Chris from WA joined Jim’s Mowing just two months ago and already services 97 regular clients with a perfect 5-star record.
In this inspiring interview, he shares why he made the leap after decades in management, how AI helps him close landscaping jobs, and what it's really like to build a thriving franchise from the ground up.
Whether you're thinking about joining Jim’s or just love a good business story, this one’s for you.
Timestamps
0:01 – Chris reveals how many clients he's gained in just 2 months
0:42 – Why Chris waited 10 years to join Jim’s Mowing
1:20 – What the training experience was really like
2:18 – Buying his initial run and growing it fast
3:20 – How the Jim’s brand helps attract work effortlessly
4:09 – The secret to quoting confidently as a new franchisee
6:39 – Using AI to win landscaping jobs with visual proposals
8:20 – Chris’s thoughts on growth, scaling, and customer loyalty
10:45 – Communication tips that keep his clients happy
17:00 – Going green: Thoughts on switching to electric equipment
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Jim's Mowing is Australia's largest mowing and gardening franchise with more than 2,000 franchise owners located near you! It was established in 1989 by Jim Penman, and since then, it has become one of Australia's most well-known and loved brands.
All franchisees are fully-insured, police checked and backed by the Jim's workmanship guarantee.
This means that our franchisees always are accountable to head office in the event something goes wrong, unlike independent contractors.
Jim's Mowing is more than just mowing as well! We offer total garden solutions, including landscaping, pruning, hedging, rubbish removal, plus a lot more!
When you use Jim's Mowing you're supporting a local family business that is Australian owned.
Website - https://www.jimsmowing.com.au
Phone Number - 131 546
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