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March 3, 2024

Jim's Mowing - It was great for my mental health! Interview with Crai…

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Craig Wood, a successful franchisee of Jim's Mowing. Craig shares his journey from a background in printing and public relations to owning a Ji...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Jim's Mowing - Interview with Young Gun, Samuel Chen

This episode of Jim's Podcast features an interview with Samuel Chen, a young and successful franchisee of Jim's Mowing. Samuel shares his journey from being a martial arts trainer and real estate agent to joining Jim's Mowin...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Jim's Dog Wash - Leaving security to start a Jim's Dog Wash franchise!

This episode features Michelle from Jim's Dog Wash, discussing her transition from security to starting a franchise, her approach to grooming anxious dogs, and the keys to her success in the dog grooming industry. Michelle sh...

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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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Feb. 25, 2024

Jim's Mowing - Interview with 10 year veteran, Stephen Spearman

This episode of The More Than Just Mowing Podcast by Jim's Mowing features an interview with Stephen Spearman, a 10-year veteran of Jim's Mowing. Stephen shares his journey within the franchise, including overcoming personal ...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Jim's Dog Wash - Matt Willson

In this episode of Jim's Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews a successful Jim's Dog Wash franchisee, Matt Willson, who shares his journey from working as an operations manager in a seafood company to growing his own dog groo...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Jim's Dog Wash - David Riedy

In this episode of Jim's Podcast, David Riedy shares his journey from being a teacher to starting a franchise with Jim's Dog Wash. He discusses the transition, the training received, the use of ChatGPT for marketing, and the ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Jim's Electrical - Duncan Hunter - Interview from a Golf Course?

Discover the life of Jim's Electrical franchisee through Duncan Hunter's experience, as he chats with Joel Kleber on the golf course, showcasing the perfect balance between work and lifestyle that Jim's Group offers. Duncan h...

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Feb. 11, 2024

Jim's Bookkeeping - Denise Kingston

This episode features an interview with Denise Kingston from Jim's Bookkeeping, discussing the benefits of joining the franchise, including support systems, flexibility, and client acquisition strategies. Denise shares her ba...

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Feb. 8, 2024

#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

In this episode of #ASKJIM, Jim Penman, CEO of Jim's Group, and Joel Kleber engage in a Facebook livestream to answer questions from franchisees and discuss various topics including franchise growth, personal development, and...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Jim's Car Detailing - Craig and Fiona Eyles from Gippsland

In this episode, we explore into Craig and Fiona's inspiring journey with Jim's Car Detailing, showcasing their transition from anxious beginners to successful franchise owners. They share their unique strategies, from overco...

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Jan. 30, 2024

Jim's Mowing - I didn't want to do Jim's Mowing originally! Interview…

In this episode, Mitch from Jim's Mowing shares his honest journey from the mines to mowing, overcoming challenges, and embracing the support from Jim's Group every step of the way. From worrying about sharing leads with new ...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Jim's Mowing - How does the income guarantee work in Jim's from a fra…

Quentin's journey with Jim's Mowing in Queensland shows how the Pay for Work Guarantee turned a season of challenges into an opportunity for growth. Facing an early winter and dry spring, he chose to stay with Jim's instead o...

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Jan. 28, 2024

Jim's IT -The life of a Jim's IT franchisee!

Ranjith's transition from running fuel stations to mastering the world of IT with Jim's IT is a journey of transformation and growth. Surprised by the comprehensive training at Jim's, covering everything from tech skills to b...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Jim's Mowing - How to build a large Jim's Mowing business with franch…

Mitchell's journey from an electrician to a thriving business owner with Jim's Mowing showcases the power of commitment to quality and team well-being. Since 2015, he has built a successful operation with 8 staff members, mai...

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Jan. 17, 2024

Jim's Electrical - I generate over $100k from BNI! Interview with Roy…

Roy Paragalli's 10-year adventure with Jim's Electrical is proof of the power of a strong brand and a supportive franchise system. Transitioning from the challenges of traditional electrical work and costly advertising, Roy f...

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Jan. 14, 2024

An Italian Economist becomes a Jim's Mowing franchisee!

In this episode, Francesco shares his experience and knowledge gained from a horticulture course, emphasizing the importance of understanding plants, pests, diseases, and chemicals in the industry. He also discusses his positive experience in joining the Jim's Mowing franchise, highlighting …

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Jan. 11, 2024

From Newbie to Pro: Craig's Success Story in Jim's Termite & Pest Con…

In this episode, we hear from Craig, a franchisee of Jim's Termite and Pest Control, Kashmir. Craig shares his journey of starting his own pest control business and why he chose to join Jim's. He also discusses the variety of …

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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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Jan. 3, 2024

Thinking about Jim's Pool Care? This episode is for you!

Anthony's shift from a 30-year career as a mechanic to thriving in Jim's Pool Care is a journey of transformation and fulfillment. Seeking a better lifestyle, he found freedom and satisfaction in providing high-quality pool s...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Meet the man behind our huge New Zealand growth, Robert Young!

In this episode, the host discusses the high failure rate of businesses and how Jim's Group is ensuring the success of its franchises. Joel highlight Jim's Group's impressive 92% success rate and the support they provide to franchisees. Joel Kleber …

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Dec. 21, 2023

Jim's reveals something about himself that you cannot unhear!

In this episode of #ASKJIM, Jim reflects on the year 2023, discussing the growth of Jim's Group, the launch of new divisions, and personal anecdotes. The session covers a wide range of topics from business strategies, and per...

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