09 - Ten Need to Know Items before Opening a Business
Release Date: 09/15/2015
55 - Water Usage Tracking and Leak Alert
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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 them from water leaks and manage their consumption. Over 10,000 structures, including laundromats, are serviced by them in the US and Canada. The experience of Ken Barrett in managing...
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54 - An Interview with Steven Ste. Marie
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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.
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53 - Clean Show 2017 - Training Seminars
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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 organization. Look at the entire list and you may find some future revenue streams or advertising ideas. http://www.cleanshow.com/
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52 - The Golden Washboard Awards with Todd Fener
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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: 954-537-1643 Visit - Company Website: lowlaundry.com
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51 - Bringing Back the Human Element by Laurance Cohen
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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 Laurance Cohen- Goin With Cohen [email protected] Goin With Cohen Previous Articles Chris Abernathy AKA Chris Wright .
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50 -WOW Episode #50
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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!
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49 - Clog-Hog with Paul del Piero
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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.
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48 - Wash-Dry-Fold POS with Brian Henderson
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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
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47 - Security Systems
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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 for all the details.
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46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast
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EP 46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast Even with the best intentions sometimes the main business takes the wheel.
info_outlineThe 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 learned the rest very quickly. Unfortunately some of the items came as a surprise.
This information is targeted to a Laundromat / Coin Laundry but most will apply to any small business.