The Laundromat Millionaire Show with Dave Menz

How can you expand your chain of laundromats and keep it simple to manage?? Learn how Branden Unnerstall, owner of 16 laundromats in St Louis, Missouri, has done just that! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show Dave, Carla & Brandon discuss how to scale, the hiring for customer service, developing a brand, the impact of their Christian faith on their business and much, much more!...

Looking for ways to increase self-serve revenue while also cutting costs for laundry drop-off and delivery services? Listen and learn from Patrick Kelley of Hydro Perfect Pour about the new service Dave & Carla are installing in their newest laundromat.  Patrick shares how it works, how it's different from other systems, and how it can not only add a new revenue stream, but decrease suppl...

We pride ourselves on offering outstanding customer service and so can you! Learn our methods for keeping it easy, affordable, and high-quality. We share with you the tools we use, how they work, what they cost and the policies we implement to maintain that high customer satisfaction and retention. This episode is perfect for not only any laundromat owner, but any business owner! Referenced Links:...

Want to buy a laundromat but nervous of the risk? Follow along as Jason Worme details how he analyzes a potential location to mediate risk and determine an offer that will guarantee a successful profit margin. In this interview with Dave & Carla Menz, Jason shares his story of coming to America and how he continues to grow a successful laundromat business in New York. Referenced Links:  Coin L...

From creating The Folde, selling to 2ULaundry, and becoming a CLA Board Member, Mark Vlaskamp has had a busy few years! Listen as he shares his story and the event he is currently excited about that is a necessity for anyone interested in drop-off laundry or delivery services. Be sure to stay tuned as Dave & Carla reveal a special coupon code for $100 off for any Laundromat Millionaire Show li...

Franchises...Corporate Stores...Equipment Distributors...Supply Chain Breakdown...Technological Advancements...the Future of the Industry?? Yes, we hit all the hot topics in this candid interview with one of the top CEO's in the Laundry Industry, Mike Schoeb of Alliance Laundry Systems!  Referenced Links:  Our Guest’s Website: https://alliancelaundry.com/ Our Guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

Want to create a buzz in your community that brings customers flocking to your store? Whether it's a grand opening or your 20 year anniversary, it's still a great time to plan a Free Wash Event for your customers! Follow along as Dave & Carla detail how they set up their Anniversary event, why they did it, the costs associated with it and the feedback they've received since. Tak...

Are you looking to get into the laundry industry or already in and want to grow? This episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show is full of advice on hot topics such as whether to retool or build new, which equipment to buy, want to negotiate in your lease, how big should your laundromat be, which payment system is right for you, how to scale a pick-up & delivery service, and much more!  Get a...

Laundromats are often a great investment, but IS THAT ONE? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz dive in deep on this topic with laundromat owner and business broker, Claudio Vilas. Learn from his wins and his mistakes as they discuss what makes a laundromat a good or bad investment, whether it's right for you, and how much you should pay. For those looking to get into or expand their portfol...

Are You Making a Profit on Your WDF Service? How much? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz explain how to calculate your costs for a pound of laundry processed, share their actual costs, and teach you how to determine what you should be charging in your market. Grab that notepad and a calculator, you're definitely going to want to take some notes on this one! Referenced Links:  •Dave’s Coac...

Learn tips for successfully marketing your laundry business with former professional hockey player turned marketing wizard, Brett Lyon. Stay tuned for a special announcement and offer as Dave, Carla & Brett reveal what they've been working on together and how it can impact your business! Referenced Links:  • Dave’s Coaching & Workshops: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching • Laundro...

Thinking about retooling or building a laundromat? This is an episode you won't want to miss! Brian Harrington, construction contractor turned laundromat owner shares his advice on construction, layout, throughput, and financing. Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz share their insight on these topics as well. Referenced Links:  • Dave’s Coaching & Workshops: www.laundromatmillionaire.co...

Whether it's examining the competitive analysis and demographics around a white box location or the total valuation of an existing laundromat, Stephen Gramaglia has the experience and advice you need. As former COO of laundromat financing giant, Eastern Funding and now an owner of multiple laundromats himself, Stephen shares his journey and his expertise in this in-depth interview with Dave &...

Tim's 1st laundromat lost $70k, until he took the advice of an old friend. Could these changes turn your store around too? Listen as Tim & Dustin Gill of Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA share this father-son story of entering the laundromat industry. As they discuss their journey from 1 to 4 stores with Dave & Carla Menz, they share the advice they've learned along the way. Ther...

Is staffing your laundromat an issue? Trouble finding reliable employees? We've been there! But, after years of trial and error, we now have an AMAZING team and a pretty good system for finding new team members. Listen as Dave & Carla Menz share the tricks they've found to keeping your laundromat well-staffed and always open for business! Referenced Links:  •Dave’s Coaching & Wor...

He works a full-time job, owns 2 gyms, 4 laundromats, and still has time for his family! How does he do it?? Follow along as Matt Hylton shares with Dave & Carla, his secrets for managing multiple laundromats more efficiently. Also, as a hands-on owner who does repairs himself, he reveals the difference between various washing machine types to help you get the most out of your money. Reference...

It's one of the hottest topics in the Laundry Industry - Laundry Pick-Up & Delivery! But why do so many struggle to make a profit doing it? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz outline what they believe are the Top 10 Reasons other laundromat owners have struggled to find success in this market. This is one countdown you won't want to miss! Referenced Links: ·       Dave’s Coaching...

After several months of work to make it happen, we are finally revealing what we have been up to - an amazing Community built just for laundromat owners! Follow along as we give you a guided tour and stay til the end for a limited offer! Referenced Links:•Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching•H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://draintroughs.com•Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://at...

Dave is famous for saying, "You need to raise your prices!", but do you? If so, by how much and how do you do it without chasing off too many customers?? Learn this & more as Dave & Carla Menz discuss the answers to these questions and help you determine the value proposition and pricing strategy that best fits your self-serve laundromat. Referenced Links: •Dave’s Coaching: www.l...

The call every laundromat owner dreads; BUT it's completely AVOIDABLE! Follow along as Dave & Carla discuss drainage systems, what's ideal and what to do if yours isn't. With over a decade in the industry and experience with various types of systems, this is some advice laundromat owners won't want to miss! Referenced Links: •Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/c...

Social Media shows countless videos of collecting the coins and cash from owning a laundromat, but is a laundromat really a "cash cow"?? Is it really a passive business? Listen as Dave and Carla Menz discuss this idea and how they have become passive owners in their laundromat business. Referenced Links:• Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching• H-M Company Drain Troughs:...

Is it better to buy the building or just lease the space for your business? Raphael Collazo, a published author, speaker, performance coach and commercial real estate agent shares his advice on how to make the best choice for your business. Listen as Dave & Carla Menz also question him on what to look out for before you sign that lease or buy that building. This episode is a must for anyone fa...

How do you determine the price of a Wash-Dry-Fold or a Pick Up & Delivery Laundry order? What's best for your business? What's best for your customers? Listen as we discuss all this & more in this episode of the Laundromat Millionaire Show with Dave & Carla Menz. Referenced Links:• Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching• H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://dra...

Critical to your laundromat's success, but so often overlooked - lease negotiation strategies! Listen as Dave & Carla Menz discuss the critical elements to include in your lease, the often forgotten "extras", and the strategies behind creating a win-win for both your business and your landlord's! Referenced Links:•Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching•Free...

How do you get in the Laundromat Industry the RIGHT Way?? Steve Burk might be a new laundromat owner, but he is well on his way to tremendous success! Listen as he shares his story with Dave & Carla Menz on the steps he has taken, what he's learned to do differently with the next one, and what he sees as his best decisions along the way. Referenced Links: •Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatm...