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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

    How window cleaners can pre-book $108K without a single new lead - Interview with Skagen Fielding

    A Jim's Window and Pressure Cleaning franchise doing $96,000 a year could start year three with $108,000 of work already booked. No new leads. No extra ad spend. Skagan shows exactly how.Skagan runs his own Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning franchise in Queensland and took over as regional franchisor a year ago. In 12 months, he has grown the region from around 10 franchisees to 20. On this episode of the Jim's Group podcast, he explains why rising Google and Meta costs mean franchisees need more than paid leads, and the system his team uses to fill the gap.Repeat, recurring and referral work now makes up 75% of his own business, up from 40% a year ago. He breaks down the $100 gift card referral pack, the Window Wellness Plan, and why offering a service plan before the first clean converts better than after. He also covers running Meta ads with Claude instead of an agency, the AI dashboard he built for his franchisees, and the real costs of getting started.

  2. Sep 29

    His heart surgeon said Jim's Mowing added 10 years to his life

    Harry Parker bought a Jim's Mowing franchise at 69. Two years later, his heart surgeon told him the work had added 10 years to his life. He works about 32 hours a week, runs 87 regular clients and mows alongside his daughters.In this episode of the Jim's Mowing podcast, Harry explains how he grew revenue 30% in 12 months without adding clients. He started with a 43-client split, lost 57 accounts over two years and still holds 87 regulars. The growth came from doing more for each client: aeration, lawn food, pruning and weed control. One $385 aeration quote turned into $1,300 of work.Harry also shares how he uses Microsoft Copilot to write quotes and plan his mowing run, saving at least 20 minutes a day in the car. He covers his $120 an hour quoting rule, how he subcontracts large jobs to a forestry contractor for a margin, and what he teaches the new franchisees he mentors.

  3. Sep 28

    #ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A with Jim Penman Replay September 2026

    #ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A with Jim Penman Replay September 2026

  4. Sep 22

    Knocked back for a pay rise, so he bought a Jim's Mowing franchise

    Nathan asked his boss for a pay rise after getting married. The answer was no, so he quit and bought a Jim's Mowing franchise in Melbourne. Twelve months later, he earns 10 times what he made as a plumbing labourer.Nathan grew up helping his dad, a Jim's Mowing franchisee for 28 years, and never planned to follow him. At 27, with a new mortgage and bills to pay, he changed his mind. In this episode of the Jim's Mowing podcast, Nathan walks through his first year as a lawn mowing franchisee in Australia: the wins, the setbacks, and the systems he built along the way.He explains how he uses ChatGPT to send quotes before he leaves the driveway, how one text to more than 500 past leads fills his winter, and why he wears the cost when a supplier runs out of mulch. He also covers a same-day request that turned into a multi-day commercial cleanup after eight independent gardeners said no, the myth that franchisees hand Jim 50% of their earnings, and his new deal as a Bushranger brand ambassador.

  5. Sep 15

    Jim's Mowing franchise review two years in with Garry from the Gold Coast

    A $12 lead turned into a customer worth $70,000 a year for Jim's Mowing franchisee Garry. This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast is a two year update from the Gold Coast. Garry first appeared six weeks in, after 25 years in IT sales. He now services 55 regular clients plus real estate work and is bringing on his first employee. He explains why he has no interest in running his own Google or Facebook ads, why his franchise fee and lead fees are his entire marketing budget, and how he responds to people who assume franchisees are paying Jim a fortune. Garry covers running costs, insurance, tip fees and consumables, why his first year cash flow came in at double his forecast on fewer jobs than planned, and how he built the confidence to hold his prices and let the wrong client go. He also shares two occasions where other franchisees dropped everything to cover his jobs at short notice. Listen for an honest two year view of a Jim's Mowing franchise, including the parts that were hard. INCOME DISCLAIMERThe income, revenue and profit figures shared in this episode reflect one franchisee's individual experience. They are not a promise, projection or guarantee of earnings. Results vary based on location, hours worked, effort, skill, market conditions and other factors. Some franchisees earn more and some earn less. Figures may refer to revenue rather than profit unless stated otherwise. Before making any decision, review the official franchise documentation and seek independent legal, financial and accounting advice.

  6. Sep 8

    A Jim's Mowing franchisee did $450k in his first year?

    Jim's Mowing franchisee Enoh forecast $170,000 to $180,000 in his first year. He invoiced $450,000. This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast is a 12-month update. Enoch runs Jim's Mowing Reservoir Central and, with his partner Bianca, Jim's Cleaning Preston East. He came from real estate and built a property presentation niche, working with agents to get homes ready for market through landscaping, turf, pressure washing, gutters and window cleaning, plus interior cleaning through the cleaning franchise. He breaks down the numbers most people avoid: a 48 to 49 percent profit margin, around $220,000 profit, a $900 monthly franchise fee, $19 lead fees, and weekly running costs. He explains the 10 percent referral fee he pays agents, his $220 an hour landscaping rate, a 70 percent quote conversion rate, and how he uses ChatGPT to visualise landscaping quotes on site. He also answers the common online claims about lead fees, ownership, and pricing. Listen if you want real first year numbers from a Jim's Mowing franchise instead of guesswork. INCOME DISCLAIMERThe income, revenue and profit figures shared in this episode reflect one franchisee's individual experience. They are not a promise, projection or guarantee of earnings. Results vary based on location, hours worked, effort, skill, market conditions and other factors. Some franchisees earn more and some earn less. Figures may refer to revenue rather than profit unless stated otherwise. Before making any decision, review the official franchise documentation and seek independent legal, financial and accounting advice.

  7. Sep 2

    I tried independent, then went with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning - Interview with Matt Deal

    Matt tried an independent business first, then decided to give Jim's Window and Pressure Washing a go instead. He learnt that it was a tough slog as a solo operator and that it would be far easier with the Jim's franchise. He shares in full his thought process, the pros vs cons, training, revenue and how it works with his family. Big thanks to Matt for coming on the show.

  8. Sep 2

    Leaving the defence force and joining Jim's Pool Care? Interview with James Middleton

    James Middleton has hit the ground running with Jim's Pool Care and shares how he has exactly done it following the system. James shares his story about why he joined Jim's, his process, what he loves about the pool industry and how he has built his business during the winter months. Big thanks to James for coming on.

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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
    441
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim's Group
  • Show Website
    Jim's Podcast

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