How Was I Supposed to Know That? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/how-was-i-supposed-to-know-that Bernard Williams is not your ordinary attorney – he's a visionary "Lawyerpreneur" who understands the intricate balance between legal strategy and business success. This podcast is for the small business owner who is determined to grow their business, avoid trouble, and make a positive impact on the world. With a background in both Big Law and entrepreneurship, he brings a unique blend of legal acumen and business insight to the table. Every episode delves into the heart of matters, as Bernard imparts exclusive insights ranging from the meticulous scrutiny of day-to-day contracts to the art of orchestrating joint ventures and strategic alliances. Join Bernard as he engages in captivating conversations with industry experts and prosperous small business owners, affording them the platform to share their experiences with an eager audience. Company Counsel LLC f7e22e05-742d-5c15-abe2-03b94e9c9285 yes Trailer en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:13:10 -0100 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:14:11 -0100 https://how-was-i-supposed-to-know-that.simplecast.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/k_PguqS6XKWyMfN6m9uLODksnaT9Whz7TGU8O2DMVjc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNmFm/MTQ0MTYwZWM0Yjgx/MzExMjRiZWNiOWU1/NzEwZS5qcGc.jpg How Was I Supposed to Know That? https://how-was-i-supposed-to-know-that.simplecast.com episodic Bernard A. Williams Bernard Williams is not your ordinary attorney – he's a visionary "Lawyerpreneur" who understands the intricate balance between legal strategy and business success. This podcast is for the small business owner who is determined to grow their business, avoid trouble, and make a positive impact on the world. With a background in both Big Law and entrepreneurship, he brings a unique blend of legal acumen and business insight to the table. Every episode delves into the heart of matters, as Bernard imparts exclusive insights ranging from the meticulous scrutiny of day-to-day contracts to the art of orchestrating joint ventures and strategic alliances. Join Bernard as he engages in captivating conversations with industry experts and prosperous small business owners, affording them the platform to share their experiences with an eager audience. Bernard Williams is not your ordinary attorney – he's a visionary "Lawyerpreneur" who understands the intricate balance between legal strategy and business success. business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup Company Counsel LLC No No Episode 10: Ken Ward, Phoenix Rising Solutions 10 10 Episode 10: Ken Ward, Phoenix Rising Solutions full cc0ecbbd-d7c7-4d11-9618-eb68b3a70124 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df5e8e7 Bernard talks with Ken Ward, the owner of Phoenix Rising Solutions and the founder of the National Black Professionals Networking Association, about his entrepreneurial journey and what keeps him motivated after years of business ownership. As the principal of his full-service insurance brokerage, Ken shares a powerful reminder about the need for regular policy reviews. He underscores the importance of understanding both the market and the customer, recognizing that circumstances can change quickly.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1706 Bernard talks with Ken Ward, the owner of Phoenix Rising Solutions and the founder of the National Black Professionals Networking Association, about his entrepreneurial journey and what keeps him motivated after years of business ownership. As the principal of his full-service insurance brokerage, Ken shares a powerful reminder about the need for regular policy reviews. He underscores the importance of understanding both the market and the customer, recognizing that circumstances can change quickly. Bernard talks with Ken Ward, the owner of Phoenix Rising Solutions and the founder of the National Black Professionals Networking Association, about his entrepreneurial journey and what keeps him motivated after years of business ownership. As the princip business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 9: Derek Anasiewicz, A to Z Family Business 9 9 Episode 9: Derek Anasiewicz, A to Z Family Business full b71f8dc9-ce1f-45b1-a89b-d3fc0b3a35fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d079a7ad Bernard interviews Derek Anasiewicz, founder of A to Z Family Business, a construction company in southeastern Pennsylvania. Derek shares his journey from starting as a one-person handyman operation, to expanding his skill set and growing a customer base, to eventually establishing A to Z as one of the most reputable companies in the local construction industry.

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]]> Bernard interviews Derek Anasiewicz, founder of A to Z Family Business, a construction company in southeastern Pennsylvania. Derek shares his journey from starting as a one-person handyman operation, to expanding his skill set and growing a customer base, to eventually establishing A to Z as one of the most reputable companies in the local construction industry.

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]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1834 Bernard interviews Derek Anasiewicz, founder of A to Z Family Business, a construction company in southeastern Pennsylvania. Derek shares his journey from starting as a one-person handyman operation, to expanding his skill set and growing a customer base, to eventually establishing A to Z as one of the most reputable companies in the local construction industry. Bernard interviews Derek Anasiewicz, founder of A to Z Family Business, a construction company in southeastern Pennsylvania. Derek shares his journey from starting as a one-person handyman operation, to expanding his skill set and growing a customer base, business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 8: The Corporate Transparency Act 8 8 Episode 8: The Corporate Transparency Act full ffc9e45e-4461-4155-9332-557c5cb4c6b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02800324 Bernard highlights the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal law which took effect on January 1st this year and imposes new filing requirements for most small businesses. Do not get blindsided by fines and penalties that could have been avoided!

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]]> Bernard highlights the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal law which took effect on January 1st this year and imposes new filing requirements for most small businesses. Do not get blindsided by fines and penalties that could have been avoided!

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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 645 Bernard highlights the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal law which took effect on January 1st this year and imposes new filing requirements for most small businesses. Do not get blindsided by fines and penalties that could have been avoided! Bernard highlights the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal law which took effect on January 1st this year and imposes new filing requirements for most small businesses. Do not get blindsided by fines and penalties that could have been avoided! business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 7: Carlo Batts, Rittenhouse Appraisals 7 7 Episode 7: Carlo Batts, Rittenhouse Appraisals full 4c162a79-c68c-44a5-b0c9-25cd45ceabea https://share.transistor.fm/s/c078c109 Bernard speaks with Carlo Batts from Rittenhouse Appraisals, a commercial real estate valuation firm based in Philadelphia. Carlo explains the importance of formal appraisals in real estate transactions, why professional certifications matter, and why some staffing decisions are doomed from the start.

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]]> Bernard speaks with Carlo Batts from Rittenhouse Appraisals, a commercial real estate valuation firm based in Philadelphia. Carlo explains the importance of formal appraisals in real estate transactions, why professional certifications matter, and why some staffing decisions are doomed from the start.

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1672 Bernard speaks with Carlo Batts from Rittenhouse Appraisals, a commercial real estate valuation firm based in Philadelphia. Carlo explains the importance of formal appraisals in real estate transactions, why professional certifications matter, and why some staffing decisions are doomed from the start. Bernard speaks with Carlo Batts from Rittenhouse Appraisals, a commercial real estate valuation firm based in Philadelphia. Carlo explains the importance of formal appraisals in real estate transactions, why professional certifications matter, and why som business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 6: Matt Mittman, RE/MAX Ready Property Management 6 6 Episode 6: Matt Mittman, RE/MAX Ready Property Management full 6be746b1-b14f-4448-b0fe-b232d7a5aa03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12409940 Bernard has a conversation with Matt Mittman of ReMax Ready, who shares how he

grew his real estate office in Pennsylvania from a small team to a group of 35-40 agents over a

decade. He reflects on his 20-year career as a realtor and the pivotal decision to start his own

company, initially hesitant about the responsibility but ultimately finding fulfillment in helping

others achieve their goals.

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]]> Bernard has a conversation with Matt Mittman of ReMax Ready, who shares how he

grew his real estate office in Pennsylvania from a small team to a group of 35-40 agents over a

decade. He reflects on his 20-year career as a realtor and the pivotal decision to start his own

company, initially hesitant about the responsibility but ultimately finding fulfillment in helping

others achieve their goals.

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If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1742 Bernard has a conversation with Matt Mittman of ReMax Ready, who shares how he grew his real estate office in Pennsylvania from a small team to a group of 35-40 agents over a decade. He reflects on his 20-year career as a realtor and the pivotal decision to start his own company, initially hesitant about the responsibility but ultimately finding fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals. Bernard has a conversation with Matt Mittman of ReMax Ready, who shares how he grew his real estate office in Pennsylvania from a small team to a group of 35-40 agents over a decade. He reflects on his 20-year career as a realtor and the pivotal decision business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 5: Strategic Partnerships: Navigating Initial Meetings with Potential Partners 5 5 Episode 5: Strategic Partnerships: Navigating Initial Meetings with Potential Partners full 80e82bad-06fb-431c-9f69-eef95562e493 https://share.transistor.fm/s/362abd39 This episode provides practical tips on preparing for initial meetings with potential strategic partners. Learn how to set clear goals, ask the right questions, choose the best strategic partner for you and your business, and deal with misunderstandings and conflicts before they arise.

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]]> This episode provides practical tips on preparing for initial meetings with potential strategic partners. Learn how to set clear goals, ask the right questions, choose the best strategic partner for you and your business, and deal with misunderstandings and conflicts before they arise.

If you would like to get in touch with us visit www.companycounsel.law

 

If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 863 This episode provides practical tips on preparing for initial meetings with potential strategic partners. Learn how to set clear goals, ask the right questions, choose the best strategic partner for you and your business, and deal with misunderstandings and conflicts before they arise. This episode provides practical tips on preparing for initial meetings with potential strategic partners. Learn how to set clear goals, ask the right questions, choose the best strategic partner for you and your business, and deal with misunderstandings a business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 4: Strategic Partnerships: Unlock Business Growth by Collaborating 4 4 Episode 4: Strategic Partnerships: Unlock Business Growth by Collaborating full c0c2a6b9-af25-4832-bbf8-e86a1ffdd4d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af1eab18 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of strategic partnerships. It’s all about teaming up with compatible strategic partners to unlock new opportunities, mix up what you offer, plug in the skills you need, cut down on costs, and show that there’s power in numbers.

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]]> In this episode, we’re diving into the world of strategic partnerships. It’s all about teaming up with compatible strategic partners to unlock new opportunities, mix up what you offer, plug in the skills you need, cut down on costs, and show that there’s power in numbers.

If you would like to get in touch with us visit www.companycounsel.law

 

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]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 735 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of strategic partnerships. It’s all about teaming up with compatible strategic partners to unlock new opportunities, mix up what you offer, plug in the skills you need, cut down on costs, and show that there’s power in numbers. In this episode, we’re diving into the world of strategic partnerships. It’s all about teaming up with compatible strategic partners to unlock new opportunities, mix up what you offer, plug in the skills you need, cut down on costs, and show that there’s business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 3: Emily Stein, Design Librarian 3 3 Episode 3: Emily Stein, Design Librarian full 3de0d18e-09bb-47ac-b317-7eca5cf8effe https://share.transistor.fm/s/959b1870 Bernard interviews Emily Stein, founder of Design Librarian, a full-service residential interior design firm in Philadelphia. Emily shares what it was like to start as a solo entrepreneur before adding a partner, highlighting the importance of discipline and structure in business. She also touches on her previous venture, a nonprofit that struggled despite her best efforts, emphasizing the lessons she learned and why resilience is a required trait for entrepreneurs.

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]]> Bernard interviews Emily Stein, founder of Design Librarian, a full-service residential interior design firm in Philadelphia. Emily shares what it was like to start as a solo entrepreneur before adding a partner, highlighting the importance of discipline and structure in business. She also touches on her previous venture, a nonprofit that struggled despite her best efforts, emphasizing the lessons she learned and why resilience is a required trait for entrepreneurs.

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If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1916 Bernard interviews Emily Stein, founder of Design Librarian, a full-service residential interior design firm in Philadelphia. Emily shares what it was like to start as a solo entrepreneur before adding a partner, highlighting the importance of discipline and structure in business. She also touches on her previous venture, a nonprofit that struggled despite her best efforts, emphasizing the lessons she learned and why resilience is a required trait for entrepreneurs. Bernard interviews Emily Stein, founder of Design Librarian, a full-service residential interior design firm in Philadelphia. Emily shares what it was like to start as a solo entrepreneur before adding a partner, highlighting the importance of discipline business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 2: Ryan Findley, Neomind Labs, LLC 2 2 Episode 2: Ryan Findley, Neomind Labs, LLC full 00cd0927-25ab-4981-9b58-05a1a5b4e33c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bac24ca Bernard talks to Ryan Finley, founder of Neomind Labs, about starting his business,

overcoming unexpected challenges, and navigating the unpredictable journey of

entrepreneurship. Ryan candidly reflects on having to deal with a significant drop in revenue

(just when things were going well), how anxiety (and self-awareness!) can impact business

growth, and the importance of building a supportive network before you think you need it.

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If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Bernard talks to Ryan Finley, founder of Neomind Labs, about starting his business,

overcoming unexpected challenges, and navigating the unpredictable journey of

entrepreneurship. Ryan candidly reflects on having to deal with a significant drop in revenue

(just when things were going well), how anxiety (and self-awareness!) can impact business

growth, and the importance of building a supportive network before you think you need it.

If you would like to get in touch with us visit www.companycounsel.law

 

If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 2039 Episode 2: Ryan Findley, Neomind Labs, LLC Bernard talks to Ryan Finley, founder of Neomind Labs, about starting his business, overcoming unexpected challenges, and navigating the unpredictable journey of entrepreneurship. Ryan candidly reflects on having to deal with a significant drop in revenue (just when things were going well), how anxiety (and self-awareness!) can impact business growth, and the importance of building a supportive network before you think you need it. Episode 2: Ryan Findley, Neomind Labs, LLC Bernard talks to Ryan Finley, founder of Neomind Labs, about starting his business, overcoming unexpected challenges, and navigating the unpredictable journey of entrepreneurship. Ryan candidly reflects on having business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Episode 1: Jasmine and Jamiee Simmons of Always Compassionate Home Care 1 1 Episode 1: Jasmine and Jamiee Simmons of Always Compassionate Home Care full a49b95e5-b2a9-4d87-8aa8-982bcf9f5475 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39e30daf In the inaugural episode of How Was I Supposed To Know That?, Bernard is joined by

Jasmine and Jamie Simmons from Always Compassionate Home Care. The sisters and business

partners discuss their journey from determined caregivers to successful entrepreneurs, scaling

from $100,000 to nearly $10 million in three years. They share their insights on community

outreach, overcoming challenges during the pandemic, and the importance of building a strong

business team.

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If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> In the inaugural episode of How Was I Supposed To Know That?, Bernard is joined by

Jasmine and Jamie Simmons from Always Compassionate Home Care. The sisters and business

partners discuss their journey from determined caregivers to successful entrepreneurs, scaling

from $100,000 to nearly $10 million in three years. They share their insights on community

outreach, overcoming challenges during the pandemic, and the importance of building a strong

business team.

If you would like to get in touch with us visit www.companycounsel.law

 

If your interested in consultations you can call 484-325-5660.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 1814 In the inaugural episode of How Was I Supposed To Know That?, Bernard is joined by Jasmine and Jamie Simmons from Always Compassionate Home Care. The sisters and business partners discuss their journey from determined caregivers to successful entrepreneurs, scaling from $100,000 to nearly $10 million in three years. They share their insights on community outreach, overcoming challenges during the pandemic, and the importance of building a strong business team. In the inaugural episode of How Was I Supposed To Know That?, Bernard is joined by Jasmine and Jamie Simmons from Always Compassionate Home Care. The sisters and business partners discuss their journey from determined caregivers to successful entrepreneur business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No Trailer 1 1 Trailer trailer 45876432-449c-46c8-a8e7-20aa50bf61ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb9b8945 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Company Counsel LLC Company Counsel LLC 47 business growth, entrepreneur, law, scaling, small business, startup No