“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 Gilfillan

The 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 become entrepreneurs. Inspired by Who Moved My Cheese? and backed by recent articles from CNBC, Forbes, and WSJ, Pete outlines eight reasons why it’s time to get your sneakers on and start building your own future—before someone else moves your cheese for good.

In this episode, Pete discusses:

1. Corporate Loyalty Is Gone
Layoffs, restructuring, and AI are cutting deep—even at the executive level. The old model of job security no longer exists.

2. Ownership Means Financial Control
Forget 3% raises and capped bonuses. As a business owner, you decide how much you earn—and how fast you grow.

3. Flexible Lifestyle on Your Terms
Entrepreneurship gives you the freedom to work hard your way—without missing family moments or being chained to meetings.

4. Leverage Your Experience to Build Equity
Your leadership skills aren’t wasted—they’re your biggest asset. Use them to run a business that actually builds wealth.

5. Escape Ageism and Career Plateaus
In corporate, your age can hold you back. In business, your experience is an advantage. You decide when to retire—not HR.

Key Takeaways:

• Corporate comfort feels safe—but it isn’t.
• Executives are replaceable. Owners aren’t.
• Franchising gives you a proven model, structure, and support.
• Your experience has more value when it’s used for yourself.
• Waiting too long puts your income and future at risk.

“The corporate world isn’t what it used to be. The freedom, control, and security you're looking for—it's on the other side of entrepreneurship.” — Pete Gilfillan

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