Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan

In this episode of Escape and Empower, Pete and Dave get real about fear. They unpack the specific anxieties executives face when leaving corporate life, then show how to replace ambiguity with facts, build a calculated plan, and move forward with momentum. If you have been stuck between comfort and calling, this one gives you a practical path to act with confidence.

In this episode, Pete and Dave discuss:

Name the Fear to Tame the Fear
Write down exactly what scares you: losing money, uncertainty, or judgment. Awareness shrinks the monster.

Replace Anxiety with Facts
Education beats ambiguity. Use data, validation calls, and real numbers to make clear decisions.

Start Small and Take Calculated Risks
Match investment to your comfort range. Use capital-efficient models and structured rollouts.

Build a Support Network
Franchisors, franchisees, mentors, and coaches help you avoid mistakes and accelerate wins.

Redefine Failure as Feedback
Test, learn, adjust. Fail fast without betting the farm, then try the next best move today.

Protect Your Energy
Cold showers, workouts, meditation, and scheduled recovery keep you sharp for the long game.

Key Takeaways:

• Fear is normal. Action is optional. Choose action.
• Facts, not feelings, drive smart entrepreneurial decisions.
• Small, planned steps compound into confidence and results.
• You are not alone. The right network multiplies your progress.
• Self-care is strategy. Protect the operator to protect the business.

“Fear is a lot of times false evidence appearing real.” — Peter 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/