# Ep.28 - What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Career in Finance

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Podcast: [The Coffee Chat by Adventis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-coffee-chat-by-adventis-7038552)
Published: 2025-09-29T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2353

## Resource

In this episode of The Coffee Chat Podcast, we sit down with Brian Etienne, a Miami of Ohio graduate who has built an impressive career in private credit. From starting out with no knowledge of the field to working in Chicago, London, and Paris, Brian shares the pivotal moments, skills, and networking strategies that shaped his path. We dive into the technical demands of private credit, the differences from investment banking, the role of global experience, and the lessons he learned while traveling the world for a year. Whether you’re a student aiming for high finance or a professional curious about career pivots, this conversation is packed with insights, advice, and inspiration. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan ( ⁠⁠⁠CreatedByRegan⁠⁠⁠ ) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Brian Etienne

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