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June 12, 2025

Warehouse Worker to Thriving Jim's Mowing Franchisee: Jack’s Jim’s Mo…

Jack left the warehouse grind behind and jumped into Jim’s Mowing with no clients, no technical background, and zero regrets. Just two months in, he’s tripled his income from week one, built a 5-star reputation, and shares th...

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June 8, 2025

How This Ex-Corporate Exec Built a Booming Jim’s Mowing Empire - Inte…

Matt Watts went from running national retail chains to transforming Jim’s Mowing Western Victoria into a franchise powerhouse. In this in-depth chat, Matt shares how he rebuilt a struggling region, the traits that make a grea...

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June 5, 2025

“I Work Less and Earn More” – Jack’s Big Career Switch with a Jim's M…

Jack ditched his high-paying retail management job for a mower, some grit, and a shot at freedom. Now he's thriving in his Jim’s Mowing franchise in Deception Bay West, Queensland. In this episode, he breaks down how his sale...

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June 3, 2025

#ASKJIM Replay from our May, 2025 new franchisee training

#ASKJIM Replay from our May, 2025 new franchisee training experience with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.

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June 1, 2025

Why Independent Electricians Are Switching to Jim’s Electrical - Inte…

Cam Scott, divisional franchisee of Jim’s Electrical, shares the honest truth about what it takes to succeed in this booming division. From the real cost to get started to the support that makes it all work, Cam covers everyt...

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May 30, 2025

#ASKJIM from our April, 2025 new franchisee training with Jim Penman …

#ASKJIM replay from our new franchisee training in April, 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.

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May 29, 2025

Jim’s Pool Care: The Family-First Franchise with Real ROI - Interview…

Brett has spent 20 years building one of Jim’s Group’s most respected divisions—Jim’s Pool Care. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, he shares how family motivated his move from IT into franchising, the challenges of g...

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May 27, 2025

How I built the largest Bathrooms Renovation franchise in Australia! …

Meet Steven Sousamlis from Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing ,who shares his franchise journey and everything that is required to build a successful Jim's division. To learn more, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

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May 8, 2025

#ASKJIM from our March 2025 Training with our CEO, Jim Penman and Joe…

#ASKJIM in March 2025 was a cracker with some great questions put to Jim. If you would like to attend, please come during our training week. To learn more about Jim's call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

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May 6, 2025

I Almost Picked the Wrong Franchise—Here’s Why I Didn’t

He nearly joined a competitor. Two months later, he's booked solid, full-time, and thriving with Jim’s. Una's raw, relatable story is one every future franchisee needs to hear. 0:00 Why he almost didn’t choose Jim’s 5:00 From...

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May 1, 2025

From Chef to Franchisee: Jay’s 6-Week Turnaround

New to Jim’s and already thriving—Jay shares how ditching chef life for lawns paid off fast. From visa hurdles to $1,200 jobs, this migrant story hits home. 📞 Learn more: Call 131 546 or visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

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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…

Burned out from long hours, low flexibility, and no time for herself, Heidi knew it was time for a change. She took a leap—no backup plan, no job lined up—and within just two weeks of joining Jim’s Laundry Services, she was a...

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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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