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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
Over 50 and Overlooked? Franchise Your Way to Freedom
Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan
David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan get honest about something professionals over 50 don’t talk about enough: ageism. From being “overqualified” to getting fewer callbacks and smaller offers, they break down how corporate America is pushing out experienced leaders—and how you can turn that challenge into a new opportunity through business ownership.
In this episode, Dave and Pete discuss:
Facing Ageism in the Corporate World
Dave shares his personal experience of being pushed out of a corporate role and the eye-opening realization that ageism isn’t just real—it’s everywhere. Pete explains how this impacts thousands of executives each year who find themselves suddenly underemployed or stalled in their careers.
Creating a Backup Plan Before It’s Too Late
From revamping your LinkedIn to applying for lower-paying roles, the post-corporate scramble is tough. Dave and Pete outline why creating a transition plan now—whether it’s consulting, real estate, or a franchise—is the smartest way to stay ahead.
Becoming the Captain of Your Own Calendar
They talk about what life looks like after corporate—from Friday afternoon car washes to Monday morning errands—and how business ownership brings freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design your own work-life balance.
Key Takeaways:
- Ageism is real and impacts professionals long before retirement age.
- Having a plan before you’re pushed out makes all the difference.
- You already have transferable skills—you just need to apply them to the right business model.
- The freedom and control of entrepreneurship beats waiting on the next round of layoffs.
"You want to get to the next level? Go work for yourself. Hire yourself. Exchange time for wealth, not just money." — Pete Gilfillan
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/