In this episode of Bippity Boppity Business, host Rita Richa sits down with Latrice Smith, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Thomas Law and Consulting, to do something a little unexpected: roast Disney's most iconic villains for their terrible business practices.
And honestly? The lessons are priceless:
- Latrice's journey from a family of healthcare entrepreneurs to founding her own legal + consulting firm [00:02:32]
- Cruella de Vil and the danger of high-pressure agreements — why you never have to sign what's put in front of you [00:07:45]
- When to seek legal counsel (hint: it's never too late) and what happens when you don't [00:11:14]
- Ursula's contract with Ariel — a masterclass in what's missing from most business agreements (consideration, defined terms, and whose voice exactly?) [00:22:11]
- Jafar and the Sultan: how to vet vendors and partners before they get too close to your throne [00:31:31]
- Genie's verbal agreement with Aladdin and what makes a contract enforceable [00:35:28]
- What "Day One" of building a business actually looks like — entity formation, service agreements, and knowing your exit strategy [00:38:07]
- Encouragement for entrepreneurs in the messy middle of the process [00:44:56]
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Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latricesmithesq/
Website: https://www.nmsinc.co/
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