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Jim's Handyman NZ - Robert Young: how to recession-proof a trade business in NZ

Robert Young brought Jim's Building Maintenance and Jim's Handyman to New Zealand five years ago. His teams are now the market leader nationally, booked months out in Wellington and Christchurch while independent builders are...

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Jim's Handyman NZ - Robert Young: how to recession-proof a trade business in NZ
May 21, 2026

Jim's Handyman NZ - Robert Young: how to recession-proof a trade busi…

Robert Young brought Jim's Building Maintenance and Jim's Handyman to New Zealand five years ago. His teams are now the market leader nationally, booked months out in Wellington and Christchurch while independent builders are...

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Jim's Cleaning NZ - The Unserviced Leads Strategy That Built a Top Jim's Cleaning Franchise
May 18, 2026

Jim's Cleaning NZ - The Unserviced Leads Strategy That Built a Top Ji…

What's the real strategy a top Jim's Cleaning franchisee used to build their business? Not ads. Not leaflets. The unserviced leads report. In this episode Janille, head trainer for Jim's Cleaning New Zealand, sits down with J...

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Jim's Mowing - 10 years a franchisee. One check-up changed everything.
May 16, 2026

Jim's Mowing - 10 years a franchisee. One check-up changed everything.

Damian Bush felt fit, coached footy, hit the gym, and weighed 80kg. Then a routine check found his resting heart rate sitting at 137 and he was in emergency heart surgery the next day. Damian has been a Jim's Mowing franchise...

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#ASKJIM May 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
May 13, 2026

#ASKJIM May 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

#ASKJIM May 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

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$19,800 Fine for Not Updating a Website Nobody Uses Formula - Interview with Jay Westbury CEO of the FCA
May 11, 2026

$19,800 Fine for Not Updating a Website Nobody Uses Formula - Intervi…

A franchisor recently copped a $19,800 fine for failing to update an entry on a government website nobody uses. Jay Westbury is the CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia. He returns to the show to walk through the regulat...

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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