The American Coin-Op Podcast

Michael Finkelstein, whose Associated Services Corp. operates a large chain of laundries in the Southeast, discusses techniques for hiring and keeping good laundry attendants.

Dennis Diaz, president of digital marketing firm Spynr, talks effectively promoting your laundry business using social media and some old-school basics.

Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales for Continental Girbau Inc., weighs equipment mix and discusses getting it just right so your store can reap the maximum revenue per square foot.

Multi-store owner Luke Williford of The Wash House Inc. discusses best practices for making the jump to Store No. 2 and beyond.

Fluff-and-fold can be a profitable service addition if handled properly. Consultant/trainer Beverly Kay Blank shares her drop-off do’s and don’ts in this episode.

Retiring show manager John Riddle talks Clean history and reminisces about his long career, including his time in pro baseball, stadium management, rodeo production, and more.

Scott Chiavetta, chief information officer for Alliance Laundry Systems, examines leveraging equipment and data-gathering systems to boost store operations and build customer relationships.

Maintaining your store’s dryers properly helps prevent service issues, controls utilities cost, and lowers fire risk. ADC’s Joe Carrita, representing Whirlpool Corporation Commercial Laundry, outlines best practices in this episode.

Bryan Maxwell, from distributor Western State Design, surveys the landscape and talks factors to consider when choosing the ideal location for your Laundromat.

Columnist and retired NYC Laundromat owner Paul Russo talks year-end/new-year tasks and deciding what it will take to have a successful 2019.