Is Business Ownership Right for Me Now? 12/9/20 -C0027

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the three primary ways of going into business for yourself from a panel of business specialists.

About the workshop-

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the three primary ways of going into business for yourself from a panel of business specialists.

Lee S. wanted to be a small business owner. Lee had a successful career in corporate America, but it had him traveling too much and relocating too often. He wanted more time to be home with his family. He wanted to build real wealth for himself rather than for the company. After an extensive research and due diligence process, Lee has made the transition to franchise business ownership.

Join us to learn about other personal journeys to business ownership from local business owners. You'll also hear about funding options, legal considerations, and how to engage in a safe, comprehensive discovery process. Get the facts to help you decide if business ownership makes sense for you.

Panelists

Sam Nahem is the owner of ScreenPlay which develops film/video and interactive media solutions for business and independent distribution. We focus on creating effective, memorable content that communicates messages to support business.

Steve Bergfeld is the Principal Owner of UNITS Columbus, a franchise providing portable storage and moving.

Ted Fireman is the Market President of FranNet of Central Ohio, a consulting company which helps those interested in business ownership to find a business that matches their budget and goals.

James Bishop is a Wealth Manager with Morgan Stanley, as a certified Retirement Income specialist he has been helping his clients forge a path to financial success with a strong focus on developing income in retirement. In his career he has both been a business owner and mergers and acquisitions director in the real estate industry. He sits on the advisory boards of both the Conway Center for Family Business and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in addition to being the Board Chairperson of Community Shares of Mid-Ohio.

Bradley Miller, Esq. is the managing member of Miller Law LLC. Brad focuses his practice on transactional business law for small and mid-sized businesses. He has experience in business planning, small business M&A, and advising franchisees. Brad also is the founder of New Modern Lawyer, where he coaches and mentors solo and small firm lawyers on how to build and run successful law practices. He regularly speaks on law practice management, business law, and ethics. He is a two-time past chair of the Columbus Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Committee. He is currently the coordinator of the CBA’s Legal Practice Lab program, providing practical practice management advice to lawyers starting their own law firms. Brad earned his B.A. degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.