Who Says You Can't Move a Laundromat?!? with Charles Measley

When confronted with a bad lease and a landlord unwilling to negotiate, Charles Measley did what others have said can't be done - he moved his laundromat down the street! Dave "The Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, discuss his journey, the lessons learned, and the pitfalls that should be avoided.Referenced Links: For consulting services: www.laundromatmillionaire.com Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.com Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnatiFluff and Fold Laundromats – New Jersey: https://fluffandfoldlaundromat.com/Fluff and Fold/HappyNest Pick-up and Delivery: https://fluffandfoldlaundromat.com/services/pick-up-delivery/Coin Laundry Association: www.coinlaundry.orgDexter Laundry: www.dexter.comEastern Funding: https://easternfunding.comCCI Card Readers: https://www.laundrycard.com/tag/cci-payment-systemsPerfect Wash – Huntington Beach: www.perfectwashhb.comThe Willifreds – The Wash House Laundromats: http://thewashhouseinc.com/The Jersey Shore episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalcFcqOC_UdfxQAPHhwOqgGlaucoma: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucomaFriends – eye doctor clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcKCvxFmQxcKelly Clarkson “Stronger” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn676-fLq7ITimestamps:00:00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Show Intro - Quotes00:01:39 The Jersey Shore from New York?00:03:55 Charles' Backstory - Overcoming Health Challenges00:10:59 First Business Venture - Ice Cream00:11:56 A Free Laundromat00:13:19 Hurricane Sandy00:14:51 Seeking Laundromat Industry Education00:18:11 Buying First Laundromat00:22:16 Avoiding a Bad Lease00:30:30 Fixing a Declining Business00:32:22 Importance of Good Employees00:35:02 Marketing & Promotions00:37:55 Surviving a Bad Lease00:40:56 Ending a Lease & Moving a Laundromat00:51:24 Maximizing a Smaller Space00:57:21 Growth of Pick-up & Delivery00:59:16 What became of the old laundromat?01:00:58 Tips for Building a Laundromat01:04:29 Hidden Value in Retrofitting a Laundromat01:07:38 Avoiding the Absolutes - Lessons LearnedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices