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In this conversation, Julie Franco, a former Marine and entrepreneur, shares her journey from military service to founding two businesses: Franco Hauling and Gunny Gear. Julie discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and the lessons learned from the SBA Thrive program. Learn from her how to use discipline and resilience to chase your dreams and secure a seat at the table.
Chapters
00:00 From Military to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Purpose
02:56 Building Brands: The Story Behind Gunny Gear
06:12 The Power of Community and Networking
08:59 Lessons from the SBA Thrive Program
12:03 Balancing Multiple Responsibilities as a Business Leader
14:55 Overcoming Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
18:06 Celebrating Success: Achieving Dreams at O'Hare Airport
21:10 Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
24:45 The Reality of Financial Discipline
28:55 Overcoming Gender Bias in Male-Dominated Industries
32:13 The Call to Serve: Joining the Marines
36:32 The Power of Discipline and Resilience
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Resources
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⭐️ Our Guest: July Franco
► on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/july-franco-97369535/
🟣 Sign Up for the/SHIFT Leadership Newsletter:
Via email: https://sendfox.com/zaradigm
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🟣 Get my Leadership Communication Planner https://amzn.to/3X7LtFM
🟣 Get my book on High-Stakes Communication for Leaders https://zaradigm.com/go/high-stakes-communication
🟣 Join the/SHIFT, a private coaching group for leaders and transform
► your career,
► your brand, and
► how you lead and communicate.
https://zaradigm.com/leadershift
🟣 If you are a CEO of a small business, join CATALYST to:
► grow your business YoY (typically 20+%)
► create high-performing teams
► solve challenges with likeminded leaders
https://catalyst.zaradigm.com
Keywords
entrepreneurship, military, women in business, leadership, resilience, Gunny Gear, Franco Hauling, SBA Thrive, business challenges, empowerment
By Corinna M. HagenIn this conversation, Julie Franco, a former Marine and entrepreneur, shares her journey from military service to founding two businesses: Franco Hauling and Gunny Gear. Julie discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and the lessons learned from the SBA Thrive program. Learn from her how to use discipline and resilience to chase your dreams and secure a seat at the table.
Chapters
00:00 From Military to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Purpose
02:56 Building Brands: The Story Behind Gunny Gear
06:12 The Power of Community and Networking
08:59 Lessons from the SBA Thrive Program
12:03 Balancing Multiple Responsibilities as a Business Leader
14:55 Overcoming Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
18:06 Celebrating Success: Achieving Dreams at O'Hare Airport
21:10 Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
24:45 The Reality of Financial Discipline
28:55 Overcoming Gender Bias in Male-Dominated Industries
32:13 The Call to Serve: Joining the Marines
36:32 The Power of Discipline and Resilience
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Resources
---------------------------------------------------------------
⭐️ Our Guest: July Franco
► on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/july-franco-97369535/
🟣 Sign Up for the/SHIFT Leadership Newsletter:
Via email: https://sendfox.com/zaradigm
Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-shift-7262518924703887360
🟣 Get my Leadership Communication Planner https://amzn.to/3X7LtFM
🟣 Get my book on High-Stakes Communication for Leaders https://zaradigm.com/go/high-stakes-communication
🟣 Join the/SHIFT, a private coaching group for leaders and transform
► your career,
► your brand, and
► how you lead and communicate.
https://zaradigm.com/leadershift
🟣 If you are a CEO of a small business, join CATALYST to:
► grow your business YoY (typically 20+%)
► create high-performing teams
► solve challenges with likeminded leaders
https://catalyst.zaradigm.com
Keywords
entrepreneurship, military, women in business, leadership, resilience, Gunny Gear, Franco Hauling, SBA Thrive, business challenges, empowerment