Why are you not getting hired… even when you are qualified?
And what does it actually take to build not one—but TWO successful businesses, including a franchise?
In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Megan Applegate, recruiter, entrepreneur, and business owner of TWO companies, to break down:
🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
💼 Job Search & Career Growth
✔️ The hidden hiring system that filters you out
✔️ The truth about ATS and resume✔️ How to actually get noticed by recruiters
✔️ AND what it really looks like to build and run a business—especially a franchise
✔️ Why your resume is getting rejected (and how to fix it)
✔️ The truth about ATS systems (it is NOT what you think)
✔️ How recruiters actually scan resumes
✔️ The biggest mistakes job seekers make
✔️ How to use keywords + AI to stand out
✔️ How to position yourself as the solution (not just a candidate)
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership
✔️ What it is REALLY like to own two businesses
✔️ How Megan transitioned from burnout to business ownership
✔️ The pros and cons of owning a franchise vs starting your own business
✔️ How to get clients (B2B vs B2C strategies)
✔️ The power of referrals and networking
✔️ What most people do NOT understand about running a business
🧠 For Mompreneurs Specifically
✔️ How to balance business, motherhood, and life
✔️ Time-blocking strategies that actually work
✔️ Creating freedom while building income
✔️ Raising kids while building a business (real talk)
💡 Why This Episode Matters
This is not just about getting a job.
It is about:
👉 Taking control of your career
👉 Understanding how the system actually works
👉 And building a life that gives you freedom
Whether you are:• Job searching• Thinking about starting a business• Curious about franchises• Or trying to create more flexibility for your family
This episode gives you real, actionable insight.
🎙️ Connect with Charisse Walker (Start Here 👇)
🌐 Website: https://www.chalkerhomes.com🎙️ Podcast: Unbreakable Mompreneurs📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charissewalker1
Charisse Walker is a real estate expert, investor, and author of Flipping the Iceberg, helping women navigate business, relationships, and life transitions.
💼 Connect with Megan Applegate
🌐 Career Blueprint Solutions: https://careerblueprintsolutions.com📧 [email protected]
🌐 Gecko Hospitality (Franchise Recruiting): https://geckohospitality.com📧 [email protected]
Megan helps professionals beat the hiring system and teaches entrepreneurs how to build scalable businesses.
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