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!
Hire Yourself Podcast
Remote Work Is Over, Now What?
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As more companies tighten return-to-office requirements, many professionals are being forced to reconsider what flexibility really means. Remote work may offer freedom from the office, but when an employer can change that policy at any time, how much control do you actually have?
In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan explores the difference between employer-provided flexibility and the flexibility that can come with business ownership. Drawing from his own experience leaving the corporate world, Pete shares how becoming a business owner gave him greater control over his schedule, from being present for his kids’ activities to spending a month working remotely from Florida. Business ownership does not necessarily mean working less, but it can give you more control over when, where, and how you work.
For corporate executives considering what comes next, the bigger question may not be whether remote work will survive, but what kind of life and career you want to build. Pete discusses how corporate leadership skills can transfer to business ownership and why franchising may offer a path toward greater control over your time, income, and future.
Chapters
00:00 - The freedom to work on your own terms
00:56 - Why return-to-office mandates are making a comeback
01:54 - What flexibility really means
02:42 - The return-to-office trend is accelerating
03:24 - Why corporate flexibility can change overnight
03:56 - What flexibility really looks like as a business owner
04:13 - How business ownership gave Pete more control over his time
04:54 - How technology is creating more flexibility for business owners
05:33 - Working, traveling, and building a schedule on your own terms
06:14 - The bigger question: What kind of life are you trying to build?
06:30 - Turning corporate experience into an advantage in business ownership
07:36 - Next steps for exploring business ownership
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