Podcast: Ep#48 Mike Steltenpool discusses his journey with Jim’s Pool Care (Newcastle and Central Coast NSW)

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Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Mike Steltenpool, Regional Franchisor & Franchise Owner for Jim’s Pool Care in Newcastle and Central Coast NSW. Mike delved into his experiences in franchising, his perceptions of where the market is heading and what makes a great pool care franchisee.

Mike also discusses the common perceptions of the modern pool care serviceman, the benefits of owning a Jim’s Group franchise and the guarantees making Jim’s Pool Care the best in the business.

Mike Steltenpool- Regional Franchisor and Franchise owner with Jims Pool Care mobile Pool shops. Regional Central coast NSW.

Discussion points

  • Background
    How Mike started out in the beginning and how he joined the Jim’s Group team.
  • Life of a franchisee
    Explaining the typical franchisee role and what’s involved in the Mobile Pool Care industry.
  • Why Jim’s?
    What makes the Jim’s business model successful and why the business is growing.
  • Demand for pools
    The pool industry is growing as Australians build better and bigger pools. Australia leading the world in pools per property capita.
  • Meet the man
    The training role, the learn as you go model and meeting Jim Penman.
  • Forget the pool boy and the budgie smuggler
    Jim’s tackles the stigmas in the industry and common perceptions of the “pool boy” image.
  • Family friendly
    Opportunities to run a family business, working together and living the dream of running a business and closing the generation gap.
  • Making the first move
    How to get in touch and enquire about a franchise.

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Jim’s Pool Care is ready to grow and have a fantastic opportunitBuy a Franchise with Jim's Pool Carey for servicing all over Australia – they are looking for a Franchisee who is ready for a change in their life!

The Jim’s brand is recognised by 94% of Australian adults & coupled with the accrued business acumen and proven systems, your business will have an enormous head start over your competitors.

Jim’s Pool Care provides you with the opportunity to work outside, the convenience to work your own hours cleaning & servicing pools. You can be your own boss and build & manage your own business without limit.

Jim’s Pool Care will be there to help you reach your goals, with full training and ongoing support. So if you are ready to grow a successful business then they want to hear from you today.