Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan

In this episode of Escape and Empower, Pete and Dave reveal how executives can take the skills they’ve developed in corporate life—leadership, planning, and problem solving—and use them to build thriving franchise businesses. With AI replacing jobs and ageism accelerating layoffs, this conversation helps executives prepare for the storm by turning experience into independence.

In this episode, Pete and Dave discuss:

• Leadership and Team Building
  Great executives know how to inspire teams and drive results—skills that translate directly to leading a franchise.
• Strategic Planning and Decision Making
  Executives excel at long-term thinking and resource allocation—perfect for growing a sustainable business.
• Financial Management
  Budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decisions give franchise owners a huge edge.
• Sales and Marketing Expertise
  Understanding customer behavior and brand positioning helps drive franchise success.
• Problem Solving and Innovation
  The same creativity used to solve corporate challenges helps owners overcome business obstacles and scale faster.

Key Takeaways:

• The corporate storm is coming—AI, layoffs, and ageism are reshaping work.
• Your corporate experience is your greatest asset in business ownership.
• Franchising offers structure, training, and proven systems to complement your skills.
• Leadership and financial acumen accelerate franchise growth.
• It’s time to stop waiting for stability—and start building it yourself.

“If you don’t prepare before the storm hits, it’s too late. The right franchise can turn uncertainty into opportunity.” — Pete Gilfillan

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/