Jim's Podcast

Author: Jim's Group

Welcome to the Jim's Group Podcast! Yes, Jim's does podcasting too! Join us each week as we bring you unfiltered and inspiring interviews with our franchisees, franchisors, and the man behind it all, Jim Penman. Experience the authentic journey of running a successful small business within the Jim's network. Our conversations are raw and unedited, giving you a genuine look into the challenges and triumphs of our community. Let the stories of our franchisees inspire and guide you towards making a positive change. Discover the secrets of success and learn how you can achieve it too! Tune in
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The Secrets to 20 Years of Franchise Success: Lessons from Jim’s Carpet Cleaning with Peter Karaoglanis
Tuesday, 1 April, 2025

In this episode of the Jim’s Group Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Peter Karaoglanis, a divisional franchisor and 20+ year veteran of Jim’s Carpet Cleaning. Peter shares his incredible journey from meeting Jim Penman himself to building a thriving business within the Jim’s Group system. He discusses the evolution of the franchise model, customer service strategies, and innovative marketing techniques that have helped him sustain success for over two decades.0:00 – Introduction to Peter Karaoglanis and his 20-year journey with Jim’s Group5:15 – How Peter met Jim Penman and got recruited12:40 – The early days of Jim’s Carpet Cleaning and how the business evolved20:05 – Customer service principles: why business is about relationships27:30 – Marketing strategies: using video content and AI to stand out35:50 – How pricing tiers increase customer conversions44:10 – Navigating economic downturns as a franchisee51:30 – Leveraging Jim’s cross-divisional network for more business58:45 – The biggest mistake most franchisees make (and how to avoid it)1:10:00 – Final insights on success, values, and the future of franchisingTo learn more about Jim’s services, call us on 131 546 or visit www.jims.net.