Hire Yourself Podcast

Goals are HUGE for the HYS guys. They spend a lot of time every year going through their goals and they always talk about goals with their franchisee candidates.  This episode is a replay of last year's episode titled "Set Goals Like a Billionaire." Nat and Pete felt like it was so good that it needed to be replayed and enjoyed again. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https:...

Success requires direction. Direction requires goals. Goals require thought. As we head into 2022, the guys at HIRE YOURSELF always like to talk about how to set goals and why they are important. This year is no exception! What do flying cars, MyFitnessPal, Simon Sinek, and change have to do with goals? Listen and find out! CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete...

Pete and Nat hear a lot of questions over and over. They put their heads together and decided to answer the most frequent questions they receive about becoming a franchisee. This episode is great for anyone interested in becoming a franchisee or who is just starting down the road of franchising. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https:...

Both Pete and Nat recently got new puppies and they have had quite the experience. After talking about their puppies, they realized that there are several ways that owning a puppy is like owning a franchise. After this episode, you will know that if you can handle raising a furry friend, you will be able to navigate becoming a franchisee. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linke...

The cross-over of skills from the corporate world to franchising is huge, but there is also a cross-over to parenting (and grandparenting). There are a ton of ways that being a franchisees or businessperson can help you become a better mother or father. Nat and Pete discuss how their experiences in franchising and business have helped them raise their kids and teach them lessons. CONNECT WITH PETE...

Corporate executives learn some great skills and are given opportunities that many people are not provided. Much of this experience can be easily leveraged into a franchise. Pete talked with his daughter about what he learned being a corporate exec and he shares his thoughts on this podcast episode. Including the idea that the relationship is great as long as corporate values you too. CONNECT WITH...

Eco-friendly franchises are becoming more and more important. And this week's franchisor from No H20 saves water through car washes.  This franchise crossed the pond from Dublin and is starting to gain traction in the US. It even has a special relationship with Apple. And here's the deal, unlike most car washes, the service comes to the customer. It is the Uber of car washes. Hear more a...

Shifting your career to becoming a business owner will inevitably get you asking if you have made the right choice and if you have what it takes to be successful. Nat and Pete have been doing this for years and they know what it takes. They have personal experience and have helped hundreds of people just like you become fantastic franchisees. Do you think you have what it takes to be successful? L...

Ready for an easy sell? Instead of spending 2 hours in the gym, how about only spending 20 minutes? That's what Body20 offers. Pete and Nat are joined by Chris Pena, the founder and owner of the Body20 franchise. He explains their technology and why it works so well. It is easy to see how this concept will really take off! CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Everyone has an ideal amount of time they work each week. Pete loves his 11-hour days. Nat used to work 7-days a week. But they have both learned how to balance their workloads (and love of work) with spending time with their families, taking vacations, and doing other things they enjoy. They provide some of their tips, tricks, and hints for finding your balance to make sure you are fulfilled by a...

We talked with the owner and founder of LIME Painting a few episodes ago, and now we hear from a successful franchisee from the Buckeye State, Dan Remlinger. They guys discuss what LIME offers to franchisees, how to run a successful franchise location right out of the gate, the current hiring environment, and... of course... Ohio State football. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://ww...

This week Pete and Nat are joined by Jake Hamburger of Hello Garage, a new franchise concept that will turn a run-of-the-mill garage into the garage of a client's dreams! Jake fills the guys in on all the exciting things Hello Garage has to offer and what this truly unique concept means for a franchisee. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 W...

One of the main differences between starting your own business and investing in a franchise is the franchise owner's network. Once you become a franchisee you have a support group that you can lean on and talk to whenever you have an issue... or just need to vent. Nat and Pete believe the reason so many mom-and-pops close and franchises thrive can be narrowed down to this. They discuss all th...

There were a number of franchise candidates who were searching for their next investment before COVID-19 and they started the process. Then... BOOM... pandemic. Many would have been scared of investing in a crazy time like this, but not Steve Prodger. He worked with Pete and build a very successful yoga studio while keeping his day job. Hear about his story and experience on this episode of the po...

Are you worried about becoming a franchisee because you don't know how you will pay your bills? We have come up with four simple ways you can setup your finances to still eat and support your family while building your first franchise location. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/ CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURS...

There are a ton of benefits to becoming a franchisee, especially compared to starting your own local business. We go through the top five reasons we think becoming a franchisee is the best way to invest in a business. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/ CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST: 🎧 Apple: https://p...

Franchise candidates need to remember that the franchisor decides to award you with an offer to invest. They won't just take anyone's money. The process of becoming a franchisee is a lot like courtship with the franchisor.  There are a lot of landmines you can miss with our help and advice! CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: h...

The FDD is a  huge document. But it is also incredibly important. Most people jump to Item 19 to find out their earning potential, but there are many other areas you should inspect closely before considering an investment in a franchise. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/ CONNECT WITH HIRE YOURSELF PODCAST:...

Last week we talked service-based franchises, and this week we are talking about the opposite model: facility-based. These are franchises with a physical location. The two models have a few similarities but are very different in the type of customer and staff. Nat and Pete compare the pros and cons of facility-based franchises to help you decide if this might be a good option for you. CONNECT WITH...

Franchising comes down to two general models: service-based and facility-based. They each have advantages and disadvantages and choosing the correct franchise comes down to many qualities. This episode goes through the pros and cons of service-based franchising and you will discover that customers will generally pay more per service in this model, but it may take more of your time. CONNECT WITH PE...

What would you do if someone gave you $50,000 for free with one caveat: you have to invest it in your business. Pete and Nat go through a few ideas. And when you think about it, these are all great ways to invest in your business without a magical cash infusion. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/ CONNECT WI...

Most candidates think that investing in a franchise is about them finding the franchise and deciding to join as a franchisee.  News flash! The franchisor actually chooses you. They have to award you a franchise location. They don't just want your money. They want to make sure you are a good fit for their system.  Pete and Nat provide insights into how to make a great (or very bad) impression...

To be a successful executive model franchisee you will need a good manager to run your business day-to-day. Finding the right person can be hard. The franchisor will have some suggestions, but Nat and Pete also have a few ideas. They have both hired managers over their time as business owners and have great insights into what to look for, including finding someone who loves what you hate to do in...

It's never too late to become a franchisee–even if you worked as an executive at Walmart for over thirty years.  Jeff Krause, a franchisee with FocalPoint coaching, is our guest on this episode. He discusses his extensive career before retiring and become a franchisee. He help business owners become the best leader they can be each day, and it's something he loves doing. Hear more of Nat...

When getting into franchising, most candidates think of a singular way of building wealth: monetary income. While that is the primary reason to become a franchisee, there is a lot of other wealth you gain.  Nat and Pete discuss the seven ways they have learned you can build wealth as a franchisee. CONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/ 🌐 Website: http...