Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan

Ageism is real and it’s accelerating. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down how age discrimination is quietly forcing executives out of corporate life before they’re ready—financially or emotionally—and what you can do to protect yourself.

After decades in corporate America, Pete lived this story himself. Now, as a nationally recognized franchise consultant, he helps executives turn fear of being “phased out” into freedom through franchise ownership.

In this episode, Pete covers:

1. The Truth About Ageism
HR News Canada reports that ageism in the workforce has surged 33%, and 50% of executives over 50 are pushed into early retirement before they’re ready.

2. Why a Paycheck Isn’t Income Security
Corporate loyalty is gone. Promotions stall, raises slow, and layoffs come fast. Franchise ownership gives you true income control—no one can decide your financial future for you.

3. Build for Yourself, Not Someone Else
In corporate life, your hard work builds another person’s wealth. As a business owner, you’re building your own asset—something that creates equity, stability, and a legacy.

4. Regain Purpose and Impact
Owning a business gives you back the drive that corporate life often drains. You’re the one making an impact in your community—creating jobs, serving people, and shaping your own culture.

5. Lifestyle Flexibility and True Freedom
As a franchise owner, you decide when and how you work. No relocation, no forced retirements, no endless meetings—just control over your schedule and your life.

6. Protect Your Retirement, Build a Legacy
Franchise ownership creates an asset that can support your family long after you step away—either through ongoing income or as a business you can sell or pass down.

Key Takeaways:

• Ageism is accelerating.
• Corporate jobs no longer guarantee income or security.
• Franchise ownership gives you control over your destiny, lifestyle, and legacy.
• The best way to beat ageism is to build something that no one can take away.

“Ageism is real—but it doesn’t have to define your future.” — Pete Gilfillan

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