
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).
Episodes
Five Traits That Separate Franchise A-Players from Everyone Else

“Just Run the Play”—Why Alloy’s Franchise Model Wins with Leadership, Not Fitness Experience

"Hope Isn’t a Strategy”—Why Executives Must Read the Economic Tea Leaves

“Wake Up and Smell the Roses”—Why Every Executive Needs a Plan B

How John Evans Built EverLine Coatings into a Scalable Franchise Empire

Fear Is Lying to You—Here’s How to Reclaim Control

10 Corporate Skills That Make You a Strong Franchise Owner

Leaving Your Job to Be Your Own Boss
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White Collar Jobs Are Disappearing —Here’s Why You Need a Plan
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Beat Ageism and Own Your Future

Take Control of Your Destiny: Break Free and Build Wealth
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Start a Purpose-Filled Business Through Franchise Ownership

How to Master a Professional Transition with Confidence

How to Achieve the American Dream Through Franchise Ownership

What to Expect During Franchise Due Diligence

Is There Still Any Income Security in a Job?

Over 50 and Overlooked? Franchise Your Way to Freedom
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Why the First Year of a Presidency Is Prime for Franchise Freedom

Why Franchise Owners Win at Life, Wealth, and Balance

Why Americans Are Ditching Jobs to Build Wealth Through Franchising

Franchise Funding 101: How to Finance Your Business the Smart Way

The #1 Mistake People Make When Switching Careers

Think You Can Buy a Franchise? Let’s Talk Numbers
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Franchising Just Got Sexy—Here’s Why
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How Hands-On Should You Be in a Franchise?
