Wanting to grow your laundry service business? This episode is packed full of golden nuggets to help you reach more customers and elevate your revenue! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla interview Pete Valconesi, founder of High Mark Manufacturing, Laundry Lockers and a former laundromat owner. Learn about his journey, his products, and how and where we see a future for his high tech smart laundry lockers to accelerate growth in your business.

Referenced Links:
Our Guest’s Links: https://www.highmarkmanufacturing.com/ and https://laundry-lockers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/laundry_lockers/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562036923248
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032295776673
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-valconesi-2b862823/
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com & LaundroBoost: https://laundroboostmarketing.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/insurance/

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 111 Intro – Pete Valconesi
02:19 Spotlight: The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program
03:20 Pete’s Backstory
07:10 Starting High Mark Manufacturing – Solving a Problem
12:35 The Evolution of Bulkheads
20:40 Adding Furniture & Folding Tables
22:37 Durability & 10 Year Warranty
26:45 Company Growth
28:17 Pete’s Laundromat Journey
32:42 The Idea for Laundry Lockers
39:04 How Laundry Lockers Work with the App
42:56 Possible Uses for Laundry Lockers
50:44 Technology & Integrations with Other Systems
55:03 Final Thoughts & Contact Information

Every successful journey is paved with mistakes along the way. In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla reveal their biggest mistakes while growing their multi-million dollar chain of laundromats. Additionally, stick around for the end and learn the 5 best decisions they made along the way!

Referenced Links:
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com & LaundroBoost: https://laundroboostmarketing.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/insurance/
Previous Episode – Our Story: https://youtu.be/NpvRxaWmWaY
Previous Episode – Leaving HappyNest: https://youtu.be/gz0-QaNlAoU
Previous Episode- Delivery Failures: https://youtu.be/tkP_Z-Zyn34
Previous Episode- Staffing Keys: https://youtu.be/FxcHafohi3g

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 110 Intro – Our Mistakes & 5 Biggest Wins
02:13 Framing Our “Mistakes”
07:24 Acquisition Mistakes – Due Diligence Omissions
12:42 Buy or Lease and the Mis-Negotiations
18:34 Basements and Bad Landlords
20:52 Business Model Mistakes – Unattended Stores
25:20 Layout & Machine Mix Regrets
31:41 Folding Space Requirements
35:57 Seating & Flooring Disasters
42:58 Window & Bathroom Re-dos
46:13 HVAC Nightmare
48:25 Targets for Theft & Vandalism
49:55 Marketing Fails
54:55 Keeping Toxicity too Long
57:22 Employee Handbooks & SOPs
1:00:56 Wash-Dry-Fold & Delivery Mistakes – Branding
1:05:03 Software Switches
1:07:05 Service Area, Pricing & Compensation Blunders
1:11:38 Van Selection
1:12:38 Our 5 Biggest Wins!
1:24:27 Final Thoughts

After only 18 months in the laundry business, Craig & Michelle of Monster Laundry in Sacramento have tripled their revenue! Learn how they did it and the hard lessons they learned along the way. In this interview with Dave & Carla of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, they share their retooling mistakes, challenges of working with your partner, and their most successful moves thus far.

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: Monster Laundry: https://www.monsterlaundry.com/
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com & LaundroBoost: https://laundroboostmarketing.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/insurance/
Previous episode with Dyna Robotics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpslRUFa6Tg
Dyna Robotics: https://www.dyna.co/
Western States Design – Will Klein distributor: https://www.westernstatedesign.com/
Jordan Berry – Laundromat Resource: https://www.laundromatresource.com/
Dexter Financial: https://www.dexterfinancial.com/
Curbside Laundries Software: https://www.curbsidelaundries.com/

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 109 Intro – Craig Taylor & Michelle See
01:40 Backstory of meeting Craig
03:10 Craig’s Journey into the Industry – Due Diligence on Location
11:48 Non-Passive Business & Working with Your Spouse
15:22 Lease Negotiations & Financing
19:16 Changing the Store Layout
22:31 Renovating without Fully Closing the Store
24:58 Staffing Challenges
26:55 Mistakes During First Months
30:54 Importance of Branding the Store
34:07 Successes Over the First 2 Years
39:37 Tripled their Revenue
42:55 Decision to Add Delivery Services
44:53 Mission to Impact the Community
46:33 Ideas for Children in Small Spaces
48:31 Challenges with Homeless Population
52:18 Plans for Future Growth of Monster Laundry
55:39 Final Thoughts & Contact Information

Calling a laundromat a passive or even semi-passive business can definitely be a contentious claim! However, Ian Gollahon share how he and his business partner were able to create just that - while also running their software business Wash-Dry-Fold POS! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, learn the keys to creating a business you don't have to work in every day. Additionally, learn the latest changes in laundry POS software and advice on how to choose the right platform for your business.

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: Wash-Dry-Fold POS: https://www.washdryfoldpos.com/
Liberty Laundromats in Oklahoma: https://www.libertylaundryok.com/
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com & LaundroBoost: https://laundroboostmarketing.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
The Laundromat Millionaire Insurance Program: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/insurance/
LaundroWorks: https://laundroworks.com
Alliance laundry systems: https://alliancelaundry.com/
Previous Episode with Brian Henderson: https://youtu.be/e_T9GAL1qdM?si=IoNffY-ViAWoTF-1
Previous Episode with Clean Cloud: https://youtu.be/NZWfAldtLZc?si=nS5zkWg707So1V9n
Previous Episode with Cents: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/laundromatmillionaire_videos/growth-comfort-do-not-coexist-with-alex-jekowsky/
Heartland cc processing: https://contact.heartland.us/

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 108 Intro – Ian Gollahon
06:49 Tips for Increasing Revenue of Laundromats
10:33 Time Spent at Laundromats
11:49 Switching from Coins to Loyalty Cards
13:58 Starting WDF POS & the Laundromat Acquisition
17:03 Making the Laundromat Semi-Passive
24:45 Organizational Structure & Why Operate Fully Attended
32:31 Laundromat Fire Risks
39:28 Updates on WDF POS & How to Choose a POS System
46:34 Machine & Software Integrations
52:39 Why You Need a POS System & Combatting Employee Theft
56:29 Get a Demo of WDF POS
57:33 Credit Card Processing Fees
58:21 Final Thoughts – Laundromats as a Semi-Passive Business

The terms of your purchase deal can make or break your chances for a successful business - and it all starts with making the right offer! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Mike Finger of Exit Oasis returns to share his laundromat journey including tips for proper due diligence, improving the business, and reselling it for 2.5 times his cost!

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: Exit Oasis Website: https://exitoasis.com/
Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-finger
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com & LaundroBoost: https://laundroboostmarketing.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
LM Episode on Due Diligence: https://youtu.be/Q0kIxMrmuwA
Previous Episode with Mike: https://youtu.be/35Od9WsLHD8
Form 8821: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8821.pdf

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 107 Intro – Mike Finger
03:42 Mike’s Background & Recap of Episode 81
06:18 Finding a Laundromat to Buy
08:51 Making an Offer
11:33 Doing the Due Diligence – First Attempt & Uncovering Lies
14:37 Looking for Other Options – Drop Note Strategy
15:16 Doing the Due Diligence – Second Attempt & Bypassing the Owner
21:05 Using Utility Bills to Estimate Revenue
24:51 Foreclosure, Final Offer & Purchase
25:54 Dave’s Thoughts on Due Diligence and the Timeline for Purchasing a Laundromat
28:28 The Importance of Patience
30:57 Difficulty in Financing Some Deals
34:23 Running Your Business to Maximize Its Value
37:00 Turning His Laundromat Around and Reselling at 2.5X His Cost
42:36 Learning to Delegate
43:54 Our Story of Creating a Sellable Business
48:22 Changing the Vocabulary Around “Sellability”
51:04 Most Important Concept Learned as a Business Owner
51:46 Impact of the Initial Deal
52:34 How Mike Increased the Value of His Laundromat
57:10 Final Thoughts – Contact Info for Mike Finger

Why should you hire a marketing company when you could do it yourself? Why does it matter if the company specializes in the laundry industry? Can't AI basically do your marketing for you? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show as we come LIVE from the LaundroBoost Marketing booth at Clean Show 2025! Get answers from our experts, Brett Lyon, Eric De Jong and James Woods of LaundroBoost Marketing.

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: LaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/
Our Sponsors: Eastern Funding: https://www.easternfunding.com/ & H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
Previous Episodes with Brett: https://youtu.be/TjY4W4lfGWQ https://youtu.be/2OWVERc2ziY https://youtu.be/PxbmxlsWcOw

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 105 Intro – Brett Lyon
01:16 Marketing Recommendations for New Owners
04:47 Advantages of Laundry Industry-Specific Marketing
07:08 The Added Power of Continuous Marketing
09:06 Varying Results in Varying Markets for Varying Services
10:21 Refuse to Market for Competitors
11:38 Start with a Great Product or Service
12:14 The Industry-Specific Difference in Simple Terms
12:53 First Come, First Served
13:13 Intro & Background of Sales Manager – Eric De Jong
16:59 DIY Marketing vs Professional Industry-Specific Marketing
22:28 Continuous Monitoring & Adjustment of Campaigns
26:41 The Shared Responsibility for Success
27:47 Doing What’s Right for Our Customers
34:11 The Sales Calls
36:49 Understanding Google Ranking Heat Maps
39:16 Longterm Plan for Growth – Making the Most of Your Budget
43:12 Pricing of Marketing Services
45:53 AI Offerings for Small Businesses
49:46 Using AI for DIY Marketing
52:49 Will AI Make Marketing Cheaper?
57:32 AI Capabilities Rapidly Changing & Final Thoughts

Catch these live demos of the new technology that is revolutionizing the dry cleaning industry! Learn how you can offer dry cleaning without the typical large investment and treat stains like a pro! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show - LIVE from Clean Show 2025 - Dave & Carla team up with Presso to show you their amazing new technology!

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: Presso: https://getpresso.com
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
LaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/
Previous Episode with Cam Callstrom: https://youtu.be/sBzQJSiCJrI

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 105 Intro – Nishant Jain & Cam Callstrom
01:25 Story Behind the Creation of the Presso Air Wash & Air Press Machine
05:14 Expected ROI and Product Demonstration of Presso Machine
12:58 Ease of Use with Touch Controls
15:38 How Presso Isn’t Just a Steam Cabinet
17:49 Gentler on Fabric than Traditional Dry-Cleaning Processes
23:18 The Resulting Pressed Product
23:57 Ease of Training Staff to Use Presso
25:17 Type of Items it Can & Can’t Press
28:48 Creating a Drop Store with Presso
29:47 Adding Complimentary Products to Presso – BIG REVEAL!
34:56 Introducing Thibault Corents & the Presso Air Touch Spotting Machine
35:57 Air Touch Ease of Use
36:27 Air Touch Product Demonstration
37:40 Replenishing the Chemicals
39:01 Only Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic Chemicals
42:52 Product Availability & Demand – Reserve Yours Today!
43:36 Product Requirements
43:55 After Treatment Reveal
44:24 Treating More Difficult Stains
45:21 Future Updates to Air Touch
47:07 The Air Touch – Uses for Existing Dry Cleaners
48:20 Final Thoughts

Interested in making your laundromat more profitable? Would you like to add $20K - $80K or more to your bottom line? Learn how in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show LIVE from The Clean Show 2025! Dave & Carla interview Patrick Kelley & Tanner Galberach from Hydro Perfect Pour to explain this technology, share their data on current increases in profits, and how you can do the same (or even more) in your laundromat!

Referenced Links:
Our Guest: Hydro Perfect Pour: https://www.hydrosystemsco.com/markets/laundromat.html
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaire
Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/
Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
Suggested Services Page: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com/services
WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
LaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/
Previous Episode on Perfect Pour: https://youtu.be/LTz_7kC-vgQ
Alliance Equipment: https://alliancelaundry.com/
LaundroWorks Payment Systems: https://laundroworks.com/
Laundrolux Clarus Vibe: https://laundrylux.com/
Girbau North America: https://continental-laundry.com/
SanOWash Ozone: https://www.aquawingozone.com/products/sano3wash.html
Aura Detergents: https://auradetergents.com/

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 104 Intro
01:57 Guest Intros – Patrick Kelley & Tanner Galberbach
03:10 The Backstory of Meeting Patrick
05:56 Dave’s Misconceptions about Direct Injection
09:40 How Direct Injection Technology Has Changed
13:24 Why Hydro Perfect Pour Doesn’t Use the Same Methods as OPL Has Used
17:56 Where Paristaltic Pumps Fall Short for Laundromats
20:46 Maintenance Requirements for Perfect Pour System
21:59 Dashboard in Development
24:07 How Perfect Pour System Generates Additional Revenue and ROI
34:57 Which Commercial Washers Currently Can Be Used with Hydro Perfect Pour
41:35 The Financial Impact of Perfect Pour for WDF & Delivery
47:05 Hydro Perfect Pour’s Vision & Plans for the Future