Starting a new business is a challenging and complex process that can be very difficult. It requires a lot of time, energy, and resources to create a successful business. There are many obstacles that entrepreneurs face, such as securing funding, developing a unique product or service, building a customer base, and competing with established companies. Additionally, there are many legal and financial considerations that must be taken into account, such as registering the business, obtaining licenses and permits, and paying taxes. Entrepreneurs must also be prepared to work long hours, make difficult decisions, and deal with the uncertainty and stress that comes with starting a new venture.
Despite these challenges, many successful businesses have been built by determined and persistent entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Kelly Bagla, Founder/CEO Bagla Law Firm, is an exemplary leader who has not just successfully established multiple blossoming businesses of herself but is also helping others to start new businesses right from the scratch.
Kelly Bagla, Esq. is an international award-winning corporate attorney who practices in San Diego, California. She is also podcast host of Go Legal Yourself – top 20 business law podcasts (get the App – it’s free), Judge on Everyday Edisons Emmy award winning TV show, TV personality and Speaker.
Kelly is a bestselling Author, an Inventor, selected Top Woman Entrepreneur by LA Dreams Magazine, nominated as one of the Business Women of the Year by San Diego Business Journal, selected Top Lawyer by Marquis Who’s Who, selected Attorney of the Month by San Diego Attorney Journal, winner of 2020 and 2021 Lawyers of Distinction, won Best of 2020 Oceanside Business Services award, winner of 2020 Legal Awards for Best International M&A Law Firm USA and Corporate Attorney of the Year, California, by Acquisition International, selected Top 20 Businesswomen to watch in 2020 by Insights Success Magazine, selected Top Transformational Woman Leader by Industry Wired Magazine, 2021 award winner of Business Legal Professional of the Year USA by Corporate Live Wire, selected cover story for Most Recommended Law Firms to watch in 2021 by The Business Fame Magazine, selected cover story for Top Law Firms to watch in 2021 by Tycoon Success Magazine, selected cover story for Top Law Firms to watch in 2022 by Mirror Review Magazine, selected cover story for the 10 Best International Law Firms to watch in 2022 by The Inc Magazine.
A multi-degree lawyer, Kelly began her career with the largest international law firm in the world, Baker McKenzie LLP, where she advised domestic and international clients on all corporate matters. Kelly has successfully founded the Bagla Law Firm, APC and is currently celebrating its 14th anniversary.
Kelly is also the founder and CEO of GoLegalYourself.com, an online company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their business with the right legal documents.
Kelly just launched her third business called Pitbulls ‘n Pearls, Inc., the Coaching Company for people who mean business and love life. This latest business endeavor supports entrepreneurs through workshops taught by other business owners in their respective fields.
Kelly has authored five books: Go Legal Yourself, First Edition, Go Own Yourself, Doing Business In the United States, Go Legal Yourself, Second Edition, and Legal Pearls. All books support and promote entrepreneurship.
She has been interviewed by prestigious publications such as Business View, Business Fame, Investors Digest, California Business Journal, SDVoyager, LAVoyager, and StarCentral to name a few, for her achievement, innovation and determination in helping entrepreneurs start successful businesses. Kelly is a monthly contributor to Homeland Magazine and San Diego Veterans Magazine.
Kelly was also chosen to write a full chapter in The Growth Formula by Kal Reece, How Industry Leaders Overcome Fear, Debt & Financial Challenges. Kelly’s passion is to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and she lives by her own motto: “Grab the world by the pearls, it’s yours for the taking!” – by Kelly Bagla, Esq. Kelly and her husband, Brent, live in San Diego with their two beautiful dogs.
Inspiration Behind starting the Company
“After finally getting to my dream job, I realized the hype wasn’t the dream”, says Mrs. Bagla.
Mrs. Bagla dreamed of being an attorney from as far back as she can remember; and when she landed the absolute most coveted job in the world straight out of law school, she thought that she had finally achieved her goal. But the sad reality of how the legal help system is set up forced her to realize that if she wanted to help people using business law, she had to do something new, Something different. Something designed from its very core to put the client’s best interests first. And so… Bagla Law Firm, APC. was born.
Core Quality Services that the Company Offers
Bagla Law Firm was established in 2009; when Kelly decided to venture out on her own, and approached Business Law from a new standpoint. Bagla Law Firm is a niche law firm that specifically caters to entrepreneurs. From every step along the Business Legal Lifecycle® of your company’s journey, Bagla Law Firm is set up to help guide you around all the legal pitfalls your company may face. It is a Business Formation and Asset Protection law firm helping both domestic and international clients start and grow businesses.
It takes an entrepreneur to understand the needs of another entrepreneur, and Mrs. Bagla is an entrepreneur four times over. This is a competitive edge for herself as well as for her company the Bagla Law Firm. While most law firms categorize themselves in broad areas of law practice catering to the masses, Bagla Law Firm, APC. specializes in just a select few areas of law that specifically pertain to the entrepreneur. All services are provided on a flat rate fee basis to encourage their clients as the client’s requirements are always at the top of their priority list.
Mrs. Bagla’s Way to Keep Pace with The Ever-Changing World
Mrs. Bagla keeps constantly educating herself pertaining to new laws and easy ways to help entrepreneurs with how to run a business. She has just released her 5th book called Legal Pearls. Additionally, they have just recently opened a London, England and UK branch; and are looking to open a Las Vegas, Nevada, USA branch by year’s end to help better facilitate the growing influx of international businesses looking to get their foothold in the American economic market.
“As an immigrant myself, one who has achieved her goal, and is currently living her ‘American Dream’, it is one of my greatest joys and biggest rewards to help others achieve their ‘American Dream”, says Mrs. Bagla.
A Leader’s Way to guarantee workplace motivation and productivity
“Every member of our staff is a vested and vetted professional; celebrated for their unique talents and what they bring to the team”, says Mrs. Bagla. They have gathered an amazing group of individuals that care about each other, and people in general.
While talking about how they have gathered an elite team of professionals Mrs. Bagla states, “Giving a person the space to be their best self and encouraging them to explore their strengths can only work out well for everyone. Either they’re going to find some hidden talent, or they’re going to show that they’re not up to par. We work with the best. They tend to find us”.
They ensure all of the members of their team feel as comfortable as possible in their work environment with the hopes that they can thrive. From special chairs, to elevated screens; From specialty drinks, to specific snack requests internationally imported… They try to accommodate their people and make sure the appreciation is well known and delivered.
Kelly’s Way with Disagreement & Criticism
Disagreements and criticism can be incredibly important for personal and professional growth. They challenge our assumptions and force us to think critically about our ideas and actions. When we receive criticism, we have the opportunity to reflect on our performance and make improvements. Similarly, disagreements can lead to new insights and ideas that we may not have considered before.
Mrs. Bagla remarks, “While each of us pretty much stays in our own perspective lanes as far as where each expertise lays, additional perspective is always welcomed and considered. While it may not be implemented, the additional option put on the drawing board is always welcomed”.
Advice to Aspiring Young Business People
As an aspiring young business person, it’s important to remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. Remember, success in business is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay focused, stay motivated, and always keep learning. Apart from the obvious Mrs. Bagla emphasizes on the importance of the legal work for all the businesses by saying, “Never skimp on LEGAL. Don’t just ‘Trust your gut’… TRUST AN EXPERT!”.
