Leaving a 33 year career in retail to start a Jim's Mowing franchise! Interview with Brett Vidler
In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Brett, a former retail professional who made a career change during the COVID pandemic.
Brett shares his experience of working in the retail industry for 33 years and explains what prompted him to leave.
Tune in to hear about his journey and the challenges he faced during the pandemic.
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In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Brett, a former retail professional who made a career change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brett shares his experience in the retail industry and discusses the events that led him to transition into Jim's Mowing. Tune in to learn more about Brett's journey and how he found new opportunities during challenging times.
Timestamps:
[00:01:10] COVID and toilet paper shortage.
[00:05:45] Customer-centric training.
[00:08:28] Transition to better headspace.
[00:09:58] Underestimating skillset in franchising.
[00:13:18] Odd jobs and services offered.
[00:17:19] Leads during the winter.
[00:18:03] Customer communication and scheduling.
[00:21:09] Recommendation: Toro mowers
[00:24:10] Breaking a back window.
Discover the inspiring journey of Brett, a former retail pro who found a surprising path to success during the chaos of the pandemic. From odd jobs to mastering customer communication, Brett's story is a testament to resilience and seizing unexpected opportunities. Don't miss out on valuable insights and the wisdom of a career changer – tune in now to the More Than Just Mowing podcast!
Quotes:
"I wish I'd have done it a decade before." - Brett Vidler
"I would say, be really, really stringent on your customer communication and your scheduling." - Brett Vidler
To learn more about Jim's Mowing visit www.jimsmowing.com.au or call 131 546
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