Jim's Mowing franchise review two years in with Garry from the Gold Coast
Key Takeaways
- A $12 lead became a customer worth $70,000 a year for Garry's Jim's Mowing business.
- Garry joined Jim's Mowing on the Gold Coast after 25 years in IT sales. He now services 55 regular clients plus real estate work.
- Two years in, Garry is bringing on his first employee.
- Garry runs no Google or Facebook ads of his own. He treats his franchise fee and lead fees as his entire marketing budget.
- His first year cash flow came in at double his forecast, on fewer jobs than planned.
- Other franchisees twice dropped everything to cover Garry's jobs at short notice.
A $12 lead turned into a customer worth $70,000 a year for Jim's Mowing franchisee Garry.
This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast is a two year update from the Gold Coast.
Garry first appeared six weeks in, after 25 years in IT sales.
He now services 55 regular clients plus real estate work and is bringing on his first employee.
He explains why he has no interest in running his own Google or Facebook ads, why his franchise fee and lead fees are his entire marketing budget, and how he responds to people who assume franchisees are paying Jim a fortune.
Garry covers running costs, insurance, tip fees and consumables, why his first year cash flow came in at double his forecast on fewer jobs than planned, and how he built the confidence to hold his prices and let the wrong client go.
He also shares two occasions where other franchisees dropped everything to cover his jobs at short notice.
Listen for an honest two year view of a Jim's Mowing franchise, including the parts that were hard.
INCOME DISCLAIMER
The income, revenue and profit figures shared in this episode reflect one franchisee's individual experience.
They are not a promise, projection or guarantee of earnings.
Results vary based on location, hours worked, effort, skill, market conditions and other factors.
Some franchisees earn more and some earn less.
Figures may refer to revenue rather than profit unless stated otherwise.
Before making any decision, review the official franchise documentation and seek independent legal, financial and accounting advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clients does Garry have after two years with Jim's Mowing?
Garry services 55 regular clients plus real estate work on the Gold Coast. He is also bringing on his first employee.
Does Garry run his own Google or Facebook ads?
No. Garry has no interest in running his own Google or Facebook ads. He treats his franchise fee and lead fees as his entire marketing budget.
What costs does Garry cover in this Jim's Mowing franchise review?
Garry covers running costs, insurance, tip fees and consumables. He also explains why his first year cash flow came in at double his forecast on fewer jobs than planned.
What did Garry do before buying a Jim's Mowing franchise?
Garry spent 25 years in IT sales before joining Jim's Mowing. He first appeared on the podcast six weeks into his franchise.