Franchise Ownership as a Career Change, Investment, or Both

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Franchise business ownership is a proven path to entrepreneurship and is also a viable career alternative for many people who want to “run their own business, without having to ‘invent’ it”. An added bonus: A successful and time-tested business model mitigates many of the common risks involved in starting any new business, whether you do so as an owner-operator, a savvy absentee investor, or BOTH!

Who should attend?

Anyone who thinks it may be time to take ownership of their career!

Examples: Any career professional/executive/employee who’s frustrated, downsized by their employer, wonders about becoming self-sufficient, thinks they might be entrepreneurial, approaching retirement, or believes their career options and opportunities are limited because of age, career experience, or other factors.

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We will cover:

• The basics of franchising: What / WHY / Who / and How
• 7 key differences: Franchises vs. independent small businesses
• Funding options, investment, myths, and other considerations
• How to evaluate franchising as a possible career fit for YOU!
• Ownership Spectrum: Owner-operated to absentee investor business models
• Experiences & comments from franchise owners

*This event is hosted and sponsored by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association.  There is NO registration fee, but you must register in advance.  This is a virtual event, and will be conducted on the Zoom platform.  Please click the REGISTER icon above for more details.

About the Speaker

Julian Reid is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source where his mission is “to help people assess their career possibilities and dreams – specializing in their exploration of business ownership and franchise opportunities.”

A strategic and tactical thinking leader, with an engineering and organization management background, Julian began his career working on U.S. Navy submarines as a nuclear engineer. Career stops with Fortune 500 companies including Ecolab, Nalco, International Paper, and UPS, developed his leadership and business development skills. Julian is now an award-winning coach; recognized for helping professionals address their lifestyle and financial goals through entrepreneurial franchising.

Julian holds a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Co-op Plan, from Georgia Tech. He enjoys tennis, golf, skiing, college football, and serving in multiple volunteer leadership roles within the Atlanta locations of North Point Ministries. Julian lives in Canton, GA.

By registering for this complimentary program, you agree to allow us to share your contact information with our Career Development Partner, Julian Reid.