Jim's Podcast
The official podcast of Jim's Group

Real Stories from *Franchisees*

Jim's Podcast delves into the world of franchising with insights from Jim Penman and members of the Jim's Group. Discover success stories, training tips, and expert advice on building your own franchise. Tune in and get inspired!

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Sept. 2, 2026

I tried independent, then went with Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning - Interview with Matt Deal

Matt tried an independent business first, then decided to give Jim's Window and Pressure Washing a go instead. He learnt that it was a tough slog as a solo operator and that it would be far easier with the Jim's franchise. He shares in full his thought process, the pros vs cons, training, revenue and how it works with his family. Big thanks to Matt for coming on the show.
Sept. 2, 2026

Leaving the defence force and joining Jim's Pool Care? Interview with James Middleton

James Middleton has hit the ground running with Jim's Pool Care and shares how he has exactly done it following the system. James shares his story about why he joined Jim's, his process, what he loves about the pool industry and how he has built his business during the winter months. Big thanks to James for coming on.
Aug. 31, 2026

14 years with Jim's Mowing: franchisee to franchisor - Interview with Jim's Mowing

Jim's Mowing franchisor Jason has invoiced anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in a single year across 14 years in the business. This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast covers the questions every prospective franchisee asks: how much you earn, how many jobs come through, and what the whole thing costs. Jason runs a regional franchisor territory in Canberra and raced as a professional triathlete before buying his own Jim's Mowing franchise. You will hear why Jim's takes no percentage of your jo
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
Aug. 23, 2026

#ASKJIM from our August 2026 new franchisee training with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

We had 120 new franchisees into our training so it was a question-packed #ASKJIM with our new franchisees in training. As always, Jim delivers honest advice to everyone who asks him a question.
Aug. 19, 2026

Builders earn twice as much with us. Robert Young explains

Robert Young's teams in Wellington and Christchurch are booked months out in a down market while he fields calls from tradies with no work at all. Robert brought Jim's Building Maintenance and Jim's Handyman to New Zealand five years ago and now runs both divisions as franchisor. He sits down with Joel Kleber to explain why property maintenance holds up when renovations dry up, and why he believes the only real income security for a tradesman over the next decade is a base of a thousand custom
Aug. 18, 2026

Jordans Mowing shares his story and how he has built a massive following online!

Jordan's Mowing, aka Jordan Rogerson, shares his story on the Jim's Podcast and also about how he creates content. Jordan's videos have already had a million views online as he is documenting his journey of being a Jim's Mowing franchisee.
Aug. 12, 2026

Why small businesses are ditching 12 IT bills for one

Most small business owners juggle a dozen separate tech bills and hours of DNS and email headaches every week. Lib from Jim's IT hands them one bill and takes the whole problem off their plate. Lib runs Jim's IT Abbotsbury and spent 10 years in IT across government, corporate and MSP roles before starting her own business. Six months into Jim's, he has a perfect run of five-star ratings. In this episode she explains what a managed service provider does for small and medium businesses. You wi

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 outside of the Jim’s Group.
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.
The Jimscast
An open, authentic and informative discussion series