Thinking about starting your own Jim’s Mowing business?

In this episode, Joel Kleber chats with Chris Hansen, a long-time Jim’s Mowing franchise leader, to discuss everything from growth opportunities, staffing, and income potential to common misconceptions about running a Jim’s franchise.

How big can you grow a Jim’s Mowing franchise? (0:06)
Chris’ family history with Jim’s Mowing (0:31)
The role of a franchisee vs. franchise owner (1:18)
What support do franchisees get? (1:49)
The type of people who succeed in Jim’s Mowing (3:47)
How new franchisees build their customer base (4:42)
Physical demands of the job and adjusting to the workload (5:29)
Health benefits of working in Jim’s Mowing (6:53)
Work-life balance and spending more time with family (8:15)
Income expectations and the Pay for Work Guarantee (8:47)
The concept of business splits (9:44)
Growing your business with staff (11:42)
Biggest Jim’s Mowing franchise businesses (12:29)
Petrol vs. battery equipment debate (14:16)
Why customers prefer Jim’s Mowing over independents (16:02)
Independent vs. Jim’s franchise route (31:29)
The power of the Jim’s brand for winning customers (34:45)
Training and support for franchisees (36:07)
Advice for younger people looking at Jim’s Mowing (53:01)
Finance options for starting a Jim’s franchise (56:09)
Chris’ passion for helping franchisees succeed (57:08)

To learn more, call 131 546 or visit jimsmowing.com.au.