Episodes

After the tragic loss of his daughter, BJ Wallace didn’t retreathe built something extraordinary. In this deeply personal and energising episode, BJ shares how the lawn care community rallied behind him and helped launch what would become the Lawn & Land Expo, now one of the biggest contractor events in Australia.

BJ dives into how robotic mowers, AI quoting tools are reshaping the industry. He explains how he's scaled his own independent business with smart financing, strong hiring choices, an...

Meet Warren, who shares his flying start to Jim's Mowing after 6 weeks! He tried being an independent first, then a rival franchise and then Jim's Mowing.

Aaron from Jim’s Handyman NZ shares why he swapped tools for freedom, how clients waited 12 months for him, and the real truth behind handyman work and franchise life.

⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 – Loving the lifestyle
2:00 – From builder to boss
4:00 – Decks to dog kennels
6:00 – Problem-solving daily
8:00 – The power of networking
10:00 – Turning up matters
12:00 – Building reputation & trust
14:00 – Ann joins the business
16:00 – Training & franchise support
18:00 – Local life & motorsport love
👉 Lea...

Emma from Jim's Group NZ, shares everything you need to know about being a Jim's Mowing franchisee in New Zealand.

To learn more, call 0800 454 654 or www.jims.co.nz

Emma from Jim's Group NZ, shares everything you need to know about joining Jim's Cleaning in New Zealand!

To learn more call 0800 454 654 or www.jims.co.nz

Interview with QLD franchisors, John and Sharon Clarke, about everything to do with owning a Jim's Mowing franchise and what is possible! Some great stories as well!

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Interview with Nathan Willason from Jim's Mowng Hahndorf about all things Jim's Mowing!

Meet Craig Smith, who shares a significant mental health initiative that he's driving in his community and the impact it has already made on people.

Well done Craig!

Learn more via https://www.matesincorporated.com.au/

After 25 years in healthcare, Glenn swapped radiation therapy for a mower and never looked back. In this episode, he explains why joining Jim’s Mowing gave him the flexibility, income, and purpose he never thought possible, plus what surprised him most about running his own business.

To learn more, visit www.jims.net

Loads of great questions from our audience, and Jim answers all of them!

Cyril, a former farm manager, shares how joining Jim’s Mowing in late 2023 transformed his work-life balance, income, and future ambitions.

Cyril reveals how the flat-fee model and team support made all the difference, from building trust with clients to expanding beyond mowing into design and odd jobs.

Interview with the CEO of the Franchise Council, Jayson Westbury, about the code reform and what the FCA has planned to help franchising in 2025.

Learn more about the FCA at https://franchise.org.au/

#ASKJIM June 2025 Q & A replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber about all things Jim's.

It covers business, life, science, Jim's plus a lot more.

To learn more about Jim's, call 131 546 or www.jims.net

Mark ran a tiling business for 16 years until staffing challenges and a chat with his neighbour sparked a big change. Now 3 months into his Jim’s Mowing journey, he's inherited 65 clients, hit $3K+ in his first week, and rediscovered his passion for outdoor work. In this episode, he breaks down the pros and cons, upselling strategies, equipment upgrades, and the reality of managing a full workload. A must-watch for anyone considering the leap into franchising.

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 the honest truths about quoting mistakes, managing customer expectations, and the power of working with a partner.

If you're thinking about starting your own Jim’s business, this episode is packed with gold.

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 great franchisee, and how people from all walks of life are achieving financial and personal freedom through Jim’s Mowing.

From scaling up to customer service, this is a must-watch for anyone considering joining the Jim’s brand.

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 sales skills gave him an edge, why he loves the work, how he handles objections, and the real value behind working under the Jim’s brand.

If you're on the fence about joining, Jack's experience is the real deal.

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

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 everything you need to know—especially if you're an independent sparky feeling the pressure.

If you’ve been thinking about joining Jim’s Electrical, or just want a better work-life balance, this interview is essential viewing.

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

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 growing a national brand, and why Jim’s flat-fee system continues to attract high-performing franchisees.

If you’re considering leaving the corporate grind or curious about running a profitable mobile business, this episode is a must-watch.

Timestamps0:35 – Brett returns t...

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

#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

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.

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Why he almost

didn’t

choose Jim’s

5:00

From warehouse shifts to franchise life

10:00

Early training, big confidence

15:00

Converting leads at 75%

20:00

Genuine service = loyal clients

25:00

Sleep, family, and freedom

30:00

The underrated power of a soft wash

35:00

Scaling smart skills before staff

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