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Franchise business ownership is a proven path to entrepreneurship. It offers a viable career alternative for many individuals seeking to “run their own business - without the burden of inventing it”.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 ; from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Program Overview:
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Franchise business ownership is a proven path to entrepreneurship. It offers a viable career alternative for many individuals seeking to “run their own business – without the burden of inventing it”. Furthermore, a successful and time-tested business model can significantly reduce the common risks associated with starting any new business, whether you choose to run it as an owner-operator, a savvy investor, or somewhere in between.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in learning the basics of exploring, identifying, owning, and operating a franchise business

REGISTRATION LINK

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
• Ownership Spectrum: From owner-operator to absentee investor
• How to evaluate franchise business ownership … for YOU!
• Live Q&A Session / Panel & Attendees

Presenter:

Julian Reid, a Career Ownership Coach™ with The Entrepreneur’s Source, is dedicated to helping people assess their career possibilities and dreams. His specialty lies in guiding professionals and executives through the exploration of business ownership and franchise opportunities. A Georgia Tech alumnus with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree (Co-Op Plan), Julian began his career as a nuclear engineer, working on U.S. Navy submarines. Leveraging his engineering and organization management background, he then sharpened his leadership and business development skills during his tenure at Fortune 500 companies, including Ecolab, UPS, and International Paper. Today, he serves as an award-winning coach; recognized for helping professionals address their lifestyle and financial goals through franchise business ownership. 

Additional credentials and background information can be found at this link: Meet the Coach.

Webinar Registration Details and Terms:

• Webinar Fee:  Free! 
• Registration is required.
• Recordings will be sent to those who register AND request the link AFTER the live webinar.
• The Zoom platform will be used. If you access the event via your Zoom account, Zoom may require their latest software update.
• By registering for this free educational program, you agree to receive confirmation and follow-up communications from the presenter.

To your success,

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 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.

REGISTER 

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 inadvance.  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 Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree, 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.

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To your success,

Franchise business ownership is a proven path to entrepreneurship. Franchising 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!