The Laundromat Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 st...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ex...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tha...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Th...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 Capi...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ite...

Send us Fan Mail 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, ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gi...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 begi...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 e...