Jim's Podcast
By Jim's Group
Jim's PodcastAug 22, 2019
Jim's Mowing - 10 Year Veteran Jason Langridge reveals his business secrets.
Jason Langridge has been with Jim's Mowing for 10 years and was kind enough to share some great advice with the Jim's Mowing family on how to run a successful business. Big thank you to Jason for his time.
#ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A Replay, May 2024
#ASKJim Facebook Live replay from our May 2024 training. As always, we never know what to expect and Jim shows us his acting chops around 15 minutes into the live recording.
Jim's Dog Wash - Leaving the police force after 30 years to start a franchise!
Meet Jen from Jim's Dog Wash who left a long-term career in the police force to start a Jim's franchise and hasn't looked back.
To change your path, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Legal - Family Law and What You Should Know with Tracy-Lynne Geysen
Jim's Legal now has a dedicated family lawyer and is providing free 30-minute consultations to anyone in the Jim's Family. To claim this offer visit https://jimslegal.com.au/expertise/family-law/
Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with Building Inspector, Gary Payne
Gary from Jim's Building Inspections shares his Jim's Journey and outlines the reasons why it just makes sense for a builder looking to exit the game for a new challenge.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Electrical - Why should a sparkie join Jim's?
Interview with Duncan Hunter from Jim's Electrical about why he decided to take on the franchise with Jim's.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
#ASKJIM April 2024 Replay where Jim talks about his faith and succession plans
#ASKJIM is our one-hour unfiltered Q&A with the CEO of the Jim's Group and we do not edit anything from the episodes for full transparency.
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net
Jim's Remedial Massage - Interview with Duan Wang, Divisional Franchisor
Jim's Remedial Massage is now live and giving away the first 10 franchisees for free except for the start-up pack.
Duan talks about the division and the services it can provide.
To learn more about this offer call 131 546 or enquire via www.jims.net
#ASKJIM Replay with Jim Penman and Emma Donnegan
#ASKJIM is our live Q & A with our CEO and founder that takes place during training week for our new franchisees and viewers online where Jim answers any question thrown at him about a large range of topics.
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net
Jim's Pool Care - If this doesn't get you pumped up, nothing will! Interview with Wayne Taylor
There are a lot of very motivational people in Jim's and Wayne is one of them from our pool care division.
Wayne shares his journey and some great advice on how he built his business so quickly.
To learn more about Jim's, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
The first 30 days as a Jim's Mowing franchisee with Andy Mercer
Andy started just 30 days ago and wanted to share his story.
A great listen for anyone who wants to know how is the 30 days in a new Jim's franchise and the realities of running a new business.
Thanks to Andy for sharing his story.
How to set your prices? Interview with independent business owner and podcaster, Luke Smith
Luke Smith is the host of the Australian Lawn and Garden podcast which provides loads of great value to the industry.
He is also a very successful business owner so we thought it would be a great opportunity to ask someone outside of the Jim's eco-system on how they run their business.
Jim Penman Interview with the Weekender Podcast
Our CEO, Jim Penman was interviewed on the Weekender podcast about his business story.
To learn more about the podcast visit - westernweekender.com.au
Jim's Mowing - World Rugby Superstar signs with Jim's Mowing! Nemani Nadolo
We were pretty surprised to have Rugby legend, Nemani Nadolo at our Jim's training experience recently.
We couldn't pass up an opportunity to interview Nemani about why he was Jim's Mowing and to talk a little bit about his career.
We apologise for the lack of technical Rugby questions as Jim's HQ is Victoria based.
We look forward to catching up with Nemani at a later stage for the podcast to discuss his Jim's journey
Big thank you to Nemani for his time for the interview.
To learn more about the Jim's family, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - Doing a law degree and running a franchise at the same time!
Meet Patrick who is currently studying for a law degree and also running a Jim's Mowing franchise at the same time!
Patrick talks about how he manages his business and staff.
To learn more about Jim's call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - Interview with Regional Franchisor, Benn Ward
Benn Ward has been with Jim's Mowing since 18 years old and shares his journey all the way to being a Franchisor in the Geelong area.
A great listen for what is possible in Jim's Mowing and also an in-depth look at how Jim's works.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Building Inspections -The first NSW franchisee!
Meet Peter from Jim's Building Inspections Blacktown, who was the very first franchisee in NSW!
Peter shares his journey about being a franchisee and provides some great insights into the realities of being a small business owner.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - I couldn't even use a line trimmer when I started!
Tristan Hill came from a very experienced corporate background however, he wanted more for his family.
He decided to leap with a Jim's Mowing franchise and hasn't looked back!
Being succesful in Jim's is all about attitude and Tristan is a great example of this.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Carpet Cleaning - "I am so thankful to Jim!"
A great migrant success story! We hope you get a lot out of Tony's story and if you would like to do the same please call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Fencing - Interview with our first New Zeland Jim's Fencing Franchisee
Interview with our very first New Zealand Jim's Fencing franchisee, Rob Brown!
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net or 131 546
Jim's Mowing - Interview with 2 franchisees at the same time!
Meet Richard Furler and Roger Bennett who share some great insights into how Jim's Mowing operates and the support they have received over the years from the SA team.
A refreshing interview with a couple of great blokes!
To learn more about Jim's call 131 546 or www.jims.net
#ASKJIM Live Q & A Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
#ASKJIM replay from our most recent franchisee training.
A lot of great questions from online and our live audience.
Jim's Mowing - It was great for my mental health! Interview with Craig Wood
Interview with Craig Wood who gave the corporate world the flick and hasn't looked back with his Jim's Mowing franchise.
To do the same, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - Interview with Young Gun, Samuel Chen
Samuel Chen is only 26 years old and has a great business already in the Brisbane area. Sam talks about his experience and provides some great advice for anyone looking to start a Jim's Mowing franchise.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Dog Wash - Leaving security to start a Jim's Dog Wash franchise!
Michelle WIlliamson left a career in security to start a Jim's Dog Wash franchise and is loving it!
Michelle also is a 5-star franchisees and shares how she operates her business.
To learn more about Jim's call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Cleaning - Interview with Divisional Franchisor, Haydar Hussein
Haydar Hussein is the divisional franchisor for Jim's Cleaning and talks about everything to do with the Jim's Cleaning Group in 2024 and provides great insights for anyone looking to join the Jim's Cleaning family.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - Interview with 10 year veteran, Stephen Spearman
Stephen has been with Jim's Mowing for 10 years and talks about his business journey with Jim's and outlines the benefits of being a part of the Jim's Mowing family.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Dog Wash - How to build a large dog grooming business with Mat Wilson
Meet Mat Wilson from Jim's Dog Wash who talks about how he has built a major business with Jim's with multiple employees whilst maintaining a perfect 5-star customer service rating.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Dog Wash - I started the franchise whilst on annual leave!
David Reidy needed a change and used his annual leave to make one!
David shares his journey on how he made the change and provides a great insight into taking action in you're own business.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Electrical - Duncan Hunter - Interview from a Golf Course?
Duncan is a franchisee with Jim's Electrical and was out on a golf course when we caught up with him. Duncan shares the benefits of joining Jim's Electrical and the lifestyle it affords him.
To learn more call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Bookkeeping - Denise Kingston - The best lifestyle business in Jim's?
Denise Kingston from Jim's Bookkeeping talks about her Jim's journey and outlines the magnificent lifestyle benefits that she gets from being a part of the Jim's Bookkeeping franchise.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
#ASKJIM is always packed with great advice from our CEO and Founder, Jim Penman. Great questions from our new franchisees in training and also from those watching online.
To learn more about us, visit www.jims.net
Jim's Car Detailing - Craig and Fiona Eyles from Gippsland
Craig and Fiona were a bit hesitant during the training experience, so it was great to be able to catch up with them and hear how their business was flourishing so quickly!
A great example of following the Jim's system and providing great customer service in the community.
To learn more about Jim's Group call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - I didn't want to do Jim's Mowing originally! Interview with Mitch Blake
Mitch Blake from Jim's Mowing on this episode shares a very honest insight into his time as a Jim's Mowing franchisee including a lot of ups and downs during his time in trying to establish his business.
We thank Mitch for his honesty and at Jim's you will find that we don't hide anything!
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net or call 131 546
Jim's Mowing - How does the income guarantee work in Jim's from a franchisee perspective?
The Jim's Group income guarantee exists solely to help people make the transition from employment into their own business without having to worry about where their income is coming from.
Quentin from Jim's Mowing talks about how he has used it to help him build his business and the referral work it helped him generate.
To learn more about joining Jim's call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's IT -The life of a Jim's IT franchisee!
Meet Ranjath from Jim's IT who shares his Jim's journey and also provides some great advice when it comes to IT security for a small business.
To have a Jim's IT professional on your team, call us on 131 546 or online via www.jims.net
Jim's Mowing - How to build a large Jim's Mowing business with franchisee, Mitchell Millington
Mitchell Millington has an outstanding business and was kind enough to share his business tips on the Jim's Podcast about how he manages his 8 employees and a perfect customer service record!
To learn more about doing the same, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Electrical - I generate over $100k from BNI! Interview with Roy Paragalli
Yes, we have Jim's Electrical and many long-term franchise owners like Roy Paragalli who is now a Regional Franchisor!
Roy talks about his Journey with Jim's and why an electrician should look at joining the Jim's Family.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
An Italian Economist becomes a Jim's Mowing franchisee!
In this episode, we introduce Francesco Xibilia, who brings a unique perspective to Jim's Mowing Sunrise Beach.
With a master's degree in economics from Italy, Francesco's journey to lawn care is as intriguing as it is inspiring. In our conversation, we cover:
- Academic to Practical: How does someone with a master's in economics end up in lawn care? Francesco shares his story, revealing the motivations behind his career shift.
- Economic Principles in Lawn Care: Francesco discusses how his academic background influences his approach to running a lawn care business, offering insights into the unexpected ways economic theories apply in everyday business decisions.
- A Day in the Life: Get a real sense of what life is like at Jim's Mowing. Francesco talks about his daily routines, challenges, and the joys of his new career path.
Francesco's story is more than a career change; it's about leveraging academic knowledge in practical ways and finding passion in new ventures.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by how diverse skills can lead to success in different fields or those contemplating a significant career pivot.
To learn more about Jim's, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
From Newbie to Pro: Craig's Success Story in Jim's Termite & Pest Control Franchise
Dive into the inspiring journey of Craig, a standout franchisee in the dynamic world of Jim's Termite and Pest Control.
In this episode, we explore how Craig navigated the challenges and triumphs of the franchise, turning everyday problems into opportunities for growth and success.
Whether you're passionate about innovative problem-solving or curious about the day-to-day adventures in pest control, Craig's story offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Join us as we uncover the secrets behind thriving in a business where each day brings a new and exciting challenge. To learn more please call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Meet the man behind the re-launch of Jim's Roofing!
Meet Chris Chaviaras who is the Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Roofing and Jim's Plumbing!
Chris speaks about the re-launch of the Roofing division and the great opportunity available to someone looking to build a major business with the franchise.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Jim's Dog Wash Legend and Divisional Franchisor, Sharon Connell
Sharon Connell is the divisional franchisor for Jim's Dog Wash and also a bit of a Jim's Group legend!
Sharon tells you everything you need to know about the division and why it's a great option for someone looking to make a change.
To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
The man behind the re-launch of Jim's Plumbing!
Meet Chris Chaviaras who is the new Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Plumbing.
Chris talks about the difference with the division this time and the great opportunity for plumbers looking to open their own business to use the Jim's Plumbing franchise model.
To learn more please call 131 546 or https://jims.net/
Thinking about Jim's Pool Care? This episode is for you!
Anthony joined Jim's Pool Care after a long career of working for someone else and hasn't looked back!
Anthony shares his journey and tells you everything you need to know about the Jim's Pool Care Division.
To learn more about Jim's, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
Meet the man behind our huge New Zealand growth, Robert Young!
Robert Young is the divisional franchisor for Jim's Handyman NZ and is also growing other divisions such as painting, building maintenance and painting in NZ.
Robert shares his business journey and tells you everything you need to know about running a Jim's franchise in NZ.
To learn more please call 0800 454 654 or www.jims.co.nz
#ASKJIM - Jim's reveals something about himself that you cannot unhear!
This was a wild #ASKJIM to finish 2023!
Jim was asked some fantastic questions and around halfway in he was asked to reveal something about himself he had never revealed before!
Thanks for the support during the year and we will see you back online for more #ASKJIM in 2024.
2023 wrap up and some exciting news for 2024 with host, Joel Kleber
Thanks for your support in 2023, if you want to jump on the podcast and share your story, please email joel.kleber@jims.net
If you have found the show valuable during the year, if you could spare a second and leave a review or rating for the show, that would be great!
We hope you have a great Xmas break and New Year period, we will see you in 2024!
Meet the founder of Jim's Legal! Our newest service!
Meet Andy Shaw who is Jim's personal legal counsel and now the head of Jim's Legal!
To enquire about their services visit https://jimslegal.com.au/
Building Inspections with Jim's! Interview with franchisee, Tony Oswald
In this episode, we're joined by Tony, the proprietor of a Jim's Building Inspections franchise located in Queensland. Tony discusses his experiences with the Jim's franchise model, providing insights into the realities of managing a building inspections business.
He delves into the nuances of the industry, sharing knowledge gained from his hands-on work in the field. The conversation also covers the critical aspects of maintaining high standards of service and the importance of building trust within the community.
Listen in for an informative session on the professional and operational facets of running a building inspections franchise, straight from a seasoned franchisee's perspective.
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net or call 131 546
Building a business with the NDIS, Interview with Cate Barrett from Jim's Laundry Services
Meet Cate from Jim's Laundry Services who shares her Jim's journey and how she has built her business with NDIS clients.
Cate also shares everything you need to know about owning a Jim's Laundry Services franchise.
To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net or call 131 546