Don’t Just Get a Seat at the Table: How a Marine Sergeant Learned to Set It

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 --------------------------------------------------------------- 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