No Contract? Welcome to the Wild Wild West
A retreat collab. A great idea. But no contract. When things went sideways, one client had no legal power—and paid the price.
Why This Happens
It’s common: you trust someone, get excited about a project, and start building before you clarify who owns what. But the law assumes both parties share ownership—unless there’s a written agreement.
How It Gets Messy
When things go wrong, you’re stuck in what Cory calls “the Wild Wild West”—where no one has a clear legal advantage, and negotiations are costly and emotional.
What Could’ve Prevented It
A simple written agreement defining roles, rights, and responsibilities. That’s it.
Key Takeaways
✔️ Starting a project without a contract creates legal chaos
✔️ The law assumes 50/50 ownership unless stated otherwise
✔️ A written agreement protects your IP and brand vision
✔️ Conflict without contracts = expensive, stressful, and avoidable
🎧 Legal clarity starts with one document. Press play now.