| Author | Message | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 882 Registered: 1-2002 |
no, jerry, i was the fat guy with a mullet, leather pants, RATT shirt, and high-top converse; gotta go in style, ya know? that's funny... what a small world. | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 722 Registered: 7-2001 |
We were at the same laundromat!!! What the hell are the odds of that!!?? Were you the stinky Italian guy with the 5 kids? LOL!! | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 881 Registered: 1-2002 |
jerry, yah there was a bar next door and a cell phone shop on the other side. it was down the way from ferri auto, in modena. | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 719 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hubert, that is where I was! Was there a bar next to it? | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 879 Registered: 1-2002 |
jerry: same here! i was vacationing in maranello, and used a laundermat in modena (super blu, if i remember) and was suprised by the "central control unit" too. small world... | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 784 Registered: 12-2001 |
Kendall, I use this word all the time. I must be out of style.  I'm not a B-school grad or consultant, LOL. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 712 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jerry, that's what counts, right? So long as they do the job... --Dan | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 714 Registered: 7-2001 |
I had to USE a laundromat while in Italy last week. Very different from our machines in that you put the money in a central control unit which operates all machines (like a vending machine) and you push the button of the number of the machine that you want. They also use VERY little water. They did a great job though, got out all lipstick and liquer stains before I came home. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1278 Registered: 5-2002 |
Back onto the coin operated business topic. I use to work with a guy who went to work for his brother. His brother owned several dozen of those little coin operated air compressors that are at convenience stores for filling up tires. Since most corner gas stations aren't actually gas stations any more, they're just convenience stores that sell gas. So he and his brother travel around to all the convenience stores where they have these little coin operated air compressors set up. They make a pretty good haul. And they're selling nothing but air!!! I know another guy who has about 75 very small canned Coke/beverage machines set up around town in office buildings. This machine has 3 selections and sits on a table top. He has a partner and they spend each day making their rounds refilling the machines and collecting the daily cash. He buys Cokes and other soft drinks any place that has them on sale for cheap and keeps them in storage for refilling the machines. They are their own boss and he does OK. | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 125 Registered: 6-2003 |
Maybe you were born with a silver spoon! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 113 Registered: 9-2001 |
Never heard it till I got to grad school... I must live under a rock... or/and have no business sense.. -) | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 123 Registered: 6-2003 |
Cash cow is a term that is used quite often! | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1048 Registered: 11-2002 |
Kenny, I often use the term cash cow. Has it fallen out of favor now? Is it uncool to use? As a matter of fact, I used it last night over dinner with an acquaintance. Cheers | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 178 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bruce and Kendall Of course I am different. I purchased a Bull. You all have such clean minds. Did'nt you have some fun when you used to go out and do laundry ? Remember your college days ? Besides what are you supposed to do? Read some old newspaper ? I have not done those things in years. Kenny I cannot comment on your post. This is a family site. Besides as a Lambo guest I want to be invited back on this site ! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 109 Registered: 9-2001 |
Tyler- you a management consultant or B-school grad?? I haven't heard the term CASH COW since managerial accounting... | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 782 Registered: 12-2001 |
Philip, I have a friend who owns a very popular tanning place he opened 4 years ago. CASH COW!! It requires very little of his time and brings in lots of $$. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 105 Registered: 9-2001 |
Jim,, wat dat have to do with laundry shops?? You drown da enemies in da pool before you take dem to da cleaners??? | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 269 Registered: 2-2003 |
Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone have experience owning a Tanning Company....I've thought a lot about this. The industry is booming. It would seem like fairly low start up....10 beds at 2500.00 each and very low maintanence or overhead......any thoughts/experience.......I've looked into it a little bit, and I think I could make it work, but I don't know anyone who's "been there" | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1409 Registered: 7-2002 |
I worked one summer for a pool builder and they did good work, but I think they were a bada bing inc. A little more subtle though. Our boss who was a bit, fat Italian guy chomping on a cigar would say to us salesmen. I need you guys to sell the model X water pumps this month because my "bonus" is tied to selling so many of them. SO not really crime, corruption etc, but more of good ole boy system with kickbacks. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 103 Registered: 9-2001 |
Ralph, do those panties smell April Fresh good as well?? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1982 Registered: 4-2002 |
RALPH...YOU HAVE ISSUES | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 176 Registered: 3-2002 |
I heard that it is a good place to pick-up women. I am married and not looking. Also it is nice to check out their panties while they fold the laundry. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1981 Registered: 4-2002 |
JIM......N/C....... | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1408 Registered: 7-2002 |
do guys seriously come around to collect protection money or is it more like you don't get permits etc without contributing to the Papagiggio Community Fund? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1980 Registered: 4-2002 |
YUPERS,,,,TONY | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 119 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bruce, Oh those boys! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1979 Registered: 4-2002 |
TONY THE BADA BING BOYS.... | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 118 Registered: 6-2003 |
That's a big store! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 92 Registered: 9-2001 |
No friggen idea... maybe 10,000 sq ft?? I never been there,,, just heard it takes up the whole entire block... When I asked why?? my uncle said, in urban areas, it's the only way to generate good revenue by going BIG... Who knows, maybe he did some research on this.. | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 117 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bruce, You lost me! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1978 Registered: 4-2002 |
HOW ABOUT $$$$ TO THE BOYS... | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 116 Registered: 6-2003 |
How many sq feet? | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 91 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have a relative who owns one of those big mega coin laundry operated stores... Easy money for relatively low leg work and maintenance, but high start up costs... | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1977 Registered: 4-2002 |
NYC...DOWNTOWN.. | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 115 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bruce, Where are they Located? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1976 Registered: 4-2002 |
YEA....ME | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 114 Registered: 6-2003 |
Any owners out there? |