#ASKJIM replay from our new franchisee training in April, 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.

Brett has spent 20 years building one of Jim’s Group’s most respected divisions—Jim’s Pool Care.

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, he shares how family motivated his move from IT into franchising, the challenges of growing a national brand, and why Jim’s flat-fee system continues to attract high-performing franchisees.

If you’re considering leaving the corporate grind or curious about running a profitable mobile business, this episode is a must-watch.

Timestamps0:35 – Brett returns to the podcast after 20 years in business1:23 – The emotional story of watching his daughter on stage2:12 – Hitting 100 franchises—and what came next3:24 – The shift to online learning and tech for new franchisees4:45 – Why Jim’s Pool Care’s multiple revenue streams work6:00 – Flexibility, family time, and replacing your wage13:40 – Franchise income vs wages: what’s realistic?21:10 – Breaking down Jim’s franchise fees and ROI36:52 – Why the pool care industry is a hidden gem57:00 – Brett’s personal advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Meet Steven Sousamlis from Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing ,who shares his franchise journey and everything that is required to build a successful Jim's division.

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#ASKJIM in March 2025 was a cracker with some great questions put to Jim.

If you would like to attend, please come during our training week.

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He nearly joined a competitor. Two months later, he's booked solid, full-time, and thriving with Jim’s. Una's raw, relatable story is one every future franchisee needs to hear.

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New to Jim’s and already thriving—Jay shares how ditching chef life for lawns paid off fast. From visa hurdles to $1,200 jobs, this migrant story hits home.

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From asbestos to meth labs, Jim’s Hazmat division is booming. Hear how everyday Aussies are scaling to 7 figures—and how you can break into this surprising goldmine.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – How Gary hit $1M
4:00 – What Hazmat actually does
8:00 – Mold: hidden health risk
13:45 – Crime scenes & hoarder cleans
17:00 – Local marketing that works
20:00 – Smart B2B referrals
23:00 – Scaling with equipment
28:00 – Real ROI stories
32:00 – Who’s the ideal candidate?
37:00 – Future of Hazmat division

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This episode is using the title that Heidi suggested as well :)

A great story about what a Jim's franchise can do for someone in a short amount of time.

Heidi shares about what this division can offer and the services it can provide.

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Interview with Graham Rees-Gibbs from Jim's Handyman Campbells Bay who shares his journey and everything you need to know about Jim's Handyman.

To learn more visit www.jimshandyman.co.nz or call 0800 454 654

In this episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Peter Karaoglanis, a divisional franchisor and 20+ year veteran of Jim’s Carpet Cleaning.

Peter shares his incredible journey from meeting Jim Penman himself to building a thriving business within the Jim’s Group system.

He discusses the evolution of the franchise model, customer service strategies, and innovative marketing techniques that have helped him sustain success for over two decades.

0:00 – Introduction to Peter Karaoglanis and his 20-year journey with Jim’s Group
5:15 – How Peter met Jim Penman and got recruited
12:40 – The early days of Jim’s Carpet Cleaning and how the business evolved
20:05 – Customer service principles: why business is about relationships
27:30 – Marketing strategies: using video content and AI to stand out
35:50 – How pricing tiers increase customer conversions
44:10 – Navigating economic downturns as a franchisee
51:30 – Leveraging Jim’s cross-divisional network for more business
58:45 – The biggest mistake most franchisees make (and how to avoid it)
1:10:00 – Final insights on success, values, and the future of franchising

To learn more about Jim’s services, call us on 131 546 or visit www.jims.net.