Episode 100: Thinking Like a Lawyer for Ecommerce Success with Steffi Schmidt from Fig for Kids

In this episode of Customer Growth Sessions, Pat Ahern speaks with Stefanie “Steffi” Schmidt, founder of Fig for Kids, about her journey from corporate lawyer to e-commerce entrepreneur.

Steffi shares how her mother’s cancer diagnosis led her family to rethink everyday products and ultimately inspired her to launch Fig for Kids, a children’s clothing brand focused on safer, thoughtfully made apparel. She also offers practical legal advice for founders, including tips on trademarks, contracts, and protecting your brand in the early stages of building a business.

Want to know more about Fig for Kids?

To learn more about Fig for Kids and follow the brand’s latest updates, visit the official Fig for Kids website and follow the brand on Instagram.

Connect with Steffi on LinkedIn.

Resources Steffi recommends for additional legal guidance:

Search Y Combinator for a wide range of free templates.

Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Learn more about TaxCloud.

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