What does it take to buy your first laundromat—and then grow beyond traditional self-service laundry? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave and Carla Menz interview laundromat owner and entrepreneur Alyssa Mouton about her journey into the laundry industry and the lessons she learned while purchasing her first laundromat. The conversation then turns to one of the biggest growth opportunities available to laundry business owners: government laundry contracts. Alyssa shares practical insights into finding and securing government contracts for laundry pickup and delivery services. She discusses how laundromat owners can identify contract opportunities, prepare their businesses to work with government agencies, navigate the bidding process, and build the systems needed to fulfill large commercial laundry accounts. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Alyssa purchased her first laundromat • Challenges new laundromat owners should prepare for • Why government contracts can be valuable for laundry businesses • Where to find government laundry contract opportunities • How to prepare for the government bidding process • What agencies look for when selecting laundry service providers • How certifications and registrations may help your business qualify • Common mistakes to avoid when submitting a government bid • How to price laundry pickup and delivery contracts profitably • The operational systems needed to service large accounts • Why persistence and relationship-building matter when pursuing contracts Whether you currently own a laundromat, operate a laundry pickup and delivery business, or are looking for new ways to increase commercial laundry revenue, this episode offers actionable advice for expanding into government and institutional accounts. Government contracts can create recurring revenue, larger order volume, and long-term growth—but winning them requires preparation, professionalism, and a clear understanding of the procurement process. Subscribe to The Laundromat Millionaire Show for more interviews, business strategies, and real-world advice to help you purchase, improve, and grow a profitable laundromat business. CONNECT WITH LAUNDROMAT MILLIONAIRE Visit LaundromatMillionaire.com for laundromat education, consulting, resources, workshops, and information about the Laundromat Millionaire community. ABOUT THE LAUNDROMAT MILLIONAIRE SHOW Hosted by Dave and Carla Menz, The Laundromat Millionaire Show features laundromat owners, industry experts, and successful entrepreneurs sharing strategies for laundromat ownership, laundry pickup and delivery, commercial laundry, business growth, and financial freedom. #LaundromatMillionaire #GovernmentContracts #LaundryDelivery #LaundromatBusiness #CommercialLaundry #LaundryPickupAndDelivery #LaundromatOwner #GovernmentBidding #SmallBusiness #entrepreneurship Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com Alliance Laundry Systems: https://go.speedqueencommercial.com/flexibility Cents & LaundroWorks: https://www.trycents.com/ Our Guest: Alyssa Mouton: https://alyssamoutonbrand.com/ Her GovCon Course: https://laundromatlaunchpad.com/interactive-gov-con-course/ Her laundromat: https://www.maytaglaundry59.com/ Referenced Links: Our website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.com Curbside Software: https://get.curbsidelaundries.com/ Sam.gov: https://sam.gov/ HigherGov: https://www.highergov.com/contract-opportunity/ Register for Set-Asides on Sba.gov: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs Timestamps 00:00 Episode 123 Intro – Alyssa Mouton 01:22 Spotlight: Laundromat Millionaire Coaching Services 02:49 Introducing Guest – Alyssa’s Background 05:21 Laundromat Acquisition 06:49 Benefits of Seller Financing 10:18 Alyssa’s Laundromat Deal 13:54 Laundromat Size & Business Model 16:23 Pickup & Delivery Clients 19:11 How to Land Government Contracts 20:27 Invoicing for Government Contracts 24:30 How Alyssa Learned to Navigate Government Contracts 25:01 Alyssa’s Course for Getting Government Contracts 25:50 Making Our Businesses Easier to Find 25:51 Working with Middlemen 27:57 Improving Odds of Getting the Bid & Applying for Set-Asides 30:49 Meeting the Demand 33:49 Security Issues with Delivery to Government Facilities 36:05 Contact Information & Course Details
