The lived experience podcast is about sharing real people's stories of lived experiences on a large range of mental health topics. As a child of a single mother with BiPolar, I wanted to create interviews that would fill the content gap around this subject and lesser-known issues that are covered in the current mental health awareness movement. Mental health awareness and advocacy go far beyond depression and anxiety. I hope these discussions shine a lot on issues you may not be aware of or ...
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Welcome to the Jim's Group Podcast! Yes, Jim's does podcasting too! Join us each week as we bring you unfiltered and inspiring interviews with our franchisees, franchisors, and the man behind it all, Jim Penman. Experience the authentic journey of running a successful small business within the Jim's network. Our conversations are raw and unedited, giving you a genuine look into the challenges and triumphs of our community. Let the stories of our franchisees inspire and guide you towards maki ...
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#ASKJIM Live Q & A replay with Jim's Group CEO and Founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
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The most recent #ASKJIM Facebook Live Q&A replay from our October 2024 training with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber.
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Jim's Driving School - Earn $800 per day, even more! Interview with Andreas and Jenna
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Meet Andreas and Jenna, who tell you about the great opportunity that is available with Jim's Driving School. It's one of our newest divisions with plenty of opportunities available. To learn more, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Pool Care - Sarah Lynch shares her marketing strategies on social media
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Sarah Lynch was kind enough to provide some great information about how she has been building her Jim's Pool Care franchise with some great marketing strategies. We would love to see some more women in our Pool Care division! If you're interested, please call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
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40k revenue in my first month! Interview with Micheal Du Plessis from Jim's Fencing
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Micheal has had an amazing first month with Jim's Fencing in New Zealand so we just had to get him onto the podcast to ask him how he does it! Big thanks to Micheal for the great information he provided in this episode.
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Misconceptions about Jim's Mowing and Permaculture with Rees Hughes from Jim's Mowing
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This is a cracking interview with Rees Hughes from Jim's Mowing about his business, permaculture and misconceptions about Jim's Mowing in general. As Rees says as well, a lot of people try to talk people out of Jim's franchise who have no idea about how we operate! Don't be one of them! Call 131 546 or enquire on jims.net…
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#ASKJIM Facebook Live Replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
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#ASKJIM replay from our latest new franchisee training experience which is packed with advice as always from our CEO and Founder, Jim Penman.
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25 years with Jim's Mowing! Interview with franchisee, Grant Osborne
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Grant Osborne with Jim's Mowing for more than 25 years and shares his journey with us on the podcast. Grant even shares a personal story about our founder, Jim Penman and how he saved him with a mower situation! Thanks to Grant for sharing your story.
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Why a Jim's Remedial Franchise is a no-brainer!
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Meet Duan, who is the Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Remedial massage and shares a great deal exclusive on the podcast! A really flexible model and lots of unserviced work waiting for someone to take on! To learn more call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Laura Vella is a Jim's Building Inspections Franchisee Rockstar!
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Meet Laura, who wanted to come on the podcast and share her Jim's franchise experience, showing that Jim's Building Inspections isn't just for blokes. Laura provides some great advice and how the Jim's family has supported her. To learn more about Jim's and book one of our team, please call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net…
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Jim's Cleaning - I paid off my franchise in 5 weeks! Interview with Bruno Fuhr
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Bruno sent Jim an email about how happy he was with Jim's Cleaning and pointed out that he paid off his initial investment in just over five weeks! You do the math! Bruno shares his story and how he has built a business so quickly with Jim's Cleaning and his wife. Well done, team!
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Jim's Mowing - How I grow with giving back to others! Interview with Mark Beggs
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We caught up with Mark 4 months ago at his training, so it was great to be able to catch up with him to discuss how his journey has been so far with a Jim's Mowing franchise. Mark has also started a big community initiative in his area which has been great for the brand as well.
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Jim responds to the Jim's Dog Wash news stories in detail!
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We believe in transparency in Jim's Group and decided to sit with Jim to go over the recent news stories in full about Jim's Dog Wash. What other CEO does that? To learn more about Jim's call us on 131 546 or visit us online at www.jims.net
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Jim's Pest Control - Getting your family involved! Interview with Stephen Dyball
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Meet Stephen from Jim's Termite & Pest Control who shares his journey and what is involved with training in order to join the pest control division. To learn more, call us on 131 546
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Jim's Electrical - Why I decided to leave my business and join Jim's Electrical! Interview with Mathew Richardson
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Meet Mathew, who had a crack at running a business alone but decided to join Jim's Electrical was a better option for him. Mathew shares his reasons why and the benefits of trusting Jim's Electrical to help him build his business.
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Jim's Jumping Castles Franchisees - Interview with Chantelle and Billy Kelly
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Jim's Jumping Castles and Party Hire is a newer division in the Jim's Group, and we caught up with Billy and Chantelle to find out precisely what this division can offer. It's a really good alternative for anyone looking for something different from the standard Jim's divisions.
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#ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A with Jim Penman Replay
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It's September 2024! The year has flown by into Spring. Here is the replay of our latest #ASKJIM from our Septemeber 2024, new franchisee training for those who missed it.
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Jim's Mowing - Meet our Regional Franchisors, John and Jodie Wildes
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A great Jim's story on what is possible with a franchise! John is one of our trainers as well and shares everything you need to know about being a part of the Jim's family.
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Jim's Healthcare Franchise Information with Divisional Franchisor, Jarrod Rafferty
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Jim's Healthcare is now live and a great opportunity for anyone looking for a new opportunity. We caught up with Jarrod Rafferty to discuss this new Jim's division and what's on offer for potential franchisees. To learn more call us on 131 546
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The launch of Jim's Healthcare with Divisional Franchisor, Paul Commerford
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This is a special episode where we interview divisional franchisor of Jim's Health Care Paul Commerford about this exciting new division. To learn more call us on 131 546
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#ASKJIM Live Q & A replay with founder, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
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#ASKJIM is a monthly Facebook live Q & A with Jim's Group CEO and Founder, Jim Penman where he answers anything online and by our live audience. To learn more about Jim's visit www.jims.net
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Tour of Jim's Group HQ with Luke from the Australian Lawn & Gardens Podcast
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Luke from the Australian Lawn and Gardens Podcast came out for a tour of our facility and Joel Kleber was his tour guide for 40 minutes answering questions about how head office operates. We hope you enjoy this inside look into the Jim's Group facility.
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Breaking the Silence: Sue Walker's Story of Bipolar Disorder and Survival
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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Sue, a dedicated listener who courageously steps forward to share her powerful story of living with Bipolar Disorder. Sue opens up about her personal journey, offering a raw and honest account of the challenges she has faced. As you listen, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the mistreatment individu…
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Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with franchisee, Adam Ahmed
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Interview with Jim's Building Inspections franchise owner, Adam Ahmed about his Jim's Journey! A must listen for any builder who is looking for an exit.
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Jim's Scratch & Dent - A life changing decision! Interview with franchisee, Matthew Walker
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Jim's Scratch and Dent is a new division but already changing lives for the better! Matthew shares his story on our podcast about his Jim's Journey.
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Jim's Mowing - My first 2 years with a Jim's Mowing franchise, Matt Jones
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Matt gave up a 20-year corporate career to start a Jim's Mowing franchise and wanted to come on the podcast to share his Jim's Journey. Matt also shares some great business tips as well for any small business owner.
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#ASKJIM Replay with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
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Jim's Group CEO holds an unfiltered Q & A every weeks with a live audience at Jim's HQ, here is the replay from our July 2024 session.
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Jim's Laundry Services - I was knocked back with a Jim's franchise originally! Esther Tanner
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Esther from Jim's Laundry Services Warrnambool was originally knocked back as a franchisee and then spoke to Jim who suggested Jim's Laundry. Since this discussion, Esther has built a great business in a regional area which has allowed her freedom to work around her son. To learn more call 131 546
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#ASKJIM replay from our latest training which was Jim's favourite in terms of the questions he was provided by the audience. It will be on again tomorrow night from 7 PM AEST via our Facebook pages.
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Jim's Pool Care - I moved states and started a new Jim's Pool Care franchise at the same time! Interview with Chris Pepper
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Is it time for a change? If you have a young family and feel stuck in your current situation, this episode is for you! Join us as Chris Pepper shares his inspiring journey of moving to Brisbane 13 years ago to start a new Jim's Pool Care franchise. Learn how he successfully navigated this major life change and how you can too. Feeling frustrated? R…
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10 years with Jim's Cleaning! Interview with Sam Kraiche
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Sam Kraiche has just past 10 years with Jim's Cleaning and shares his business insights on how he has managed to build his franchise to a large team whilst maintaining a 5 star service rating.
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Jim's Cleaning - Interview with Kristine Mitchell about her first month!
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We love sharing with you the stories of franchisees after the first 30 days, as starting a new business will generally be the hardest time. Kristine has started very well and shares why she loves being a part of the Jim's Cleaning family.
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What is Jim's Pay Plan? Interview with CEO, Bruce Coombes
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Bruce Coombes is the founder of Jim's Pay Plan, he shares what the product is and how it can help you get more done! It's a great opportunity for franchisees and they have already funded $5 million worth of Jim's services. To learn more visit https://jimspayplan.com.au/
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Jim's Dog Wash - How to balance family and a business with Colleen Blake
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Colleen Blake has just joined Jim's Dog Wash and already has a successful franchise! Colleen shares great insights about the flexibility it has provided her and her family. Colleen also shares advice about the training experience and how to manage your time effectively.
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Jim's Bathrooms - Interview with franchisees, Anthony and Samantha
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Jim's Bathrooms and Resurfacing is a new division growing at a very quick rate. Meet Anthony and Samantha who run their business as a husband/wife team and they talk about their first year in business. They also share some customer advice on how you can achieve the bathroom of your dreams.
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#ASKJIM - Jim reveals his secrets on how to be happy plus more!
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#ASKJIM is our 60 minute unfiltered Q & A with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman where he answers a live audiences question about a large range of topics.
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Jim's Life Coaching! Introducing our newest division with Sue Thomas
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Sue Thomas is the Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Life Coaching and shares everything about her new division. To learn more visit https://jimslifecoaching.com.au/
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Jim's IT - Interview with IT expert, Yasi Fernando
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Jim's IT has more than 30 franchisees around Australia who can be your on-call IT expert! Yasi, shares his experience and talks about the first 6-months of running a Jim's franchise.
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Jim's Insurance - The Full Story with Jadran Sango and Joel Kleber
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Yes, Jim's does insurance as well and there is a very good reason why! We caught up with Jim's Insurance manager, Jadran Sango who has been with Jim's Group for more than 12 years to talk about the journey, it's an interesting one! To learn more visit www.jimsinsurance.net.au
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Jim's is actually entering politics? #ASKJIM Replay with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber
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#ASJIM is our unedited 60-minute Q & A with our founders, Jim Penman and Joel Kleber. Always a lot of great questions and surprises on these episodes!
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Thriving Without Lithium: Missy Robinson's Journey from Army Vet to Mental Health Advocate
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Send us a text Meet Missy Robinson, a powerhouse who has transformed her life from Australian Army service to becoming an inspirational mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and coach. Diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder following a traumatic sexual assault during her military service, Missy has battled Complex PTSD and Psychosis for two d…
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Jim's Mowing - Pub magnate to Jim's Mowing franchisee
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Meet Damian from Jim's Mowing in TAS who shares his story and some really good business insights into running a franchise. To join us, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Dog Wash - Leaving driving underground trucks to a Jim's Dog Wash franchise!
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Fancy working with your spouse? This interview with Maria and Riley provides great insight into running a business with your partner. They share the benefits and also financially how it's been a significant windfall for them as a couple already in the business.
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Jim's Hazardous Material Removal - Interview with franchisee, Stefano De La Rosa
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Jim's Hazardous Material Removal is a growing division playing an important role in the community. It's becoming more and more needed by real estate agents and homeowners. To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Antennas - How to obtain 1000 - 5 Star Reviews with Jake Lee
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Jake Lee from Jim's Antennas/Security crossed 1000 five-star reviews recently, we caught up with him to ask him how he did and how you can as well. To engage Jim's call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Mowing - 10 Year Veteran Jason Langridge reveals his business secrets.
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Jason Langridge has been with Jim's Mowing for 10 years and was kind enough to share some great advice with the Jim's Mowing family on how to run a successful business. Big thank you to Jason for his time.
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#ASKJIM Facebook Live Q & A Replay, May 2024
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#ASKJim Facebook Live replay from our May 2024 training. As always, we never know what to expect and Jim shows us his acting chops around 15 minutes into the live recording.
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Jim's Dog Wash - Leaving the police force after 30 years to start a franchise!
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Meet Jen from Jim's Dog Wash who left a long-term career in the police force to start a Jim's franchise and hasn't looked back. To change your path, call us on 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Legal - Family Law and What You Should Know with Tracy-Lynne Geysen
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Jim's Legal now has a dedicated family lawyer and is providing free 30-minute consultations to anyone in the Jim's Family. To claim this offer visit https://jimslegal.com.au/expertise/family-law/
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Jim's Building Inspections - Interview with Building Inspector, Gary Payne
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Gary from Jim's Building Inspections shares his Jim's Journey and outlines the reasons why it just makes sense for a builder looking to exit the game for a new challenge. To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Jim's Electrical - Why should a sparkie join Jim's?
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Interview with Duncan Hunter from Jim's Electrical about why he decided to take on the franchise with Jim's. To learn more call 131 546 or www.jims.net
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