Fix your template contract guide
GET A CONTRACT WITH TERMS THAT MATCH YOUR BUSINESS REALITY.
In one hour you can have a contract that you actually understand and feel confident sending to your clients.
YOU DIDN’T START YOUR BUSINESS TO WORK FOR FREE
Spending hours doing extra work you didn't anticipate isn’t a “normal” cost of doing business; it’s a sign that your contract is missing some key components like:
A clearly defined scope of work
An assessment/audit period to review your client's situation and adjust accordingly if it's materially different from what they initially described
A process for charging the client when the project scope changes.
So if you’re a person who finds themselves saying:
“I expect timeline delays; that’s pretty normal”
Then maybe it’s time to define a new normal. One where your contract honors your time and energy and protects your business interests.
maybe it’s time to fix your template.
THE TRUTH IS THAT YOUR CONTRACT ISN’T CUTTING THE MUSTARD
Maybe it's because you asked chatGPT to write it, or you found a template online, or you got one from a business coach.
Or maybe it’s because, like many freelancers and consultants, you don’t have any idea what needs to go in a contract so it works to your advantage while still being fair to your client.
Well, let’s put your days or not knowing to rest.
The Fix-Your-Template Guide gives you the mission critical information you need to get a contract that:
Gives you the leverage you need to avoid common pitfalls like scope creep and project delays;
Is written in plain language so you AND your client can actually understand it;
Is tailored to your actual business needs and the needs of your client.
"This guide has already saved me! I won a grant and needed to hire subcontractors. I used the guide to write their contracts and it helped me manage some compliance risks and other liability issues in the contract so I wouldn't be on the hook if I didn't receive the funds in time. Spoiler alert: I didn't receive the funds on time, but the guide kept me from having to pay people before I had the money to pay them."
- Natasha Stavros, Ph.D, M.S., WKID Solutions
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WONDERING “DO I NEED THIS?” HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:
DOES YOUR CONTRACT SAY HOW AND WHEN YOU’LL GET PAID IF THE CONTRACT ENDS EARLY FOR ANY REASON?
If the answer is no, you need this guide so you can avoid situations where a contract ends on bad terms and a client refuses to pay you out of pure spite (it happens all the time!).
is your contract’s confidentiality section long enough to make you and your client’s eyes glaze over?
If the answer is yes, then you need this guide so you can write the terms in a way that both you and your client can (a) read through without falling asleep; and (b) understand. We’re not here to scare our clients; we’re here to help them.
does YOUR contract designate arbitration as the preferred method of dispute resolution?
If the answer is yes and your business makes less than $500k (this is very generous) in revenue and/or you don’t carry business insurance, then you need this guide because arbitration isn’t something you can afford.
DOES YOUR CONTRACT INCLUDE PROCEDURES FOR HOW TO HANDLE COMMON PROJECT MANAGEMENT ISSUES LIKE SCOPE CREEP AND DELAYS?
If the answer is no, you need this guide so you can set expectations and establish boundaries regarding scope creep and delays from the beginning. You’re not bad at boundaries; you just don’t have a contract that has your back.
YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A LEGAL EXPERT TO GET AN EFFECTIVE CONTRACT THAT PROTECTS YOUR BUSINESS
You just need to be equipped with a practical skillset that helps you identify the legal issues that matter most to your business and the sample language you need to include in your contract to manage them. That’s exactly what the Fix Your Template Guide does.
With the help of the Guide, you’ll be able to:
IDENTIFY THE EXACT ISSUES YOUR CONTRACT NEEDS TO ADDRESS.
Figure out which terms matter for your business and why so you can easily explain it to a client if they have a question.
COPY/PASTE THE RIGHT LANGUAGE INTO YOUR CONTRACT.
Once you identify which terms matter for your business, swipe the sample language directly from the guide and put it in your contract.
WRITE CONTRACTS THAT GET A QUICK YES FROM YOUR CLIENTS.
Skip the dense legalese that freaks out your clients and use the guide to write a plain language contract that your client actually understands.
and if you join by may 20th, you’ll get an invite to join our live discussion and Q&A session where you can literally ask me all the contract questions you have.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THE FIX-YOUR-TEMPLATE GUIDE
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Two template service contracts that you can use as a starting point for customization:
Freelance writing contract
Consulting contract
Each contract has options for a one-off project or retainer work.
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A 20 page written guide that covers the most common contract terms, explains what they're designed to achieve, and how to write them so they're effective and benefit you. Here are the topics covered in the guide:
How to identify your legal risks and how they’re managed so your contract doesn’t accidentally undo the work you’ve already done to protect your business
How to clarify payment terms to make sure it’s clear how and when you’ll get paid in every possible scenario.
How to ensure your contract has leverage so you have power to enforce your contract without having to hire a lawyer
How to reduce unnecessary risk in your contract
How to simplify overly complicated terms so you don’t scare off your client
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40 minutes of video instruction where I walk you through the guide term by term for folks who are audiovisual learners.
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A question hotline to submit questions in case you run into any issues using the guide. Submit your question and get direct feedback from me.
YOU NEED A CONTRACT THAT WORKS SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR BUSINESS, NOT ANOTHER TEMPLATE
Got a template already? That's great! But a template is just a starting point. The Fix-Your-Template guide is designed to bridge the gap between that generic contract you found on the internet and a contract that incorporates the leverage and protection your business needs to flourish.
That's why it's called "Fix-Your-Template." Because when it comes to contracts, the best ones have terms that actually match your business reality, not a random billion dollar corporation. This guide helps you understand the reason for each term in your contract and then gives you the specific language you need to include in it that makes the most sense for your business.
“This guide helped me gain a better understanding of what was even written in the off-the-internet contract I was using and what I really needed given my business model and size.”
“I was able to ask Brionna a couple tailoring questions and confidently customize the contract language to fit my business and working process. ” - Dana Escamilla, Stargazer Group
MEET THE BRAINS BEHIND THE GUIDE
Hi, I'm Brionna, The Lawless Lawyer, and I've walked a mile (or many) in your shoes.
I used to co-own and operate a 6-figure consulting agency that served everyone from Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, nonprofit organizations, hospitals and medical groups, and public school systems.
I know what it is to navigate a wide array of client needs and vendor onboarding processes.
I know what it is to struggle to negotiate really long, dense contracts (yes, even as a lawyer I struggled with this!).
And I've felt the pain of late payments, client delays, and scope creep.
It's that experience that led me to start my work as The Lawless Lawyer because I believe every consultant and freelancer deserves to have a baseline legal skillset that helps you use the law to to get paid fairly, be respected by your clients, and build a successful business, whatever that looks like for you.
ALL THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS YOU’RE DYING TO ASK (FAQ)
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Yes, I've had multiple coaches purchase this offer and build a contract they love. I recommend that coaches use the consulting contract template to customize if you're starting from scratch.
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Yes! A few people who have bought this guide already had a contract template that they either generated with AI or found somewhere on the internet. The guide helped them tailor their template to ensure it included all the terms they needed for their business purposes.
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No. If you purchase this guide, I will not be your lawyer and you will not have an attorney-client relationship with The Lawless Lawyer or Brionna Ned LLC. This guide is for educational purposes only.
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Yes! This offer includes 2 template contracts: one for consulting and one for freelance writing. Both templates are based off of contracts I've written for freelance writers and consultants in the past.
YOUR INVESTMENT
The Fix-Your-Template guide is a digital offer that you can purchase at anytime for $347 $295.
Please review my Terms of Purchase prior to purchasing.
Due to the digital nature of this offer and its immediate availability upon purchase, the refund policy is that there are no refunds.
ACCESS THE GUIDE IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR PURCHASE
Once you buy the Fix Your Template Guide, you’ll receive an email with a link to access your purchase.
You'll find links to each of the template contracts and the instructional video in the course portal. You can work through the guide a few minutes at a time, or do what most folks do, and knock the whole thing out in under an hour.
You can also submit questions via the question hotline anytime, which is also linked in the guide.
THERE’S AN HOUR STANDING BETWEEN YOU AND A CONTRACT THAT REFLECTS YOUR EXPERTISE
You can keep crossing your fingers and hoping your contract says what it needs to say or you can spend one hour to get a contract that:
You feel confident sending to clients because you know what it says and why
Actually protects your business interests
Helps you avoid common problems like scope creep and project delays
You deserve a contract that reflects the expertise you bring to the table.