Julia Hurley - Just Homes Group - Rising Tide Startups Podcast

Escaping the cubicle starts with a simple shift: stop building someone else’s dream and start building your own. Julia Hurley is a top real estate broker, investor, NIL and business consultant, and founder of Just Homes Group Brokerage. She helps professionals move beyond the 9-to-5 grind by building smarter systems, stronger operations, and businesses designed for real freedom. Her own leap into real estate began with a mentorship moment over a decade ago. Since then, she’s become a multi-million-dollar producer with a clear belief: she’s a maker of dreams, not a 9-to-5er. In this episode, Julia shares how to move from a cubicle mindset into entrepreneurial ownership. She talks about facing the fear of starting, building systems around your lifestyle, finding mentors who push you, and creating a brand built to last through market shifts. Tune in for a practical conversation about freedom, resilience, and building a business on your own terms. Key Takeaways: Redefine Your Professional Identity. Real career freedom starts when you stop thinking like an employee and start building like an owner. Find Mentors Who Stretch You. Growth moves faster when you learn from people operating at a higher level, especially when you bring value to the relationship first. Build for Profit, Not Just Revenue. A strong business needs smart backend systems that protect margins and support long-term growth. Look for Local Opportunities. Some of the best advantages come from community needs, local market gaps, and regulations others overlook. Move From Learning to Action. Breaking into a competitive industry takes more than research. At some point, you have to execute. Build Relationships That Last. Long-term success comes from real connections with local stakeholders, not short-term, transactional networking. Listen to the full conversation here: YouTube:    / @risingtidestartups   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl... Connect with Julia: LinkedIn:   / juliahurley   Website: https://www.justhomesgroup.com/juliah... Closing thought: "Approach every room with a giving mindset; that is how you earn an open door and a permanent seat at the table." Please leave us an honest rating on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts. Shoutout to our Great Sponsors: Naviqus Virtual Services - Hassle-free administrative support services that are efficient, affordable, and tailored to your needs. Explore https://naviqus.com now to get your business off to a strong start in 2026! Podbrand Media - Have you ever considered starting your own company or brand podcast? Podbrandmedia.com can help. Affordable and effective in content creation and lead generation!