LaundromatHowTo.com PodCast

A successful laundromat requires more than just washer and dryers; it also need strong management techniques and creative approaches to reduce risks and boost productivity. In this episode, Doug MacMillan, a sales consultant from Alert Labs, talked about how Alert Labs devices can help laundromat owners manage their water problems. Alert Labs works with various properties and buildings to protect...

Listen as we talk about Steven's entry in the Laundromat business and how he worked with the community to provide some space for local mural. https://www.facebook.com/Bay-View-Maytag-Laundromat-299682636711364/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevestemarie/

The CLEAN Show happens every 2 years. This year it is in Las Vegas from June 5-8, 2017. There are a number of information seminars put on by each of the show's Trade Organizations.  Association for Linen Management(ALM) Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) Textile Rental Services Association of America Coin Laundry Association (CLA) Don't limit yourself to only the training put on by your organiz...

There are many Trade Shows and Open Houses around the US and other areas for Laundromat Owners but some take a different approach. Today we talk with Todd Fener of Laundry Owners Warehouse and learn about the history and the recipients of the Golden Washboard Awards.  All the winners are listed at LaundromatHowTo.com Just search for Todd. To get in touch with Todd: Call -  Phone Number: 954-537-16...

In the February 2017 Edition of American Coin-Op, Laurance Cohen wrote in his column "Goin' With Cohen" about Ken Barrett, his background, how he got into the Coin Laundry Industry and how he runs his stores. This article was read as an audiobook by professional voice-over artist Chris Abernathy. For the full article go to AmericanCoinOp.com   Links and References:  American Coin-Op https://americ...

A very special podcast as we reach our 50th episode. We look back from our stand-out previous episodes and how it brings so much value to our listeners and co-laundromat owners. Join us as we continue to bring you more episodes in the future. Cheers to the 50th!

What does a space shuttle and a laundromat have in common? The answer is in todays PodCast. Paul del Piero joins us today and shares with us some great solutions to drain problems and other valuable technical solutions for laundromat owners. http://www.cloghog.com/

We first talked to Brian in Episode 32 and 33 when he gave us some background on his time in the Industry and what to look for in a Point of Sale System. Now Brian has put together a turn-key system designed for the Laundromat Industry by someone in the business. More details of this new project at http://washdryfoldpos.com/  

One of the best targets of thieves are laundromats since there's only a few personnel running the day to day tasks and many run unattended 24 hours a day.. But learn how Ken was able to outsmart those thieves in one of his laundromats . Go to LaundromatHowTo.com for all the details.

EP 46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast Even with the best intentions sometimes the main business takes the wheel.

How can a PodCast talk about colors? Let's give it a shot and find out.

Look to successful people for the skills and traits that they use. 

It's a topic about as exciting as Life Insurance and just as important. If your business is going to be a statistic why not be on the good side? Take some time to prepare your business for a disaster and be the one that makes it out the other side.

I worked with Operation Standards for years in another industry but I never thought I could use the same format in a small business. Operation Standards are one of the main tools to run a successful business of any size.

Every Laundromat needs hot water and there are a variety of ways to heat the water. This week I cover a few of the methods available and some things to consider. Related Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLNROx5kkLw http://www.hotwatersizing.com/

Small business owners wonder if there is a benefit to joining the local Chamber of Commerce. Today we talk with Kim Boyd from the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce to help answer some of those questions.

Sometimes we get caught up in the details of the business andforget the people that are just starting out. Time to go back tothe Basics of the Industry. LaundromatHowTo.com  

Have you ever been told by a Building Inspector to "" Cease and Desist "? I have and it was not something I ever wanted to hear again. Fortunately it was a mistake on their part and we had a great relationship after that but it's better to avoid the confusion. This week we talk about some simple but big pitfalls that you want to avoid when renovating or building a new store.

Lets get back to some of the basics of the Industry. LaundromatHowTo/podcast

Supporting local Theater productions has a far greater impact then just the advertising. You never know how far one of the performers will go in their acting career.

Problems will happen with the equipment in your store and having a method to provide refunds is important. Listen as I explain the method I use. The video and other information is available at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

It's a fine line between hiring a Contractor and an Employee. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a 20 Point List to make the decision. It can be costly to cross the line as you will be required to submit payroll taxes and other expenses from the date of hire. Listen as we review the list and help with some of the decision points. Related Links: http://art.mt.gov/artists/IRS_ 20pt_Checklist_...

This is the second of a two part interview with Brian Henderson of WashDryFoldPOS.com . We talk about some other systems and then get into the details of good Laundromat specific system. Say Goodbye to the converted Dry Cleaning POS.   Related Links: http://www.laundromathowto.com/ http://washdryfoldpos.com/   http://www.libertylaundryok.com/

         This weeks guest is Brian Henderson, the Operations Manager of Liberty Laundry, a highly successful chain of laundromats in northeast Oklahoma.           Since its founding in 2005 by Brian's father John Henderson, Liberty Laundry has expanded to a team of 25 people, three locations, and continues to grow.             Brian is a self-proclaimed “laundry nerd” and says that he absolutely l...

Most utility companies  require a deposit (gas, water, power) and for a commercial business these can be quite large but do you have to use your own money? The answer is .... No. Listen as we talk about what may be required and how to work it into your budget. Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast