Millionaire University

He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 1)

Apr 28, 2025
Dave Menz, known as the Laundromat Millionaire, recounts his incredible journey from financial struggle to building a multimillion-dollar laundromat empire. He discusses the importance of community service as a wealth-building strategy, revealing how modernized laundromats can transform neighborhoods. Menz emphasizes exceptional customer experience, innovative differentiation, and the untapped potential of overlooked markets. He shares his insights on overcoming entrepreneurial challenges and the emotional growth that comes with building a successful business.
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INSIGHT

Opportunity in Neglected Laundromats

  • The laundromat industry was widely neglected and rundown when Dave Menz entered in 2009.
  • Serving the community better than anyone else is the key to transforming laundromats into thriving businesses.
INSIGHT

Modernized Laundromats Transform Communities

  • Most laundromats then were cesspools with poor facilities and operations.
  • Modernized laundromats that elevate customer experience can transform communities and create wealth by serving everyone.
ADVICE

Start by Revitalizing Existing Stores

  • The safest way to enter the laundromat industry is buying a rundown laundromat and fixing it.
  • Research supply and demand carefully, as not all old laundromats can be successfully revived.
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