Finding a Top Distributor with Adam Heldman of H-M Company

 Connecting with a top distributor can be a vital element of your laundromat journey. Adam Heldman, owner of H-M Company is one of the best and joins Dave & Carla with not only tips on finding a great distributor, but what their role should be and how best to connect with them. Additionally, as the company behind the best drain troughs in the industry, we learn a bit about them as well! Don't miss this episode!

Referenced Links: 
Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com
Eastern Funding: https://www.easternfunding.com/
Our Guest: Adam Heldman: https://hmlaundryequipment.com/
Our Website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com
Our Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-page
Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire
Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/
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Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/
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Our laundromats: https://www.queencitylaundry.com
Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: https://www.queencitylaundry.com/delivery
Our WDF & Delivery Workshop: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/pick-up-delivery-workshop/
LaundroBoost Marketing Company: https://laundroboostmarketing.com/
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WDF & Delivery Dynamics: A Complete Business Blueprint: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/wdf-delivery-dynamics-a-business-blueprint/
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Timestamps
00:00 Episode 97 Intro
03:02 Dave’s Backstory with H-M Company and Adam Heldman
06:16 Why Adam Acquired H-M Company and Pursued a Laundry Equipment Distribution Company
10:23 Networking among the Laundry Industry
14:00 Purchasing Customized H-M Drain Troughs
17:22 How Does the Laundry Distributor Network Work? Area & Brand Exclusivity
19:31 H-M Company Service Area
20:40 How the Distributor Network Evolves
25:41 Adam’s Thoughts on the Role of a Distributor
32:04 Variability in Equipment Pricing
37:43 Serving Competing Laundromats
41:22 How to Get a Great Distributor
43:46 Why We Need Drain Troughs
47:24 Sizing Drain Troughs
49:33 Preventing Smells from Drains
51:36 H-M Drain Troughs Durability and Life Expectancy
53:32 Upcoming Events
56:50 Closing Remarks & Contact Info