Testimonials

Behind the Pages:
Our Area Directors Speak

Area Directors get honest about what difficulties they faced starting an N2 magazine, and what they now love most about the opportunity.

Shubangi Garg Stroll Crow Valley Iowa
Shubhangi Garg

“I was a dentist before taking over my own N2 publication from someone who owned it before me.”

Annie Bendalin Stroll magazine preston Hollow Dallas
Annie Bendalin

Before coming to N2, I held a number of marketing roles for some major brands.”

Ryan Jones Real Producers Charleston
Ryan Jones

I’ve always worked in sales but the profit margin I make through N2 is amazing. Joining N2 was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my family. “

Macy Knoble BeLocal magazine North Carolina
Macy Knoble

Before joining N2, I was a kindergarten teacher who loved my job but worked too many hours.”

Andrea Rominger Mountain Brook Alabama Stroll Magazine
Andrea Rominger

Before joining N2, I was a TV reporter and producer. I’ve also been an entrepreneur and business owner with Arbonne International for many years. “

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Jen Pizer

I was a stay-at-home mom and “volunteer extraordinaire” before owning my own N2 publication.”

Aaron Hutchinson Real Producers Atlanta and Bluegrass
Aaron Hutchison

I’ve worked as a National Sales manager and an assistant college baseball coach. I joined N2 in 2012 but pursued another opportunity in 2021. I’m back because I didn’t want to build someone else’s dream – I wanted to run my business on my terms.”

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Michelle Kingsfield

I was a television news anchor for 20 years prior to owning my own N2 publication.”

Heidi Platusic Indiana Stroll magazine
Heidi Platusic

“Prior to N2, I worked in the construction industry for a developer selling homes.”

Jenny Ladd Stroll magazine South Carolina
Jenny Ladd

Prior to joining N2, I was the business and operations manager for East Cooper Meals on Wheels.”

Robert Smith NFL Stroll magazine South Carolina
Robert Smith

I was a wide receiver at Clemson University and played in the NFL. I now own multiple N2 magazines under different brands.”

Samantha Lucciarini real Producers Wichita
Sam Lucciarini

I’m still a licensed REALTOR® as well as running my N2 magazine. There’s no one else doing anything close to what we’re doing.”

Thomas Theriot Stroll magazine Louisiana
Thomas Theriot

Prior to N2, I was a new LSU grad looking for a great career opportunity.”

Kaylie Oppedisano Stroll magazine Florida
Kaylie Oppedisano

“I was a corporate account executive for almost 10 years before owning my publication business.”

Stephen Gibbons Stroll magazine Texas
Stephen Gibbons

“Prior to N2, I was in medical device sales for the majority of my career.”

Brian Schuller Stroll Belocal Ohio
Brian Schuller

“I was a business owner in the travel industry before joining N2.”

Kelly Kilmer Real Producers Oklahoma
Kelly Kilmer

I was a real estate broker before I joined N2, and still am today. I was looking for freedom, with support from a franchise. My nights and weekends are back!”

Jordan Espeseth Real Producers dallas
Jordan Espeseth

Before N2, I worked in healthcare. Now I run four Real Producers magazines in the DFW area.”

Alexis Brinkley, publisher of Triad Real Producers
Alexis Brinkley

I work whenever and wherever I want and prioritize being with my growing boys. In my past career, I was a photographer.”

Peter Zimmerman Stroll Rose Creek Oklahoma
Peter Zimmerman

I worked for large corporations as a purchasing manager and a supply chain director before joining N2.”