Dare to Become an Entrepreneur

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Julie Cropp Gareleck

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 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.

Aired July 19, 2024

Julie Cropp Gareleck is a CEO, Author, and entrepreneur. Julie is a respected and trusted leader in business communities that extend from the Northeast (Philadelphia, New York City, and D.C.) to the Southeast (including the Greater Atlanta region and Charleston, South Carolina.), and that includes CEOs and entrepreneurs of small to mid-size businesses as well as the Fortune 1000. In her 25-year career, she has consulted with more than 1000 companies to build sustainable, revenue-generating strategies. Her first book Dare to Become, From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office, hit shelves Worldwide on September 3 and details her journey working for her parents’ restaurant to building a successful agency.

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