Send us a text Listen to this incredible episode! You won't regret it. I promise! Paulo Cruz, a hugely successful laundry business owner in Manilla, Philippines, shares his story of starting small in the laundry business with a 250 square foot laundromat and growing from those humble beginnings into a laundry titan. In a captivating narrative style, Paulo weaves his story of starting small, overcoming obstacles, learning, adapting, hustling, growing, and eventually succeeding in the laundry busi...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text Prime Capital's Chris Michalek delves deep into the world of laundromat financing in today's show. Chris answers a ton of questions about financing a laundromat purchase and laundry equipment retools. He holds nothing back. Chris Money, as he's also known, highlights some of your main questions about laundromat financing, including the following, and more: What do lenders need from you to start the lending process? How do you create a winning business plan to ensure your business ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Send us a text In today's episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, host Jordan Berry tackles some frequently asked questions by both new owners and seasoned veterans. Through the Laundromat Resource forums, frequent coaching calls, and networking with owners, Jordan encounters many of the same questions. This episode cuts to the heart of those questions in an attempt to open a dialogue that improves everyone's knowledge and business performance. Here are some of the questions Jordan tackles i...
Sep 22, 2020•46 min
Send us a text Matthew Simmons from Curbside Laundries flexes his MBA in marketing in today's show! An obviously brilliant marketer, Matt gives tip after practical tip on how to market your laundromat, wash and fold services, and pickup and delivery services. If you own a laundromat, take out a pencil and paper and takes furious notes as Matt covers everything from laundromat websites to digital marketing, business operations to intentional mentorship. Plus he simplifies the pickup and delivery ...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Send us a text Ken Wimberly and his business partners are looking to build a legacy with laundromats and love. One laundromat in with aspirations to own over 100, Ken has the mission-based game plan to make it happen! Ken shares the mission behind his laundromat and how he and his partners are implementing their business plan. He shares how he plans to to expand to over 100 laundromats, establishing the Laundry Luv legacy. Perhaps even more impressive is his dedication to his cause, Legacy of Lo...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text In today's show on the Laundromat Resource Podcast, Mark Vlaskamp reveals how he got into the laundromat business by doing everything backwards. He shares the tough lessons he learned and how he's working his way backward to where most owners start out in the coin laundry business. Despite going in the wrong direction, Mark and his partners have found incredible success and in this show Mark shares his secrets of how they built a thriving business in two distinct major metro areas...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text Faced with bankruptcy and a clean slate, Jeffrey Sanchez buckled down to make some major changes in his life. In this show, Jeff shares his dream of leveraging laundromats to propel his financial destiny forward. In addition to Jeff's compelling story of his financial journey, today's show also meets head on with the illusive hunt for the free laundromat. Jeff explains his experience and wisdom with finding free laundromats and shares what he's learned from his boots on the ground...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Send us a text Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show18 The King of Pick-up and Delivery, Rick Rome, holds nothing back in this information packed show. Rick found a unique path in the laundromat industry, one that led him to eventually close down his laundromat to the public. His store focuses solely on pick-up and delivery, and he does a TON of it! In this show, Rick shares why he changed his business model and what that experience was like. He talks about how other laundromat owners i...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Send us a text Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show17 In today's episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, we take a break from interviewing owners to talk about how laundromats can create wealth for you. There are a lot of things you can do with your money, but we think that investing in a laundromat just might be the best thing you can invest in. By the end of this episode you'll see exactly how laundromats create wealth and how you can leverage this opportunity to create financial...
Aug 11, 2020•37 min
Send us a text Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show16 He started from the bottom now he's here! Today's guest, Rick Siegrist, worked his way up the laundry ladder from mechanic and attendant to now owning a laundromat and multiple businesses. As he tells his story, he highlights the value of hard work and perseverance to put him on the path to financial independence. With a goal to retire in 10 years, Rick shares his strategies are helping him succeed in the laundromat business in orde...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text Today's guest, Nick Chapleau, takes a look at your business with fresh eyes and a new perspective on the Laundromat Resource Podcast, show 15! Not only is this show incredibly informative, it is also a really fun show, despite Nick being a former lawyer! A first for the podcast, Nick does not own a laundromat and never has! He does, however, work with a lot of laundromat owners to help them grow their businesses through his company, Starchup. It is through that lens that Nick come...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text At 29 years old, Curtis Lyons is a multi-laundromat owner and real estate investor with aspirations of big growth going forward. In this episode of The Laundromat Resource Podcast Curtis tells us how he found himself owning multiple laundromats and rental real estate at such a young age. Curtis is an inspiration to the many young investors and business owners out there because he has found success despite his young age. In this episode he shares his secrets to success and his simp...
Jul 21, 2020•46 min
Send us a text JD Dixon, from Nashville, Tennessee, shares his unique perspective on laundromat ownership as a multistore owner and equipment distributor. JD not only brings the wisdom that he has gained from owning his own stores, he shares the lessons that he has learned from the countless other owners that he has helped succeed along the way. With a perfect track record of successful laundromats that he has worked with, JD knows exactly what it takes to run a successful laundromat. Open and h...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Send us a text 2020 has thrown some real surprises at the world! Everyone has been affected to one degree or another, and the laundromat business is no exception. In this podcast episode, we are going to take a look at how to take back 2020 and take charge of our businesses. Laundromat Resource is dedicated to helping you find financial freedom through laundromat ownership and in this episode Jordan reveals the 4 steps he is utilizing to grow his businesses in the second half of 2020. These 4 st...
Jul 07, 2020•30 min
Send us a text In Show 11 of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, host Jordan Berry reflects on 6 of the most impactful lessons learned from the first 10 episodes of the Laundromat Resource Podcast! There has been more wisdom shared in the featured interviews so far than could be compacted down into one review, but these 6 takeaways were some of the most life-changing for Jordan. What have you learned from the first 10 episodes of the Laundromat Resource Podcast? Share your lessons learned on the fo...
Jun 30, 2020•31 min
Send us a text If you have a desire to succeed with laundromats it only makes sense to learn from the best. Well, today, you get to learn how to run your laundromat from the BEST! Luke Williford is on the show today! Luke is well known in the industry and for good reason. Luke and his family own and operate 37 laundromats! You read that correctly. Luke and his family own 37 laundromats! Luke has a passion and even an obsession for customer service, operational efficiency, and employee training a...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text What would you do if you lost your first business 5 days after owning it? That's the situation that Ross Dodds found himself in after a full year of preparation leading up to purchasing his first laundromat. Listen to his riveting story from triumph over obstacles to devastating disaster, and clawing his way back to prosperity. Ross is an open book who freely shares his hard-earned wisdom on how to run successful laundromats, give back to the community, and grow a small business e...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Send us a text Host Jordan takes the mic today to address a huge issue plaguing laundromat owners throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Business is down significantly for many laundromats and many owners are at a loss for what to do to stay afloat and recover. Today's show is meant to serve as a perspective shifter. As laundromat owners we have two potential responses: We can play defense and hope to ride things out. We can take some initiative and be proactive in our approach to this new shift in o...
Jun 09, 2020•32 min
Send us a text Branden Unnerstall is an All-Star! Today he shares the incredible wisdom he's gained from growing up in the laundromat industry from diapers to now owning 10 laundromats in 2 states. All before 30 years old! In this episode we talk a little bit about what it's like growing up in the laundromat industry, how his family has scaled to building their 10th laundromat, and what his secrets are to his early success! This episode is packed with great advice for those wanting to buy a laun...
Jun 02, 2020•50 min
Send us a text Today we sit down with true legends in the laundromat industry for a Part 2! David and Donna Stark have been in the laundromat industry for 40+ years and have played just about every role in the industry there is to play. Not only incredibly knowledgeable about the industry, David and Donna are both genuine people. You're going to love hearing their stories and you're going to learn a ton that will help you find financial freedom in the laundromat industry! David and Donna Stark a...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text Today we sit down with true legends in the laundromat industry! David and Donna Stark have been in the laundromat industry for 40+ years and have played just about every role in the industry there is to play. Not only incredibly knowledgeable about the industry, David and Donna are both genuine people. You're going to love hearing their stories and you're going to learn a ton that will help you find financial freedom in the laundromat industry! Interview Starts: 6:40 Secret Sauce:...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text In this episode Jordan takes the mic to address some criticisms of the podcast and of Laundromat Resource in general. In addressing these criticism, he hopes to open up conversations about where the laundromat industry is right now, where it should be, and where it is going in terms of the availability of information, the cooperation of owners, and the unity of the industry. To weigh in on the conversation, head over to the show notes at LaundromatResource.com/show4 and leave a co...
May 12, 2020•37 min
Send us a text From Sydney, Australia, we hear from Toby Dankbaar about the start of his adventure in the laundromat industry. With a focus toward being eco-friendly from start to finish, Toby shares the carefully crafted vision he has for his blossoming laundromat and the inspiration behind that vision. Be prepared to be inspired by this upstart who is raising the bar in the laundromat industry. Interview Starts: 4:28 Down to Business: 34:34 Secret Sauce: 52:47 Pro Tips: 57:20 Resources: 1:01:0...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Long-time multi-store owner Dave Menz shares his experience about how he got into the laundromat industry, how his journey took him from small time to big time, and what his plans are to expand from here. This episode is PACKED full of practical wisdom and successful mindsets that will help you propel your business to the next level! Interview Starts: 3:19 Down to Business: 46:58 Secret Sauce: 1:20:23 Pro Tips: 1:23:55 Resources: 1:29:15 Links from the show: Laundromat Resource Fo...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text In this inaugural episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, host Jordan Berry shares his vision for the podcast and the story of his journey into the world of the laundromat industry. Leaving no secrets, Jordan shares the raw truth of how he got into the industry and why it wasn't as easy as collecting quarters once a week and letting the business run itself. Interview Starts: 6:17 Down to Business: 31:03 Secret Sauce: 33:33 Pro Tips: 39:00 Links from the show: Laundromat Resour...
May 01, 2020•45 min
