I didn't have the best start with Jim's Mowing! Interview with Mitch Blake from Jim's Mowing
In this episode of the Jim's Group podcast, Mitch, a new franchisee, shares his experience of sharing leads with a new franchisee and how it initially frustrated him.
However, after reaching out to Jim and his team, Mitch was able to secure several landscaping jobs, making him too busy to handle all the leads himself.
Host, Joel Kleber interviews Mitch to find out how he has been doing in his first two months as a franchisee.
Mitch discusses how he initially struggled but received support from Jim and his team.
Tune in to hear Mitch's journey as a franchisee.
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In this episode of the Jim's Group podcast, Mitch, a new franchisee, shares his experience in the first two months of his business. He discusses the challenges of sharing leads with another franchisee and the frustration it initially caused. However, after reaching out to Jim and his team, Mitch received a landscaping job worth $4,500, leading to more success in his business. Despite facing some difficulties, Mitch reflects on his journey and how he has been able to overcome obstacles along the way. Tune in to hear Mitch's inspiring story as a new franchisee in the Jim's Group.
Timestamps:
[00:01:09] Email from Jim and progress.
[00:04:07] Change in franchise model.
[00:07:19] The versatility of Jim's franchises.
[00:09:09] Letterbox drops and magnets.
[00:13:12] First month challenges and setbacks.
[00:16:19] Introduction to Jims.
[00:19:09] Mike Handies and business mentor.
[00:24:00] Sharing leads and territories.
[00:26:01] No one hedges.
[00:29:14] Training and experience in franchising.
[00:33:30] Jim's Jobs app
[00:35:28] Managing client communication and earnings.
[00:39:06] Equipment troubles and recommendations.
[00:41:39] Mower shop and maintenance tips.
[00:44:47] Equipment and location considerations.
[00:48:05] Trusting your franchisor.
[00:52:13] The power of magnets.
[00:54:18] Jim's head office and community cleanup.
[00:58:43] Community post challenges for business.
[01:01:23] Regulars from doing free work.
[01:04:15] Customer service and going the extra mile.
[01:07:32] Brand recognition.
[01:09:35] Have a great week.
Join us in this episode of the Jim's Group podcast as new franchisee Mitch Blake shares his candid two-month journey. From the initial frustration of sharing leads to the exhilaration of landing a $4,500 landscaping job, Mitch's story is filled with ups and downs. Learn how he overcame challenges, leveraged support from Jim and his team, and embraced the versatility of his franchise.
Quotes:
"So there's just so many things you can do with Jim." - Mitch Blake
"Just chill out when something goes wrong." - Mitch Blake
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