Mitch Blake started as a Jim’s Mowing franchisee. Just two years later, he’s now the Franchiseor for regional NSW, overseeing 23 operators and helping them succeed using the same tools that built his own thriving business.

In this episode, Mitch explains how the $2,500 pay‑for‑work guarantee keeps new franchisees accountable, why $10 leads can snowball into $100,000 landscaping jobs, and what early actions matter most during onboarding. From territory growth and customer management to digital quoting tools and weekly mentoring, this episode reveals what it takes to grow fast—and support others while doing it.

00:00 What is the $2,500 Pay‑for‑Work Guarantee and why it works
03:30 Mitch’s journey from franchisee to Franchiseor in 2 years
08:00 Supporting 23 franchises across NSW: the scope of his new role
12:00 Observation days and ride‑alongs: building strong starts
15:00 Turning $10 leads into $100K landscaping contracts
18:00 Mitch’s blueprint for franchisee success in the first few weeks
22:00 Debunking the myth of franchise saturation and lead conflicts
27:00 Common misconceptions about costs, profit, and workload
33:00 How referrals and networking build long‑term business growth
47:00 Scaling with tech: quoting apps, AI, and digital systems

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