Hire Yourself Podcast
Every week Pete from Hire Yourself will give you some franchise, business, or entrepreneurial advice and information. The episodes are ten to twenty minutes long and are perfect for the commute to or from your office. And who knows, maybe one day they will convince you to hire yourself!
Episodes
188 episodes
The Golden Handshake
What if a severance package wasn’t just a safety net, but a strategic asset?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan reframes the concept of the “golden handshake,” drawing from his own experience during the early sta...
Create Certainty in an Uncertain World
What does it actually mean to create certainty in a world that feels increasingly unstable?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan explores the growing sense of uncertainty many professionals are facing—from economic...
What Are Franchisors Really Looking For?
What actually gets someone approved for a franchise, and why do some candidates get turned down?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of franchising: approval isn’t...
What's Hot and Trending in Franchising Right Now
What’s actually driving growth in franchising right now—and which industries are gaining real momentum?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan shares insights directly from a recent franchise conference, where hundre...
Super 6 Steady Eddy Franchise Industries
Layoffs are rising, AI is accelerating, and corporate volatility continues to grow. For executives exploring business ownership, the real question is: which franchise industries can hold up regardless of the economy?In this episode of th...
“Your Why Keeps You Moving When Everything Else Tries to Stop You” — Why Reconnecting With Your Purpose Matters (Reupload)
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanYou can have the title, the experience, and the accomplishments, but without a clear why, it becomes harder to stay motivated, focused, and energized. In this reuploaded episode, Pete Gil...
“You Can’t Stop Ageism, but You Can Outsmart It” — Why Executives Need a Plan B (Reupload)
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanAgeism is real, and it’s accelerating. In this reuploaded episode, Pete breaks down how executives in their late 40s, 50s, and 60s can protect themselves from being pushed out of corporat...
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“You Don’t Need Sales Experience to Own a Franchise” — Why Executives Can Still Win (Reupload))
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanA common concern executives bring to Pete is simple: Do I need sales experience to invest in a franchise?In this reuploaded episode, Pete explains why the answer is no — a...
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“Corporate Experience Is Your Secret Weapon” — Why Executives Make Great Franchise Owners (Reupload)
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanCorporate leaders spend decades building skills in strategy, leadership, operations, and customer experience. What many executives don’t realize is that these same skills translate directly in...
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“The Job Market Is Lying to You” — Why Executives Need a Plan Beyond Corporate Hiring
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanGhost job postings are everywhere. Companies look like they are hiring, but behind the scenes, they are freezing budgets, restructuring, or quietly cutting roles. In this reuploaded episode...
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“Faith is believing in something you can’t see” — Zach Tanner on the Mindset Behind Painter Bros (Reupload)
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThis is a reupload of one of the most valuable conversations for executives thinking about stepping into franchise ownership. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan sits down with Zach Ta...
“Will the Disappearing Corporate Ladder Impact Your Future?” — The New Reality of Work
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThe corporate ladder is disappearing. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down the realities of today’s corporate world, where automation, AI, and restructuring are flattening organiza...
“Will You Let Ageism Decide Your Retirement?” — Pete Gilfillan on Taking Back Control
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanAgeism is real and it’s accelerating. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down how age discrimination is quietly forcing executives out of corporate life before they’re ready—financial...
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“I Woke Up in a Hotel Room and Didn’t Know Where I Was” — What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanWhen you look in the mirror, do you see someone truly happy? Someone in control of their life, time, and destiny?In this powerful episode, Pete Gilfillan shares a deeply per...
“Who Are You Hugging?” — Why Fear Is Keeping Executives Stuck in Jobs
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanAre you hugging your job out of fear? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to stay stuck.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan unpacks a Wall Street Journal article titled “Job...
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“There Is No Time to Be a Leader” — Why More Executives Are Choosing Franchising
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanWhere have all the leaders gone?In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives into a powerful Wall Street Journal article, "Where Have All the Bosses Gone?"—highlighting a ...
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“There Is Always a Personal Why and a Business Why” — Why You Need Both
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanIn today’s shifting world—where jobs are less stable and life feels more uncertain—there’s one thing you must be crystal clear on: your why.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan...
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“The Government May Shut Down, But Your Future Doesn’t Have To” — Why Executives Need Plan B
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanYou’ve worked your whole career to earn your seat at the table—but with the current wave of economic instability, government shutdowns, and corporate layoffs, that seat may no longer be s...
“If You’ve Ever Read Who Moved My Cheese? Your Cheese Has Been Moved” — Why Executives Can’t Rely on Corporate Jobs
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThe cheese has moved—and executives are finally noticing.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why more senior-level leaders are leaving the “security” of corporate life to bec...
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“There Are No Caps on Benefits as a Business Owner” — Why Independence Matters
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanCorporate life may offer a steady paycheck—but entrepreneurship offers freedom.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives into a powerful Forbes article that explains why entrepr...
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“If You Think Ageism Isn’t There, You’re Crazy” — Why Executives Need to Prepare
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThink ageism isn’t real? Think again.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan tackles one of the toughest realities executives face as they hit their late 40s, 50s, and 60s: ageism. ...
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“Understand the Root Cause of Your Fear” — The First Step in Job Transition
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanNo one likes being pushed out of a company. But it happens—and how you respond defines what comes next.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan shares eight powerful strategies to overcome ...
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“One of the Biggest Expenses Businesses Have Is Labor” — Why Senior Positions Are at Risk
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThe corporate tide has turned—and executives are no longer holding the cards.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why the power in today’s job market has shifted from...
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“Some Companies Are Testing AI in Leadership Roles” — The Scariest Trend Yet
Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanAI isn’t just coming for entry-level jobs—it’s coming for the boardroom.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives deep into a question most corporate executives haven’t fully fa...
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