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Jim's Garage Doors franchise review from a franchisee

Jim's Garage Doors franchisee Mike converts 80 to 90 percent of the leads he receives.

This episode of the Jim's Group Podcast is a full look at the Jim's Garage Doors franchise: what the work involves, what the training covers, and what the income looks like against a salary.

Mike left civil architecture to join Jim's Garage Doors as one of the first franchisees under franchisors Mick and Brian.

He now runs six to ten garage door service jobs a day across his Mickleham territory in Melbourne

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Aug. 25, 2026

Jim's Garage Doors franchise review from a franchisee

Jim's Garage Doors franchisee Mike converts 80 to 90 percent of the leads he receives. This episode of the Jim's Group Podcast is a full look at the Jim's Garage Doors franchise: what the work involves, what the training covers, and what the income looks like against a salary. Mike left civil architecture to join Jim's Garage Doors as one of the first franchisees under franchisors Mick and Brian. He now runs six to ten garage door service jobs a day across his Mickleham territory in Melbourne
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CEO and Founder of the Jim's Group

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Joel Kleber

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

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