Laundry Nerd Podcast (Formerly known as Laundromat Insights Podcast)
Alliance Laundry Systems
Show overview
Laundry Nerd Podcast (Formerly known as Laundromat Insights Podcast) has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 58 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 17 episodes published. Published by Alliance Laundry Systems.
From the publisher
The Laundry Nerd podcast, formerly known as Laundromat Insights, explores laundromat ownership, and laundry technology, while uniting all us ”Laundry Nerds” who geek out over turns, G-Force, cycle modifiers, and all things laundry. With great return on investment and simple management, the laundromat business has continued to attract new investors...and many of us Nerds. The Laundry Nerd podcast strips away the myths and misconceptions and gives you the real story about what it takes to open and run a successful laundromat business. Leveraging industry experts and laundry owners, “Laundry Nerd” will offer valuable insights for those considering opening a laundry and tips to current owners looking to maximize their own return on investment. Along the way, we’ll chat with industry leaders, and a variety of fun personalities who make this industry great. Laundry Nerds unite!
Latest Episodes
View all 58 episodesFranchise Flavor: How a Speed Queen Owner Built Success in Baton Rouge
EPISODE 54, Going Unattended in Ohio
Ep 58EPISODE 53, A Detour into the Arts
We are getting artsy in this episode. Leah M. Schulte is co-owner of Midtown Washboard Laundromat in St. Charles, MO, and author of Laundromat Detour – Poems about Bra Underwires, Quirky Customers, Mopping and More. In this episode, we chat with Leah about her laundromat, book, and, in a Laundry Nerd podcast first, share some original poetry. Definitely a can’t miss episode.
Ep 57EPISODE 52, Wash-Dry-Fold POS
More than 10 years ago, co-founders of Wash-Dry-Fold POS, Brian Henderson and Ian Gollahon, set out to give laundromat owners a point-of-sale and management software solution that streamlined pain points. In this episode, we chat with the pair and learn how their unique perspective as store owners guides their products as well as learn about exciting new developments in API that unlock additional functionalities.
Ep 56EPISODE 51, Salt Lake City is Heating Up.
Salt Lake City continues to expand outward. In this episode we chat with Zach Brewer of Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists to learn if this rapid growth is also creating opportunities for laundromat investors.
Ep 55EPISODE 50, A New Way to Pay.
We love introducing you to the industry’s newest technology. In this episode, we are joined by Lyndsay Varner, digital product manager at Alliance, to discuss a new payment method introduced at Clean Show 2025 that has taken off. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 54EPISODE 49, Latin American Market.
Throwing it back to Clean Show 2025 one more time when we wrapped up our live episode run chatting with Flavio Mello, General Manager of Latin America Sales for Alliance. Learn how the laundromat business is growing in Latin America. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 53EPISODE 48, The Laundromat Industry Power Couple.
Our industry’s power couple wears many hats – successful multi-store owners, podcasters, consultants, show organizers, and the list goes on. At Clean Show 2025 in Orlando, they returned to the show to chat about their shared passion for the industry and much more. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 52EPISODE 47, The Changing Landscape of Marketing
Brittany Centers, owner of Centers Social, continues to help laundromat owners elevate their marketing efforts against in ever-changing digital landscape. In case you missed our live-from-the-Clean-Show chat, we’re sharing the tip-filled episode with you. You won’t want to miss it. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 51EPISODE 46, Industry Influencer Jordan Berry
Jordan Berry is one of the biggest personalities in the laundromat world – successful laundromat owner, social media star, business consultant. Taking it back to one of many highlights of our live broadcasts at Clean Show 2025, when Jordan joined us to chat about a variety of industry topics and trends. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 50EPISODE 45, Giving Back to Communities We Serve.
The Laundry Cares Foundation is a force for good withing the laundromat industry, helping owners give back to their communities and promote literacy. We are turning it back to one of our live podcasts from Clean Show 2025 and chatting with Dan Naumann, Executive Vice President of the Laundry Cares Foundation, to learn more about this impactful organization and its beginnings. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 49EPISODE 44, Clean Show is More than Just Products.
It’s easy to get excited about all the new products and technology that await you at the Clean Show. But in this episode, we chat with Mike Schoeb, CEO of Alliance Laundry Systems, and learn that some of the most important conversations happen away from the show floor. Mike shares that chatting with customers after the show hours provides valuable insights in getting a pulse on the industry and how the company is doing in delivering value. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 48EPISODE 43, Technology Developments and Clean Show Preview
Technology is developing at a faster pace than ever before and changing how laundry businesses operate. In this episode of the Laundry Nerd podcast, we chat with an industry leader in the technology realm – Joe Hainline, Chief Technology Officer for Alliance Laundry Systems. Oh, and if you want some inside info on what you’ll see at Clean Show 2025, you might want to listen...hint hint. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 47CLEAN SHOW 2025 TEASER 3
We are so close to Clean Show 2025 that we can hardly contain our excitement. And if you haven’t heard already, the Laundry Nerd Podcast will be going live at the show in Orlando. We have been sharing short teasers of a few of the personalities we will chat with live from Clean. In this short tease, we reintroduce Carlos Ochoa, who is a TikTok rockstar...in addition to being an amazingly successful laundromat owner. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 46CLEAN SHOW 2025 TEASER 2
The Laundry Nerd Podcast has big news! We will be going live at the Clean Show in August in Orlando. Between now and the huge industry event, we will be sharing short teasers of a few of the personalities we will chat with live from Clean. In this short tease, we reintroduce Alex Bloom, who is taking the customer experience to new heights and is all-in on using data to make informed decisions in his business. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 45CLEAN SHOW 2025 TEASER 1
The Laundry Nerd Podcast has big news! We will be going live at the Clean Show in August in Orlando. Between now and the huge industry event, we will be sharing short teasers of a few of the personalities we will chat with live from Clean. In this short tease, we reintroduce Tim Richardson, owner of Deluxe Laundry Spa in Los Angeles. This new owner is changing the laundromat game with a ton of new ideas. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 44EPISODE 42, Taking Lint Out of the Equation
For as long as there’s been laundry equipment, there’s been lint. And that’s meant a host of issues caused by lint being put out into the environment...until now. In this episode of the Laundry Nerd podcast we chat with Andy Kegler, lead engineer on the development of the ProCapture lint capture feature for tumblers, to get the inside story on how this project came together. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 43EPISODE 41, Are You Feeling Lucky?
Alex Bloom has built exceptional customer loyalty through great staff, attention to detail, and having some fun with one specific equipment feature. Learn how he’s a firm believer in tapping a bit of luck to increase success. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 42EPISODE 40, Soaps or a Coke
Vending Manager at Lightning Laundry in Little Rock, Arkansas, Collin Craig, joins the Laundry Nerd Podcast to talk about his job and his role in a recent commercial for the laundromat (you can watch it here). Oh, and did we mention that this laundromat professional is our youngest-ever guest. How young? Take a listen. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights
Ep 41EPISODE 39, The Laundromat Girl.
The Laundromat Girl, AKA Cami, is a TikTok and Instagram influencer bringing attention to our industry. On this episode of the Laundry Nerd podcast, she joins us to talk about her journey from full-time nurse to laundromat owner and social media star. *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights