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April 15, 2025

How Some Hazmat Franchises Are Hitting $1M Revenue

From asbestos to meth labs, Jim’s Hazmat division is booming. Hear how everyday Aussies are scaling to 7 figures—and how you can break into this surprising goldmine. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – How Gary hit $1M 4:00 – What Hazmat a...

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April 8, 2025

Cancer Survivor gives Jim’s laundry franchise a go! Interview with He…

This episode is using the title that Heidi suggested as well :) A great story about what a Jim's franchise can do for someone in a short amount of time. Heidi shares about what this division can offer and the services it can ...

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April 6, 2025

From South Africa to New Zealand into a Jim's Handyman Franchise!

Stuck in the grind of long commutes and exhausting hours in corporate life, Graham knew something had to change. With a background in manufacturing and a desire to spend more time with his family, he found the answer in Jim’s...

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April 1, 2025

The Secrets to 20 Years of Franchise Success: Lessons from Jim’s Carp…

What does it take to not just survive but thrive in the competitive world of carpet cleaning? For Jim’s Carpet Cleaning franchisee Peter Karaoglanis, it comes down to strong customer relationships, smart marketing strategies,...

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March 25, 2025

Franchising Success with Haydar Hussein: Jim’s Cleaning Group’s Big P…

What does it take to dominate an entire industry? For Jim’s Cleaning Group, the answer is simple: a proven franchise system, trusted brand, top-tier training, and relentless support for franchisees. With over 1,700 franchises...

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March 20, 2025

Live Franchisee Interview Replay with Gavin from Jim's Mowing

Leaving behind a 24-year retail career wasn’t easy, but for Gavin Piazza, it was the decision that changed everything. Tired of the long hours and limited flexibility, Gavin made the bold move to buy a Jim’s Mowing franchise—...

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March 18, 2025

The Rapid Rise of Jim’s Car Detailing – 200+ Franchises and Growing! …

Jim’s Car Detailing has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing divisions in the Jim’s Group, surpassing 200 franchisees across Australia. With surging demand, innovative marketing strategies, and a powerful franchise syste...

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March 16, 2025

How Jim’s Bookkeeping Saves Business Owners Hours Every Week with Tri…

Running a small business means juggling multiple responsibilities, but bookkeeping doesn’t have to be one of them. Many business owners waste hours every week managing their own financial records—time that could be better spe...

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March 9, 2025

From Corrections Officer to Jim’s Mowing Success: Michael’s Inspiring…

Imagine working half the hours you used to, earning the same—or even more—and still being home in time for lunch. That’s exactly what Michael McDowell did when he left his high-stress career in corrections and the army. Tradi...

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March 4, 2025

23 years with Jim's Mowing! Interview with Chris Hansen.

Owning a successful business is a goal for many, but starting from scratch can be overwhelming. That’s where franchising provides a major advantage—offering a proven system, ongoing support, and the strength of an established...

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March 2, 2025

#ASKJIM Replay from February 2025 Training with Jim Penman and Joel K…

Jim had a bad cold, yet, still rocked up for #ASKJIM to answer 60 minutes of questions from our live audience about a large range of topics. To learn more about Jim's, visit www.jims.net

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March 2, 2025

Balancing a farm, 3 kids and a Jim's Mowing franchise! Interview with…

Owning a business doesn’t have to mean years of experience or a massive investment. Jim’s Mowing offers a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to take control of their income, schedule, and career growth. With strong ea...

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Feb. 27, 2025

A guest from the US interviews Jim about robot mowers and the US mark…

Matt, the mower guy who has a big following on social media came out to interview Jim about a large range of topics. Check out @mattthemowerguy for videos all about robotic mowers.

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Feb. 20, 2025

Jim Interviewed by a lawyer on the consultant solicitor life podacst!

Jim has been doing a big media circuit of late, spreading the values of the company and great customer service we deliver. Taylor Rose interviewed Jim Penman about a large range of topics and as always to learn more about Jim...

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Feb. 18, 2025

7 years with Jim's Mowing and Loving it! Interview with Ken Chu

Building a successful business takes commitment, resilience, and the right support system. Ken Chu knows this firsthand. After facing financial hardship and bankruptcy, he took a leap of faith and joined Jim’s Mowing in 2018....

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Feb. 13, 2025

From Mowing Lawns to $1 Billion Per Year - How To Start up Successful…

Building a business from the ground up is no easy feat, but turning it into one of the most successful franchise networks in Australia? That takes vision, persistence, and a relentless focus on customer service. Jim Penman, t...

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Feb. 6, 2025

250k in my first 12 months with Jim's Hazardous Material Removal Fran…

Starting a business in a brand-new industry is a challenge, but what if you could go from zero experience to $250,000 in revenue in just one year? That’s exactly what Shaun Thomas did when he launched his Jim’s Hazardous Mate...

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Jan. 23, 2025

The first #ASKJIM of 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

Replay of our first #ASKJIM for the year with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman, with a record of 150 new people in training! To learn more about Jim's, visit www.jims.net

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Jan. 21, 2025

Why become a Jim's Life Coaching franchisee? Interview with Sue Thomas

Starting a business that makes a real impact doesn’t have to be complicated. If you have a passion for helping others improve their lives, Jim’s Life Coaching franchise could be the perfect fit for you. With no prior experien...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman like you have never hard him before!

Jim's friend from his life group, Lawry Miller, came out to interview Jim for his own podcast. This is the replay of the conversation where Jim talks in detail about a few subjects that haven't been shared before online!

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Jan. 14, 2025

How to build a client base in a Jim's Test & Tag franchise with Warre…

Starting a business isn’t easy, but what if you had a proven system, brand recognition, and built-in support? That’s exactly what Warren McNey found when he launched his Jim’s Test & Tag franchise. Coming from a corporate bac...

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Jan. 8, 2025

30 Day Jim's Mowing Franchise Review!

Starting a business comes with excitement, challenges, and a steep learning curve. For Matthew, a new Jim’s Mowing franchisee, the first 30 days have been a whirlwind of rapid growth, customer demands, and valuable lessons. F...

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Dec. 20, 2024

Jim Penman 2024 wrap up and 2025 plans for Jim's Group.

The year may be ending, but Jim’s Group is just getting started. CEO Jim Penman has major plans for 2025, including a full software overhaul, a new customer app, and expanded franchisee support. If you’re a current or aspirin...

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Dec. 19, 2024

Thank You Jim's Family!

Big thank you to everyone who has listened in 2024, any guest suggestions etc...please email joel.kleber@jims.net Have a great and safe break, see you in 2025!

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