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Inspired to Create Impact

Words have the power to motivate and influence people. The right words have the ability to inspire. Julie knew at a young age that she wanted to write a book but it took a little over 20 years her to write her story, an authentic perspective of an entrepreneur starting and growing a business. From her waitressing days working for the family business, to starting a career, then pursuing her dream of creating an award winning digital marketing agency, she shares real stories about what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur.

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Starts with a Single Step

Writing this book started with a single word. A simple start– an idea to tell our story of The Avenue Restaurant and the lessons that it so richly taught Julie as she began and grew her career.  For millions, a major component of the American dream is to start one’s own company and, ultimately, to become one’s own boss.

The question is—just how exactly does one do that?

Every successful entrepreneur has a unique story to tell. But the story in Dare to Become is especially intriguing and uplifting because Julie didn’t have major venture capital dollars to fall back on, nor did she have an MBA from Harvard.

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Dare to Become

Read insights from the pages of Dare to Become, an inspirational book about a journey that starts at the beginning.

Julie Cropp Gareleck

About the Author

Julie Cropp Gareleck, Bestselling Author, CEO, and Entrepreneur, is a well-respected leader in business communities worldwide.  In her 25 years of experience, Julie has consulted with more than 1000 companies, including startups, midsize, and Fortune 1000 companies, to build sustainable, revenue generating strategies. As the author of the Bestseller, Dare to Become, From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office, Julie shares personal anecdotes and professional advice, valuable for those looking to gain insights and the importance of resilience in achieving success.  The book reached #1 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and C-Suite Network.

Gareleck established the JXN Executive Roundtable in 2012 as a resource for entrepreneurs, senior executives, and marketing leaders to share industry experiences and insights. She remains actively involved in industry organizations, often participating as an expert panelist or guest speaker. Gareleck is just as eloquent as she is engaging. She is an active member of Advisory Boards for start ups and late stage organizations.

When Gareleck isn’t working, she can be found spending time with her husband and daughters.

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