The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fashion Brand Founder Overcomes Legal Challenges and Ensures Compliance

Fashion Brand Founder Overcomes Legal Challenges and Ensures Compliance Michellemaewholesale.com Ellalane.com About the Guest(s): Ashley Lacer is the founder of Fashion Brands Ella Lane and Michelle May. With a background in real estate, wedding coordinating, and entrepreneurship, Ashley has grown her business in the fashion industry to offer size-inclusive apparel and emphasize accessibility and quality in her brands. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Ashley Lacer discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the legal challenges she faced while running her fashion brands. From dealing with copyright infringement lawsuits to making tough decisions to protect her business, Ashley shares valuable insights on resilience and business integrity. Listeners will learn about the importance of due diligence, turning crises into opportunities, and how to navigate legal pitfalls in entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: Ashley Lacer emphasizes the significance of having a great attorney on retainer and seeking legal advice before making business decisions. The impact of setbacks can serve as a setup for comebacks, highlighting the resilience and growth potential in facing challenges. Delegating tasks and building a reliable team can help entrepreneurs focus on solutions rather than problems. Entrepreneurs are urged to trust their instincts, make proactive changes, and embrace challenges with a positive mindset. Learning from past experiences, implementing preventive measures, and adapting to new business practices can lead to long-term success. Notable Quotes: "Fighting wasn't a combative thing. Fighting was just an internal battle with myself to make me, my brand, and my team better." "The reality is, as a business owner, you have a responsibility to know you have the rights to sell what you're selling." "Every setback is a set up for a comeback." "It's whack-a-mole. You're just like problem, bang, problem, bang. You're just like this all the time." "I'd rather invest in those partnerships for my company than pay an attorney on a settlement again."