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The Secrets to 20 Years of Franchise Success: Lessons from Jim’s Carpet Cleaning with Peter Karaoglanis

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 Pen...

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April 1, 2025

The Secrets to 20 Years of Franchise Success: Lessons from Jim’s Carp…

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 Pen...

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March 25, 2025

Franchising Success with Haydar Hussein: Jim’s Cleaning Group’s Big P…

In this episode of the Jim’s Podcast , host Joel Kleber sits down with Haydar Hussein , the Divisional Franchisor of Jim’s Cleaning Group . They discuss the exciting growth plans for 2025 , the opportunities available for new...

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March 20, 2025

Live Franchisee Interview Replay with Gavin from Jim's Mowing

Leaving behind a 24-year retail career wasn’t easy, but for Gavin Piazza, it was the decision that changed everything. Tired of the long hours and limited flexibility, Gavin made the bold move to buy a Jim’s Mowing franchise—...

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March 18, 2025

The Rapid Rise of Jim’s Car Detailing – 200+ Franchises and Growing! …

Jim’s Car Detailing has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing divisions in the Jim’s Group, surpassing 200 franchisees across Australia. With surging demand, innovative marketing strategies, and a powerful franchise syste...

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March 16, 2025

How Jim’s Bookkeeping Saves Business Owners Hours Every Week with Tri…

Running a small business means juggling multiple responsibilities, but bookkeeping doesn’t have to be one of them. Many business owners waste hours every week managing their own financial records—time that could be better spe...

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March 9, 2025

From Corrections Officer to Jim’s Mowing Success: Michael’s Inspiring…

Michael McDowell’s journey from working in Corrections and the Army to running his own Jim’s Mowing business is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of the Jim's Podcast, Joel Kleber chats with Michael about how he tra...

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About the Hosts

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Jim Penman

CEO/Founder/Franchising Icon of Australia

CEO and Founder of the Jim's Group

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Joel Kleber

Host and CMO

CMO for the Jim's Group and host of the podcast.

Reviews

Great insight into and Australian icon

"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 outs…"

dylannickelson | Jan. 14, 2022

Great innovation

"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."

realtalkpod | July 10, 2020

The Jimscast

"An open, authentic and informative discussion series"

sim76w | July 19, 2019