PlanetLaundry Podcast
America’s #1 Resource for Vended Laundry News & Info
PlanetLaundry is the official publication of CLA and is trusted by thousands of laundry professionals to deliver the latest news and industry-specific topics.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Headlines
The Path to S-U-C-C-E-S-S
Originally posted - Aug 10, 2012 As coin laundry owners, sometimes we're simply too close to our businesses to actually see what we are doing wrong or the mistakes we are repeatedly making. Because most people are creatures of habit, we can easily get into the habit...
Crossing Paths
Originally posted - May 07, 2012 Those of you familiar with comedian Steven Wright have probably heard his hilarious one-liner about a man who asks a parachutist if he ever finds it frightening to jump out of airplanes - to which the parachutist deadpans: "I'm not...
Spin Some New Webs
Originally posted - May 12, 2014 Isn't the internet amazing? Just think about it - from your computer or mobile device, you have the ability to explore the world and, along with it, a world of knowledge. It's virtually limitless in terms of the subjects you can...
The Perfect Blend
Originally posted - Jul 16, 2014 I have often thought that, to gain market share, effective advertising is the name but cleverly pairing features and benefits is the game. Not only is this true, but I guess it's poetic justice as well. There's old advertising adage,...
Philosophers in the Gift Shop
Originally posted - Feb 13, 2012 Every Sunday, I work as a volunteer in the emergency department of a major hospital in the Detroit area. This particular hospital happens to have an extraordinary gift shop. One of the best features of this shop is its amazing...
Mind Your Business
Originally posted - Sep 09, 2014 The late Hall of Fame baseball manager George "Sparky" Anderson was a down-home, good-hearted, likable and highly intelligent guy. And, during his years managing the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers, he also was a very quotable one....
Habit Forming
Originally posted - Jun 05, 2013 The absolute best time to improve yourself – and your habits – is the present. Why wait? Here's a sobering thought: at this very moment, you're the youngest you'll ever be and the oldest you've ever been. So, like I said, why wait? How...
At Your Service
Originally posted - Jun 03, 2014 Last time, I discussed some of the questions you should ask your wash-dry-fold customers in order to best process their laundry. In this article, I'd like to take that customer service topic a bit further and talk about training your...
Grease is the Word
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...
Community Service
Orginally posted - Jan 02, 2013 Your laundromat is a crucial part of the neighborhood in which it's located. And, as a small-business owner, you need to recognize this fact and do what you can to strengthen that bond with those within your community. Whenever I look...
There’s New Business Right Under Your’s Feet
Originally posted - Jul 25, 2012 If you're considering adding some commercial work to your store's self-service business or if you're already servicing some commercial accounts, one of the most often-overlooked niches of the commercial segment are walk off floor mats...
Reflecting on Injecting
Originally posted - Feb 10, 2014 In past columns, we've discussed all of the different types of products and chemicals than can be used to successfully handle heavy-duty commercial accounts, as well as to service some of the more challenging wash-dry-fold orders. With...
SPONSORED CONTENT
This Month's Issue
- Metrics That Matter: Profit, Performance, and Planning in Vended Laundry
- Women In Laundry: Haley Gould Finds Perfect Fit
- Company Close-Up: Company Founded to Help Small Businesses Shines
- New Member Spotlight: How Robotics Could Change Laundromat Industry
- And More…
THE LATEST ON LAUNDROMATS
Industry News
Profitable ‘By Design:’ Clean 2017 Opens with Packed Session on Store Design Trends and Strategies
Coin Laundry Association President and CEO Brian Wallace welcomed 425 attendees to the organization's first educational seminar of Clean 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dubbed "Great by Design: What Laundromats Can Learn from the Latest Retail Trends," this...
Advantage Equipment Relocates to Larger Facility
Advantage Equipment Inc., based in Akron, Ohio, recently moved into a new facility. The 13,000-square-foot building – located at 1056 Home Ave. in Akron – is three times larger than the company’s previous headquarters. “Advantage Equipment has experienced significant...
Aaxon Honors Smith for 40 Years of Industry Service
Aaxon Laundry Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is celebrating a special anniversary this year for Senior Vice President Edward Smith, who has been with the company for 22 years. Prior to joining Aaxon, Smith operated his own successful distributorship, which...
Dexter Laundry Recognizes Western State Design for Outstanding Sales
Dexter Laundry recently recognized Western State Design for outstanding sales. The California-based distributor received the 2016 #1 in Dexter Sales Worldwide Award, marking the 10th consecutive year that WSD has led Dexter distributors in sales. The award was...
Huebsch Names Store Owner of the Quarter
Huebsch has named Teddy Galloway the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter Award. Since buying his first store in 2002, Galloway has not slowed down in building a stable of 10 locations in south West Virginia and east Tennessee. “Teddy is a prime example...
FROM YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Columns
The Laundry Doctor
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
The Business Mind
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Wash With Wally
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Viewpoint
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Digital Marketing
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Strategic Corporate Allies Program
Our Strategic Corporate Allies support CLA’s mission through advocacy, education, and innovation to strengthen the industry, advance our members’ businesses, and prepare the next generation of laundry professionals for the future.
Interested in becoming a Strategic Corporate Ally of CLA? Contact President & CEO, Brian Wallace via email at [email protected] or call (630) 491-0499.
