

Jim Penman: podcast appearances and interviews
founder and owner · Jim's Franchise
About Jim Penman
David Jim Penman, born on 25 May 1952, is an Australian businessman known as the founder and owner of Jim's Group, a franchising company established in 1989 that specializes in lawn care services. In addition to his business endeavors, Penman has conducted research and written extensively on topics related to human culture, history, and epigenetics. His work explores the impact of genetics, epigenetics, and environmental factors on human behavior and societal development. Penman has funded studies at La Trobe University to support his research. In 2017, he founded the Institute for Social Neuroscience, a private research institute focusing on epigenetics and human behavior. His ideas are often characterized as aligning with conservative liberalism and neoliberalism.
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Podcasts Jim Penman appeared on
Shows that have booked Jim Penman as a guest, ranked by appearance count.
























Latest Jim Penman interviews
Every podcast episode Jim Penman has appeared on, newest first.


EP 164 Part 1: How to Build a Franchise Empire with Jim Penman Reveals

EP 164 Part 1: How to Build a Franchise Empire with Jim Penman Reveals

#ASKJIM FEBRUARY 2026 REPLAY with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber

One Mower to 5,500 Franchisees: How Jim Penman Built a Household Brand

The latest #ASKJIM from November 2025 with Jim Penman and Joel Kleber


Episode 137: Jim Penman on the secrets to success in business



#115 Jim Penman - Founder of Jim's Group


Jim Penman: From a $24 Lawn-Mowing Gig to a Global Franchise Empire

Jim's Group CEO on Growth by a Thousand Steps, Service and Shaping the Future of Society

Servant Leadership at Scale: Building a Franchise Empire Where Customers Come Second a conversation with Jim Penman

Jim Penman: Business, Politics, and the Future of Small Enterprise in Australia

#25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.

#10 Jim Penman - To successful looking after your customer first

TFS#172 - Jim Penman Building $1 Billion Dollar Franchise Business (Jim's Mowing, Dog Wash, Cleaning)

Tulip Talks with Jim Penman - Founder of Jim’s Mowing & The Jim’s Group 🎙️🌷

Ep 121: Think Like a Franchise - What Factors to Consider to Scale the Smart Way.

Ep 45 - Jim Penman Interview - Jim's Franchising

#70 Over 5000 Franchises and 1 Billion in Sales & he Doesn’t Care about Money. Story of Jim Penman

Mental illness and how it has affected the Jim's Group - Interview with Jim Penman

Interview with Jim's Mowing and Jim's Group founder, Jim Penman on Mental Illness

You Know Jim's Mowing But Do You Know Jim Penman?

Jim Penman Interview | $24 to the #1 Franchise in Australia & best known in the world.
Guests who appear alongside Jim Penman
Guests who share the same shows as Jim Penman. Worth a look if you're building a panel or pitching the same circuit.
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Jim Penman been on?
Jim Penman has appeared on 24 podcasts across 26 episodes. Notable shows include The ToolShed Podcast, More Than Just Mowing Podcast by Jim's Mowing, The Lived Experience.
What does Jim Penman do?
Jim Penman is founder and owner at Jim's Franchise. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Jim Penman's most recent podcast appearance?
Jim Penman's most recent appearance was on "Jim Penman On Biohistory". On The Margin | Boaz Sobrado & Ivan Patriki, published Mar 27, 2026.
Which podcast has Jim Penman appeared on most often?
The ToolShed Podcast. 2 appearances on record, most recently Feb 23, 2026.
