Jim’s Mowing Franchise Explained by Ricky Newby (Full Breakdown)

In this episode, Ricky Newby breaks down the reality of running a Jim’s Mowing franchise — including startup costs, earning potential, and what the day-to-day actually looks like. If you're in New Zealand and considering a lawn mowing business, franchise opportunity, or self-employment path, this conversation will give you a clear, honest perspective. We cover everything from initial investment to real income expectations, plus the pros and challenges most people don’t talk about. Timetamps 00:00 Intro – Who is Ricky Newby? 01:10 What is Jim’s Mowing Franchise? 02:45 How Ricky Got Started 05:00 Why People Choose This Business 07:10 Startup Costs Breakdown 09:30 Tools, Equipment & Setup 11:45 First Customers & Getting Leads 14:00 What You Can Actually Earn 16:30 Day-to-Day Life Running the Business 18:50 Biggest Advantages 21:10 Challenges & What People Don’t Expect 23:40 Who This Franchise Is Best For 26:00 Common Mistakes New Owners Make 28:30 Is It Worth It in New Zealand? 30:30 Final Advice from Ricky Newby Jim's Mowing is New Zealand's largest garden care brand with more than 300 local franchisees covering New Zealand. It's not just mowing we provide, we provide much more including hedging, rubbish removal, gutter clearing, landscaping and a lot more. To request a free quote please call 0800 454 654 or www.jimsmowing.co.nz To become a franchisee enquire via https://www.jimsmowing.co.nz/franchis... Our podcast - www.jimsmowingpodcast.com