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…

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. https://www.facebook.com/Bay-View-Maytag-Laundromat-299682636711364/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevestemarie/

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 you…

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 …

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 …

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!

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. http://www.cloghog.com/

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 http://washdryfoldpos.com/…

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 LaundromatHowTo.com for all the details.

EP 46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast Even with the best intentions sometimes the main business takes the wheel.

How can a PodCast talk about colors? Let's give it a shot and find out.

Look to successful people for the skills and traits that they use.

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.

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.

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 http://www.hotwatersizing.com/

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.

Sometimes we get caught up in the details of the businessandforget the people that are just starting out. Time to go backtothe Basics of the Industry. LaundromatHowTo.com

Have you ever been told by a Building Inspector to ""Ceaseand Desist"? I have and it was not something I ever wanted tohear again. Fortunately it was a mistake on their part and we had agreat relationship after that but it's better to avoid theconfusion. This week we talk about some simple but big pitfalls that youwant to avoid when renovating or b…

Lets get back to some of the basics of the Industry. LaundromatHowTo/podcast

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.

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 LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

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. Related Lin…

This is the second of a two part interview with Brian Henderson of WashDryFoldPOS.com. We talk about some other systems and then get into the details of good Laundromat specific system. Say Goodbye to the converted Dry Cleaning POS. Related Links: http://www.laundromathowto.com/ http://washdryfoldpos.com/ http://www.libertylaundryok.com/…

This weeks guest is Brian Henderson, the Operations Manager of Liberty Laundry, a highly successful chain of laundromats in northeast Oklahoma. Since its founding in 2005 by Brian's father John Henderson, Liberty Laundry has expanded to a team of 25 people, three locations, and continues to grow. Brian is a self-proclaimed “laundry nerd” and says t…

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? The answer is .... No. Listen as we talk about what may be required and how to work it into your budget. Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast…

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…

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. Related links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast…

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. Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast

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. Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast

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. Related Links: LaundromatHowTo.com/Pod…

There are many discussions and questions about whether to be attended, partially attended, or fully attended. The next question is should you hire your own employees or use contractors. Listen as we work through the pros and cons and what works in my stores.

HARO and Retiring Early Help A Reporter Out (HelpAReporter.com) is a site that connects reporters and other writers to experts and sources for their stories. This can be a great opportunity to get your business and experience in front of a new or enlarged market. Most articles will provide links back to your sites In this article I provided some in…

It's been a busy year at LaundromatHowTo.com and it's time to take a look back and a look forward.

There are times when you need to consider the right thing to do. It's not always about the bottom line and you never know when you will meet someone again. Show Notes are available at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast

Creating a great radio ad is more than just an idea. You also need the right words, tone and information to turn your idea into customers coming in the door.Today we talk with Chris Wright, a seasoned radio professional that has seen what works and what doesn't. Show Notes are available at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast…

Many businesses are looking to improve their online presence and are using social media, paid advertising, blogs and many other methods but they have overlooked some of the basics, "Showing up on the search results". In this PodCast we work through some searches for local businesses and see what we find. Show Notes can be found at LaundromatHowTo.c…

Everybody is going to look at something a little bit different. What might seem just great to you, the right information, written correctly, the right colors, but somebody else might just click right over it. So, it's important when you’re doing any marketing to try a few different things. Links: Marine_One - https://youtu.be/leaWwPUoL_M http://www…

Part 2 of our interview with Ben Sawyer. There are many paths into the coin laundry industry and we talk with Ben Sawyer on the steps he took to purchase his first laundromat. Ben's background is in corporate life and he has looked at many business opportunities. He decided on a coin laundry and is about a month into the business. This episode is p…

There are many paths into the coin laundry industry and we talk with Ben Sawyer on the steps he took to purchase his first laundromat. Ben's background is in corporate life and he has looked at many business opportunities. He decided on a coin laundry and is about a month into the business. This episode is packed full of tips for new investors. All…

What does a Laundromat Owner do day to day? That varies a lot between owners and their business plans. In this episode we look at a few weeks of activity in and around the laundromats. LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast P.S. Here is a link to the book mentioned on AmazonWant a free copy? Email a screen shot of your iTunes Review to Ken@WashinCoinLaundry.c…

Does your business trade a product or service for cash? In this episode we look at a quote from the book "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D Wattles to help us review what we are really providing and is it valuable to our customers. You can buy the book now on Amazon http://amzn.to/1ZDm95Y See the video and the show notes at LaundromatHowTo.…

Video cameras are in use almost everywhere and your business should be no exception. But where do you start? There are so many camera and DVR types out there today and what if you have an older system ? Do you have to throw it away and start from scratch? Listen as we talk about these and other items with Zeke Richey of Tech Pro Security. You can c…

Discover ways to be productive and life hacks on how to boost your productivity at work, business, home and in every task you do. Ken relates the science of productivity to Laundromat business operations. Se the Show Notes at LaundromatHowTo.com/PodCast Original Article: http://www.sparringmind.com/productivity-science/ Video Link https://youtu.be/…

Radio is still a power advertising method and can target a very local market. In today's PodCast we look at a some of my ads from the past few years and how they evolved

Coin Acceptors may not be an exciting topic but in the Laundromat Business it's a very important part of the equipment. Imonex Coin Drops can be used internationally and accept single or multiple coins. Listen as we discuss the history, options and how to update your store.

There are many methods to advertise in today's world. In this PodCast we look at two simple methods. One is an app and the other is an actual item you can hold in your hands. They each have a place and will work together. The links and videos will be in the Show Notes at www.LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast…

The 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 …

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Larry Adamski , owner of Muskegon Laundromat in Muskegon Michigan. Larry has over 45 years experience as a Laundromat owner/operator. He formerly owned multiple Laundromats, a professional dry cleaning plant, a car wash and numerous apartments. His current Laundromat in Muskegon is 3700 square feet and i…

The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos & Logos Some interesting things I learned today. Ethos (Ethics) Pathos (Emotion) Logos (Logic) It’s not often that the kids can stump me on subject matter, maybe on some details of how to do math problems or American History but spitting out terms I had never heard and being able to explain them! So after a quic…

I Have A Location, Now What? So you have a location for your laundromat but what are the next steps? Before you commit to the location there are a few things that need to be checked out. Find all of the Show Notes at LaundromatHowTo.com/Podcast