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18 Month Update with Mitch from Jim's Mowing (Income/Profit)

Eighteen months into his Jim's Mowing franchise, Mitchell Dennis was pulling $5,000 weeks through spring, about $1,000 a day. Mitchell left a trade as a technician, found Jim's Mowing on Seek, and started with just 22 regular clients.

Today he runs a round in the low 70s across the hilly, big-block suburbs around Belgrave, and he is hiring casual help to get through his next spring. In this episode he is straight about the numbers.

What a real spring looks like, why his costs ran to more than

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July 29, 2026

18 Month Update with Mitch from Jim's Mowing (Income/Profit)

Eighteen months into his Jim's Mowing franchise, Mitchell Dennis was pulling $5,000 weeks through spring, about $1,000 a day. Mitchell left a trade as a technician, found Jim's Mowing on Seek, and started with just 22 regular clients. Today he runs a round in the low 70s across the hilly, big-block suburbs around Belgrave, and he is hiring casual help to get through his next spring. In this episode he is straight about the numbers. What a real spring looks like, why his costs ran to more than
July 28, 2026

#ASKJIM Q & A with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber - July, 2026

#ASKJIM replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.
July 27, 2026

From Pet Patrol to Dog Wash to Franchisor in 5 Years

Dog Wash has the most unserviced leads in the entire Jim's Group. Demand has gone up dramatically, and one franchisee has grown so much she turned her leads off and now takes referrals only. In this episode, host Joel Kleber talks with a Jim's Dog Wash franchisee, Dot Powers about her five-year journey from Jim's Petrol to Dog Wash to a newly appointed franchisor role in the Wollongong region. You will hear: Why demand for Dog Wash outstrips supply right now How customer service and referral
July 22, 2026

From Anytime Fitness to Jim's Cleaning Franchisor, Interview with Carmen Cook

Carmen Cook is a regional franchisor for Jim's Cleaning and shares everything you need to know about joining the Jim's Cleaning division. To learn more, call us on 131 546 or enquire on www.jims.net
July 20, 2026

"Coaching, literally saved my life" - Interview with James Haywood from Jim's Life Coaching

James Haywood interviewed by Divisional Franchisor, Sue Thomas, about his experience as a Jim's Life Coaching franchisee. To learn more, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
July 15, 2026

Why did Tyronne De Silva win our Jim's Lifetime Achievement award? He reveals why!

Meet Tyronne De Silva, who was one of our Jim's Lifetime Achievement award winners for his exceptional support to his fellow franchisees. Tyronne shares his stories and what it takes to be succesful in the Jim's Car Detailing division. Thanks to Tyronne for coming into the studio and sharing his story.

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.

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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