14 years with Jim's Mowing: franchisee to franchisor - Interview with Jim's Mowing
Key Takeaways
- Jason has invoiced anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in a single year across 14 years with Jim's Mowing.
- Jim's takes no percentage of a franchisee's job income.
- Jason has never paid out the $1,100 pay for work guarantee.
- He sold 80 regular clients for $80,000 on a payment plan.
- Startup costs run to around $22,000 to $23,000 including training, with leasing options under $150 a week.
- Franchisees get a 17 percent Stihl discount, and Jason names the equipment new franchisees should skip at the start.
- These figures reflect one franchisor's experience. They are no promise or guarantee of earnings.
Jim's Mowing franchisor Jason has invoiced anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in a single year across 14 years in the business.
This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast covers the questions every prospective franchisee asks: how much you earn, how many jobs come through, and what the whole thing costs.
Jason runs a regional franchisor territory in Canberra and raced as a professional triathlete before buying his own Jim's Mowing franchise.
You will hear why Jim's takes no percentage of your job income, how the $1,100 pay for work guarantee works and why he has never paid it out, and how he sold 80 regular clients for $80,000 on a payment plan.
Jason also breaks down startup costs of around $22,000 to $23,000 including training, leasing options under $150 a week, the 17 percent Stihl discount, and the equipment he tells new franchisees to skip at the start.
Start here if you are researching a Jim's Mowing franchise and want honest numbers instead of a sales pitch.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Meet Jason: 14 years with Jim's
1:01 From pro triathlete to Jim's Mowing
2:18 What a Jim's franchisor actually does
3:13 How much money will I make
5:17 Scaling up with no extra fees
6:50 Selling clients and splits
8:26 How many jobs will I get
9:05 The pay for work guarantee
10:28 Choosing a territory and name
12:29 The Jim's systems explained
15:30 What the best franchisees do
17:24 What equipment to buy first
18:59 Total cost and Stihl discount
20:16 Life after a few years in
21:36 Observation days and next steps
22:28 How to get started
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Jim's Mowing franchise cost to start?
Jason puts startup costs at around $22,000 to $23,000 including training. He also covers leasing options under $150 a week.
Does Jim's Mowing take a percentage of your income?
No. Jason explains why Jim's takes no percentage of a franchisee's job income.
How much does a Jim's Mowing franchisee earn?
Jason has invoiced anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in a single year across 14 years. Results vary between franchisees.
Who is Jason?
Jason runs a regional Jim's Mowing franchisor territory in Canberra. He raced as a professional triathlete before buying his own Jim's Mowing franchise.