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[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

I could never come up with an idea for Automations until I set this up:

My phone is always on silent but when I pull out the AirPod Pro’s it adjusts the volumes for music, ringer and Siri.

Put them back in the case and everything goes to silent again.

[Aariv Khanna @AarivKhanna]

Seriously, the iPhone is one of the most expensive gadgets people buy — and then only use it for WhatsApp and TikTok.

It’s not the person’s fault.
Apple deliberately hides its 10 best features deep within Settings.

Let’s take a look at them one by one. 🧵

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

I originally left this area of the store to add WDF.

I sold off my WDF at another location and have no interest in that part of the business anymore so I put the space to better use.
The black box under the folding table contains hookups for another bulkhead.

The white door is a hurricane shutter from Alutech dot com. I had the same one cover the WDF counter at my other laundromat. I'll show more details on that in a future post. I leave the bottom guide off the door so there is no trip hazard.(It's in the back room if someone is looking to purchase one.

The store flooring is Epoxy (not a fan), the brown area is the original terrazzo floor and the blue is where I stained some unfinished concrete. Gives a bit of a beach effect now.

The mural was done by a local artist over 2 days for $500. It was finished in early 2020 but we didn't remove the wall for over a year due to the 'Rona.

Also I install 1/2" OSB under all of the drywall. Makes it easier to hang things if needed and as my mentor once said, "I may find knuckle marks but I won't find a hole"

If you build a new store you don't have to utilize every square inch. If possible leave some options for the future.

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

Have you ever tried to pull out the sprayer on the kitchen faucet and it gets caught on something in the cabinet?

This video will save you some grief.

A few bucks and about 5 minutes to do.

https://t.co/ZrkQPKFtaW

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

So I’m scrolling through some store video to try and find a good example of something for a FB group discussion and come across this picture. 🚑

@markvlaskamp maybe you’re right about the Live Feed. Who knows what really goes on at my stores. 🤣

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

Some good thoughts here.

[David Laing | A New Laundromat Owner's Journey @tracking_david]

I Leveraged a Competing Laundromat: 3 Crucial Realizations for Laundry Service Owners

[Mark Vlaskamp @markvlaskamp]

We needed laundromat signage/window decals to prevent all these attempted robberies.

We don’t carry much cash. But, most people associate laundromats with cash businesses.

Our marketing team understood the assignment.

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

Passive.

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

Fun night
The @SimpliSafe low temp sensor by one of my stores water heaters alarms at 10 minutes past the hour.

Every hour

2:10
3:10
4:10
5:10

An automated call from @SimpliSafe every time.

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

Looks cool but is it worth the extra expense and effort?

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

Now that I’ve brought this account into the light I guess I should get the ✔️ and add some thoughts and questionable wisdom.

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

I guess it’s time to come clean.

This is not my only account.

I chose the name and tag years ago when 𝕏 was Twitter and nobody was sure what it was really for except giving news agencies short quotes from whoever they needed without having to edit it down.

Since then I have posted a lot of various content, followed some of the big players in the Real Estate, Self Storage, Leasing and development games, and did a cash out refi on a commercial property based on what I learned on 𝕏.

But I’m actually @LaundromatHowTo

I’ve written hundreds of blog posts about Laundromats and small business.

Uploaded hundreds of YouTube videos on repairs, marketing and general Laundromat operations.

I started the first PodCast focused on laundromats in 2015.

I have hosted 2 Laundromats Owners Weekends in Orlando

Served on the Coin Laundry Association Board of Directors.

I am also currently on the Calhoun County AL Chamber Board of Directors with over 1,000 member businesses.

I have a few items For Sale on my website on Laundromat Operations and Wash/Dry/Fold Procedures.

It feels like the right time to let the world know.

I feel like I did that backwards? 😀
Is that how it was supposed to go?

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

@Exconvictguy 👀

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

What are your thoughts on a one day event (in a city with a big airport).
20 people
$500 each
Must be an owner or under contract on a store ( no offense to the new people but the questions and answers are different, maybe an event for ya’ll later).

Submit topics ahead of time and we get a few to set up a general presentation/ how-to on it and time for open discussion on each topic.

Of course there is the night before and the night after.

Possible topics:
Retools
Grand Openings
Free Laundry Days
Payment systems
Local promotions
Etc.

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

How we mount the Change Machine to get a tight fit on the front of the wall.

[Card Concepts Inc. @CardConceptsInc]

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[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

I run a quarterly non-profit promotion at my Laundromats.
Washin For A Cause.

This was inspired by Tom Rhodes in FL and his Community Washer program.

We work with a different, local non-profit every quarter.

One washer and one dryer at each of our locations is labeled for the program.

We donate 25% of the Gross Income of these machines to the non-profit.

They also get about 90% of our local radio spots, sometimes an on-air interview, flyers in the store and videos on the store TV’s.

https://t.co/DwGPG4ZIn9

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

Just a little too much.

[Ken Barrett @KenBarrettHQ]

Testing out the new trailer with a run to the scrap yard today.

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

🛑 Stop 👏 Putting 👏 Coins 👏 In. 👏

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

@PaloPeirce @TheRealKBarrett I have them in 2 of my 5 stores. App based payments in 2 others.
Plus dollar coins.

[LaundromatHowTo @LaundromatHowTo]

@markvlaskamp Damn.

I never liked the “look at the money I make in my laundromat” videos from Day 1.

Let the rappers flash the cash. I’m sticking to an old car, worn Tshirt and shorts.

Ok. I do have one new TShirt.

https://t.co/jqE7OE5WEw