it is all a game of symantecs. A cat and mouse game of pointing fingers and trying to drag things out as long as possible. Treat the legal world the same way it will treat you.. with no remorse. Any aspect of your content that isn't original to you should be looked at as a risk. Get proper documentation for anything that you yourself did not create. And make your intentions clear with third parties. If you intend to use an asset make sure that it is defined in the agreement and that it is documented because you need proof that you have the rights to use what you have commissioned. Safest bet is to just create your own stuff.

  • @CalvinLimSH-ld5le
    @CalvinLimSH-ld5le 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing what are the legal issues you should know when starting a you tube channel. What kind of protections you should consider before starting out as a You tuber. Hope to learn as much as possible from your videos what kind of law suits can come to you and how to avoid getting yourself in such a messy situations.

  • @ShuyiLife
    @ShuyiLife 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow I’m from UK and has been scratching my head to come out with content. This video has so much in depth information that could easily put me off to put out any content lol! Nevertheless, very informative!!

  • @RobsNeighbor
    @RobsNeighbor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for all the value you bring to us

  • @powerofmystory
    @powerofmystory หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for making this video, very relevant content and applicable for all of us, creators!

  • @bryangreenleaf5001
    @bryangreenleaf5001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Question- why aren’t media companies like Fox,CNN,CBS etc not disclosing who own them and who is paying to provide “news” . These companies are essentially reviewing a product and service - a public service that has a huge impact and influence over the world. The disclosure of the bought and paid for content is not happening

  • @HealthYoutubeX
    @HealthYoutubeX 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great information. Thank you
    I'm a new TH-camr and just subscribed to your channel.

  • @Krysthalenz
    @Krysthalenz 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹