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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!

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8:04

“Your Why Keeps You Moving When Everything Else Tries...

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2025/12/30

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan You can have the title, the experience, and the accomplishments, but without a clear why, it becomes harder to stay motivated, focused, and energized. In this reuploaded episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why defining your purpose is critical for senior-level executives who want to stay driven, fulfilled, and aligned with their long-term goals. Your why is the anchor that keeps you steady through stress, uncertainty, and career transitions. In this e...

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11:08

“You Can’t Stop Ageism, but You Can Outsmart It” —...

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2025/12/23

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Ageism is real, and it’s accelerating. In this reuploaded episode, Pete breaks down how executives in their late 40s, 50s, and 60s can protect themselves from being pushed out of corporate life before they’re ready. With layoffs rising, loyalty disappearing, and older leaders being overlooked or replaced, Pete outlines eight practical steps to stay relevant, protect your income, and build long-term security. In this episode, Pete discusses: Acknowledg...

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6:30

“You Don’t Need Sales Experience to Own a Franchise”...

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2025/12/16

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan A common concern executives bring to Pete is simple: Do I need sales experience to invest in a franchise? In this reuploaded episode, Pete explains why the answer is no — and why your leadership experience matters far more than your sales background. Franchise systems are built to give owners the tools, structure, and support they need to generate customers and grow revenue. If you can talk to people, lead a team, and follow a proven process, you can ...

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9:05

“Corporate Experience Is Your Secret Weapon” — Why...

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2025/12/09

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Corporate leaders spend decades building skills in strategy, leadership, operations, and customer experience. What many executives don’t realize is that these same skills translate directly into successful franchise ownership. In this reuploaded episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down how senior-level executives can use their corporate training to build and scale a business of their own. If you've ever wondered whether your background gives you an advanta...

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8:30

“The Job Market Is Lying to You” — Why Executives...

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2025/12/02

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Ghost job postings are everywhere. Companies look like they are hiring, but behind the scenes, they are freezing budgets, restructuring, or quietly cutting roles. In this reuploaded episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why senior-level executives face one of the most deceptive job markets in decades and what it means for anyone relying on corporate stability. Executives in their forties, fifties, and sixties are being laid off at record levels, only to...

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19:51

“Faith is believing in something you can’t see” —...

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2025/11/25

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan This is a reupload of one of the most valuable conversations for executives thinking about stepping into franchise ownership. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan sits down with Zach Tanner, the founder of Painter Bros, to share the real path from scrappy young entrepreneur to leading one of the fastest growing painting franchise brands in America. Zach’s journey—from mowing lawns for an iPod Nano to franchising a national brand—is packed with lessons ever...

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10:48

“Will the Disappearing Corporate Ladder Impact Your...

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2025/11/17

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan The corporate ladder is disappearing. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down the realities of today’s corporate world, where automation, AI, and restructuring are flattening organizations and eliminating the traditional path to executive growth. If you’ve spent decades climbing toward leadership, this episode will make you rethink what “upward mobility” really means and why more executives are taking control through franchise ownership. In this e...

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8:34

“Will You Let Ageism Decide Your Retirement?” — Pete...

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2025/11/11

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 owner...

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5:31

“I Woke Up in a Hotel Room and Didn’t Know Where I...

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2025/11/04

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan When you look in the mirror, do you see someone truly happy? Someone in control of their life, time, and destiny? In this powerful episode, Pete Gilfillan shares a deeply personal story about his own mirror moment—the night he realized his high-paying corporate career was costing him everything that mattered. From endless travel to missing family milestones, Pete faced the truth: success on paper meant nothing without control, balance, and fulfillment...

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7:43

“Who Are You Hugging?” — Why Fear Is Keeping...

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2025/10/28

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Are you hugging your job out of fear? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to stay stuck. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan unpacks a Wall Street Journal article titled “Job Hugging Is In for Fearful Workers” and breaks down why so many high-level professionals are holding on to corporate roles—even when they’re unfulfilling, insecure, or unsustainable. If you’re afraid to leave but know you’re meant for more, this episode will show you a better path. In...

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7:13

“There Is No Time to Be a Leader” — Why More...

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2025/10/21

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Where have all the leaders gone? In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives into a powerful Wall Street Journal article, "Where Have All the Bosses Gone?"—highlighting a sobering reality: today’s executives are so stretched that they don’t even have time to lead. With flattened org charts, endless admin, and looming layoffs, corporate life is no longer a safe bet. Pete outlines six compelling reasons why senior leaders are leaving burnout behind and turnin...

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8:04

“There Is Always a Personal Why and a Business Why” —...

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2025/10/14

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan In today’s shifting world—where jobs are less stable and life feels more uncertain—there’s one thing you must be crystal clear on: your why. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan explores why identifying your personal and professional purpose is the foundation of lasting success. Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship or trying to reignite motivation in your current path, finding your “why” is what gives your decisions clarity, your work meaning, and you...

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7:52

“The Government May Shut Down, But Your Future...

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2025/10/09

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan You’ve worked your whole career to earn your seat at the table—but with the current wave of economic instability, government shutdowns, and corporate layoffs, that seat may no longer be secure. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan takes on the tough reality facing senior executives: uncertainty is the new normal, and even top performers are at risk. Drawing from headlines in Forbes, Politico, and The Wall Street Journal, Pete explores how today's chaos is ...

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11:18

“If You’ve Ever Read Who Moved My Cheese? Your Cheese...

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2025/10/07

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan The cheese has moved—and executives are finally noticing. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why more senior-level leaders are leaving the “security” of corporate life to become entrepreneurs. Inspired by Who Moved My Cheese? and backed by recent articles from CNBC, Forbes, and WSJ, Pete outlines eight reasons why it’s time to get your sneakers on and start building your own future—before someone else moves your cheese for good. In this episo...

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8:53

“There Are No Caps on Benefits as a Business Owner” —...

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2025/09/30

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Corporate life may offer a steady paycheck—but entrepreneurship offers freedom. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives into a powerful Forbes article that explains why entrepreneurship is the fastest route to financial and personal independence. If you’re a senior-level executive tired of the limits of salary bands, benefits caps, and missed family time—this one’s for you. In this episode, Pete discusses: 1. Unlimited Income Potential There’s no ceili...

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11:08

“If You Think Ageism Isn’t There, You’re Crazy” — Why...

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2025/09/23

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Think ageism isn’t real? Think again. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan tackles one of the toughest realities executives face as they hit their late 40s, 50s, and 60s: ageism. From being passed over for promotions to getting pushed out before you're ready, age bias is a growing problem in corporate America. Pete shares eight strategies to stay relevant, protect your future, and create your own Plan B. In this episode, Pete discusses: 1. Acknowledge Agei...

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8:45

“Understand the Root Cause of Your Fear” — The First...

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2025/09/16

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan No one likes being pushed out of a company. But it happens—and how you respond defines what comes next. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan shares eight powerful strategies to overcome the fear that comes with sudden job loss or career transition. Whether you’ve recently been laid off or you're seeing the writing on the wall, this episode is a guide to turning fear into opportunity—and taking back control. In this episode, Pete discusses: 1. Understand an...

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11:16

“One of the Biggest Expenses Businesses Have Is...

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2025/09/09

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan The corporate tide has turned—and executives are no longer holding the cards. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down why the power in today’s job market has shifted from employees back to employers. If you're a senior-level executive watching AI, downsizing, and the gig economy reshape the landscape, it's time to think seriously about your Plan B. Pete lays out five compelling reasons why entrepreneurship may be the most secure path forward. In t...

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9:29

“Some Companies Are Testing AI in Leadership Roles” —...

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2025/09/02

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan AI isn’t just coming for entry-level jobs—it’s coming for the boardroom. In this episode, Pete Gilfillan dives deep into a question most corporate executives haven’t fully faced yet: Could AI replace your job? With rapid advances in automation, data-driven decision-making, and AI leadership tools, even high-level roles are now at risk. Pete breaks down 8 reasons why senior-level executives aren’t immune—and why it’s time to have a Plan B. In this epis...

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8:06

“The Number One Success Factor Is Working Hard” — Why...

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2025/08/27

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan Two people can own the same franchise—one thrives, the other fails. Why? In this episode, Pete Gilfillan breaks down the real reasons why some franchise owners soar and others stall. It’s not about having the perfect resume or business background. It’s about attitude, discipline, and how you show up as an owner. If you’re a corporate executive eyeing franchise ownership, these five success factors are non-negotiable. In this episode, Pete discusses: 1...

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