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!

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    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.

  • episode 11

    Exploring the Speed Queen Laundry Franchise

    The laundromat business continues to see franchise options introduced to markets. In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Bowe, general manager of North America franchise and retail operations, who discusses the company’s beginnings in laundromat operations with company-owned stores, the learnings gathered from that time, and the transition to the franchise option of today.

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    episode 10

    A Chat with Jason Dodge

    Capitol Quick Wash owner, Jason Dodge, has a wealth of industry experience. In this episode, he shares learnings and insights on a variety of topics, including how technology has streamlined his management.22

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    episode 09

    A Pandemic Start

    What’s it like opening a business during a pandemic? We’ll find out in our chat with Aaron Helms, owner of The Washroom Coin Laundry in Van Buren, Arkansas.

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    episode 08

    Great Service…and Smells

    Less than a year in, Jessica Haney’s  Jess’s  Laundry Wash and Fold in Lake Dallas, Texas has a booming wash-dry-fold business. In this episode we’ll chat about her commitment to customer service, what she looks for in employees…oh, and we’ll learn just why customers rave about the smell of her laundromat.

  • episode 07

    An Interesting Start

    While many new investors come to the laundromat business later in life, Mike Gilley jumped in very early on…like high school age early. In this episode he shares that initial start and how he built Laundry & Tan Connection into an enterprise spanning several states.

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    episode 06

    Locations and Customers

    Spoiler alert: location is important to the success of your laundry. Brad Harris of Laundry Solutions Company has the unique perspective of owning laundromats as well as helping others get into the business. He’ll share his expertise on location as well as the different customer types you should be accounting for in deciding on a site. You may be surprised by the areas in which owners are developing laundries.

  • episode 05

    A Stop at The Laundry Station

    Wichita, Kansas is home to The Laundry Station, one of the first laundries to leverage all the pieces of Speed Queen technology. In this episode, we chat with its owner, Sharon Brinks, about her journey to the laundromat business, the importance of technology and a whole lot more.