Send us a text Many people drawn to the laundromat industry are searching for an escape from their 9-5 in favor of freedom, flexibility, and financial stability. Brian Riseland is no exception and is well on his way to doing just that. After buying his laundromat using some of his retirement funds using a ROBS, Brian is taking his future into his own hands. And in this interview, he shares his tips, tricks, strategies, and mindsets that have put him on that path to freedom so you can do it too! ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Send us a text Peter Stern has held many roles in this industry. He was an integral player in one of the largest privately held laundromat portfolios in the country, managed a fund investing in laundromats, and now works with Mr. Jeff, a laundry pick-up & delivery franchise getting started in the U.S. Peter joins Jordan on the show this week and shares his long and storied experience in the industry while dropping a TON of wisdom, practical knowledge, and actionable tips for laundromat owner...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Send us a text Register for the conference here: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/laundromat-millionaire-conference/ Laundromat Millionaire Conference Speakers & Panelists podcast episodes: Luke Williford Ross Dodds Alex Jekowski Steve Andrews Chris Michalik Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show83 Show Sponsors AtmosphereTV- 50+ channels of positive, fun TV programming, allowing you to cut your cable bill and create a great atmosphere in your laundromat! Get the registration fee wa...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text The past 2 years have been a wild whirlwind for everyone, especially for small business owners. 2021 ended with some very fascinating developments that have deep-reaching implications for us laundromat aficionados. Jordan is joined by Marc Stern, Chief Lending Officer and Executive VP at Eastern Funding, for this hugely important episode discussing where we're at in the beginning of 2022 and where we're heading this year. Jordan and Marc talk about some hefty topics that will dire...
Jan 14, 2022•59 min
Send us a text This episode kicks off 2022 but it can also kick off the next 365 days of your life. Where do you want to be a year from now? In this episode, Jordan shares a traumatic story from his teen years and relates it to you crushing your goals this year and getting what you want out of life. He gives you his 3 best tips on how to accomplish your goals and build the life you want to live. In addition, Jordan announces the newest Pro member feature on Laundromat Resource, the Library of Kn...
Jan 06, 2022•35 min
Send us a text Taken from a Live Q&A that Dave and I do monthly, this episode is packed full of practical advice and tips for newbies and seasoned investors alike! We answer a TON of questions, including: How to not get ripped off when buying a laundromat What to know when opening your first laundromat Can you downsize your water heater when you have o-zone How much capital you need to start Should you buy an existing store or partner with a franchise Best practices to use with dry cleaning ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text Christy Moore, founder of Social Spin, is a powerhouse for social causes! After having a bad experience in a laundromat 4 years ago, she decided she was going to take matters into her own hands and make a real difference in her community. She bought a laundromat using some creative techniques and is now building a business and altruistic empire that is transforming Phoenix. This episode is for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community with their laundromats. In it, ...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text In today's episode, we delve into the world of taxes with a true Laundromat Warrior, Richard Weisinger. Famous for going toe-to-toe with the IRS in the 80's and 90's on behalf of laundromat owners, Richard knows the laundromat business like no other. And it shows. As a former multi-laundromat owner himself, not only does he give actionable, monetizable tips for your tax planning purposes, he also gives great tips on operations, management, and acquisitions. This is an instant clas...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Send us a text If you're starting from the bottom and hoping to build a thriving business, Mark has the roadmap. If you're a laundromat or laundry service owner hoping to take your business to the next level, Mark has the roadmap. Mark started in the laundry business with no laundromat and began offering a laundry pick-up & delivery (PUD) service to customers. He and his partners quickly scaled that business up and now do thousands of pounds of laundry every day and are soon-to-be closing on...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text HUGE announcement in today's episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast! We're launching a new website called Laundromat Marketplace where agents, brokers, and laundromat sellers can post their laundromat listings for FREE! https://LaundromatMarketplace.com One of the biggest questions I get is, "How can I find a laundromat for sale near me?" We built this website to help buyers find laundromats for sale and to connect both laundromat buyers and sellers with great agents and broke...
Nov 04, 2021•37 min
Send us a text On today's show, John Buni and David Griffith-Jones of CleanCloud join us to share some incredible wisdom on how to run a modern laundromat. The laundromat industry is changing faster than ever before and we're at a point where what worked "then" won't necessarily work now. We, as laundromat owners, need to stay on the forefront of the industry and continue to evolve our business practices. John and David work with thousands of laundromat and dry cleaner owners all over the world ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Send us a text Today Marc Dupont joins us as a multi-laundromat owner and laundry pick-up and delivery operator to share a ton of what he has learned about the laundry business with us! He talks about how he bought his first laundromat as an investment, fell in love with the business, and now thinks of it more like a business than an investment. Marc is a thorough researcher and has done his homework on this business. He shares the fruits of a lot of that research on the show. In today's show we...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Send us a text In this week's show we're joined by Brittany Centers, founder of Centers Social, to get a little more social with our laundromats. If you've ever wondered how to utilize social media for your laundromat business, this is the episode for you! In this episode, Brittany and I discuss: * How to use social media for your self service laundry business * How to use social media for your wash-dry-fold laundry business * How to use social media for your pick-up and delivery laundry busines...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text We're joined by Rick Rome, the king of laundry pick-up and delivery, to talk about how to find success in the laundry business and how to grow your pick-up and delivery business rapidly! Laundry pick-up and delivery has been gaining steam and fast! Don't miss the bandwagon, jump on with the loads of practical tips that Rick shares in today's episode! Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show72 Show Sponsors AtmosphereTV- 50+ channels of positive, fun TV programming, allowing ...
Oct 05, 2021•45 min
Send us a text Jorge and Alejandro built a laundry business for themselves in Miami, Florida. They developed a laundry pick-up and delivery system called Hamper App to help them take in sales and manage their business. As their business grew, they started thinking of ways to scale out. That's when they started partnering with other operators nationwide to offer high-quality laundry pick-up and delivery across the country. Their story of grit and progress is inspiring and is peppered with practic...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text Domonique is a born entrepreneur with a creative mind and a determined spirit. And it's paying off big for her. She has built a growing laundry service business without owning a laundromat of her own. Starting from scratch, Domonique built Leslie's Laundry because her mom needed help with her laundry. That simple request from her mother launched Domonique into a full-fledged business that she loves. And it all happened because she was looking for opportunities and taking big actio...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text Waleed Cope is a dynamic New York City laundry owner and operator and he joins us in today's show to drop a TON of wisdom on us on how to run a successful business. This episode is packed with practical tips, actionable business strategies, and essential mindset shifts to help you succeed in your laundry business, or any business you run. Waleed shares his story on how he got into the laundry business and how he's been able to take it to the next level. He gets into a zone in the ...
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Send us a text In today's show, we delve into the world of commercial real estate investing with Sam Wilson, host of the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast and founder of Bricken Investment Group. Commercial real estate is an incredible compliment to your laundromat business portfolio and can be an incredible way to build wealth and diversify your investments. Sam is an experienced commercial real estate investor and syndicator and brings a ton of wisdom and knowledge to help you grow y...
Aug 31, 2021•59 min
Send us a text Ariana Roviello joins us on the show today to talk about her experience building a laundromat in San Francisco and buying a second one. She has some hard-earned wisdom that she generously shares on building a laundromat from scratch, scaling into multiple laundromats, and running a successful business. Ariana is also utilizing gig economy drivers to expand the radius of her laundromat business through offering pick-up and delivery through the DoorDash platform. To that effect, she...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text In today's show Jordan is joined by Taniesha and Mac Usher to talk about their experience with buying and running their laundromat. Taniesha and Mac are off to the races with their laundromat empire and don't hold anything back in this interview! In today's show, Taniesha and Mac share: Their background story and what led them to laundromat ownership The simplicity of laundromats The self-serve nature of the business 4 tips to manage while you're not there Tips for building a comm...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Send us a text Luis Alicea joins us on the show today from the island of Puerto Rico. As a former fortune 500 executive, he now runs a top-notch laundry service business and self-service laundromat. Focusing on using technology and service to differentiate his business from competitors, he's found quick success and has high aspirations for his business. In this episode, Luis and Jordan talk about: * Why Luis bought a laundromat * Practical steps to plan, launch, and differentiate your business *...
Jul 27, 2021•2 hr 9 min
Send us a text Shawn Dandridge, former White House employee and Congressman candidate, shares his laundromat experience with us. His laundromat was destroyed shortly after he purchased it and Shawn shares the difficulties of dealing with that and what it's taken to claw his way back. In this episode, Shawn and Jordan talk about: The difficulty of running a laundry pick-up and delivery without a laundromat Rundown laundromats What to look for in a laundromat to buy Grand opening promotions Commun...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Send us a text In this week's show, we get down to the foundation of what makes the laundromat business one of the best small businesses in America. Coming off the heels of the 4th of July, Freedom was on my mind and it prompted me to share the two mindsets we can have around how we generate income. Most of us are familiar with the time and effort economy. This is where our compensation and our net worth are tied directly to how much time and effort we put into our work. Laundromats, however, in...
Jul 06, 2021•16 min
Send us a text In today's show, Andrew Cunningham, previous guest of the podcast, joins us once again to share some more of his practical knowledge to help you find more success in your laundromat business. Andrew and I tackle the finer points of buying a laundromat in a way that will be immensely valuable to anyone trying to buy their first laundromat, but also offers a lot for the veteran owners. With Andrew's patented deep insight, he and Jordan talk real numbers, practical techniques, and sp...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Send us a text I'm done. What about you? Join the forum discussion here Interested in influencing the laundromat industry? - https://laundromatresource.com/forward Show Notes https://laundromatresource.com/show61 Show Sponsors AtmosphereTV- 50+ channels of positive, fun TV programming, allowing you to cut your cable bill and create a great atmosphere in your laundromat! Get the registration fee waived by using this link! https://atmosphere.tv/partner/laundromat-resource Laundromat Resource Marke...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text I often hear from laundromat owners or former owners that when they first bought their laundromat it wasn't what they expected. Often it was significantly more work and stress than they anticipated. Many owners cut their losses and sell their laundromat business. They then go off and explore other opportunities. A very few tough it out and either eventually find success, or eventually throw in the towel. Even less end up selling their laundromats only to regret it and buy the exac...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Send us a text The laundromat industry is changing faster than ever before! Are you ready for it? In today's episode, Alex Jekowsy, CEO of Cents, and Jordan explore the trends in the laundromat industry and what role technology is playing to usher our industry into the future. It's packed with valuable information to help you stay on the leading edge of the laundromat industry, plus practical insight and advice to help you run a better business, serve more customers, and find financial freedom t...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Send us a text Steve Marcionetti, President of Card Concepts, Inc (CCI) and multi-laundromat owner, joins me on the podcast this week to cover a HUGE range of laundromat-related wisdom. We center around the pros and cons of adding a card system into your laundromat as a payment alternative or replacement for the increasing number of coins required to operate laundry machines. Steve gives a ton of great advice on how to add value to your customers AND to your business through using a card payment...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text William Rogerson is a data analyst and new laundromat owner who is bent on elevating the laundromat industry, and his personal business, through the use of data. As a proponent that good data organized and analyzed well will lead to better business decisions, William walks us through some of the analytical techniques he uses in his laundromat business. William gives us a picture of how we, as laundromat owners, can collect data and use it to make better business decisions for our ...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text In today's show, we kick things off by going through the informational sources, tools, resources, and opportunities for you to buy your first laundromat, optimize your laundry business, and scale your laundry business. This also comes with TWO HUGE announcements of things in the pipeline here at Laundromat Resource that will help you on your journey toward financial freedom! Then we replay one of our past Live Q&A's with THE Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz! We host them eve...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 40 min
