Naldo is a new Jim’s Mowing franchisee in Morrinsville, New Zealand – and in less than four months (starting in winter) he’s already built around 50 regular clients, holds a perfect 5-star rating, and has a reputation for never saying no to a job.
In this episode of More Than Just Mowing, Nar shares exactly how he did it – without any previous business experience.
0:00 – “Any odd job” & never saying no: concrete, doors, gutters, windows
2:00 – Nar’s background: wanting his own business & finding Jim’s Mowing
4:00 – Starting in May (winter), feeling overwhelmed & following the system
6:00 – From leads to regulars: doing extra, being on time, great customer service
8:30 – The magic line: asking permission to quote for regular service & follow-up
11:00 – Door knocking & free lawns: exact script Nar uses at the door
14:00 – Saying yes to everything: concrete slab, paving, rubbish removal, weeding
17:00 – Pricing struggles, underquoting, raising prices & racing to replace his wage
20:00 – Enjoying being his own boss: rain, long days & meeting new people
23:00 – Gear setup: starting cheap, upgrading slowly, and what he uses now
26:00 – Support from Lance & the NZ team, family helping, and goal of 100 regulars
29:00 – Best advice for new franchisees: follow training, free lawns, don’t give up
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