Podcasts by LaundromatHowTo.com PodCast

54 - An Interview with Steven Ste. Marie from 2017-03-28T08:00

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.

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53 - Clean Show 2017 - Training Seminars from 2017-03-21T08:00

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. 

52 - The Golden Washboard Awards with Todd Fener from 2017-03-14T08:00

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 l...

51 - Bringing Back the Human Element by Laurance Cohen from 2017-03-07T09:00

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 ru...

50 -WOW Episode #50 from 2017-02-28T09:00

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 co...

49 - Clog-Hog with Paul del Piero from 2017-02-21T09:00

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 ...

48 - Wash-Dry-Fold POS with Brian Henderson from 2017-02-14T09:00

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...

47 - Security Systems from 2017-02-07T09:00

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...

46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast from 2016-07-21T08:00

EP 46 - An Update on the Gap in Podcast

Even with the best intentions sometimes the main business takes the wheel.

45 - The Science of Colors in Marketing from 2016-06-28T08:00

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

44 - 10 Things Successful People Never Do Again from 2016-06-21T08:00

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

43 - Is Your Business Prepared For A Disaster? from 2016-06-14T08:00

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 dis...

42 - Operation Standards from 2016-05-24T08:30

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 succes...

41 - Water Heaters from 2016-05-17T08:30

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.

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40 - What Does A Chamber of Commerce Do? from 2016-05-11T20:19:03

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 ...

39 - The Basics Of The Industry from 2016-05-03T08:00

Sometimes we get caught up in the details of the business andforget the people that are just starting out. Time to go back tothe Basics of the Industry.

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38 Construction Pitfalls from 2016-04-19T08:30

Have you ever been told by a Building Inspector to ""Cease and Desist"? I have and it was not something I ever wanted to hear again. Fortunately it was a mistake on their part and we ha...

37 - Change Machines from 2016-04-12T08:30

Lets get back to some of the basics of the Industry.

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36 - Community Theater Support and Advertising from 2016-04-05T08:00

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.

35 - Laundromat Refunds from 2016-03-29T08:30

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 <...

34 - 20 Point Contractor Checklist from 2016-03-22T08:30

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 re...

33 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson Part 2 from 2016-03-15T08:30

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...

32 - Point of Sale with Brian Henderson from 2016-03-08T09:30

         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 20...

31- Utility Deposits from 2016-03-01T09:30

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.
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30 - Cloud Based Phone System from 2016-02-23T09:30

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 stop...

29- Facebook Reach up 627,000% from 2016-02-16T09:30

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. Listen

28- The Coin Box Problem from 2016-02-09T09:30

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 m...

27 - Stolen Clothes and Social Media from 2016-02-02T09:30

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.

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26 - Bulkheads from 2016-01-26T09:30

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

25 - Employees or Contractors? from 2016-01-12T09:30

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.

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24 - HARO and Retiring Early from 2016-01-05T09:00

HARO and Retiring Early

Help A Reporter Out (HelpAReporter.com) is a site that connects reporters and other writers to...

23 - Reflections on the Past Year from 2015-12-29T09:30

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

22 - Burn Your Boats Not Your Bridges from 2015-12-22T09:00

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.

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21 - Radio Commercial Advice with Chris Wright from 2015-12-15T09:00

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...

20 - Can You be Found Online from 2015-12-08T09:00

Many businesses are looking to improve their online presence and are using social media, paid advertising, blogs and many other m...

19 - What if You Market to Everyone from 2015-11-24T09:00

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 ...

18 - An interview with Ben Sawyer Part II from 2015-11-17T09:00

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'...

17 - An interview with Ben Sawyer from 2015-11-10T09:00

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 loo...

16 Time For A Kitchen Renovation from 2015-11-03T09:00

      What does a Laundromat Owner do day to day? That varies a lot between owners and their business plans.

      In ...

15 - The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles from 2015-10-27T08:00

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 r...

14 - Security Camera Q&A with Zeke Richey of TechPro Security from 2015-10-20T08:00

   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 yo...

13 - The Science of Productivity from 2015-10-13T08:00

       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 bus...

12 - Using Radio Ads to Promote Your Small Business from 2015-10-06T08:00

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

11 - Butch Bruner of IMONEX Services from 2015-09-29T08:00

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 multip...

10 - Two Simple Advertising Methods from 2015-09-22T08:00

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 ha...

09 - Ten Need to Know Items before Opening a Business from 2015-09-15T08:00

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...

08 - Dollar Coin Only Store with Larry Adamski from 2015-09-01T05:00

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Larry Adamski , owner of Muskegon Laundromat in Muskegon  Michigan.

Larry has over 45 years experience as ...

07- The Art of Persuasion Ethos Pathos&Logos from 2015-08-25T08:00

The Art of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos & Logos...

06: I Have A Location, Now What? from 2015-08-18T08:00

I Have A Location, Now What? Listen