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Jim's Podcast

Jim's Group
Jim's Group
Franchising
Customer Service
Jim's Mowing
Positive Workplace Culture
Jim's Franchise
Building Inspections
Pest Control
Franchise Support
Business Coaching
Emotional Control
Franchising Industry
Jim's Removals
Franchise Success Rates
Franchise Management
Car Detailing
Jim's Test & Tag
Personal Development
Life Coaching
Entrepreneurship

The Jim’s Podcast is hosted by Joel Kleber, Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim’s Group. Each week, I sit down with the people who make Jim’s what it is. Franchisees, franchisors, and Jim himself. We talk honestly about what it’s really like to build a business inside the Jim’s system. The wins, the surprises, the lessons learned the hard way, and the advice Jim has been sharing with business owner... more

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Latest Episodes

Laura, Andreas, Peter and Sam from Jim's Building Inspections have a chat about how they run their business, the industry and how being a franchisee has been for them personally in this open franchisee roundtable.

Ali Olmez, CEO of Jim's Cleaning Group, joined us in the studio to share the Jim's Cleaning Group's plans for 2026.

A must listen for anyone thinking about joining Jim's.

#ASKJIM March 2026 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

Haydar's back for 2026 with a whole bunch of updates about the Jim's Cleaning Group.

To learn more about joining us, visit www.jims.net

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Recent Guests

Brandon Gold
Franchisee of Jim's Bathrooms in Tasmania
Jim's Group
Episode: Building a Jim's Bathrooms franchise in Tasmania - Interview with Brandon Gold
George Surace
Franchisee at Jim's Mowing with extensive experience in various trades including plumbing and concrete work.
Jim's Mowing
Episode: I am honored to be a part of Jim's! Interview with George Surace from Jim's Mowing
BJ Wallace
Organizer of the Lawn and Land Expo and host of Into the Green Podcast
Independent Lawn Care Expert
Episode: Inside Australia's Biggest Lawn & Garden Expo with BJ Wallace
Aaron Rasmussen
Handyman from New Zealand with over 20 years of building experience.
Jim's Handyman NZ
Episode: Why Aaron’s Clients Wait a Year - Interview with Aaron Rasmussen from Jim's Handyman NZ
Ann Rasmussen
Aaron's wife and support in the travel business and his handyman operations.
Travel Business
Episode: Why Aaron’s Clients Wait a Year - Interview with Aaron Rasmussen from Jim's Handyman NZ
Cyril Ovise
Franchisee with Jim's Mowing
Jim's Mowing
Episode: From France to Full-Time Success with Jim’s Mowing Interview with Cyril Ovise
Jayson Westbury
CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia
Franchise Council of Australia
Episode: Interview with CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Jayson Westbury
Steven Sousamlis
Divisional franchisor for Jim's Bathrooms
Jim's Bathrooms
Episode: How I built the largest Bathrooms Renovation franchise in Australia! Interview with Steven Sousamlis
Kalei Sia
Partner of John Ravy from the Cleaning Division.
Jim's Group
Episode: #ASKJIM from our March 2025 Training with our CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

Host

Joel Kleber
Chief Marketing Officer of the Jim's Group; hosts conversations with franchisees, franchisors, and Jim Penman about building businesses inside the Jim's system.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Real people. Real stories.

    A great insight into owning a small business from simple one on one chats with those that do the work themselves. Ordinary, everyday Australians who have taken the leap into business and have truly extraordinary stories and results.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dinga1919
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great watch!

    Love listening! Very honest and unbiased. Great insight into the Jim’s world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Sousamlis
    Australia5 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dylannickelson
    Australia4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelKleber
    Australia6 years ago
  • The Jimscast

    An open, authentic and informative discussion series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sim76w
    Australia7 years ago

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Open, authentic discussions. — A refreshing take on franchising with practical lessons.
Unique in Australian franchising — Stands out for its insider perspective and practical wisdom.
Honest and insightful. — Great honesty and value in Jim's world.
Real people. Real stories. — Simple, candid conversations with everyday Australians who've started businesses.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I have my mother, wife and daughter working with me in my Jim's Laundry Franchise!
Q: What's the key to retention?
Great customer service and constant follow-up with clients.
I have my mother, wife and daughter working with me in my Jim's Laundry Franchise!
Q: What stopped you from making the leap for so long?
Fear always gets you. You think, what if this doesn't work? Coming from a European household, I was always taught to have a safe job and pay bills.
From Builder to National Franchisee of the Year: Peter’s Journey with Jim’s Building Inspections
Q: What do you think is important for consumers to understand when engaging with builders?
The first thing I'd recommend is getting your stage inspections carried out at a bare minimum.
I just wanted the leads from Jim's, however, I got so much more!
Q: What are common mistakes business owners make?
Mixing personal and business finances is a significant mistake that complicates bookkeeping.
I just wanted the leads from Jim's, however, I got so much more!
Q: Why did you decide on bookkeeping?
Daniel chose bookkeeping to leverage his skills and to avoid being told he couldn't work during COVID restrictions.

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The show centers on real-world franchise operating experiences, leadership, and growth strategies across multiple Jim's Group brands. Episodes feature franchisees, managers, and leaders sharing their journeys—ranging from building inspections and cleaning services to mowing and dog grooming—and exposing the realities of starting, running, and expanding within a franchised system. Listeners get practical insights on brand leverage, operational discipline, customer service, and scaling teams, often with a focus on community support and transparent practices. The format tends to mix personal origin stories with concrete lessons, making it useful for prospective franchisees, existing operators, and marketing or PR partners exploring collaborati... more

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1. Brandon Gold
2. George Surace
3. BJ Wallace
4. Aaron Rasmussen
5. Ann Rasmussen
6. Cyril Ovise
7. Jayson Westbury
8. Steven Sousamlis

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