We bought in Dean Gravina from Results Media to share some marketing insights and to also clear up what is happening online with AI search at the moment.

Not only that, we talk about the importance of Google Reviews and why that matters to businesses in 2026.

Eddy Tsai from Jim's Building Inspections Box Hills shares his best business advice for home buyers and what people need to look out for when purchasing a home.

To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net

#ASKJIM June 2026 replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.

Dan Cahill with a divisional update on the Jim's Mowing division.

To learn more about Jim's Mowing, call 131 546 or www.jimsmowing.com.au

Tebeen Jaf just completed 10 years with Jim's Car Detailing, doesn't take leads but shares why he stays with Jim's!

Tebeen is one of the most in-demand car detailers in QLD and it's easy to see why based on his passion for what he does!

Big thanks to Tebeen for jumping on the podcast.

Meet Mark Vaughn, who has just started his Jim's Mowing franchise and shares what it has been like.

He shares how he uses AI to help with quotes and advice, plus other great new starter information.

To learn more about Jim's Mowing, visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

Meet Gus, who just surpassed his 10 years with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning.

Gus started his franchise at 50 years of age after being burnt-out at work and hasn't looked back!

A great listent to anyone thinking it's too late!

Thinking about joining Jim's Dog Wash?

This is the interview for you!

Sharon Connell, tells you everything you need to know about starting a Jim's Dog Wash franchise and who succeeds.

Hear from Sue, James and Craig who are coaches with our Jim's Life Coaching division. They share a lot of free knowledge and have a great free 60-minute introduction call offer at the moment. To claim it, just call 131 546.

Lloyd Richardson took over Jim's Bookkeeping in 2018 with around 20 franchisees. Seven years later, the division has more than 67 franchisees, 9 regional franchisors, and just became the first division in the network to earn the 50-franchisee plaque on the Jim's training room wall.

Lloyd is a fellow CPA who grew up inside his father's accounting firm, scaled it to 26 staff, sold it in 1999, and retired.

He came back to consulting, met Jim Penman, and ended up running one of the strongest divisions in the Jim's Group. In this episode of the Jim's podcast, Lloyd sits down with Joel to break down how the division actually works, what makes a successful Jim's Bookkeeping franchisee, and why his vision for the group is to build the happiest bookkeepers in Australia.

Lloyd also covers the Payday Super legislation coming in on 1 July, why every Jim's franchisor needs to know about it, and the new MYOB Solo deal that gives any new business owner a year of accounting software plus 2 months of a Jim's bookkeeper for $11.

He also explains the new regional franchisor pathway designed specifically for existing accounting firm owners who want to slow down without selling.

timestamps

00:00 Introduction
00:19 50 Franchisees and Growing
01:20 Lloyd's Accounting Background
02:56 Taking Over Jim's Bookkeeping
05:54 Franchise Myths Accountants Get Wrong
07:33 How the Franchise Works
09:08 Weekly Support and Ask the Experts
11:46 Training and Systems
16:12 Traits of Successful Franchisees
18:45 Regional Franchisor Opportunities
21:14 Getting Your First Clients
25:30 Starting Part-Time
26:31 Services Offered
27:31 Payday Super Explained
30:29 Vehicle Log Books and Tax
31:47 Cash Flow Advisory
33:48 AI and the Future of Bookkeeping
41:13 Building Wealth Through Business
49:10 Franchise Costs
51:56 The Happiest Bookkeeper
53:00 Contact and Final Thoughts