Laundry Talks

This is the podcast for the Textile Rental Operator Community to learn new things, share ideas, and drive conversations. Welcome to Laundry Talks with your host, Eric Smith.

Latest Episodes

How to Hire Great Route Service Representatives with Nancy Roberts

April 02, 2025

How to Hire Great Route Service Representatives with Nancy Roberts

In this episode of Laundry Talks we discussed the challenges of hiring and retaining top-performing route service representatives (RSRs) in the textile rental industry....

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Securing the Legacy: A Financial Planner talks Essential Succession Planning Strategies for Textile Rental Companies

October 15, 2024

Securing the Legacy: A Financial Planner talks Essential Succession Planning Strategies for Textile Rental Companies

In episode 9 of Laundry Talks, we're excited to welcome TJ Acerra, the President and Founder of Avail Wealth Group, as our special guest....

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A new generation takes over and expands beyond a single plant with Colin Wetlaufer

September 24, 2024

A new generation takes over and expands beyond a single plant with Colin Wetlaufer

In Episode 8, we're joined by special guest Colin Wetlaufer, president of City Clean & Simple, a family-owned textile rental company, to discuss the...

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Future-Proofing your Textile Rental Business with Joe Ricci of TRSA

August 08, 2024

Future-Proofing your Textile Rental Business with Joe Ricci of TRSA

In Episode 7, we're joined by Joe Ricci, President and CEO of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) to talk about how the Textile...

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Importance of Peer Groups with Kasey Wahl, Matt Vacca, Currie Gilbert & Levi Nix

June 28, 2024

Importance of Peer Groups with Kasey Wahl, Matt Vacca, Currie Gilbert & Levi Nix

One of the great things about our industry is the willingness of operators and suppliers to work together, collaborate, and share information. Our newest...

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Expand or Build: What happens when you outgrow your textile rental facility? with Arrow Linen

May 08, 2024

Expand or Build: What happens when you outgrow your textile rental facility? with Arrow Linen

In Episode 5: Expand or Build: What happens when you outgrow your textile rental facility? Our host, Eric Smith, brings two generations of Textile...

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