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Fibrenew

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World-wide leaders in the restoration of leather, plastic & vinyl. Franchise opportunities available everywhere our service is needed.

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Episodes

  1. Territory Expansion, Changes and Moves with Jamie Myles

    This podcast is a recorded Huddle Call we held on the topic of Territory Expansion, Territory Adjustments, and Territory Moves. Jamie steps us through all the available options available, things to think about, and generally how it all works. The main takeaway here is that if you are considering...

  2. Focusing On What Can Be Done In Q1

    Welcome to 2021 and welcome to a new season of the Fibrenew Exchange Podcast. In this episode we cover the topic of staying focused, staying positive, and keeping busy in Q1 of 2021. With various forms of shutdowns and restrictions in place in different geographic areas, it's amazing how much…

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  3. Joe Day Activity Breeds Activity

    In this episode, we sat down with Joe Day of Fibrenew Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. At the time of this recording, Joe was just shy of the one-year mark of operation of his Fibrenew business. He’s now booking 5 digits worth of revenue each month and has a schedule that’s booked out two weeks...

  4. Peer To Peer Franchisee Support

    Here at Fibrenew, we have many support channels and resources like our support team, our online Technical Library with videos and manuals and discussions, we have weekly huddle calls, we have periodic seminars, training opportunities, and more. But one resource we can't leave off that list is the...

  5. Resale Buying Experience

    Welcome to the 2nd installment in this 2 part series on Franchise Resales. In the first episode, we heard from Glenn Vanderploeg, a former franchisee who sold his franchise business. We heard about his experience from the seller's side of the fence and some sage advice that he had to offer on the...

  6. Podcast #32: Franchise Resale Selling Experience

    Welcome to part 1 of a 2 part series on the topic of business succession with Fibrenew. On this installment, we talked with Glenn Vanderploeg and had him describe the good feeling he had upon selling not 1, but 2 Fibrenew territories that he owned and operated for 12 years. You'll hear about...

  7. PPE & Professionalism

    Part of our professional image has come to include wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). This is the same as having a vehicle wrap, wearing a Fibrenew shirt, our ID lanyard, and more. Not only in terms of optics, PPE is the single best way we can enter businesses and homes from a safety...

  8. Cal Wirch's 6 Points of Light & Operating Through Covid-19

    Cal Wirch of Fibrenew Burnaby in Burnaby, BC wrote a pragmatic and inspirational document called ‘6 Points of Light’. It serves as a guide and reminder to Cal on how he wants to operate his business through this period. On this episode, Cal explains the deeper meaning of each point and describes...

  9. Franchisee, Derek Trefry on Business Activity Through COVID-19

    We're having conversations with Franchise Partners to understand how they're navigating this period - what's happening now, and what their plans are moving forward. In this episode, we talked with Derek Trefry of Fibrenew SW Nova Scotia. Like many of us, Derek's business was upended in March when...

  10. COVID - 19 Anthony Fragola

    We're having conversations with Franchise Partners to understand how they're navigating this period - what March and April looked like, what's happening now and what their plans are moving forward. In this episode, we sat down with Anthony Fragola of Fibrenew Alleghenies in central Pennslyvania.…

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  11. Michael Wilson on the state of the world

    Fibrenew CEO, Michael Wilson always has a thought-provoking stance on the state of world, and during this time of COVID-19 he shares his most recent thought-stream with us. We hope you enjoy.

  12. The Seat Shop + Fibrenew Partnership

    Fibrenew has teamed up with The Seat Shop to offer you a simple and efficient mail-order automotive seat skin replacement when you need it. If a seat is beyond repair but you still want to help your customer, The Seat Shop can be an excellent option for you. On this episode, we talk with The Seat...

  13. BoothCovers.com + Fibrenew Partnership

    Fibrenew has teamed up with Boothcovers.com to offer you a simple and efficient mail-order upholstery service for your hospitality and medical clientele. On this episode, we talk with Boothcovers.com CEO, Kevin Campbell to discuss the partnership and explain how it works.

  14. Life & Business with Michael Wilson

    In this special edition podcast, we sat down with Fibrenew's CEO, Michael Wilson. We talked about team building, the state of Fibrenew, the opportunity ahead of us all, perseverance and much more. You'll be sure to enjoy!

  15. Mat Meade on Account Based Medical Work

    'Just get after it' is Mat's advice when it comes to medical work. On this episode, he goes into more depth on what that means exactly - from getting the work, to billing, to schedules and more. He uses the same concept as 'walking a car lot' in medical facilities. Identifying the work that needs...

  16. Ted Barac on Business Growth Secrets

    Ted Barac has built a successful Fibrenew Franchise in Minneapolis. Coming from a past career in the restaurant business, he has been able to apply much of what he learned in food service around customer service, pricing, billing, turn around and more to his Fibrenew business. On this podcast…

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  17. The Importance of Google Reviews with Brian Marks

    Google reviews are the custodian of trust. Social proof and feedback from previous customers is worth their weight in gold and then some. Not only in the eyes of customers but as a means of hiking your search engine rankings up the results ladder as well...and the more reviews you have, the…

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  18. Nashville Mash Up Podcast - Team Work 101

    On this episode, we sat down with the 3 man team from the greater Nashville area. Franchise partners JT Thompson, Mark Chasteen and Mat Meade all own and operate their own franchises but work together as a team, servicing Nashville and area as a cohesive unit. When it comes to teamwork, these…

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  19. Getting Busy with the Fibrenew Field Training Program

    Scott Neal of Fibrenew West Central New Jersey surpassed what was his 18 month sales target in just 3 months by following the Fibrenew Field Training program (AKA: Apprenticeship Program) On this episode, he shares his experience and feedback about the program including: - hitting the ground...

  20. Overcoming Adversity: Sam and Penny Torres's Story

    Sam and Penny Torres of Fibrenew Tampa have been running their business for some and have seen and done it all when it comes to Fibrenew. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows and everything in-between. On this episode, we discussed: - becoming strictly mobile to increase profitability…

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  21. Simple Service / Sales / Marketing Tips & Tricks

    Warren and Stephanie Rosenthal share some simple but oh-so-effective sales, service and marketing tips & tricks. You'll want to have a pen and paper handy for this one! On this episode, we discussed: - things to think about before doing a sales call: deliver 'wow' + show you care - how using…

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  22. Dan Hoffman on all things RV Work

    ​Welcome to the second podcast we've done with Dan Hoffman of Fibrenew Portland. This time we sat down to talk about RV work and hear Dan's experience, dos and don'ts and a whole lot more. On this episode, we discussed: - gaining trust from RV dealers ad overcoming common objections…

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  23. Power Couple: Rick & Lynn Halpin

    Power Couple: Rick & Lynn Halpin by Fibrenew

  24. Paul Gingras on Working the Plan

    Paul Gingras started with Fibrenew in 1986 as a technician. He soon after purchased his own franchise in Ottawa and immediately began scaling his business by adding technicians and building relationships with dozens and dozens of businesses in his territory. With all this experience, he's the…

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  25. Fibrenew's Resident Scientist: Len Lampert

    A chemical engineer by trade, Len Lampert is Fibrenew's resident scientist. He heads up our R & D Department and was the creator of the formula database that serves as the heart of the Color Eye. On this episode, we bring him out of the lab and shine a lime light on him and all he does for Fibrenew.

  26. The Power of Persistence with Eddie Thompson

    "The Power of Persistence" After multiple phone calls and site visits spanning 4 or 5 months, Eddie Thompson earned business from a large hospital in his area. In this podcast, he shares the steps he took. It's all about persistence. Key take aways from this conversation: - he made 4 - 5 phone...

  27. Michael Carter on Automotive Work

    "A Happy Frame of Mind and a Hard Shell" - This episode is all about automotive work - how to get it, ins and outs of working with managers, wholesale pricing vs. retail pricing, weather conditions and more. Key take aways from this conversation: - it can take 10+ times of visiting the same…

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  28. Business Building with Senior Franchisee Shawn Callin

    In this podcast we talk with seasoned Fibrenew franchisee, Shawn Callin of Central Alberta. Shawn's central philosophy: "If you treat your business like a business, you'll get paid as an owner. If you treat your business like a job, you'll get paid like an employee" Key take aways from this...

  29. Automotive Work - The Hoffmans Talk Shop

    Dan and Micah Hoffman of Fibrenew Portland do a lot work in the automotive space - not just cars and trucks but RVs as well. In this podcast we discuss: - approaching new clientele - the concept of 'walking the lot' - pricing strategies and how to bundle services - how getting recurring work is…

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  30. What is a Fibrenew Sales Call?

    On this episode we posed the question 'what is a Fibrenew sales call?' to: Paul Gingras, Dan Danforth, Craig Burton, Bill Metropol, Dan Hoffman and Al Crnjac. Each one has a slightly different answer but the common through line was the importance to always be selling - everyday. They also shared...

  31. Finding The Right People To Talk To with Ronnie and Suzette Seetin

    In this edition we talk with husband and wife team, Ronnie and Suzette Seetin from Fibrenew Sunflower in the Kansas City area. Since 2010, the Seetins have been building a booming business that now offers a full array of services with a focus on medical work. Last year they did $450,000 in sales...

  32. Customer Service & Building a Business with Al Crnjac

    In this edition we talk with Al Crnjac who owns two Fibrenew franchises. All told, he and his business partner Claude Charron of Fibrenew Outaouais have 10 technicians and 10 vans on the road in the greater Ottawa area and work across multiple markets. Today his Fibrenew Eastern Ontario business...

  33. All Things Fibrenew with Franchisee Matt Schmidt

    In this first ever Fibrenew Podcast, Matt Schmidt shares stories and insights on how he transformed his business from a once cash-poor operation to one that consistently does $28,000 - $30,000/month in revenue. He talks about the way he has set up his business to be diversified across multiple...

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World-wide leaders in the restoration of leather, plastic & vinyl. Franchise opportunities available everywhere our service is needed.

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World-wide leaders in the restoration of leather, plastic & vinyl. Franchise opportunities available everywhere our service is needed.

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