Podcast Episodes

Listen in as Dave shares his best tips for every part of the franchise journey!

Join Dave and his friend and colleague Peter Gilfillan as they explore the transformative power of franchise ownership!

Episode 1
Our First Franchise: A Journey of Two Entrepreneurs

Dave and Pete share:

• Their experiences leaving stable, high-paying corporate roles to pursue entrepreneurship
• How to partner successfully with your spouse on business decisions
• How they selected their franchises – what worked and what didn’t
• The family legacy you can create through franchising

Episode 2
Top Reasons to Choose Franchise Ownership in 2025

Dave and Pete discuss:

• Why franchising is a resilient industry
• How essential-services franchises offer economic stability for owners
• How franchising taps into technology-powered success
• The favorable financing landscape for franchises

Episode 3
Bold Moves: Investing in Business During an Economic Recession

Dave and Pete discuss:

• Why timing the market is not a smart business strategy
• How to overcome your fears about uncertainty and take charge of your financial future
• How economic downturns actually create opportunity for new business owners

Dave had it all: a successful career, a stable income, and the respect of his peers. But deep down, he wanted something more. Little did he know that his journey to find it would be filled with twists and turns he never saw coming.

In this interview on the Never Been Promoted podcast, Dave shares how he ultimately found fulfillment in multi-unit franchise ownership.

Listen in to learn:

• Dave’s tips for confidently making informed decisions about franchise ownership
• How to navigate the transition from a corporate job to entrepreneurship
• The success factors that can significantly impact your journey as a franchise owner
• …and more!

Growing up, Dave watched his grandfather build and run a successful family business. And though Dave initially built his own career in the corporate world, the lessons learned from his grandfather stayed with him and eventually inspired him to become an entrepreneur in his own right.

In this interview with the Nice Guys on Business podcast, Dave shares:

• What his grandfather taught him about managing fear, and how franchising helped him overcome his fear of entrepreneurship
• How franchise ownership can help entrepreneurs go beyond building wealth to gaining freedom
• Why he loves the word “empowerment” and how it’s emblematic of the franchise journey

Just over 10 years ago, Dave and Lauri faced a pivot point in their lives. Dave had just exited an executive role, and they had a decision to make: was it time to try something different? Should he take another executive role at another large corporation, or should they strike out on their own?

In this episode of the Conscious Communication podcast, Dave shares:

• How and why he and Lauri made the conscious decision to leave the corporate life for franchising
• Why W-2 employment is not as secure as everyone thinks it is
• Why it’s important to surround yourself with positive people
• …and more!