Looking for more happiness in your worklife? Struggling to retain those good employees? Follow along with Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla as they learn from Happiness Expert Tia Graham the steps for becoming a happier leader, creating a positive working environment, and the keys to employee retention. In a time of increased stress on business owners and employee shortages, this is certainly a MUST LISTEN episode!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s website: https://www.arriveathappy.com/To Order Tia’s book: https://www.arriveathappy.com/happy-leader-book#orderOur guest’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arriveathappy/?hl=enOur guest’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdQqpd5HI9HIKIoa9JN1QOur guest’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arrive-At-Happy-1047536678713065Our guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagraham/For consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiSkiing clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3VCRSLIeA0University of Hawaii: www.hawaii.eduSheraton Resort Kauai: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lihsi-sheraton-kauai-resort/The W Istanbul: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/istwh-w-istanbul/What’s App group chat: www.whatsapp.comPollyanna clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcm3aGNybb4Recommended Reading:•The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey•Healing Back Pain by John E SarnoTimestamps:00:00 The Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes02:10 Where does your "happy" come from?05:06 The story behind the Arrive At Happy Business07:05 Tia's Backstory11:29 Facing Career Adversity and Learning From It15:47 The Happiness Imperative17:11 The 8 Steps to Being a Happier Leader20:32 Being a Sacrificial Leader?23:35 Steps to Preventing Turnover32:11 Fostering Relationships Among Independent Workers35:07 How Transparent Should a Leader Be?38:26 Empowering Your Employees42:42 Be A Happy Leader - about the book46:47 Learning From Others48:40 Advice to Start Living Happier Today51:57 How to Help Team Members Be Happier53:24 Tia's Contact InfoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Customer Experience is a HUGE Market Differentiator in any business, but especially in the Laundromat Industry! No one knows this better than Yvette Morton Williams, a multi-store owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow along as Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, discover the strategies she's learned along the way in creating upscale profitable laundromats. Be sure to STAY TUNED to also learn of her upcoming CASH AWARD OPPORTUNITY for New Owners - you won't want to miss out!!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-morton-williams-mba-22ba6413/Our guest’s websites: www.conyersbestlaundry.org , www.evansmilllaundry.com , www.washandspin.comOur guest’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/conyersbestlaundry/ , www.facebook.com/evansmilllaundry/ , www.facebook.com/washandspin/Our guest’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkPattisonNFLFor consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCoin Laundry Association: www.coinlaundry.orgUhaul Stores: www.uhaul.comQuikTrip Gas Stations: www.quiktrip.comTimestamps:00:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes00:02:50 Backstory - Impact of a Strong Single Mother00:04:33 Entering the Laundromat Industry00:06:50 Laundromat Surprises & Advice for Newbies00:10:00 Why Laundromats & Why Atlanta?00:12:15 Early Mistakes Entering the Industry00:17:16 Store #1 - Making It My Own00:21:25 An Ancillary Service00:23:07 Size of Store00:23:21 Becoming Profitable - FINALLY!00:24:25 How I Overpaid & Others Can Avoid It00:27:18 Store #2 - Complete ReTool00:29:46 Less Equipment and More Revenue??00:30:15 Creating the Best Customer Experience00:39:37 Equipment Mix - Go BIG!00:40:08 Improvements in Revenue00:41:10 Store #3 - A New Build00:42:29 Finding the Property00:47:29 How Wide Should the Aisles Be??00:54:28 Looking to Other Industries for Ideas00:57:10 Store #4 - Owning the Real Estate00:59:53 What's Next?01:01:10 A CASH AWARD for New Laundromat Owners!!01:04:06 Paying It ForwardLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You Thinking Big Enough? Are You Striving for Your True Potential? If Others Can - Why Not You?? Former NFL Player and Recent Conqueror of Mt Everest (as well as the 6 other highest summits on Earth), Mark Pattison had asked himself these very questions. Follow along as he shares his journey with Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, inspiring us to think bigger, work harder, and stop limiting ourselves!Referenced Links: Link to get Atmosphere TV: https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s website: www.markpattisonnfl.comOur guest's podcast: https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/finding-your-summit/NFL presents Searching for the Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhCr1qgUE4ATo Donate to Higher Ground: https://highergroundusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/highergroundusa/donation.jsp?test=true&campaign=77&Our guest’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NFL2SevenSummits/Our guest’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markpattisonnfl/Our guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklpattison/Our guest’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkPattisonNFLFor consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.com Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.com Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiMt Ranier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htmStarbucks: www.starbucks.comMicrosoft: www.microsoft.comExpedia: www.expedia.comBoeing: www.boeing.comZillow: www.zillow.comAmazon: www.amazon.comJohn R. Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: www.thejohnrwoodencourse.comHigher Ground Programs: https://highergroundusa.org/Epilepsy Foundation: www.epilepsy.comTimestamps:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes02:02 Mark's Backstory - Surrounded by Mountains & Start-Ups05:52 An Eye-Opening NFL Experience09:40 "Why Not Me?" Mindset13:30 Blocking Out the Naysayers15:10 Lost After the NFL18:40 Refusing to Quit20:51 Facing Obstacles and Overcoming Failures22:42 Summitting Mt Everest28:48 The Film "Searching for the Summit"30:40 What is "Snow Blind"?33:29 The Finding Your Summit Podcast35:01 Advise for Business Owners40:02 Avoid Comparisons41:37 Contact Info & Higher GroundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether on a budget or due to shortages in the supply chain, it's time to take a look at options other than buying new in the laundry industry! Listen as Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla interview the owners and manager of Triad Laundry, Scott and Kevin Butorac and Carri Wells. Learn the differences between "used" and "refurbished by Triad with their warranty". You may no longer need to say, "I can't afford to replace my equipment!" You just need to be looking in the right place, take a look at Triad Laundry Equipment!Referenced Links: Link to get Atmosphere TV: https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] Our guest’s website: www.triadlaundry.comOur guest’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/triadlaundryequipment/Our guest’s Instagram: @triadlaundryOur guest’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/triad-laundryFor consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.com Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.com Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCraigslist: www.craigslist.orgFacebook Marketplace: www.facebook.com/marketplaceEbay: www.ebay.comAlliance Laundry Systems: https://alliancelaundry.comDexter Laundry Systems: www.dexter.comWascomat Laundry Systems: www.wascomat.comElectrolux Laundry Systems: www.electrolux.comTimestamps:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes03:34 A Backstory of Laundromat Dreams?06:14 Dad's Intro into the Laundry Business08:30 Adding Carri to the Team11:06 Impact of Covid12:49 The Marketing Side - Buying & Selling14:51 Utilizing Free Resources15:27 How to Balance Supply & Demand17:36 Storage Space18:54 OPL vs Coin Laundry Business19:34 What machines are in demand22:13 Hardmount vs Softmount23:50 What's "refurbished" on it?25:04 Warranties27:08 Only OEM parts?29:10 Sell any parts?30:32 Ever advise to buy new?32:18 Offer Consulting/Assessment Services?33:42 Advice to Make Machines Last Longer36:28 Used vs Refurbished39:21 Competitive Advantage41:02 Importance of Transparency42:26 Detailed Reports43:36 The Buy-Fix-Sell Process44:11 How to Search the Inventory45:36 Funny Stories from the Biz49:53 Advice for New Laundromat Operators55:46 Contact InfoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about investing in a business, but knew you couldn't do it alone? Listen along as Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, discuss with Ken Wimberly how he is rapidly growing a laundromat empire by investing with key partners. Ken also candidly shares stories from his past that have led to making him the successful entrepreneur he is today, advice on how to create a great network of fellow business owners, and tips for how he stays focused on his family despite managing several business endeavors.Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s app website: www.legacyjournal.appOur guest’s laundry website: www.laundryluv.comOur guest’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lordwimberlyOur guest’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ken.wimberlyKW Net Lease Advisors: https://netleaseexperts.com/Keller Williams Realty Abilene, TX: https://www.kwabilene.com/For consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiGoBundance Mastermind Group: www.gobundance.comFront Row Dads Mastermind Group: https://frontrowdads.com/start-here/Texas A&M Rankings: https://today.tamu.edu/2021/08/30/washington-monthly-rates-texas-am-no-1-in-state/Texas Christian University: www.tcu.eduPerrottis Pizzaria: www.perrottispizza.comThe Ramsey Show: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ramsey-showCoin Laundry Association and Clean Show registration: https://www.coinlaundry.org/events/the-clean-show/Planet Laundry Magazine: www.planetlaundry.comAtlas International Laundry Distributors: www.atlaslaundry.comRecommended Reading:• Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyTimestamps:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes02:40 Masterminds & Building a Network09:30 Transparency - Learning from Mistakes10:30 Academic Failure13:57 Going Through Bankruptcy18:06 Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking20:41 Amassing Extensive Debt & Surviving a Short Sale22:16 A Financial Makeover23:43 Can Debt Be Good??25:02 Getting Into the Laundromat Industry27:05 The Vision Behind the Laundry Luv Partnership30:19 Number of Locations30:35 Management Structure in the Partnership32:14 How they learned the laundry industry34:44 Distributor/Partner/Mentor36:31 Biggest Mistake and Overcoming It39:11 The Legacy of Love App47:48 How to Manage Multiple Businesses49:28 Advice for Becoming an Entrepreneur51:46 Why called "Laundry Luv"?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in growing your wealth? Wondering how to prepare for retirement when you are self-employed? Follow along as Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla discuss how anyone, especially entrepreneurs, can increase their cashflow, their liquidity, and their wealth with Curtis May of The Practical Wealth Show. Curtis reveals the 3 Rules of Investing, how to apply the 5 Principles of Personal Finance, and teaches on the Velocity of Money Strategy. He shares tips on where to begin your journey into becoming more financially educated and business savvy, moving you further along the path to financial freedom!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] Our guest’s website: https://practicalwealthadvisors.comOur guest’s email: [email protected] guest’s podcast: https://practicalwealth.libsyn.com/Our guest’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYtdLCckUCeuc7inedJcX-AIntro to Private Family Banking video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8N3jffM9ILife Insurance as a Tool for Liquidity video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2KTfbJpvggBehavior Gap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlRURNZcXf0For consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiDan Sullivan with Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com/First Ipod Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE_bDNaYAr8Kevin O’Leary clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWspMJNgT6wStar Wars clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enKhkTmB0OQRecommended Reading:·      Killing Sacred Cows by Garrett B. Gunderson·      The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason·      Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki·      The Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing by Robert Kiyosaki·      Doesn’t Hurt to Ask by Trey Gowdy·      Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash·      The Case for IBC by Nelson NashTimestamps:00:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - E20 Quotes00:02:26 Curtis' Backstory - Growing up in retail00:08:27 Advice to his 20 year old self00:09:58 A focus on personal development00:11:11 Business as a game00:12:43 Breakdown of the business00:15:01 Avoiding "dead money"00:15:54 Accumulation Theory vs The Velocity of Money Strategy00:20:25 Insurance for improved liquidity and less risk00:22:09 Three Rules of Investing00:26:24 Five Principles of Personal Finance00:27:35 #1 - Save00:29:23 #2 - Maximum Protection00:32:52 #3 - Asset Replacement00:34:55 #4 - Liquidity00:36:30 Good Debt vs Bad Debt00:42:25 #5 - Velocity of Money00:43:23 Does risk tolerance affect advice?00:44:35 Advice vs Education00:47:21 Objectives of the Financial Industry00:48:43 Financial Education vs Indoctrination00:50:45 Insurance for liquidity? 3 Types of Insurance00:55:17 Where to start in your financial education00:56:53 New Book Coming Soon00:58:22 Threads of Success00:59:30 The Behavior Gap01:00:49 Contact Info for Curtis May01:04:10 Closing RemarksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When entering a new industry, is joining a franchise a good idea? Listen as Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla discuss the pros and cons of joining a franchise with Brian Riseland, a former Microsoft exec and owner of Laundry Genius. Follow along as Brian shares how lessons he learned at Microsoft have helped him to be a better laundromat owner, how he made the decision on whether to join a franchise, his tips for branding and marketing, as well as his journey into the laundromat industry and where he's headed next. No matter what industry you may pursuing, this episode is full of great advice for any business owner wanting to improve their business!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] Our guest’s website: www.laundry-genius.comOur guest’s email: [email protected] consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCoin Laundry Association: https://www.coinlaundry.org/Laundromat Resource: https://laundromatresource.com/Pacific Lutheran University: www.plu.eduFiverr: www.fiverr.comDesign Crowd: www.designcrowd.comBigger Pockets Realty Podcast: www.biggerpockets.comLaundry Luv, Abilene, TX: www.laundryluv.comCesco Laundry Equipment: www.cescoequipment.comLaundroworks card payment system: www.laundroworks.comCents POS System: www.trycents.comRadical Candor by Kim Scott: www.radicalcandor.comIt Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad: https://moawadconsultinggroup.com/it-takes-what-it-takes/Wayne’s World clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjaqrPpdQYcVerizon “Can You Hear Me Now” commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPwPo-IAQ-ETimestamps:00:00:00 Intro Quotes - The Laundromat Millionaire Show00:02:02 How to be a guest on our show00:03:00 Laptops to Laundromats00:04:15 Sharing Knowledge Across the Industry00:05:20 "Laundry Genius"? All About Branding00:09:20 Brian's Backstory00:11:37 Lessons from Microsoft00:15:29 The Single Main Idea in Marketing00:16:50 Branding to Elevate the Industry00:19:47 Why left Microsoft00:21:35 Should I buy or franchise?00:25:17 Creating a business, not a job00:26:18 Pros & Cons of Franchising00:34:30 Deciding to Build00:36:15 Determining the Where - Location, Location, Location00:38:43 Importance of a Great Distributor00:41:58 Lease Negotiations00:43:14 Permit Purgatory00:44:05 Starting the Build00:45:08 Focusing on the Website and SEO00:46:00 Opening the New Store00:47:02 Why look for a stand alone building?00:48:46 Buying the Real Estate?00:50:09 Advice for a Great Lease00:52:42 Make-up of the New Store00:57:47 Adding Pick-up & Delivery?01:00:04 Why use Cents?01:05:08 Thoughts on Using Door Dash for Delivery01:08:36 Pricing01:15:00 Sharing Your Knowledge01:17:04 Recommended Resources01:23:00 Parting Thoughts01:23:36 Brian's Contact InfoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an Entrepreneur, the struggle is REAL! There never seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish all we need! Listen as Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla interview Adam Szabo, founder of Excelerate Athletic Development, as he reveals his secrets for time management, constant productivity, and maximizing sustained energy! This is a must for every overwhelmed business owner as well as anyone struggling to effectively manage their time!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s website: https://exceleratead.com/Our guest’s email: [email protected] guest’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VaE-nuEujA6ZWn5Fk6HFAFor consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiVince Suriano webpage: https://www.vincesuriano.com/Midland Baseball webpage: https://www.midlandbaseball.net/Matthew Walker webpage: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/The Joe Rogan Experience: https://www.joerogan.com/Just Fly podcast: https://www.just-fly-sports.com/category/podcast/The Huberman Lab: https://hubermanlab.com/Leave It To Beaver clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32BgWYO2EWcCat Watching Tennis clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86bQniV56b4Timestamps:00:00 Intro - The Laundromat Millionaire Show03:44 Adam's Backstory05:54 Navigating divorcing parents08:37 Why a math teacher?11:23 Amazing Mentors - World Class Coaches14:37 From Coach to Entrepreneur17:45 How to Multiply Yourself19:00 From Side Project into a Business19:41 Importance of the Service Business20:40 Training Staff & Finding Your Niche21:21 Importance of Networking22:36 The Answer to All Business Questions = People23:31 How to Get New Clients24:10 The Struggles - Loosening Control26:54 Young & Arrogant = Many Lessons31:11 Time Management - the Importance of Front Loading35:59 High Tech Organization System??39:31 Time to Sell?40:54 Adding to the Family45:06 How to Keep Up the Energy47:27 Summer = Break Time?48:50 Downtime to Reenergize50:44 Adam's Best Advice to ShareLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in the laundromat industry? Follow along as Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla interview Stacey Runfola, a multi-store owner in Florida, as she shares her journey and the diligent perseverance she displayed in finding success in laundromats. Stacey shares her story of personal loss, pursuing a new career, and overcoming the challenges of buying multiple laundromats and even starting a pick-up & delivery service, all while continually looking for ways to serve others!Referenced Links:Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] guest’s website: www.laundrystop.comOur guest’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.runfolaFor consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCoin Laundry Association: www.coinlaundry.orgCLA Forum: https://community.coinlaundry.org/openforumlink/community-home?CommunityKey=203feeea-5c96-4a14-b980-44cc430a7e8dBrian Grell and Eastern Funding: www.easternfunding.comExcellence in Laundry Conference: https://www.coinlaundry.org/events/excellence-in-laundry-conference/Multi Parts Aftermarket Auto Parts: www.multiparts.netThe Brothers Grimsby – bulletproof glass clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZj6uj-_Q8Timestamps:00:00:00 The Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes00:03:22 Stacey's Backstory - her father as a mentor00:08:36 A college degree & a minimum wage job00:09:45 From Teacher to Store Manager00:10:34 Marrying the Boss00:12:01 Lessons Through Loss00:17:22 Passion for Helping Others00:17:40 From Dance Industry to Laundry Industry00:20:13 Searching for a Business00:24:00 Networking Before Even an Owner00:25:20 A Refusal to Sell - Searching for Opportunities00:29:41 Pursue a Master's Degree?00:30:08 A Package Deal00:33:14 Where to Look for Laundromats00:36:00 Doing the Due Diligence00:38:36 Biggest Key to Success in the Laundromat Industry00:41:12 Buying 2 Laundromats in 1 Day!00:45:15 Condition of the Stores00:45:42 Creative Problem Solving in Business00:48:12 Expanding to a 3rd Store00:51:58 Starting a Pick-Up & Delivery Service00:55:50 Challenges and Advice for Pick-Up & Delivery01:02:20 Stacey's Tips01:05:56 Stacey's Contact InfoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From convincing an owner to sell to completely refitting an existing laundromat, listen as Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, interview Daniel Sofranko, owner of Perfect Wash Express Laundry Center in Huntington Beach, California, made his laundromat vision a reality!Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”Contact Mike directly: [email protected] Links:Our guest’s website: www.perfectwashhb.comOur guest’s email: [email protected] to Daniel’s articles in Planet Laundry: https://planetlaundry.com/author/Daniel/For consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiCoin Laundry Association: www.coinlaundry.orgContinental Girbau West distributor: https://cg-west.com/Planet Laundry magazine: https://planetlaundry.com/Seinfeld “No Soup For You”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryNxl-lpOMETimestamps:00:00 Intro Laundromat Millionaire Show - Guest Quotes01:58 Daniel's Backstory - Generations of Entrepreneurs06:01 The Jobs That Prepared Him for Laundromats08:00 The Most Motivating Word is "NO"10:35 Finding a Job During the Great Recession12:20 Real Estate, Laundromats, or Squirrels??13:28 Researching the Laundromat Industry17:20 Why is the Laundromat Industry So Great?18:24 Importance of a Great Distributor22:43 Buying His 1st Laundromat26:09 Convincing an Owner to Sell - The Business Plan28:45 Creating Relationship Capital30:59 Converting a Dump into a Palace33:26 Optimizing a Small Space36:56 Daniel's Business Model37:56 What to Focus on in Your Laundromat39:34 Growing & Getting Profitable42:31 Launching Drop Off and Pick Up & Delivery Services44:22 How to Find Commercial Customers45:16 Finding Your Niche45:41 Developing a Team47:27 How to Attract Great Clientele50:15 A Passive Business??52:15 Contacting Daniel SofrankoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices