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Escape and Empower Podcast | Buy Your First Franchise
Learn everything you need to know about buying your first franchise.
If you are ready to escape the corporate grind and empower your future with franchise ownership, join the top 2 franchise consultants in the USA on the Escape and Empower Podcast.
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).
Escape and Empower Podcast | Buy Your First Franchise
“Don’t Ignore It—Acknowledge Your Fear” — The First Step in a Job Transition
Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan
In this episode of Escape and Empower, Pete and Dave get real about a topic every corporate executive must face but few talk about: fear. Whether you’re being pushed out due to ageism, layoffs, or are simply ready for a change, fear during a job transition is real—and it’s often paralyzing.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Drawing from personal stories and years of coaching executives, Pete and Dave outline the emotional, practical, and strategic tools you need to manage fear—and take your first steps toward business ownership with confidence.
In this episode, Pete and Dave discuss:
- Acknowledge the Fear, Don’t Bury It
Fear thrives in silence. Write it down, journal it, and break it into specific concerns so you can address each one clearly and calmly. - Reframe What ‘Job Security’ Really Means
Being your own boss is the only true job security. Pete shares why W-2 jobs no longer offer the protection they once did. - Overcome Self-Doubt by Owning Your Success
Your past wins, leadership experience, and problem-solving skills don’t disappear in transition—they become your greatest asset. - Build a Plan to Mitigate Risk
Uncertainty breeds fear. A transition plan—whether it leads to a franchise or another path—restores control and momentum. - Take One Small Action Today
Fear hates movement. Whether it’s a 15-minute call or learning about franchising, that first step builds confidence and unlocks clarity.
Key Takeaways:
- Fear is normal—but naming it gives you power
- Job security doesn’t come from employers anymore—it comes from ownership
- Self-doubt is a liar; your experience is still valuable
- Having a plan beats waiting in limbo
- Confidence grows through action, not contemplation
“Fear thrives in inactivity. The moment you take even one small step, it loses its grip.” — Peter Gilfillan
CONNECT WITH PETER GILFILLAN
Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/
CONNECT WITH DAVID GREENBERG
Meet with Dave: https://calendly.com/empoweredfranchisee/virtual-coffee-with-dave-the-empowered-franchiee-web?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://empoweredfranchisee.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-greenberg-entrepreneur/