Dr. Darian Parker has a conversation with Maddison Koper, a Phoenix-based attorney and group fitness instructor, about key legal protections in the fitness industry. Maddison shares how she became a lawyer and instructor simultaneously and discusses common business gaps that contribute to gym and coach turnover, including weak legal foundations that can lead to bankruptcy after an injury.
Maddison Koper, Esq. is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of Sunshine Law Firm®, a non-traditional firm empowering aligned business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives to bring their dreams to life. Specializing as General Counsel supporting with Entity Formation, Contracts, and Trademarks, Maddison combines legal expertise with a fresh, approachable perspective, making the legal process clear and stress-free. Dedicated to helping others succeed, she’s all about turning big ideas into reality with a little extra sunshine along the way.
Time Stamps:
00:47 Madison’s Dual Journey
03:57 Spotting Fitness Business Gaps
06:11 Why Legal Basics Matter
07:53 LLCs and Asset Separation
08:42 Waivers Contracts Trademarks
11:25 Where to File Your LLC
13:40 Insurance for Fitness Pros
16:29 Certifications and Liability Risk
19:41 Waivers Aren’t All Equal
21:05 Plain Language Waivers
21:52 AI Contract Pitfalls
23:09 What Makes Waivers Enforceable
24:47 You Can Still Be Sued
26:08 Why You Need an LLC
27:00 Intake Forms and Disclaimers
29:43 Nutrition Scope Boundaries
31:57 Creator Legal Checklist
35:04 Influencer Claims Liability
37:05 Where to Find Madison
Maddison’s Links:
@sunshinelawfirm or https://www.instagram.com/sunshinelawfirm/?hl=en
Website: https://lifecoachlawyer.net/
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