Take a Chance

by | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind

Originally posted – Apr 12, 2013 “If we listened to our intellect, we’d never go into business because we’d be too cynical. Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way...

Grease is the Word

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3

Originally posted – Mar 07, 2014 During a recent webinar I conducted for the Coin Laundry Association, one of the questions that came up from several of the attendees was how to handle tough kitchen grease stains – either in a residential wash-dry-fold load or a...
For Rent…

For Rent…

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Up Close

Originally posted – July issue/2012 An Interview with National Apartment Association CEO Douglas Culkin As a self-service laundry owner, your stiffest competition is likely coming from that nearby multi-unit apartment building, which instead should be supplying...
The Laundry Doctor’s Inbox

The Laundry Doctor’s Inbox

by | Jan 20, 2015 | The Laundry Doctor

Originally posted -Feb 01, 2013 Since I opened my coin laundry, and especially since I started writing for PlanetLaundry, I notice that the Laundry Doctor receives quite of bit of e-mail – from laundry owners and laundry “doers” alike – asking my advice on...

On the Road Again

by | Jan 20, 2015 | The Laundry Doctor

Originally posted – Nov 24, 2014 At a presentation on commercial accounts that I conducted for the Southern California Coin Laundry Association, one of the most popular questions from the audience was about pickup and delivery vehicles. When should you by a van?...