Hire Yourself Podcast

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 mar...

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. CONNECT...

...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...

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...

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 Pet...

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. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

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. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

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 Xpon...

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. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 Li...

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, providi...

Would a sophisticated investor rather invest in a Disney park or a carnival? You probably don't have to think to long about that. You are obviously a sophisticated investor, so you chose Disney. Peter Barkman from BrandONE is on this episode to tell you about the franchise brand that is easily a Disney park as compared to its competitors. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www....

Our guest this week has been in franchising for many years and has just started with BrandONE and their emerging franchise 1800 Striper. You may have to read that title twice!  She talks about her path through franchising and how striping may not be sexy, but as Pete says, "The business might not be sexy, but the results are." Learn about this brand and how Heather flopped into franchisi...

Franchising isn't for everyone. But for a lot of people, it can be a fantastic way to secure their wealth and future. Often people get in their own way when it comes to franchising, whether it is fear or lack of capital.  We go through the top reasons we see people missing out on investment opportunities and how they can overcome them. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

We recently did a podcast on recessions and we thought it was a good idea to review some ways that you can ensure your success as a small business owners. From creating our own businesses from the ground up to being part of a franchise, we have experience in what it takes to make sure your business survives and thrives. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilf...

BOOM! Have you seen a boom or bust in investing lately? Take a look at interest rates? They are up. The highest they have been in 15 years! Now is not the best time to invest in real estate due to that. What about the markets? The S & P is down 43% this year. Sure you could gamble with a potential explosion of growth there... but everyone says we are heading for a recession, so probably not li...

A premium experience can make all the difference in a business. Not just the service itself, but even the smaller things, like the towel you use to dry yourself off or the architecture of the space. Pause took all of that into consideration, but not only is their experience fantastic, so is their service. They are a boutique fitness concept with seven modalities and retail to offer customers and f...

Most people don't have years of experience in franchises. Fewer have it from the perspective of an owner and as a brand consultant. Steve Lajiness, the Vice President of Development for BrandONE, has a wealth of franchise experience.  He started by owning Del Taco and Tim Hornton's and today is works with BrandONE on over 15 franchise brands. He is especially excited about Lifetime Green...

Pete and Nat talk a lot about what it takes to be a great entrepreneur and franchisee. Most of the time they talk about business acumen or liquid income, but every once and a while they talk about how to lead a life that will allow you to flourish. Today they talk about  Life Force by Tony Robbins and how it is helping them live a better life and be better businesspeople. From drinking the right a...

It may still be pretty hot out, but it's never too early to think about Christmas lights, right? Blingle can help. But not just with your Christmas decorations. Normal home lighting is in their wheelhouse, too. Pete is joined by Travis Miller of Blingle to discuss their fast-growing franchise concept and how you can join them to light up the world! CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: ht...

Career transition is scary. Why should I give up my job this year when the employment market is so hot? Will a future employer look badly upon me if I run a franchise in the executive model? What do I do if I can’t handle my full-time job and a franchise? We are replaying a podcast with a guest who can answer all of these questions for you. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

Want to know why? Let's just say they went somewhere, learned a few things, saw great people, and took lots of notes for our listeners. Hear what got them so excited and how it can help you on this episode. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/ CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST: 🎧 Apple: https://podcast...

Way back in 2020, we recorded an episode with Shirley Kefgen from FranFund . Not only is it one of our most downloaded episodes, but the information is still as pertinent today as it was two years ago. They cover all the different types of loan options available to franchisees from SBA loans to lines on brokerage accounts. The episode closes with a discussion on the five most common franchise fund...

A while back, Pete talked with Mike Bahun of Fundraising University about their very niche franchise. Their franchise helps schools and sports teams fundraise. No one likes to fundraise, but with Fundraising University the process is made easier for all involved. When a franchise lowers friction, everyone wins. On this episode you will hear how this franchise is helping schools and providing franc...

Do you want to fail at investing? Do you want to lose it all? Probably not. Pete and Nat have seen people fail time and time again from doing 8 things that you can avoid. If you own a franchise or are considering an investment, you success will hinge on a few, very important decisions or steps you take.  Learn what they are and how to be a successful franchisee on this episode. CONNECT WITH PETE G...

Anyone familiar with boutique fitness knows there are a ton of options out there. But Pete has a guest on this podcast episode that is unique. Their structure is slightly different and their service is fantastic. Learn all about Alloy Personal Training on this episode with founder and CEO Rick Mayo. In addition to learning about Rick's company, you can get some great tidbits of general busine...