What Every Coach Needs in Their Contract

Perfect offer, social media, first few clients — yes, these matter when starting your coaching business. But without a solid legal protection, you’re leaving your business — and your income — wide open to risk.

Skipping this step isn’t just a rookie mistake. It’s a financial and professional disaster waiting to happen. 

A client ghosts after multiple sessions? No clear payment policy? Someone demands a refund months later? No contract terms to back you up? Before you know it, you're caught in a messy situation that could have been avoided.

In this episode, Liv Chapman sits down with Yasmine Salem Hamdan, a business attorney and founder of Coaches & Company, to break down exactly what every coach needs in their contract. Yasmine shares the non-negotiables every coaching contract needs, including clear payment terms, strong boundaries, and legal protections to keep your business secure.

You won’t want to miss this one — it could save you a ton of money and legal headaches.

Tune in now to make sure you're legally protected because your coaching business deserves more than just a handshake.

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• The #1 legal mistake new coaches make (03:02)
• What every life coach needs in their contract (08:12)
• Setting up your coaching business legally (12:12)
• Handling legal situations with clients (31:04)
• Action steps for new coaches (35:28)
• Closing (38:33)

Guest’s Bio:

Yasmine Salem Hamdan is a business and intellectual property attorney, digital strategy consultant, and an award-winning entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners access the resources they need to build protected & profitable businesses. As the founder of Coaches & Company, she provides affordable, lawyer-approved legal contract templates to help entrepreneurs shield themselves from liability while protecting their brands, intellectual property, and business relationships.

With expertise in digital business models and brand protection, Yasmine has worked with startups and established brands across SaaS, tech, retail, service-based businesses, and the creator economy. Her passion lies in equipping entrepreneurs to scale and safeguard their ventures while navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape.

She also leads Crème de la Crème®, a B2B referral network, and hosts The Business of Doing Business podcast, where she shares actionable insights for building thriving businesses. To date, Yasmine has educated over 10,000 entrepreneurs through workshops, speaking engagements, and live events, empowering them to grow with confidence.

Additional Resources:

➡️ Legally Launch Guide (Legal Checklist included!) 

➡️ Coaches & Company:

🔹 ⁠Website 

🔹 Contact: [e-mail] 

🔹 ⁠Instagram

🔹⁠ YouTube channel 

🔹⁠ Threads 

➡️ Connect with Yasmine:

🔹⁠ LinkedIn 

🔹⁠ Substack

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