Jim's Mowing franchisee Kevin bought 35 clients 10 years ago, grew to 140, then cut back to a run where every job sits within 15 minutes of home. Here's how he built a lawn mowing franchise on referrals, not leads. Kevin spent 14 years managing plumbing retail stores, on call…
Does Jim's take 30% of your income? No. John from Jim's Mowing: one flat fee, whether you employ one person or eight. The more you earn, the more you make. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees, each running their own local business. Thinking…
Is starting a mowing business hard? The first month, yes. One new franchisee rang Chris in tears on day two. Chris told him it would be the hardest week of his life. 22 years later he is still with Jim's, and healthier than ever. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing…
What is a Jim's Mowing franchisee's most important tool? The phone. Jim's Mowing training: answer every lead inside the two hour callback window. In one trainer's regions, 19 of every 20 complaints come down to communication. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees, each…
Any regrets about buying a Jim's Mowing franchise? Nine years in, Glenn Simester regrets only not starting sooner. His dad told him: "You're basically buying yourself a career." Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees, each running their own local business. Thinking about your…
How do mowing franchisees plan their day? George from Jim's Mowing puts every address into ChatGPT the night before and asks for the most efficient route. He got the tip from a 70-year-old franchisee in his region. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees,…
How do you get a yard ready for sale? Enoh from Jim's Mowing on a pre-sale job: rip out the dead turf under the big tree, plant along the fence line and finish with black mulch to suit the house. Jim's Mowing offers lawn mowing, garden maintenance, hedge trimming and…
Who fails at Jim's Mowing? Franchisees who put themselves first, says Chris on the Jim's Podcast. The ones who ask "how can I add value for this client?" do best, and happy clients refer friends and family. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees,…
Thinking about a Jim's Mowing franchise? Fred Gibbon tried running his own lawn and garden business three times and struggled to get two leads a month. Nine weeks into Jim's Mowing in Bathurst, he landed an $18,000 landscaping job and a $10,000 cleanup inside his first four weeks. Fred talks…
What extra work do Jim's Mowing franchisees take on? Crossway outdoor kitchen assembly. Dan on the Jim's Podcast: franchisees now assemble Crossway outdoor kitchens for customers across Australia, with training from Jim's. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees, each running their own local…
What makes a mowing business succeed? Communication. George ran Jim's Mowing twice. The first time brought missed callbacks and complaints. The second time brought 85 five-star reviews, from calling clients back. Jim's Mowing is a lawn mowing and gardening franchise with around 2,200 franchisees, each running their own local business.…
Is Jim's Mowing right for every independent mower? No. Chris on the Jim's Podcast: you need to be open to how Jim's runs the business. Pass on jobs you don't want to newer franchisees, and lean on experienced ones when you need help. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked,…
How do you avoid a missed-call complaint? Call, then text. Jim's Mowing training: after every call, send a text confirming what you agreed. Running late? Still send the text. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2 hours and the Jim's Work Guarantee. Call 131…
Thinking about a Jim's Mowing franchise? Ben spent 15 years as a BIM manager in architecture before trading his office chair for a mowing run. One year in, he explains how he uses AI to run the admin side of his business. Ben left a high-paying job to get flexibility…
Which Jim's division is the best? George plays favourites. Cleaning beats Antennas, Building Inspections and Fencing. Dog Wash beats Cleaning, Heritage Doors and Security. Then Mowing wins. "My livelihood is attached to mowing." Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2 hours and the Jim's…
Why check in with the client during a big hedge job? George from Jim's Mowing stopped partway through a 60 metre hedge to ask. The client wanted the hedge down to the fence line. One question saved a second clean-up. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a…
Does Jim's take 30% of your income? No. John from Jim's Mowing: one flat fee, whether you employ one person or eight. The more you earn, the more you make. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2 hours and the Jim's Work Guarantee. Call…
Jim's Mowing franchisee update with divisional franchisor Dan Kale. A rebuilt website, the Canada turnaround, a higher pay for work guarantee and new supplier deals. Dan found 1 in 20 visitors to the Jim's Mowing website became a lead. Booking a job took three pages. The new homepage puts seven…
Is starting a mowing business hard? The first month, yes. One new franchisee rang Chris in tears on day two. Chris told him it would be the hardest week of his life. 22 years later he is still with Jim's, and healthier than ever. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police…
What is a Jim's Mowing franchisee's most important tool? The phone. Jim's Mowing training: answer every lead inside the two hour callback window. In one trainer's regions, 19 of every 20 complaints come down to communication. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2 hours…
Any regrets about buying a Jim's Mowing franchise? Nine years in, Glenn Simester regrets only not starting sooner. His dad told him: "You're basically buying yourself a career." Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2 hours and the Jim's Work Guarantee. Call 131 546…
How do mowing franchisees plan their day? George from Jim's Mowing puts every address into ChatGPT the night before and asks for the most efficient route. He got the tip from a 70-year-old franchisee in his region. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2…
How do you get a yard ready for sale? Enoh from Jim's Mowing on a pre-sale job: rip out the dead turf under the big tree, plant along the fence line and finish with black mulch to suit the house. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a…
Who fails at Jim's Mowing? Franchisees who put themselves first, says Chris on the Jim's Podcast. The ones who ask "how can I add value for this client?" do best, and happy clients refer friends and family. Why Jim's Mowing? Local owner, police checked, fully insured, a callback within 2…