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Jim's Group Episodes

June 23, 2023

What can be done to reduce the wealth gap? Interview with Jim's Group…

In this episode, Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman, and host Joel Kleber discuss the systemic issues contributing to the wealth gap, with a focus on restrictive zoning laws, the value of vocational training over tertiary education,...

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June 16, 2023

Is Jim happy? How can you be more happy?

In this episode of Jim's Podcast, Jim delves into the complex relationship between money, happiness, and fulfillment. He shares personal insights and experiences on how wealth impacts life satisfaction, the importance of spen...

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May 31, 2023

#ASKJIM Facebook Live Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman on Epig…

In this episode of #ASKJIM Facebook Live Replay, Jim Penman, CEO of Jim's Group, discusses a wide range of topics including franchise operations, personal motivations, customer service, and the future of the business. Jim sha...

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May 17, 2023

#ASKJIM Facebook Live replay with Jim's Group CEO and Founder, Jim Pe…

In this episode of #ASKJIM, Jim Penman, CEO and Founder of Jim's Group, discusses upcoming events, and initiatives, and answers questions from franchisees. Topics range from trade days, franchisee support during COVID-19, per...

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Feb. 22, 2023

Jim's Most Controversial Interview Ever? Bricks and Banter Podcast In…

In this episode of the Bricks & Banter podcast, the hosts are joined by special guest Jim Penman. They express their gratitude for his time and dive into a conversation about various topics. Jim talks about his childhood, growing up in Adelaide and later moving to Sydney and Melbourne. …

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March 21, 2022

Interview with professional business coach, Tony Meredith on Keys to …

In this episode of the Jim's Group podcast, host Joel introduces special guest Tony Meredith, a business coach based in Brisbane. Tony shares that he primarily focuses on sales, leadership, and mindset and works with various divisions within the Jim's Group, including pool care, handyman, build…

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Jan. 19, 2021

#ASKJIM BBQ Special Replay

In this episode of #AskJim, recorded live at Training Week, Jim answers questions from franchisees and online viewers. The first question comes from Josh Mars, who asks what Jim would create to put Jim's out of business if he had to start a competing company. Jim reflects on Warren Buffett'…

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Nov. 18, 2019

Jim Penman and Joel Kleber on Jim's biggest passion in life, treatmen…

Jim Penman, CEO & Founder of Jim's Group, dives into his passion for research, discussing how technological advancement is tied to character development influenced by historical factors like Christianity. Jim shares his conce...

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Nov. 11, 2019

Fitness, Diet, Cold Showers and Slow Walkers?

Explore the dynamic world of Jim Penman, the founder of Jim's Group, who at 67, leads by example with a disciplined fitness and health regime. Jim shares his secrets to vitality, from engaging in daily vigorous exercise that ...

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Nov. 4, 2019

THE JIMSCAST - Do You Need University?

Discover Jim Penman's insightful views on the value of university education and the power of practical experience. Jim challenges the current education system, advocating for a greater emphasis on apprenticeships and hands-on...

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Oct. 28, 2019

The JIMSCAST - Jim's Book List

Explore the fascinating world of audiobooks with Jim Penman, the founder of Jim's Group, as he shares his diverse reading list ranging from disaster preparedness and historical insights to self-discipline and business strateg...

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Sept. 30, 2019

The Jimscast - Jim on Global Warming

Discover Jim Penman's urgent call for action on global warming in this Jim's Cast episode. Jim, CEO of Jim's Group, explores the important steps he's personally and professionally taking to lessen environmental impact, from a...

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Sept. 16, 2019

Jim Penman on what is wrong with franchising and how he would fix it.

Jim, the founder of Jim's Group, reveals his strategies for addressing the imbalance of power between franchisors and franchisees, advocating for significant reforms to protect franchisee rights. He emphasizes the need for th...

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Sept. 3, 2019

#ASKJIM Q & A episode 17 with Jim Penman, Haydar Hussein and Joel Kle…

Tune in to Episode 16 of #ASKJIM for an exciting live Q&A session featuring Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Group, and special guest Haydar Hussein, founder of Jim's Cleaning, one of the largest cleaning franchises. Filmed in fr...

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Sept. 3, 2019

#ASKJIM Q & A episode 16 with Jim Penman, Stuart Rainbow and Joel Kle…

Step into the lively world of the #AskJim series where Joel Kleber brings together Jim Penman, the founder of Jim's Group, and a constellation of franchisees for an engaging session filled with humor, wisdom, and invaluable i...

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