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1. A Q&A session with an industry expert 2. Faizun Kamal shares her journey into franchising
As a franchise specialist, Faizun Kamal conducts franchise education workshops and coaches wouldbe entrepreneurs on how to make the transition from employee to business owner. Contact Kamal at 443-604-6276 or Faizun@TheFranchiseConsultingCompany.com
Q
What led you into franchising?
A
In 2015, after an almost decade-long career as a Fortune 15 executive in Corporate America, I was laid off and became a corporate refugee. At the time, my life was out of whack. I was a real-life stereotype of the “stressed-out corporate executive.” My life was moving at a 100 miles an hour. My lifestyle was unhealthy. I had just had my daughter and barely saw her or my husband. After getting laid off, I hit the reset button. I needed to be more intentional about the next chapter. Through the world of franchises, I found a way to create a life of peace, purpose, and passion. As a franchise coach, I own my own business. I set my hours and only work with people with whom I want to work. I don’t just help my clients find their “perfect fit franchise,” I help them move from career burnout to career love.
QA
Who is your typical client? My typical client is a professional in the midst of a career or life transition. This is someone who may have just gotten laid off or has been in the same career for a very long time and is seeking change—maybe a working mother who has hit the glass ceiling or a burnt-out dad who feels he has lost control over his life and has become a slave to his job. While the specifics of each client are very different, the driving force that leads them to me is one and the same—a desire to create a different life through business ownership. I find that about 60 percent of my clients are professional women who no longer feel the corporate world is a viable option. These clients come to me seeking an alternative career option. They are looking for an opportunity to own what they do, create more wealth, and do work that they enjoy—all through their “perfect fit franchise.”
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