How much do Jim's Mowing franchisees actually earn? A 14-year Jim's Mowing franchisor in Canberra gives you the real numbers, from $50,000 to $600,000 invoiced in a single year.

He explains exactly what makes the difference.

In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, Jason sits down with host Joel Kleber to answer the questions every prospective franchisee asks. Jason went from racing as a professional triathlete to buying a Jim's Mowing franchise 14 years ago, and now mentors new franchisees across his region.

He tackles the most common myth he hears, that Jim's takes a percentage of every job, and explains why every dollar you invoice goes straight into your account. He breaks down what it costs to start, how the pay for work guarantee works, and how he sold 80 regular clients for $80,000 to scale his business back to suit his life.

If you have ever wondered whether a lawn mowing franchise in Australia is worth it, this is an honest look from someone who has done it for over a decade.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Why there is no percentage taken from each job, only a fixed franchise fee
How franchisees invoice anywhere from $50k to $600k a year and what drives the gap
What it really costs to start, around $22k to $23k including training, plus leasing options
How the $1,100 pay for work guarantee works and why it is rarely paid out
How the best franchisees use communication and Google reviews to build regular clients

0:00 The questions every prospect asks
0:47 Meet Jason: 14 years with Jim's
1:01 From pro triathlete to Jim's Mowing
2:18 What a Jim's franchisor actually does
3:13 How much money will I make
5:17 Scaling up with no extra fees
6:50 Selling clients and splits
8:26 How many jobs will I get
9:05 The pay for work guarantee
10:28 Choosing a territory and name
12:30 The Jim's systems explained
15:30 What the best franchisees do
17:24 What equipment to buy first
18:59 Total cost and steel discount
20:16 Life after a few years in
21:36 Observation days and next steps
22:28 How to get started

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