Jim's Podcast

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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.

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.

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.

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.