The Escape & Empower Franchise Podcast | Buying Your First Franchise
The Escape and Empower Podcast
Ready to escape the corporate grind and empower your future?
Join franchise experts Pete Gilfillan and Dave Greenberg on The Escape and Empower Podcast, your definitive guide to successfully transitioning from corporate employee to thriving franchise owner. Each episode provides honest, actionable insights tailored specifically for busy executives eager to achieve financial stability, build lasting wealth, and gain control over their destiny.
Whether you're exploring franchise ownership for the first time or ready to take the next step toward entrepreneurship, Pete and Dave offer straightforward, no-fluff discussions covering essential topics such as:
- Navigating the franchise buying process step-by-step
- Overcoming common fears and barriers
- Strategies for building wealth through franchising
- Insider advice on choosing the right franchise for your lifestyle
- Real stories and practical wisdom from successful franchisees
- Detailed explanations of franchise disclosure documents (FDD)
- Guidance on financing options and understanding investment costs
- Steps to confidently evaluate franchise opportunities
Empower your entrepreneurial journey today—subscribe and begin building your path to financial freedom and personal fulfillment.
Hosted by franchise industry leaders Pete Gilfillan (HireYourself.com) and Dave Greenberg (EmpoweredFranchisee.com).
The Escape & Empower Franchise Podcast | Buying Your First Franchise
Why Americans Are Ditching Jobs to Build Wealth Through Franchising
Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan
David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan take on a timely and important topic: Why so many Americans are unhappy in their jobs—and what they can do about it. Inspired by a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, they break down the most common reasons people feel stuck or burnt out at work and explore how franchise ownership could be a path to freedom, fulfillment, and long-term wealth.
In this episode, Dave and Pete discuss:
- Career Stagnation and Burnout
Many professionals feel maxed out—doing more work with fewer resources, and still getting passed up for promotions. Dave and Pete share their own experiences and how franchise ownership gave them a new sense of direction and energy.
- Loss of Control and Work-Life Imbalance
Being told where to be, what to do, and how much you're worth can wear people down. The hosts talk about how entrepreneurship helps you reclaim your time, income, and priorities.
- The Path Forward
This episode ends with practical advice for exploring franchise opportunities, evaluating funding options, and deciding whether it’s the right fit for your life and goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Career unhappiness is more common than people admit—and there’s a way out.
- Business ownership isn’t for everyone, but if you want control and fulfillment, it’s worth exploring.
- You don’t need to navigate the shift alone—connect with trusted guides like Pete and Dave.
"The number of Americans wanting to switch jobs might be at a ten-year high—but the number wanting to hire themselves is even higher." — David Greenberg
CONNECT WITH PETER GILFILLAN:
Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/
CONNECT WITH DAVID GREENBERG:
Website: https://empoweredfranchisee.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-greenberg-entrepreneur/