On this episode of “5 Minutes With,” our host, Brent Doss, speaks with an inspiring entrepreneur doing great work in our community. In this segment, Brent speaks with Jim Penman of Jim’s Group.
5,500 franchisees providing services such as mowing, cleaning, dog wash, etc. Largest franchise chain in Australia and New Zealand.
What makes your company unique?
Obsessive focus on the welfare of franchisees, giving them rights beyond any other company in the franchising industry
What excites you the most about your industry?
Ability to help people succeed
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Franchisees failing
How do you like to spend your free time?
Writing books and driving a research foundation into the epigenetics of social behavior. I’m currently writing a book on the plunging birth-rate: causes and cures.