Ready to close your strongest quarter ever AND build a seven-figure recruitment business—even if you’re currently facing setbacks? In this can’t-miss episode, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Julia Arpag, CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment, who shares how she skyrocketed from being laid off postpartum to building a $900K recruiting agency in just 18 months.

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Julia’s journey goes way beyond recruiting tactics. She reveals the powerful mindset shifts, habits, and daily practices every talent acquisition professional and recruiter can use to scale faster, close more, and thrive in the most challenging talent markets. Whether you’re a solo agency owner, in-house recruiter, or scaling a TA team, Julia’s fresh, actionable framework will transform how you approach your career and business growth.

Are you stuck in repetitive sourcing and administrative work, or worried about market uncertainty? Julia’s blueprint is a roadmap for recruiters aiming for high performance and sustainable growth. She breaks down the exact mindset tools—from executive coaching to sleep hygiene to strategic affirmations—that fueled her explosive billing and helped her lead with clarity and confidence.

Top Key Takeaways for Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Pros:
1. Mindset Over Mechanics: Master daily mindset rituals (affirmations, meditation, gratitude) to create lasting high performance. (Find Julia’s 7 practices at 00:09:17)
2. Embrace Fear and Take Imperfect Action: You can’t “think” your way to $900K—just start, iterate, and don’t seek perfection. (Julia’s backstory and actionable tips at 00:04:47)
3. Executive Coaching Matters: Leverage mentorship and executive coaches to shortcut your learning curve and stay accountable. (Secrets to leveraging coaching at 00:21:10)
4. Money Mindset: Reframe your relationship with money: “Money in the hands of good people is a gift to the world.” (Powerful affirmations and reframes at 00:14:34)
5. Balance, Not Burnout: Learn how Julia scaled rapidly without falling for “hustle culture,” keeping family and well-being at the center. (Honoring your

Action:
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