Jonathon Delaney on how to run a mowing business efficiently
In this episode, Joel Kleber interviews Jonathon Delaney, a Jim's Mowing franchisee, who shares his experience and background prior to joining Jim's.
Jonathon discusses his previous roles as a managing director and a GM, as well as his family's long history in the meat and agricultural industry.
He explains his decision to join Jim's Mowing and the desire to slow down and spend more time at home.
Tune in to learn more about Jonathon's journey and the challenges he faced in starting a new business from the ground up.
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In this episode, Joel Kleber interviews Jonathon Delaney, a franchisee of Jim's Mowing. Jonathon shares his background before joining Jim's, which includes holding managing director and GM roles in various industries. He also talks about his experience in the meat and agricultural industry. Jonathon explains his decision to join Jim's Mowing and the desire to slow down and spend more time at home. Tune in to learn more about Jonathon's journey and his role in setting up a new business in Australia.
Timestamps:
[00:00:03] Jonathon's background prior to Jim's.
[00:04:01] Benchmarking service levels and standards.
[00:07:50] First six months of business.
[00:10:07] Reverse engineering for profit.
[00:13:30] Condensed job clusters.
[00:17:44] Speed of quoting.
[00:18:49] Transitioning to electric power.
[00:24:43] Equipment upgrades and preservation.
[00:27:47] Customer service strategies.
[00:29:30] Building rapport with customers.
[00:31:27] Winter promotion success.
[00:35:03] Finding work-life balance.
[00:37:34] Customizing model train tracks.
Discover the untold story of Jonathon Delaney, a former managing director turned Jim's Mowing franchisee. From reshaping service standards to mastering winter promotions, Jonathon shares his secrets to business success and finding that elusive work-life balance. Join us as we delve into his journey, offering insights that redefine the way we approach entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on the wisdom of a seasoned professional making waves in Australia's business landscape—tune in now!
Quotes:
"So we built a model that if we couldn't afford to pay a worker, with all those costs, we shouldn't have a worker." - Jonathon Delaney
"I quote that we're not too cheap, we just quote that we've got on a good job and the price is fair and to be never a discussion or a discrepancy on the price and people feel comfortable with that." - Jonathon Delaney
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