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Escape and Empower Podcast with David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan

David Greenberg and Peter Gilfillan get honest about something professionals over 50 don’t talk about enough: ageism. From being “overqualified” to getting fewer callbacks and smaller offers, they break down how corporate America is pushing out experienced leaders—and how you can turn that challenge into a new opportunity through business ownership.

In this episode, Dave and Pete discuss:

Facing Ageism in the Corporate World

Dave shares his personal experience of being pushed out of a corporate role and the eye-opening realization that ageism isn’t just real—it’s everywhere. Pete explains how this impacts thousands of executives each year who find themselves suddenly underemployed or stalled in their careers.

Creating a Backup Plan Before It’s Too Late

From revamping your LinkedIn to applying for lower-paying roles, the post-corporate scramble is tough. Dave and Pete outline why creating a transition plan now—whether it’s consulting, real estate, or a franchise—is the smartest way to stay ahead.

Becoming the Captain of Your Own Calendar

They talk about what life looks like after corporate—from Friday afternoon car washes to Monday morning errands—and how business ownership brings freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design your own work-life balance.

Key Takeaways:

• Ageism is real and impacts professionals long before retirement age.
• Having a plan before you’re pushed out makes all the difference.
• You already have transferable skills—you just need to apply them to the right business model.
• The freedom and control of entrepreneurship beats waiting on the next round of layoffs.

"You want to get to the next level? Go work for yourself. Hire yourself. Exchange time for wealth, not just money." — Pete Gilfillan

CONNECT WITH PETER GILFILLAN:

Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/

CONNECT WITH DAVID GREENBERG:

Website: https://empoweredfranchisee.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-greenberg-entrepreneur/

CONNECT WITH PETER GILFILLAN

Meet with Pete: https://go.hireyourself.com/gilfillan?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://www.hireyourself.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegilfillan/

CONNECT WITH DAVID GREENBERG

Meet with Dave: https://calendly.com/empoweredfranchisee/virtual-coffee-with-dave-the-empowered-franchiee-web?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=IR
Website: https://empoweredfranchisee.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-greenberg-entrepreneur/