Fibrenew : A Day in the Life of Fibrenew Owner Mark Chasteen in Smyrna
How to use this video
This video offers a look at what a typical day may involve as a Fibrenew franchise owner. As you watch, pay attention to daily responsibilities, time commitment, and operational tasks. If this day-to-day view aligns with your expectations, the next step is to request more information and speak directly with the franchisor.
About This Video
This day-in-the-life video follows Mark Chasteen, a Fibrenew franchisee based in Smyrna who is heading into his second year with the brand. Chasteen walks through an actual day on the route: a furniture stain at one home, a buddy's seat repair pickup, a warranty job in Murfreesboro, a seat install in Chapel Hill, and an inbound call about boat seats. The piece is built to give prospective franchisees an unvarnished look at what the work and pace really feel like.
Chasteen comes from emergency services and law school — a former cop with a criminal justice degree who realized in his third year of law school that an ordinary nine-to-five working for someone else was not the life he wanted. He frames the move into Fibrenew as wanting to build the life he actually wanted to live and not be 'that broke kid' he grew up as. That backstory is woven through the day as he explains his drive and work ethic.
The video is candid about the technical reality of the work — qualifying customers honestly about what restoration can and can't deliver, setting expectations that an aniline-stained piece will not look perfect, and working through dye matching, top-coating, and panel repair on warranty seats. Chasteen is also straightforward about losing days being part of any job, framing them against the broader reward of owning the business.