Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast - Interviews & Insights by TRSA

Several commercial laundry operators discuss how they survived disaster, while reflecting on the effectiveness of their company's emergency preparedness plans and lessons learned for the future. The panel featured Mark Carter, the president of Up To Date Laundry in Baltimore; Mike Lang, a process analyst at Unitex in Elmsford, NY; Michael Shulevitz, the president of Cadillac Uniform and Linen Supply in Puerto Rico; and Tim Topornicki, the owner of Topper Linen Supply in Toronto. The panel was recorded live at TRSA's Seventh Annual Healthcare Conference and moderated by Joseph Ricci, the president and CEO of TRSA. For more information, visit www.trsa.org/podcasts.

A rundown of the economy, recent mergers and acquisitions, and key financial metrics for the linen, uniform and facility services industry based on numbers from publicly traded uniform companies and survey data gathered from commercial laundry operators. This episode was recorded live at TRSA's 105th Annual Conference & Exchange in October and features Andrew Wittmann, a senior research analyst at Robert W. Baird & Co. Share your thoughts on the podcast by sending an email to podcasts@trsa.org.

Nancy Roberts, also known as The DISC Wizard, is a certified behavioral analyst that helps clients use assessments, coaching and training to navigate the hiring process and get better performance from their staff. Roberts joined the podcast to talk about her recent article in Textile Services magazine and her upcoming educational session at TRSA's Healthcare Conference, as well as to share her insights on improving your organization's recruiting and hiring practices. For more information on the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast, go to www.trsa.org/podcasts.

A focused discussion on equipment innovations, plant design and renovations featuring Bob Corfield, CEO, Laundry Design Group; Ed Kwasnick, director of business development at ARCO/Murray; Chip Malboeuf, president at Turnkey Industrial Engineering Services; and Gerard O'Neill, president and CEO at American Laundry Systems. The discussion was moderated by Dan Farnsworth, vice president of sales and marketing at Leonard Automatics. This episode was recorded live at TRSA's Production Summit & Plant Tours in Philadelphia. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes today!

Join industry heavyweights Scott Farmer, CEO of Cintas, Juha Laurio of the Lindstrom Group, Tom Watts from Prudential Overall Supply, Steven Sintros at UniFirst, and Alsco's Jim Kearns for an insightful discussion on leadership. They share their personal journeys to the top, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and clear objectives in scaling businesses. The conversation highlights cultivating a strong company culture, retaining talent, and rethinking competition in a changing market, ensuring that organizations thrive.

The former CEO of AmeriPride Services Inc., Bill Evans, shares his thoughts on leading change in your organization. The speech was recorded live at TRSA's Executive Management Institute (EMI). Evans will also be a featured speaker on the Legends of the Industry Panel at TRSA's upcoming Annual Conference in Napa, CA. Learn more about TRSA at trsa.org

Vivek Wadhwa, a technology and innovation author and expert, academic and futurist, joins us to discuss the technologies that will shape the laundry of the future and how to prepare for those potential disruptions so that your business is primed for success. Wadhwa also will share his insights with TRSA members at the 105th Annual Conference and Exchange.

David Varner is the chief strategy and development officer at TRSA operator member company Superior Linen Service. Before joining the Superior Linen Service staff, Varner served for 21 years in the U.S. Navy, including a stint on the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. With many companies in the linen, uniform and facility services industry interested in hiring veterans, Varner talked about his military background and how it helped him transition successfully to a career in the laundry industry.

A tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist and New York Times best-selling author, not to mention a talented jazz guitarist, Josh Linkner joined the podcast to share how laundry companies can use innovation to their advantage, as well as his experience serving as a mentor to up-and-coming tech entrepreneurs. Linkner recently gave a keynote address titled "Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results" at TRSA's inaugural Leadership Summit in Chicago.

Here's a preview of what's coming up on the Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast from TRSA. We'll talk with industry leaders on the latest issues of importance to your business, as well as go in-depth with thought leaders from outside of the industry to get their perspective on topics affecting the broader business community. Subscribe now.