<p>Michael went into his Jim’s Mowing business expecting a slow start. He’d been told winter was quiet, leads might be limited, and that he’d need time to build momentum.</p><p>What actually happened surprised him.</p><p>In this episode of <em>More Than Just Mowing</em>, Michael shares his first two months as a Jim’s Mowing franchisee in Canberra — from leaving a government office role to quickly filling his schedule with regular clients. </p><p>He talks honestly about the nerves before training, learning to quote on the job, and how simply following the system (and calling customers back fast) made all the difference.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li><p>What the <strong>first week really looks like</strong> as a new franchisee</p></li><li><p>How Michael built a <strong>full diary faster than expected</strong></p></li><li><p>The importance of <strong>customer service over hard selling</strong></p></li><li><p>Balancing family life with running a new business</p></li><li><p>Gaining confidence through training, mentorship, and support</p></li></ul><p>This episode is a realistic, encouraging look at what’s possible when you trust the process and take the leap into business ownership.</p><p></p>