A Jim's Mowing franchisee did $450k in his first year?
Key Takeaways
- Enoch forecast $170,000 to $180,000 for his first year with Jim's Mowing. He invoiced $450,000.
- He reports a 48 to 49 percent profit margin, around $220,000 in profit.
- His costs include a $900 monthly franchise fee and $19 lead fees.
- Enoch came from real estate and built a property presentation niche, getting homes ready for market for agents. He pays agents a 10 percent referral fee.
- He charges $220 an hour for landscaping and converts around 70 percent of his quotes.
- Enoch uses ChatGPT to visualise landscaping quotes on site.
- These figures reflect one franchisee's experience. They are no promise or guarantee of earnings.
Jim's Mowing franchisee Enoh forecast $170,000 to $180,000 in his first year.
He invoiced $450,000.
This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast is a 12-month update.
Enoch runs Jim's Mowing Reservoir Central and, with his partner Bianca, Jim's Cleaning Preston East.
He came from real estate and built a property presentation niche, working with agents to get homes ready for market through landscaping, turf, pressure washing, gutters and window cleaning, plus interior cleaning through the cleaning franchise.
He breaks down the numbers most people avoid: a 48 to 49 percent profit margin, around $220,000 profit, a $900 monthly franchise fee, $19 lead fees, and weekly running costs.
He explains the 10 percent referral fee he pays agents, his $220 an hour landscaping rate, a 70 percent quote conversion rate, and how he uses ChatGPT to visualise landscaping quotes on site.
He also answers the common online claims about lead fees, ownership, and pricing.
Listen if you want real first year numbers from a Jim's Mowing franchise instead of guesswork.
INCOME DISCLAIMER
The income, revenue and profit figures shared in this episode reflect one franchisee's individual experience.
They are not a promise, projection or guarantee of earnings.
Results vary based on location, hours worked, effort, skill, market conditions and other factors.
Some franchisees earn more and some earn less.
Figures may refer to revenue rather than profit unless stated otherwise.
Before making any decision, review the official franchise documentation and seek independent legal, financial and accounting advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did this Jim's Mowing franchisee invoice in his first year?
Enoch forecast $170,000 to $180,000 and invoiced $450,000 in his first 12 months. He reports a 48 to 49 percent profit margin, around $220,000 in profit. Results vary between franchisees.
What fees does Enoch pay as a Jim's Mowing franchisee?
Enoch pays a $900 monthly franchise fee and $19 lead fees. He also breaks down his weekly running costs in the episode.
What is Enoch's niche?
Enoch works with real estate agents to get homes ready for market. The work covers landscaping, turf, pressure washing, gutters and window cleaning, plus interior cleaning through his cleaning franchise.
Which Jim's franchises does Enoch run?
Enoch runs Jim's Mowing Reservoir Central. With his partner Bianca, he also runs Jim's Cleaning Preston East.