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Jim's Podcast

Jim's Group
Franchising
Jim's Mowing
Jim's Group
Customer Service
Australia
Building Inspections
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
Work-Life Balance
Landscaping
Jim's Bathrooms
Business Growth
Hazmat Division
Jim's Franchise
Lead Generation
New Zealand
Franchise Support
Jim's Cleaning
Gardening
Training

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

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 ... more

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.

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 run... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Grant Osborne
Long-time Jim's Group member, commercial operations expert
Jim's Group
Episode: 27 years in Jim's Mowing, why do I stay? Interview with Grant Osborne
Mitchell Dennis
New franchisee in Jim's Mowing, 18 months in
Jim's Mowing
Episode: 18 Month Update with Mitch from Jim's Mowing (Income/Profit)
Carmen Cook
Original franchisor for Jim's Cleaning in Illawarra
Jim's Cleaning Group
Episode: From Anytime Fitness to Jim's Cleaning Franchisor, Interview with Carmen Cook
James Haywood
Franchisee, Jim's Life Coaching Ballarat
Jim's Life Coaching
Episode: "Coaching, literally saved my life" - Interview with James Haywood from Jim's Life Coaching
Tyronne De Silva
Franchisee, Car Detailing division; Lifetime Achievement award recipient
Jim's Car Detailing (Jim's Group)
Episode: Why did Tyronne De Silva win our Jim's Lifetime Achievement award? He reveals why!
Mitch Blake
Franchisor for Jim's Mowing, former franchisee
Jim's Group
Episode: Jim's Mowing Franchisor shares his regional update and some great stories about his franchise owners progress
Dean Gravina
SEO and digital marketing specialist from Results Media
Results Media
Episode: AI, Marketing and the importance of Google Reviews for franchisees
Eddy Tsai
Representative of Jim's Building Inspections Box Hill
Jim's Building Inspections Box Hill
Episode: Jim's Building Inspector shares all! Interview with Eddy Tsai from Jim's Building Inspections Box Hill
Gus Barrilarro
Franchisee, Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning
Jim's Window & Pressure Cleaning (Jim's Group)
Episode: 10 years with Jim's Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing! Interview with Gus Barrilarro

Host

Joel Kleber
Host of Jim's Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 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
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great watch!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Sousamlis
    Australia9 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
    Australia5 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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Honest, authentic discussions with practical business insights.
Open, informative, and valuable for anyone involved in franchising or considering joining.
Shows the human side of running a franchise and building a brand.

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Why small businesses are ditching 12 IT bills for one
Q: What exactly does your MSP-like service offer to a small business that is thinking about outsourcing IT?
We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end solution—from domain and emails to hosting, NAS storage, network setup, and ongoing management—delivered as a single monthly bill with on-site setup when needed, so business owners can focus on their core operations rather than IT hassles.
From Pet Patrol to Dog Wash to Franchisor in 5 Years
Q: What is the Jim's model, and what keeps it working for your business?
The model centers on exceptional customer service, timely follow-ups, active social media engagement, and leveraging franchisor support to resolve roadblocks and keep the diary full, which in turn sustains growth and reliability.
From Pet Patrol to Dog Wash to Franchisor in 5 Years
Q: Now, what type of help have you got from them?
Dot describes receiving strategic guidance on hiring and building structure within the Jim's framework, along with a strong emphasis on following the Jim's model to sustain growth and consistency across the network.
10 years with Jim's Car Detailing! Why does he stay? Interview with Tebeen
Q: And that's a perfect franchisee from my experience in terms of hearing what people do it for. So how did you get involved with Jim's Car Detailing 10 years ago?
Tebeen explains that he was drawn to Jim's Car Detailing by a combination of his lifelong passion for cars, family-friendly flexibility, and the opportunity Jim's brand provided. He describes hearing about the role through the franchisor network and deciding to join around 10 years ago, eventually building a lasting relationship with Jim's and its customers.
The first 6 weeks in Jim's Mowing as a franchisee, what is it really like?
Q: Can you talk about this?
Mark explains using the upgraded ChatGPT to generate detailed, on-site quotes and landscaping plans, refining them with his notes to ensure accuracy and profitability.

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What is Jim's Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world experiences inside a large Australian franchise network, with episodes featuring franchisees, divisional leaders, and the chief operator sharing practical insights on growth, operations, training, and brand strategy. Topics span expanding service offerings, leveraging digital marketing and lead generation, cross-divisional opportunities, franchisee welfare, and the human side of running a family-backed business. Notable angles include healthcare and wellbeing within the network, the value of training and culture, and how technology, AI tools, and community networks help drive growth in a highly relationship-driven franchise system. The format tends to blend tactical how-tos with leadership philosophy, mentorsh... more

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Recent guests on Jim's Podcast include:

1. Grant Osborne
2. Mitchell Dennis
3. Carmen Cook
4. James Haywood
5. Tyronne De Silva
6. Mitch Blake
7. Dean Gravina
8. Eddy Tsai

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