Testimony of Stéphane

Stéphane’s story

A successful change of direction with PANO Agen

A new professional impetus after a career as an accountant

After several years as an accountant in a management center dedicated to businesses, Stéphane felt the need for a fresh start. His daily routine was becoming too routine and no longer provided the fulfillment he was looking for. His entrepreneurial spirit gradually took hold, fueled by a growing interest in graphic techniques and visual project management. He aspires to a more creative, varied and hands-on profession. As he sums it up:
“I was bored with my job and decided to take the plunge. PANO has enabled me to diversify my daily routine: more customer relations and more field work.”

Discovering the PANO network: a turning point

To make his plans a reality, Stéphane took part in a discovery day in Bordeaux to meet the head of the network and PANO dealers already in business. This immersion confirmed his choice: he wanted to open his own branch with the support of a solid, recognized network capable of offering real support.
Initial training played a major role in his decision:
“I knew nothing about the world of signage. In training, I spent many hours on computer graphics and installation, with invaluable on-site support.”

An ever-growing agency serving professionals in Agen

Seven years after opening PANO Agen, the agency is growing steadily. Stéphane has built up a team of four people, and on a daily basis assists companies, craftsmen and local authorities with their visual communication projects: signs, vehicle markings, indoor and outdoor signage, large-format visuals…

His involvement now extends beyond the local level: he is godfather to several new PANO branches in the South-West, a role that enables him to support new entrepreneurs in their first steps, while sharing his experience of the field and the network.

A message for future entrepreneurs

With the benefit of hindsight and experience, Stéphane encourages those who are still hesitating to take the plunge into visual communications and the PANO network. For him, three words sum up the PANO spirit: conviviality, support and perspectives. A state of mind he fully embodies through his career and the development of his agency.