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Every week, the unedited stories behind running a Jim’s franchise — from the people doing it. Hosted by Joel Kleber, CMO.
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If you’re considering a Jim’s franchise, these episodes answer the questions everyone asks first.
Can Haydar and the Jim’s Cleaning Group Overtake Jim’s Mowing in 2026?
He Quit Law School to Clean Windows — Now Makes $90,000/Month with Jim’s Group
Jim’s Pool Care: The Family-First Franchise – Interview with Brett Blair and Joel Kleber
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The Jim’s Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim’s Group.
Each week, I sit down with the people who make Jim’s what it is. Franchisees, franchisors, and Jim himself. We talk honestly about what it’s really like to build a business inside the Jim’s system. The wins, the surprises, the lessons learned the hard way, and the advice Jim has been sharing with business owners for decades.
If you’re researching a Jim’s franchise, these conversations are essential listening.
You will also find them valuable if you’re looking to start a business or franchise.
Jim's Mowing franchisee Enoh forecast $170,000 to $180,000 in his first year. He invoiced $450,000.
This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast is a 12-month update. Enoch runs Jim's Mowing Reservoir Central and, with his partner Bianca, Jim's Cleaning Preston East.
He came from real estate and built a property presentation niche, working with agents to get homes ready for market through landscaping, turf, pressure washing, gutters and window cleaning, plus interior cleaning through the cleaning franchise.
He breaks down the numbers most people avoid: a 48 to 49 percent profit margin, around $220,000 profit, a $900 monthly franchise fee, $19 lead fees, and weekly running costs.
He explains the 10 percent referral fee he pays agents, his $220 an hour landscaping rate, a 70 percent quote conversion rate, and how he uses ChatGPT to visualise landscaping quotes on site.
He also answers the common online claims about lead fees, ownership, and pricing.
Listen if you want real first year numbers from a Jim's Mowing franchise instead of guesswork.
INCOME DISCLAIMER
The income, revenue and profit figures shared in this episode reflect one franchisee's individual experience. They are not a promise, projection or guarantee of earnings. Results vary based on location, hours worked, effort, skill, market conditions and other factors. Some franchisees earn more and some earn less. Figures may refer to revenue rather than profit unless stated otherwise. Before making any decision, review the official franchise documentation and seek independent legal, financial and accounting advice.
Featured Episode
From McDonald’s to Running Jim’s Mowing Australia
Dan Cahill didn’t start in lawns. He started at McDonald’s, worked his way up through the ranks, then hit a wall. He was doing the extra hours and fixing problems to make someone else rich.
A Jim’s Mowing ad popped up on Facebook and it just clicked. He borrowed money from his mother-in-law, turned up to training with a million questions, and went all-in from day one.
Reviews
A great insight into the principles that drive Jim in business and life. His sincerity and commitment to service shine through. Thanks to Jim and Joel for making this podcast available to people outside of the Jim’s Group.
Great innovation and so unique to the Australian franchising industry that one of its biggest players has its own podcast. Jim is great and provides so much value in every episode.
Very honest and open, refreshing from one of Australia’s most successful start ups.
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