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Building a Successful Jim’s Mowing Franchise: Insights from Franchisor, Chris Hansen
March 4, 2025

Building a Successful Jim’s Mowing Franchise: Insights from Franchiso…

Starting your own business can be overwhelming, but with the right franchise, it can also be one of the best decisions of your life. Jim’s Mowing has helped thousands of people build successful businesses, offering the flexib...

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Interview with 7 year franchise owner, Ken Chu
Feb. 25, 2025

Interview with 7 year franchise owner, Ken Chu

Starting a business is never easy, but turning it into a thriving, customer-loved franchise is even harder. Ken Chu did just that with Jim’s Mowing. After facing financial struggles and bankruptcy, he took a leap of faith in ...

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Balancing 3 young kids, a farm and a Jim's Mowing franchise! Interview with Brett Whiting
Feb. 18, 2025

Balancing 3 young kids, a farm and a Jim's Mowing franchise! Intervie…

Owning a business is one of the best ways to secure your financial future, but starting from scratch can be intimidating—especially for young entrepreneurs. Jim’s Mowing offers a proven business model that provides both struc...

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30 Day Franchise Review with Matthew Prosser from QLD
Jan. 28, 2025

30 Day Franchise Review with Matthew Prosser from QLD

Not many people leave behind a law degree and a career in mining to start mowing lawns—but that’s exactly what Matthew Prosser did. After years of high-pressure jobs, he wanted more control over his time, less stress, and a b...

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First #ASKJIM for 2025 with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Jan. 23, 2025

First #ASKJIM for 2025 with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman and Joel…

First #ASKJIM for 2025 with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber. Loads of great questions and answers during our record training week.

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30 day Jim's Mowing franchise review with Garry from Jim's Mowing Ormeau
Jan. 9, 2025

30 day Jim's Mowing franchise review with Garry from Jim's Mowing Orm…

After 37 years in the IT industry, Garry Eilola was ready for a serious change. Sick of desk life, long commutes, and the mental burnout of corporate work, Garry swapped the keyboard for a mower and hasn’t looked back. In jus...

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Jim Penman's end of 2024 year wrap up and 2025 plans!
Dec. 20, 2024

Jim Penman's end of 2024 year wrap up and 2025 plans!

The year may be ending, but Jim’s Group is just getting started. CEO Jim Penman has major plans for 2025, including a full software overhaul, a new customer app, and expanded franchisee support. If you’re a current or aspirin...

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Thank You!
Dec. 19, 2024

Thank You!

Big thank you to everyone who has listened in 2024, any guest suggestions etc...please email joel.kleber@jims.net Have a great and safe break; see you in 2025!

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Interview with our Jim's Mowing Mega Franchisor, Dan Cahill
Dec. 11, 2024

Interview with our Jim's Mowing Mega Franchisor, Dan Cahill

If you know Jim's, you know Dan Cahill as we have followed his journey from the start to where he is know as one of the biggest Franchisor's in the country in a relatively short time. In this interview, Dan shares how he runs...

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Independent Vs being a franchisee? I have done both!
Nov. 29, 2024

Independent Vs being a franchisee? I have done both!

There’s no shortage of online opinions claiming Jim’s Mowing is overpriced, low-quality, or not worth the franchise fees. But Chris, a seasoned horticulturist turned Jim’s Mowing franchisee, says the truth is very different—a...

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$2 million dollars per year with Jim's Mowing? Is it possible?
Nov. 21, 2024

$2 million dollars per year with Jim's Mowing? Is it possible?

Growing a mowing business into a multi-million-dollar operation might sound impossible, but Jim’s Mowing franchisee Gerald Schlebusch did just that. In only six months, he scaled his revenue from $1,500 per week to an astound...

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#ASKJIM Facebook Replay with Jim's Mowing founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Oct. 22, 2024

#ASKJIM Facebook Replay with Jim's Mowing founder, Jim Penman and Joe…

#ASKJIM October Replay Facebook Live Q & A with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.

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Leaving the coal industry to start a Jim's Mowing franchise.
Oct. 17, 2024

Leaving the coal industry to start a Jim's Mowing franchise.

Ready to hear how a change in career can transform your lifestyle for the better? In this episode, we talk with Craig Ellis, a Jim's Mowing franchisee who made a huge leap from the mining industry to running his own mowing bu...

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25 Years with Jim's Mowing! Interview with Grant Osborne
Oct. 7, 2024

25 Years with Jim's Mowing! Interview with Grant Osborne

Are you curious about how to build a long-lasting and thriving franchise business? In this episode, we sit down with Grant Osborne, a veteran of Jim's Mowing with over 25 years of experience. Grant shares the journey of start...

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Permaculture, Coming back to training and customer service tips with Jim's Mowing franchisee, Rees Hughes.
Sept. 30, 2024

Permaculture, Coming back to training and customer service tips with …

Sometimes, the best opportunities come when you trust your instincts over conventional advice. When Rees Hughes first considered buying a Jim’s Mowing franchise, his business advisor told him it was a bad investment. He was w...

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#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman
Aug. 27, 2024

#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman

Are you ready to get insider advice on franchising, business success, and customer service directly from Jim Penman, the founder of Jim’s Group? In this episode of #ASKJIM, we bring you a live, no-holds-barred Q&A session whe...

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Mark Beggs
Aug. 20, 2024

Mark Beggs

Are you ready to change your life with a franchise opportunity that offers both financial freedom and personal fulfillment? In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Mark Beggs, who left behind a demanding career ...

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Meet John and Jodie Wildes who are franchisors and trainers with Jim's Mowing
Aug. 8, 2024

Meet John and Jodie Wildes who are franchisors and trainers with Jim'…

Are you seeking a career change that offers both flexibility and financial freedom? Meet John and Jodie Wildes, a dynamic duo whose lives were completely transformed by joining the Jim’s Mowing franchise. From living paycheck...

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2 years in with Jim's Mowing! Franchise Review with Matt Jones from Jim's Mowing Kingston
Aug. 4, 2024

2 years in with Jim's Mowing! Franchise Review with Matt Jones from J…

Have you ever thought about leaving your desk job for a more fulfilling career? Join us on today's episode as we talk with Matt Jones, a former public servant who made a life-changing transition to owning a Jim's Mowing franc...

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ALG tour
July 26, 2024

ALG tour

Are you curious about what really goes on behind the scenes at Jim's Group, the franchise empire? Today's episode of the Australian Lawn and Garden Podcast is a special one! We take you on an exclusive tour of Jim's HQ, where...

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Interview with 10 year Jim's Mowing owner, Mark Connick from WA
May 16, 2024

Interview with 10 year Jim's Mowing owner, Mark Connick from WA

Are you tired of the long hours and the stress of running a large team? Imagine transitioning to a career that offers more flexibility, job satisfaction, and financial stability. Join us as we dive into Mark Connick’s inspiri...

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Pub Magnate to Jim's Mowing franchisee, Interview with Damian Bush
May 9, 2024

Pub Magnate to Jim's Mowing franchisee, Interview with Damian Bush

Are you ready to leave behind the grind of long hours and find a fulfilling career that offers both financial stability and a balanced lifestyle? Join us as Damian Bush, a Jim’s Mowing franchisee from Tasmania, shares his ins...

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10 Year Jim's Mowing Veteran Jason Langridge reveals his business secrets!
May 2, 2024

10 Year Jim's Mowing Veteran Jason Langridge reveals his business sec…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful franchise with Jim’s Mowing? Join us for an engaging conversation with Jason Langridge, a seasoned franchisee from Jim’s Mowing, who has been thriving for over a deca...

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How to get off the tools in under 4 months! Interview with Adam Wooley
April 18, 2024

How to get off the tools in under 4 months! Interview with Adam Wooley

Starting on a new career path can be challenging, but for Adam Woolley, the shift from teaching to owning a thriving Jim’s Mowing franchise was a leap toward substantial financial and personal growth. If you’re considering a ...

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