Exec Life Is Broken—Franchising Gives You Back Control

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan

Pete Gilfillan confronts a growing reality for senior-level professionals: the steady disappearance of white-collar executive roles. In this episode, Pete lays out why corporate careers are no longer as stable—or fulfilling—as they used to be and offers a roadmap for executives to create security and freedom through business ownership.

In this episode, Pete discusses:

• Shrinking Career Opportunities
   As companies flatten their structures, there are fewer management roles available, making advancement increasingly difficult.
• Increased Competition for Roles
   With fewer jobs to go around, executives—especially in tech and healthcare—face fierce competition and ghosted calls from recruiters.
• Declining Compensation and Role Dilution
   Many executives are being pushed into lower-paying roles or forced to take on workloads previously handled by multiple people.
• Loss of Development and Mentorship
   With fewer leaders in place, there’s less opportunity for mentoring, upward mobility, and professional growth.
• AI’s Impact on Executive Functions
   Artificial intelligence is consolidating jobs, replacing multi-person teams with automation and drastically reducing executive responsibilities.
• Pressure and Burnout Among Remaining Executives
   Those who remain face overwhelming demands, shorter timelines, and relentless pressure to deliver immediate results.
• Erosion of Autonomy and Control
   Fewer opportunities mean less decision-making authority and control over one’s career path.

Key Takeaways:

• Corporate Life Isn’t What It Used to Be
  Senior roles are becoming less stable, less rewarding, and more stressful than ever before.
• Build a Bridge to Freedom
  Start a side business or explore franchise ownership now—before the next round of layoffs.
• Take Back Control
   You don’t have to wait to be pushed out. Start building something that gives you autonomy, income security, and purpose.

"New presidents bring new energy—and that energy flows straight into the economy. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest, this could be it." — Pete Gilfillan

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