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  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • Dr Jim Penman
    Dr Jim Penman is an Australian entrepreneur, author and researcher, best known as the founder and CEO of Jim’s Group. Jim began a part-time gardening business while completing his PhD in history at La Trobe University and turned it into a full-time mowing business in 1982. He began franchising Jim’s Mowing in 1989, laying the foundations for what would become the Jim’s Group, now a network of more than 5,800 franchisees across 50+ service divisions. Alongside more than four decades of experience in franchising and business, Jim is an author and continues to pursue his long-standing interest in the biological and behavioural factors that influence individuals and societies. He funds ongoing research related to epigenetics and social behaviour that developed from his earlier academic work. Jim writes about business, franchising, customer service, leadership, history, social issues and his ongoing research.
  • The Incredible Story of Jim’s Mowing: From My Lawn Care Hustle to a Global Franchise Empire

    How It All Began In the late 1970s, I was a PhD student just trying to make ends meet.  I started mowing lawns part-time to…

    June 20, 2025
  • Building a Thriving Business Culture: My People-First Philosophy

    Putting People First In a world where so many corporations seem to chase profit at all costs, I’ve always believed business should serve people, not…

    June 20, 2025
  • My $500 Million Faith-Driven Journey

    From Mowing Lawns to Building a Franchise Empire In the fast-paced world of business, success is often measured by profit.  But for me, it’s always…

    June 19, 2025
  • Tackling Climate Change: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability

    My Personal Take on a Global Crisis As the CEO of Jim’s Group, I’ve often been asked how I reconcile business with environmental responsibility.  The…

    June 19, 2025
  • How I Apply My Christian Faith to Everyday Life | Interview with Joel Kleber

    Running Jim’s Group, one of the largest franchise networks in the southern hemisphere, comes with immense responsibility.  But what many people don’t realize is just…

    June 18, 2025
  • My Early Years In Business: Journey From PhD Student to Jim’s Group

    Back in the early 1980s, I was a PhD student at La Trobe University, deep into my studies in history.  But I had bills to…

    June 18, 2025
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