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The 'More Than Just Mowing' Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, CMO for the Jim's Group.
We share interviews with our franchisees and franchisors about all things Jim's Mowing.
It's a great place to start your research about buying a Jim's Mowing franchise or just to hear from others in the industry.
We share interviews with our franchisees and franchisors about all things Jim's Mowing.
It's a great place to start your research about buying a Jim's Mowing franchise or just to hear from others in the industry.
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We did a on the spot podcast with Mitchell Dennis that wasn't planned about his first 12 months with Jim's Mowing.Mitch shares the wins and the challenge times of being a Jim's Mowing franchisee.
Garry use to work in IT and wanted to come back on the podcast to give a 12 month update on how the business has actually been. Did the hype match up to the reality? Listen to find out.
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Mark from Jim’s Mowing Tewantin and get into the nuts and bolts of how he actually runs the business day to day. We talk about what’s working, what he’s learned on the job, and the real reason he decided to buy a second territory. Scott also breaks down how he manages his time, keeps work flowing, and stays on top of customers without losing his mind. If you’re thinking about joining Jim’s, growing your territory, or you just want a straight-shooting look at what the job really involves, this one’s for you.
Mitch Blake, Regional NSW Franchisor, interviews his new franchisee Andrew Nash about all things Jim's Mowing! Andrew has done some amazing numbers already so early and shares how he has been able to do this so early! To learn more about Jim's Mowing call 131 546.
#ASKJIM FEBRUARY 2026 REPLAY with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
Michael Whale is off to a fast start in Jim’s Mowing, already growing to two franchises with multiple staff. In this episode, he breaks down the real-world strategy behind scaling a service business quickly, without losing control of customer experience.We cover practical lessons on franchise growth, team hiring, systems and processes, quality control, and how to build a business that grows sustainably from day one. If you’re a current franchisee, small business owner, or someone exploring franchise opportunities in Australia, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Topics include: franchise scaling, business systems, staff management, service quality, operations, and growth strategy.
Peter Rogers is a longtime franchisee and franchisor who shares some great advice in this podcast about everything Jim's Mowing. A great listen for anyone thinking about Jim's Mowing or trying to build a small business. To learn more, call 131 546 or www.jimsmowing.com.au
Jim's Mowing has a new Divisional Franchisor? In 8 years, Dan has gone from franchisee to franchisor to now running the Division! In this interview, we hear his story and what's in store for Jim's Mowing in 2026.
He spent years travelling Australia shearing sheep. Good money, but always away from home.Then kids came along and something had to change.In this episode, Mitchell Blake (Reigonal Franchisor) sits down with his Jim’s Mowing franchisee who walked away from shearing and built a local business in just six months. He’s now got 30+ regular clients, steady income, and time back with his family.We cover:• Why he chose Jim’s instead of going solo• How the Pay-For-Work Guarantee helped him start fast• Getting work by simply wearing the uniform everywhere• Turning one quote into multiple jobs through upsells• Why customer service matters more than mowing skillsNo hype. Just a real conversation about what actually works.👉 Thinking about owning a Jim’s Mowing franchise?Request a free information pack here:Or call 131 546 to speak with the team.
Michael went into his Jim’s Mowing business expecting a slow start. He’d been told winter was quiet, leads might be limited, and that he’d need time to build momentum.What actually happened surprised him.In this episode of More Than Just Mowing, Michael shares his first two months as a Jim’s Mowing franchisee in Canberra — from leaving a government office role to quickly filling his schedule with regular clients. He talks honestly about the nerves before training, learning to quote on the job, and how simply following the system (and calling customers back fast) made all the difference.We cover:What the first week really looks like as a new franchiseeHow Michael built a full diary faster than expectedThe importance of customer service over hard sellingBalancing family life with running a new businessGaining confidence through training, mentorship, and supportThis episode is a realistic, encouraging look at what’s possible when you trust the process and take the leap into business ownership.
This is the latest #ASKJIM with our founder and CEO, Jim Penman, from our last new franchisee training experience. We have new franchisee and franchisor interviews coming soon.
#ASKJIM September 2025 replay with Jim's Mowing founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.
Mitch is a regional Franchisor in NSW and he caught up with his franchisee Rick Sammons to chat about all things Jim's Mowing.A great chat between a franchisor and his franchisee. Loads of great information shared as well! If you like the show, please leave a review or rating.
Nathan has come back on to share progress on his Jim's Mowing franchise journey. We originally had Nathan on after his first 2 weeks so it was great he could come back on to share his progress. To learn more, call 131 546.
Meet Naldo from Jim's Mowing NZ, who shares his business insights on how he built his business to 50 regular customers in the middle of winter! He shares how he runs his business and how he used the Jim's Mowing system for success.To learn more call 131 546 or 0800 454 654.
After facing personal tragedy and burnout from a toxic work environment in mining, Mark knew he needed a complete life change. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, he shares how starting a Jim’s Mowing franchise helped him reclaim his mental health, find purpose again, and build a thriving business from scratch—all before his first spring season.
Great to have Cole on from over in NZ, who is only 22 years old and has 100 plus regulars in under a year! Cole shares his journey and how he operates his business.
Meet Andrew who left a long corporate career to start a Jim's Mowing franchise on the Northern Beaches in NSW. He shares everything you need to know about being a franchisee and if it's married up to the promise! Big thanks to Andrew for sharing his story on the podcast.
New franchisee Enoh, who only started with us in March this year, wanted to come in and share how his Jim's Mowing franchise has been travelling. Enoh shares some excellent business tips in this interview from his real estate background.
#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Mowing founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.
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