In Episode 2 of Lawsuits & Lessons, host John Fagerholm (employment defense attorney & entrepreneur) and co-host Steve Cooper welcome multi-hyphenate creator Marvin V. Acuna—film/TV producer, restaurateur, and founder of MoBal. Marvin shares how Hollywood producing skills (planning, logistics, relationships) translate to building scalable companies, why discipline (mind, body, workflow) is a competitive edge, and how he defended his rights when a partner tried to cut him out of a studio deal. John adds legal context on California employer risk, First Amendment myths at work, and why smart hiring beats fixing bad fits.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How producing films maps to leading and scaling any businessWhy daily discipline (meditation, fitness, workflow) creates calm under pressurePractical uses of AI to reclaim time and improve decisionsThe partnership playbook: red flags, role clarity, and enforcing your rightsJohn’s legal take: free speech vs. private employment—what’s actually protectedCalifornia realities: wage/hour & FEHA claims, arbitration tradeoffs, and settlement mathHiring truths: it’s easier to hire right than to fire wrongPricing vs. wages: the squeeze small operators face when costs riseHosts:John Fagerholm: defendmybiz.comSteve Cooper: coopertalk.netCall to Action:If you’re a founder, owner, or HR pro who wants real stories and actionable takeaways, follow and subscribe to Lawsuits & Lessons on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. New episodes every other week—leave a quick rating/review to help other business owners find the show!

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