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Latest Episodes:

Laundromat Maintenance and Repair Ticketing System

Laundromat Maintenance and Repair Ticketing SystemFrustrated by "no work good" post-it notes and the "headache" of tracking down model numbers in cramped crawl spaces? In this episode of Laundromat Ownership, host Ian Gollahon sits down...

Published

Mar 30, 2026

Duration

28:46

The CLA's Journey from Planet Laundry to Full Cycle

Is the "coin-op" era officially over? In this episode of the Laundromat Ownership Podcast, host Ian Gollahon sits down with Matt DeWolf, the Editor-in-Chief of the CLA's (previously known as the Coin Laundry Association) newest media ven...

Published

Mar 16, 2026

Duration

37:02

From Poverty to Laundromat Millionaires: Scaling with Dave & Carla Menz

In this episode of Laundromat Ownership, Ian Gollahon sits down with the industry’s "Power Couple," Dave and Carla Menz, the minds behind the Laundromat Millionaire brand.Dave shares his powerful journey from growing up in extreme povert...

Published

Mar 2, 2026

Duration

01:06:50

The Power of Machine Start Integration with Steve Marcionetti of CCI

In this episode, Ian Gollahon sits down with Steve Marcionetti, President of Card Concepts Inc. (CCI), to discuss the evolution of laundromat technology—from the "wild west" of early card systems to the sophisticated AI-driven kiosks of...

Published

Feb 17, 2026

Duration

37:29

Best Friends and Business Partners: Part 2 - Overcoming Existential Threats

Best Friends and Business Partners: Part 2 – Overcoming Existential ThreatsIn this conclusion to their decade-long retrospective, Ian Gollahon and Brian Henderson get real about the "scary moments" that nearly sank the ship. From the lit...

Published

Feb 1, 2026

Duration

33:23

Best Friends and Business Partners: $10M in Revenue after 10 Years of Serving Laundromats

In this episode: Ian and Brian reveal how they turned a $100 initial deposit into a $10M laundromat portfolio including Wash-Dry-Fold POS and Liberty Laundry. They discuss the "Cowboy Customer" that led Brian to computerize his laundroma...

Published

Jan 16, 2026

Duration

42:25

Laundromat Valuation Metrics (SDE, EBITDA, FCF, etc.)

The conversation delves into the valuation metrics for laundromats, covering topics such as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), EBITDA, Free Cash Flow (FCF), and Net Income. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how these metrics...

Published

Dec 30, 2025

Duration

25:12

Maximzie Profits by Adding Wash-Dry-Fold to your Laundromat

In this episode, Ian Gollahon discusses the addition of wash-dry-fold services to a laundromat.This episode emphasizes:The financial rationale of wash-dry-fold services.The necessary space and supplies for wash-dry-fold.The importance of...

Published

Dec 16, 2025

Duration

12:57

About your host:

Ian Gollahon is the co-founder of Liberty Laundry (a 3-store laundromat chain grossing over $2.5M annually) and Wash-Dry-Fold POS (a laundromat software company serving operators in all 50 states). Having interviewed more than 3,000 laundromat owners and operators, Ian maintains a pulse on the industry through a deep network of laundromats and vendors nationwide.

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“Keep it simple” and just "collect the coins"? Is that how you want to live your golden years? Not us. This podcast focuses on systems that have helped owners scale to 7-figures in profits and beyond. Owning a laundromat doesn't mean you have to work there forever.

This show treats laundromats as what they really are: cash-flow businesses that live or die by structure, not slogans. Episodes dig into metrics, margins, risk managmement, pricing, hiring, training, and operational SOPs. Build generational wealth without generational hassle.

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