Jim Penman Interviews Episodes

Michael expected a slow start when he joined Jim’s Mowing — especially heading into winter. Instead, his schedule filled faster than he imagined.

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, Michael shares his first two months as a Jim’s Mowing franchisee in Canberra.

He talks about starting out, learning to quote, responding quickly to leads, and how following the Jim’s system helped him build a full diary early on.

A practical, honest look at what new franchisees can expect when th...

In this episode, Sharon sits down with three brand-new Jim’s Dog Wash franchisees to unpack the real story behind joining the division. No scripts, no polish. Just honest conversations about why they chose Jim’s, what training was actually like, and how it feels to step out of a job and into business ownership.

You’ll hear about trailer training, grooming big dogs in tight spaces, learning the systems, dealing with early nerves, and the surprising moments that made everything click. They talk o...

Jim was interviewed by Jay Westbury, the CEO of the FCA, about what he would do to fix franchising in Australia.

Meet Zach from Jim's Laundry Services, who has a great story about his Jim's journey and how he runs his business.

He shares how he has built his business, the reality of the Jim's system, and how you can do it as well.

Meet Shayne, who had a very successful building business for a very long-time before deciding he wanted a change and not the stress that comes with running a large business.

Shayne bought a Jim's Building Inspections franchise and shares what that has been like for him and also how we can help customers a lot of money when it comes to buying their dream home.

Meet Brandon from Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing in Tasmania, He shares his journey and some important information for customers to consider when it comes to renovating in your home.

Meet Naldo from Jim's Mowing New Zealand who shares how he managed to build his Jim's Mowing business from scratch at the start of winter!

At 21, Skagen ditched a law-track career, joined Jim’s Window & Pressure Cleaning, and pulled $30K in his first month.

At 23, he’s led an eight-person team to a $90K month, become Queensland franchisor, and built a referral machine with $50 neighbor offers and pay-for-performance hiring.

We bust myths on Jim’s fees, talk systems that save your sanity, and show how to scale without losing your weekends.

The Jim’s family just got bigger! In this special episode of The Jim’s Group Podcast, we’re announcing the launch of Jim’s Legal — a brand-new division dedicated to providing trusted, affordable legal services for franchisees and small business owners across Australia.

Hear from the team behind Jim’s Legal as they share how it came to life, what it means for the Jim’s community, and how it’s making professional legal advice more accessible than ever.

Learn more at jimslegal.com.au

Mark Tracey is a WA Jim's Mowing franchisee who shares his reasons for joining Jim's Mowing and how it's been leaving FIFO to be his own boss.

Miriam and Ronny joined Jim's Cleaning after running their own cleaning business for 17 years.

Here is why they did this and what benefits they have had from joining the Jim's brand.

To learn more about Jim's, call 131 546 or www.jims.net

Thinking of leaving the building game?

This is a must listen with Jim's Building Inspections Franchisor, Phil Smallman.

A raw and emotional interview with Jim's Building Inspections franchisee Daniel Hills who shares his full Jim's journey in full!

He covers the business, services and also his mental health journey.

We thank Daniel for coming into the studio and sharing his story in full.

Interview with one of our Jim's legends, Bill Cobangolu, who has more than 370 franchisees in his regions and division.

Bill shares what makes Jim's unique and also everything you need to know about Jim's Laundry Services.

To learn more about us, call 131 546 or www.jims.net

Jim's Scratch and Dent is a new division, however, the franchisees in this division are absolutely over the moon!

Meet Con and Jenny who share their journey and what the franchise has been able to do for them and their family.

George from Jim's Mowing is a young dad and shares everything you need to know about how you can work the business around your family.

Enoh did a video back for us in March 2025, so it was great for him to come into the studio and catch up about how his franchise experience has been.

He also shares some great customer service tips and insights into the life of a small business owner!

Meet Sam and Alex who share the Jim's Bathrooms difference and why they chose to be a part of the Jim's family.

We met Cameron back at the new franchisee training, so it was great to be able to catch up with him to talk about how his franchise has been going after a few years.

Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group, joins the Whatever It Takes podcast for a candid conversation on growing from a one-man lawn mowing operation to over 5,500 franchisees. Jim shares lessons on selling without selling, screening franchisees for success, and why ethics are non-negotiable in business.

The discussion also dives into networking, AI’s role in franchising, and Jim’s unfiltered views on Australia’s housing crisis and why he’s considering a run for Victorian State Parliament.Timestamp...

#ASKJIM from our July training with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and CMO, Joel Kleber.

In just two months, Chris from WA has racked up 97 regular clients, serviced over 160 properties, and maintained a perfect 5-star rating with 43 reviews. How?

By blending years of management and customer service with a hands-on approach to lawn care and even using AI-generated landscaping mockups to win jobs.

Chris opens up about transitioning from employee to franchisee, his pricing strategy, how he builds trust before quoting, and why strong client relationships are everything.

From cricket...

After the tragic loss of his daughter, BJ Wallace didn’t retreathe built something extraordinary. In this deeply personal and energising episode, BJ shares how the lawn care community rallied behind him and helped launch what would become the Lawn & Land Expo, now one of the biggest contractor events in Australia.

BJ dives into how robotic mowers, AI quoting tools are reshaping the industry. He explains how he's scaled his own independent business with smart financing, strong hiring choices, an...

Aaron from Jim’s Handyman NZ shares why he swapped tools for freedom, how clients waited 12 months for him, and the real truth behind handyman work and franchise life.

⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 – Loving the lifestyle
2:00 – From builder to boss
4:00 – Decks to dog kennels
6:00 – Problem-solving daily
8:00 – The power of networking
10:00 – Turning up matters
12:00 – Building reputation & trust
14:00 – Ann joins the business
16:00 – Training & franchise support
18:00 – Local life & motorsport love
👉 Lea...