The Contract Playbook

The Contract Playbook

Hosted by: Casey Handy-Smith, Esq.

The Contract Playbook is your on-the-go resource for tackling contracts in your online creator business. Each week, we'll dive into topics that will help you navigate, simplify, and negotiate contracts in the...

Episodes

021: Termination Provisions: How to Protect Yourself When Campaigns Get Canceled

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we’re diving into termination provisions—critical clauses that protect influencers when brands cancel campaigns. Learn: What termination provisions are and why they...
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022: When the Unexpected Happens: Force Majeure in Influencer Contracts

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we explore force majeure clauses—the provisions that protect creators when unforeseen events disrupt brand collaborations. Topics covered include: What force majeure clauses...
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024: Wrapping Up with Closing Clauses

Season #3

In this season finale of The Contract Playbook, we’re breaking down closing clauses—those often-overlooked sections at the end of a contract that play a crucial role in keeping agreements enforceable. This episode...
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023: Work-for-Hire: How to Secure Ownership of Your Creative Work

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we’re breaking down work-for-hire clauses—what they are, why brands include them, and why they can be a red flag for creators. Topics covered include: The impact of...
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020: Navigating Dispute Resolution Clauses

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we dive into the essential boilerplate provision of dispute resolution clauses in influencer brand deals. Host Casey Handy-Smith, Esq. unpacks what these clauses are, why...
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019: Covered or Not? The Importance of Insurance in Brand Partnerships

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we continue our journey through boilerplate provisions by tackling a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant for influencers: insurance provisions. Casey breaks down why...
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018: Limitation of Liability: Protecting Your Creators from Excessive Risk

Season #3

Summary: In this episode, we take a deep dive into limitation of liability provisions —another key boilerplate clause that works closely with indemnification to manage financial risk in influencer contracts. We start...
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017: Indemnification: How to Negotiate and Cover Your Bases

Season #3

Summary: In this episode, host Casey Handy-Smith dives into the world of indemnification provisions. Clauses that may seem standard but hold significant weight in influencer contracts. We recap the first episode,...
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016: Behind the Boilerplate: Negotiating Every Clause in Contracts

Season #3

Summary: Welcome back to The Contract Playbook! This season, we’re diving deep into the so-called “boilerplate” provisions found in nearly every contract. These aren’t just filler terms—they’re crucial clauses that...
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015: Mastering Influencer Marketing: Insights and Strategies from Johanna Voss

Season #2

In this Season 2 closer, we sit down with Johanna Voss, an award-winning Influencer Talent Manager and Influencer Talent Manager coach, to delve into her 13-year journey in the influencer marketing industry. Johanna...
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014: Morals Clauses: Navigating Ethics in Influencer Brand Deals

Season #2

In this episode, we explore the crucial role of morals clauses in influencer brand deals. Discover what morals clauses are, how they impact influencers, and how to negotiate mutual morals clauses that promote fairness...
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013: 3 Essential Podcast Contracts: Safeguarding Your Show and Partnerships

Season #2

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we explore the essential contracts every podcaster needs: Guest Release Forms: Learn why these forms are crucial for securing permission to use guest content and avoiding...
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