Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan

In this episode of Escape and Empower, Pete and Dave unpack why more executives are walking away from corporate comfort to build ownership freedom. Drawing from a recent CNBC article and their own client experiences, they break down how fear, burnout, and ageism are driving leaders to make the shift—and how franchising offers a structured, scalable path forward.

If you’ve ever felt comfortable but not secure, this episode will challenge your definition of stability and show you why entrepreneurship is the smarter move.

In this episode, Pete and Dave discuss:

• The End of Job Security
  Corporate loyalty is gone. Executives are now just numbers in a system built for layoffs and mergers.
• Taking Control of Financial Destiny
  Salary bands and bonuses limit growth. Ownership removes caps and creates real wealth potential.
• Work-Life Balance and Personal Freedom
  Entrepreneurship means designing your schedule—and your life—on your own terms.
• Leveraging Corporate Skills for Direct Impact
  Leadership, strategy, and management experience translate seamlessly into franchise ownership success.
• Building Legacy and Generational Wealth
  Ownership creates something to pass on—financially, culturally, and personally.

Key Takeaways:

• Corporate comfort is not security—it’s stagnation in disguise.
• Business ownership gives executives control over income, time, and future.
• Franchising lets you apply your corporate skills to build real equity.
• Diversification and scalability protect against economic uncertainty.
• Legacy comes from ownership—not titles, salaries, or stock options.

“You can’t control the corporate world—but you can control your own. Ownership is the path to real freedom.” — David Greenberg

CONNECT WITH PETER GILFILLAN

Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/

CONNECT WITH DAVID GREENBERG

Meet with Dave: https://calendly.com/empoweredfranchisee/virtual-coffee-with-dave-the-empowered-franchiee-web?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://empoweredfranchisee.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-greenberg-entrepreneur/