I left a 30 year career in finance to start a Jim's Mowing franchise - Interview with Simon Jenkins
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 employee to a business owner.
Simon also talks about the training experience, the role of a franchisor, and the importance of building a strong team.
He provides insights into the misconceptions customers may have about Jim's Mowing services and offers advice on finding and retaining good staff.
Simon also discusses the equipment he uses and the setup of his business in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
He highlights the advantages of being part of the Jim's brand and the support provided by the franchise system.
Simon concludes by sharing his passion for yacht racing and encourages those interested in starting their own business to reach out to a franchisor to learn more about the opportunities available.
https://www.jimsmowing.com.au/
In this episode, Simon Jenkins shares his journey from being made redundant during the global financial crisis to becoming a successful franchisee.
He explores different options he considered, such as being a franchisee of a small regional bank branch, and explains why he ultimately chose the franchising route.
He also discusses the importance of carefully assessing the financial obligations and potential risks associated with different franchise opportunities.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for individuals facing redundancies and seeking alternative career paths.
Timestamps:
[00:00:14] Redundancies and career transitions.
[00:04:13] Running own business for control.
[00:08:20] Assuring and supporting franchisees.
[00:11:31] Job satisfaction in mowing.
[00:17:09] Finding good staff
[00:19:04] Big misconception about Jim's Mowing.
[00:23:40] Advantage of using Jim's Mowing.
[00:27:15] Range anxiety for battery-powered equipment.
[00:30:02] Parking challenges in urban areas.
[00:34:20] Non-exclusive territories.
[00:37:19] Racing sailboats as a passion.
Discover the inspiring journey of Simon Jenkins, from facing redundancy to thriving as a successful franchisee. Learn how he found control in running his own business and why he chose franchising. Gain valuable insights on assessing financial risks and finding alternative career paths in this eye-opening episode!
Quotes:
"I wanted to be in control of my own destiny." - Simon Jenkins
"The most important thing that you get is access to the brand" - Simon Jenkins
"It's the cheapest brand well-recognized brand you can literally buy a part of and be a part of and leverage of all that those millions of jobs" - Simon Jenkins
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