Jim's Podcast

Brett has spent 20 years building one of Jim’s Group’s most respected divisions—Jim’s Pool Care. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, he shares how family motivated his move from IT into franchising, the challenges of growing a national brand, and why Jim’s flat-fee system continues to attract high-performing franchisees. If you’re considering leaving the corporate grind or curious about run...

Meet Steven Sousamlis from Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing ,who shares his franchise journey and everything that is required to build a successful Jim's division. To learn more, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

#ASKJIM in March 2025 was a cracker with some great questions put to Jim. If you would like to attend, please come during our training week. To learn more about Jim's call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

He nearly joined a competitor. Two months later, he's booked solid, full-time, and thriving with Jim’s. Una's raw, relatable story is one every future franchisee needs to hear. 0:00 Why he almost didn’t choose Jim’s 5:00 From warehouse shifts to franchise life 10:00 Early training, big confidence 15:00 Converting leads at 75% 20:00 Genuine service = loyal clients 25:00 Sleep, family, and f...

New to Jim’s and already thriving—Jay shares how ditching chef life for lawns paid off fast. From visa hurdles to $1,200 jobs, this migrant story hits home. 📞 Learn more: Call 131 546 or visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

From asbestos to meth labs, Jim’s Hazmat division is booming. Hear how everyday Aussies are scaling to 7 figures—and how you can break into this surprising goldmine. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – How Gary hit $1M 4:00 – What Hazmat actually does 8:00 – Mold: hidden health risk 13:45 – Crime scenes & hoarder cleans 17:00 – Local marketing that works 20:00 – Smart B2B referrals 23:00 – Scaling with equi...

This episode is using the title that Heidi suggested as well :) A great story about what a Jim's franchise can do for someone in a short amount of time. Heidi shares about what this division can offer and the services it can provide. To learn more call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

Interview with Graham Rees-Gibbs from Jim's Handyman Campbells Bay who shares his journey and everything you need to know about Jim's Handyman. To learn more visit www.jimshandyman.co.nz or call 0800 454 654

In this episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast , host Joel Kleber sits down with Peter Karaoglanis , a divisional franchisor and 20+ year veteran of Jim’s Carpet Cleaning . Peter shares his incredible journey from meeting Jim Penman himself to building a thriving business within the Jim’s Group system . He discusses the evolution of the franchise model, customer service strategies, and innovative mark...

In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast , host Joel Kleber sits down with Haydar Hussein , the Divisional Franchisor of Jim’s Cleaning Group . They discuss the exciting growth plans for 2025 , the opportunities available for new franchisees , and the secrets to success in the Jim’s franchise system . Haydar also shares his personal journey in business and entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice fo...

Replay of a Live Interview we did with Jim's Mowing franchisee, Gavin Piazza on our YouTube channel. Gavin shares his story and how he has built his business. To learn more call 131 546 or www.jimsmowing.com.au

In this episode, host Joel Kleber sits down with Ali Olmez , CEO of Jim’s Cleaning Group, to discuss the rapid rise of Jim’s Car Detailing . Now with over 200 franchises , it’s one of the fastest-growing divisions in the country. Ali shares insights into what’s driving this success, the impact of ceramic coating , and how franchisees are thriving with high demand and national contracts . They also...

In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast, Joel Kleber sits down with Tristan Jones, a successful franchisee and franchisor at Jim’s Bookkeeping. Tristan shares how small business owners can save time, reduce admin stress, and optimize cash flow with expert bookkeeping services. Key Timestamps:00:00 - How much time can business owners save with Jim’s Bookkeeping?00:35 - Welcome to the Jim’s Podcast – M...

Michael McDowell’s journey from working in Corrections and the Army to running his own Jim’s Mowing business is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of the Jim's Podcast, Joel Kleber chats with Michael about how he transitioned from long, demanding work hours to achieving financial success and a better work-life balance with his own Jim’s Mowing franchise. 0:00 – Introduction & Mich...

What’s it really like to own a Jim’s Mowing franchise? With 23 years of hands-on experience as both a franchisee and franchisor , Chris has built a thriving business and helped others do the same. In this episode, he shares insider tips on growing a successful franchise, the biggest lessons he’s learned , and the freedom and rewards that come with being your own boss. Plus, hear some memorable sto...

Jim had a bad cold, yet, still rocked up for #ASKJIM to answer 60 minutes of questions from our live audience about a large range of topics. To learn more about Jim's, visit www.jims.net

Meet WA Jim's Mowing franchise owner Brett Whiting, who shares some great insights on Jim's system and how he balances a thriving business with 3 young children as well. Brett also talks about the great opportunity on offer for younger people who should maybe consider a franchise as opposed to a traditional uni or trade route. Thanks to Brett for being so open about his business.

Matt, the mower guy who has a big following on social media came out to interview Jim about a large range of topics. Check out @mattthemowerguy for videos all about robotic mowers.

Jim has been doing a big media circuit of late, spreading the values of the company and great customer service we deliver. Taylor Rose interviewed Jim Penman about a large range of topics and as always to learn more about Jim's Group, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

In this episode, we sit down with Ken Chu , a seasoned Jim’s Mowing franchisee with 7 years of experience in the business. Ken shares his journey—from starting out to building a thriving franchise, the challenges he’s overcome, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. If you’re curious about what it takes to succeed in the franchise world, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!...

From Lawn Mowing to a $1 Billion Empire: Jim Penman’s Unfiltered Story" 🌏💼 How did a simple mowing business grow into Jim’s Group, a global empire with 48 divisions and 5,500+ franchisees across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada? In this exclusive interview, Jim Penman shares his incredible journey, the challenges he conquered, and the vision that turned his idea into a franchising powerho...

Shaun was kind enough to speak to us about the growing Jim's Hazardous Material division and all the services they can provide. Shaun also shares his success and 12 month business update revealing his figures. To learn more call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net

Replay of our first #ASKJIM for the year with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman, with a record of 150 new people in training! To learn more about Jim's, visit www.jims.net

Sue Thomas tells you everything you need to know about becoming a Jim's Life Coaching franchisee. This new division can really suit anyone and best of all you can have clients from all around the country and work fully from home! To learn more call 131 546 or enquire on jims.net

Jim's friend from his life group, Lawry Miller, came out to interview Jim for his own podcast. This is the replay of the conversation where Jim talks in detail about a few subjects that haven't been shared before online!