Discover the compelling biography of Jim Penman, the visionary founder behind one of Australia's most iconic brands, Jim's Group. This engaging book captures the essence of Jim's extraordinary journey, detailing how he transformed a few mowing jobs into a corporate powerhouse through innovative business practices and an unwavering commitment to customer service. With 304 pages packed with insights, 'Jim's Book' invites readers into the life of a man who defied conventional thinking and created opportunities for thousands of franchisees across Australia. This authorized biography, authored by Catherine Moolenschot, includes exclusive interviews with Jim, family members, and over a hundred people closely associated with him. If you've ever wondered about the story behind the successes of Jim's Mowing, Jim's Cleaning, and Jim's Fencing, this book provides an intimate glimpse into Jim's world. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and fans of business success stories, 'Jim's Book' offers inspiration and practical lessons from an industry legend.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780730368151
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Pages: 304

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780730368151
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Pages: 304


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Meet the man and uncover the story behind one of Australia™s most recognised brands


We all know Jim™s. Maybe you just passed a Jim™s Mowing trailer on the road; or maybe there™s a Jim™s Cleaning van parked across the street each Tuesday morning; or maybe your best mate is laughing all the way to the bank after quitting the city and starting his new Jim™s Fencing franchise, but do you know the real story behind the Jim™s Group and its founder, Jim Penman?


Brutally efficient, socially awkward, and a tireless perfectionist, Jim is as complex and fascinating as the Jim™s Group. This book is a warts-and-all look at his colourful life that delves deep into how he ignored conventional thinking to turn a few mowing rounds into a corporate juggernaut built on always putting the customer first. Jim™s unique approach revolutionised Australia™s business landscape, providing thousands of people the opportunity to create and grow their own businesses.


Most Australians know very little about the man who created one of the nation™s most famous companies. For all of his success, Jim is remarkably unassuming and approachable. In this authorised biography, author Catherine Moolenschot sat down with Jim and over one hundred people who know him ” from franchisees and franchisors, to family, friends, and adversaries ” to get up close and personal with the surprising story of one of Australia™s biggest brands and the man who made it all happen.


Jim™s Book tells the fascinating story of the man and the business that bea