Michael McDow’s journey from working in Corrections and the Army to running his own Jim’s Mowing business is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of More Than Just Mowing, Joel Kleber chats with Michael about how he transitioned from long, demanding work hours to achieving financial success and a better work-life balance with his own Jim’s Mowing franchise. 🚜💼
He talks about:
✅ Why he left Corrections and the Army for Jim’s Mowing
✅ The financial and lifestyle benefits of owning a franchise
✅ The training, support, and business-building strategies that worked for him
✅ How he built his business from zero clients to 16+ regulars in a short time
✅ The physical and mental health benefits of working in the outdoors
Michael’s story is a must-watch for anyone considering self-employment or a career change!
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Key Moments:
0:00 – Introduction & Michael’s Background in Corrections & Army
2:00 – Why He Chose Jim’s Mowing & Left His Old Job
3:30 – The Training Experience & Key Takeaways
5:10 – The Business Setup: From Zero Clients to 16+ Regulars
7:00 – The Power of Branding: How Customers Find Jim’s Mowing
9:15 – The Flexibility & Work-Life Balance of Running His Own Business
10:50 – How Jim’s Mowing Has Improved His Physical & Mental Health
12:30 – Customer Service & The Power of the Jim’s Guarantee
15:00 – How Michael Uses Jim’s Business Support & Systems
17:30 – Future Goals & Why He’s Happy Running His Own Business
20:00 – Michael’s Advice for Anyone Thinking About Joining Jim’s Mowing
22:15 – Sports Chat: Michael’s Love for Rugby & AFL (Collingwood Fan!)
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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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