Jim Penman @Thejimpenman Twitter profile

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 months

The birth rate crisis and what we can do to fix it? #birthrate #populationdecline

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

READ ONLINE - #lockdown #lockdownmelbourne #lockdown2021

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

The latest polls in Victoria show support for the Andrews government weakening, but still likely to stay in power. This is deeply depressing given how badly it handled the epidemic, the quarantine fiasco and throwing over 100,000 independent contractors out of work for no reason

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim’s Mowing to sue for millions

Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman says his Victorian contractors financially affected by Melbourne’s strict second lockdown could sue the State Government for $7 million.

www.news.com.au

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Please read a copy of this email received overnight from a person who wanted to stay anonymous.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

An open letter addressed to the office of @DanielAndrewsMP You can view on #SmallBusinesses #smallbusinessowners

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim’s Mowing joins Class Action against state government

About 700 Jim’s Mowing franchisees prevented from working under stage four restrictions are joining a multimillion lawsuit against the Victorian government.

www.news.com.au

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

My second open letter addressed to @DanielAndrewsMP Read online at

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

The tyrant is gone. A great day for small businesses in Victoria. #smallbusiness #franchise

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Media release following on from the nine news story tonight. Retweet or comment below 👇 READ IN FULL -

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Received this via email.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Melbourne lockdown: Jim’s Mowing vows to work, fight fines

Jim’s Mowing contractors vow to work, fight fines

Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman says there will be “widespread civil disobedience” if harsh stage 4 lockdown measures in Victoria are extended beyond September 13.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim’s Mowing boss demands meeting with Daniel Andrews

Jim’s Mowing boss Jim Penman is demanding an “urgent meeting” with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, claiming he was leaving small business owners “facing financial ruin”.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Written response to yesterday's announcement by @DanielAndrewsMP READ ONLINE -

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

It's about time I throw my hat into the ring! #auspol #premier #victoria

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim's media release on the class action. You read the full version online at You can also #ASKJIM tonight about it via the @JimsGroup Facebook page from 7 PM AEST

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Open letter to the @VictorianLabor MP's. READ ONLINE -

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

The Greens want to wipe out student debt and make university free. They want to burden battlers with high taxes so they can deliver more wealth to the elites! #auspol

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Amazing double standards. Picture sent in via a member of the public to Jim directly. #DoubleStandards

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Open letter to @DanielAndrewsMP number 3 You can READ ONLINE at

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Open letter to the members of the Victorian Legislative Council. You can contact those on the list or RETWEET this at them. View online -

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Thanks for having me on @sunriseon7 appreciate the platform. #jimsgroup #sunrise

Sunrise

@sunriseon7

3 years

Jim's Mowing founder @thejimpenman has blasted the Victorian government for a "stupid and senseless" decision to ban mowers from working alone during lockdown.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

It's time for a new challenge! The Jim's Party has launched and you can see the full announcement video on our @JimsGroup YouTube channel where I outline my policies. #JimsGroup #auspol #Victoria

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

New initiative launched today with our COVID-19 vaccination stickers for our franchisees who would like them for their trailer or vehicle. #jimsgroup #jims #franchise #VACCINE

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

You will see this bus driving around Melbourne soon! #JimsGroup #auspol #victoria

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim's Group has prepared for use, by any Jim's Group franchisee or affected business the following: 1. Application for compensation. 2. Application to VCAT - Review and Regulation List DOWNLOAD THE VARIOUS FORMS FROM -

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

It's time to shake up the regional airlines scene to help support regional Australia. Proudly introducing Jim's Air which will start flights commencing to 16 destinations in mid-2022 with plans of expansions shortly after. It's an exciting venture! #jimsair

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Did you see Jim on Sunrise this morning? Jim talked about @DanielAndrewsMP 's stage four lockdowns and how it is affecting small business! #COVID19Vic #stage4lockdown #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

I'm no rusted on Liberal supporter and like what I'm seeing from Canberra, but doesn't Victoria deserve better government? #auspol #victoria

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

#jimsjabs

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Picture of two maskless council workers sent to me this morning from a person in Werribee. There where there were multiple council workers without masks trimming trees yet our people who work alone with masks cannot. #lockdown #victoria #victorialockdown

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Do you support the current restrictions against sole traders operating when there is no risk of infecting others?

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

A member of the public sent this into Jim via email this morning, thoughts?

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

All hail King Jim! If you would like to be a part of my new country, Jimland visit #jimsmowing #jimsgroup #franchise

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

JIM'S MOWING vs VICTORIA | The legal showdown over lockdown | 7NEWS via @YouTube

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Jim’s Mowing set for massive legal fight

Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman will try a test claim against the Victorian government for compensation over lockdown in a legal move that could “open the floodgates” for hundreds of other business...

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

My open letter to the NSW premier urging her to reconsider allowing solo operators to work when they don't come into contact with a customer. You can read online via - #nsw #nswlockdown #supportsmallbusiness #support

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

I've just authorised payment of $78,585.14 for a construction job done poorly by one of our ex-Franchisees. This is a full refund of the money paid, and is covered by our warranty fund which every Franchisee pays into when joining. No lawyers were involved.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

Do you think this is worth a gamble? #aleague

AGENT A-LEAGUE 🕵️

@AgentALeague

2 years

Sydney FC set for new sponsor following the suspension of The Stars license.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Being 69 is NOTHING like it was supposed to be. I'm full of energy and ideas, excited about the future. Diet and exercise is the key to so much happiness. I would really, really like to do Jim's Health! #jimsgroup #fitness #motivation

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

10 months

Squint closely enough and you can make it out. #JimsGroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

10 months

Jim's Legal is live! #JimsGroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

In case you forgot the date! 😅 Don't believe everything you read or hear online. Thank you for all the donations to Menshed that have been made. We have had a lot of donations for the Men's Shed. #aprilfools #jimland #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

Retirement is a really, really bad idea. I am 70 years old, in perfect health and fitness, and do not intend to retire, ever. I'm actually a lot better capable of running a business than I was ten years ago.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

I did look like the logo! #jimsgroup #brand #franchise

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Talking to the media today to try and help our franchisees stay working.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Do you agree with Jim's views on what makes someone successful? @JimsMowOfficial franchisees are also back operating today. Make sure you request a quote via #jims #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

'The Ape that Understood the Universe' is a clear and fascinating account of how evolution helps us to understand our mating behaviour and much else.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Tested positive for Covid last Thursday. Blocked nose and a thick head for a couple of days, but not even requiring bed rest. Like a mild flu. If you're healthy and double vaxxed, there really isn't much to worry about. Isolation for a week is a pain, but that's about it!

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

Thank you! New Jim’s division in the works.

PoliBard

@PoliBard

5 months

@Thejimpenman @JimsGroup Mate, you're selling yourself short. #JimsPremiers . Go nation wide.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

A ten-year Jim's Mowing veteran who works 3-4 days per week and spends his time talking to the homeless and helping them with their needs. He says $2,500 per week is enough for him. Amazing the amount of human decency and kindness there is all around us. #jimsgroup #jimsmowing

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

I had my first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine last week at a local clinic and we were lucky enough to be allowed to film the experience to help encourage others if they choose. Customers are already asking for vaccinated franchisees before requesting quotes. #vaccinated

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

@andrewbogut @greaterdandy @VictorianCHO @VictoriaPolice Don’t bother, they didn’t respond to my 6 open letters and multiple news stories asking for an answer.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim’s Group had just hit its 4,000 franchise owner! We technically have 4,130 franchisees however, we don’t include franchises that are not operating. #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Then and now!

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

7 months

Let’s be clear, not for me but those small businesses and sole traders affected.

The Project

@theprojecttv

7 months

The pandemic has officially been over for almost a year, and Jim’s Mowing founder @thejimpenman tells us why he is still fighting for compensation from the Victorian government after he was unable to trade during the COVID lockdowns.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Tonight from 7 PM AEST via the @JimsGroup Facebook page

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 months

What has caused the decline in birth rates? @elonmusk #birthrate #birthratecrisis

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

10 months

Jim's Beauty has just launched! 📷 Might get a spray tan.......... #JimsGroup #JimsBeauty

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 months

The birth-rate crisis. #birthrate

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

I was stopped in the car park of our local Laser Tag by an independent mowing contractor thanking me for my actions and saying he'd read my book. It is a special pleasure to be appreciated for my campaign against Daniel Andrews

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Facebook live tonight Q and A from 7 PM AEST via the @JimsGroup Facebook page. Retweet at anyone you think would like to ask me a question. #askjim

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

One from the archives! #jimsgroup #brand #jimsmowing

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Thoughts? #businessgrowth #franchise #ideas #success

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Forty years ago this year I started Jim's Mowing with a $24 investment. One lesson perhaps not stressed enough is that I ALWAYS spend a great deal less than I earn, investing the surplus back into the business and worthwhile areas such as tithing and my research program.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Who else has cold showers? #jimsgroup #Jims

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Very excited to be going into partnership with Dan Cahil as a Franchisor for Jim's Mowing (Brisbane). Dan is a high school dropout who has built one of the best mowing franchises I've ever seen, turning over close to a million dollars a year with sky-high customer service rating

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

A rare find! Fair to say our designs have improved since this one! #jimsgroup #jimsmowing #franchise

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Thanks to everyone messaging us for the #jimsjabs giveaway, we will get back to you shortly. There is a lot of messages and comments! Thanks for the support

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

Full announcement.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

Welcome to Jimland apply to join via #jimsgroup #franchise #jimland

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

I can recall! #victoria #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowners #franchise #danandrews

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Good luck for the season, Jim’s Basketball!

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

Not happy Dan #victoria #auspol

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Just to clarify for everyone, Jim's Air was an April fools joke. However, I do appreciate the positive support and various media enquiries regarding it. It was very nice to think people thought I could actually launch an airline. #jimsair

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Taking place today, you can follow the day on the @JimsGroup Instagram stories. All proceeds to @beyondblue

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

#ASKJIM tomorrow night from 7 PM AEST via the @JimsGroup Facebook page if you would like to discuss.

9News Melbourne

@9NewsMelb

4 years

The multi-millionaire founder of Jim's Group is fighting for compensation for his franchisees by testing a section of Victorian law. His calls are backed by one Liberal Senator, urging shuttered businesses to go after the state for money. @jekearsley #auspol #9News

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

“Of course a wealthy businessman hates a premier that wanted to protect people over profits” Actually, my profits were little affected. The real misery was to the 100,000-plus gardeners and the rest. Interesting that when Andrews shut them down he said 'you can't get your

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

Love the feedback!

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

Case update below, it's very important we take this the whole way for all small businesses. #franchises #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

10 months

Back in the day! #JimsGroup #JimsMowing

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Support your local Jim #jimsgroup #local #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 months

The declining birth-rate is a real worry, @elonmusk can you assist? #birthrate

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Went and had my first vaccination against COVID today at a local clinic. I can report that everything is fine and it was an easy process. #vaccine #vaccinated #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

That's right, all franchisees have my personal mobile phone number. #jimsgroup #franchise #franchising

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

Gardening is great therapy. Spent the last few weekends digging a giant potato patch. In the cold, in winter, even in the rain. Our bodies were designed for discomfort, and we are at our best and happiest when we experience some of it. Life wasn’t meant to be easy.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

4 years

Jim's appearance on @TheTodayShow this morning. Make sure you tune in to #ASKJIM tomorrow night from 7 PM AEST via the @JimsGroup Facebook page. #today #jimsgroup #franchise #smallbusiness

Jim Penman with his appearance on the Today show - www.jims.net

#jims #jimsgroup #yourlocalexpert Jim Penman, CEO of the Jim's Group with his appearance on the Today show about the Victorian lockdown. To learn more about ...

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

We have also screenshotted many pleasant tweets from those who fell for it and will do a video with them next week. Quite a concern how many people with *journalist* and *politician* in their bio fell for it. Stay tuned for that.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Don't worry about BitCoin, Jimcoin is on its way! #jimscoin #crypto

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

🎉 A new milestone for the Jim's Group 🙌 for the first time in our history we have surpassed 4,400 members of the Jim's family in AUS, NZ and CANADA. We are looking forward to cracking that 4,500 milestone shortly. #jims #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 months

Thanks for having me on!

John Lawson

@JohnLawson_TNO

3 months

Jim’s franchise CEO @Thejimpenman joined us to discuss the birthrate crash and possible solutions, epigenetics, Christian politics and expanding humanity’s horizons through the power of science. You don’t want to miss this one! WATCH NOW 🍿

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

5 months

Would I actually enter politics? #jimsgroup

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Retro Jim’s #jimsmowing #jimsgroup #franchise

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Bill Gates is my number one hero. Devotes his life to making the best possible use of his wealth to help the most people, and encourages others to do likewise. His book on avoiding a climate disaster is amazing. Also, admire the way he treats his children.

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

and his absurd lockdown during Covid. Hopefully, in the future, governments will recognise that sole contractors have a right to be treated with respect! #jimsgroup #franchise #smallbusiness

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Spotted out on the street! #jims #jimsgroup #vaccination

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

1 year

For those who haven't caught on, 'King Jim' was an April 1 joke that got leaked a day early. But we will be offering Jimland stamps, currency, passports and knighthoods, with all profits going to Men's Sheds to support mental health. Quite a few gullible people out there!

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

And council gardeners could go on working, thanks to political pull. Concern for people? Give me a break! #auspol #victoria

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Great to see some of our franchisees with there COVID-19 vaccination stickers. It’s not mandatory that they have them, however, we have started this at the request of some franchise owners. #COVID #vaccinated #Awareness #publichealth

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

3 years

Support your local Jim! @JimsGroup supportlocal #franchisees #jimsgroup #smallbusiness

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Jim Penman

@Thejimpenman

2 years

@Ben01950502 In fact it’s actually helped us, record number of franchisees and leads. Many people in training site my stance being a reason for them joining.

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