A Day in the Life with Jacob Gregoryk: Inside Fibrenew Calgary North

Ever wondered what it actually takes to run a successful mobile leather, vinyl, and plastics restoration franchise?

In our featured “Day in the Life” video, Jacob Gregoryk, owner of Fibrenew Calgary North, takes us behind the scenes of a bustling, high-stakes mobile service business. From gearing up the van at the shop to executing precision touch-ups inside a private jet and tackling large-scale condo hail damage, Jacob’s schedule proves that no two days are ever quite the same.

Watch the full video below to see how Jacob navigates the daily hustle:

From Zookeeper to Franchise Owner

Jacob’s journey into small business ownership was not a traditional one. Originally working as a zookeeper, a severe car accident left him unable to continue in his previous career.

Through family connections, he linked up with Shawn at Fibrenew Central Alberta and began working as a field technician. After honing his craft under the guidance of veteran team members, Jacob stepped up as the head technician for Calgary North before ultimately purchasing the franchise.

A Typical Day on the Move

While Jacob loves routine, the variety of projects he tackles each day keeps the work engaging:

• Morning Prep at the Shop: Every morning starts with a routine stop at the shop to inspect inventory, lay out the day’s plan, and touch base with office manager Kyla.
• Mobile Furniture Restoration: Tackling targeted repairs, such as removing old, faded aftermarket repair products from a customer’s furniture, properly cleaning the surface, and applying custom color dyes for a seamless finish.
• Private Jet Interior Touch-Ups: Heading out to the hangar to perform precision cleaning, vinyl repair, and color restoration on high-end aircraft interiors, bringing heavily trafficked surfaces back to factory-new condition.
• Commercial and Residential Hail Damage: Managing large-scale property damage projects at local condo complexes, coordinating with lead technician Lucas to complete high-volume window and shake repairs.
• End-of-Day Wrap-Up: Cleaning tools, reviewing daily progress with Kyla via phone, checking in on newer technicians, and getting quotes prepared for incoming inquiries.

Key Takeaways and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Running a growing mobile franchise requires strategic delegation and a strong support network. Jacob shares a few valuable insights for anyone considering franchise ownership:

• Leverage the Network: Business ownership can feel daunting, but Jacob emphasizes that you are never truly on your own. Between corporate support helplines, technical training, and “The Hive”, an online community of fellow franchise owners help and advice are always available.
• Build the Right Team: Scaling successfully means knowing when to delegate. By investing time into training skilled technicians like Lucas and working alongside versatile team members like Kyla, Jacob is able to maintain a healthy work-life balance and take weekends off.
• Maximize Downtime: Whether waiting for color dye coats to dry or transitioning between job sites, efficiency is key. Using downtime to upload before-and-after photos or prep upcoming materials keeps field operations running smoothly.

Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?

If Jacob’s journey inspires you to take control of your career and build a business of your own, take the next step today:

• Want to learn more about owning a Fibrenew franchise?
  • Visit Fibrenew Franchising.
• Want a deeper dive into how our business model works?
  • Reserve your spot at our next live Focus on Fibrenew webinar by visiting Focus on Fibrenew.