Day: February 21, 2019

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FENG Panel Discussion: Alternatives to Traditional Employment

THE FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES NETWORKING GROUP

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Leslie Kuban facilitated a Panel Discussion for the Atlanta Chapter of The FENG. The topic of the discussion was ‘Alternatives to Traditional Employment.” Ms. Kuban, Owner of Frannet Atlanta, and Member of ITB Partners assembled a panel to discuss their motivation and experience leaving traditional employment to own a business.

The panelists talked about the need to follow your passion when picking a business. They reinforced the need for confidence to strike out on your own. Perseverance through difficult times was recognized as a fundamental requirement.  All agreed that the major reason for starting a business is to gain control over one’s life and career, especially in a highly volatile environment where tenures are short. 

FENG Panelists 2-13-2019, Left to Right: Ed Bauer , Leslie Kuban CFE, Jim Weber, Mercedes Conception-Gray, Chris Ruttle.

The Panelists assembled by Ms. Kuban included Ed Bauer, Franchisee of Fitness Machine Technicians; Jim Weber, President New Century Dynamics Executive Search, and Managing Partner, ITB Partners; Mercedes Conception-Gray, Regional Director, Patrice & Associates; and Chris Ruttle, Franchisee Owner/Manager at Best in Class Education.


The Financial Executives Networking Group is a 501(c)(3), founded in 1991 as a forum for senior financial executives to share job opportunities and experiences. Members have held titles such as Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Treasurer, Managing Director, as well as Vice President of Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, or Internal Audit.

For more information about franchising contact Leslie Kuban at lkuban@frannet.com

Jim Weber, Managing Partner, ITB Partners