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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
“The Power Has Shifted”—Why Executives Can’t Afford to Wait Anymore
Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan
In this episode of Escape and Empower, Pete and Dave break down the shifting dynamics in the job market and deliver a blunt message to corporate executives: the power has moved back to the employer—and you need a new plan.
From AI and remote work to mass layoffs and shrinking loyalty, the post-pandemic hiring leverage is gone. If you’re an executive hoping to ride out the storm, this episode is a wake-up call. Pete and Dave explain why entrepreneurship—especially through franchising—is the smartest way to take back control.
In this episode, Pete and Dave discuss:
- Why Economic Uncertainty Empowers Employers
Recession fears and market volatility are giving companies an excuse to restructure—and cut headcount. - Massive Corporate Downsizing Is Underway
Giants like Microsoft, HP, and IBM are slashing roles—and execs aren’t immune. - Remote Work and the Rise of Global Competition
When jobs go virtual, your replacement could live anywhere—and cost less. - Loyalty Is Dead, Even at the Top
Companies no longer reward tenure. Ageism and cost-cutting are pushing out senior leaders before they’re ready. - AI Is Replacing Executive Layers
From marketing to legal to operations, AI is shrinking org charts and eliminating roles. - What You Can Do About It—Now
They share six powerful reasons why becoming an entrepreneur gives you leverage, flexibility, and financial upside.
Key Takeaways:
- The hiring advantage has shifted back to employers—and it’s not going back
- Corporate loyalty is over. Executives must protect themselves
- Business ownership gives you control, not just over income, but over your calendar
- Entrepreneurship lets you leverage your skills and build real wealth
- You can start small—but you need to start now
“If you’re not making a plan now, you’re already behind. Don’t wait to get caught flat-footed—create your options before someone takes them away.” — David Greenberg
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/