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Welcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In Episode 259, Jordan Berry sits down with industry veteran Jamie Sewell, who brings nearly 15 years of expertise spanning marketing, technology, manufacturing, and laundromat ownership. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of laundromats—where AI, data, and new technology are accelerating innovation and changing how owners run their businesses.

From the challenges and opportunities of remote management to the importance of professionalizing operations and building a business that supports your ideal lifestyle, Jamie Sewell brings practical wisdom and a forward-looking perspective. Whether you’re a new owner, a seasoned operator, or looking for inspiration to future-proof your laundry business, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, Jordan & Jamie Discuss:

00:00 Being a laundromat owner today

06:54 Laundry University for professionals

14:33 AI enabling efficient business expansion

18:35 Keeping laundromat staff motivated

26:20 Starting a business the right way

29:37 Introducing Laundry University

34:25 Evaluating employee performance

41:52 Hiring a manager for the laundromat

47:25 Journey from Hands-On to Passive

51:26 Following your excitement

57:40 Setting short-term goals

01:02:11 Industry changes and AI tech

01:04:58 Future tech impact on laundromats

01:12:18 Encouragement to take action

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• LinkedIn: Jamie Sewell
• Website: Laundry University

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Welcome to another episode of Laundromat News, where the latest developments and trends in the laundromat industry take center stage. The conversation focused on breaking news and insightful updates impacting laundromat owners and operators, including Alliance Laundry’s recent stock fluctuations, significant moves in the payment and software space with CleanCloud and TangerPay joining forces, and ongoing innovation from companies like Curbside Laundries and Spiderwash. A key theme that emerged was the rising competition from major franchises like Tide Cleaners, highlighting the need for independent owners to continually elevate their game.

The discussion explored how factors like rising interest rates and changes to SBA loan criteria could affect buying power and expansion, as well as unique business ideas from around the world, from laundromats with aviaries in Illinois to froyo-serving locations in Hong Kong. Dive in for a comprehensive roundup of what’s shaping the future of the laundromat business and why staying informed has never been more important.

Show notes: https://www.laundromatresource.com/laundromat-news-september-26-2026/

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Welcome back to "Laundromat Resource." In this episode, host Jordan Berry dives deep into one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions for prospective laundromat owners: how much money do you really need to buy a laundromat? While the internet might toss around purchase prices of $200,000 to $500,000, Jordan Berry breaks down why the sticker price tells only part of the story. He introduces the concept of the "capital stack"—the full picture of every dollar you'll need to safely acquire and operate your laundromat, from down payments and working capital to equipment reserves and closing costs.

In this episode, Jordan talks about:

00:00 Understanding laundromat capital stack

03:16 Discussing cost expectations

06:53 Securing financing for laundromats

10:17 Explaining seller financing basics

14:19 Managing working capital reserves

18:27 Navigating fees and penalties

21:50 Financing strategies for laundromat buyers

25:09 Understanding SBA loans and seller financing

26:12 Benefits of seller financing

31:24 Buying laundromats with low capital

32:28 Identifying and addressing financial gaps

35:50 Laundromat investment potential

39:38 Engagement call and episode 3 preview

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• laundromatresource.com/pro
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• laundromatresource.com/show258

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