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With great return on investment and simple management, the laundromat business has continued to attract new investors. “Laundromat Insights” 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, “Laundromat Insights” 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 a few of the leaders who make this industry great and hear their stories.
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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.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Less than a year in, Jessica Haney’s Jess’s Laundry Wash and Fold in Lake Dallas, Texas has a booming wash-dry-fold business. In this episode we’ll chat about her commitment to customer service, what she looks for in employees…oh, and we’ll learn just why customers rave about the smell of her laundromat.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
While many new investors come to the laundromat business later in life, Mike Gilley jumped in very early on…like high school age early. In this episode he shares that initial start and how he built Laundry & Tan Connection into an enterprise spanning several states.