Former Accountant Buys His Own Business: Fibrenew Guelph-Cambridge

When Mark Huizinga first considered purchasing a franchise, one of his main considerations was lifestyle flexibility. He wanted to ensure that making such a transition would still allow him the ability to enjoy his family, keep volunteering as a basketball coach, and take an extra day off in the summer for a round of golf. After researching Fibrenew he realized the company was a great fit. “It’s hard work, but it’s also more of a nine-to-five opportunity rather than a 24-hours a day,” he says, adding that “Loyalty is also important to me. I didn’t see that in my old job, but I do with with Fibrenew.”

Huizinga’s “old job” he refers to was as a financial analyst with the country’s largest grocery store. In that role, he learned how to manage people, a bit about the franchise industry, and even sales strategies. But his most memorable work experience goes back to when he was a young man assisting his dad, who was a bricklayer, with his projects. “Working with him gave me the knowledge to just figure things out. He taught me work ethic — I don’t like half-assed, or ‘good enough.’” Purchasing Fibrenew Guelph-Cambridge means Huizinga can work with his hands and solve problems for his customers as the leader in leather, plastic and vinyl repair and restoration for the area. Read more!

Fibrenew: Expert Leather, Vinyl, and Plastic Repair and Restoration

Call/Text: 919-891-4999 -- or -- Email: nrwf@fibrenew.com for a free estimate today. Please include photos and your address.

Fibrenew is a flat rate, niche service, low overhead franchise business opportunity with 240 + locations in operation. We have exceptional franchise opportunities available across the country and are currently seeking budding entrepreneurs who are ready for business ownership.

If you are looking to break out of the office or workplace and be your own boss, enjoy the freedom of a flexible lifestyle and build a solid financial future for you and your family, Fibrenew may be the unique opportunity that you’re looking for. For more information visit us at https://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/about-fibrenew/.

Furniture Repairman Makes House Calls on Bike Lugging 100 Pounds of Tools

UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN — It’s possible to have almost anything delivered home in the Big Apple, from Chinese food to Christmas trees to karaoke machines.

Now, New Yorkers can add a new delivery option to the list: a personal home visit from a leather furniture repairman.

Saul Shapiro, a longtime bike enthusiast, travels on his 7-speed from his Upper East Side apartment to any Manhattan location to fix clients’ worn and torn sofas, chairs and ottomans.

He hauls about 100 pounds of equipment, including an airbrush painting system, behind his bike in a trailer he built by combining three carts, road-ready wheels and a strong hitch.

“I’ve had people stop me and say, ‘I love your cart,’” said Shapiro, a former engineer and public relations staffer who opened the city’s first franchise of Fibrenew, a company that specializes in repairing leather and vinyl upholstery.

“One woman stopped to ask me where I bought it because her husband is always trying to drag a telescope around on his bike.” continue reading here!

Franchise Business New Career Opportunity With Fibrenew

Every budding entrepreneur dreams of finding a business opportunity that’s unique in the market, has flexible work hours and of above all, presents the chance to build a dependable cash flow positive enterprise.

If you are looking to break out of the office and be your own boss, enjoy the freedom of a flexible lifestyle and build a solid financial future for you and your family, Fibrenew may be the unique opportunity for which you are looking.

Fibrenew is a market leader in the restoration of leather, plastic and vinyl. We are a home-based, mobile franchise service that caters to the aviation, automotive, commercial, marine, medical and residential markets. There is leather, plastic and vinyl everywhere that becomes damaged through normal wear and tear – in homes, offices, vehicles, hospitals, clinics, gyms, restaurants, hotels and much more.

With all these potential revenue streams and high demand for our services across so many markets, our company and franchisees have grown and thrived through every rise and fall of the economy. That really speaks to the fact that there is always a need for our services. Continue reading!

Texan Makes His Move & Purchases Existing Fibrenew Franchise

 

When Elliot Berk took over the Fibrenew Northeast San Antonio franchise, he was prepared to jump in full steam ahead. “It was nice to have built-in business already, but …” he pauses and laughs, “you have to be prepared to play catch up. My advice for people taking over an existing franchise: the first few months you’re going to spend a lot of hours catching up. But the more prepared you are at the start the better off you’ll be in the long run.”

It was inevitable that Berk would become an business owner. He worked years for an oil company, loading and discharging barges. The six-days-a-week, 12-hours-a-day shifts were pretty tough on the Berk family. He also has a diverse background in the hospitality industry, so was looking for a career shift that would allow him more freedom for family time as well as more customer service and one-on-one interaction.

So an online search led Berk to the Fibrenew website, where he was intrigued with the possibility of owning his own leather, plastic and vinyl restoration company. Shortly after filling out some forms, Berk found himself on a ride-along with now fellow franchisee, Craig Burton of Fibrenew Metro Austin. “We were discussing the possibilities to be had with Fibrenew, the demographics, incomes, stuff like that. That was a big seller.” As it turns out, Fibrenew Northeast San Antonio was for sale at the time, so Berk made his move.

The transition also means moving cities: Berk’s wife is still living in Corpus Christi, where he commutes to each weekend, but they will soon be completing the move to Schertz. “San Antonio is the fifth largest city in the U.S. It’s growing leaps and bounds,” Berk remarks of the potential his franchise has. With a large residential market, he’s also breaking into the restaurant and RV industries. “Now that I’ve been doing this for a while, I am actually getting a taste of where I can go with it.”

It’s been a lot of change for the Berks, but it’s all positive. “Everyone I talk to at Fibrenew is just as excited about this as I am,” Berk says. “Every time I call with a question, I get an answer — someone’s always there.” In fact, when reflecting on his training at Fibrenew’s head office in Calgary, Berk says he was impressed with the overall attitude of the entire Fibrenew team. “The enthusiasm everyone has… the belief everyone has for what we are doing, it’s unbelievable. I try to expend that enthusiasm at my level also.” 

Source: Texan Makes His Move & Purchases Existing Fibrenew Franchise

Successful Fibrenew Franchise Owner Balances Work & Home Life

Ann Benes and her family were looking for a small business franchise opportunity that would help supplement their farming income. Ann’s husband Pat was initially going to be the one running the business. The plan was to use the flexibility of owning and operating a Fibrenew franchise while he continued to operate the family farm. However, over 14 years later, Fibrenew Lincoln is now operated by Ann while Pat works the farm full time. The flexibility factor is still a huge perk for their family as Ann is able to work around the kids’ school and extra curricular schedules and still have plenty of extra family time.

A typical day has Ann seeing her children off to school in the morning before taking her Fibrenew vehicle out to complete various types of Fibrenew leather, plastic and vinyl repairs for her customers in and around Lincoln. Ann structures her schedule so she’s able to be home shortly after her children arrive home from school. This is when she tackles the day’s paperwork and answers emails and return phone calls. For now, it is a successful framework. When asked what the future holds for the Franchise, Ann says she just takes it year by year. As with any small business owner, their goal each year is to see growth. Down the road, one of their children may want to take part in operation or they will look at the possibility of selling the business...continue reading!

Congrats to Our Fall 2016 Graduates!

Fibrenew continues to grow and expand our franchise base across Canada and USA. Congrats to the fall of 2016 graduating classes and newest franchise owners. We welcome you aboard the team!

Photo 1 left to right: Michael Carrigan of Fibrenew North Naples and Frank Costantino of Fibrenew Pittsburgh East

Photo 2 back row: Doug Bartsch of Fibrenew Surrey White Rock (left to right) Kristin and Mike Ozmon of Fibrenew South Knoxville / Elliot Rubinsky of Fibrenew Lower Bucks / Elliott Berk of Fibrenew NE San Antonio

Photo 3 left to right: Terry Black of Fibrenew St. Charles / Jeff Butler of Fibrenew Central Arizona / Julie Kapugi of Fibrenew Asheville / Kevin Carlson of Fibrenew Katy / Mike Taylor of Fibrenew Saskatoon

Photo 4 left to right: Jeff and Kim Gebhart of Fibrenew Conroe / Eddie Thompson of Fibrenew Norman-Ardmore

Source: Fibrenew Franchising

Former IT Support Specialist Turned Mobile Leather Repair Man

Since 2011, David Hunter of Fibrenew West Metro Denver has been building his Franchise on a foundation of hard work and exceptional customer service.

Before starting his Fibrenew Franchise, David worked in IT, managing desktop support. That is a far cry from the restoration project on a 5’ tall elephant he recently completed for a client. The diversity of what he does in his Fibrenew business is something he really enjoys – everyday is something new.

He typically starts his days at his home shop and then goes where the day takes him. Some days it’s completing hands-on repair work in the field and other days he tackles sales calls, networking and administrative tasks. Freedom and flexibility were two key components that brought David to the Fibrenew franchise business opportunity, and they are still important to him now.

David recently hired on a technician to help with a particularly large project, 275 pieces to be exact, for the Ritz Carleton Hotel in Denver. He plans to one day have a couple permanent technicians working with him, but he still expects to see another year or two of steady growth before he gets to that point.

David says a willingness to devote time and a commitment are needed to get a new business off the ground. After 4 years into the venture, he feels the investment he made in his Fibrenew Franchise business has been well worth it.

Source: Fibrenew Franchising

From a Background in Manufacturing to Fibrenew Franchise Owner

At Fibrenew we are big on supporting one another. In doing that, we would like to share spotlight interviews with our amazing franchisees. Today we are talking looking at Steve Kostecki and his Fibrenew Franchise of Inland Empire, California.

Steve came to the Fibrenew family after a long and successful career in the plastics manufacturing industry. He spent the last few years in his previous job as VP of Operations, supervising three plants that made plastic bottles for the pharmaceutical and vitamin industries.

The Inland Empire Franchise has been in operation since 2009. Steve says there is no such thing as a typical day for him. Each day brings something new. Some mornings he is in his office, in the afternoon he may be on the road criss crossing his territory which spans the very eastern edges of the greater Los Angeles area . . . more of the story here!

Operating from Vans and Trucks to a Bike and Trailer, Fibrenew Franchisees Make it Work!

UPPER EAST SIDE — It's possible to have almost anything delivered home in the Big Apple, from Chinese food to Christmas trees to karaoke machines.

Now, New Yorkers can add a new delivery option to the list: a personal home visit from a leather furniture repairman.

Saul Shapiro, a longtime bike enthusiast, travels on his 7-speed from his Upper East Side apartment to any Manhattan location to fix clients' worn and torn sofas, chairs and ottomans.

He hauls about 100 pounds of equipment, including an airbrush painting system, behind his bike in a trailer he built by combining three carts, road-ready wheels and a strong hitch.

“I’ve had people stop me and say, ‘I love your cart,’" said Shapiro, a former engineer and public relations staffer who opened the city's first franchise of Fibrenew, a leather repair franchising company that specializes in repairing leather and vinyl upholstery. . .read more!

Fibrenew Welcomes Australian Master Franchisee

Fibrenew International is pleased to announce our new Master Franchisee in Australia, Mr. Dean Carroll. Dean comes from a background in accounting and will now head Fibrenew’s operations in Australia from his office in the Melbourne area.

Fibrenew has exceptional franchise opportunities available throughout Australia. For more information, please visit: www.fibrenew.com.au

Source: Fibrenew Franchising

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 Portland 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. . . continue reading!

Saul Shapiro: Fibrenew Manhattan Central

Saul Shapiro was a materials engineer and a broadcast technologist before he opened his own leather, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise business with Fibrenew. Shapiro’s story is unique because while most of his fellow franchisees operate their businesses from vans and trucks, Saul’s mode of transportation for his on-site service business is a bicycle and trailer. In this 3:40 video, we follow Saul on his bike to a leather repair job in a customer’s home on Manhattan’s upper west side.

Are you looking for a new career where you can be your own boss and take charge of your financial future? Come and join us at https://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/.

Residential: leather furniture repair, sofas, couches, chairs, loveseats and footrests

Damaged leather couches, chairs and sofas, whether torn, worn, ripped, faded, is chewed by a dog, or scratched by a cat, can be restored by Fibrenew. Blemishes on leather furniture such as burns, stains, holes and cuts can also be renewed. If you’re looking to change the color of your leather furniture, turn to our expert color matching and re-dye services. We offer mobile leather furniture repair service to your home or business. Ask us for a quote!

What Goes With Leather Furniture?

If that hide-covered sofa is making you seek decorating solutions, we’ve got just the pairings for you.

Leather chairs, sofas and ottomans tend to be big, comfy and classic — no wonder they’re a popular choice for living room furniture. But too much bulky leather upholstery can make a space look dark, heavy or just … boring. Wondering what to put with all of that brown or black leather? These ideas should help.

Photo by Taylor Jacobson Interior Design - Look for transitional family room design inspiration

1. Rich painted walls and a Moroccan rug. Peacock blue is a bold (but highly livable) choice for walls, especially in a smaller room — the intense hue enhances and uplifts dark leather pieces. Pair it with a goes-with-anything Moroccan rug, an organic wood table and a gallery wall.

Photo by Cory Connor Designs - Browse transitional living room ideas

If you have wood bookcases or cabinetry in the room, consider painting these pieces to match the walls. Or, for a subtler effect, paint only the backs of the bookcases or the interiors of the cabinets. Wild card: peacock blue and orange. Take rich peacock-blue walls up a notch by adding contrasting Hermès-orange accents. Try a pair of footstools or X-benches, or furnish a window seat with bold orange cushions, as shown here.

Photo by Morrison Homes - Look for contemporary living room pictures

2. Black, gray and texture. To keep things interesting in a neutral space, it helps to really play up texture and shine. Try smoky mirrored or reflective furniture (or a mirror on the wall); a soft, low-pile rug; and a plush faux-fur throw. Shades of gray, black and white make easy partners for a brown leather sofa. . . read more!

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!

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!

The different uses of leather

Leather is a material we see all the time; on furniture, in clothing stores and even on accessories. When it comes to accessorizing with leather, there are a ton of great options for everyone out there. Here are some great ways we have seen leather used recently.

The leather jacket: Since the days of James Dean and beyond, the leather jacket has become a fashion staple. Whether it is in traditional black or assorted bright colors, the leather jacket is a fashionable way to keep warm and make a statement.

Phone/iPad Cases: Leather for phones is a blossoming trend; on Pinterest, tutorials for how to make your own can be found. Since the growth of the smart phone, cases have become more of a fashion statement than a necessity. A quality leather case provides protection for the phone as well as a classic statement of good taste for the owner.

Briefcases: Staying organized at work is something many people struggle with and a briefcase can be an excellent option for keeping things in order to and from the office. Many of the more stylish briefcases are made with genuine leather, giving them a professional and high class feel.

Journals: Leather journals are hardly a new product, but lately there has been a huge revival. Writers can be seen scribbling down ideas for the next great story and artists are often spotted sketching in large leather-covered books. The leather journal is a great way to keep your private thoughts and ideas stylishly safe.

Pillows: A well-placed throw pillow can brighten up just about any decorating scheme. Leather throw pillows have been spotted everywhere lately. The lasting quality of the leather is great for pillows that are likely to get moved around a lot, and there is something undeniably classic about a rich leather fabric in any room. . . continue reading!

Chatham-Kent, Sarnia, Windsor Franchise Business Opportunity

Does this describe you?

• Are you ready to be your own boss?
• Do you like to work with your hands?
• Do you enjoy relationship selling?
• Can you distinguish colours adequately? (not colour blind)

We are looking for a partner in Chatham-Kent / Sarnia / Windsor.
Come join our franchise team! 

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. With all these opportunities across so many markets, our company and franchisees have grown and thrived through every rise and fall of the economy. That really speaks to the fact that there is always a need for our services.

Fibrenew, a recognized and respected global brand:

Since 1987, Fibrenew has been the industry leader with the development of exceptional leather, plastic and vinyl repair products and restoration techniques. The combined knowledge and experience of our 200+ franchisees around the world is unparalleled. We have expanded our global presence to include franchise units in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia.

When you are awarded a Fibrenew franchise, you will receive:

• An exclusive protected territory
• Use of Trade name and Trademark
• Access to proprietary products and methods and manuals
• Comprehensive training program
• Complete inventory and equipment
• Stationery and marketing package
• Personal website and online marketing support
• Ongoing Technical Support via phone and internet
• Access to our Technical Library
• Continuous education, support via seminars, workshops and conferences

A Fibrenew franchise in Chatham-Kent / Sarnia / Windsor offers:

• Flat-fee franchise model
• Low overhead, home-based mobile business
• Cutting edge research & development
• Exclusive service and product line
• Flexible lifestyle and work schedule – you set your own hours
• Being part of winning team with a proven business model

Source: https://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/chatham-kent-sarnia-windsor-fibrenew-franchise-business-opportunity/