Brett’s transition from farming in rural Western Australia to running a successful Jim’s Mowing franchise in Perth is an inspiring story of hard work, flexibility, and financial success.

In this episode of More Than Just Mowing, Joel Kleber chats with Brett about how he built his business from the ground up, what surprised him most about Jim’s Mowing, and why he believes it's a great opportunity for younger people looking for a career alternative to uni or trades.

💡 Topics Covered:
✅ Why Brett left farming to start a Jim’s Mowing business
✅ How he built a steady client base in just 30 days
✅ The financial rewards & flexibility of being self-employed
✅ How younger people can thrive in this industry
✅ The support, training, and business tools that set franchisees up for success

Brett’s story proves that you don’t need to work for someone else to build a great career—you can be your own boss with the right support!

Key Moments:
0:00 – Brett’s Background: From Farm Life to Jim’s Mowing
2:00 – Starting Fresh: How He Built His Business from Day One
4:10 – The Biggest Surprise? The Income & Work Demand in WA
6:15 – The Physical & Mental Benefits of Working Outdoors
8:00 – How Jim’s Training & Support Made a Difference
10:30 – Why Jim’s Mowing is a Great Opportunity for Young People
12:20 – Learning New Skills: Landscaping, Reticulation & More
14:45 – Customer Service & The Power of the Jim’s Brand
17:30 – How Brett’s Wife Helps Run the Business Successfully
20:10 – Tips for Pricing, Quoting & Handling Customers
23:00 – Future Goals: Growing the Business & Staying Flexible
25:40 – Advice for Anyone Thinking About Starting a Jim’s Mowing Franchise

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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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