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Welcome to the Featured and Fully Protected Mini Series on the C-Suite Legal Lounge! In today’s episode, host Tonia Fisher dives into the hidden risks and rewards of being a guest on someone else’s platform. What starts as an exciting collaboration or guest spot can quickly shift if you haven’t clarified the terms—your words, image, and expertise could end up fueling someone else’s brand or products, sometimes without your knowledge or benefit. Tonia breaks down four real-world scenarios where guest appearances can blur legal and branding lines, from your segment becoming part of a paid course, to your name being used in promotions, and even being denied the right to share your own contributions. Tune in as she shares the crucial questions you should ask before saying yes to any feature, and why protecting your voice and credibility is not just smart—it’s strategic. Ready to own your collaborations and build your brand with clarity? Let’s jump into this empowering conversation!
✨ DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
- Importance of defining guest spot terms
- Risks of contributing to paid products unknowingly
- Unapproved use of name and brand in promotions
- Content repurposing and loss of message control
- Restrictions on reusing your own contributions
- Essential questions to ask before participating
- Strategic protection of brand and intellectual property
You’re not just a guest—you’re a brand. And protecting that brand? It’s non-negotiable.
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