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/.

Fibrenew: The Franchise that Drives A Family Business

Michael & Dianna Carter purchased their Fibrenew franchise in 2001 and have driven their success by restoring leather, plastic and vinyl materials in the Loudoun County, Virginia area ever since. By first cultivating strong relationships with car dealerships in their local market, the Carters quickly built a successful family business.

After shifting careers from telecommunications to a driver at UPS, Michael was seeking the perfect self-employment opportunity. He knew he found it with Fibrenew, a franchise that fit both his lifelong passion for automobiles and his desire to be able to enjoy his growing family.

Fibrenew Franchisee Michael Carter“When my wife and I first considered a Fibrenew mobile franchise, we realized we could have both the financial freedom we sought and the flexibility to be available to our kids’ little league schedules, horseback riding lessons and concerts at school,” says Michael . . . read more!

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!