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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 brought his business experience with him. Now he's on a mission to help the mom & pop owners of the world run their laundromats like a pro!

In this show, Jason and Jordan discuss:

• Why he landed on owning a laundromat as a serial entrepreneur
• How he found his laundromat on Craigslist
• How to tell how well a laundromat is doing
• Lease negotiations
• Why you should get seller financing even if you don't need it
• Opening on New Year's Day
• How to get your business online
• How he doubled his laundromat's revenue
• How to improve the customer experience
• Pricing and larger machines
• Machine repair
• Technology and laundromats
• Payrange card system
• Where to learn what you need to know

And a LOT more! Get the notepad and pen out for this one!

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https://laundromatresource.com/show92

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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, as my friend Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz likes to say, elevate the industry.

This episode is about thanking everyone for buying into this belief, being a part of it, and going on the journey with me. It's also my hope that this will just pour jet fuel on the fire that's already burning. I truly believe it's the way to change your life for the better and to change our communities for the better!

So big thanks to you all! Take today to go out and celebrate however you like to celebrate! You deserve it! :)

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https://laundromatresource.com/show91

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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 you're in, I've been asked many times, "Can I own laundromats while working full-time?" Lauren Berkoski joins us on the show to tell you it's possible, tell you how she did it, and to fill you in on the challenges and opportunities. She doesn't pull any punches in this revealing interview.

Lauren and Jordan discuss:

• Lauren's work background
• How she got into the laundromat business
• What it was like being a laundromat kid
• The tragedy that led to tough decisions
• Why Lauren and her husband decided to buy a laundromat
• How to know when to hire in a growing business
• What it's like owning laundromats with a full-time job
• What she loves about owning laundromats
• How automation and technology help her manager her laundromats
• How she started a laundry pick-up and delivery service
• Marketing a pick-up and delivery business
• How to stay organized
• Converting a laundromat from coin-operated to card-operated
• The power of networking

And a whole lot more!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show90

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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 items that will help you build a better laundromat business. In this show, Cameron and Jordan discuss:

• Cameron's background as a laundromat owner and a distributor
• How to get landlords to BEG you to put a laundromat in their space
• How to know if a potential change is going to give you a good return on your investment
• Why you should reinvest into your business
• Cameron's first laundromat experience
• Dissecting a laundromat's demographics  in detail
• Throughput
• Coin vs. Card vs. Hybrid
• How to scale your business up to multiple locations
• Marketing your laundromat
• Building the right relationships to succeed

And a lot more!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show89

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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,  Chuck is dedicated to serving the industry through trying to help laundromat owners succeed.

This episode is packed with information for you so be ready to take some notes. In today's show, Chuck and Jordan discuss:

• Chuck's background from bicycles to laundry
• Top loaders in your laundromat
• Changes in the industry going forward
• Laundromat business models
• Leases
• What to do when a new store comes into town
• Participating in the community
• Laundromats as an entrepreneur's playground
• Laundromat bathrooms
• How to take your first action steps
• The secret to growing your business
• Preparing yourself

And a whole lot more!

Join Chuck and Jordan for a free live webinar on Due Diligence on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 4pm pst/7pm est! Sign up here!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show88

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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 give you the freedom you're looking for, as well. Daniel wraps the narrative of his journey toward freedom with practical tips and advice on how to build your own business that will give you the life you're dreaming of.

In today's show, Daniel and Jordan discuss:

• How Daniel got interested in laundromats
• How to overcome the initial fear
• How to use data in your business
• How to build up a wash and fold business
• Text marketing
• A blueprint to building your business
• Financial freedom
• Starting a pick-up & delivery business
• Working in your business
• Shutting down his self-serve business
• Why he has a small location
• Digital marketing
• Understanding your customer
• Working on high-dollar tasks
• Standing in the gap
• How to build a business to make your dreams a reality

And more!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show87

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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 you can do it, too!

In this episode, Dan and Jordan discuss:

• Dan's cancer diagnosis and how that changed him
• Dan's post-cancer adventures, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro multiple times
• The path that led Dan to laundromat ownership
• Why he claims if he can do it you can do it, too
• How he found his laundromat for sale
• How he did due diligence on his laundromat
• What to ask potential competitor's customers when doing due diligence
• How to rehab the reputation of a laundromat
• Small town laundromat ownership
• Dealing with inherited negative Google reviews
• The self storage industry
• Dan's secret sauce to climbing your own mountains, whatever they might be
• Investing in yourself

And a whole lot more!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show86

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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 tips, tricks, strategies, and mindsets that have put him on that path to freedom so you can do it too!

In today's episode, Brian and Jordan discuss:

• How to escape the 9-5
• Knowing your numbers and what numbers to know
• "knowing" vs "doing"
• Independent laundromats vs franchise laundromats
• Finding a good location
• Criteria for a good laundromat location
• Using ROBS to purchase a laundromat with retirement funds
• How to be a leader when you don't know what you're doing
• Effective promotions
• The #1 feedback he gets in his store that makes all the difference
• Why people go to a laundromat that has higher prices

And a lot more!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show85

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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 industry while dropping a TON of wisdom, practical knowledge, and actionable tips for laundromat owners and those of your wanting to buy your first laundromat. In a truly value-packed show, Peter holds nothing back and shares the ups and downs he's seen in this business to help you better run your business.

In this episode, Peter and Jordan discuss:

• Pioneering the laundromat superstore
• Starting an energy company for laundromats
• Being the acquisitions and operations manager for a large laundromat chain
• Tips on scaling the business
• The role of real estate and scaling
• How to ramp up a new laundromat
• Lagging vs leading indicators
• Getting customer feedback
• A major culture shift happening in the laundromat industry right now
• Order value and the importance of trust with customers
• Online reviews
• Technology development over the years
• Culture of care and attention to detail
• Hub & spoke model of laundry drop-off services
• Checklists
• Churn rate
• What is Mr. Jeff and who is it for
• Looking outside of the industry for inspiration

And way, way more!!

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show84

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Register for the conference here: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/laundromat-millionaire-conference/

Laundromat Millionaire Conference Speakers & Panelists podcast episodes:
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Steve Andrews
Chris Michalik

Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show83

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Laundromat Resource Marketing- We know marketing and we know laundromats! Let us help you build your website and market your laundromat today!

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Links
Laundromat Millionaire
Laundromat Millionaire Conference
Laundromat Millionaire Book
Laundromat Millionaire Course

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