23. Julie Castle: Finding passion in the problem you solve to grow an award winning business

I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie CastleJoin us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journey of Julie Castle, the founder of Struber, a leading professional services consultancy in Australia. Discover how Julie's determination, passion for infrastructure, and focus on relationships have propelled her business to national recognition.Get ready to gain insights on founding and scaling a successful business, finding purpose in problem-solving, embracing flexibility, and creating a legacy. Julie Castle's story reminds us that it's time to stop waiting and start building our own paths to success. In this episode Julie shares with us her insights on founding and building a national business and you’ll learn more about:  Focusing on relationships to build a business Finding passion in the problem you solve Developing a survive and thrive mentality to overcome challenges Guiding principles around hard work and resilience Owning your flexibility Defining company values in business Innovation as a catalyst for change in the infrastructure industry The gender gap in construction and the impact on the skills gap  Leaving a positive legacy with people and projects Julie reminds us that there are so many different variations of flexibility and the importance of the human element in business as a leader. She speaks honestly around the journey of raising a family while working or building a business and the importance of understanding individual motivators in the team.Julie’s bright spark and desire to leave a legacy in infrastructure projects around the country to develop a more sustainable industry inspires us all to think deeply about our own legacy in all aspects of our lives.It's time to stop waiting and start building with Julie Castle.  
You can connect with Julie on on LinkedIn or follow Struber on Instagram

You can learn more about Struber and their bright impact on infrastructure projects and businesses here. 
  About your host: 

Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co. 
 With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development. 
 Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast.  The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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