101. Building a Laundromat From a Woman's Point of View with Sharon Brinks
- Author
- Jordan Berry, Sharon Brinks
- Published
- Wed 24 Aug 2022
- Episode Link
- https://laundromatresource.com/show101
Sharon Brinks is a rock star laundromat owner. She built her laundromat from the ground up and shares the lessons she learned doing it in today's show. From being burned by sharing financials to the nuances of building from scratch and getting and keeping customers in your new build, Sharon shares it all! This show is packed with practical tips and lessons that you can apply in your laundry business!
In today's show, Sharon and Jordan discuss:
- Using an SBA loan to buy a laundromat
- Retooling equipment
- Building from scratch
- Selling vs. shutting down a laundromat
- Factors to consider when building from scratch
- How to get customers when you open your new build
- Sharon's key to running a great laundromat
- The percentage of people who use cash vs. her app payment system
- How to promote wash, dry, fold business
- How to start a pick-up and delivery business
- Sharon's keys to building a great team
- And tons of resources for you (see links below)
And way more!
Show Notes
https://laundromatresource.com/show101
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Resources
Audible- Get a free audiobook download
Luke Williford's interview on the podcast
The Ideal Team Player
It's Ok to Be the Boss
Never Split the Difference
The 1-Page Marketing Plan
The E-myth Revisited
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Trump: The Art of the Deal
Sam Walton: Made in America
Grinding it Out- Ray Kroc
No B.S. Marketing Books
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LaundryExpressKS.com
Facebook.com/TheLaundryStationKS
Facebook.com/LaundryExpressKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-brinks-98b6361a/
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