Brad Papworth – Franchisor Profile 2025

Hi, I’m Brad, and I’m here to help people like you build a successful business and create the lifestyle you want.

I started out as a hands-on franchisee myself, so I know exactly what it takes to grow a thriving Jim’s Pool Care business from the ground up. Today, I lead the Jim’s Pool Care Sydney East region, supporting a team of high-performing franchisees and helping them achieve their goals every step of the way.

About Me – Sydney Regional Franchisor

My journey with Jim’s Pool Care began with a brand new ‘greenfield’ site, working poolside as a pool technician and building my own successful business. Since taking on the Sydney East region in 2018, we’ve grown from a small group of 3 to a strong team of 10 franchisees … and there’s still huge potential for more franchisees.

Before joining Jim’s, I spent over two decades in education, including leadership roles, business-building inside schools, and large international research projects in psychology and education.

That experience taught me how to create simple systems that optimise business efficiency and allow talented people to thrive … and that mindset flows through everything I do with Jim’s Pool Care today.

How I Support Pool Care Franchisees

While I still enjoy jumping on site to solve technical challenges when needed, a big part of my role now is mentoring, training, business coaching, and helping franchisees grow and scale their operations.

When you join Jim’s Pool Care Sydney East, you’re not just starting a business, you’re getting a support crew behind you. From day one, I’m here to help with everything from technical pool care know-how to business strategy, customer service tips, and smart ways to scale your income.

Starting a new business can feel a little daunting, especially if you’ve been used to working for a boss and getting a regular salary. It’ll take hard work, determination, and commitment … because at the end of the day, it’s your business. We’re here to guide you, but we won’t run it for you.

How long does it take to build a thriving business? To be honest, it can take up to 3 to 5 years to build up your franchise to a level where you’re really happy with your customer base, your weekly workload, and your annual revenue. That’s the same for any new business. I’m here to show you how you can shortcut the process using the Jim’s franchising model. But at the end of the day, it’ll be up to you.

My role is to mentor you through that journey … helping you stay focused, build strong foundations early, grow your knowledge & skills, and keep moving towards your goals.

I’m passionate about helping every franchisee not just succeed, but truly enjoy the lifestyle, freedom and opportunities that come with owning their own Jim’s Pool Care business.

You’ll get practical, real-world support. Not just from me, but from other franchisees, the top suppliers in Australia, a proven franchise system, and a brand trusted right across Australia.

What’s Unique About the Jim’s Pool Care Style of Business

Sydney’s East offers one of the highest concentrations of residential pools in the country. From Watsons Bay to Botany Bay, Lugarno, and up to Homebush, there’s no shortage of work – and strong demand for high-quality, professional pool care. And the customers we’re after are willing to pay a good price for a premium service.

Jim’s Pool Care offers a unique advantage over other types of business with two income streams:

1. regular & one-off pool maintenance and chemical sales, and
2. high-ticket retail sales and installation of pool equipment.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for motivated people who are ready to work hard, focus on customer service, and build a rewarding, profitable business with the backing of Jim’s.

My Strengths as a Franchisor

I’m here to help franchisees succeed by bringing a combination of:

• Technical knowledge – I’ve spent a lot of time training and learning from the best in our industry and I’m always happy to get hands-on and support franchisees on site when needed. My role is to help you develop the skills and confidence to tackle new jobs that come your way.
• Business innovation, systems & strategy – I love helping franchisees set up smarter systems, think strategically, and find new ways to grow their business.
• Focus on lifelong learning – the best businesses never stop improving. I believe ongoing learning is the foundation of ongoing success – in business and in life – and I work hard to create training and mentoring opportunities that help franchisees continually improve.

Let’s Talk!

Keen to see if Jim’s Pool Care is right for you?

If you’re ready to learn more about joining the Jim’s Pool Care Sydney East team, give me a call to discuss. If that chat piques your interest, then come out for a day on the road – no obligation – and see firsthand what running a Jim’s Pool Care business is really like and if it’s a good fit for you.

Brad Papworth