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Fibrenew Exchange Podcast
by Fibrenew
Welcome to the Fibrenew Exchange Podcast where we connect with franchise owners and industry partners in discussing business ownership, the ups and downs along the way with running a franchise and a whole lot more. With 285+ franchise locations, we are the worldwide experts in the restoration of leather, plastic, and vinyl, thanks for listening in!You can find us at: fibrenew.com or on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and YouTube as Fibrenew International. We hope to chat with you soon!
Episodes
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Lessons from 80+ Years of Fibrenew Experience
In this episode, we sit down with longtime Fibrenew franchisees Al Crnjac (34 years), Michael Carter (24 years), and Ann Benes (24 years) to explore what it takes to endure and succeed through decades of economic uncertainty. From 9/11 to the 2008 recession, through COVID and today's shifting...
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A Father's Investment in his Daughter's Fibrenew Business Venture
In this episode, we talk with Marsail and Tony Abuaita just after they completed two weeks of Fibrenew training in Calgary. They're the new owners of Fibrenew Irving, Texas, bringing together Marsail's artistic eye and Tony's business experience. At the time of this recording, Marsail was…
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Adventure, Hardships, and Resilience: Trevor and McKenna's Journey
2022 was a gigantic year for Trevor and McKenna. They finished their schooling, wrapped up their jobs, got married, and decided to move from their native California to Florida, to start a business and begin an exciting new chapter in their lives. Their positive mindsets and sense of adventure are...
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Why a High School Senior and His Mom Started a Fibrenew Franchise
A mother and her son walk into a bar to discuss the idea of opening a business together… oh wait, no, they didn't, because the son is underage. Just 17 years old to be exact! In this Fibrenew podcast, we're in conversation with Robyn and Luke Deering - the mother and son combo behind Fibrenew…
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Fibrenew + Florida = Jerry Mainstone's New Life
Jerry Mainstone started his franchise in central Florida in January of 2022 after he and his wife, Lindy, moved from Michigan to escape the winters there. It was a great lifestyle move for the Mainstones, but it ended up being a solid business move as well. in this podcast, Jerry tells us how...
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RJ's First Year in Franchising: Wins, Challenges, and Lessons
In this episode, we sit down with RJ Hogan of Long Island, NY, as he reflects on his first full year as a Fibrenew franchise owner. RJ shares candid insights about launching his business, the lessons learned along the way, and how becoming his own boss has brought new energy to both his career…
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Buddies in Business: Gabriel and Scott from Fibrenew Omaha
Gabriel Ruiz and Scott Sarver are buddies who decided to start a Fibrenew Franchise together in 2022. They now own not one but two territories in Omaha, Nebraska. In this podcast, they talk about what led them to the idea of starting a franchise together, how they run it today, and how they…
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Born at 40: Allen Odvody Feature Interview with JLD from Entrepreneurs on Fire
Allen Odvody was a corporate employee with 20 years of experience who turned to entrepreneurship with Fibrenew. Driven by innovation and creativity, Allen is always seeking new adventures, aiming to inspire and make a difference. Key Take Takeaways from this Conversation: 1) We are not defined by...
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From Office Drones to Franchise Owners: Sam and Lisa's Bold Leap into Fibrenew
In this installment of the Fibrenew Exchange, we sat down with Franchisees Sam and Lisa Orpillia of Fibrenew Rocklin, just north of Sacramento, CA. After working from home for a year and a half during the pandemic, Sam's previous employer called him back to the office - something he didn't want…
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What Franchisee, Mike Nonelle Knows About Fibrenew
This addition is a podcast takeover and an interview that originally aired on the Best of The Best in Franchising podcast series. Host James Butler talks with Fibrenew Franchisee Mike Nonelle about a whole bunch of things - including his transition into franchise ownership and what he's learned...
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From Toronto to Florida: Jared and Leigh's E2 Visa Experience with Fibrenew
In this podcast conversation, Jared Drummond and Leigh Smith of Fibrenew Hernando County recount their experience with applying for and getting accepted into the E2 Visa program for entry into the US as a business owner. You'll hear Jared and Leigh describe the requirements of the E2 visa…
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Bill Bedsole Bet on Himself, and It's Paying Off!
In this episode, we are in conversation with Fibrenew Franchisee Bill Bedsole of Fibrenew Palatine in the suburbs of Chicago. Bill started his franchise in September 2018 and hasn't looked back since. In this chat, he talks about how he made the switch from corporate America and how he'll never…
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The Mother-Son Franchise Powerhouse from Mexico City
In this edition, we talked with the mother-son franchise powerhouse team of Carla Ceron and Diego Rosales Ceron of Fibrenew Mexico City. Carla has been operating Fibrenew in Mexico for over 20 years. Diego was just three years old when his mom started the business, and in this podcast, he shares...
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From Middle Management to Fibrenew Franchise Ownership, Dave O'Brien
This edition is a podcast takeover and a rebroadcast of an interview that Fibrenew Franchisee Dave O'Brien has with Adam Robison of NW Arkansas Business Radio X Podcast. Adam had Dave explain what he was doing before opening his Fibrenew business, what he now enjoys best about owning and…
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From the Military to Fibrenew: Jorge's Figueroa's Journey
Jorge Figueroa of Fibrenew Osceola, FL transitioned to Fibrenew after a successful career in the military. After being away from his family for so many years, he was ready to be at home and wanted to be his own boss. He found that perfect fit with Fibrenew and ultimately opened his franchise in...
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Owner-Operator Franchisee, Ann Benes (Episode 6 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
Thank you for joining us for installment 6 of 6 in a miniseries focused on showcasing the various types of business models that exist within Fibrenew. Ann Benes of Fibrenew Lincoln, Nebraska, has been a proud owner/operator of her franchise for over 20 years! Ann and her husband, Pat, were the…
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Rookie Business Owners Robert & Chelsey Pegram (Episode 5 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
At the time of this recording, Robert and Chelsey Pegram had just marked their first anniversary of being Fibrenew franchise owners - and they couldn't be happier. In this conversation, you'll hear Robert and Chelsey's recap of what year one of business was like, what they learned along the way,...
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Peak Performance Expert & Fibrenew Friend, Dr. Delatorro McNeal
On this special edition podcast, we had the honor of sitting down with internationally renowned Peak Performance Expert, best-selling author, and keynote speaker, Dr. Delatorro McNeal. Delatorro joined us at our HIVE LIVE Franchise Convention in Nashville where he took us on an emotional...
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Team Approach: Nashville Area Franchisees Do It Right (Episode 4 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
Thank you for joining us for installment 4 of 6 in a miniseries focused on showcasing the various types of business models that exist within Fibrenew. Nashville area franchise owners, JT Thompson, Mat Meade, and Mark Chasteen are not only Fibrenew friends and neighbors, they are true business...
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Owner + Technician + Admin Model in Fibrenew Vancouver (Episode 3 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
Brian Fitzgibbon owns and operates Fibrenew Vancouver. He purchased the business in 2010 and for eight years ran the franchise as an owner / operator - taking care of everything in the operation. Doing the repair work, fielding all inbound inquiries, marketing and sales, handling the scheduling,...
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Husband & Wife Power Team: Todd and Joanie Penhollow (Episode 2 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
Thank you for joining us for installment 2 of 6 in a miniseries focused on showcasing the various types of business models that exist within Fibrenew. Todd and Joanie Penhollow of Fibrenew Central Oregon are a shining example of how a husband and wife team can and should work within Fibrenew's...
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Empire Builder: Steve Geddes (Episode 1 of 6 in the Fibrenew Business Models Miniseries)
Thank you for joining us for installment 1 of 6 in a miniseries focused on showcasing the various types of business models that exist within Fibrenew. Steve Geddes of Fibrenew Kelowna, BC is someone we consider to be an Empire Builder in Fibrenew's franchise system. At the time of this recording,...
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Building a White-Glove Service Business: Warren and Stephanie Rosenthal
Thanks for joining us on another Fibrenew Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Warren and Stephanie Rosenthal from Fibrenew Indianapolis Metro-North and hear about their simple and very effective methods for how they've built their business over the years. They work exceptionally well as a…
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Robert & Chelsey Pegram: Entrepreneurial By Nature
Robert and Chelsey Pegram, are Fibrenew franchise owners in Virginia. They vibrate with entrepreneurial enthusiasm and energy and they simply love what they do! Prior to coming on board with Fibrenew, the couple was running their own landscaping business but were having issues finding their place...
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From Brazil to California with Fibrenew
In 2019, Alex Fachinello, his wife and their 2 children sold everything they owned in their native country of Brazil, relocated to Southern California and started a Fibrenew business. In this podcast conversation, Alex talks about their huge leap of faith, how they worked through the E2…
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Planning & Goal Setting
In this episode, we sat down with Fibrenew's support leaders Al Crnjac, Scott Neal, Michael Carter, Chad Hendry, Paul Gingras and Bruce Nurse. We talked about what each one of them is planning for the year ahead, and what they want to achieve and see happen in their own businesses. We also…
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Bulletproof Veteran Podcast Takeover with Ben Burt
This episode is a podcast takeover with Jason from Bulletproof Veteran Podcast. Ben Burt from Fayetteville, NC is a Fibrenew Franchise Partner and he was Jason's guest on the show. The Bulletproof Veteran podcast is centered on veterans and their post-military lives and that's exactly why Ben was...
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Contender Cast with Fibrenew's President, Jesse Johnstone
Contender Cast's Justin Honaman is the host of this particular episode. Fibrenew President, Jesse Johnstone was put in the hot seat for this one, and Justin and Jesse had a great time talking about Fibrenew's history, Jesse's background, Fibrenew's growth, systems, and more. You can find Justin…
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An Exit Interview: Rick & Lynn Halpin
In this exit interview episode, former Fibrenew Franchisees, Rick and Lynn Halpin talk about their 12 years of experience in the business, how and why they got started, the lessons learned along the way, some memorable jobs - both good and bad and share some sage advice as parting words. In what…
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Three Keys to Sustainable Growth Across the Globe
In a podcast role reversal, I was put in the hot seat for this one and was interviewed by Mary Ann O'Connell and her podcast series called 'What's Your F'ing Business - a podcast about franchising'. We talked shop about Fibrenew's history, culture, operations, and a whole lot more. You can find...
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From Retail to Restoration
Stephen Bland worked in grocery retail since he was in high school. After 23 years and way too many hours away from his family, he was ready to make a significant career and lifestyle change so he opened a Fibrenew franchise in east Kentucky. Today, Stephen enjoys much more quality family time,...
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Freedom & Flexibility: From Helicopter Pilot to Fibrenew Franchisee
Genevieve Alexander is the first to admit that she gets bored easily. Given that fact, it makes sense that she chose a career as a helicopter pilot. It was perfect for her for some time, but considering the fact that her husband, Drew, is also a helicopter pilot, the couple's work-life balance…
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Staying Focused, Positive and Busy in Q1, 2021
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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Activity Breeds Activity with Franchisee, Joe Day
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...
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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...
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Resale Buying Experience (Part 2 of 2)
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...
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Resale Selling Experience (Part 1 of 2)
Welcome to part 1 of a 2 part series on the topic of business succession with Fibrenew. On this installment, we talked with former Fibrenew Franchise Partner, Glenn Vanderploeg, and had him describe the good feeling he had upon selling not 1, but 2 Fibrenew territories that he owned and operated...
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Virtual Training With Fibrenew: Feedback from Franchisees
Over our 30+ years of training and supporting Franchisees, Fibrenew has run the gambit when it comes to venue and format in delivering the message, and this past spring, we added a new chapter to that journey with virtual training. In April, we hosted 250+ franchise partners on Zoom for our…
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Fibrenew & COVID-19, Franchisee, Cal Wirch's 6 Points of Light
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...
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Fibrenew & COVID-19, Franchisee Derek Trefry
On this episode, we talked with Derek Trefry of Fibrenew SW Nova Scotia. Like many of us, Derek's business was upended in March when shelter at home restrictions began. Since then, Derek has adapted how he runs his business and maintained a positive attitude throughout. We hope you enjoy his...
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Fibrenew & COVID-19, Franchisee: Anthony Fragola's Thoughts
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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Fibrenew & COVID-19, CEO, Michael Wilson's Thoughts
Fibrenew's CEO, Mr. 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.
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Franchise Funding Options with Derrick Skogsberg of Tenet Financial Group
On this episode, we connect with Derrick Skogsburg from Tenet Financial to talk all-things financing and funding when it comes to starting a franchise business. If you're someone who's looking at investing in a franchise business but you're unclear how to finance or fund the business you'll want…
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On Life & Business with Fibrenew CEO, Michael Wilson
On this special edition episode, we sat down with Fibrenew CEO, Mr. Michael Wilson. In 1987, Michael purchased one of the very first Fibrenew Franchises and ran it for 7 years before purchasing the entire company and growing it across Canada, the US, New Zealand, Mexico and beyond. Micheal is an...
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A Conversation with Franchisee, JT Thompson
Spotlight interview with Fibrenew Franchisee, JT Thompson of Fibrenew Nashville Metro. JT shares his experience with what it's like to go from 20+ years in corporate America to becoming a Fibrenew franchise business owner.
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A Conversation with Franchisee, Jason McDowell
Jason McDowell came from a past career in IT, working long hours and being generally not happy in his work. He found Fibrenew as a franchise opportunity and made the hop into business ownership where he now controls his own schedule and is directly rewarded for his efforts.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Fibrenew Exchange Podcast where we connect with franchise owners and industry partners in discussing business ownership, the ups and downs along the way with running a franchise and a whole lot more. With 285+ franchise locations, we are the worldwide experts in the restoration of leather, plastic, and vinyl, thanks for listening in!You can find us at: fibrenew.com or on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and YouTube as Fibrenew International. We hope to chat with you soon!
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