Welcome to the MJB Podcast, where Magazine Jukebox CEO/Co-Founder Scott T. Janney interviews entrepreneurs and business owners to discuss business highs and lows, the value of customer experience, and more. Find out more here: https://magazinejukebox.com/podcast Note: Previously Biztainment Weekly Podcast
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Are you an "Entrepreneurial Nerd" or even just a passionate small business person trying to learn the ropes? If so, this show may be perfect for you. On the Laundromat Millionaire Show, we discuss everything Business, the good, bad and ugly lessons that we've learned. Things we've learned from our success and also from our failure and the growth that occurs when we truly seek it out! Episodes feature Co-host and published Author, Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz along with his wife and sid ...
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Adding a Facility to Scale Delivery with Ayad Mirjan
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When adding Wash-Dry-Fold & Delivery to your laundromat, how do you know when you've outgrown your facility? What can you do to avoid affecting your self-serve customers? For Ayad Mirjan, his answer was simple, expand across the street! In this interview with Dave & Carla Menz, learn how Ayad expanded his delivery brand OrangeBag by adding a separa…
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Lead generation tips from an innovative CEO | MJB Podcast Ep. 3 ft Charles Cormier
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Charles Cormier, CEO of TopLeads, joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss how to tailor content to your audience, speak to your customers’ pain points, and more!
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How is 24-Hour & Unattended Possible? with Lara Freeland
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There are many successful ways to run a laundromat, but can they run themselves? Is it really possible to be open 24-hours and completely unattended? Lara Freeland, owner of Pelican Laundromat in Marrero, Louisiana shares her tips for making this model possible. Listen as Dave and Carla Menz interview Lara in this episode of The Laundromat Milliona…
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Changing the world through entrepreneurial spirit | MJB Podcast Ep. 2 ft Andrew Choi
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Andrew Choi, CEO of Beige LLC, joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss his current entrepreneurial venture, his unique research methods, and more!By Scott Janney
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The 3 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask with Mike Finger
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What do you really want from your business? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show sponsored by H-M Company at draintroughs.com, Dave and Carla interview Mike Finger of Exit Oasis as he reveals the 3 questions every business owner must ask themselves about their business. Avoiding these questions and the necessary pivots they may requir…
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A Truck Driver’s Journey to Software Engineering | MJB Podcast Ep. 1 ft Lionel Sapp
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Lionel Sapp joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss how he went from a truck driver to a software engineer, his {bl}hackathon event, and more!
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Welcome to the MJB Podcast, where Magazine Jukebox CEO/Co-Founder Scott T. Janney interviews entrepreneurs and business owners to discuss business highs and lows, the value of customer experience, and more. Find out more here: https://magazinejukebox.com/podcastBy Scott Janney
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Growth & Comfort Do Not Coexist with Alex Jekowsky
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First StarchUp, then LaundroWorks, what's next for Cents? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla interview Alex Jekowsky, CEO & Co-founder of Cents, to discuss the evolution of technology in the laundromat industry, the mistakes Cents has made along the way and their plans for the future. Referenced Links: Cents Website: h…
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Costly Insurance Coverage Mistakes with Larry Trapani & Joel Blitzer
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As insurance premiums continue to rise, are you sure your business is even covered? Are you paying for coverage you don't even need? Are items missing from your policy that could cause you devastating losses? Larry Trapani & Joel Blitzer of The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program join Dave & Carla on this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire …
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Before You Buy More Equipment... with Horace Lewis
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If your laundromat is so busy people are turning away, does that mean it's time to expand? Do you need more space and more equipment or is there another solution? When is the right time to invest in more equipment or even another location? Listen as Horace Lewis shares his laundromat journey with Dave & Carla Menz and they discuss this often debate…
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Taking Action on a "Free" Laundromat with Yannick Tuwamo
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Is that "Free Laundromat" really free? Yannick Tuwamo, owner of The Soapbox Global Laundry in Columbus, Ohio shares his journey into purchasing his first laundromat, the challenges and his advice for others looking to enter the laundry industry. Follow along in this interview with Dave & Carla Menz on The Laundromat Millionaire Show, pull out the "…
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Fighting for the Independent Laundromat Owners with Jordan Berry
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"If we don't get on board, we're going to be left behind!" Jordan Berry, from the Laundromat Resource, joins Dave & Carla Menz to discuss the current trends in the laundry industry, the threats we need to prepare ourselves for, and a call to action for all laundromat owners to help each other succeed. Also, learn the reasons behind Jordan's recent …
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A New Innovation in Customer Entertainment with Scott Janney
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Interested in FREE Entertainment for your customers?? Looking for another way to differentiate your business from the competition?? Scott Janney, Co-Founder and CEO of Magazine Jukebox shares the story behind his innovative new product and Dave & Carla share its impact after months of use in their stores. Learn about the free option or for a small …
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Recognizing a Business Stop vs. a Stay | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 22 ft Tyler Woodall
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Tyler Woodall joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss his experience in the insurance industry, how to work 10 hours a week instead of 40, recognizing a stop vs a stay, and more!
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Influences on a CEO’s Journey in Entrepreneurship | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 21 hosted by Scott T. Janney, CEO/Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox
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Host, Scott T. Janney, discusses what has influenced his entrepreneurship journey, his past and current business partners, why you should have systems in place, and more. Scott is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox.By Biztainment Weekly
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Navigating Delivery & Controlling Costs with Dave & Carla Menz
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Interested in Laundry Delivery, but not sure about the Logistics Options? Already doing Delivery and want to Increase your Profit Margin? In this episode with Dave & Carla Menz, they explore the different Logistical Models for Delivery and help you navigate which is the best for you. Additionally they share tips for creating a model the customers w…
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Building a Team, Managing Expectations, & Establishing a Team Culture | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 20 hosted by Scott T. Janney, CEO/Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox
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Host, Scott T. Janney, talks about why it’s important to invest in establishing a team culture, managing expectations around remote work, ChatGPT’s and AI’s roles in today’s marketing sphere, the benefits of seeking legal advice early on in your business, and more. Scott is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox.…
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The difference between a founder and a business owner | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 19 hosted by Scott T. Janney, CEO/Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox
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Host, Scott T. Janney, discusses how to achieve a work life balance, the difference between a founder and a business owner, his business goals, and more! Scott is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magazine Jukebox.By Biztainment Weekly
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Stress-Free Payroll Solutions with Justis Mullins
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Does your head hurt just thinking about payroll?? Taxes, social security, worker's comp, unemployment insurance, OSHA, the FLSA, & more to keep track of makes outsourcing payroll a must for business owners! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla Menz interview Justis Mullins, Small Business Sales Manager of ADP Services, t…
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Scaling With Simplicity with Branden Unnerstall
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How can you expand your chain of laundromats and keep it simple to manage?? Learn how Branden Unnerstall, owner of 16 laundromats in St Louis, Missouri, has done just that! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show Dave, Carla & Brandon discuss how to scale, the hiring for customer service, developing a brand, the impact of their Christian…
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Inject a New Revenue Stream Into Your Laundromat with Patrick Kelley of Hydro Perfect Pour
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Looking for ways to increase self-serve revenue while also cutting costs for laundry drop-off and delivery services? Listen and learn from Patrick Kelley of Hydro Perfect Pour about the new service Dave & Carla are installing in their newest laundromat. Patrick shares how it works, how it's different from other systems, and how it can not only add …
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Our Customer Service Strategies Revealed with Dave & Carla Menz
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We pride ourselves on offering outstanding customer service and so can you! Learn our methods for keeping it easy, affordable, and high-quality. We share with you the tools we use, how they work, what they cost and the policies we implement to maintain that high customer satisfaction and retention. This episode is perfect for not only any laundroma…
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Empowerment & Inspiration from the Founder of I Am Unbreakable | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 18 ft Adrianne Fekete
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Adrianne Fekete joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss the I Am Unbreakable community, how she fell in love with helping others, her passion for being a private investigator, life/work balance as a founder, empowering women, and more.By Biztainment Weekly
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Before You Buy That Laundromat, Analyze the Deal with Jason Worme
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Want to buy a laundromat but nervous of the risk? Follow along as Jason Worme details how he analyzes a potential location to mediate risk and determine an offer that will guarantee a successful profit margin. In this interview with Dave & Carla Menz, Jason shares his story of coming to America and how he continues to grow a successful laundromat b…
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Business Tips from the VP of Marketing at a 200(!) year old organization | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 17 feat Lauren Roberts Carter
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Lauren Roberts Carter joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share networking tips, advice on switching careers, and useful resources for businesses. She also discusses how getting involved in your local community can help expand your opportunities.By Biztainment Weekly
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Advice from a Creative Entrepreneur | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 16 feat Carl Cleanthes
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Carl Cleanthes joins host, Scott T. Janney, to discuss his passion for design and creativity, hiring people with an entrepreneurial mindset, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, and more.By Biztainment Weekly
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Discount Offer for WDF 2023!! with Mark Vlaskamp
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From creating The Folde, selling to 2ULaundry, and becoming a CLA Board Member, Mark Vlaskamp has had a busy few years! Listen as he shares his story and the event he is currently excited about that is a necessity for anyone interested in drop-off laundry or delivery services. Be sure to stay tuned as Dave & Carla reveal a special coupon code for $…
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A Young Entrepreneur’s Path and Pivots | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 15 feat Beau Deseo
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Beau Deseo joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share his path to entrepreneurship, his business inspirations and aspirations, what it’s like to be a small fish in the big ocean of entrepreneurship, and more.By Biztainment Weekly
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Insight from a Chief Identity Hacker | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 14 feat Sallyann Della Casa
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Sallyann Della Casa joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share her take on Chat GPT and AI, marketable skills you can’t gain from a degree, and more.By Biztainment Weekly
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Feedback from a Female Founder | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 13 feat Amber Hamilton
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Amber Hamilton joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share why she wanted to become a startup founder, what it’s like being a woman in corporate America, and more!By Biztainment Weekly
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Banter & Business Tips from the CEO of Endurance Zone | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 12 feat David Birch
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David Birch joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share how he went from a Rugby player to starting his own business, how he found his perfect business partner, and more!By Biztainment Weekly
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Getting Real with Alliance Laundry CEO Mike Schoeb
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Franchises...Corporate Stores...Equipment Distributors...Supply Chain Breakdown...Technological Advancements...the Future of the Industry?? Yes, we hit all the hot topics in this candid interview with one of the top CEO's in the Laundry Industry, Mike Schoeb of Alliance Laundry Systems! Referenced Links: Our Guest’s Website: https://alliancelaundry…
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Leadership, Growth, and the Arch Study of Cameron Gilmore | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 11 feat Cameron Gilmore
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Host Scott T. Janney welcomes Cameron Gilmore, author and podcast host of the Arch Study of You. Cameron shares how to accomplish more in less time and hire some of the most coachable people in the world. He also discusses some of his biggest hurdles and useful tips on what it takes to be a great leader.…
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Creating Growth & Giving Back with Dave & Carla Menz
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Want to create a buzz in your community that brings customers flocking to your store? Whether it's a grand opening or your 20 year anniversary, it's still a great time to plan a Free Wash Event for your customers! Follow along as Dave & Carla detail how they set up their Anniversary event, why they did it, the costs associated with it and the feedb…
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From U.S. Navy Engineer to Startup Founder | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 10 feat Ricky Eckhardt
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Ricky Eckhardt joins host, Scott T. Janney, to share how he went from a Senior System Engineer in the U.S. Navy to a startup founder. He’ll discuss skills he’s gained, struggles he’s faced, and more!
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With Great Content Comes Great Responsibility | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 9 feat Jared Beasley
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Jared Beasley joins host, Scott T. Janney, to talk give his takes on storytelling, commercial production, inspiring content that prompts action, and more.By Biztainment Weekly
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Secrets to Scaling with Joe Dan & Kelli Reed
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Are you looking to get into the laundry industry or already in and want to grow? This episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show is full of advice on hot topics such as whether to retool or build new, which equipment to buy, want to negotiate in your lease, how big should your laundromat be, which payment system is right for you, how to scale a pic…
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Should You Buy That Laundromat?? with Claudio Vilas S4E63
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Laundromats are often a great investment, but IS THAT ONE? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz dive in deep on this topic with laundromat owner and business broker, Claudio Vilas. Learn from his wins and his mistakes as they discuss what makes a laundromat a good or bad investment, whether it's right for you, and how much you should pay. For those lo…
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How To Calculate the Price You Should Be Charging for WDF Service with Dave & Carla Menz
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Are You Making a Profit on Your WDF Service? How much? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz explain how to calculate your costs for a pound of laundry processed, share their actual costs, and teach you how to determine what you should be charging in your market. Grab that notepad and a calculator, you're definitely going to want to take some notes on …
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Laundry Service Marketing That Gets Results with Brett Lyon S4E61
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Learn tips for successfully marketing your laundry business with former professional hockey player turned marketing wizard, Brett Lyon. Stay tuned for a special announcement and offer as Dave, Carla & Brett reveal what they've been working on together and how it can impact your business! Referenced Links: • Dave’s Coaching & Workshops: www.laundrom…
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Tips from a Laundromat Construction Expert with Brian Harrington S3E60
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Thinking about retooling or building a laundromat? This is an episode you won't want to miss! Brian Harrington, construction contractor turned laundromat owner shares his advice on construction, layout, throughput, and financing. Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz share their insight on these topics as well. Referenced Links: • Dave’s Coaching & Wor…
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The Art of Laundromat Valuation with Stephen Gramaglia
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Whether it's examining the competitive analysis and demographics around a white box location or the total valuation of an existing laundromat, Stephen Gramaglia has the experience and advice you need. As former COO of laundromat financing giant, Eastern Funding and now an owner of multiple laundromats himself, Stephen shares his journey and his exp…
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The Change That Increased Revenue 32% with Tim & Dustin Gill S3E58
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Tim's 1st laundromat lost $70k, until he took the advice of an old friend. Could these changes turn your store around too? Listen as Tim & Dustin Gill of Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA share this father-son story of entering the laundromat industry. As they discuss their journey from 1 to 4 stores with Dave & Carla Menz, they share the advice the…
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The 3 Keys to Successful Staffing w/Dave & Carla Menz
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Is staffing your laundromat an issue? Trouble finding reliable employees? We've been there! But, after years of trial and error, we now have an AMAZING team and a pretty good system for finding new team members. Listen as Dave & Carla Menz share the tricks they've found to keeping your laundromat well-staffed and always open for business! Reference…
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Simplifying Multi-Store Ownership w/Matt Hylton
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He works a full-time job, owns 2 gyms, 4 laundromats, and still has time for his family! How does he do it?? Follow along as Matt Hylton shares with Dave & Carla, his secrets for managing multiple laundromats more efficiently. Also, as a hands-on owner who does repairs himself, he reveals the difference between various washing machine types to help…
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Top 10 Reasons Laundry Delivery Businesses Fail to Thrive with Dave & Carla Menz
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It's one of the hottest topics in the Laundry Industry - Laundry Pick-Up & Delivery! But why do so many struggle to make a profit doing it? Follow along as Dave & Carla Menz outline what they believe are the Top 10 Reasons other laundromat owners have struggled to find success in this market. This is one countdown you won't want to miss!Referenced …
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Our Big Reveal for Laundromat Owners with Dave & Carla
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After several months of work to make it happen, we are finally revealing what we have been up to - an amazing Community built just for laundromat owners! Follow along as we give you a guided tour and stay til the end for a limited offer!Referenced Links:•Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching•H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://drai…
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Dave is famous for saying, "You need to raise your prices!", but do you? If so, by how much and how do you do it without chasing off too many customers?? Learn this & more as Dave & Carla Menz discuss the answers to these questions and help you determine the value proposition and pricing strategy that best fits your self-serve laundromat.Referenced…
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Stories from the Film Industry | Biztainment Weekly Ep. 8 feat Danny Machado
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Danny Machado joins host, Scott Janney to talk about his new startup in the film industry. They discuss the life of a startup in entertainment, the quirks of not living in California, and how important connections are for any industry.By Biztainment Weekly
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The call every laundromat owner dreads; BUT it's completely AVOIDABLE! Follow along as Dave & Carla discuss drainage systems, what's ideal and what to do if yours isn't. With over a decade in the industry and experience with various types of systems, this is some advice laundromat owners won't want to miss!Referenced Links: •Dave’s Coaching: www.la…
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