Episodes

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Angela, a star franchisee in Jim's Bookkeeping.

Angela shares her background in finance and her journey to becoming a franchisee.

She discusses her desire for freedom and flexibility as a working mom and how Jim's Bookkeeping has allowed her to have control over her own hours.

Tune in to hear Angela's inspiring story and learn more about the benefits of being a Jim's franchisee.

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In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews franchisee Jess about her success with Jim's Dog Wash.

Jess shares how she achieved over 100 five-star reviews in just five months by taking the time to get to know her clients and their pets.

Prior to joining Jim's Dog Wash, Jess worked in cleaning hospital theaters.

Tune in to learn more about Jess's journey and what prompted her to make the change.

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In this episode of the Jim's podcast, Joel Kleber interviews Andrew Skinner, a star franchisee from Jim's Building Inspections.

With over 20 years of experience in the building industry, Andrew shares his journey from being a carpenter to supervising high-end residential and commercial buildings.

He explains how he got into building inspections and why he chose to join Jim's.

Tune in to hear Andrew's insights and experiences as a franchisee in the construction industry.

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In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews franchisee Bradley about his experience with Jim's Cleaning.

Bradley shares how he transitioned from sales to the cleaning industry and highlights the success he has achieved with his business.

He also discusses the importance of customer service and the training experience he had with Jim's.

Tune in to hear Bradley's story and learn more about the Jim's franchise.

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This episode of Jim's Podcast, titled #ASKJIM Replay 12/07/2023, features a Q&A session with franchisees and potential franchisees, covering a wide range of topics including life purpose, epigenetics, AI, and franchise-related questions.



Joel Kleber and Jim delve into the specifics of becoming a franchisee, the importance of customer service, and the future of the company, among other subjects.


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In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews franchisee Geoff on the mowing podcast.

Geoff shares his personal journey and how he came to join Jim's Mowing.

He also discusses his experience with financial challenges and a serious car accident.

Tune in to hear Geoff's inspiring story and how he overcame adversity to succeed as a franchisee.

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This episode features Terry Efstathis, a successful franchisee of Jim's Pool Care, who transitioned from a career in mortgage broking to pool care for a more flexible and rewarding career.



Terry discusses his journey, the benefits of using robots for pool maintenance, and the importance of personalized service.


He also shares insights on hiring practices and the challenges and rewards of running a franchise.


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In this episode, Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman, and host Joel Kleber discuss the systemic issues contributing to the wealth gap, with a focus on restrictive zoning laws, the value of vocational training over tertiary education, and the overemphasis on formal qualifications in the job market.



They explore how these factors disadvantage the lower class and propose alternative paths to success.


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In this episode of the Jim's Group Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews franchisee John.

John shares his background in construction work and his journey from Ireland to Australia.

He talks about his experience prior to joining Jim's Dog Wash and how he eventually became a franchisee.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation with John about his successful career in the Jim's Group.

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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 franchisees and an annual turnover of over $100 million.

He discusses his admiration for Jim, and how he finds Jim's enthusiasm for knowledge inspiring.

Haydar also talks about the importance of being available for his staff, franchisees, and family.

The episode concludes with a discussion about Haydar's previous career before joining Jim's company.

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In this episode of Jim's Podcast, Jim delves into the complex relationship between money, happiness, and fulfillment.


He shares personal insights and experiences on how wealth impacts life satisfaction, the importance of spending on experiences and giving back, and the role of gratitude, community, and relationships in achieving happiness.



The conversation also explores the value of non-traditional career paths and the significance of finding joy in one's work and family life.


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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 is deeply involved and passionate about the business.

Tune in to learn more about franchising and general business advice.

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Jason Fitzgerald's move from a state manager at Schmick to owning a Jim's Scratch & Dent franchise showcases a remarkable journey of transformation and success.
Embracing the Jim's franchise model for its strong brand recognition and customer trust, Jason has used his expertise in car repair to build a thriving business on the Gold Coast.

Offering a range of mobile services from scratch and dent repairs to panel work, he has significantly improved his work-life balance, providing more time and ...

In this episode of #ASKJIM Facebook Live Replay, Jim Penman, CEO of Jim's Group, discusses a wide range of topics including franchise operations, personal motivations, customer service, and the future of the business.



Jim shares insights from his experiences, emphasizing the importance of franchisee success, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.


The session also covers Jim's personal interests, plans for retirement, and his research in epigenetics.


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In this episode, host Joel interviews Brett Blair, owner of Jim's Pool Care division.

Brett shares his experiences as a franchisee and offers valuable business advice.

Despite coming from an unrelated industry, Brett has successfully grown his division to over 100 franchisees.

Tune in to hear his insights and anecdotes, as well as his thoughts on working with Jim.

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In this episode of #ASKJIM, Jim Penman, CEO and Founder of Jim's Group, discusses upcoming events, and initiatives, and answers questions from franchisees.



Topics range from trade days, franchisee support during COVID-19, personal interests, and the future of Jim's Group, including new divisions and research projects.


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In this episode, we hear from Alan, a former Telstra employee who found himself unemployed after downsizing.

Alan shares his journey of finding a new opportunity with Jim's franchise and how it transformed his life.

He discusses the challenges he faced during the job hunt and how he ultimately decided to start his own business.

Tune in to hear Alan's inspiring story of resilience and determination.

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In this episode, Jim interviews Orlando, a special guest who successfully started his own franchise with Jim's Cleaning.

Orlando shares his background in the finance industry and his decision to make a career change due to mental health reasons.

He explains how he was inspired by a friend who started a Jim's Cleaning franchise and decided to pursue the same path.

Despite doing the training online, Orlando managed to hire 11 employees in his first year.

Tune in to learn more about Orlando's journey and the success he found with Jim's Cleaning.

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In this episode of the Jim's Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Daniel Henwood from Jim's Security.

Daniel shares his background in electronics and running his own business before joining Jim's.

He explains that he was drawn to Jim's because of the brand and the desire for better lead generation and quality.

Despite his previous success, Daniel saw Jim's as a solution to the marketing headaches he was facing.

He also discusses his positive experiences with Jim's through his interactions with the Antennas division.

Tune in to learn more about Daniel's journey and his insights into the Jim's brand.

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In this episode, Joel interviews Shaun Roberts, who used to work for Telstra fixing copper ADSL faults.

Shaun shares that the decision to join Jim's Security was prompted by the need to make more money after having a second child.

Despite not actively looking for other opportunities, Shaun was drawn to Jim's Security because of a friend's enthusiastic recommendation.

The episode explores the reasons behind Shaun's decision and highlights the appeal of the Jim's Security opportunity.

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In this episode, Andy Stewart shares his story of joining Jim's Group after being made redundant.

He talks about the initial hesitation he had in taking the leap of faith but ultimately found success in his franchise.

Andy reflects on the feelings of anger and disappointment that accompanied his redundancy but emphasizes that he has no regrets now.

This episode sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that can arise from redundancy and offers inspiration to those facing similar situations in the current economy.

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In this episode, the host discusses their journey in starting a mowing business and the financial struggles they faced.

They talk about how they learned about the pay-for-work guarantee and became interested in starting their own business.

With the help of training from Jim's, they worked hard and made over $300,000 in sales in their first year.

They share their strategy of building a mowing round and how it helped them earn a consistent income.

By having a standard mowing round of 80 regular clients, they were able to make between $3,000 to $3,500 a week.

They also mention hiring an employee to manage the mowing round.

Overall, the host reflects on their five years in the mowing business and the progress they have made.

https://www.jimsmowing.com.au/

This episode of Jim's Podcast features an interview with a successful franchisee who has expanded her business significantly within the Jim's network.


Cassie shares her journey from running an independent antenna business to joining Jim's as a franchisee, the challenges of scaling the business, and her involvement in disaster recovery efforts.



She also discusses the addition of new services like test and tag, and fire safety, and the importance of community support, adaptability, and leve...

In this episode of the Jim's Group Podcast, Ben, a franchisee of Jim's Cleaning, shares his journey from the car industry to starting his own business.

He discusses why he chose Jim's Cleaning and how he acquired an established business.

Ben highlights the importance of having a reliable team and the value of attending training sessions.

Tune in to hear more about Ben's experience and the success he has achieved as a franchisee.

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