In this episode, Sharon sits down with three brand-new Jim’s Dog Wash franchisees to unpack the real story behind joining the division. No scripts, no polish. Just honest conversations about why they chose Jim’s, what training was actually like, and how it feels to step out of a job and into business ownership.

You’ll hear about trailer training, grooming big dogs in tight spaces, learning the systems, dealing with early nerves, and the surprising moments that made everything click. They talk openly about money, support, meeting Jim himself, and the emotional side of working with dogs every day.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a dog wash franchise is right for you, or what it’s really like behind the scenes at Jim’s .

This is the episode to listen to.

What we cover:
• Why these franchisees chose Jim’s Dog Wash
• The truth about training . and what surprised them
• How the support system actually works
• The shift from paycheques to running your own business
• Trailer life, grooming challenges, and customer stories
• Whether anyone can do this . even without grooming experience
• Real talk about money, confidence, and backing yourself

A great episode if you’re exploring franchising, love dogs, or just want a clearer picture of what it looks like to start a grooming business with real support behind you.

To learn more about Jim’s Dog Wash or book a day on the road, call 131 546.

Jim was interviewed by Jay Westbury, the CEO of the FCA, about what he would do to fix franchising in Australia.

#ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and CMO, Joel Kleber.

Meet Zach from Jim's Laundry Services, who has a great story about his Jim's journey and how he runs his business.

He shares how he has built his business, the reality of the Jim's system, and how you can do it as well.

#ASKJIM November 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

Meet Shayne, who had a very successful building business for a very long-time before deciding he wanted a change and not the stress that comes with running a large business.

Shayne bought a Jim's Building Inspections franchise and shares what that has been like for him and also how we can help customers a lot of money when it comes to buying their dream home.

Meet Brandon from Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing in Tasmania, He shares his journey and some important information for customers to consider when it comes to renovating in your home.

Meet Naldo from Jim's Mowing New Zealand who shares how he managed to build his Jim's Mowing business from scratch at the start of winter!

At 21, Skagen ditched a law-track career, joined Jim’s Window & Pressure Cleaning, and pulled $30K in his first month.

At 23, he’s led an eight-person team to a $90K month, become Queensland franchisor, and built a referral machine with $50 neighbor offers and pay-for-performance hiring.

We bust myths on Jim’s fees, talk systems that save your sanity, and show how to scale without losing your weekends.

The Jim’s family just got bigger! In this special episode of The Jim’s Group Podcast, we’re announcing the launch of Jim’s Legal — a brand-new division dedicated to providing trusted, affordable legal services for franchisees and small business owners across Australia.

Hear from the team behind Jim’s Legal as they share how it came to life, what it means for the Jim’s community, and how it’s making professional legal advice more accessible than ever.

Learn more at jimslegal.com.au