Leaving corporate finance for a career with Jim's Mowing | Interview with Simon Jenkins
In this podcast, Simon Jenkins shares his journey from being made redundant in the financial services industry to becoming a franchisee of Jim's Mowing.
He discussed the options he considered and ultimately chose the gardening and mowing industry.
Jenkins highlights the key factors that attracted him to Jim's, including the freedom to run his own business and the fixed monthly fee structure.
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Simon Jenkins, a former employee in the financial services industry, talks about his experience of being made redundant during the global financial crisis (GFC). After months of searching for similar roles, Jenkins decided to pursue his dream of running his own business. He explored various franchising options and ultimately chose to become a franchisee of Jim's Mowing. Jenkins discusses the appeal of having control over his own destiny and the relatively smooth transition from employee to business owner.
Timestamps:
00:05:20 Transitioning from employee to business owner.
00:05:26 Franchisees need support and guidance.
00:14:24 Building a successful business is achievable.
00:15:37 Employee problem hinders franchise scaling.
00:22:45 Build business through referrals.
00:26:37 Battery-powered tools have advantages.
00:35:59 Brand is a valuable asset.
00:39:43 Explore franchising opportunities with Jim's Mowing.
Tune in to hear Simon's transformational journey from the uncertainties of the global financial crisis to finding his path in entrepreneurship. Learn how he turned a challenging redundancy into an opportunity to fulfill his dream of running his own business with Jim's Mowing.
Quotes:
"Entrepreneurship brings job satisfaction" - Simon Jenkins
"The brand is crucial for success" - Simon Jenkins
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