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The Doctor Will See You Now….
Originally posted - Nov 04, 2014 Since I've been writing this column, I get inundated with questions from readers looking for advice on stain removal and garment care, as well as just the basic business of doing drop-off and commercial laundry. So, this month, I...
The Laundry Doctor’s Inbox
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 everything...
Warming Up to Cold Calls
Originally posted - May 04, 2012 If you're serious about growing the commercial accounts segment of your laundry business, you can't avoid it - eventually, you're going to have to make cold calls on potential clients. Some laundry owners have their drivers handle...
For Rent…
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 you...
Negotiating a Reasonable Rent
I'm trying to buy a laundry that's located in a shopping center, and I would like to know what is considered a reasonable rent per square foot. I don't want to get stuck with a lot of escalator clauses. Of course, a "reasonable rent"is relative to the volume and...
Better Commercial Laundering Through Chemistry
Originally posted - Jan 11, 2012 You've finally decided to diversify your laundry business and take on some commercial accounts. Great! But you must understand that there are some big differences between the residential wash-dry-fold laundry you may already be doing...
Profitable Pricing
Originally posted - Feb 08, 2012 I get frequent calls from laundry owners asking me how to accurately price their commercial accounts. And the first thing I point out to them is that commercial laundry is a slightly different animal than residential wash-dry-fold...
The 4 Most Common (and Costly) Mistakes Laundromat Newbies Make
"Some of us learn from other people's mistakes; the rest of us have to be the other people." – Zig Ziglar Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or someone looking to be their own boss for the very first time, the self-service laundry business has many fundamental...
Your Store
Avoiding ‘Dogs with Fleas' Take Advantage of Key Data in the CLA's New Quarterly Reports to Better Run Your Laundry Business By Tom Rhodes In May 2008, I purchased a rundown laundromat for $25,000 from a part-time operator who wasn't reinvesting in the store. The plan...
Owner’s Manual
Maintaining Your Wireless Network If You Haven't Revisited Your Network Since It Was Set Up, Now Is the Time If you're a laundry owner like me, you're accustomed to routine equipment maintenance, such as removing lint from the fronts of dryers or cleaning HVAC...
Dealing with Change (No Matter What Life Throws at You)
Change is Omnipresent, and It's Not Going Away – Embrace It! "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." – Dr. Viktor Frankl, noted Austrian psychiatrist Did you know that the word "change" is one of the most commonly...
A Long Time Coming
Jason's Laundromat in Uniondale, N.Y., first opened its doors in July 2011. However, if co-owners Eddie Yacoub and Randy Shami had their way, the store would have been serving the community a lot sooner than that. For some time, Yacoub had identified the Uniondale...
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This Month's Issue
- Tech on the Rise: How Operators Are Using Innovation to Run Smarter, Faster Laundromats: From AI phone systems to real-time data tracking, operators and suppliers share how technology is reshaping the modern laundry business and what’s coming next.
- Business Profile: Delivering a Superior
Laundry Experience - Member Spotlight: Rick Rome –
Innovating Laundry, One Customer at a Time - Guest Column: How AI Changed Google Reviews (What Laundromat Owners Need to Know)
- And More…
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Industry News
Spynr Launches Educational Effort in Run-Up to Clean 2017
Digital marketing company Spynr Inc. has launched an educational campaign designed to help laundry owners understand the importance of their online presence. Dubbed "Where's Lauren," the campaign follows the online journey of a store operator's perfect customer...
Continental Girbau Begins Two-Phase Expansion Project
Continental Girbau Inc. recently broke ground on its third facility expansion since 2000. The two-phase project comes as a result of growing sales, product offerings and staff, according to President Mike Floyd. “Business is so strong that we need more space for our...
Kozlik Joins Standard Change-Makers’ Sales Team
Standard Change-Makers Inc. has named Tom Kozlik its new regional sales representative for the western United States. Kozlik’s responsibilities will include working with distributors in all of the industries the company serves – including laundry, car wash, vending...
Commercial Equipment Company to Host 50th Anniversary Open House
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Commercial Equipment Company is inviting laundry owners and potential investors to its annual Open House, Service School and Equipment Showcase. This event will be held on May 20 at the company’s new 30,000-square-foot...
Speed Queen Announces Art Contest Winner
Speed Queen has named multi-store owners Bob and Donna Wallner the winners of its Art of the Journey contest. Representatives from the commercial laundry manufacturer and the Wallners’ equipment distributor, Statewide Laundry Equipment, surprised the...
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The Laundry Doctor
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The Business Mind
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Wash With Wally
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