Jim's Podcast

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The Jim’s Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim’s Group. Each week, I sit down with the people who make Jim’s what it is. Franchisees, franchisors, and Jim himself. We talk honestly about what it’s really like to build a business inside the Jim’s system. The wins, the surprises, the lessons learned the hard way, and the advice Jim has been sharing with business owners for decades. If you’re researching a Jim’s franchise, these conversations are essential listening. You will also find them valuable if you're looking to start a business or franchise.

  1. 3d ago

    10 years with Jim's Car Detailing! Why does he stay? Interview with Tebeen

    Tebeen Jaf just completed 10 years with Jim's Car Detailing, doesn't take leads but shares why he stays with Jim's! Tebeen is one of the most in-demand car detailers in QLD and it's easy to see why based on his passion for what he does! Big thanks to Tebeen for jumping on the podcast.

    32 min

  2. Jun 17

    The first 6 weeks in Jim's Mowing as a franchisee, what is it really like?

    Meet Mark Vaughn, who has just started his Jim's Mowing franchise and shares what it has been like. He shares how he uses AI to help with quotes and advice, plus other great new starter information. To learn more about Jim's Mowing, visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

    31 min

  3. Jun 11

    10 years with Jim's Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing! Interview with Gus Barrilarro

    Meet Gus, who just surpassed his 10 years with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning. Gus started his franchise at 50 years of age after being burnt-out at work and hasn't looked back! A great listent to anyone thinking it's too late!

    31 min

  4. Jun 7

    Jim's Dog Wash - Interview with Divisional Franchisor, Sharon Connell

    Thinking about joining Jim's Dog Wash? This is the interview for you! Sharon Connell, tells you everything you need to know about starting a Jim's Dog Wash franchise and who succeeds.

    36 min

  5. Jun 4

    Jim's Life Coaching with 3 coaches sharing what they know on how you can improve your life!

    Hear from Sue, James and Craig who are coaches with our Jim's Life Coaching division. They share a lot of free knowledge and have a great free 60-minute introduction call offer at the moment. To claim it, just call 131 546.

    1h 11m

  6. May 31

    Lloyd Richardson: how he tripled Jim's Bookkeeping in 7 years

    Lloyd Richardson took over Jim's Bookkeeping in 2018 with around 20 franchisees. Seven years later, the division has more than 67 franchisees, 9 regional franchisors, and just became the first division in the network to earn the 50-franchisee plaque on the Jim's training room wall. Lloyd is a fellow CPA who grew up inside his father's accounting firm, scaled it to 26 staff, sold it in 1999, and retired. He came back to consulting, met Jim Penman, and ended up running one of the strongest divisions in the Jim's Group. In this episode of the Jim's podcast, Lloyd sits down with Joel to break down how the division actually works, what makes a successful Jim's Bookkeeping franchisee, and why his vision for the group is to build the happiest bookkeepers in Australia. Lloyd also covers the Payday Super legislation coming in on 1 July, why every Jim's franchisor needs to know about it, and the new MYOB Solo deal that gives any new business owner a year of accounting software plus 2 months of a Jim's bookkeeper for $11. He also explains the new regional franchisor pathway designed specifically for existing accounting firm owners who want to slow down without selling. timestamps 00:00 Introduction00:19 50 Franchisees and Growing01:20 Lloyd's Accounting Background02:56 Taking Over Jim's Bookkeeping05:54 Franchise Myths Accountants Get Wrong07:33 How the Franchise Works09:08 Weekly Support and Ask the Experts11:46 Training and Systems16:12 Traits of Successful Franchisees18:45 Regional Franchisor Opportunities21:14 Getting Your First Clients25:30 Starting Part-Time26:31 Services Offered27:31 Payday Super Explained30:29 Vehicle Log Books and Tax31:47 Cash Flow Advisory33:48 AI and the Future of Bookkeeping41:13 Building Wealth Through Business49:10 Franchise Costs51:56 The Happiest Bookkeeper53:00 Contact and Final Thoughts

    54 min

  7. May 26

    How a Jim's Hazmat franchisee did $750k in year two

    One Jim's Hazmat franchisee did $750,000 in revenue in his second year while taking three months off. In this episode Joel sits down with Gary, the Jim's Hazmat franchisor, and Jason, the national franchise manager, to break down what is one of the fastest growing and least understood divisions inside Jim's Group. Gary started six years ago working from a corner of his kitchen and now leads 31 franchisees across the country. Jason walks through the three day induction, the 13 services Hazmat franchisees deliver, and what kind of person succeeds in the role. You will hear the real numbers behind the division, including a $42,000 fire job finished in three days and a $90,000 asbestos job done by a franchisee less than a year into the business. Gary explains why most franchisees pay off their buy-in within six months, how the team coordinates work across franchisees instead of competing, and why he set a goal of 1,000 franchisees. If you want to know what franchise opportunity Joel calls the best kept secret in Jim's Group, start here. 0:00 The $42k and $90k jobs that paid off franchises 0:46 Gary's journey from FIFO worker to Jim's Hazmat 4:19 What Jim's Hazmat actually does 6:17 The 3-day induction and 13-service training 10:16 Six years building from a kitchen corner 13:04 Hoarder cleans and jobs nobody else wants 17:47 Women in Hazmat and partner involvement 19:56 Buy-in costs and 6-month payback 24:20 Why there's no income ceiling in this division 28:00 The $42k fire job and $90k asbestos job 30:31 Hard work, hot conditions, real reward 34:05 Goal of 1,000 franchisees 37:18 Training and support for new franchisees 40:41 Full fees breakdown 41:42 From Audi manager to $750k revenue in year two 45:04 Why this is Jim's Group's best kept secret 49:58 Expanding into New Zealand

    52 min

  8. May 22

    Jim's Handyman NZ - Robert Young: how to recession-proof a trade business in NZ

    Robert Young brought Jim's Building Maintenance and Jim's Handyman to New Zealand five years ago. His teams are now the market leader nationally, booked months out in Wellington and Christchurch while independent builders are calling him asking for work. Robert joins Joel on the Jim's podcast to make the case that property maintenance is the most recession-proof trade business in New Zealand right now, and that owning a customer base of around 1,000 people is the only real protection a tradie has against AI disruption and a flat economy. He has been through five NZ recessions and the pattern is the same each time. The conversation unpacks how the Jim's flat-fee model works versus percentage-based franchise systems that quietly turn franchisees into subcontractors. Robert breaks down how lead fees operate, why the maximum lead fee in NZ is $35, why some franchisees stop taking leads after 18 months, how territory and customer ownership actually work, and why his franchisees charge close to double the rates of independent builders. He also explains the pay-for-work guarantee and why it is rarely claimed. If you are a qualified builder or a seriously handy tradie in New Zealand thinking about your next move, this one is worth your time.

    53 min
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The Jim’s Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim’s Group. Each week, I sit down with the people who make Jim’s what it is. Franchisees, franchisors, and Jim himself. We talk honestly about what it’s really like to build a business inside the Jim’s system. The wins, the surprises, the lessons learned the hard way, and the advice Jim has been sharing with business owners for decades. If you’re researching a Jim’s franchise, these conversations are essential listening. You will also find them valuable if you're looking to start a business or franchise.

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  • Creator
    Jim's Group
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    415
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim's Group
  • Show Website
    Jim's Podcast

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