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3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck In Your 2026 Job Search
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-secrets-to-getting-unstuck-in-your-2026-job-search-tickets-1984696274985?aff=ideatoipo## “I’ve applied to 80 jobs. I’ve heard back from… one.”
You hear this more than ever now.
From your smartest friends. From former top performers. Maybe even from yourself.
The market has changed.
AI rewrote the rules.
Recruiters are overwhelmed.
Hiring managers are cautious.
And job seekers?
They’re exhausted.
If that’s you, you’re not broken.
You just need a reset to get back in the game.
## You’re One Insight Away From Momentum.
Join us for a free, live webinar that’s already helped thousands of professionals flip the script, beat the odds, and take back control of their job search in 2026.
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What You’ll Learn:- The #1 mistake that makes even qualified people invisible
- How to stand out in a sea of sameness—even without a fancy resume
- The 3 job search shifts that unlock offers in weeks (not months)
- Why confidence, clarity, and connections now matter more than anything else
## This is For:

Laid off? Feeling lost? Ghosted again? This is for you.

Switching careers and overwhelmed? We’ll walk you through it.

Just tired of wasting time with no results? Let’s change that.##

BONUS:All attendees get an exclusive invite to the 6-Week Winter 2026 Job Search Bootcamp, with insider coaching from recruiters, hiring managers, and branding experts.
### This is the turning point.
No more wondering. No more spinning. No more ghosting.
Sign up now. The next version of your career starts here.ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert is the founder of Albert's List, a job search and side hustle community with over 50,000 members focused on building career skills. He founded the community in 2013 after struggling to start his career and others do the same. In addition to running Albert's List, Albert is a product marketing manager and real estate investor. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.1 attendee
Alternative Funding Sources for Your Business or Startup!
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The speaker will discuss:
- Capital Funding Options at a Glance
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- CDFI’s, Grants, & Tax Credits
- Term Loans vs. Lines of Credit
- What is a Merchant Cash Advance?
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SV Startup - Alternative Funding ApplicationAbout the Speaker:
Paul Ratner is the vice president of sales at Marble Bridge Funding Group, a non-dilutive financing firm that has supported startups and small businesses since 1997. At Marble Bridge, Paul helps founders access working capital through accounts receivable, purchase order, and contract financing. He has financed companies that later secured bank loans, raised Series A rounds, and achieved successful acquisitions.
Before joining Marble Bridge, Paul built his career in B2B sales, leading teams and delivering customer-focused solutions. He spent nearly two decades in the sports industry with the Golden State Warriors and PGA TOUR, where he led sales departments generating more than $100M in ARR.
Outside of his professional role, Paul serves on three nonprofit boards and previously taught as an adjunct professor in the University of San Francisco’s sport management graduate program.1 attendee
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