{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"226. Fed to Founder: Legal Must-Knows Before You Launch","description":"Thinking about starting a business after federal service ... or maybe while you're still a fed? In this episode of FedUpward, Love sits down with Rebecca Geller, founder of The Geller Law Group, to talk through the legal realities federal employees need to understand before launching a consulting firm or small business. They cover:   Why forming an LLC matters (and why not to sign contracts as an individual)    County and local business license requirements in the DMV    Trademark mistakes that can lead to lawsuits    Federal ethics considerations if you\u2019re still employed    Why contracts are non-negotiable (even with friends)    Privacy concerns when using your home address    Succession planning and operating agreements    Whether you\u2019re considering a pivot or were pushed into one, this episode offers practical, protective guidance to help you launch smart. Connect with Rebecca at: thegellerlawgroup.com Connect with Love:   Coaching: https:\/\/www.fedupwardcoaching.com\/&amp;nbsp;   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com\/in\/love-rutledge   Facebook: facebook.com\/fedupward   The FedUpward Podcast gives federal employees and friends of feds strategies and tips for navigating everyday problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share ideas and get better. Don't get fed up. Get FedUpward! &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees","author_url":"http:\/\/fedupward.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40284340\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40284340"}