#ASKJIM is our monthly live Q&A with Jim's Mowing founder, Jim Penman.

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

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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In this episode, we chat with Harry Parker, a seasoned business owner who made a remarkable transition into the Jim’s Mowing franchise—and never looked back.

After decades in the schoolwear manufacturing industry, Harry faced the brutal impact of COVID, forcing him to pivot. What followed was a bold move into franchising, where he went from 43 to 78 clients in under a year and more than tripled his turnover.

Harry shares his journey from startup to success, how the Jim’s brand and support network played a key role, and the mindset it takes to thrive as a franchisee.

Whether you're exploring a franchise opportunity or already in the system, this episode is packed with real-world advice, lessons learned, and motivation to grow.

00:00 – Starting the business: Buying a split and building fast
03:19 – The supportive culture inside Jim’s
06:39 – Facing challenges early on
10:00 – A typical day in the life of a franchisee
13:21 – Going above and beyond for clients
16:41 – Holding high standards and being proud of your work
20:02 – Balancing flexibility with commitment
23:22 – Advice for those just starting out

To learn more about Jim’s Mowing services, 131 546.

Facebook Live Q & A replay with Jim's Mowing Franchisee Gavin Piazza where he answers all questions about being a Jim's Mowing franchisee live! No edits!

To learn more call us on 131 546 or jimsmowing.com.au

Before joining Jim’s Mowing, Michael McDowell listened to our podcasts to prepare for his new venture. He even said he’d come on the podcast once he became a franchisee—and now, here he is! In this episode, Michael shares how the podcast helped him get started, his experience with Jim’s Mowing, and why he hasn’t looked back.

To learn more about Jim’s Mowing services, call us on 131 546 or visit www.jimsmowing.com.au

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.

Ken Chu has been with Jim's Mowing for 7 years and shares how the business got him out of a major jam financially and is now providing work for his father as well!

Well done, Ken, on your success.

Meet WA franchise owner Brett Whiting, who shares some great insights on Jim's system and how he balances a thriving business with 3 young children as well.

Brett also talks about the great opportunity on offer for younger people who should maybe consider a franchise as opposed to a traditional uni or trade route.

Thanks to Brett for being so open about his business.

Matthew didn't want to miss the interview and came straight from out in the field to do this, which we really appreciated!

Matthew shares some great, honest insights into the reality of owning a Jim's Mowing franchise that we believe you will find very helpful.

To learn more call us on 131 546 or www.jimsmowing.com.au

First #ASKJIM for 2025 with Jim's Mowing Founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber. Loads of great questions and answers during our record training week.