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You heard about a business having a problem after hours and the Police and Fire could not get a hold of the owners so you thought I'll just post my number on the window. Now the phone never stops ringing as everybody with an issue and every sales person has your number and you don't know what to do.  In this edition we talk about the options and the system I have been using for over 6 years.   Rel...

In Episode 27 we talked about a theft in the store and how we were able to use Social Media to help the Police. Morally it was a good decision but what about marketing? The answer, Yes. We also talk about how you can provide free advice to increase your customer base no matter what business you own. Related links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast

With washer sizes and prices increasing how do you deal with a standard size coin box? There are a few different options , all with varying costs. But what was the cheapest and quickest method? Have a listen and find out.     Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast

In this episode we look at a crime that was committed in one of the stores and how Social Media was used to help the Police make an arrest within 24 hours.   Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast 

Bulkheads are required in every Coin Laundry and are used to as a place to connect the utilities to the washers but there are some considerations you need to make during the design and layout. Listen as we venture through the inside of a bulkhead and some tips that will reduce your customers time in the store.   Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast 

There are many discussions and questions about whether to be attended, partially attended, or fully attended. The next question is should you hire your own employees or use contractors. Listen as we work through the pros and cons and what works in my stores.

  HARO and Retiring Early Help A Reporter Out ( HelpAReporter.com ) is a site that connects reporters and other writers to experts and sources for their stories. This can be a great opportunity to get your business and experience in front of a new or enlarged market. Most articles will provide links back to your sites In this article I provided some information on investing in a new business and h...

It's been a busy year at LaundromatHowTo.com and it's time to take a look back and a look forward.

There are times when you need to consider the right thing to do. It's not always about the bottom line and you never know when you will meet someone again.     Show Notes are available at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

Creating a great radio ad is more than just an idea. You also need the right words, tone and information to turn your idea into customers coming in the door. Today we talk with Chris Wright, a seasoned radio professional that has seen what works and what doesn't.   Show Notes are available at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

Many businesses are looking to improve their online presence and are using social media, paid advertising, blogs and many other methods but they have overlooked some of the basics, "Showing up on the search results". In this PodCast we work through some searches for local businesses and see what we find. Show Notes can be found at LaundromatHowTo.com

Everybody is going to look at something a little bit different. What might seem just great to you, the right information, written correctly, the right colors, but somebody else might just click right over it. So, it's important when you’re doing any marketing to try a few different things.   Links: Marine_One -  https://youtu.be/leaWwPUoL_M http://www.laundromathowto.com/episode12/ Hunter_Video - ...

Part 2 of our interview with Ben Sawyer. There are many paths into the coin laundry industry and we talk with Ben Sawyer on the steps he took to purchase his first laundromat. Ben's background is in corporate life and he has looked at many business opportunities. He decided on a coin laundry and is about a month into the business. This episode is packed full of tips for new investors. All of the S...

There are many paths into the coin laundry industry and we talk with Ben Sawyer on the steps he took to purchase his first laundromat. Ben's background is in corporate life and he has looked at many business opportunities. He decided on a coin laundry and is about a month into the business. This episode is packed full of tips for new investors. All of the Show Notes are available at LaundromatHowT...

      What does a Laundromat Owner do day to day? That varies a lot between owners and their business plans.       In this episode we look at a few weeks of activity in and around the laundromats. LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast P.S. Here is a link to the book mentioned on Amazon Want a free copy? Email a screen shot of your iTunes Review to Ken@WashinCoinLaundry.com and I'll send you a copy. 

Does your business trade a product or service for cash? In this episode we look at a quote from the book "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D Wattles to help us review what we are really providing and is it valuable to our customers. You can buy the book now on Amazon http://amzn.to/1ZDm95Y See the video and the show notes at LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCasts

   Video cameras are in use almost everywhere and your business should be no exception.  But where do you start? There are so many camera and DVR types out there today and what if you have an older system ? Do you have to throw it away and start from scratch? Listen as we talk about these and other items with Zeke Richey of Tech Pro Security. You can contact Zeke or any of the other experienced sa...

       Discover ways to be productive and life hacks on how to boost your productivity at work, business, home and in every task you do. Ken relates the science of productivity to Laundromat business operations.  Se the Show Notes at LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast Original Article: http://www.sparringmind.com/productivity-science/ Video Link https://youtu.be/lHfjvYzr-3g

Radio is still a power advertising method and can target a very local market. In today's PodCast we look at a some of my ads from the past few years and how they evolved

Coin Acceptors may not be an exciting topic but in the Laundromat Business it's a very important part of the equipment.  Imonex Coin Drops can be used internationally and accept single or multiple coins. Listen as we discuss the history, options and how to update your store.

There are many methods to advertise in today's world. In this PodCast we look at two simple methods. One is an app and the other is an actual item you can hold in your hands. They each have a place and will work together. The links and videos will be in the Show Notes at www. LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

The percentage of small businesses that fail during the first few years is actually a very sad number. Thousands of people have a dream and open a small business. They have the dream but not all of the information.           This list has been developed from my own experience. I currently operate a chain of  successful Laundromats and was fortunate enough to have some guidance at the start and lea...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Larry Adamski , owner of Muskegon Laundromat in Muskegon  Michigan. Larry has over 45 years experience as a Laundromat owner/operator. He formerly owned multiple Laundromats, a professional dry cleaning plant, a car wash and numerous apartments. His current Laundromat in Muskegon is 3700 square feet and is open 7 days a week from 7am until after the las...

The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos & Logos Some interesting things I learned today. Ethos (Ethics) Pathos (Emotion) Logos (Logic)             It’s not often that the kids can stump me on subject matter, maybe on some details of how to do math problems or American History but spitting out terms I had never heard and being able to explain them!             So after a quick explanation of what they...

I Have A Location, Now What?       So you have a location for your laundromat but what are the next steps?    Before you commit to the location there are a few things that need to be checked out. Find all of the Show Notes at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast