Shiva used to manage a 7-Eleven. Seven days a week. Flat out. Same loop, different day. After a while he just thought, I want something of my own. More flexibility. More variety. More people. And because he’s always been into tech, solar made sense. In this episode, Shiva shares what…
Don't take our word for it about our training, hear from WIll himself who shares his thoughts about our new franchisee training experience. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/JimsGroupPtyLtd?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe for real business advice, franchisee stories, and how-to tips. 👉 Call 131 546 or visit jims.net to start your own…
Ever moved back home and suddenly you’re told you “don’t have local experience”. Even though you’ve literally been doing the job overseas for years. That’s what happened to Hong, a former finance manager in Singapore, who’d also worked across Malaysia and China. He grew up in Australia, studied at Deakin…
In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast, Joel chats with Ibrahim from Jim’s Cleaning in Rouse, NSW. Ibrahim shares how he moved from bricklaying into cleaning, built trust fast, and grew a five-star local reputation. He breaks down what “quality” means on-site, how he keeps standards high with staff, and…
A lot of people think bookkeeping is just receipts and spreadsheets. Then reality hits. Cash flow issues, compliance, business structure, and clients who borrow too much and can’t make it work. In this episode, Jacob Lee from Jim’s Bookkeeping (Knox, Victoria) shares his journey of changing direction after COVID and…
Dean spent 10 years as a corporate accountant, then bought and ran a newsagency. After that, he compared Jim’s Bookkeeping with other bookkeeping franchises and chose Jim’s for one simple reason. The value made sense. In this video, Dean from Jim’s Bookkeeping (Keysborough, south east Melbourne) shares what new and…
Most small business owners don’t mess up their books because they’re lazy. They mess it up because they’re busy, trying to survive, and they assume they’ll “fix it later”. Problem is. Later is expensive. In this episode, Denise from Jim’s Bookkeeping (Derwent Valley, Tasmania) shares the practical stuff that saves…
What’s it actually like starting a Jim’s Mowing franchise in the real world. Not the glossy brochure version. Meet Mark Donovan, based in Frankston South, just shy of two months in and already hitting a $5.5K revenue week right before Christmas (to the point he had to call a mate…
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Tuesday comes around so quickly, especially when #ASKJIM is on your mind all week. Ask CEO Jim Penman any questions you may have in the comments below! #jims #jimsgroup #yourlocalexpert #askjim SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/JimsGroupPtyLtd?sub_confirmation=1 #ASKJIM Wednesday nights from 7 PM AEST via the Jim's Group Facebook Page -…
What’s the hardest part of running a tradie business solo? For Tom, it was the grind of finding work, chasing leads, and trying to build a name from scratch. Then he joined Jim’s Fencing. In this episode, Tom breaks down the real difference between going independent and plugging into an…
Michael spent 32 years in the corporate world, then jumped into a Jim’s Mowing franchise. In his first 12 months he built a standout business. 126 reviews, 4.9 stars, multiple staff. Then he doubled down and bought a second franchise with Jim’s Window and Pressure Cleaning. In this episode, Michael…
In this episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast, I chat with Justin Fowler from Jim’s Pool Care (Tweed Heads/Gold Coast) about his move from running an electrical business to building a new life in pool care. Justin shares what changed when he moved from independent operator to franchise owner, why…
In this episode, we spend a full day on the road with Michael Becker from Jim’s Test & Tag and Fire Safety to show what the business actually looks like in the real world. You’ll see a mix of factory and office test-and-tag work, fire extinguisher servicing, emergency and exit…
George gave Jim’s Mowing a crack from 2012 to 2015. It didn’t go well. In 2025, he came back. This time, he did it properly. Using the support network, building a strong, regular base, and learning what actually works on the road. In this chat, he breaks down what he…
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Most people think you “pay Jim gazillions” and barely keep anything. Glenn’s been in Jim’s Mowing for 9 years and says the reality is way simpler. On a good day, he makes his monthly franchise fee on the first Monday. After that, the rest of the month is his. We…
Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman, announced our diamond award winners for franchisee support for 2025 based on franchisee surveys. Full winners here - https://jims.net/the-jims-franchisee-survey-awards-2025-award-winners-list/ Well done all! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/JimsGroupPtyLtd?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe for real business advice, franchisee stories, and how-to tips. 👉 Call 131 546 or visit jims.net…
On this episode of the Jim’s Podcast, we interview Jason Jaap from Jim’s Scratch and Dent and get into the real numbers behind the division. Jason shares what franchisees can realistically invoice. Roughly $4k per week on the lower end, and up to $12k in a strong week, plus what…
Tuesday comes around so quickly, especially when #ASKJIM is on your mind all week. Ask CEO Jim Penman any questions you may have in the comments below! #jims #jimsgroup #yourlocalexpert #askjim SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/JimsGroupPtyLtd?sub_confirmation=1 #ASKJIM Wednesday nights from 7 PM AEST via the Jim's Group Facebook Page -…