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Aug. 11, 2023

I moved to Brisbane and started a Jim's Cleaning franchise at the sam…

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber welcomes Alex, one of the core voucher silver membership winners. Alex discusses how he nominated himself for the voucher and how someone in Jim's office also nominated him. Joel praises Alex's friend for recognizing his hard work and s…

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Aug. 7, 2023

Interview with Jim's Mowing New Zealand franchise owner, Ben Linton

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Ben, a Jim's Mowing franchisee who has achieved a perfect five-star rating with 111 reviews. Ben shares his journey of transitioning from plumbing to starting his own mowing business and how his passion for garden…

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Aug. 4, 2023

From Photography to Laundry: A Franchisee's Journey

Andrew Follan's journey from running a photography and videography studio to launching Jim's Laundry Services on the Gold Coast with his wife, Sarah, showcases a successful transition into the franchising world. Drawn by the ...

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Aug. 3, 2023

Starting a Jim's Mowing franchise, improved my mental health! Intervi…

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Craig Wood, a franchisee from Jim's Mowing in Sebastopol. Craig shares his journey of joining Jim's Mowing and discusses his reasons for wanting to work for himself. He also talks about his previous experience…

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July 30, 2023

Interview with 5-star franchisee and former professional greenkeeper,…

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Brent, who provides exceptional customer service at Jim's Mowing. Brent shares his journey from being a regional manager and sales trainer for retail chains to starting his own business with Jim's Mowing. Tune…

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July 30, 2023

I left a 30 year career in finance to start a Jim's Mowing franchise …

In this podcast episode, Simon Jenkins, a franchisor and former franchisee, shares his journey of being made redundant and finding a new career path as a Jim's Mowing franchisee. He discusses the options he considered, the benefits of franchising with Jim's, and the transition from being an empl…

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July 27, 2023

I improved my star rating with Jim's help! Interview with Feras from …

In this episode of the Jim's podcast, host Joel Kleber speaks with a star franchisee, Feras, from Jim's Cleaning. Feras shares his journey of purchasing the franchise and overcoming initial challenges. With the support and training from the Jim's team, Feras was able to turn his business ar…

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July 27, 2023

Jim answers your facebook comments about everything!

In this episode, Jim discusses his faith, philanthropy, and the principles guiding his life and business. He shares insights on his research in epigenetics, the importance of giving back, and how his Christian faith influence...

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July 24, 2023

Interview with a German Shepherd Expert from Jim's Dog Wash & Groomin…

In this episode of the Jim's Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Anna, a franchisee from Jim's Dog Wash. Anna shares her journey from working in a government organization to finding her passion for working with dogs and joining Jim's Dog Wash. She also discusses the benefits of being a sta…

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July 20, 2023

Everything you need to know about Jim's Bookkeeping with franchisee, …

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…

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July 16, 2023

Leaving night shift to start a Jim's Dog Wash & Grooming franchise! I…

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,…

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July 13, 2023

Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with franchisee and franchisor…

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 building…

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July 12, 2023

Starting a Jim's Cleaning Franchise on the Sunshine Coast! Interview …

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 importanc…

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July 12, 2023

#ASKJIM Replay 12/07/2023 on life purpose, epigenetics, AI, franchise…

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-relate...

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June 27, 2023

Follow up interview with our oldest ever new franchise starter, Geoff…

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'…

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June 23, 2023

Leaving a career in mortgage broking to start a Jim's Pool Care Franc…

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 ben...

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June 23, 2023

What can be done to reduce the wealth gap? Interview with Jim's Group…

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,...

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June 20, 2023

Interview with John Egan from Jim's Dog Wash & Grooming about his jou…

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…

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June 19, 2023

Interview with Jim's Cleaning Group Mogul, Haydar Hussein who has bui…

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 dis…

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June 16, 2023

Is Jim happy? How can you be more happy?

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 spen...

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June 14, 2023

Interview with Jim's Group legend, Sharon Connell from Jim's Dog Wash…

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 busine…

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June 7, 2023

Interview with Jason from Jim's Scratch & Dent Removal one of our new…

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 recogni...

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May 31, 2023

#ASKJIM Facebook Live Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman on Epig…

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 sha...

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May 29, 2023

Interview with Jim's Pool Care Divisional Franchisor, Brett Blair

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 t…

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