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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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Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Dave Menz, AKA the Laundromat Millionaire, is back for part two of our conversation. This time around we chat operations, books, and the Laundromat Millionaire Conference.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Dave Menz, AKA the Laundromat Millionaire, wears many hats – successful business owner, author, podcaster. In this first of a two-part series, we talk about how his start in life in Flint, Mich. equipped him with the grit to overcome hurdles and achieve success on a variety of levels.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Big Waves Laundromat in Santa Monica made an immediate impact when it opened in 2020. It’s owner, quickly fell in love with the business and began planning for a second location. In this episode, we’re joined by Wade Hickok to talk about the new location and what new owners should know about expanding to store number two.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In the laundromat business, going it alone can be costly. This is why a full-service distributor is so important. We’re joined by Justin Meerman, sales manager at Hynes and Waller, Inc. in Marlboro, Md., and Mike Fox, sales manager at Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution (formerly Washburn Machinery) in Chicago to talk about what full-service distribution means for laundromat owners.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) is the backbone of the laundromat industry, and it has a definite pulse on its overall health. In this episode, Brian Wallace, president and CEO of the CLA, discusses topics such as the current state and future of the industry, Laundry Cares Foundation, and frequent flyer miles.
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Quality doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of a concerted effort to accept nothing less than excellence. In this episode, Brad Nye, vice president of operations, discusses how his team turns out consistently great products each day.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Coming off a year of historic low interest rates, 2022 could be more challenging with inflation and possible rate hikes. Jeff Harvey, manager of U.S. underwriting for Alliance Laundry Systems sorts it all out for us.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
The laundromat business continues to see franchise options introduced to markets. In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Bowe, former General Manager of franchise and retail operations and current Speed Queen Laundry Advisor with 25 years of experience in the laundry industry, who discusses the company’s beginnings in laundromat operations with company-owned stores, the learnings gathered from that time, and the transition to the franchise option of today.
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Capitol Quick Wash owner, Jason Dodge, has a wealth of industry experience. In this episode, he shares learnings and insights on a variety of topics, including how technology has streamlined his management.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
What’s it like opening a business during a pandemic? We’ll find out in our chat with Aaron Helms, owner of The Washroom Coin Laundry in Van Buren, Arkansas.