Ken’s story is proof that hard work and perseverance can turn your life around. In this episode of More Than Just Mowing, Joel Kleber chatted with Ken, a dedicated Jim’s Mowing franchisee, who shares how he went from financial struggles and bankruptcy to building a thriving business with Jim’s Mowing
He talks about:
✅ Why he chose Jim’s Mowing after years in 9-to-5 jobs
✅ How he paid off his debts and turned his financial situation around
✅ The flexibility and financial freedom of running his own business
✅ Working alongside his 75-year-old dad and the benefits of staying active
✅ Tips for maintaining a top customer service rating
Key Moments:
0:00 – Intro & Ken’s Gratitude to Jim’s Group
0:30 – Ken’s Journey: From Bankruptcy to Jim’s Mowing
1:10 – Why Ken Chose Jim’s & The Guaranteed Work Model
2:30 – The Financial Benefits of Owning a Franchise
3:45 – Working With His 75-Year-Old Dad & Its Health Benefits
5:00 – Growing His Business to 80-100 Regular Customers
6:15 – The Key to Excellent Customer Service
7:40 – Rubbish Removal & Landscaping Services Ken Offers
9:00 – The Flexibility & Work-Life Balance with Jim’s Mowing
10:30 – The Support From Jim’s Group & Franchisor
12:00 – Ken’s Advice to Anyone Considering a Franchise
13:50 – How Jim’s Mowing Helped Him Pay Off Debt & Rebuild
15:30 – Final Thoughts & How to Get Started with Jim’s Mowing
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Jim's Mowing is Australia's largest mowing and gardening franchise with more than 2,000 franchise owners located near you! It was established in 1989 by Jim Penman, and since then, it has become one of Australia's most well-known and loved brands.
All franchisees are fully-insured, police checked and backed by the Jim's workmanship guarantee.
This means that our franchisees always are accountable to head office in the event something goes wrong, unlike independent contractors.
Jim's Mowing is more than just mowing as well! We offer total garden solutions, including landscaping, pruning, hedging, rubbish removal, plus a lot more!
When you use Jim's Mowing you're supporting a local family business that is Australian owned.
Website - https://www.jimsmowing.com.au
Phone Number - 131 546
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