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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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  • “Your Why Keeps You Moving When Everything Else Tries to Stop You” — Why Reconnecting With Your Purpose Matters (Reupload)
    Dec 30 2025

    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 episode, Pete discusses:

    • Reclaiming Your Spark
      Executives often lose motivation because they drift away from their why. Pete talks about how reconnecting with your purpose restores energy, enthusiasm, and clarity.
    • Separating Your Personal Why and Your Business Why
      Your personal purpose and your professional purpose are not always the same. Pete explains why separating the two gives you strength, direction, and long-term commitment.
    • Staying Strong During Tough Seasons
      Every executive faces setbacks. A clear why gives you the resilience to push through challenges, market changes, and stressful periods.
    • Self Assessment and Alignment
      Pete outlines how to identify what truly matters to you, what satisfies you, and what drains you so your why is grounded in reality.
    • Creating a Long Term Vision
      Your why must align with your ten year goals. Pete shares how defining your future helps you stay focused and avoid drifting through your career.
    • Seeking Guidance and Support
      Sometimes finding your why requires help. Pete talks about how mentors, coaches, and accountability partners help you gain clarity and stay aligned.
    • Fueling Motivation and Fulfillment
      Your why is the engine behind commitment, creativity, and sustained drive. When your purpose is clear, even difficult work feels meaningful.

    Key Takeaways

    • Your why gives you the spark you may have lost
    • You must define your personal why and your business why
    • A strong why helps you survive tough seasons in your career
    • Self assessment keeps your purpose aligned with what matters
    • A ten year vision gives your purpose long term direction
    • Mentors and coaches help you stay aligned
    • Purpose fuels motivation and long term fulfillment

    “Your why is the engine that keeps you going when everything else tries to slow you down.” - Pete Gilfillan

    CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/
    🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/

    CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST:
    🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hire-yourself-podcast/id1472038217
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eTKOLjuUWbf7BRtGtp6dP?si=eb2f7b38bd884804
    ▶️ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hireyourself7642
    📅 Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR

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    8 min
  • “You Can’t Stop Ageism, but You Can Outsmart It” — Why Executives Need a Plan B (Reupload)
    Dec 23 2025

    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:

    • Acknowledging ageism as a real threat
      Ageism is growing across industries. Recognizing the bias early helps you prepare and take strategic action before it impacts your career.
    • Modernizing your resume and online presence
      Showcasing recent accomplishments, updated skills, and new certifications helps counter the perception that older executives aren’t up to date.
    • Continuing to build and demonstrate leadership
      Senior-level leaders bring decades of experience. Highlighting decision-making skills, innovation, and cross-generational leadership reinforces your value.
    • Leveraging your network and building mentorship
      Strong professional relationships increase your visibility, create opportunities, and help validate your expertise.
    • Upskilling and reskilling to stay relevant
      Staying current with technology, AI, data, and new systems demonstrates adaptability and commitment to growth.
    • Leading multi-generational teams
      Showing strength in mentoring younger talent and collaborating across age groups helps counter age-based assumptions.
    • Creating a Plan B through business ownership
      Real estate, consulting, and especially semi-absentee franchise ownership can help create income security when corporate roles disappear.
    • Advocating for yourself in the workplace
      Communicating your value and maintaining visibility helps reduce the impact of bias, even in environments where ageism is never openly acknowledged.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Ageism is real, rising, and impacting executives earlier than ever.
    • Fifty percent of corporate executives over 50 are pushed out before they are ready.
    • Only ten percent of those who get pushed out earn the same or more in their next role.
    • You must protect yourself before ageism hits, not after.
    • Building income security outside of corporate — especially through semi-absentee franchise ownership — creates real stability and control.
    • A side business gives you a runway, a pivot point, and a safety net when corporate life shifts unexpectedly.

    “Ageism is unavoidable, but being unprepared is optional. Build something on the side so you're never caught flat footed.” — Pete Gilfillan

    CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/
    🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/

    CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST:
    🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hire-yourself-podcast/id1472038217
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eTKOLjuUWbf7BRtGtp6dP?si=eb2f7b38bd884804
    ▶️ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hireyourself7642
    📅 Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR

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    11 min
  • “You Don’t Need Sales Experience to Own a Franchise” — Why Executives Can Still Win (Reupload))
    Dec 16 2025

    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 succeed as a franchise owner.

    In this episode, Pete discusses:

    • Proven Business Models
      Franchises already have a tested blueprint, refined systems, and established sales processes. You simply follow the model.
    • Marketing & Branding Support
      National and local campaigns drive customers to the business — reducing your reliance on personal selling.
    • Operational & Sales Support
      Lead generation, CRM tools, and structured sales training help you ramp up quickly even without a sales background.
    • Leveraging Your Network
      Executives already have professional relationships that can accelerate early growth and local visibility.
    • Management & Strategy Focus
      Owners focus on leadership and decision making while trained staff handle day-to-day sales activities.
    • Comprehensive Training from the Franchisor
      Franchisors teach you everything — from scripts to closing techniques — no prior experience required.
    • Recruiting a Strong Sales Team
      Franchise systems help you hire sales talent so you can oversee the business rather than be the salesperson.
    • Clear Metrics and KPI Tracking
      Franchisors provide dashboards and performance metrics to help you stay on course as you scale.

    Key Takeaways:

    • You do not need prior sales experience to succeed in a franchise.
    • Franchise systems provide the tools, training, and support needed to generate revenue.
    • Your executive background — leadership, planning, accountability — matters more than selling skills.
    • You only need to be comfortable talking to people and building relationships.
    • Franchising gives you a structured path to build wealth, gain control, and live life on your terms.

    “You don’t need to be a salesperson to succeed in franchising. You just need to be coachable, willing to lead, and comfortable talking to people.” — Pete Gilfillan

    CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/
    🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/

    CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST:
    🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hire-yourself-podcast/id1472038217
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eTKOLjuUWbf7BRtGtp6dP?si=eb2f7b38bd884804
    ▶️ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hireyourself7642
    📅 Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR

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    7 min
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