In this episode of The Bottom Line, Sevan sits down with Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group and one of Australia’s most well-known voices in small business.

Known by many as the name behind Jim’s Mowing and the wider Jim’s Group, Jim has built one of the country’s most recognised franchise brands. His business journey started early, from earning his first money as an eight-year-old doing odd jobs to turning a part-time lawn mowing business into a full-time venture in 1982.

Today, Jim’s Group has grown into a franchise network with thousands of franchisees across Australia and beyond, but the lessons behind that growth remain deeply practical for small business owners.

Across the conversation, Jim shares what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain a service business. He talks about the early days of franchising, reaching 100 franchisees in just 18 months, why customer service matters more than most businesses realise, and why looking after franchisees has always been at the centre of the Jim’s Group model.

He also shares honest lessons from the mistakes he has made along the way, including the risks of moving too quickly into ventures you do not fully understand, the importance of humility in business, and why strong systems, feedback, pricing, and leadership can make all the difference.

Resources and links:

• Jim Penman Website
• Jim Penman Tiktok
• Jim Penman Instagram
• Jim Penman Facebook

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• Alexander Spencer Website
• Alexander Spencer Linktree

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Kim Keedle is a former Formula One performance coach, physiotherapist, and founder working at the intersection of elite sport, personal development, and technology. Across his career in motorsport, he supported world-class drivers including Romain Grosjean and Oscar Piastri, helping them manage the physical, mental, and lifestyle demands required to compete at the highest level.

In this episode, Kim shares an inside look at the world of Formula One and what goes into preparing drivers before they step into the car. From training and recovery to mindset, focus, pressure, and discipline, he explains why consistent performance relies on far more than natural ability. He also discusses the behaviours and habits that allow top drivers to stay calm, resilient, and ready when every second matters.

Kim also reflects on his move from the F1 paddock into the startup world with Pocket Mentor AI, a personalised mentoring tool built around high-performance coaching frameworks. He discusses the realities of building a new business, where AI can support personal growth, and how self-awareness, structure, and reflection can help people perform better in sport, business, and everyday life.

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Dr. Donny Mandrawa is a myofunctional dentist, educator, and author specialising in airway health, breathing, sleep, and childhood development. He is the founder of one of Australia's leading myofunctional dentistry practices, helping children and adults address airway, breathing, sleep, and developmental concerns.

In this episode, Dr. Donny Mandrawa discusses the connection between airway health, breathing, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing. He explains why symptoms such as snoring, teeth grinding, mouth breathing, and poor sleep are often signs of underlying airway dysfunction, and why early intervention can have a significant impact on childhood development and long-term health outcomes.

Dr. Donny also shares his journey from traditional dentistry to myofunctional dentistry and the inspiration behind his book, Behind the Smile, which aims to raise awareness of the critical role breathing and sleep play in overall health.

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Dr. Harrison Weisinger is the Founder of My Performance Doctor. My Performance Doctor is a preventative medicine practice that uses a membership model to deliver longevity and high-performance health strategies for busy executives and professionals.

In this episode, Dr. Harrison Weisinger reflects on his unconventional career path from optometrist to researcher, doctor, and corporate executive at Specsavers, where he worked to future-proof the business against disruption. He shares his philosophy on staying ahead of competitors by aiming for market perfection and discusses his current venture, My Performance Doctor, including the three-level framework for health and risk management that he uses with high-performing clients.

Resources and links:

• My Performance Doctor Website
• My Performance Doctor on LinkedIn
• Dr. Harrison Weisinger on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

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Tom Boyd is a former AFL premiership player and Head of Performance at Everperform. His career took him from a suburban upbringing in Melbourne to the very top of professional football at a remarkably young age.

In this episode, Tom reflects on his AFL career and the mental health and injury challenges that caused him to retire early. You’ll hear Tom talks through his time at the GWS Giants and the highly scrutinised move to the Western Bulldogs. The conversation also explores Tom’s mental health journey, including the challenges that followed premiership success, his decision to retire at just 23, and how that choice reshaped his sense of purpose.

Resources and links:

• Everperform Website
• Tom Boyd on Instagram
• Everperform on LinkedIn
• Tom Boyd on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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Dawid Naude is the founder of Pathfindr. Pathfindr that helps other businesses achieve real results with AI, assisting them in overcoming the fast-moving AI landscape and with the adoption and implementation of new technology.

In this episode, Dawid discusses his journey from being a curious tech tinkerer to a first-time entrepreneur who launched Pathfindr. He gives real-world examples of how businesses, from large corporations to independent real estate agencies, are leveraging AI with off-the-shelf tools, including voice agents. He provides tips for business owners on how to best leverage tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, while also unpacking the power of AI voice technology, generative AI, and the evolution of AI agents. Finally, Dawid shares his perspective on the future of work, the importance of fostering an AI mindset in youth, and how Pathfindr stays ahead in the constantly evolving AI space.

Resources and links:

• Pathfindr Website
• Pathfindr on Instagram
• Pathfindr on LinkedIn
• Dawid Naude on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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Andrew Phillips is the Co-founder and Director of ImpactWon. Offering business and sales consultancy, ImpactWon has aided many businesses by improving their sales infrastructure right down to their philosophy.

In this episode, Andrew recounts his journey as a salesman from his experience as a persuasive police officer, in scuba diving, and tech. He discusses the similarities and differences of sales and marketing, why sales gets such a bad name, and how to open and close deals. Finally, Andrew shares what makes a good salesman and ImpactWon’s ‘Credibility, Capability, Commitment, Control’ framework for the best sales practice.

Resources and links:

• ImpactWon Website
• ImpactWon on Instagram
• ImpactWon on LinkedIn
• Andrew Phillips on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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Damien FitzPatrick is the CEO and Founder of PILLAR performance. With an incredible rise to prominence in just 5 years, PILLAR fills the gap in performance supplements, with products for joint health, recovery, energy and immunity. 

In this episode, Damien discusses the intersection between pharmaceuticals and sports nutrition. He talks about PILLAR’s unique positioning in the industry and insights about the science-backed products that they offer. Finally, Damien shares his future aspirations to have PILLAR become a leader in performance health globally.

Resources and links:

• PILLAR Performance website
• PILLAR Performance on Youtube
• PILLAR Performance on Instagram
• PILLAR Performance on LinkedIn
• Damien Fitzpatrick on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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Nathan Chan is the CEO of Foundr, a global media and educational company that connects millions of people to entrepreneurial advice straight from the experts.

In this episode, Nathan shares with us the building of Foundr, from its core motivations all the way to where it is now. He emphasises the importance of genuine connections with audiences and how they can pull a business towards success. Touching on the matter, he also defines what success means for him and the evolution it has undergone over the years. Lastly, he gives young entrepreneurs some brutal advice on making it big.

Resources and links:

• Foundr Website
• Foundr on Facebook
• Foundr on Snapchat
• Foundr on X
• Foundr on Pinterest
• Foundr of Instagram
• Foundr on Youtube
• Foundr on Tiktok
• Foundr on LinkedIn
• Nathan Chan on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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Daniel Flynn is a Co-founder of Thankyou, a social enterprise dedicated to ending extreme poverty by selling consumer goods and donating all profits to charitable causes.

In this episode, Daniel walks us through the key aspects of Thankyou's growth and mission. He explains their journey, turning retailer rejections into strong partnerships. He also discusses the importance of having a purpose in business and the tensions that manifest between it and profit. Finally, he shares the most impactful stories from the lives he’s helped change.

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Resources and links:

• Thankyou website
• Thankyou on LinkedIn
• Thankyou on Instagram 
• Thankyou on Facebook 
• Thankyou on Twitter 
• Thankyou on YouTube 
• Thankyou on TikTok 
• Thankyou on Pinterest
• Daniel Flynn on LinkedIn

Connect:

• Alexander Spencer website
• Alexander Spencer on X
• Alexander Spencer on Facebook
• Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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