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Franchisor Interviews Episodes

The franchisor in Jim's is very important and they will be your guide on the Jim's franchising journey.
We have numerous interviews with our franchisors about their stories and how they can help you succeed as a Jim's franchisee.
April 25, 2024

Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with Building Inspector, Gary …

In this episode of Jim's Podcast, Joel Kleber interviews Gary Payne, a building inspector and franchisee coordinator at Jim's Building Inspections. They discuss Gary's transition from a residential builder to a franchisee, th...

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April 18, 2024

Jim's Remedial Massage - Interview with Duan Wang, Divisional Franchi…

In this episode of Jim's Podcast, Duan Wang, Divisional Franchisor, discusses the new Jim's Remedial Massage division. The conversation covers the range of services offered, the benefits of the franchise model, and future exp...

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March 24, 2024

Jim's Mowing - Interview with Regional Franchisor, Benn Ward

This episode features an interview with Benn Ward, a regional franchisor for Jim's Mowing, discussing his journey from franchisee to franchisor, the growth of his region, and insights into the franchising model of Jim's Mowin...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Jim's Cleaning - Interview with Divisional Franchisor, Haydar Hussein

This episode features an interview with Haydar Hussein, a Divisional Franchisor at Jim's Cleaning, discussing the journey from starting a cleaning business due to poor employment conditions to overseeing 1,400 franchisees in ...

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Jan. 9, 2024

Meet the man behind the re-launch of Jim's Roofing!

In this episode, Chris Chavrias, the new divisional franchisor for Jim's Roofing, joins the podcast to discuss the relaunch of the roofing division under his leadership. Chris shares his background in franchising and his admiration for the Jim's group, particularly …

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Jan. 7, 2024

Jim's Dog Wash Legend and Divisional Franchisor, Sharon Connell

In this episode, we are joined by Sharon Connell, a Jim's franchise legend. Sharon shares her incredible journey from being a cleaning franchisee to becoming a successful franchisor in the dog wash division. She discusses the rapid growth of Jim's …

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Jan. 4, 2024

The man behind the re-launch of Jim's Plumbing!

In this episode, Joel Kleber interviews Chris, the divisional franchisor for Jim's Plumbing. They discuss the value offering of joining a franchise like Jim's Plumbing, highlighting the low fees and immediate access to leads. Chris explains why they wanted to …

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July 30, 2023

I left a 30 year career in finance to start a Jim's Mowing franchise …

In this podcast episode, Simon Jenkins, a franchisor and former franchisee, shares his journey of being made redundant and finding a new career path as a Jim's Mowing franchisee. He discusses the options he considered, the benefits of franchising with …

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June 19, 2023

Interview with Jim's Cleaning Group Mogul, Haydar Hussein who has bui…

In this episode, we hear from Haydar Hussein, the owner of the largest cleaning franchise in the world. Haydar shares his journey of starting his own cleaning company in 1989 and growing it into a global franchise with over 820 …

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June 14, 2023

Interview with Jim's Group legend, Sharon Connell from Jim's Dog Wash…

In this episode, we introduce Sharon Connell, the head of the Jim's Dog Wash and Grooming division, and a successful franchisor. She shares her wisdom and expertise in business and franchising. Sharon praises Jim for being a real person who …

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Nov. 17, 2022

Everything you need to know about owning a Jim's Mowing franchise wit…

Stuart Rainbow, transitioning from an outdoor laser skirmish business to Jim's Mowing, shares his comprehensive experience as both a franchisee and now a franchisor. With a commitment to outdoor work and no prior gardening ex...

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Sept. 1, 2020

Interview with Rachel Mounter of Jim's Dog Wash

In this episode, Rachel Mounter, a franchisee in Melbourne and Victoria, shares her experience of dealing with the recent shutdown and how she communicated with her franchisees. She discusses the initial confusion and the steps taken to inform everyone about …

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March 16, 2020

Jim's Mowing FAQ with Jim's Mowing Regional Franchisor - Stuart Rainb…

Stuart Rainbow, Regional Franchisor for Jim's Mowing, explores into the essentials of owning a Jim's Mowing franchise. Transitioning from his previous business to Jim's Mowing, Stuart was drawn to the franchise for its strong...

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Nov. 25, 2019

Sam Robertson speaks to Joel Kleber about Local Area Marketing

Sam Robertson, transitioning from the building industry to a franchisor role at Jim's Building Inspections and Jim's Hazmat Removal, shares his insights on local area marketing and the significance of personal connections in ...

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July 9, 2019

Interview with Paul Commerford - Inventor, CEO and Founder of Jim's B…

Discover the journey of Paul Commerford, CEO and Founder of Jim's Building Inspections and inventor of the Greenzone termite and insect barrier. Paul opens up about his transition from a licensed builder to a leading figure i...

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