--- title: HIRE YOURSELF Franchise Blog | entrepreneurship description: entrepreneurship | The HIRE YOURSELF Franchise blog teaches you about franchise opportunities. --- [![HIRE Yourself](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/HireYourself_December2018/Images/Hire-Yourself-Logo.svg) ](https://www.hireyourself.com) ##### HIRE YOURSELF Blog ## [Is Franchise Ownership a Death-Defying Leap?: 5 Reasons to Jump](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/is-franchise-ownership-a-death-defying-leap-5-reasons-to-jump) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan) on Nov 20, 2022 9:48:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/business-leap.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/is-franchise-ownership-a-death-defying-leap-5-reasons-to-jump) Thirteen years ago, I made a total career change, stepping away from a highly-compensated executive role at a worldwide corporation to buy a master franchise in a new-to-me industry. It’s fair to say I didn’t put my toe into the world of franchising to check the temperature. Nope. I hurled myself off the high dive. After that, it was sink or swim, with nothing less than the financial health of my family and the future shape of my career at stake.  [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/is-franchise-ownership-a-death-defying-leap-5-reasons-to-jump) Topics: [Mindset](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/mindset), [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee) ## [5 Drivers of 2022’s Ongoing Franchising Boom](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/5-drivers-of-2022s-ongoing-franchising-boom) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan) on Nov 1, 2022 12:22:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/businessboom.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/5-drivers-of-2022s-ongoing-franchising-boom) In 2020, countless industries and business models went into slowdown or lockdown mode, trying to find a new normal in a world that was, well, *not* normal. Like everyone else, franchisors, franchisees, and their employees strove to find their way through a tough time. So it was a bit of a surprise, even for those of us with experience and deep knowledge in this space, when 2021 brought what the International Franchise Association’s annual economic outlook called an “exceptional year” of rapid recovery. Faster than anyone could have predicted, franchising was back in business!  [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/5-drivers-of-2022s-ongoing-franchising-boom) Topics: [Insider](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/insider), [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship) ## [“I’m DONE.” Handling Employee Resignation While Owning a Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/fed-up-employees-are-still-saying-im-done.-then-what) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan) on Oct 23, 2022 7:38:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/resign.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/fed-up-employees-are-still-saying-im-done.-then-what) We’re in an era when a slew of workers have had all they can take of the hardships of traditional jobs. They’re dissatisfied with their pay, with their benefits, with the way they’re treated at the office, and with not having the flexibility to create some semblance of work/life balance.  [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/fed-up-employees-are-still-saying-im-done.-then-what) Topics: [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [recession](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/recession) ## [Why a Franchise? Because I Was Laid Off Three Times](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/why-a-franchise-because-i-was-laid-off-three-times) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on Jun 2, 2021 1:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![franchise ownership](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/why-a-franchise-because-i-was-laid-off-three-times) Pete and Nat are joined by a very special guest this week. Another podcast host and franchisee! Ray Pillar of Molly Maids in Aurora, Illinois comes on to discuss why he became a franchisee and why it is often the right choice for others. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/why-a-franchise-because-i-was-laid-off-three-times) Topics: [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [job security](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/job-security), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee), [Podcast](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [Secrets of a Franchising Granddaddy](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/secrets-of-a-franchising-granddaddy) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 28, 2021 1:07:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![senior care franchise ownership](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/secrets-of-a-franchising-granddaddy) Have you heard of the "Silver Tsunami"? As Baby Boomers age, they will need more and more help. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/secrets-of-a-franchising-granddaddy) Topics: [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee), [Podcast](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [New Franchise Early Adopter: Boost Your Franchise Investigation](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/become-a-franchise-early-adopter-pros-and-cons-to-boost-your-investigation) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 28, 2021 12:31:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![owning a franchise as an early adopter](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/early-adopter.jpg) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/become-a-franchise-early-adopter-pros-and-cons-to-boost-your-investigation) Would you believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, franchises added over new 1200 locations? It is incredible to think that during the most significant economic downturn in decades, franchises were still expanding, and people still wanted to own a franchise. Many of the concepts that saw the largest growth were newcomers. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/become-a-franchise-early-adopter-pros-and-cons-to-boost-your-investigation) Topics: [Insider](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/insider), [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee) ## [It's About Customer Service](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/its-about-customer-service) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 27, 2021 1:03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![owning a flooring franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/its-about-customer-service) To kick off our first episode of 2021, Nat and Pete talk with Mark Titcomb of Floor Coverings International. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/its-about-customer-service) Topics: [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee), [Podcast](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [Green Energy Franchising Through Insulation](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/green-energy-franchising-through-insulation) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 26, 2021 1:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![green energy franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/green-energy-franchising-through-insulation) Green energy will be huge and insulation is a great way to help the environment. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/green-energy-franchising-through-insulation) Topics: [Franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/franchise), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee), [Podcast](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [Cleaning Products You Can Drink!](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/cleaning-products-you-can-drink) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 19, 2021 12:49:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![owning a cleaning franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/cleaning-products-you-can-drink) We all clean–or we hire someone to do it. Not all services are the same though. Ecomaids offers a very unique service of eco-friendly cleaning. No harsh chemicals are used, but a proprietary, all-natural product and skill are used to make sure your house it germ free. [Read More](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/cleaning-products-you-can-drink) Topics: [Insider](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/insider), [How To Build Wealth](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-wealth), [entrepreneurship](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship), [becoming a franchisee](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-franchisee), [Podcast](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [A Franchise That Coaches, Band Directors, and Choir Teachers Will Love](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/a-franchise-that-coaches-band-directors-and-choir-teachers-will-love) Posted by [Pete Gilfillan and Nat Truitt](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/author/pete-gilfillan-and-nat-truitt) on May 14, 2021 12:44:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![owning a franchise](https://info.hireyourself.com/hubfs/podcast-picture-website.png) ](https://info.hireyourself.com/blog/a-franchise-that-coaches-band-directors-and-choir-teachers-will-love) No sport or school program ever has enough money, and coaches and teachers aren't taught how to fundraise in college. 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