40 | Who Actually Owns What You Create?

About this episode

Cory discusses the importance of contracts in determining ownership of created materials in business collaborations.

You might think that because you created your training… you own it. But legally, that’s not always true. In this episode, Cory shares a real client story where a studio owner lost control of their own training materials—simply because there was no signed agreement. Why This Matters If you collaborate with someone and don’t have a contract in place, the law may automatically give them ownership rights—even in your own business. Key Takeaways ✔️ If two people create something together, they both own it (by default) ✔️ No contract = shared ownership and shared control ✔️ This can lead to disputes, revenue splits, and loss of control ✔️ A work-for-hire or licensing agreement protects your ownership Cory’s Legal Pro Tip 📄 “If someone helps you create it and there’s no contract—legally, they own part of it too.” 🎧 Want to make sure you actually own what you’re building? Hit play now. 📞 Book a legal call 📸 Instagram 👥 Join Our Facebook Group

People in this episode

Host: Cory Sterling

Topics covered

• ownership
• contracts
• collaboration
• legal rights
• business disputes

Keywords

• ownership rights
• training materials
• legal agreements
• work-for-hire
• licensing agreement

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