Julie Cropp Gareleck, CEO and Author, shares her journey from family business to successful entrepreneur. She discusses intuition, resilience, and adapting to change. Exploring the value of listening in business relationships and building an inclusive work culture. Also, strategies for balancing work and family as a CEO and mother.
Developing a strong work ethic and adaptability from early experiences is crucial for entrepreneurial success.
Courage, experience, and timing are key factors in confidently transitioning from a stable job to launching a successful business.
Deep dives
Learning Work Ethic at an Early Age
Starting work for her parents at 16 in the family business, despite feeling like she was missing out on social aspects of teenage life, Julie recognized the value of time management and appreciating her time off. This experience helped her develop a strong work ethic and adaptability, laying the foundation for her future success.
Courage to Start a Business
After working for various agencies, Julie felt compelled to start her own business to take control of her career and future. Drawing from her parents' example of entrepreneurship, she trusted her decision to quit and launch her venture the next day, emphasizing the importance of courage, experience, and a sense of timing in starting a business.
Building a Supportive and Respectful Culture
Julie prioritized creating a positive work culture in her business, fostering respect, inclusivity, and supportiveness. By acknowledging past mistreatments in workplaces, Julie aimed to establish an environment where employees felt valued and empowered. Emphasizing respect for boundaries, teamwork, and learning from each other, she cultivated a culture that encouraged personal growth and collaboration.
Ready to take the leap and start your venture? Or, maybe you want to join an early-stage company. Yet, how exactly do you do that? Every successful entrepreneur has a unique story, and Julie Cropp Gareleck, CEO, Entrepreneur, and Author of Dare to Become, brings a fresh perspective to guide you on your entrepreneurial path. In this next episode of CareerCast, Julie shares her invaluable insights on confidently navigating the journey from startup to success. Whether you're a new business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or even working in a global company, the wisdom shared in this episode will prove invaluable on your journey.
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