Reblog: Fibrenew restores, repairs leather, vinyl and more

The cat ripped the leather couch. The dog chewed up the boat seat. Hail smashed holes in the vinyl siding on the house. Does one have to replace these things, or live with a repair that doesn’t match the rest of the object?

Shane and Trina Hickman, new owners of Fibrenew of Great Falls, offer another option: they will restore and repair the item, and then dye it to match perfectly.

“Anywhere there’s leather, plastic, or vinyl, if it’s repairable, we can repair it,” says Hickman.

They bring a new-to-Great Falls franchise called Fibrenew. The products and techniques were developed and tested in Calgary, Alberta, and have been used since 1980. Although there are presently 350 franchises across North America and in five countries, people from Great Falls will see them for the first time at the 2016 Home and Garden Show and Sale.

Hickman is enthusiastic about the environmentally-friendly possibility of helping individuals and businesses repair their items rather than send them to the landfill. He can’t promise that they will come back looking like new, but he says it will be close .... read more!

Freedom To Be His Own Boss

 When asked; Why Fibrenew? Franchisee Henry Garner responds; Because being a Fibrenew franchisee means you’re your own boss, you’re part of a supportive head office, and no two days are alike.

Since opening Fibrenew Alpharetta in 2012, Henry Garner has become the go-to guy for leather, plastic and vinyl restoration in the area. How does he know he provides solid service using top-of-the-line products? “The only time I ever really hear of my competition is when they’ve screwed up and someone calls Fibrenew to fix it!” he says.

There were a few components of Fibrenew that drew him to the franchise in the first place. First, the freedom to be his own boss was compelling. Garner admits this is something he appreciates every day. “If I had someone telling me what to do or looking over my shoulder it would drive me crazy!”

Leather Furniture Redye By Fibrenew Second, he immediately recognized the encouragement for success from head office. When recalling his early exploration into the company, Garner says, “I was really impressed with the support Fibrenew had. I remember before I purchased the business I was talking to the support team about the process and they genuinely cared about me being part of this.” And even after opening the doors to Fibrenew Alpharetta Garner received the same support from the franchise team. “One of the many things I appreciate is how quickly you can get somebody on the phone and how there is always someone there to answer questions.” read more!

From Banker to Business Owner, Fibrenew Franchisee Takes Charge

Josh Colwell admits he felt stuck in his former career. As a banking professional, his days were habitual, standardized routines where he was confined to his office. “I enjoy people, but the banking system isn’t really about that,” he explains. For 10 years he plugged along, supporting his wife as she started her online retail business. Colwell looked here and there for new opportunities that would allow for more interaction with people, and after reconnecting with an old friend he finally found what he was looking for.

Daniel Sheetz owned a thriving Fibrenew franchise and invited Colwell to join the business as his technician. Wanting to return to his farming background, Sheetz was looking for someone with passion and drive to take over Fibrenew Central Iowa as leader in leather, plastic and vinyl restoration. Colwell found the hands-on, creative problem solving elements of his technician’s role as a welcome surprise. “It was something that was missing from my day-to-day life. I really enjoyed it.”

Ten months into his technician’s role, Colwell purchased the business. “It was the right time. I knew it was an opportunity that doesn’t come along often, so I figured, ‘Let’s go.’” With the support of his wife, he has earnestly embraced his new role as entrepreneur, setting — and achieving — high standards for his Fibrenew Central Iowa franchise. The quality of the brand is something Colwell takes pride in being part of. “I am a big believer in our products and what we do. The [Fibrenew] trainers and support team help push me to another level of proficiency and raise my standards.” read more!

Sofa Psychology Infographics

Sofa Psychology Infographic created by Consignment Northwest

Do you know that choosing your sofa tells something about you? Do you prefer loveseats? Chaise lounges? Reclining sofas? Sofa beds? Leather couches? What about colors? Red? Black? Yellow? White? See this infographic and find out! Know more about leather furniture repair in http://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/.