Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning - I left plumbing to start a franchise and haven't look back at just 25 years of age! Interview with Jacob Mengi
In this episode of the Jim's Podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Jacob, a successful franchisee who shares his journey and how he found success with Jim's.
Jacob discusses how he initially came across Jim's through a friend and decided to explore franchising as an alternative to starting his own plumbing business.
He talks about the competitive nature of the plumbing industry and the challenges of building a brand from scratch.
Jacob explains how he discovered Jim's and why he was drawn to the franchise model.
Tune in to hear Jacob's inspiring story of entrepreneurial success with Jim's.
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In this episode, we chat with Jacob Mengi, a young entrepreneur who left a career in plumbing to start a franchise with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning at just 25 years of age. Jacob shares his journey from being a plumber to becoming a franchisee, discussing the reasons behind his career change, the challenges he faced during the transition, and why he hasn't looked back since.
We delve into the support and training he received from Jim's Group, the day-to-day operations of his business, and the key factors that have contributed to his success at such a young age. Jacob also shares his advice for other young entrepreneurs considering a career change and his future goals for his business.
Timestamps:
[00:02:09] Money and success in franchising.
[00:04:00] Building trust with customers.
[00:07:59] Impressive revenue growth in window cleaning.
[00:09:01] Window cleaning importance.
[00:12:02] High-quality pressure cleaning equipment.
[00:16:14] Profit margin in window cleaning.
[00:20:02] Building customer relationships.
[00:22:00] Franchising misconceptions.
[00:24:47] The misconception about gym fees.
[00:28:30] Small business education in schools.
[00:31:59] Short-term goals.
[00:34:54] Support and community in franchising.
[00:38:00] Pricing and quoting advice.
[00:40:49] Dealing with price objections.
[00:44:36] The amount of money made.
[00:45:32] Working more as your own boss.
[00:49:06] Taking risks in business.
Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation with a young and successful franchisee!
Quotes:
"Once you've gained their trust, it's not about price anymore." - Jacob Mengi
"There's no shortcut, because if you shortcut it, your work will show." - Jacob Mengi
"Just act and sound confident in what you're doing, whatever you're doing." - Jacob Mengi
"What's worse, not taking the risk and never finding out or doing the risk and knowing you failed." - Jacob Mengi
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Jacob Mengi
Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning Franchise Owner
Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning franchisee
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