Reblog: Former Real Estate Agent and Golf Pro Turned Fibrenew Franchise Owner

Scott James was ready for new a experience and something hands-on in a new career. The ability to control his own destiny and set his own schedule were important to him when selecting a new career path. Scott found that and more in Fibrenew and decided to come on board with the opening of Fibrenew North Dallas in the summer of 2015.

Of the many things that supported his decision to invest in his Fibrenew Franchise, the fact that Fibrenew Head Office is dedicated and committed to supporting its franchisees was key – a fact he not only saw himself but was reinforced by the franchisees he spoke with during his research and discovery of the opportunity.

The uniqueness of each Fibrenew project, how each repair is like a new puzzle, was something else that appealed to him. With no more monotonous days in an office, Scott finds each day to be unique and challenging. Currently, he replies on a strong referral base from his satisfied customers to grow his business. Customers like the owner of a BMW who asked him to not just re-dye the leather seats of his car, but had him color over the previously black seats with red dye in some places for a color block look . . . read more!

The Family-Like Support At Fibrenew Was Most Appealing for Jim O’Brien

Today’s spotlight is on Jim O’Brien of Mertztown, Pennsylvania and his Fibrenew Reading Franchise.
When asked what drew him to Fibrenew, Jim mentions the family-like support as the biggest factor. As Jim was exploring the possibility of coming on board with Fibrenew, he talked with several existing franchisees to learn about their experience. After hearing about the great support they receive from Fibrenew head office and reviewing the business model that Fibrenew provided, Jim was convinced that a Fibrenew Franchise was right for him and he made the investment. That and how well the industry fit his personality and interests.

Jim owns several classic cars; three Auburn Cord Duesenbergs from the 30’s, a Plymouth Valiant and a Nash Metropolitan. He has his sights set on blending his love of classic cars with his Fibrenew business and breaking into the classic car restoration industry in his area. For now, he is building his business in the commercial, medical and residential markets...read more!

Fibrenew’s Commitment To The Environment

Long before the marketing departments of many large corporations touted their green nature, Fibrenew was playing its part to help save the environment. The mobile service company, which was founded in 1987, specializes in restoring damaged leather, plastic and vinyl. The company’s service helps save thousands of items from ending up in landfills each year.

“It’s win win.” says the company’s CEO, Michael Wilson. “We have built our business by offering a service that everyone needs. There is leather, plastic and vinyl everywhere that becomes damaged at some point in its lifecycle. Its in homes, offices, clinics, hospitals, boats, planes, trains and automobiles, you name it. Fibrenew helps customers save money, time and the environment by restoring damaged items and we make a living doing it. Everybody wins.” . . . continue reading!

From Tow Truck Driver to Fibrenew Franchise Owner

Evan Kelly of Fibrenew Boulder Golden, is self-described outdoor enthusiast. He was introduced to Fibrenew through a Franchise Broker while he was recovering from a life changing mountain bike accident. He had been in the automotive towing industry for 8 years and he needed something new and different, something more family friendly, but still something rewarding and hands-on in nature. The Fibrenew opportunity with its growth potential, freedom to schedule his own time and green renewal aspects really appealed to him.

He finds the repairs most gratifying, and like many, the color matching to be the most fascinating. When we spoke with him he was working on a 1980 Camaro Pace Car and was re-dying the driver’s seat. Evan spends most of his early mornings doing paperwork and administrative work, and spends his afternoons on restoration projects and making sales calls... continue reading!

Reblog: Interview With Michael Wilson, Fibrenew CEO

Michael Wilson was born and raised in New Zealand. After leaving his home country in 1969, he spent 11 years globe trotting which included 2 years in the outback of Australia, 3 years in the Canadian Arctic and several stints of international yachting in the years in-between. In 1980 he settled in Calgary, Alberta where he married and shortly thereafter, began a construction company. He ran the construction company until 1987 when he re-aimed his entrepreneurial sights on Fibrenew and purchased the very first franchise. In 1994, he and his now late wife, Fran purchased the entire company which at the time had 19 franchises. Today, under Michael’s leadership, our company has grown to over 230 franchises in 5 countries and we continue to expand our global reach each and every year.

Tell us about the Fibrenew franchise concept.

Michael Wilson: We are a mobile operation that specializes in the restoration of damaged leather, plastic and vinyl. What makes us unique is that we are not a reupholstery service. Our products and techniques have our technicians repair holes, cracks, fades, stains, burns, etc. on any type of leather, plastic or vinyl ‘in situ’. This means that we repair the damaged items without having to remove them. It could be on furniture in a home, office or hotel, it could be on a vehicle’s seats, armrests, dashboard or panels, it could be leather, plastic or vinyl in a boat or plane, it could be medical exam tables or gym equipment, etc. We repair it on location and at a fraction of the cost of replacement... Read More!

Reblog: Fibrenew Franchise Opportunity - Franchisee, Michael Owen

Michael and his wife, Heather, have been with Fibrenew since December of 1991. They first bought a franchise business in Vancouver and after starting a family they sold that territory and bought their current territory in South Okanagan. They operate Fibrenew South Okanagan as a husband and wife team with Michael as the technician and Heather as the bookkeeper.

When we spoke with Michael, he reflected on a large job he had completed some years ago for The Bay. They required the repair of 168 sofas in 3 days. In order to get the job done, Michael hired on temporary help and worked 15 hour days over a weekend. It’s this type of commitment that has directly contributed to the growth of his business over the past 24 years. He has put a lot of effort into being a reliable technician and has a built a strong foundation of customer service.

Michael came to Fibrenew because he believed in the business model, saw opportunity in the way the franchise fees were structured and knew that owning his own franchise was a way to control his own destiny. He recommends the Fibrenew franchise to others as it is a wonderful family to be a part of and it has allowed him to make a good living and grow personally.

In the future Michael and his wife will package the business for sale and retire. For now, when they’re not running their business, the Owen family enjoys skiing at Big White Ski Resort in the winter months and spending their weekends on Lake Okanagan with the friends on their pontoon boat.

Michael and Heather exemplify Fibrenew’s work hard / play hard philosophy by owning and operating a thriving business while maintaining a desired lifestyle with plenty of family time.

Source: Betheboss.ca

Fibrenew Conventions, Seminars & Workshops

Fibrenew offers live training and meetings on a regular basis and requires all franchise owners to attend. Besides their educational value, these conventions, seminars and workshops offer everyone an opportunity to meet, network and share valuable business experiences. More on http://www.fibrenew-franchising.com.

All Fibrenew franchisees are trained at our Calgary, AB training center. The 2 week training session is conducted by seasoned technicians who have all owned and operated their own Fibrenew Franchise. All told, our instructors have over over 50 years of combined knowledge.

Ultimate Guide To Leather Infographic

Leather is practically everywhere nowadays. Aside from its outstanding reputation in fashion and furniture, it's also well-known in a variety of industries from home decor and footwear to sports and aviation.

This infographic illustrates the many fascinating uses of leather that we encounter everyday. It likewise shows the best animal sources for leather and the best products that can be manufactured out of them. Fun and informative, this material will show you how leather is utilized not only in fashion, but in other trades like home furnishing and production of sports equipment, as well. Know more about leather and visit us at http://www.fibrenew-franchising.com - Best Franchise Business Opportunity.

Source: Ultimate Guide To Leather Infographic

Interview with the CEO: Fibrenew Franchise - CEO, Michael Wilson

Experts in Leather, Plastic and Vinyl Restoration

Michael Wilson was born and raised in New Zealand. After leaving his home country in 1969, he spent 11 years globe trotting which included 2 years in the outback of Australia, 3 years in the Canadian Arctic and several stints of international yachting in the years in-between. In 1980 he settled in Calgary, Alberta where he married and shortly thereafter, began a construction company. He ran the construction company until 1987 when he re-aimed his entrepreneurial sights on Fibrenew and purchased the very first franchise. In 1994, he and his now late wife, Fran purchased the entire company which at the time had 19 franchises. Today, under Michael’s leadership, the company has grow to nearly 240 franchises in 5 countries and continues to expand its global reach each and every year.

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Fibrenew franchise concept.

Michael Wilson: We are a mobile operation that specializes in the restoration of damaged leather, plastic and vinyl. What makes us unique is that we are not a reupholstery service. Our products and techniques have our technicians repair holes, cracks, fades, stains, burns, etc. on any type of leather, plastic or vinyl ‘in situ’. This means that we repair the damaged items without having to remove them. It could be on furniture in a home, office or hotel, it could be on a vehicle’s seats, armrests, dashboard or panels, it could be leather, plastic or vinyl in a boat or plane, it could be medical exam tables or gym equipment, etc. We repair it on location and at a fraction of the cost of replacement. . . click here for more of the interview!

Reblog: 20 Years in Business and Still Growing

At Fibrenew, we are big on supporting one another. In doing that, we would like to share spotlight interviews with our franchisees. Today we are looking at Dan Hoffman and his Fibrenew franchise in Portland, Oregon.

Dan has been a part of the Fibrenew family since 1995. Born into a family of mechanics, the automotive industry seemed a likely fit for Dan. But after spending some time as a paramedic/firefighter, he opted to start his own Fibrenew Franchise. Today, Fibrenew Portland is a multi-unit business with a hired technician, Dan’s son, and Dan himself. In the next 5-7 years, once his son is done school, his plan is to add more technicians and expand his business. Even after 20 years of operation in the Portland market, Dan recognizes that there is still plenty of room to grow.

Dan says one of the reasons he selected Fibrenew was the quality of leather, plastic and vinyl restoration products and the proven franchise business model. That and the flexibility of being an owner / operator and what that meant for his family’s lifestyle. . . read more!

Fibrenew | Best Franchise Business Opportunity

 

Be part of the fastest growing low cost franchise business the provides great financial opportunity. We are looking for partners in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. Fibrenew is the market leader in the restoration of leather, plastic and vinyl. We are a mobile service that caters to the aviation, automobile, marine, commercial and residential markets. And one of the fastest growing franchising opportunity. Come and join us at http://www.fibrenew-franchising.com!

Reblog: Woman's 'leather' couch a fake despite sales pitch; 'bonded' leather shavings peel after 3 years

If you are on a mission to purchase new leather furniture this article is a must read! If only this lady would of done her research first! We at Fibrenew see these problems every week. There is no repair method for peeling bonded leather. Help us spread the word, post this to you Facebook page, tell your friends and family the facts about bonded leather because many furniture distributors are not! If the mfg tag does not say GENUINE LEATHER then it could very well be bonded or dura blend or fake leather. Fibrenew specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastics, vinyl, and fabric upholstery. www.fibrenew-franchising.com then choose your city to contact a franchise near you we are world-wide. We are here to help. Watch the video here!

Do not use shoe polish on leather upholstery

It is a common mistake to use shoe polish on leather upholstery.  People try to use it on furniture and on their leather car seats, but it doesn’t work.

The leather used in upholstery is tanned differently from the leather in shoes.  It does not soak up shoe polish like shoes do, so the polish will just sit on the surface of your leather and make a sticky mess.

Depending on the type of damage, you may have a number of other alternatives.  Professional leather repair experts can usually fix scuffed, faded, torn or otherwise damaged leather for a fraction of the cost of replacing or reupholstering furniture and auto seats.

There are a number of other home remedies and wives’ tales about using home products on leather.  We do not advise using the following:

•     Olive oil
•     Beeswax
•     Hair spray
•     Markers
•     Window cleaner
•     Finger nail polish remover
•     Disposable cleaning supplies and wipes

Questions or experiences with shoe polish?  Post them in the comments or visit www.fibrenew-franchising.com!

Source: Fibrenew

How to keep auto interior looking new

Eating fast food in your car is unavoidable on some busy days, and we’ve all had those, “Oh crap!” moments when fries went flying all over the car seat.  Although this isn’t unusual or uncommon, it’s probably not something you should brush off too lightly if you have leather seats. Grease and oil, even just the natural oils in your skin, can really add up and cause damage to your leather seats. In fact, oil (from food or just the oil in your skin) is one of the main reasons leather car seats end up looking old and worn.

How does oil damage leather car seats?

There are two main ways that oil causes damage to leather auto seats:

1. Oil combines with little bits of dust and dirt, acting like a fine sand paper that wears down the protective coating on your seats as passengers get in and out of your car.  That protective layer makes your leather seats more resilient to scratches, water and heat damage as well as other types of wear and tear, so, once that layer is worn thin, your seats are more susceptible to all types of damage.

2. When oil gets on your leather seats, especially once it starts to break down that protective coating, it is soaked into the back side of the leather—the part you can’t see.  Over time, the leather will “fill up,” and the oil will rise to the surface. Once the oil saturates the leather, the result is typically ugly oil stains.

How to prevent oil damage to your auto seats

To prevent oil damage, you should clean and protect your car seats 6-8 times a year, cleaning the most used areas more frequently than those that aren’t used very often. Check out our leather cleaning post for tips on leather cleaning and protection.

Additionally, never treat your leather with olive oil, petroleum or any other type of oil. A lot of people do to try to prevent drying, but the oil you use will get soaked up just like any other oil, resulting in spots and discoloration.

How do I get rid of oil damage?

If you find oil spots on your car seats, you can try to remove them by rubbing the area with a soft leather cleaner. You may be able to temporarily remove the spot, but since more oil remains deep within the leather, you will probably see it resurface over time.

Depending on the extent of the damage, a professional may be able to do a more thorough cleaning of the leather seat than you will be able to do yourself, as they have special cleaning tools and processes that can cleanse deep into the leather.

Post any additional questions in the comments or visit us at Fibrenew Franchising.

Source: Fibrenew