Fibrenew Exchange Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Marsail and Tony Abuaita just after they completed two weeks of Fibrenew training in Calgary. They're the new owners of Fibrenew Irving, Texas, bringing together Marsail's artistic eye and Tony's business experience. At the time of this recording, Marsail was entering her final semester at Texas State University, studying scenic painting. She's used to turning design ideas into large-scale theatre sets, so when she discovered Fibrenew, it felt like a natural extension of what she already loves: taking a vision and making it real. Color, texture, and detail all matter to her—if her name is on the work, it has to be something she's proud of. Tony has built and run multiple businesses since immigrating to the U.S. in 1990, including convenience stores, Dairy Queen franchises, and a travel agency focused on religious group tours. After talking with other Fibrenew franchisees, he saw an opportunity for a flexible, scalable business that his daughter could own and grow. A turning point for Marsail was her first ride-along, restoring a small burn in a Porsche seat. The customer's reaction reminded her of seeing an audience respond to a finished stage production—it proved that this work has real emotional impact. Now, Marsail is preparing to juggle her final semester with planning her new business, aiming to “take Irving by storm” once she graduates. With Tony supporting her on the operations and admin side, they see Fibrenew as both a business opportunity and a way to grow together as a family.For more info on Fibrenew Franchising, visit www.fibrenew.com/franchising

A mother and her son walk into a bar to discuss the idea of opening a business together… oh wait, no, they didn't, because the son is underage. Just 17 years old to be exact! In this Fibrenew podcast, we're in conversation with Robyn and Luke Deering - the mother and son combo behind Fibrenew Cape Coral, Florida. When Luke was just a junior, he knew he wouldn't pursue college after graduating from high school. For Robyn, the tuition money she would have spent on college for Luke was now in question.The two of them spoke about what to do and ultimately decided to open a Fibrenew franchise together. Even though Luke is now in grade 12, he's getting an education in business in the real world. And Robyn gets the satisfaction of running a business with her son. We hope you enjoy listening to the remarkable story that Robyn and Luke share with us. For more information on franchising with Fibrenew, including day-in-the-life videos, articles, and more podcasts like this one, please visit fibrenew.com/franchising

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.

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!

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 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

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

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.

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.

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 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!

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.