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The LaundromatHowTo.com PodCast is a show covering the information you need to own and operate a Laundromat and join thousands of others in this exciting industry. Many topics also cover Small Business ownership and operation.

55 - Water Usage Tracking and Leak Alert 08/08/2023

55 - Water Usage Tracking and Leak Alert 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 laundromats, emphasizes how critical it is to keep an eye on water usage and deal with problems as they arise. He emphasizes the importance of monitoring water usage and addressing any issues promptly to avoid costly consequences. Visit our website for more details: Alertlabs.com LaundromatHowTo.com Contact Doug MacMillan at: [email protected] Contact Ken Barrett at: [email protected] /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/27687471

54 - An Interview with Steven Ste. Marie 03/28/2017

54 - An Interview with Steven Ste. Marie 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5202425

53 - Clean Show 2017 - Training Seminars 03/21/2017

53 - Clean Show 2017 - Training Seminars 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/ /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5182689

52 - The Golden Washboard Awards with Todd Fener 03/14/2017

52 - The Golden Washboard Awards with Todd Fener 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 /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5139506

51 - Bringing Back the Human Element by Laurance Cohen 03/07/2017

51 - Bringing Back the Human Element by Laurance Cohen 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 . /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5139466

50 -WOW Episode #50 02/28/2017

50 -WOW Episode #50 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! /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5117584

49 - Clog-Hog with Paul del Piero 02/21/2017

49 - Clog-Hog with Paul del Piero 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5101163

48 - Wash-Dry-Fold POS with Brian Henderson 02/14/2017

48 - Wash-Dry-Fold POS with Brian Henderson 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 /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5078085

47 - Security Systems 02/07/2017

47 - Security Systems 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/5013117

46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast 07/21/2016

46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast EP 46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast Even with the best intentions sometimes the main business takes the wheel. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4526285

45 - The Science of Colors in Marketing 06/28/2016

45 - The Science of Colors in Marketing How can a PodCast talk about colors? Let's give it a shot and find out. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4450140

44 - 10 Things Successful People Never Do Again 06/21/2016

44 - 10 Things Successful People Never Do Again Look to successful people for the skills and traits that they use. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4429756

43 - Is Your Business Prepared For A Disaster? 06/14/2016

43 - Is Your Business Prepared For A Disaster? 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4429315

42 - Operation Standards 05/24/2016

42 - Operation Standards 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4389879

41 - Water Heaters 05/17/2016

41 - Water Heaters 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 /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4368181

40 - What Does A Chamber of Commerce Do? 05/11/2016

40 - What Does A Chamber of Commerce Do? 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4348872

39 - The Basics Of The Industry 05/03/2016

39 - The Basics Of The Industry Sometimes we get caught up in the details of the business /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4338568

38 Construction Pitfalls 04/19/2016

38 Construction Pitfalls Have you ever been told by a Building Inspector to ""Cease /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4300641

37 - Change Machines 04/12/2016

37 - Change Machines Lets get back to some of the basics of the Industry. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4283485

36 - Community Theater Support and Advertising 04/05/2016

36 - Community Theater Support and Advertising 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4273186

35 - Laundromat Refunds 03/29/2016

35 - Laundromat Refunds 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 /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4235312

34 - 20 Point Contractor Checklist 03/22/2016

34 - 20 Point Contractor Checklist 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4232349

33 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson Part 2 03/15/2016

33 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson Part 2 This is the second of a two part interview with Brian Henderson of . We talk about some other systems and then get into the details of good Laundromat specific system. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4210242

32 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson 03/08/2016

32 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson This weeks guest is Brian Henderson, the Operations Manager of Liberty Laundry, a highly successful chain of laundromats in northeast Oklahoma. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4201803

31- Utility Deposits 03/01/2016

31- Utility Deposits 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? /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4171922

30 - Cloud Based Phone System 02/23/2016

30 - Cloud Based Phone System 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4159704

29- Facebook Reach up 627,000% 02/16/2016

29- Facebook Reach up 627,000% 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4145708

28- The Coin Box Problem 02/09/2016

28- The Coin Box Problem 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4131336

27 - Stolen Clothes and Social Media 02/02/2016

27 - Stolen Clothes and Social Media 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4110683

26 - Bulkheads 01/26/2016

26 - Bulkheads 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. /episode/index/show/laundromathowto/id/4103738

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