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After 25 years in healthcare, Glenn made a bold move; he left his stable hospital job to start a new life as a Jim’s Mowing franchisee.

In this episode, Glenn shares why he did it, how the transition changed his identity, and what he's gained in return.

Discover:

Why flexibility and family time mattered more than a title.

How brand recognition with Jim’s fuels business growth.

His challenges with physical labour, quoting, and business setup.

Advice for anyone considering their own Jim’s franchise.

A must-watch for anyone craving change, freedom, or purpose in their work life.

Timestamps

0:00 – Why Glenn chose Jim’s over going independent
0:59 – Glenn’s 25-year healthcare career and why he left
2:27 – How long service leave sparked a life reset
4:51 – First contact with Jim’s and how it all started
6:02 – From salary to solo: shifting from employee to business owner
7:14 – The biggest surprise: it’s not just mowing lawns
10:01 – Studying horticulture and leveling up skills
16:01 – Why the Jim’s brand wins more customers
22:29 – Strict customer service standards that set Jim’s apart
26:10 – Equipment choices and why Glenn went fully battery-powered
34:01 – Business-building: quoting, bookkeeping, and growth
39:00 – Designing a workweek around school pickups
43:00 – Identity shift: from hospital worker to business owner
46:00 – The one piece of advice Glenn has for career-changers

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