Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanPete Gilfillan delves into the disappearance of loyalty in today’s corporate world, exploring why both companies and employees struggle to maintain trust and commitment. Drawing from real-world examples, Pete sheds light on the shifting dynamics and offers insights into how businesses and individuals can navigate these changes.In this episode, Pete discusses:Economic Instability and DownsizingFrequent layoffs and cost-cutting measures have eroded employee loyalty, as job security becomes a rare commodity in today’s volatile economy.The Gig Economy and Flexible EmploymentThe rise of contract work and temporary roles provides flexibility for companies but leaves workers with little stability or long-term commitment.Shifting Workforce DemographicsYounger employees prioritize work-life balance and personal fulfillment, often leading to shorter tenures and a willingness to switch jobs for better opportunities.Poor Management PracticesA lack of leadership development and recognition leaves employees feeling undervalued, further contributing to the erosion of trust and loyalty.Key Takeaways:Adapt to Workforce NeedsCompanies must create environments that align with employees' values, emphasizing flexibility, fair compensation, and recognition.Foster Transparent CommunicationHonest and open communication is essential for building trust and long-term commitment between employers and employees.Redefine LoyaltyBoth employers and employees need to embrace new forms of mutual support and adaptability to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace."Loyalty isn’t dead—it’s changing. Companies that adapt and prioritize trust will be the ones to thrive." — Pete GilfillanCONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST:Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hire-yourself-podcast/id1472038217Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eTKOLjuUWbf7BRtGtp6dP?si=eb2f7b38bd884804YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hireyourself7642Email: [email protected]

Businesses help their local community. And sure, large businesses can be very helpful, but it is the small businesses that truly make a difference.As a franchisee, you can make a difference in your community daily. Provide real impact.One reason the HYS podcast hosts got into franchising was to ingrain themselves where they live and make a difference in people's lives.

If you are a C-level executive, or even on your way to becoming one, you need this episode of the HYS podcast!Your income is in danger. Did you know? Everyone employed by another company is just borrowing their income. We have seen time and time again that executives who think their jobs are safe are blindsided and left out in the cold.You should be owning your income–or at least part of it.Nat and Pete go over ten reasons you should consider this on this episode.

It is great to be part of something that is successful. Success often breeds success.This can be the case with franchising.The business model is thriving right now and gets better every year.Hear Pete and Nat discuss why franchising is so awesome on this podcast episode.

Have you noticed a decrease in white-collar workers in the workforce? It's definitely happening!Especially at the management level.Are you a white-collar manager in a corporate job? You may want to listen to this episode to see what you should be doing to plan for your future.

You aren't out there on your own when you become a franchisee. You have a business pattern: the franchisor. They are there to help and support you along the way. They want your business to be successful just like you.Pete and Nat discuss how those franchisors are your best friend in business on this episode.

We are continuing going back to basics with this episode of the podcast. Pete and Nat discuss why you should invest in a franchise through the top characteristics of franchises.They review the advantages of a franchise over creating your own business from scratch or just investing in the stock market.

Finding the funding for opening your own business is often what stops people cold from taking that step.Guess what?It's not as complicated or hard as your think it is!There are a ton of ways to find the money to open your first location. Nat and Pete go over ten of them to get your started on your journey in franchising.

This year we are going back to basics on the HIRE YOURSELF podcast. We will go over some foundational reasons franchises are successful and why it matters to you.On this episode, Pete and Nat discuss why small businesses matter in the United States. They are very important, and franchises are a substantial portion of small businesses.We have a great list of reasons why small businesses are important, how franchises fit in, and why it might be helpful for you to be part of one.

Nat and Pete strongly believe in goal setting. So much so that we talk about it every year on the podcast.If you haven't seen the power of setting goals, take a listen to this episode and hear how it has changed their lives for the better.

Why is franchising popular?It has been exploding for years and just won't stop.Is it the business model? Is it the franchisees finding success? There are several reasons and we know you need to hear them to understand why it's a great investment for you to consider.

We have talked about corporate loyalty recently. We all know corporations are showing less loyalty to long-term employees. Especially when their bottom line is at stake.What about when you are an expensive line item? It's easy to leave behind someone who is over 50.Age discrimination is illegal, but it still happens. What if it happens to you? What will you do? How can you recover?Listen and find out.

Why in the world would you ever leave a high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur?Sounds crazy, right?We can tell you that it definitely isn't. Many, many people just like you have done this to invest in a franchise and found success and a better life.We have a few reasons for you to consider on today's episode.

We're seeing less and less loyalty in the corporate world. Corporations are treating their executives like commodities. Commodities to be dropped when things look rough, or easily replaceable when the bottom line needs served.We are talking about the reasons why corporations aren't loyal and what you can do to protect yourself this week.

The Cultural Index is a tool or methodology used for assessing and measuring cultural fit within organizations during the hiring process. While its specific benefits may vary depending on the context and implementation, we talk about ten potential advantages of using the Cultural Index to hire people on this episode.

Quitting a stable job to become an entrepreneur is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. While there are potential benefits to entrepreneurship, it's important to weigh them against the potential risks and challenges. Today we discuss ten reasons people often consider when contemplating such a transition.

Is your job getting harder?Are you challenged by remote work? Work-life balance out of wack? Do you feel like you are more loyal to your company than your company is to you?You may be feeling the challenge in your job that Nat and Pete talk to people about every day. See if you have one of the symptoms that might mean it's time to move on.

Could your fears be costing you money? What if they also cost you financial freedom and independence?Would you want to know why?Pete and Nat have ten reason why you might be letting fear get the best of you.

Pete is joined by Lukas Krause, the CEO of SkyRun Partners. They are an up and coming vacation rental franchise that you can learn a lot about. Lukas talks about his time in professional baseball, to being in the depths of Quiznos, and now running SkyRun on this episode of the podcast.

Senior executives face all kinds of challenges. Their corporate jobs are never a walk in the park. And then you add age discrimination. And then add downsizing. And then add impending retirement.It is even more challenging... and stressful.But you can overcome all those challenges. You can succeed. You can retire happily. Pete and Nat discuss how you can face and beat these challenges on this episode.

The chances of you getting laid off as a corporate executive increase as you age. If you are in your 50s or early 60s, you could be let go before you want to retire. And getting a new job might be very difficult. Would you be financially prepared?If you are in your 40s, are you considering your 50s? The time to set yourself up to be protected against a massive income loss is now.We go over ten ways you can protect yourself as a corporate executive on this podcast episode.

You need to educate yourself before investing in anything.That's especially true about a franchise investment. They can bring huge returns, but you need to know what you are getting into first!Pete and Nat are discussing what they believe the best resources are for you to find the most success.

Do you want to create wealth for yourself?Of course, you do! Who doesn't?!The solution is simpler than you might think.Want a handful of tips? Take a listen to this podcast episode.

If there is one thing Nat and Pete can easily agree on, it's that franchise ownership has huge benefits.Some of the benefits may seem obvious, but others are less so. Learn their top ten benefits on this episode.

Before pilots take off, they have a pre-flight checklist they review to make sure everything is working safely and correctly.Becoming a franchisee is no different!You need to run several checks before you jump into ownership. Pete and Nat take you through their checklist so you can prepare.

Do you have a side gig? Most corporate executives don't. They rely on their cushy jobs to support them. And that's great!Until it isn't!Whether it's downsizing or ageism, as long as you are working for someone else, you don't have a stable income. You won't have control over your investments. You won't have financial freedom.Nat and Pete discuss ten reasons you should consider a franchise investment to take care of yourself and your family.

Most entrepreneurs have dreams of passing their businesses down to their kids and their kids. But only some entrepreneurs start their kids early by learning about business.Nat and Pete both had these experiences growing up with their parents and continue to embrace these teachings and pass them on to their kids. Whether it's the Chief Fun Officer or teaching the value of self-growth, they have given their children a strong basis in entrepreneurship.Grab some of their ideas for your own family!

No one wants to be bad at things.You really don't want to be bad at investing your hard-earned money!Being a fantastic franchisee is the best way to make your investment grow and be healthy.Nat and Pete have put hundreds of candidates through franchises who have become terrific franchisees. Some were so successful they left their corporate jobs. Others were able to retire and use their franchise income to live.Learn their secrets and how to leverage your skills to become a great franchisee.

You can spend years climbing the corporate ladder, and just before retirement, you can get let go. Now what do you do? Climbing any ladder can be risky.What if you scaled instead? You can scale a franchise. Instead of one unit, you can own five or ten or twenty! Once you build this solid income stream, you won't have to worry about anyone taking away your ladder. On this episode, Pete and Nat discuss the advantages of multi-unit franchising and how it can help you develop freedom and financial security.

A few weeks ago, Pete was introduced to ChatGPT. After a few days of playing with it, he realized the ground shift it will have for corporate executives.White-collar jobs will change.AI is cheaper and faster than you. Of course, it won't replace everyone, but now one person can do the job of several.Do you know what job can't be replaced by AI?Listen to find out.

What happens when your cheese moves?We have talked about this on the HYS podcast before, but Nat and Pete dig a little deeper on this episode.Hint: This really isn't about cheese...

The corporate slog. It can be awful. Moving every 20 months. Commuting to work. Horrible bosses. Missing your kid's games. Fifteen years ago, Pete decided he had enough. He left his corporate job at Ford and ventured out on his own. He has never looked back. After fifteen years, he has eight reasons why you should consider the move from corporate life to YOUR life.

Do you know how much you need to comfortably retire? It's probably more than you think. The average American retires with less than $100k and lives for ten years after retirement. You do the math on that. It isn't good. Nat and Pete discuss how to help make sure you aren't putting your final years on red.

We talk about building your future, securing your retirement, and having freedom a lot on this podcast.  What about owning your own empire? That's what our podcast guest is building now. He is building a Paul Davis franchise empire. Jeff Moe retired from corporate life and became a very successful franchisee. Pete talked with him about his post-retirement life and what he thinks the advantages of becoming a franchisee are.

It may seem like the news is telling us now is an awful time to be spending any money. The economy is not great, right? We are going to have a recession. Money is hard to come by. Well, that's not really true. For potential franchisees, you have plenty of options. You can always invest in a strong business concept and there are people out there willing to help you. Pete is joined by Sherri Seiber and Shay Kleinschmidt of FranFund to discuss how they help people make their dreams of owning a business come true everyday.    

We've been talking a lot about what to look for in franchisors and how to build that relationship, and now we are talking about it from the franchisor's perspective. What are they looking for in you? Whether it's leadership skills, business acumen, or passion, there is a variety of characteristics a franchisor will pursue in a candidate. They are just as picky as a franchisee will be in picking a franchise.

From leadership to validation, culture to finances, knowing what to look for when you want to become a franchisee is important. You don't want to make the wrong choice! Pete and Nat have been working with people just like you for years and have amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to find just the right fit, what are good signs, and what are bad signs. You can hear them go through their top ten list of what to look for to help your journey.

What do a six-pack of beer, a frozen pizza, and a bag of Doritos have in common with franchising? Surprisingly, a lot! Pete and Nat discuss the seven characteristics of an outstanding franchise partnership on this episode. You will hear how to build a great franchisee-franchsior relationship and be even more successful than you already are.

Can you imagine going to the gym and burning 500-1000 calories in 20 minutes? Seems impossible, right? At any normal gym it probably is, but at Body20 you can easily do it! Bob McQuillan, the Chief Development Officer at Body20, talks to Pete about what his concept offers to franchisees and what make their workout so special that people will become members in droves to get in shape.

Have you played around with ChatGPT yet? You have probably heard about it. What about when AI is applied to dogs? When that happens, you get Splash and Dash Dog Groomerie. The founder of the business, Dan Barton, joins Pete and Nat on this episode and explains how they use computer tech to improve the dog ownership experience. You can learn why this is a great franchise concept in this growing market in about 20 minutes and get some insights into what makes a fantastic franchisee.

Pete recently went on a boat in Florida and toured islands with massive mangroves. It was twisty and turny. He lost sight of where he had come from and didn't know where he was going. But in the end, his guides got him home safely. How does this relate to franchising? How does this help you? Listen and find out how Pete and Nat explain how to get you out of the mangroves of your life.

...for layoffs. January is usually the month with the highest number of layoffs, but this February is proving to be particularly brutal! Especially for corporate executives. You will still be affected if you don't get a pink slip. Your team may have fewer members, or your salary may be cut. What happens tomorrow if you get notice from your company? What's your plan? Can you fall back on anything? This episode will help you see a reason to consider investing in a franchise. No one can fire you from owning your own franchise!

First off, our guest would like you to know that you can clean windows in the winter. His location in Michigan does it all the time. Window cleaning is a year-round franchise. He also wants everyone to know that only professionals can clean a window. You can wash a window, Fish Window Cleaning takes it to the next level. Randy Cross from Fish Window Cleaning joined Pete on this week's podcast episode an provided a lot of information about how Fish started, what they are doing today, and what's next for franchising in general.

All franchise concepts have a start somewhere. At one time there was the first fast food restaurant, the first boutique fitness place, and the first pet daycare franchise. Paul Davis was the first in its space back in 1966 and it's still growing today! Not only does it have a history of success, but it has the ability to claim the sexiest of franchising terms: recession-resistant. Nat and Pete talk with Mike Hopkins and Jacqueline Fairfax from Paul Davis about the business and how it has been successful.

Another annual episode on the HIRE YOURSELF podcast! Each year Pete and Nat discuss what franchising concepts they think will be popular during the upcoming year. Take a listen to two guys with a ton of franchising experience banter on where they thinking the market winners will be based on their years of experience in the business.

Goals are super important. Just ask any of the World Cup teams! But they are also important to any businessperson to find success. Nat and Pete talk about goals on the podcast at least once per year, and we want to kick off 2023 with our favorite goals episode, plus a new discussion about the guy's favorite goal-setting tool from 2022.

Investors are always looking for franchise concepts that are recession resilient. What about a franchise that was born in one, survived, and grew to multiple brands. The guest this week is Lance Freeman, and he explains why Xponential Fitness is a juggernaut that will make it through recessions. Lance is the only three-time guest on the podcast and each time he comes on he easily displays why Xponential is a leader in the franchise boutique fitness model

One of our most downloaded episodes was from early 2020 with Shirley Kefgen from FranFund and as 2022 was closing out we wanted to bring her back to talk about all the ways you can fund your franchise today. A lot has changed in that past two years! We also talk favorite book, best advice, what franchising looks like in 2023, and have a visit from Nat's dog.

We recently had a guest discussing Blingle and even before that, we had the CEO and COO of Horsepower Brands on the podcast. But with their spectacular growth and goals, we needed more from them. We have Turp Ricketts, VP of Franchise Development, to discuss the Horsepower Brands portfolio and his most recent acquisition of a bear on this episode. This franchise group is on fire right now, providing support to franchisees, and they have a big goal of 25 by 25. Learn more about that on this episode.