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, grooming inside a trailer, meeting Jim, and the reality of backing yourself in a franchise. No hype. Just real stories from people who have just done it.

If you’re weighing up a dog wash or grooming business, this will give you the clearest picture of what to expect.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:05 Why they chose Jim’s Dog Wash
05:22 First impressions of training
08:40 Trailer training, hands-on learning
12:15 Moving from salon grooming to trailer grooming
15:48 Franchising vs going solo
19:10 Guaranteed income & fees explained
23:12 Meeting Jim for the first time
26:20 Support from franchisors & other franchisees
30:55 Best experiences so far (dogs, customers, results)
35:10 The emotional reward of the work
38:25 Challenges of leaving a job for business ownership
42:40 Holidays, money management & lifestyle shifts
45:55 Can anyone do this? Training depth explained
50:12 Trailer setup, equipment & how the space works
53:30 Lead generation & how work actually comes in
56:05 Final advice for anyone thinking about joining
59:10 How to book a trial day

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Straight advice from Jim Penman on business and franchising

Franchisee success stories and behind-the-scenes insight

Practical how-to guides for home and business services

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