Podcasts: From our laundry room to yours

The Laundry Nerd podcast, formerly known as Laundromat Insights, explores laundromat ownership, and laundry technology, while uniting all us ”Laundry Nerds” who geek out over turns, G-Force, cycle modifiers, and all things laundry. With great return on investment and simple management, the laundromat business has continued to attract new investors…and many of us Nerds. The Laundry Nerd podcast strips away the myths and misconceptions and gives you the real story about what it takes to open and run a successful laundromat business. Leveraging industry experts and laundry owners, “Laundry Nerd” will offer valuable insights for those considering opening a laundry and tips to current owners looking to maximize their own return on investment. Along the way, we’ll chat with industry leaders, and a variety of fun personalities who make this industry great. Laundry Nerds unite!

  • episode 21

    A Chat With Matt Zinicola

    Liberty Laundry in Peterborough, New Hampshire recently transitioned to touchscreens and technology. We chat with owner, Matt Zinicola about the upgrade, and what it’s like operating a laundromat in the community the play “Our Town” was based on.

  • episode 20

    Spare Parts Discussion

    In this episode, we meet Ann Korhnak, general manager of spare parts at Alliance Laundry Systems, learn about the parts headwinds facing all industries, and get a glimpse of what’s to come.

  • episode 19

    Pre-Clean Show Chat

    The 2022 Clean Show is upon us. We’ll chat tips for attending the show and why you must consider the lost opportunity cost of long lead times for products.

  • episode 18

    Laundromat Millionaire, Part II

    Dave Menz, AKA the Laundromat Millionaire, is back for part two of our conversation. This time around we chat operations, books, and the Laundromat Millionaire Conference.

  • episode 17

    Laundromat Millionaire, Part 1

    Dave Menz, AKA the Laundromat Millionaire, wears many hats – successful business owner, author, podcaster. In this first of a two-part series, we talk about how his start in life in Flint, Mich. equipped him with the grit to overcome hurdles and achieve success on a variety of levels.

  • episode 16

    Expanding To A Second Location

    Big Waves Laundromat in Santa Monica made an immediate impact when it opened in 2020. It’s owner, quickly fell in love with the business and began planning for a second location. In this episode, we’re joined by Wade Hickok to talk about the new location and what new owners should know about expanding to store number two.

  • episode 15

    Why You Need a Full-Service Distributor

    n the laundromat business, going it alone can be costly. This is why a full-service distributor is so important. We’re joined by Justin Meerman, sales manager at Hynes and Waller, Inc. in Marlboro, Md., and Mike Fox, sales manager at Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution (formerly Washburn Machinery) in Chicago to talk about what full-service distribution means for laundromat owners.

  • episode 14

    A Chat with CLA’s Brian Wallace

    The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) is the backbone of the laundromat industry, and it has a definite pulse on its overall health. In this episode, Brian Wallace, president and CEO of the CLA, discusses topics such as the current state and future of the industry, Laundry Cares Foundation, and frequent flyer miles.

  • episode 13

    Made With American Pride

    Quality doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of a concerted effort to accept nothing less than excellence. In this episode, Brad Nye, vice president of operations, discusses how his team turns out consistently great products each day.

  • episode 12

    The 2022 Financial Landscape

    Coming off a year of historic low interest rates, 2022 could be more challenging with inflation and possible rate hikes. Jeff Harvey, manager of U.S. underwriting for Alliance Laundry Systems sorts it all out for us.