Julio Almanza

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment at U.S. Department of State – INL Policy Unit

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Overview

Julio Almanza is the founder of the Wrong to Strong Foundation, a nonprofit focused on prison reentry, youth mentorship, and education for at-risk populations. Leveraging his expertise, he serves as a subject matter expert on gang and cartel recruitment for organizations like the U. S. Department of State. He is connected with Arizona State University and Rio Salado College.

Driven by his own profound life transformation, Julio dedicates his time to helping others break cycles of incarceration and trauma. His work is not just a profession but a personal mission rooted in his past experiences. He is also a certified personal trainer, using fitness and discipline as tools for building a strong mindset.

He uses his unique lived experience, including serving time in a Mexican prison, to advise the U. S. Department of State on policy.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

Confident

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Prison Reentry
He founded a nonprofit focused on accountability-driven curricula and systems-based programs to support successful reintegration after incarceration.
Youth Mentorship
Focuses on prevention and mentorship for high-risk youth, drawing from his own experiences to guide them away from gang involvement and incarceration.
Lived Experience Advocacy
He uses his personal story of overcoming adversity to speak with authority and connect with audiences ranging from incarcerated individuals to federal policymakers.

Media Appearances

Mexican Cartel to the Church feat. Julio "JC" Almanza – Wrong to Strong. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

8-2025
Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment at U.S. Department of State – INL Policy Unit
1-2018
Founder — Wrong to Strong Foundation at Wrong To Strong
5-2025
Director of Operations at Biltmore Soundscape Studio
2-2018
National Speaker & Prison Reentry Subject Matter Expert at Wrong to Strong (or JC Almanza – Independent)

Education

Julio has no verified education history

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Exp : 8 Location : Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment at U.S. Department of State – INL Policy Unit
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Insights For Selling To Julio

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Julio is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Julio

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Julio move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Julio take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Julio

Personality Compatibility


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