Fibrenew Exchange Podcast

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.

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/franchising

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To contact franchise consultant James Butler: Linked In | Website
For 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!

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!