Rick spent nearly 10 years as a prison officer, burnt out and ready for a major change. Today, he’s a 5-star Jim’s Mowing franchisee in Bathurst, building a booming business, loving his lifestyle and saying he “should have done it sooner.”
0:00 – Rick’s career change: Leaving corrections after 9½ years
2:00 – Finding Jim’s Mowing & the enquiry process
4:00 – Training week: Meeting Jim & gaining practical skills
6:00 – Launching in winter with no Jim’s presence in Bathurst
8:00 – Old leads, cold calling & early client wins
10:00 – Business momentum: From slow start to flat-out
12:00 – Social media videos, recognition & 5-star customer feedback
14:00 – Equipment setup for Bathurst’s steep hills & acreage
16:00 – Support network: Franchisors, group chats & Zoom training
18:00 – Work-life balance, winter services, growth plans & final advice
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Jim’s Mowing is Australia’s #1 lawn and garden franchise with 2,000+ local owners. Founded in 1989 by Jim Penman, we’ve become one of the country’s most trusted names in home services.
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