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Franchisee Interviews Episodes

Interviews with some of our 5,250 plus franchise owners in Australia, New Zealand and Canada
Jan. 3, 2024

Thinking about Jim's Pool Care? This episode is for you!

Anthony's shift from a 30-year career as a mechanic to thriving in Jim's Pool Care is a journey of transformation and fulfillment. Seeking a better lifestyle, he found freedom and satisfaction in providing high-quality pool s...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Meet the man behind our huge New Zealand growth, Robert Young!

In this episode, the host discusses the high failure rate of businesses and how Jim's Group is ensuring the success of its franchises. Joel highlight Jim's Group's impressive 92% success rate and the support they provide to franchisees. Joel Kleber …

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Dec. 7, 2023

Building Inspections with Jim's! Interview with franchisee, Tony Oswa…

In this episode, Joel Kleber interviews Tony from Jim's Building Inspections. Tony shares his journey from being a construction manager and licensed builder to becoming a franchisee with Jim's Group. Tony's achievements are over 100 ratings and an average of …

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Dec. 5, 2023

Building a business with the NDIS, Interview with Cate Barrett from J…

In this episode, we are joined by Cate Barrett from Jim's Laundry Service in Mildura. Cate shares her experience working with a client who is raising their grandchildren and struggling with laundry. She emphasizes the importance of building rapport with …

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Dec. 4, 2023

I didn't have the best start with Jim's Mowing! Interview with Mitch …

In this episode of the Jim's Group podcast, Mitch, a new franchisee, shares his experience of sharing leads with a new franchisee and how it initially frustrated him. However, after reaching out to Jim and his team, Mitch was able …

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Nov. 30, 2023

Jim's Dog Wash in Tasmania! Interview with Soham Gondalia from Jim's …

Soham Gondalia, a devoted Jim's Dog Wash franchisee, shares his journey to achieving a five-star rating across over 150 reviews, highlighting the power of kindness and effective communication. Transitioning from an NDIS worke...

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Nov. 28, 2023

Making a Jim's franchise work for you! Interview with Sarah Gascoyne …

Sarah Gasgoyne's story is a heartwarming tale of transformation and dedication. Moving from a career in disability and aged care to becoming a beloved Jim's Dog Wash franchisee, Sarah found her calling in dog grooming, driven...

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Nov. 28, 2023

Running a cleaning business with multiple employees! Interview with T…

Teena Rankin's transformation from a background in bookkeeping and finance to becoming a successful franchisee with Jim's Cleaning Gordon South is a story of resilience, ambition, and growth. Driven by personal circumstances ...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Leaving a teaching career to start a Jim's Dog Wash franchise! Interv…

In this episode, we hear from Cameron Blair, a franchisee of Jim's Dog Wash. Cameron discusses his background in customer service and how it has influenced his success in providing excellent service to clients. We also learn about Cameron's transition …

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Nov. 21, 2023

The most positive person we have interviewed! Julie Smyth from Jim's …

This episode features an interview with Julie Smyth from Jim's Dog Wash, discussing her journey from a corporate job to becoming a dog groomer. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of running a franchise, the im...

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Nov. 20, 2023

Started with a franchise and I now own a mower shop! Interview with M…

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, Matt Sheldon from Jim's Mowing joins the conversation. He shares his experience with marketing strategies, such as offering special packages to existing customers and utilizing tools like email and chat. Listen to this …

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Nov. 19, 2023

Leaving a long-term career to start a Jim's Pool Care franchise with …

In this episode, Anthony Ryan from Jim's Pool Care, Mount Gravatt, shares his expertise on pool maintenance and the importance of personalized service. He highlights the limitations of pool shops and the value of on-site assessments. Anthony's dedication to providing …

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Nov. 16, 2023

Take the leap! Interview with Frank from Jim's Antennas

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber is joined by franchisee Frank, who has achieved an impressive five-star rating with 378 reviews in just over a year of being in business. They also discuss Frank's background before …

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Nov. 14, 2023

Jim's has been great for my mental health! Interview with Adam Wolarc…

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, Adam from Jim's IT shares his experience working with clients of all sizes, from small home users to major businesses. He discusses the positive impact of being part of the Jim's group and …

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Nov. 12, 2023

Husband and Wife team! Meet Medhi and Olga from Jim's Building Inspec…

In this episode of The Jim's Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Medhi and Olga. They discuss their perfect five-star rating as franchisees and their background prior to joining Jim's Building Inspections. Medhi shares his experience as an engineer and the …

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