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Bootstrapping a Laundry Business in the Backyard
Welcome to the latest episode of the Laundromat Resource podcast, where we bring you insightful content to help you grow your laundromat business. In today's episode, we interview Aprill and Shane, who share their journey of starting a pickup and delivery service without owning a laundromat. They discuss the challenges they faced, the importance of connections and super connectors, and the values that drive their business. They also dive into the key factors for success, the need for efficiency, and learning from others who have gone through similar experiences. Stay tuned as we explore their story and gain valuable insights that you can apply to your own laundromat business.
In this episode, we discuss:
00:01:02 Pro community shows members near you, networking.
00:09:30 Started pickup and delivery service without facilities.
00:10:52 Finding contact for customers; practical, economical.
00:16:31 Laundromat owners struggle to grow their businesses.
00:25:12 Lost capital, laundry service failed during COVID.
00:30:03 Laundry service lacks customers, owner switches jobs.
00:35:57 Value of super connectors in business relationships.
00:42:37 Honesty, responsibility, humility: keys to success.
00:47:19 Overwhelming volume required increased machinery and labor.
00:51:14 Protect your crew, avoid burnout, run it like a business.
00:57:28 Needed big gas dryers for hotel job.
01:01:04 Efficiency is vital for laundry business.
01:06:55 Purchased laundromat, familiar with building's potential.
01:11:12 Opposite expectations, interesting adjustment, upcoming possibilities.
01:19:21 Dave's program is great but expensive, worth it for quick return on investment.
01:26:11 Helping at laundromat, need more drivers.
01:30:53 Chasing shiny objects for business growth.
01:37:56 Good campaign manager, force vote, profit-first book, impressive and practical tips.
01:42:10 "I'm not naturally good at connecting."
Show Notes
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