Mark ran a tiling business for 16 years until staffing challenges and a chat with his neighbour sparked a big change. Now 3 months into his Jim’s Mowing journey, he's inherited 65 clients, hit $3K+ in his first week, and rediscovered his passion for outdoor work. In this episode, he breaks down the pros and cons, upselling strategies, equipment upgrades, and the reality of managing a full workload.

A must-watch for anyone considering the leap into franchising.

Timestamps
0:00 – Earning big from labour-intensive jobs like mulching

0:21 – How Mark transitioned from 16 years of tiling to mowing

1:02 – Why staff shortages pushed him to make the change

1:45 – Buying a full franchise: 65 clients on day one

2:54 – How leads from Jim’s made his start effortless

3:39 – Balancing work and family life with more control

6:16 – First week earnings: Over $3,000 in revenue

7:00 – Blunt upselling tactics that actually work

10:08 – Why speed and responsiveness win quotes

12:50 – High-value extras: hedging, palm removal, green waste

14:01 – Switching from petrol to battery gear: lessons learned

15:40 – Mark’s advice for future franchisees: do your homework

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