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#ASKJIM the second on in Feb 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
March 5, 2026

#ASKJIM the second on in Feb 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

We had 2 #ASKJIM's in February 2026, Jim covers a lot of things plus why he is running for the seat of Northcote in the Victorian state election.

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I Quoted $200k–$300k in 3 Weeks After Joining Jim’s Fencing
Feb. 23, 2026

I Quoted $200k–$300k in 3 Weeks After Joining Jim’s Fencing

In this episode, Tom breaks down the real difference between going independent and plugging into an established brand. He shares how he went from signing up to every lead app under the sun to managing a flood of enquiries. An...

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#ASKJIM February 2026 replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Feb. 22, 2026

#ASKJIM February 2026 replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

#ASKJIM February 2026 replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

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11 year Jim's Mowing Peter Rogers shares all things Jim's Mowing and running a business.
Feb. 11, 2026

11 year Jim's Mowing Peter Rogers shares all things Jim's Mowing and …

11-year Jim's Mowing Peter Rogers shares all things Jim's Mowing and running a business. He gives great insights into the day-to-day of a franchisee and how to succeed in the industry. To learn more about Jim's call 131 546 o...

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From flipping burgers to running Jim's Mowing Australia! Interview with Dan Cahill
Feb. 5, 2026

From flipping burgers to running Jim's Mowing Australia! Interview wi…

Jim's Mowing has a new divisional franchisor! Meet Dan Cahill who shares his story and his plans for the division.

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From $16k to Private Equity. How Jason Built Jim’s Scratch and Dent
Feb. 3, 2026

From $16k to Private Equity. How Jason Built Jim’s Scratch and Dent

On this episode of the Jim’s Podcast, we interview Jason Jaap from Jim’s Scratch and Dent . Jason clears up the long-running “supermarket” myth and takes us right back to 1990, when he bought a Jim’s Mowing franchise at 22 ye...

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Jim’s Electrical on the Gold Coast. Ben’s First 90 Days (40. 69. 74 Leads)
Jan. 29, 2026

Jim’s Electrical on the Gold Coast. Ben’s First 90 Days (40. 69. 74 L…

Ben is the first Jim’s Electrical franchisee based on the Gold Coast, and his first 90 days went fast. In month one he received 40 leads, then 69, then 74. No warm-up period. Just straight into it.In this episode, Ben shares ...

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Why Being a Woman Is an Advantage in Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with Laura Vella
Jan. 26, 2026

Why Being a Woman Is an Advantage in Jim's Building Inspections - Int…

Why does being a woman actually make Laura Vella a better building inspector? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Vella, an accredited certifier and Jim’s Building Inspections franchisee, to talk about life on site in a ma...

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One of our franchisees bought a Porsche! Interview with Paul Sandles from Jim's Diggers
Jan. 20, 2026

One of our franchisees bought a Porsche! Interview with Paul Sandles …

Paul is the Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Diggers, and in this interview, he shares a lot of detailed information about how the division works, services plus a lot more about the Jim's Diggers system. A great listen or watc...

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From Builder to National Franchisee of the Year: Peter’s Journey with Jim’s Building Inspections
Jan. 13, 2026

From Builder to National Franchisee of the Year: Peter’s Journey with…

In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast, we chat with Peter , National Franchisee of the Year for Jim’s Building Inspections across Australia and New Zealand. Peter shares his journey from award-winning builder to franchise owne...

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Meet Andreas, our Icelandic Jim's Building Inspector who tells you how to be avoid being scammed by inspectors!
Jan. 7, 2026

Meet Andreas, our Icelandic Jim's Building Inspector who tells you ho…

Meet Andreas, who is a star Jim's Building Inspections franchisee from Iceland originally. He shares a load of great knowledge in this interview, and it's a must listen for anyone into property.

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I just wanted the leads from Jim's, however, I got so much more!
Jan. 4, 2026

I just wanted the leads from Jim's, however, I got so much more!

Meet Daniel from Jim's Bookkeeping, who shares a very honest insight into owning a Jim's franchise and how he has built his team already on the back of the Jim's leads.

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Six Months In: Freedom, 110 Conversions, and the Spring Rush with Nathan
Dec. 28, 2025

Six Months In: Freedom, 110 Conversions, and the Spring Rush with Nat…

Nathan is six months into his Jim’s Mowing journey and spring has been absolute chaos (in the best way). In this check-in episode of the Jim’s Podcast , he shares what business really looks like once the busy season hits: man...

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From Corporate KPIs to Community Jobs: Building a 22-Person Jim’s Cleaning Team
Dec. 21, 2025

From Corporate KPIs to Community Jobs: Building a 22-Person Jim’s Cle…

In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast , we hear from a Jim’s Cleaning franchisee who’s grown his business to 22 staff , expanded into additional services, and built a strong reputation for quality and customer service. He shar...

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From Office Job to Fully Booked: A New Jim’s Mowing Franchisee Story
Dec. 16, 2025

From Office Job to Fully Booked: A New Jim’s Mowing Franchisee Story

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 ...

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Why We Chose Jim’s Dog Wash . Real Franchisee Stories From the Inside
Dec. 11, 2025

Why We Chose Jim’s Dog Wash . Real Franchisee Stories From the Inside

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 trainin...

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Jim Penman on how he would fix franchising with Jay Westbury the CEO of the FCA
Dec. 4, 2025

Jim Penman on how he would fix franchising with Jay Westbury the CEO …

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

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#ASKJIM the second on for December 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Dec. 2, 2025

#ASKJIM the second on for December 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleb…

#ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and CMO, Joel Kleber.

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I have my mother, wife and daughter working with me in my Jim's Laundry Franchise!
Nov. 25, 2025

I have my mother, wife and daughter working with me in my Jim's Laund…

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.

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#ASKJIM November 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Nov. 18, 2025

#ASKJIM November 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

#ASKJIM November 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

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Insights from a 20 year plus builder now Jim's Building Inspections franchisee.
Nov. 18, 2025

Insights from a 20 year plus builder now Jim's Building Inspections f…

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 franchis...

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Building a Jim's Bathrooms franchise in Tasmania - Interview with Brandon Gold
Nov. 12, 2025

Building a Jim's Bathrooms franchise in Tasmania - Interview with Bra…

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.

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This is how you build a business during winter from scratch! Interview with Naldo from Jim's Mowing
Nov. 5, 2025

This is how you build a business during winter from scratch! Intervie…

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!

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