Send us a text In this week's episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, Brittany Centers of Centers Social joins us to help you improve your laundromat marketing! Jordan and Brittany talk in-depth on changes that have been taking place in the world of online marketing and social media and help you figure out how to navigate it all to make your business more profitable! In today's episode Brittany and Jordan discuss: 2:28 - What’s changing in the digital world? 8:53 - Facebook’s changing algori...
Apr 27, 2023•51 min
Send us a text This episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast is probably the most incredible episode you'll ever listen to. Michael's story of struggle and sacrifice after leaving the corporate job he hated, only to have to sleep in his laundromat and work non-stop is inspirational. But, the level of detail Michael gives on HOW he 10x'd his business is insane! Michael takes us through the ads he uses, the strategies he employs, the reason he uses social media (it's not what you think), why he ...
Apr 10, 2023•2 hr 13 min
Send us a text If your goal is to achieve financial freedom, then you've come to the right spot! There's no better way to achieve financial freedom than through laundromat ownership. And in today's podcast episode, we're going to compare a typical real estate deal to a typical laundromat deal to show the power of owning a small business like a laundromat. They may be boring businesses, but laundromats have the ability to give you the freedom you need to live the life of your dreams! The math is ...
Apr 06, 2023•15 min
Send us a text David Laing is running a very professional laundromat business. In this interview, David shares all of the little things that he and his wife are doing in order to run a top-notch laundromat from their small, 1,000-square-foot store. We dive deep into their business planning process and all of the big and little things they are doing right! We cover a lot of ground in this episode and David shares extremely practical advice. This is one of the most actionable episodes we have had,...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Send us a text Ryan Shoemaker is a new laundromat owner. He joins us today to share his story of how he got into the laundromat business, what he has learned since owning a laundromat, and how he is operating his laundromat from over an hour away! Ryan and his wife are entrepreneurs at heart and have brought that spirit into their laundromat. Their experience in owning and running businesses has allowed them to develop systems and processes to manage their laundromat business mostly remotely. Ry...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Send us a text Andrew Cunningham, the human laundromat encyclopedia is back on the show to drop some laundromat knowledge again! Andrew has been in the laundromat industry for over 40 years, but also prides himself on staying up on current times and trends. I'm privileged to pick his brain on your behalf and we cover a LOT of ground in this interview. We start off with some priceless advice for first-time laundromat buyers. The information and advice Andrew shares for the newbies will save you l...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text 2022 was a wild ride for the world in general, and for laundromat owners in particular! But at the beginning of 2022, Marc Stern from Eastern Funding came on the show and prepared us all for what was to come. He was spot on! Marc joins us again today to look ahead at what we, as laundromat owners, can expect in 2023 and how we can best prepare ourselves to navigate our changing world. There's a lot going on right now and Marc's nationwide perspective gives us a view of our industr...
Jan 24, 2023•51 min
Send us a text Bryan Neal bought his laundromat a month before the world closed down due to the COVID outbreak. As a new business owner facing an unknown future, Bryan tells the story of his struggle to hold onto the business and turn it into a thriving service for his community. Bryan's story is one of grit, persistence, and bold action that has lead to his success. In this episode Bryan and Jordan discuss: Buying a $50,000 business Buying a business just before COVID Bryan's retooling strategy...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Send us a text We're back and primed to be better than ever! We kick off this new year with a recap of the wild 2022 and how it affected laundromat owners. From that recap I came away with one big takeaway: Things are changing and we'll all be better together if we navigate them together! I also make a HUGE announcement about a massive upgrade to the Pro Community! Here's the rundown: We're adding weekly coaching calls We're adding 3 tiers of community-including mastermind groups! Easier navigat...
Jan 11, 2023•45 min
Send us a text The book $100 Million Offers by Alex Hormozi offers what Alex calls his Value Equation. The word "value" has been getting thrown around a lot in our industry for a while. So much so, actually, that I've actually been getting pretty sick of it. But, after reading, then re-reading Alex's book I started to contextualize his Value Equation to our industry and it led to a massive flood of ideas on how laundromat owners can dominate their market. In this rare solo episode, I explain wha...
Nov 08, 2022•50 min
Send us a text Brian Luebben, the host of the Action Academy Podcast, joins us today to talk about leaving your 9-5 job and building the life of your dreams! Brian is practicing what he preaches and is traveling the world as we speak. He's on a mission to show you how you can find freedom in your life, too. Brian and Jordan talk about how to lay out a vision for your life and how to create a plan to bring that vision to life. This episode fits perfectly with the goals of many laundromat owners a...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text Diligence Capital Investments Deluxe Fund Email Jordan at jordan@laundromatresource.com to request the PPM Laundromat Millionaire Pick-up & Delivery Bootcamp (2 spots left!) Jonathon Santamaria bought what he calls a hobby laundromat for some side income in Northcote, Australia. He quickly grew that laundromat to triple the revenue from when he took over. Through a combination of adding payment options, digital marketing, and saying, "No" to potential customers, Jono dramatica...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Send us a text Diligence Capital Investments Deluxe Fund Lloyd Silver is a marketing agency owner who took to the laundromat industry to forge a new direction. Lloyd found a closed-down laundromat that he ended up buying, retooling, and re-launching. He generously shares how he valued that laundromat, how he came up with his plan to re-launch it, and how it performed after he did. Lloyd also started a laundry pick-up and delivery business from scratch out of that laundromat. He shares the detail...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Send us a text Self-proclaimed mom & pop laundromat owner, Jason Foster, joins us again on the podcast to share how he's grown his 1,000-square-foot laundromat's revenue and impact on the community. Back by popular demand, Jason shares more of what has made his small laundromat stand out so that you can do the same! Whether your goal is to escape the 9-5, earn some side income, or build a big laundry business, Jason has some tips to help you achieve those goals! In today's show, Jordan and J...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 102
Send us a text Sharon Brinks is a rock star laundromat owner. She built her laundromat from the ground up and shares the lessons she learned doing it in today's show. From being burned by sharing financials to the nuances of building from scratch and getting and keeping customers in your new build, Sharon shares it all! This show is packed with practical tips and lessons that you can apply in your laundry business! In today's show, Sharon and Jordan discuss: Using an SBA loan to buy a laundromat...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text Luke and Lee Williford, also known as the Williford Brothers, own 30+ laundromats and counting. They join us for this very special episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast to reflect on their success over the years in this industry and to share with us the valuable lessons they've learned. Luke and Lee have demonstrated what it means to build a large laundry business and exemplify the spirit of service and care that our communities deserve from their laundromats. And in this epi...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text Ross Dodds has made a huge name for himself in this industry. He has scaled his laundromat empire to 13 laundromats and counting AND owns a large pick-up and delivery business in the Los Angeles area. And Ross has some things to share with you about how he did it! In today's show, we dive deep into what it takes to scale your business from one or two laundromats into 10+. In order to scale, you have to scale your systems, processes, employment staff, and your own personal skill se...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Send us a text Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook Reels, and Facebook groups might feel like the domain of the younger generations, but statistics show that all our communities are active on these social media platforms. This provides us with incredible opportunities to connect with our communities, gain new customers, and build customer loyalty online which translates to real dollars for our local businesses! This can feel overwhelming as the social media landscape is constantly changing and adapt...
Jul 13, 2022•56 min
Send us a text There is a LOT going on with the economy, local politics, global politics, and more right now. Everywhere you turn are headlines about inflation, recession, war, uncertainty, market declines, and more. With all of these scary headlines, the question becomes: "How does all of this affect our businesses and our lives?" It's a difficult question to answer as there are so many variables to consider and so many unknowns. However, we do know that there is nothing new about inflation, re...
Jun 23, 2022•48 min
Send us a text This episode answers one of the most frequent questions we get asked: "How do I know how much a laundromat is worth?" While there is a lot that goes into determining the valuation of a laundromat, the information in this episode will allow you to get an accurate initial valuation to make an offer on a laundromat. This episode is taken from the first part of a webinar that Jordan gives every 4-6 weeks on how to analyze a laundromat deal. The second part of the webinar explains the ...
Jun 06, 2022•36 min
Send us a text Laundromat franchises are gaining popularity fast in America but there isn't much information about them out there yet. That's about to change. Alex Smereczniak of Laundrolab joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the ins and outs of laundromat franchises. Many wonder what value a franchisor brings to the laundromat business and Jordan asks him that outright. They talk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the laundromat franchise model. They discuss who is a good fi...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text Elite athletes, professional musicians, C-Suite executives. What do they all have in common? Well, for one, they're all at the top of their game in their profession. But, for two, they almost always have a coach that is helping them continually progress to reach higher heights and to reach them faster. The thing is, having a coach doesn't have to be just for the elite. In fact, I would argue that the elite are often elite because they have great coaches. They don't get great coach...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text Financing a laundromat can feel complicated. Whether you're new and trying to buy your first laundromat, a current laundromat owner needing to finance new equipment, a business owner trying to expand your empire, or you're needing to refinance loans, there are a lot of details to understand. It can feel overwhelming. Well, today's guest, Chris Michalek of Prime Capital, joins us to answer all of your questions about laundromat financing. Of course, he can't answer every question i...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Jason Foster is a self-proclaimed "mom & pop" laundromat owner. With a single store, he sees a need for the smaller owners in the industry to share information, strategies, and benchmarks so he volunteered to come on the show to share his knowledge with us. And share he did! A true international, serial entrepreneur, Jason stumbled on his laundromat on Craigslist and brought his business experience with him. Now he's on a mission to help the mom & pop owners of the world r...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Send us a text From the beginning of Laundromat Resource, I've had an underlying belief and core value that laundromat owners will all be better if we work together to help each other out. It's been an underlying motivation for everything we do. Today, we celebrate a milestone together that is proof of this concept. I hope to inspire our industry to push forward and do more together to, as my friend Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz likes to say, elevate the industry. This episode is about than...
Apr 07, 2022•21 min
Send us a text Many people interested in owning a laundromat business are trying to escape their 9-5 job and take back some freedom in their life. However, that doesn't always happen right away. And some people actually enjoy their full-time jobs and just want to start a business on the side, make some extra income, or benefit from the tax advantages of owning laundromats. Whichever camp you're in, I've been asked many times, "Can I own laundromats while working full-time?" Lauren Berkoski joins...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Send us a text Cameron Clark owns 10 laundromats and runs a successful distributorship across multiple states. When it comes to the laundromat business, he knows his stuff! And in this show on the podcast, Cameron shares so much knowledge that you'll probably have to listen to this episode more than once! Cameron gets into the nitty-gritty details on a variety of relevant and actionable items that will help you build a better laundromat business. In this show, Cameron and Jordan discuss: Cameron...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text Today we're joined by a nearly 40-year veteran of the laundromat industry, Chuck Post of PBI Laundry Consulting. As a long-time broker and consultant in the industry, Chuck comes with a huge stockpile of knowledge and wisdom to offer laundromat rookies and veterans alike. Author of the book The Laundromat: An American Dream Business & an Entrepreneur's Playground, Chuck is dedicated to serving the industry through trying to help laundromat owners succeed. This episode is packe...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Send us a text Daniel Logan was longing for a different life. But instead of daydreaming about that life and pressing on with the normal routine, Daniel decided to do something to make that dream a reality. His plan for freedom is being realized through laundromat ownership. In today's show, Daniel tells us how he did it and gives you tips on how to build your business in a way that can give you the freedom you're looking for, as well. Daniel wraps the narrative of his journey toward freedom wit...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Send us a text Dan Arnett was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was spared. His experience shifted his perspective and caused him to reassess how he lives the rest of his life and to make changes to maximize the time he has been gifted. This shift led him on a winding path that has brought him to laundromat ownership and in this episode he tells his story, shares his wisdom, and tells you that you can do it, too! In this episode, Dan and Jordan discuss: Dan's cancer diagnosis and how that change...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 26 min
