Can creative people protect their work without letting fear stop them from being bold? Gordon Firemark’s path from a teased redheaded kid and backstage theater technician to entertainment lawyer and podcast lawyer shows how unexpected turns can shape a meaningful career. Gordon and I explore entertainment law, podcast legal protection, career setbacks, asking for help, trusting your skills, and knowing when to test your limits. You will also hear how podcasting changed his legal practice, why teaching helps him become a better lawyer, and how creators can share their ideas with greater confidence and less legal risk.
Highlights:
00:02:15 - How a school principal redirected Gordon toward theater, media, and law.
00:11:17 - How surviving a bus crash became a lesson in perseverance.
00:15:30 - Why asking for help is a sign of strength.
00:21:07 - How entertainment law protects creators and their work.
00:28:36 - Why resourcefulness helps you say yes and figure things out.
00:44:29 - How Gordon became a leading podcast lawyer.
About the Guest:
Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and businesses achieve the dream of getting their messages out so they can achieve the impact, influence, and income they deserve. An entertainment and media lawyer who is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, he has represented some of the top voices in digital media, as well as in independent film, television and live theatre.
A podcaster himself, he’s been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009, and more recently, live-streaming Legit Podcast Pro weekly, featuring audio and video legal tips and strategies for podcasters and YouTubers. Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives, coaches and lawyers in small or solo practice.
His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he has taught college and law school courses in Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property law, Media ethics and theatre law.
Gordon lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, three children and a menagerie of pets.
Ways to connect with Gordon**:**
Web and Social Channels
Law Firm Blog - http://firemark.com
Facebook - http://facebook.com/gfiremark
The Podcast Lawyer (on Facebook) - http://facebook.com/podcastlaw
Linkedin -http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark
Instagram -http://instagram.com/gordonfiremark
Youtube -http://youtube.com/gfiremark
Podcasts
Entertainment Law Update - http://entertainmentlawupdate.com
Legit Podcast Pro - http://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm
Courses, Memberships, Forms & Templates
Easy Legal For Podcasters - https://easylegalforpodcasters.com
Easy Podcast Law Forms - https://podcastlawforms.com
Easy Legal For (Digital) Entrepreneurs - https://easylegalforentrepreneurs.com
Easy Legal Forms & Templates - https://easylegaltemplates.com
e-Book
The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide - https://podcastlawbook.com
Workshops & MasterClass Sessions
Podcast Growth & Profit: Mastering the Fundamentals, Avoiding Common Mistakes - https://podcastertraining.com
Legal Protection for Online Entrepreneurs, Coaches & Courses - Https://law4courses.com
How To Protect your Podcast: Easy, affordable legal strategies without expensive lawyers! - https://podcastlaw.net
Own Your Brand Before Someone Else Does! - https://ownyourbrandnow.com
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT\&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/
https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/
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