Hire Yourself Podcast

We all have fears in life. It is normal. But it creates issues when it paralyzes you.

Many candidates go through the entire franchise investigation process, complete all their due diligence and get close to a final decision. And then... BAM! Fear hits.

Pete calls fear false evidence appearing real. Many times your fear will stop you from making the next step into starting owning your own destiny. 

We have some thoughts on how to deal with this fear and help you become the great franchisee and business owner that you can be.

We all make mistakes. It is part of life. The best thing we can do is to learn and grow from them.

Pete missed out on a great business opportunity. Nat says he has made so many mistakes, they are countless.

In this episode, the guys share their experiences and what they have learned from them to become better business people.

In this episode, Nat and Pete discuss the ideal franchise candidate through the lens of quotes by Henry Ford.

After each quote, the guys discuss how that quote directly relates to being a successful candidate and a successful franchisee!

We all know two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And well, it's that time. Tax season.

Being smart about your small business taxes can be the difference between a solid investment and a problem when you move towards an exit strategy.

Nat and Pete provide some advice they have gleaned from their years running (and selling) their own businesses and they share it in the podcast. They are in no way experts, and you should always consult an expert.

The corporate life isn't what it used to be. Many middle managers are finding themselves pushed out of their job or offered an early retirement or buy-out package. 

Most will never recover their previous income.

Nat and Pete discuss the risks of being a corporate executive beyond the age of 50 and how franchising can help you secure your financial future.

Do you want to gain thirty pounds? We know exactly what to do. Build a bar in your man cave. At least that's part of a story that Darren Hardy tells in his book The Compound Effect. 

Pete and Nat are huge fans of Darren Hardy and they discuss what can be learned from his book and how it applies to business people and franchisees.

Any business owner worries about their operation when a recession looks like it is looming on the horizon. People who are looking into starting a business are just as wary. Starting a business in boon times can be hard, building during a recession may seem impossible.

Nat and Pete think that franchises might be your best bet during a recession. 

On this episode, they discuss what businesses might be recession-proof, considerations when exploring a franchise, and how to invest in yourself for success.

Apple and franchises are very similar. Pete made this connection while upgrading to the new iPhone recently. 

Franchises, like Apple, are all about processes and customer experience. But what DNA exactly do they share? Take a listen to hear the guys discuss their thoughts.

Freelancing is huge today. Many young people in the workforce have turned to be freelancers, or giggers, over having a steady employer. They enjoy the flexibility and freedom.

It sounds a lot like being a franchisee.

Nat and Pete discuss the gig economy, what it means for franchises, and how being a franchisee is the ultimate gig.

Pete recently paid the last two tuition bills for his daughters. Nat will be sending his kids to college in a few years. 

During this episode, the guys discuss the cost of college and the debt it incurs and how that money might be better spent owning a business.