$1M Invested to Start a Laundromat (Was It Worth It?)

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  2 роки тому +55

    Join UpFlip Academy and learn from the best in the industry: bit.ly/46xRVt7

    • @richgetz
      @richgetz 2 роки тому +6

      A great follow up to this series is distributor vs distributor, which offers the best. Speed Queen offers a LOT of options.

    • @katiefleming2023
      @katiefleming2023 2 роки тому +4

      Page says bad gateway (host error).

    • @samanthapowell5882
      @samanthapowell5882 2 роки тому +4

      He needs to outsource the pick up and delivery to postmates or any service like that! And he needs vending machines!

    • @maximilianochung
      @maximilianochung 2 роки тому +1

      What did he meant when he said got a business coach? is there an agency? somebody he knew?

    • @karma301
      @karma301 2 роки тому

      @@richgetz is the only ii oooo

  • @joelowens5211
    @joelowens5211 2 роки тому +122

    Most businesses are owner operators. You are buying yourself a job that might pay better than where you are working. When leasing if owner will not sell ask for a ROFR (right of first refusal). This is where if the owner ever decides to sell they have to present the offer to the tenant and give them the chance to buy on the same terms as the offer. The lease will typically stipulate the tenant has so many days 10 to 21 to decide to match the offer or decline the ROFR. Also when leasing make sure the owner owns the building and land (fee simple) and not leasehold (building only). Owning the building only can create issues as 2 monthly payment one to building landlord and one to land owner. If you do rent from a leasehold make sure you can get option also with ROFR to buy the land as the tenant.

    • @arah924
      @arah924 Рік тому +11

      casually dropped a gem

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому +1

      if dropping silly money n it, might as well buy the land

    • @sercanserj7804
      @sercanserj7804 Рік тому +4

      ​@@PazLeBonmy lease was 10k to buy it freehold it was 600k+
      Nowhere near the same dude

    • @pvpro6039
      @pvpro6039 24 дні тому

      What does this even mean

  • @marcuspvxea
    @marcuspvxea Рік тому +13

    This CEO is definition on how to be successful, by offering quality he knows he doesnt have to compete and therefore is able ot be succesful and not having to put resources on competing, he also doesnt have to focus on marketing because he stands out so much in comparison and both offers completely new machines that are far better but a little more expensive.
    Modern washing machines are both easier on the cloths, faster, better at washing and drying. The price range giving the service you get along with it (help with folding) is great fo older people making them regular customers. By also paying the employees a good salary they are far more interested in doing their duty.
    The idea is great and will defiently turn into a multimilionaire company in no time, however the quality with the staff and maintenance will be the biggest competion as he heads on forth from here.
    Wish him all the best luck, this motivates me to be a entreprenour myself and follow ideas i have been doubtful about. Keep being a role model. And massive credit to Upflip for being able to bring this all into perspective and actually give it the meaning it has given off. None of this would have been even close to as powerful as it was if it wasnt for the Interviewer, script and camera team.

  • @onlineo2263
    @onlineo2263 2 роки тому +515

    Great video. The USA must be the only country in the world where people with cars do not have washing machines!

    • @rahulagarwal6887
      @rahulagarwal6887 Рік тому +39

      😂😂 Nailed it

    • @bryan34wable
      @bryan34wable Рік тому +70

      Allot of people rent and live in apartments. Allot of apartments do have a laundry facility but they are usually undersized for the amount of people that need to use them. Also allot of apartments don’t have a washer and dryer in their unit.

    • @bryan34wable
      @bryan34wable Рік тому +6

      @@rahulagarwal6887what did he nail?

    • @freshreserve2503
      @freshreserve2503 Рік тому +3

      Some ppl live apartments

    • @myelectrolysisexperience7254
      @myelectrolysisexperience7254 11 місяців тому +20

      This is so true. My landlord is so reluctant to let us install a washer and dryer. Even at no expense for him. It’s like I’m asking for something that is not a basic need. I do have an infant, can you imagine not getting enough but having to waste 3 hours every week at the laundromat.

  • @andriartayudianto8918
    @andriartayudianto8918 2 роки тому +342

    I'm blown away by the amount of value this channel offers! Very legit, asks questions I'd want to ask, super informative. I'm a business owner. Some of these ideas might come in handy one day. I'm too hands on right now to do anything else tho. Subscribed! Thank you for doing this both UpFlip and generous business owners!

    • @JonesBeiges
      @JonesBeiges Рік тому +4

      i'm confused tho..... how many years does it take to pay off $1M and how many years do those machines last???

    • @alirezashirazifard8990
      @alirezashirazifard8990 Рік тому +5

      @@JonesBeiges
      Probably about 10 to 13 years
      By then , the repair cost goes to the roof . Since Covid the price of parts doubled or tripled. These videos are made for the clicks to generate money.

    • @proxy7874
      @proxy7874 Рік тому

      ​@@alirezashirazifard8990 you know nothing about business kid. Go sleep in your mom's basement.

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB Рік тому

      Lies again? Laundry Operator

    • @will5286
      @will5286 Рік тому

      BULL POOP

  • @eminencewriters212
    @eminencewriters212 Рік тому +17

    I own a small laundry business in Nairobi, Kenya. This is my inspiration. Wow.

  • @lesliethomson2441
    @lesliethomson2441 Рік тому +7

    I'll never open a laundromat BUT I'm delighted to hear this and if I learned anything is "customer experience" and "do not contest". All the best.

  • @wayne8797
    @wayne8797 Рік тому +17

    So basically being savvy about sourcing and validating information. Great for him, I hope he does well and his business keeps expanding.

  • @John-xeyvfkwieba
    @John-xeyvfkwieba Рік тому +154

    This guy seems like a great owner. Wish him the best of luck

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +4

      Brian is awesome! Thanks for supporting him. Are you wanting to get into this business?

    • @JimSeward92
      @JimSeward92 Рік тому

      🥾 There ya go buddy

    • @bloxer9563
      @bloxer9563 Рік тому

      @@JimSeward92 that's you

    • @alecsmith904
      @alecsmith904 3 місяці тому

      @@JimSeward92hater

  • @robfrost
    @robfrost Рік тому +166

    As a former equipment manager for a hockey team, it might be worth contacting local teams to see if there is any service they can provide. Most have their own machines, but could look into providing a towel service or pick up and delivery for visiting teams.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +15

      Great suggestions, Rob! I hope the right people see this and action your insight!

    • @shaunbruce8357
      @shaunbruce8357 Рік тому +2

      Hey rob, what hockey team did you work for? I did equipment for some NFL teams.

    • @nickhudd2011
      @nickhudd2011 Рік тому +4

      I worked for an ECHL hockey team back in the early 2000s, and they had a massive washer and dryer. But they also had hundreds of towels on hand to fill the gaps while laundry was being done. This wasn't the norm for this level of hockey. Most other teams had small laundry operations. Could be a good service to smaller minor league teams. I imagine top-level sports teams have a pretty robust equipment team taking care of things.

    • @shaunbruce8357
      @shaunbruce8357 Рік тому +1

      @@nickhudd2011 That's pretty cool. With the teams I worked for, we had towels by the loads and still had washers spinning all day. Players use like four to six towels. It was interesting to see.

    • @Bob-ml1mv
      @Bob-ml1mv Рік тому +1

      I was thinking of opening up a laundromat too very informative

  • @josephchan7040
    @josephchan7040 2 роки тому +67

    He can also track customer data with the cards. Even if he doesn't have any demographic data from the payment, he can see what people are buying, what machine they use, frequency, how many loads they need on average, etc etc.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому +5

      This is great Joseph. Thank you. 😀Are you in the same type of industry?

    • @josephchan7040
      @josephchan7040 2 роки тому +7

      @@UpFlip I'm in the tech industry, but these are things consider when looking at tracking how optimal his current set-up is and how to buile a bigger setup. It gives key insights on user behavior, and can help him project revenue and profits a few months out if he can retain the customers to get enough usage data.
      It also locks in user spend like gift card mechanisms and gives him a higher amount of revenue every time someone loads it.

    • @aaronc1051
      @aaronc1051 Рік тому +2

      @@josephchan7040 exactly, if people normally do a wash a week and he hasn't seen them in a while he can do a "returner discount". Having the cards also means he's a more legitimate business (no money laundering or underreporting profit)

    • @bloxer9563
      @bloxer9563 Рік тому

      @@aaronc1051 😥

    • @chaiborg733
      @chaiborg733 Місяць тому +1

      Ah yes, let's data mine people washing their clothes. That is psychotic.

  • @russellrobert6084
    @russellrobert6084 Рік тому +16

    One of the most informative interviews ever, pleasant, easy going and enjoyable to watch!

  • @andrewvillanueva3722
    @andrewvillanueva3722 2 роки тому +31

    He made a great laundry mat. I hate getting quarters to wash my clothes. All laundry should have debit card readers. I see him expanding his business.

  • @tesladetails
    @tesladetails 2 роки тому +167

    I love this channel! Tech enabled “boring businesses” are the future 😎

  • @run2ron
    @run2ron Рік тому +57

    What a great interview. You can tell this man is grateful for all the helps and knowledge he received and he is sharing it all to those who dare. Most businesses are like " thats company secret" while this guy is like " this is what keeps it all going my pipes and water tanks and heaters" lolol

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.

  • @pytys
    @pytys Рік тому +17

    Dude the host asks great questions that I actually want to learn about. Props to you. Way better than just letting the entrepreneur tell a story, cuz they don't always cover all aspects

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому

      Glad you found this video interesting! Is there one question you'd like us to ask entrepreneurs?

    • @RockyDogStudiosTV
      @RockyDogStudiosTV Рік тому

      I totally agree I am super impressed with the thoughtful questions and not shying away from details

  • @donelldavis4035
    @donelldavis4035 Рік тому +15

    Hands down the best interview questions related to this business, and the editing of this video was spot on. Thanks for the content.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, Donell!

  • @TaoDeChing-ls5gz
    @TaoDeChing-ls5gz Рік тому +17

    Successful laundromats are not stand alone buildings, it’s a high volume business they need to be connected in a plaza to anchor tenants.

    • @derrekb4501
      @derrekb4501 6 місяців тому +2

      He is a tech guy he has no idea.

    • @nathania7637
      @nathania7637 3 місяці тому

      I thought the same thing

    • @chaiborg733
      @chaiborg733 Місяць тому

      Yeah he'll be bankrupt soon. Should've started something he has knowledge of.

  • @patricksears163
    @patricksears163 2 роки тому +59

    Good video, but we need to hear more on the hard numbers: ROI, CAP rate (he dodged that question) loan terms, etc...

    • @paul.bulanov
      @paul.bulanov 2 роки тому +12

      I agree with you Patrick, some of the people we interview prefer to not share those details unfortunately. We are always looking for fully transparent people, thank you for your support.

    • @d_all_in
      @d_all_in Рік тому +4

      His capitalization was 25% equity, 75% loan when he started it.

    • @backcountyrpilot
      @backcountyrpilot Рік тому

      I agree. Please include the financials in future vids.

    • @IL_Bgentyl
      @IL_Bgentyl Рік тому +1

      Probably not where he wants to be yet. Takes a bit of time to get your recurring customers. I agree though.

    • @faisalghiar
      @faisalghiar Рік тому

      @@backcountyrpilot why would someone share financials you want spoon for everything.get your ass off from your chair.

  • @rolandomeza4471
    @rolandomeza4471 Рік тому +10

    I was a laundry owner, in the biginnin I don't make any money, because the maintenance expenses, then I went to learn how to fix it the machines, after that, I start making money, because I just pay for parts.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing, Rolando. Definitely a good skill to learn to help cut costs. Do you still own a laundromat?

  • @durazellpcgaming
    @durazellpcgaming Рік тому +30

    Such a great video. Have used many many laundromats in my years in the Oilfield in Canada. The ones we always looked for was the drop off and pick up. In Northern Canada it is not easy to find. When you are working 12-16 hours a day. Doing laundry is kinda the thing you do not have time for. Always had a great experience with the drop off and pick up. We were willing to pay almost anything for that full service. His way of doing this is fantastic. Amazing owner and facility. Great content and video as I said. Was always interested in how this all worked. Thank you for the great content.

    • @tiredcdz6181
      @tiredcdz6181 Рік тому +1

      I'm from Fort Mcmurray. What about you??

  • @Na0uta
    @Na0uta 2 роки тому +6

    Most of the success is quality of the facilities and location. Find a good spot in the city close to a large apartment area that has no in room washers and paid in building washers. Build as close as you can to it. Across the street is preferable but within 1/2 a mile is good too. Have solid parking space at least 1 car spot for every washer. Have a restuarant, gas station, or market next to it or even attached to it.
    Keep the place clean and have comfy seats. Good hours are ideal. Don't use tokens, just cash and cards. A bus stop next to it is nice to have but not a requirement. Offer extra services, dry cleaning and drop off laundry is ideal. Some one paying you $10 or $15 for a standard load is a good deal for most people.
    I've been in enough of these places that I know for sure what I want to see there and the service people will want the most.

    • @bloxer9563
      @bloxer9563 Рік тому

      Undercut the apartments 🤑

  • @LaundromatMillionaire
    @LaundromatMillionaire 2 роки тому +44

    Great interview with Brian. He's one of our industry's up and comers and is doing a lot of things right. Way to represent us all so well. 🙌

  • @stephenmcallister2169
    @stephenmcallister2169 11 місяців тому +1

    dude needs to franchise tag this and be in every state in the country

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 2 роки тому +7

    Never once did he mention ROI he tapdanced around that If I dont make 15% per year on my rentals and business I dont do it not worth my time and thats net not gross, also with the economy tanking full service will be the first to go as people need money more then a luxury service, also dry cleaners have laundry also thats where I get my dress shirts done cheaper then the rates I saw there and pressed ...

  • @superdave8248
    @superdave8248 2 місяці тому +1

    A few years ago I had an issue with the washer and thanks to covid it was going to be about two weeks before I could get it repaired. We ended up using the local laundry mat. Between washing and drying I spent $30. I remember asking my wife how in the hell do people without washers and dryers manage to afford this. I mean seriously, within a year of using the local laundry mat I could have purchased a washer and dryer.
    But like the man says, 98% of laundromats are profitable. Which even with the sky high utilities, what they are charging per wash and dry load is insane.
    But I'll give this guy credit where credit is due. Well maintained building, good location, he offers TV and wifi services, and he has his business model set up to minimize customer time on either washing or drying. His average customer is probably in and out in under 90 mins.

  • @theamberturner
    @theamberturner 2 роки тому +28

    this is quite interesting. I think that margin can possibly go up if there is a concentration on business contracts. I love the instacart approach to laundry. I think there's something there.

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      @visitnactournal_clouds54on31 2 роки тому

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  • @333sn333
    @333sn333 3 місяці тому

    5 min. into video, so many new things to learn.
    Absolute minefield for info. Love it.
    Super open, direct to point interview; no fluff.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  3 місяці тому

      Glad you're finding it valuable! This video really packs a punch with useful insights-perfect for anyone looking to learn and grow.

  • @rebeltexan1704
    @rebeltexan1704 Рік тому +4

    Nice !! Now that's the laundromat I wish I could have used many years ago when I was single living in apt . I love his entire layout....so clean and well designed 👌. I would suggest once you find your 2nd largest site .... think of adding a lounge/cyber cafe area ( coffee ☕) ?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      Such a great idea!

  • @jayha992
    @jayha992 2 роки тому +2

    This is exactly same laundry system in South Korea. I really like it

  • @creativecreations87
    @creativecreations87 2 роки тому +8

    Something he can do is get a contract with a hotel or something like that that where he can clean overnight & he’ll always have that secured money there.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Very True Jeanius Films He could even scout out local Air bnb's as well. 😀👍We appreciate the feedback. We'd love to hear more about your youtube channel!?

    • @kevinr8431
      @kevinr8431 2 роки тому +1

      It’s easier said then done. Hotels do their own laundry. Logistics will be the issue. Will business customers be willing to pay high enough to cover the delivery. Pretty much the only business customer you can get are those that simply can’t do their own laundry in house. Otherwise it’s just cheaper for them to do it themselves.

    • @creativecreations87
      @creativecreations87 2 роки тому

      @@kevinr8431 I just used Hotel as an example b/c the Hotel I worked for used to send out their Laundry and even dry cleaning for guest was sent out to through that same company. But maybe on a smaller scale he can do Uniforms for a business and as far as logistics, customers can always have to option to drop off and pick up and maybe do a storage fee if they pick up late. Just throwing out ideas here.

    • @kevinr8431
      @kevinr8431 2 роки тому

      @@creativecreations87 Oh, definitely, I'm not saying it can't be done, but it will require a lot of time and work - it's a much different model then just waiting for customers to show up at your shop and do their own laundry.

  • @lyndastarwriter
    @lyndastarwriter 3 місяці тому

    Mr. Roseland, when your laundromat is down from 9P - 9A - Slate the laundry service operation during that time, so your machines are always running. The field delivery and pick-up truck can do PU and delivery during that window of time, too, conferring with the laundromat staff on a computer GIS and logistics platform. Similar to ordering food at a driver through...the order pops up on a computer screen where the chefs are busy fixing food.
    You'll need staffing, but you can pick up laundry contracts for say fine dining establishments (table linens) in the city; retail stores (display linens ) Firehouse / police departments; childcare places (bedding / misc.). You can have a 48HR turnaround w/ finished laundry and delivery probably done sooner than that, exceeding customer expectations. Just a thought.

  • @joecho1982
    @joecho1982 Рік тому +3

    Wow, great content! Great insight and resources, thank you for all the information .

  • @CompetitionSportsNetwork
    @CompetitionSportsNetwork 11 місяців тому +2

    Laundry mats suck over time because they get saturated with homeless people and the owners will not hire security so its a problem. This place looks nice because its new, give it time, there will be gum on the floor, soda stains on the walls and more. Keeping decent people working at these type of places is hard too. Turn over is a huge problem.

    • @chaiborg733
      @chaiborg733 Місяць тому

      That's less a laundromat problem than an owner problem.

  • @jchinderle
    @jchinderle 2 роки тому +5

    dang man, big boi was ready @8:54 dude stepped closer to him and he repositioned his feet and slightly lifted his hand, dudes ready for whatever lol

  • @TheXev
    @TheXev Рік тому +4

    A laundry mat just opened in my area, and while not having fancy card readers, the rest of it is extremely modern (plus there is an attached dog wash!). The other laundry mat in this small town has been the only one for years, doesn't have constant attendants working (there is an attached dry cleaning business, but they are only open some hours). Due to a very rude local "Christian Camp" that comes it and takes up all the washers for a few months during the weekends, people in town wanted a different laundry mat. This one is much more up-to-date, had recirculating hot water for instant hot water in the machines (the other one finally fixed their recirculating hot water as a result. It was broken for probably 10-20 years or was non-existent!), has owners who seems to always be present in the laundry mat, and it is more expensive but everything inside looks really nice and clean (including the soap cups which is rare in this area!).. it requires zero advertising, people just instantly switched after it opened. I like the person who works in the dry cleaner at the old laundry mat, but I really hope it gets placed under new ownership eventually.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      thanks for sharing! just goes to show we should be ready to update and upgrade our businesses to stay successful.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      why called a mat?

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      shouldnt be using 'hot' water nowadays, warm is sufficient

    • @TheXev
      @TheXev Рік тому

      @@PazLeBon I fully agree with this, however without recirculating hot water, during the winter even the warm water would be too cold. It is also nice to use hot water on whites to shock bleach them brighter from time-to-time.

  • @onlineo2263
    @onlineo2263 2 роки тому +4

    Tip for expansion... Haggle with your distributor. $1m cost is massive, if your start up for this is $0.5m then it will be much quicker to pay off. To me it seems like the distributer had made $500-600k profit on this.

    • @shak8791
      @shak8791 2 роки тому

      Dumbass take. If the distributor somehow did this for 500k as you say and also made 500-600k profit on the 1m cost then doing it for 500k would net them 0 fucking dollars.

    • @happilysmpl
      @happilysmpl Рік тому +1

      It would be a long time to break even. There are far too many machines. Don't see the crowd so too many are idle.

    • @aaronc1051
      @aaronc1051 Рік тому +3

      @@happilysmpl probably picked a quiet time to do interview so cameras wouldn't interrupt customers

    • @zimmz123
      @zimmz123 Рік тому

      ​@@aaronc1051 it's possibly even staged with no real customers

    • @bloxer9563
      @bloxer9563 Рік тому +1

      @@zimmz123 no its not 🙁

  • @AtlasBit
    @AtlasBit 2 місяці тому

    Good luck to the owner he is a good honest man

  • @CC-gv6us
    @CC-gv6us Рік тому +16

    What wholesome content, truly a great channel. Great guest, and the host kept the quality questions rolling. Glad I subbed to this and I'm not even a hardcore entrepreneur type

  • @jrxl556
    @jrxl556 7 місяців тому

    I love how he sounds so excited about the future of his business and the full service part.

  • @Emanuel-jr2ii
    @Emanuel-jr2ii 2 роки тому +711

    Missed opportunity to make the title: "... (Wash it worth it?)"

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому +53

      This would have been a good title Emanuel. 😀😀Thanks for the feedback. Do you feel this would be a good industry to start a business in?

    • @wallanderproductions
      @wallanderproductions 2 роки тому +22

      @@FA-hb3hf it’s called an SBA loan and financing the machines

    • @Snowballbuilder
      @Snowballbuilder 2 роки тому +3

      😆😆😆 would've been a great title.

    • @andreihrusca
      @andreihrusca 2 роки тому +5

      To start this specific business i agree it's pricey for the average person. But having a clean well branded place that uses old machines with a service contract will be do-able for a lot of people. The same lessons from this laundromat will be applicable for any other one and for most businesses

    • @TomB1236
      @TomB1236 2 роки тому +4

      He did not show the gross and net, we would not know if worth!

  • @vaklosinski
    @vaklosinski Рік тому +2

    That was actually worth watching. Very educational. Thanks for asking really good questions!

  • @Mike_Wazowskii7
    @Mike_Wazowskii7 2 роки тому +4

    Only a million? Right up my alley.... next

  • @itsworkinprogress
    @itsworkinprogress Рік тому

    His laundromat is so clean and nice. I understand why people like to use it.

  • @wesch6354
    @wesch6354 2 роки тому +21

    I'd love to own a few laundromats just like this one. It is one of my ultimate goals.

    • @dangda-ww7de
      @dangda-ww7de 2 роки тому +1

      Going to cost 1m each, you got that?

    • @TKM11370
      @TKM11370 2 роки тому +3

      @@dangda-ww7de They don't need to cost 1m. you can start small you get money in and then build your empire.

    • @dangda-ww7de
      @dangda-ww7de 2 роки тому +1

      @@TKM11370 Easy said than done, i have seen a few laundrymat owner when bankrupt, they call me for service and i ask them why the other laundrymat they own when out of business.

    • @TKM11370
      @TKM11370 2 роки тому +1

      @@dangda-ww7de My point is that you don't need 1m to start up. You can start smaller.

    • @dangda-ww7de
      @dangda-ww7de 2 роки тому +2

      @@TKM11370 They all start small, when u start small you buy used machine it break down offen, and you have to call for service, the guy that call me dont know how to service his business, i charge a lot more than a day of his business take in, every call u call for service u will go bankrupt.

  • @xlaimuxllt
    @xlaimuxllt 2 місяці тому +1

    Well the point of laundry mat is to wash money so card only seems like dumb idea.

  • @erikward7940
    @erikward7940 7 місяців тому

    Your welcome to interview us. We are Turbo Laundry. Similar story - quit corporate job to start laundry. We now have 3 delivery vans in 3 cities

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  7 місяців тому

      Don't hesitate to drop us an email at media@uplip.com! :)

  • @KP-hi1om
    @KP-hi1om 2 роки тому +7

    This channel is awesome. After watching the videos I don't feel like I'm being sold a product. Excellent information.

  • @Kris-ym2zr
    @Kris-ym2zr 2 роки тому +8

    Great interview, loved the modern approach to his store.

  • @ranenroulain
    @ranenroulain 6 місяців тому

    Idk if anyone said this. But keep the regular business hours. Create a monthly membership based on your location and that membership allows you to have 24/7 access with a key that you can badge yourself in.

  • @pronemanoldbutyoung5548
    @pronemanoldbutyoung5548 2 роки тому +4

    People here in Sweden never could fathom how laundromats is a thing in the USA?
    Does houses exist that either A. Doesn't have a laundry machine? or B. Doesn't have a couple of laundry machines in the basement for the tenants?
    Well obviously. But it's still difficult to fathom. You have bathrooms, you have dish washers, how on earth do you not have a laundry machine in your house?

    • @haileyploense3368
      @haileyploense3368 2 роки тому +3

      We do have plenty of houses, apartments, and multi-family homes that don’t have washers/dryers. We also have plenty of landlords who don’t want to buy and maintain washers/dryers for tenants to use. Sometimes there’s no space for shared washers/dryers either. Some apartments don’t have enough washers and dryers. My friend lived in an apartment building with only two washers and two dryers on each floor. Each floor had at least 10 units so she ended up going to the laundromat down the street anyways. Plus, washers and dryers are very expensive so even if someone has the hookups for one that doesn’t mean they can buy a set. It’s also nice to take large, heavy blankets to the laundromat instead of trying to wash them at home.
      Also, a lot of people don’t have dishwashers either. I don’t have one and I live in a duplex (one family upstairs, one downstairs, like a house split in two). We do have washers and dryers in the shared basement. The landlord said that we can use them but if they ever break, we’re on our own since he doesn’t want to deal with it. If they break there’s no way we could afford to buy our own.
      The US isn’t as wealthy and developed as you may think. A lot of us are struggling to get by and it’s only getting worse.
      Edit: The US is wealthy as a whole, but the wealth is concentrated at the top. Corporations are greedy and one party of politicians wants to take away safety nets while the other party wants to provide more services but still no where near the level of services you have in Sweden. Somehow these parties are neck and neck in each election.

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 Рік тому

      In university dorm in San Francisco i didn’t have access to a washing machine. Big cities have many students and people renting a small room

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому +2

      @@haileyploense3368 it would literally be like saying we have no kitchen sink or toilet in europe

    • @christopherfleming7505
      @christopherfleming7505 2 місяці тому

      It's baffling to me here in Spain. Not having a washing machine in a flat would be considered a third world living standard.

    • @chaiborg733
      @chaiborg733 Місяць тому

      What about Tvättomaten?

  • @edgarmax747
    @edgarmax747 Рік тому

    Location is everything for your business

  • @faizalabubakar288
    @faizalabubakar288 2 роки тому +4

    this channel packs a lot of value, so many good questions

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Glad you think so, Faizel! What industry would you like to see next?

    • @faizalabubakar288
      @faizalabubakar288 2 роки тому +2

      @@UpFlip stores that sells anime merchandise , the business of making anime shows and organizing a cosplay events

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestions! We will look and if we find something interesting we'll interview. Feel free to send over any suggestions!

  • @nope9310
    @nope9310 Рік тому

    "I don't want to get those calls in the middle of the night" Smart man!

  • @thatoceanvibe2058
    @thatoceanvibe2058 Рік тому +3

    This makes me feel like opening a laundromat tomorrow!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      Really cool to hear the video motivated you that much! What's stopping you from make the move?

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      If you love washing machines and they are the first tthing you think about in the morning and last thing at night before you sleep, go for it

    • @thatoceanvibe2058
      @thatoceanvibe2058 Рік тому

      @@PazLeBon Haha the fun part is, I sleep much better with the sound of a washing machine or dryer on!

  • @roti1873
    @roti1873 4 місяці тому

    This is great now one thing I want more than anything is a detailed rundown and how you train employees and managers

  • @martinmi5
    @martinmi5 2 роки тому +6

    I used to be just a grocery store deli clerk and now I am lucky enough to make 50K a month. I'm very grateful.

    • @kevinr8431
      @kevinr8431 2 роки тому

      What business

    • @stanleyhape8427
      @stanleyhape8427 2 роки тому +10

      ​@@kevinr8431 trying to scam people on UA-cam videos

    • @visitnactournal_clouds54on31
      @visitnactournal_clouds54on31 2 роки тому

      This is unrelated but check out the handle on my name above👆. He got shrooms, dmt, lsd, bars, dmt, vapepens,xanax,gummies,lsd, salvia, mdma,ketamines, edibles, etc.and ships swiftly.

    • @kevinr8431
      @kevinr8431 2 роки тому

      @@stanleyhape8427 sounds like you need to go soak your head in one of your laundry machines

  • @oneilguzman8912
    @oneilguzman8912 Рік тому +1

    For me this video is the most complete I see talking about laundry mat thx you guys for all that info I'm from New jersey I want to buy my own laundrymat thx again.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому

      Pleasure! We're glad to know that we were able to inspire one of our viewers to take action and be successful! Cheers to your success! 🔥

  • @PeeedaPan
    @PeeedaPan 2 роки тому +4

    amazing video. I love learning directly how this guy started his business. Too many channels provide very superficial business advice

  • @jort93z
    @jort93z 2 роки тому +47

    I've only been to one laundromat in my life, this one looks a lot nicer. The one I've been to didn't have any attendants at all(when a machine failed I had to call service over the phone, and they told me how to open the door of the machine manually) and homeless people would be in there half the time.

    • @curtissharris8914
      @curtissharris8914 Рік тому +5

      I used laundromat for years. Open the washer smell for poop you'd be amazed...other people. Not long after I realized this I got my own machines.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      @@curtissharris8914 yeah we had home washing machines since about 1940 i think lol

  • @caseylintner1153
    @caseylintner1153 Рік тому +1

    I have heard laundry mat owners like the fact it's a cash business. This seems like a cleaner version of the old run down not claiming taxes not fixing anything business plan

  • @thetruth3435
    @thetruth3435 2 роки тому +4

    brilliant questions and answers

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Wonderful The Truth! 😀👍Thank you. We want our interviews to be informative as possible in hopes to help others. What do you feel was one of the most important things you learned watching the video?

  • @mytoOSRS
    @mytoOSRS Рік тому

    my god this is the best interview I've ever seen

  • @Den-nu6pv
    @Den-nu6pv 2 роки тому +3

    We have a nice house with our own washer and dryer but if that place was near me I would go do laundry there once in awhile just for the experience lol.

  • @faustocabrera9602
    @faustocabrera9602 10 місяців тому

    This is a nice cool business man, because others don’t even want to share anything, if I’m visiting this town I would love to stop by and do my laundry !

  • @jwadie
    @jwadie 2 роки тому +14

    A point on the soft mount washers, you'd get the same water savings on the rigid mount machines, the faster spin on them makes them more ideal for places like hotels, or if it was drop off only, where they'd be saving money and time on the drying, they're not usually recommended for self serve launderettes because that eliminated drying time is time that you're not making money on.
    I'm curious as to how the ratio of washers to dryers has played out for them, as the amount of dryers compared to washers seemed like overkill before him mentioning having the high spin.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the feedback John. 😀 This will be very helpful for someone just getting into this industry. Are you in the laundromat business as well ?

    • @jwadie
      @jwadie 2 роки тому +5

      @@UpFlip Yeah, I currently have a laundrette that's been in the family for around 16 years now, granted i's a fair bit smaller than what you'd see in the U.S, one suggestion I had from someone who sells the machines alongside running their own launderette, when I asked about the high spin soft mount machines, they said if I had one it'd be best to be for staff use only for the drop off services.
      Also I think this guy is seriously underestimating the lifespan of the machines, some of our dryers have been installed since the 60's, and washers since the 80's/90's, and at this point the only reason why I'm starting to replace them is the new ones are now becoming efficient enough to justify it.

    • @woodyrx3
      @woodyrx3 2 роки тому +2

      Soft mount suspension wears with time and requires more maintenance, and there’s the chance for out of balance loads when not loaded correctly.

    • @franklintang1014
      @franklintang1014 Рік тому +3

      Regarding the idea of having the washer spin faster to reduce time in the dryer leading to a customer spending more money …
      From a customer’s perspective, I would probably feel taken advantage of if the dryers take too long. For the most part, the cost for using the washer is fixed, but drying costs is variable. I would have better feelings about the laundromat if they prioritized my experience as a customer.
      I think the psychology of it is that it doesn’t feel like I’m getting ripped off. The laundromat can charge more for the drying time, but it still feels like I’m getting value as a customer.
      This guy isn’t competing on price. He’s competing on user experience. It would imagine the soft mount washers are quieter, which leads to a better experience while you’re waiting in the shop.
      I wouldn’t be surprised if all of this went into his decision making process when designing the shop.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому +1

      if its backed up by solar or alternative energy then its great.. otherwise

  • @AliAli-fy7zo
    @AliAli-fy7zo Рік тому

    These are very big, powerful and beautiful machines and I felt very happy to hear your words because I also know the laundry work and currently I am in Dubai.

  • @101bennyc
    @101bennyc 2 роки тому +4

    I can’t believe Will Ferrell is running a laundromat now.

    • @visitnactournal_clouds54on31
      @visitnactournal_clouds54on31 2 роки тому

      This is unrelated but check out the handle on my name above👆. He got shrooms, dmt, lsd, bars, dmt, vapepens,xanax,gummies,lsd, salvia, mdma,ketamines, edibles, etc.and ships swiftly.

  • @nftglobal
    @nftglobal Рік тому

    I would’ve laid him off too if he started with #2 over #1 with the numerical layout

    • @nftglobal
      @nftglobal Рік тому

      First is always top left.

  • @kilcool01
    @kilcool01 2 роки тому +5

    Great interview...Great company and owner sounds like a great guy

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Sean. We're so glad you enjoyed. 😀👍He really is a great guy. Please let us know what type of content you'd like to see in future videos?

  • @georgesenda1952
    @georgesenda1952 Рік тому +1

    Where is his laundromat ?
    I like the energy efficiency and not having to lug quarters around.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      It's in Washington! Thank you for taking the time to watch! ☺️

  • @davidbarth80
    @davidbarth80 2 роки тому +13

    This is interesting. Here in Europe where we live with gf a laundromat is not a common thing. It's almost feels like an event for a family.

    • @C879hqda
      @C879hqda 2 роки тому

      Yes. and if there are shops, nobody uses them. probably because the machines and electricity are relatively cheap and affordable for everyone, and because our living quarters are large enough to set up a machine.

    • @iowkey_9339
      @iowkey_9339 Рік тому +3

      @@C879hqda Our living quarters are large enough? I'm in a 30sqm/320sqf apartment, and even I have room for a washing machine.
      I think American living quarters in general is a lot bigger than the typical Europeans quarters...

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      the waltons lol

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      @@iowkey_9339 when you go there, american infrastructure is decades behind western europe in a lot of places, its kinda old and big lol

  • @tonyf7997
    @tonyf7997 10 місяців тому

    Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
    What a great video and the owner is def on the road to success. Research, crunching numbers and demographics and a great marketing head! This comes from his profession and career before as it is something not all people have .
    Plan to succeed ✅
    Know your market ✅
    Location ✅
    Big picture forecast ✅
    Good staff✅

  • @edr.2642
    @edr.2642 2 роки тому +9

    My question is, with his 1M$ why not open like 4 smaller locations in the same city? Nobody would travel 20mins just to get their laundry done. And most apartments have their own laundy coins. Homeless people are the main customers.

    • @fency117
      @fency117 2 роки тому +2

      Well shit I guess I'm homeless

    • @edr.2642
      @edr.2642 2 роки тому

      @@fency117 I said “main” customer. I didnt say “only customers” HUGE difference there. Im living in Canada so I guess apartments are different here. Aprtments here have their own coin machines.

    • @SillyGoose69
      @SillyGoose69 2 роки тому +1

      Homeless people are by no means his main customers whatsoever How many homeless people do you know that have credit cards and that’s how his machines are ran. Also You underestimate the amount of apartments trailers and homes that don’t have their own washer and dryer‘s. Lol also a 20 minute drive is absolutely nothing 😂

    • @method341
      @method341 Рік тому +1

      Better off just putting that $1mil in the S&P500 and save yourself all the hassle imo.

  • @HackxBox
    @HackxBox Рік тому +1

    This is what a great businessman looks like. Awesome video, invaluable information!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! What was your favorite thing about this interview?

    • @HackxBox
      @HackxBox Рік тому +2

      @@UpFlip probably the detailed and on-point questions and the info I got of that. But, honestly, the best thing of the interview was the interviewee - honest hardworking person with great ideas and focus to achieve them, no bullshit, no ceo sleazyness, just genuine human reaching for his dreams.

  • @johngill2853
    @johngill2853 2 роки тому +5

    95% of laundromats are successful?
    can you please give us the data to back this

  • @DanielVonSchimpf
    @DanielVonSchimpf 2 місяці тому

    Great interview! He asks the best questions. Thanks for sharing these insights.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the interview and found the questions insightful. Stay tuned for more great content! 🙌

  • @roxannethomas3047
    @roxannethomas3047 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you 👏🏿👏🏿for the clear information on how to open up a laundry mat. Looking to go into this business in the upcoming year .

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ChristopherFalletta-rh9jf
    @ChristopherFalletta-rh9jf 7 місяців тому

    A better way to run a laundry service is to put them in apartment complexes that way you don’t have the monthly rent and you still collect the money at no cost to the complex

  • @eliasshottabouhaik4893
    @eliasshottabouhaik4893 2 роки тому +5

    Great episode as usual. But I don't trust anyone who doesn't transparently share their numbers. What are they hiding?

    • @witoldschwenke9492
      @witoldschwenke9492 2 роки тому +3

      laundromats are so successful because they are perfect for money laundering as well

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      how many machines? 100? how much per hour average use? 10 bucks? so 1000 an hour, 10k per day? 3.5m per year. less costs, 1.50m? taxes 500k. soo 1 year roi? i suppose doable if always full

  • @TXCACLE
    @TXCACLE 2 місяці тому

    Great insights on building a successful laundromat.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 місяці тому

      Glad you found it helpful! Building a successful laundromat definitely involves a lot of strategy and planning.

  • @ShadoSpartan44
    @ShadoSpartan44 2 роки тому +18

    this is a future business i've been thinking about wanting to do, looks so easy and chances of success look to be high

    • @seanbaur911
      @seanbaur911 2 роки тому +7

      till most people in the world get a washer and dryer

    • @matton36
      @matton36 2 роки тому +3

      I saw very little customers.

    • @kevinr8431
      @kevinr8431 2 роки тому +3

      “Looks so easy”? Then maybe you should try it

    • @stanleyhape8427
      @stanleyhape8427 2 роки тому +6

      I had a laundromat years ago. it wasn't easy. Too much vandalism, theft, homeless people trying to camp out , drug and xual activities.

    • @User84030
      @User84030 2 роки тому +12

      Lol you won’t be successful if the only thing you’re looking for is something ‘easy’. Little work returns little profit. This guy is obviously going above and beyond to stand out in the market and has plans to expand. There is no easy shortcut to success and money, or everyone would be doing it.

  • @CyberlightFG
    @CyberlightFG Рік тому

    He bought anything new and he's running his first year. Visit him again in 5-7 years.
    If he can afford all new machines in 9 years, he's doing very well.
    Get some business to wash overnight

  • @DeliciousDining4U
    @DeliciousDining4U 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing this detailed knowledge. The biggest challenge I am facing is getting started with little to no money. I know there is a way forward. I am just trying to find my way.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching and commenting Bruce.😀 We're so glad you found the video informative. Take small goals towards your business daily and things will work itself out. A few things you can get started on with little to no down payment would be creating a business plan, setting up business documentation and researching different locations you'd like to possibly set up shop. Please keep us updated with how things are going?!

  • @jthomasJBA
    @jthomasJBA Рік тому +1

    Everett Washington! That building use be payless shoe store! That located Evergreen Way

  • @bertlouis6082
    @bertlouis6082 2 роки тому +6

    Wow! Excellent in-depth interview and very informative.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Thank you Bert. 😀👍We love doing videos in this industry. What do you think the most important take away was from the interview?

  • @teddy90636
    @teddy90636 Рік тому +1

    Probably one of the coolest laundry mat videos I've seen. It looks nice and sleek.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому

      It's pretty amazing, Teddy! Are you looking to get in the industry?

    • @teddy90636
      @teddy90636 Рік тому

      @@UpFlip I've been thinking about it. But, I'm not to sure if I want to run a laundry mat.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому

      What would be your dream business?

  • @111Sylvester
    @111Sylvester 2 роки тому +8

    What a winner. So this is the quality of person that Microsoft can afford to throw away?

    • @mafriqaful
      @mafriqaful 2 роки тому +9

      No loyalty everyone is just a number.

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 Рік тому

      I used to work in data science at Facebook-laid off in 2021 with many others. Corporate America doesn’t care

  • @ictv71
    @ictv71 2 роки тому +1

    You should interview the King of Laundry. He would meet you For Free!

  • @ezymedianetwork193
    @ezymedianetwork193 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the show, can you do an interview on an entrepreneur who has a gaming station or a gaming parlour
    Thanks

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому +1

      You're very much welcome Ezy. 😀😀We appreciate you stopping by the channel today. We'll be on the lookout for a gaming station/gaming parlor. 👍 Are you into gaming as well?

    • @ezymedianetwork193
      @ezymedianetwork193 2 роки тому

      @@UpFlip I am not currently into it. Its just a business venture am thinking of getting into. It seems lucrative. I really enjoy your program and always looking forward to each Episode.

  • @Youtubecarz
    @Youtubecarz 6 місяців тому

    Great interview! Great questions, and genuine responses.

  • @jeta45
    @jeta45 2 роки тому +4

    What are the numbers? What's the NOI? What's the return?

    • @visitnactournal_clouds54on31
      @visitnactournal_clouds54on31 2 роки тому

      This is unrelated but check out the handle on my name above👆. He got shrooms, dmt, lsd, bars, dmt, vapepens,xanax,gummies,lsd, salvia, mdma,ketamines, edibles, etc.and ships swiftly.

  • @GorataNemaorani1
    @GorataNemaorani1 5 місяців тому

    The most informative video on this business I have seen 😊

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 місяців тому

      Wow, thank you! Appreciate the support! ☺️

  • @juelz9225
    @juelz9225 2 роки тому +4

    Laundromats accept EBT...I would have never guessed.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Juelz. Now a days there are less and less places that don't accept ebt. 😀What type of other businesses would you like us to feature on the channel?

    • @wvu2123
      @wvu2123 2 роки тому

      Why wouldnt they poor people can't afford to buy washers and dryers

    • @haileyploense3368
      @haileyploense3368 2 роки тому

      @@wvu2123 I’m surprised they do accept EBT. Toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, and toilet paper to name a few items aren’t covered by EBT. Typically EBT only covers food items except hot foods. You can buy deli meat but you can’t buy a rotisserie chicken. Make it make sense.

  • @Wadley225
    @Wadley225 Рік тому +1

    Electrolux brand washers and dryers are crap. Huebsch or Speed Queen are the only way to go!

  • @RussellD11
    @RussellD11 Рік тому +3

    I still think a BAR and Laundry mat would go VERY well together

    • @IL_Bgentyl
      @IL_Bgentyl Рік тому +1

      Only issue is drinking and driving. Getting the license isn’t easy either.

    • @bloxer9563
      @bloxer9563 Рік тому

      💀no it wouldn't

  • @Alshms478
    @Alshms478 Рік тому

    Great information thank you hope you will celebrate the next store opening soon.

  • @MJJSmoothCriminal
    @MJJSmoothCriminal 2 роки тому +4

    I just love this channel! This was a great episode filled with so much information . I hope some day I can own a laundromat one day!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 роки тому

      We just love you as well MJJSmoothCriminal. 😀⭐💖We really appreciate you supporting the channel and leaving such a great comment. We think you'll do great at starting a laundromat business. You just have to get started. What type of industry are you in currently?

  • @MostAlpha
    @MostAlpha Рік тому

    Well done Laundry Genius. A very slick operation that is scalable across the US and globally.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Рік тому +1

      Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon Рік тому

      not if energy prices keep going up

  • @bored2323
    @bored2323 Рік тому +1

    The key factor to making ANY money from a laundromat is selling the chemicals to meth cookers .. literally like breaking bad . The amount of money invested in and the current operating costs and the small return makes no sense at all . Either that or it’s to “ clean money “ aka money laundering