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Dec. 18, 2025

What It’s Really Like Running a Jim’s Pool Care Territory

What It’s Really Like Running a Jim’s Pool Care Territory

Sarah Lynch owns and operates the Burpengary and Burpengary East Jim’s Pool Care territory, and in this video she shares what it’s really like running her own pool care business. No two days are ever the same. From regular pool cleaning to full equipment installs, stain removal, system upgrades, and…

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Dec. 18, 2025

How could you forget!

How could you forget!

How could you forget! #jimsgroup #brands #franchise #franchising

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Dec. 17, 2025

Why I Left an MSP to Start My Own Jim’s IT Business

Why I Left an MSP to Start My Own Jim’s IT Business

After nearly a decade working for a managed service provider (MSP), Onur realised my growth and rewards had a ceiling. I wanted more ownership, impact, and the chance to truly use my skills, so I started my own Jim’s IT business. In this video, I share why I made the…

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Dec. 17, 2025

What’s the difference between bookkeepers and accountants?

What’s the difference between bookkeepers and accountants?

What’s the difference between bookkeepers and accountants? #bookkeepers #accountant #accountantsoftiktok #franchise #jimsgroup

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Dec. 16, 2025

I came back to Jim’s Mowing after leaving?

I came back to Jim’s Mowing after leaving?

I came back to Jim’s Mowing #jimsmowing #jimsgroup #franchsie #franchising #smallbusiness

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Dec. 16, 2025

How much can you make in Jim’s Handyman?

How much can you make in Jim’s Handyman?

How much can you make in Jim’s Handyman? #handyman #franchise #jimsgroup #franchising #smallbusiness

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Dec. 16, 2025

I have 5 friends in a Jim’s franchise!

I have 5 friends in a Jim’s franchise!

I have 5 friends in a Jim’s franchise! #jimsgroup #franchise #franchising #smallbusiness

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Dec. 15, 2025

Why AI Can’t Replace Bookkeepers: Brad Explains the Truth Behind the Hype

Why AI Can’t Replace Bookkeepers: Brad Explains the Truth Behind the Hype

AI is transforming every industry — but can it replace bookkeepers? After 15 years with Jim’s Bookkeeping, Brad Clarke has seen every trend, every new software, and every prediction about automation. In this episode, Brad breaks down the real truth behind the AI hype and explains why professional bookkeeping is…

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Dec. 15, 2025

#ASKJIM Jim's Group founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber - www.jims.net - 131 546

#ASKJIM Jim's Group founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber - www.jims.net - 131 546

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 -…

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Dec. 15, 2025

I was a sceptic of Jim's?

I was a sceptic of Jim's?

Come and see for yourself! #jimsgroup #jimsmowing #franchise #franchising

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Dec. 15, 2025

Top earning franchisee revenue wise?

Top earning franchisee revenue wise?

Top earning franchisee revenue wise? #jimsgroup #franchise #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

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Dec. 14, 2025

Jim's Christmas Message

Jim's Christmas Message

Jim's Christmas message for our customers! We thank you for your support in 2025! 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 franchise. Jim’s Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest…

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Dec. 13, 2025

21 Years in Pool Care: Why Most Franchises Fail Within 5 Years

21 Years in Pool Care: Why Most Franchises Fail Within 5 Years

What does 21 years in Jim’s Pool Care really look like? In this episode, James — long-time franchisee and regional franchisor in South Australia — reveals the true day-to-day reality of running a thriving pool service business. From starting as a single franchisee to supporting an entire region, James shares…

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Dec. 13, 2025

$1,500/Week Guaranteed: How to Start an IT Business With Jim's Group and Jim's IT

$1,500/Week Guaranteed: How to Start an IT Business With Jim's Group and Jim's IT

In this video, Tony, Divisional Franchisor for Jim's IT, takes you inside their Melbourne head office and breaks down exactly what it takes to join one of Australia's fastest-growing IT franchise divisions. What you'll learn in this video: How the $1,500/week pay for work guarantee actually works Why the $25,000…

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Dec. 13, 2025

6 Months in Jim’s Mowing: Nathan’s Honest Review of Freedom, Income & Lifestyle

6 Months in Jim’s Mowing: Nathan’s Honest Review of Freedom, Income & Lifestyle

What does life really look like 6 months into a Jim’s Mowing franchise? In this episode, Nathan returns to share an honest and unfiltered update and the transformation has been incredible. Since joining Jim’s Mowing, Nathan has built: 🌱 130+ jobs paged 🌱 110 jobs converted 🌱 80 repeat callers…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Why We Chose Jim’s Dog Wash . Real Franchisee Stories From Training

Why We Chose Jim’s Dog Wash . Real Franchisee Stories From Training

Thinking about joining Jim’s Dog Wash? In this episode, Sharon Connell (Divisional Franchisor) sits down with three new franchisees who share what training was really like, why they chose Jim’s, and how the transition from a job to running a business actually feels. They talk openly about support, money, confidence,…

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Dec. 11, 2025

The Biggest Bookkeeping Mistake Small Businesses Make And How Jim’s Fixes It

The Biggest Bookkeeping Mistake Small Businesses Make And How Jim’s Fixes It

Most small business owners make the same bookkeeping mistake they leave their books too long. In this video, Rob from Jim’s Bookkeeping Ballarat shares what really happens when business owners fall behind, and how the right systems (and the right support) can completely transform your financial clarity. With an accounting…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Will You Be Busy as a Jim’s Pool Care Franchisee? Here’s the Real Answer.

Will You Be Busy as a Jim’s Pool Care Franchisee? Here’s the Real Answer.

Are you wondering whether you'll stay busy as a Jim’s Pool Care franchisee? In this video, Greg and Gemma Smart, Franchisor for the Sydney Central region and long-time Jim’s Pool Care franchisee, break down exactly how the territory system works, how new franchisees generate consistent year-round work, and why the…

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Dec. 10, 2025

How a Small-Town Pool Cleaner Became Jim’s Pool Care National Franchisee of the Year

How a Small-Town Pool Cleaner Became Jim’s Pool Care National Franchisee of the Year

In this short interview, we speak with Daniel Wiseman, the 2025 Jim’s Pool Care National Franchisee of the Year. Based in Maryborough in Victoria’s Goldfields region, Daniel has built an impressive business servicing pools across Maryborough, Ballarat, and Bendigo. Daniel shares how he grew his operation from servicing a small…

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Dec. 8, 2025

30 Years in Racing… Then He Joined Jim’s Pool Care

30 Years in Racing… Then He Joined Jim’s Pool Care

Meet Wade Cooper from Jim’s Pool Care Grange, South Australia, who has just completed his seventh year in the Jim’s Group. After 30 years in the horse racing and bookmaking industry, Wade made a major career change — and hasn’t looked back since. In this short video, Wade shares why…

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Dec. 7, 2025

Don't go with a Franchise?

Don't go with a Franchise?

Don't go with a Franchise? #jimsgroup #franchise #frannchising #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstiktok

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Dec. 6, 2025

Meet our Franchisors! #franchisees #franchisor #jimsgroup #franchise #franchising

Meet our Franchisors! #franchisees #franchisor #jimsgroup #franchise #franchising

Meet our Franchisors! #franchisees #franchisor #jimsgroup #franchise #franchising

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Dec. 6, 2025

Why use Jim’s Building Inspections?

Why use Jim’s Building Inspections?

Why use Jim’s Building Inspections? #buildinginspection #buildinginspector #jimsgroup #franchise #building

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Dec. 5, 2025

Why you need a building inspector! #jimsgroup #buildinginspection #building #franchise #franchising

Why you need a building inspector! #jimsgroup #buildinginspection #building #franchise #franchising

Why you need a building inspector! #jimsgroup #buildinginspection #building #franchise #franchising

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