From Corporate America To Laundromat Entrepreneur!

From Corporate Engineer to 7-Figure Laundromat Owner | Gus of Planet Wash Laundry Shares His Journey 🚀

What does it take to turn a distressed laundromat into a thriving, multi-location business? In this in-depth interview, meet Gus, the owner of Planet Wash Laundry in Hollywood, Florida, a former corporate engineer turned full-time entrepreneur who tripled his revenue and multiplied his profits by 6x to 8x after taking over a struggling store.

In this episode, Gus breaks down:
✅ How he entered the laundromat business with zero experience
✅ Why he bought a failing store and how he turned it around
✅ The strategy behind large format stores vs. multiple small locations
✅ Why did he immediately fire nearly all the staff
✅ How technology, data, and layout optimization drive profits
✅ His thoughts on absentee ownership, pricing strategy, and customer experience
✅ Real advice on funding, startup mistakes, hiring, and retention
✅ How he uses card-only systems, POS data, and Google reviews to stay ahead

🎯 Whether you're a new entrepreneur, considering the laundromat business, or looking to scale your existing store, this is a masterclass in modern laundromat operations.

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📌 Key Topics Covered
00:00 Intro: Meet Gus from Planet Wash Laundry
02:12 From Tech Engineer to Laundromat Owner
05:40 Why Gus Bought a Distressed Store
08:10 His Business Philosophy: Simplicity + Execution
12:35 Layout, Equipment, and Peak Usage Strategy
17:00 Tech Stack: POS, Card-Only, Real-Time Data
22:45 Wash-Dry-Fold vs. Self-Service
26:18 Hiring, Retention, and Team Management
30:10 Price Strategy and Competing on Value
34:00 Turns Per Day, Revenue Metrics, Expense Ratio
39:50 Marketing: Reviews, Signage, and Google
43:15 Myths of Passive Income in Laundromats
46:30 Advice for Beginners + Industry Outlook

💬 What did you find most surprising about Gus’s story? Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments!

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