Franchise Services Episodes

Harry Parker bought a Jim's Mowing franchise at 69. Two years later, his heart surgeon told him the work had added 10 years to his life. He works about 32 hours a week, runs 87 regular clients and mows alongside his daughters.In this episode of the Jim's Mowing podcast, Harry explains how he grew revenue 30% in 12 months without adding clients. He started with a 43-client split, lost 57 accounts over two years and still holds 87 regulars. The growth came from doing more for each client: aeration...

Matt tried an independent business first, then decided to give Jim's Window and Pressure Washing a go instead.

He learnt that it was a tough slog as a solo operator and that it would be far easier with the Jim's franchise.

He shares in full his thought process, the pros vs cons, training, revenue and how it works with his family.

Big thanks to Matt for coming on the show.

Meet Mark Vaughn, who has just started his Jim's Mowing franchise and shares what it has been like.

He shares how he uses AI to help with quotes and advice, plus other great new starter information.

To learn more about Jim's Mowing, visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

Meet Gus, who just surpassed his 10 years with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning.

Gus started his franchise at 50 years of age after being burnt-out at work and hasn't looked back!

A great listent to anyone thinking it's too late!

Thinking about joining Jim's Dog Wash?

This is the interview for you!

Sharon Connell, tells you everything you need to know about starting a Jim's Dog Wash franchise and who succeeds.

Hear from Sue, James and Craig who are coaches with our Jim's Life Coaching division. They share a lot of free knowledge and have a great free 60-minute introduction call offer at the moment. To claim it, just call 131 546.

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One Jim's Hazmat franchisee did $750,000 in revenue in his second year while taking three months off. In this episode Joel sits down with Gary, the Jim's Hazmat franchisor, and Jason, the national franchise manager, to break down what is one of the fastest growing and least understood divisions inside Jim's Group.

Gary started six years ago working from a corner of his kitchen and now leads 31 franchisees across the country. Jason walks through the three day induction, the 13 services Hazmat fr...

Robert Young brought Jim's Building Maintenance and Jim's Handyman to New Zealand five years ago.

His teams are now the market leader nationally, booked months out in Wellington and Christchurch while independent builders are calling him asking for work.

Robert joins Joel on the Jim's podcast to make the case that property maintenance is the most recession-proof trade business in New Zealand right now, and that owning a customer base of around 1,000 people is the only real protection a tradie ...

What's the real strategy a top Jim's Cleaning franchisee used to build their business? Not ads. Not leaflets.

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In this episode Janille, head trainer for Jim's Cleaning New Zealand, sits down with Joel Kleber to break down how she and her husband went from bookkeeper and construction project manager to one of the top Jim's Cleaning franchises in NZ.

Within the first few weeks they reduced their incoming leads and started cherrypicking from the unserviced leads repor...

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Independent electricians in Australia are paying $4,000 to $5,000 a month to generate roughly half the leads Jim's Electrical delivers for $620.

Cam Scott has run Jim's Electrical for 18 years and sits down with Joel to lay out the real numbers behind the division.

He covers the fee structure, how lead fees work, why franchisees regularly get blown away by the volume of work in their first week, and what a 70 to 90 percent conversion rate looks like in practice.

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Sean went from 10 years managing an Aldi supermarket to $250,000 in his first year as a Jim's Hazmat franchisee, with no trade background and no prior business experience.

Sean joins Joel on the Jim's Group Podcast to break down how he built one of the fastest-growing runs in the Jim's Hazmat division from scratch.

He covers the full range of services his business does, including asbestos removal, biohazard cleans, crime scenes, hoarder cleans, mould treatment and meth testing.

Sean talks thr...

Haydar's back for 2026 with a whole bunch of updates about the Jim's Cleaning Group.

To learn more about joining us, visit www.jims.net

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Emma from Jim's Group NZ, shares everything you need to know about being a Jim's Mowing franchisee in New Zealand.

To learn more, call 0800 454 654 or www.jims.co.nz

Emma from Jim's Group NZ, shares everything you need to know about joining Jim's Cleaning in New Zealand!

To learn more call 0800 454 654 or www.jims.co.nz

Bathroom renovations can be overwhelming, with countless contractors and companies promising the best results.


But how do you know which one to trust? Jim’s Bathrooms stands out with its established reputation, skilled professionals, and customer-first approach, making it the smart choice for homeowners looking for quality renovations with peace of mind.


In this episode:
We break down why Jim’s Bathrooms is the top choice for homeowners and why franchisees in this division are thriving.


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The Jim’s Group legacy continues with a bold new venture.


At just 22 years old, Sylvia Penman—daughter of Jim’s Group founder Jim Penman—is launching Jim’s Removals.


With industry experience and a passion for customer service, she’s on a mission to transform the moving experience for both customers and employees.


In this episode:
Sylvia shares what inspired her to start Jim’s Removals and the challenges she’s overcoming in a traditionally male-dominated industry.


She discusses the ad...

The demand for driving instructors has never been higher, and Jim’s Driving School is stepping in to fill the gap.


With a brand-new division, high earning potential, and a low-cost entry, this franchise is creating an incredible opportunity for those looking to start their own business.


Whether you’re looking for flexibility, job security, or a profitable business model, Jim’s Driving School offers it all.


In this episode:
Jenna and Andreas share their firsthand experience launching a J...

Are you thinking about starting a business through franchising but aren't sure if it's the right move for you?


In today’s episode, we sit down with Sarah Lynch, a Jim’s Pool Care franchisee, who shares her inspiring journey from school admin to running her own pool care business. Sarah's story is packed with insights that can help you decide if franchising might be the perfect fit for your entrepreneurial aspirations.


In This Episode:
In this episode, you'll hear about Sarah’s experience w...

Starting a business that offers both flexibility and profitability can be a game changer.


In this episode, Duan Wang, the owner of Jim’s Remedial Massage division, shares her inspiring story of expanding from a franchisee to a divisional leader.


She reveals why he chose Jim’s Group, the unique benefits of the franchise model, and how aspiring entrepreneurs can build a sustainable business with the support and resources provided by Jim’s.


In this episode:
Duan explains the journey of lau...

In this episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast, we talk with Stephen Dyball, a franchisee and franchisor who’s been with Jim’s Termite & Pest Control for nearly a decade.


Stephen shares his inspiring journey, from owning independent businesses to building a family-centered franchise operation.


If you’re considering joining the Jim’s Group or exploring franchising opportunities, Stephen’s story will show you how a Jim’s franchise can offer both financial success and personal fulfillment.


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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast!


In this episode, we dive into the story behind one of Jim’s Group’s most fun and unique divisions—Jim’s Jumping Castles & Party Hire.


This episode features Chantelle and Billy, who started as franchisees and have now expanded their operations, transitioning into franchisors.


They share their journey from working full-time jobs to building a thriving business with endless possibilities in the party hire industry.


In this ...