The first 30 days as a Jim's Mowing franchisee with Andy Mercer
This episode of Jim's Podcast features Andy Mercer, a new franchisee at Jim's Mowing in Queensland.
Andy discusses his initial experiences and challenges during his first 30 days, including physical demands, learning new skills, and the support from the franchise.
Highlighting his personal growth, business strategies, and future aspirations.
Key Takeaways:
- Andy Mercer made $1370 in 8 hours, averaging $171 per hour, with guidance on pricing and routes from his mentor Dan.
- The first 30 days were physically demanding, leading Andy to quit smoking and improve his fitness significantly.
- Weather changes and public holidays affected Andy's initial earnings due to missed work days.
- Transitioning to a franchise allowed Andy access to better business advice and mentorship, with goals like home ownership.
- Andy equipped his trailer with an inverter, lifeboat battery, and solar panel to become self-sufficient in power supply.
- Weight loss of about half a kilo per week was noted, with increased muscle strength from the job's physical nature.
- Services provided include gardening, mowing, hedging, and maintenance, primarily for elderly and working professionals.
- Andy emphasized the importance of proper nutrition and hydration to handle the job's physical demands effectively.
- Family support played a crucial role in Andy's transition, with his children expressing pride and interest in his career.
- Andy plans to build a solid customer base in the summer to potentially reduce workload in winter.
- Rapid grass growth in the area ensures consistent demand for Andy's mowing services.
- Andy hired a casual worker, a former flatmate, to help manage the increasing workload.
- Recent training on fertilizer application rates and safety practices like using signs and cones has been implemented to enhance professionalism.
- Compliance with regulations, such as paying GST, boosts professionalism and opens up more work opportunities.
- Starting a business in this field requires a light, fuel-efficient vehicle for the practical transport of materials.
- Andy expressed gratitude for the support from Jim's Mowing and the personal and professional growth experienced within the first month.
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