Words From The Street
Reader letters and on-the-route observations.
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How I Got Here: James “Clark” Sowers
James “Clark” Sowers is the owner of Sowers and Son Dirty Laundry in Rapid City, South Dakota. This month marks a milestone for...
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Mark Batterson’s “Gradually Then Suddenly”
Every now and then, a book comes along that quietly taps you on the shoulder, hands you a cup of coffee, and says, “Hey… remember why...
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John Michael Palms Jr. of Bibbentuckers “The Dry Cleaner”
John Michael Palms Jr. is the President and CEO of Bibbentuckers “The Dry Cleaner” in Dallas, Texas. He exemplifies innovation and...
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The Unsung Heroes of Everyday Life
Unsung Heroes It's been four years since the pandemic-induced, government-imposed lockdown of 2020 forced many businesses to shut...
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Second Quarter Promotions
This year is whizzing right by us. Here we are in March, and the second quarter 2024 is fast approaching. With March Madness about...
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Change Your Tune in 2024
Change Your Tune. In the dynamic business world, especially for owners and operators of dry cleaning establishments, the power of mindset...
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How I Got Here: Carol Greenholt, Author of “Tales of A Dry Cleaner”
In John Leano's November "How I Got Here" he interviews Carol Greenholt, Author of "Tales of A Dry Cleaner"
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Recommended Reading — Jay Baer’s “Hug Your Haters”
Jay Baer is a renowned author, speaker and digital marketing expert known for his contributions to customer experience and content...
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How I Got Here: Ron Carver
In John's September article for Cleaner & Launderer, he interviews Ron Carver, Manager of Rogers Cleaners in Saint Petersburg, Florida
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How I Got Here: Jimena Sirri
John Leano takes a turn in August 2023's Words From The Streets and interviews Jimena Sirri from Fogo de Chão
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Revolutionizing Our Industry with Automation Technology
The dry cleaning industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the introduction of automation technology. Robots have become a
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Finding A New Dry Cleaner
Moving to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be challenging to adjust to a new environment. One of the tasks that often gets...
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How I Got Here: Nick Tirabassi
John Leano interviews Nick Tirabasi of 818 Cleaners in West Hills, Ca for his May 2023 Words From The Street
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How I Got Here: Phillip Gorneault
John Leano Interviews Phillip Gorneault, the maintenance director for Best Cleaners located in Middletown, Connecticut
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VERBATIM: John Camerino
John Leano's December VERBATIM is with John Camerino of San Diego, Ca. Who has a family owned Dry cleaner, Veribest Cleaners
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VERBATIM: Brian Harrell
John Leano's July 2022 Verbatim he interviews Brian Harrell, Vice President of A Cleaner World and Shore Fine Dry Cleaning in NC and VA
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How I Got Here: Mark Albrecht
In December 2021 John interviews an industry vet. MarK Albrecht from New Jersey, a consultant for THE ROUTE PROS.
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VERBATIM: Josh Luna
In November 2021's Cleaner & Launderer, John Leano interviews Josh Luna. From Kansas City, Missouri. From Faultless Brands...
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How I Got Here: Ryan West
John Leano interviews people in the drycleaning & laundry industries from around the globe. In October 2021s issue, it's Ryan West.
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How I Got Here: Lucindia Osbourn
In September 2021's edition of Cleaner & Launderer, John Leano Interviews Lucindia Osbourne. 34 years in the industry from Austin Texas.
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A Conversation with Gary Shif
In August 2021's Cleaner & Launderer, John Leano interviews Gary Shif. Retired owner of BEST Cleaners in Orlando Florida.
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How I Got Here: Charmaine Ang
John Leano interviews people in the dry cleaning, laundry industries from around the world. March 21', he interviews Charmaine Ang from Pasig
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How I Got Here: Bill Carli
Every month John Leano interviews someone in the Dry Cleaning and Laundry industries. This month he interviews Bill Carli of Kleerwite Chem.
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VERBATIM: Hilary Taylor
Every month John Leano interviews someone in the industry, September he interviews Hilary Taylor from Salt Lake City.
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The Transformation of Dri-Cal Cleaners
Each month John Leano interviews people in the industry from around the country. This month's interview is with Raymond Wu of Dri-Cal Cleaners.
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How I Got Here: Andrea Milam
John Leano intervieews people in the industry from around the globe. In June 2020 he interviews Andrea Milam of The Laundry Room Pasadena..
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How I Got Here: Wil Kelly
John Leano interviews people in the industry from around the globe. In This months issue, he interviews Wil Kelly of MyShoeHospital...
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VERBATIM: Rudy Fabre
John Leano Interviews people in the industry from around the globe. March 2020 he interviews Rudy Fabre, Owner of Pick m' Up House Clean & Laundry
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How I Got Here: Dave Menz
John Leano interviews people in the dry Cleaning and laundry industries from around the globe. In the Februrary 2020 he interviews Dave Menz.
