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The Laundry Nerd podcast, formerly known as Laundromat Insights, explores laundromat ownership, and laundry technology, while uniting all us ”Laundry Nerds” who geek out over turns, G-Force, cycle modifiers, and all things laundry. With great return on investment and simple management, the laundromat business has continued to attract new investors...and many of us Nerds. The Laundry Nerd podcast strips away the myths and misconceptions and gives you the real story about what it takes to open and run a successful laundromat business. Leveraging industry experts and laundry owners, “Laundry Nerd” will offer valuable insights for those considering opening a laundry and tips to current owners looking to maximize their own return on investment. Along the way, we’ll chat with industry leaders, and a variety of fun personalities who make this industry great. Laundry Nerds unite!
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EPISODE 41, Are You Feeling Lucky?
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7 days ago
Alex Bloom has built exceptional customer loyalty through great staff, attention to detail, and having some fun with one specific equipment feature. Learn how he’s a firm believer in tapping a bit of luck to increase success.
*The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
EPISODE 40, Soaps or a Coke
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Vending Manager at Lightning Laundry in Little Rock, Arkansas, Collin Craig, joins the Laundry Nerd Podcast to talk about his job and his role in a recent commercial for the laundromat (you can watch it here). Oh, and did we mention that this laundromat professional is our youngest-ever guest. How young? Take a listen.
*The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights

Friday Apr 04, 2025
EPISODE 39, The Laundromat Girl.
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
The Laundromat Girl, AKA Cami, is a TikTok and Instagram influencer bringing attention to our industry. On this episode of the Laundry Nerd podcast, she joins us to talk about her journey from full-time nurse to laundromat owner and social media star.
*The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
EPISODE 38, Financing Made Easy
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode we learn about buying a laundromat with a well-worded note ... oh, and laundromat financing options, courtesy of Ana Figueroa, Manager of U.S. Financial Services for Alliance Laundry Systems.
Note: The Laundromat Insights podcast will have a new name and look in the days ahead...stay tuned.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
EPISODE 37, Social Media Marketing
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Brittany Centers, owner of Centers Social, sits down to talk about her work in helping laundromat owners market their businesses using social media platforms.

Friday Jan 03, 2025
EPISODE 36, Craig’s List and TikTok, Part 2
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
In part two of our chat with Carlos Ochoa, we’ll learn how he got his start in TikTok and what he’s sharing through his Laundromat Money account.

Friday Dec 06, 2024
EPISODE 35, Craig’s List and TikTok, Part 1
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Carlos Ochoa had built an amazing following with his Laundromat Money TikTok account and in this episode, we’ll learn more about his business and how he came to open a laundromat.

Friday Sep 20, 2024
EPISODE 34, A Truly Unique Laundromat Story, Part 2
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
In part two of this series, we learn how Tim’s approach to the business started with the end in mind and a goal of supporting a good cause.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
EPISODE 33, A Truly Unique Laundromat Story, Part 1
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Newcomer to the industry, Tim Richardson, joins us to talk about his laundromat business, set to open this fall. In part one, we hear about his background, including time as a Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Deputy.

Thursday May 02, 2024
EPISODE 32, Think Small
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
While many new investors want the large square footage locations out of the gate, small footprint stores can be highly profitable. Yumi Ryoo, senior account executive with Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution West Region, joins us to talk zombie mats and small store potential in the Los Angeles market.