Welcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In this episode, host Jordan Berry sits down with Kentucky business legends Kelli Reed and Joe Dan Reed, who share their compelling journey from launching a janitorial service with just $1,500 to building a thriving empire of laundromats and a major pickup and delivery operation. Get ready for invaluable insights as they open up about the challenges of scaling multiple businesses, pivoting from residential to commercial cleaning, navigating laundromat acquisitions and renovations, and the importance of embracing automation and customer service in today’s laundry industry.
Whether you’re looking to break into the laundromat business, interested in expanding locations, or considering adding pickup and delivery services, you’ll find plenty of real-world wisdom here—including advice on hiring, handling setbacks, and leveraging masterminds and networking to fuel growth. Jordan Berry and his guests also highlight the shifts in industry trends, share lessons learned from tough times, and encourage us all to "be a doer, not just a thinker." Don’t miss this energetic, wisdom-packed conversation that will inspire and equip you to take your laundry business to the next level!
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