Veteran Business Lawyer Reveals Hidden Legal Secrets To Building A Sustainable Business

Ayo Oye, MBA, ACA, B.Sc., (Management Consultant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC across 3 continents), sits down with Brandon Woodward (Managing Partner at Woodward, Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan Law Office) to explore the legal considerations involved in building a sustainable business.Brandon took his law firm from a card table in his spare bedroom to a six-figure business advising startups and closely held companies across the Treasure Coast. Now, with over 25 years of guiding founders through everything from growth to exits, Brandon shares hard-won lessons that could save your business time, money, and future headaches. We dive into the biggest legal blind spots entrepreneurs overlook, the costly mistakes hidden in the fine print, and why your contracts are often your strongest competitive edge. We also explore how Brandon’s firm built a resilient culture, what running a business while raising a family really looks like, and how to set yourself up for a clean exit years before you sell.Whether you’re just launching your startup or scaling toward your next big milestone, this conversation will arm you with the practical, story-driven insights you need to protect and grow your business sustainably.