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Cleaner Conversations

Cleaner Conversations
Dry Cleaning Industry
Dry Garment Care
Total Cleaners
Red Hanger Cleaners
Artificial Intelligence In Dry Cleaning
Tampa, United States
Phoneclarity
Metal Progetti
Washington, DC
Curtis Cleaners
Arika Williams
Tiktok
Dry Cleaning
Ryan Fish
Route Delivery / Route Density
Couture Care Certification
America's Best Cleaners (ABC)
Roadmap 2050
Labor and Leadership Development
Pickup and Delivery

Cleaner Conversations is all about the owners and operators in the Dry Cleaning and Laundromat spaces. We’re sitting down with operators across the country to hear how they got started, what they’ve been through, and the stories you wouldn’t believe unless you heard them yourself. Real experiences, real challenges, and real insight into what it actually takes to survive and grow in this industry.

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This week on Cleaner Conversations, we sit down with Chris Shrader of Best & New Brand Cleaners in Middle Tennessee.

Chris shares how a part-time job became a nearly 30-year career building six locations, five pickup and delivery routes, and a famil... more

What would a new competitor do to take customers from your business?

Justin Kane, co-founder of Cleaner Marketing, breaks down the six moves he would make within his first 90 days in a new market. From dominating local search and generating reviews ... more

This week on Cleaner Conversations, we talked with Chris Schrader from Best & New Brand Cleaners in Nashville, Tennessee, Joel and Heather from New Process Cleaners in Johnstown, New York, and Matt Simon from Columbus Cleaners in Columbus, Ohio.

Rec... more

This week on Cleaner Conversations, we talked with Glen Gould from Dry Cleaning Connection in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Glen is an entrepreneur, professional speaker, author, business coach, and the owner of Dry Cleaning Connection, a garment care bu... more

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Chris Schrader
Operator focused on high-end neighborhoods and CRM/marketing shifts
Best & New Brand Cleaners (Columbia, Tennessee)
Episode: Chris Schrader, Joel Bien-Aime & Heather, Matt Simon: How to Keep Growing | Live from Maverick
Matt Simon
Operator of Columbus Cleaners
Columbus Cleaners
Episode: Chris Schrader, Joel Bien-Aime & Heather, Matt Simon: How to Keep Growing | Live from Maverick
Glen Gould
Founder/Owner of Dry Cleaning Connection, known speaker and advisor in the industry
Dry Cleaning Connection
Episode: Glen Gould: How to Be the Only Option in Your Market
Chris White
Owner and executive director at America's Best Cleaners (ABC)
ABC America's Best Cleaners
Episode: Chris White: AI & Dry Cleaning's Future
Ryan Fish
Owner of Red Hanger Cleaners in Utah
Red Hanger Cleaners
Episode: Ryan Fish: Failure Is Feedback
Arika Williams
Production manager at Curtis Cleaners, Lowell, Michigan
Curtis Cleaners
Episode: Arika Williams: From Pressing Pants To Millions Of Views
Jan Barlow
Owner of Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners in Clio, Michigan
Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners
Episode: Jan Barlow: You're Only As Good As Your Last Pair Of Pants
Kermit Engh
Owner of Fashion Cleaners, facilitator for Methods for Management
Fashion Cleaners / Methods for Management
Episode: Kermit Engh: Your Business Can't Depend On You
Ken Sandy
Partner and Co-founder of Dry Garment Care
Dry Garment Care
Episode: Ken Sandy: Turning A Dry Cleaner Into A Brand

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Justin Cain
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Sam Taylor
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Chris Schrader, Joel Bien-Aime & Heather, Matt Simon: How to Keep Growing | Live from Maverick
Q: What is your encouragement for someone who feels stuck in their business?
Get out of the store, build relationships within the community, attend seminars and workshops, and consider joining mastermind groups to gain ideas and support; you're not alone and mentorship can help refresh perspective.
Chris Schrader, Joel Bien-Aime & Heather, Matt Simon: How to Keep Growing | Live from Maverick
Q: What do you see for the industry over the next few years?
The industry should expect continued growth and consolidation for high-end operators, while lower-end markets may shrink; overall, greater awareness of services and opportunities beyond basic dry cleaning will drive expansion.
Chris Schrader, Joel Bien-Aime & Heather, Matt Simon: How to Keep Growing | Live from Maverick
Q: What would you say are your top three priorities over the next season of your dry cleaning experience?
Priorities include building a leadership team to free the owner from daily tasks, creating a comprehensive marketing plan, and exploring new revenue channels such as wedding gowns to expand beyond traditional dry cleaning.
Chris White: AI & Dry Cleaning's Future
Q: What is your encouragement to an owner who is losing sight of the light at the end of the tunnel, but sees others succeeding and feels stuck?
Join a local trade association, seek out peers and mentors, participate actively, and leverage the network for practical, actionable guidance; the community will uplift you and expand your solutions beyond what you can achieve alone.
Chris White: AI & Dry Cleaning's Future
Q: What would you say is the difference between cleaners who show momentum and those who stay stuck, even when they come to ABC for help?
The key difference is leadership development and clear accountability: the best operators develop a next layer of leadership, implement defined roles and KPIs, coach rather than supervise, and use real-time coaching to keep people aligned with strategic goals.

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This show centers on owners and operators in the dry cleaning and laundromat spaces, sharing real-world stories of starting, growing, and surviving in a numbers-driven industry. Episodes spotlight leadership, technology adoption, branding, and customer service, with guests ranging from multi-store operators to industry mentors. Listeners likely include operators seeking practical growth tactics, suppliers, and marketing professionals looking for authentic industry insights. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways—whether it's improving operations, leveraging tech, or shaping company culture—set against candid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate the challenges and rewards of running cleaners today.

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Recent guests on Cleaner Conversations include:

1. Chris Schrader
2. Matt Simon
3. Glen Gould
4. Chris White
5. Ryan Fish
6. Arika Williams
7. Jan Barlow
8. Kermit Engh

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