Episode 53
53. How to Legally Protect Your Fitness Business, with Cory Sterling
Do you understand all the legal mumbo-jumbo surrounding your Pilates Studio? Probably not, but Cory Sterling makes that easy to solve. In today's episode, Cory explains the implications of staff working as employees versus contractors and whether teaching online is different from teaching in person from a legal perspective. We also get the low down on non-compete clauses, and how binding they actually are.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Cory's online course Don't Get Sued: Legal Essentials for Wellness Professionals Use promo code: BREATHE
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About Cory Sterling:
Cory Sterling is the founder of the heart-leading law firm Conscious Counsel, a lawyer, small business owner, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher. He wrote The Yoga Law Book and has served hundreds of clients in the health and fitness space all across the world, the majority of whom own or operate a fitness/health studio.
Cory won the award for "Highest Rated Session" at MindBody Bold, amongst a field of the health and fitness leading minds and best presenters. He is the only lawyer who has completed the MindBody Business Consulting Program in order to learn overall best business practices for studios.
How to Connect with Cory Sterling:
- You can find Cory Sterling online here
- The Yoga Law Book: Legal Essentials For Yoga Professionals
- You can find Cory Sterling on Instagram here
- You can find Cory Sterling on Facebook here
About Raphael Bender:
Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.
Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.
Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
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