Fibrenew Exchange Podcast

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 and his family life. If you're curious about what the first year of franchise ownership really looks like, this conversation is for you.

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 really enjoy what they're doing. They also share advice about partnering with a friend in business and some of the things they've learned. For more info on Fibrenew Franchising: fibrenew.com/franchising To contact Gabriel and Scott: fibrenew.com/omaha

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 how we do on our good days but by how we endure and overcome on our bad days. 2) You got to be involved if you are a franchise owner. There is a low percentage for it to succeed if you will not put time and effort on it. That is why it is important to find a franchise that you love. 3) The power of “do it” is so important. You can be born at any age but you have to do it, believe in yourself and have that level of confidence. Don't be scared in making a mistake, just try not to to the same mistake twice. You will start to grow as you learn from it, it might be hard at first but everything that is worth it is always hard.Enjoy the conversation, and thanks to JLD and the Entrepreneurs on Fire crew!

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 to do. The idea of going back to a 9-5 office grind prompted him to look at alternatives. He discovered Fibrenew through a former co-worker who had opened his own franchise with us, and the rest is history. Sam and Lisa opened Fibrenew Rocklin in January 2023, and in this conversation, they step us through the entire journey to date. From his experience with the initial training to opening their doors to his first few months of operation, what they like and find challenging about running a Fibrenew Franchise, to what the future holds for them and their new venture. If you're interested in learning more about opening your own Fibrenew Franchise, please join us for our next monthly live webinar, where we discuss all things Fibrenew and hear it directly from Fibrenew Franchisees. For dates, details and to register your spot, please visit fibrenew.com/fofYou can always learn about Fibrenew Franchising, including more podcasts like this, watch day-in-the-life videos, read articles, and more, at fibrenew.com/franchising.Until next time, take good care, talk soon, cheers!

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 along the way; they discuss the culture here at Fibrenew, how Mike runs his business, and what the future holds down the road. It's a fantastic conversation and we hope you enjoy listening in! To learn more about Fibrenew Franchising: fibrenew.com/franchisingIf you've been itching for a new favorite podcast, check out: Fibrenew Exchange on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyYou can also hear more interviews and watch videos on the Fibrenew YouTube channelTo contact franchise consultant James Butler: Linked In | WebsiteFor more info on Mike Nonell and Fibrenew Hollywood: Linked In | Website

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 program, the interview process, getting accepted, and ultimately moving to Florida some months later. They also talk about their new life in the Sunshine State, how they've got their business off the ground, some best practices for running a business with your spouse, and much more. We hope you enjoy listening in to this conversation with Jared and Leigh, cheers! PS: If you're interested in learning more about the E2 Visa Program or have questions about franchising with Fibrenew, we'll be happy to help! Get in touch with us here!

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 go back! We discussed how Bill appreciates Fibrenew's scalability and how he makes that work around his family's schedule, how he found his technician and how they work together today, and how he consistently talks about his business with his neighbors, his fellow church members, and his doctor and how those conversations help fuel his business. Bill's business is thriving today, and he's focused on keeping it profitable and simple. He loves running his Fibrenew franchise, which clearly shows when you listen to him speak about it. Stay tuned to the end of the conversation because Bill shares a personal goal that he's striving for that is unique and inspiring for the long haul. We hope you enjoy listening in to the conversation. For more information about Fibrenew Franchising, visit: www.fibrenew.com/franchising

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 many fond and funny stories of his earliest memories of his mom working the business and how she handled it all. Carla shares some sage life and business philosophies that have served her well. We talk about how they have structured their business, from their technicians, office administrator, their shop setup, the type of work they do, and much more. They also share how they work together as mother and son, what lines need to be drawn to make it work, and what the future holds for their franchise. You can reach out to Carla and Diego on Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In. If you're interested in hearing more podcasts with Fibrenew Franchisees, please subscribe to the Fibrenew Exchange on Apple, Spotify, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Remember that each month, we hold live webinars with Fibrenew Franchisees, where we discuss all things Fibrenew Franchising - from the work we do, our products, training, support, marketing, technology systems, and much more. To register your spot, hop over to fibrenew.com/franchising/research/webcasts - we look forward to seeing you there!

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 operating his Fibrenew business, and much more - it's a really great conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening in! If you're interested in learning more about Fibrenew Franchising, please visit: fibrenew.com/franchising

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 August 2022. At the time of this recording, Jorge was in his 8th month of operation as a franchisee. He spoke about what his experience has been like to date, shared some of the best parts, some the frustrating parts, and talked about what he's planning for in the future. We hope you enjoy listening in, and if you're interested in learning more about Fibrenew Franchising, please visit: fibrenew.com/franchising

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 13th franchise in the US when they came on board in 2002. The way their partnership works is that Pat operates the family farm, and Ann operates the Fibrenew business. They will, of course, periodically help each other out on either side of the fence, but for the most part, Ann runs the franchise as a sole owner-operator. In this conversation, Ann talks about the 50/50 split she's established between commercial and private work and how that helps her manage the cash flow in the business. We also touch on goal setting. We talk about mid-west customer service etiquette, building rapport with clients, how to this day, she remains a student of the business, and what she's thinking about when it comes to eventual succession. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Ann.

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, and what they suggest as advice to those entering their first year of business or those in their first year of business with Fibrenew. We hope you enjoy listening in as it was a very insightful conversation, cheers!

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 rollercoaster ride of unorthodox team-building exercises, mind expansion practices, and some deeply vulnerable moments together as a company. In this chat, you'll hear a replay of these moments, what Delatorro himself observed about us as a company as well as some of his personal insights on professional development.It was of course an energetic and fun talk - as it always is with Dr. Delatorro and we hope you enjoy listening in.PS: if you're a Fibrenew Franchisee, we've made Delatorro's latest book available for you on HIVE. If you're not a Fibrenew Franchisee, we highly recommend you check out his book "Shift Into a Higher Gear" wherever you get your reads or listens. It's a powerful and impactful book with timeless lessons and takeaways.

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 partners. When all three of them were getting to a point where they were spending too much time in the business, instead of working on the business, they all knew it was time to hire an admin. So, they banded together and hired a shared admin who now quarterbacks each of their businesses handling inbound phone calls, emails, and texts, creating quotes, handling scheduling, invoicing, and much more. It took a load off their shoulders and helped make way for them to generate more business each week.In this conversation, you'll hear how JT, Mat, and Mark have structured everything with their shared admin, how the technical logistics work, how they pay her, and also just how valuable and vital she's become to their businesses. We hope you enjoy listening in as there are many great insights to be had, cheers!

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, billing, bookkeeping and more. He reached a point to which wearing all those hats was not sustainable for the long haul. So he made a switch and hired an admin to quarterback the organization and day-to-day logistics of running the business. Fibrenew Vancouver was transformed the moment Erin Jackson came on board. She helped pave the way for Brian to do more work, which increased his revenue, stayed more organized, was able to take proper vacations, and have more family time.In this conversation, you'll hear how Brian and Erin have structured everything and about Erin's changing role in the business today which continues to open up more opportunities. We hope you enjoy listening in, cheers!

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 franchise system. In this conversation, you'll hear how they work together every day, either working on jobs as a team or splitting duties and doubling up on revenue-generating activities. You'll hear how it took Joanie a few years before coming on board with Todd full-time in the business as well as how much they truly enjoy working together every day. Todd and Joanie are an inspiration in how they run their business as a partnership and we hope you enjoy listening in, cheers!

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, Steve was in his 4th year of business and had scaled his operation to include 12 employees, 3 vans on the road, and a storefront shop. He's living proof that when you execute a plan and run your business as a business, with enthusiasm and integrity, you can reach great heights with your own Fibrenew enterprise.Steve shares many insights in this conversation on how he's done it. We hope you enjoy listening in, cheers!

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 team, they're very successful in their franchise and they have a lot to share about their journey through business ownership together.You can find Warren and Stephanie at fibrenew.com/imn or at facebook.com/fibrenewindymetronorthCheers!

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 in a very crowded market and were stagnating due to what Robert refers to as a lack of support and resources. That's where the systems and support of a franchise looked appealing to them and they decided to make the switch and started Fibrenew Hampton Roads in August of 2021. They have lots to share about their journey and offer some sage advice for fellow entrepreneurs looking to start new a venture.

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 investment visa process, and how he eventually found a sense of comfort and belonging not only in a new country but as a business owner with Fibrenew. His story is extremely inspirational - it's one of courage, of risk and reward and hard work with no looking back. If you want to speak directly with Alex, you can find him at fibrenew.com/newport. For any questions about franchising with Fibrenew, we can be found at fibrenew.com/franchsing. Thanks again, take good care, and cheers!

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 stepped through a time machine exercise and imagined winding the clock back to their 1st or 2nd year of operation, and knowing what they know now, what would they be focused on in building and growing their businesses.We hope you enjoy listening in, cheers!

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 featured as a guest. Ben served for 26 years before transitioning into business ownership with Fibrenew in 2021 and he shares his experience in making that switch and what it's meant for him and his family. You can find Bulletproof Veteran Podcast at bulletproofveteran.com and on social as Bulletproof Veteran. You can find more about Fibrenew at fibrenew.com and on social as Fibrenew International.

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 at contendercast.com and you can download, like, and subscribe to his podcast on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your pods. We hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation, take care and cheers!

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 we consider a perfect Fibrenew success story, after building a very successful business, Rick and Lynn have sold their territory to a new owner and are now spending more time with their grandchildren, fishing, golfing, and enjoying time with family and friends.As always, we hope you enjoy this conversation and if you have any questions or comments for Rick and Lynn, you can leave a comment with this episode, or send them a message on Facebook. Take care everyone and cheers!

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 Mary Ann at franwise.net. We're at fibrenew.com and on all the socials of course. We hope you enjoy listening in on this conversation. Take good care and cheers!

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, he's growing a business on his own terms and is having a blast doing it. On this podcast, he shares his experience of the first 6 months of getting his business started and what he has planned for the future. We hope you enjoy!

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 was not balanced at all. “I needed a serious lifestyle change,” she says. So Genevieve looked to franchising for her next step. On her list of “must-haves” was financial freedom and a flexible schedule. When Genevieve first heard about Fibrenew, she says she wasn't really excited about the concept. “Leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration didn't sound very sexy,” she says. But as she dug deeper, she discovered a lot about Fibrenew that she really liked. “I loved the fact that I could scale the business at my own pace,” she says. She also liked the possibilities for different types of jobs and clients. “No two days are ever the same. I love that part,” she says.We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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 we're still able to do with our Fibrenew businesses. You're going to hear from 6 different voices on this show, Al Crnjac of Fibrenew Eastern Ontario, Michael Carter of Fibrenew Loudoun, Chad Hendry of Fibrenew Calgary South, Dan Hoffman of Fibrenew Portland as well as Bruce Nurse and Paul Gingras of Fibrenew's support team. All of them share how they're keeping busy in their franchises, how they focusing on what they can do, how they're adapting to the times, and what they see just around the corner. There is a tremendous amount of collective wisdom packed into the next 29 minutes or so so we hope you enjoy and as always, take good care and cheers!

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 in advance. Joe explains what year one was like, he steps us through all the activities he's done to grow his client list and what's in store for his business just around the corner. We hope you enjoy this conversation and if you have questions for Joe, look him up on Facebook at Fibrenew Evansville and shoot him a message. Cheers!

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 tremendous peer to peer support that exists among franchisees. On this podcast, freshman franchisee, Joey Weber, and senior franchisee Dan Hoffman take us through a recent 3-day ride along they did together in Dan's territory and how the experience was for them both. It was win-win as Joey learned tons and Dan had an extra hand in his business a few days. Conversations like this illustrate the deeply supportive culture we have here at Fibrenew and we hope you enjoy listening in...cheers!

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 topic.In this episode, we hear from Jay and Kelsey Stewart, franchisees who purchased an established franchise. They talk about their experience from the acquisition side of things, right from day one of the process all the way through its completion. With a healthy dose of enthusiasm, they explain how they first learned about the opportunity, how they arrived at a final price for the business, and what they found out after taking the reigns on an established business with hundreds of clients and tons of repeat business. If you are someone who is looking to buy or sell your business perhaps now or one day in the future, we hope you enjoy these two episodes and can glean some info to apply to your own unique situation. Cheers!

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 for 12 years. You'll hear about Glenn's experience with finding new owners, how he worked with our Franchise Development Team to do that, how long the process took, how he planned it all out and what he's doing now that he's a blissfully retired man. If you have any questions about the resale process, we'd be happy to have a chat with you. Franchise Consultant, Jamie Myles is your point of contact and she'll be happy to talk => jamie@fibrenew.com or 800.345.2951 x 102Be sure to check out part 2 where we hear from the other side of the succession fence. Jay and Kelsey Stewart are franchisees who bought an existing territory and they describe what that experience was like. We hope you enjoy this podcast, cheers!

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 annual seminar and it worked better than anyone expected. In May, for the first time ever, we trained 3 new franchisees via Zoom and it worked equally as awesome. On this podcast, we spoke with those 3 Franchise Partners and had them share their experience with virtual training and hear how their businesses took off immediately afterward. We hope you enjoy!

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 how they're helping him stay motivated and on track. We hope you enjoy!

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 insights.

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. He shared many great insights and provided some inspiring ideas on how he's getting back to business safely and methodically. We hope you enjoy, cheers.

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.

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 to listen to the podcast as Derek demystifies the process and clearly explains some of the more common options.

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 astute business person and one of his many talents is team building. He knows that having the right people in the right seats on the bus is key to running a successful business. He's built the unique culture upon which we operate today, he's very passionate about Fibrenew and he always has many great insights to share.

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.

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.