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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 36 MIN

Why You Are NOT Getting Hired (Recruiter Secrets EXPOSED)+ How She Built 2 Businesses (Franchise & Startup)

from Unbreakable Mompreneurs · host Charisse Walker

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 MattersThis 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 freedomWhether you are:• Job searching• Thinking about starting a business• Curious about franchises• Or trying to create more flexibility for your familyThis 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/charissewalker1Charisse 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] helps professionals beat the hiring system and teaches entrepreneurs how to build scalable businesses.❤️ If This Helped You:👍 Like this video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone job searching or starting a business🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about business, career growth, and motherhood

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 MattersThis 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 freedomWhether you are:• Job searching• Thinking about starting a business• Curious about franchises• Or trying to create more flexibility for your familyThis 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/charissewalker1Charisse 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] helps professionals beat the hiring system and teaches entrepreneurs how to build scalable businesses.❤️ If This Helped You:👍 Like this video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone job searching or starting a business🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about business, career growth, and motherhood

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