I founded & own a bilingual communications & marketing agency. I've been thinking about a title for my business card (reprint) because I've seen Principal, Owner, Founder, CEO, & Chief Marketing Office. What do you use on your business card/why?

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Jen Barnett

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Answered on July 25th, 2018

I use Advisor, Consultant or Coach because they focus more on what I do instead of the position in my company. Having my own company both with contractors and solo using those other titles don't help when I am looking to work with people. I have used founder when dealing with investors or bringing on a possible partner, but only those circumstances. For me the "title" I use embraces what I believe in, which is working with people or guiding them. I hope that helps. :)

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Thanks for the feedback. It does make sense to differentiate. I have used different versions of a title for different scenarios. I forgot to mention I'm printing business cards. What have you used in that scenario?

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