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250. She Turned $20 Into Half a Million Dollars in 3 Years!! with Hyacinth Tucker

June 17, 2026 • Jordan Berry

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Welcome to Episode 250 of the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In this milestone episode, Jordan Berry sits down with Hyacinth Tucker, founder and CEO of The Laundry Basket, whose entrepreneurial journey is both inspiring and packed with valuable business insights. From overcoming personal and financial struggles at the start of the pandemic to transforming a $20 favor for a friend into a thriving, multi-city laundry logistics company, Hyacinth Tucker shares how hustle, innovation, and grit can break barriers in the laundry industry.

Tune in as we explore the practical lessons she’s learned, the challenges of scaling a laundry pick-up and delivery service, the power of building relationships, and the forward-thinking ways she’s incorporating technology like AI into her business. Whether you’re a seasoned laundromat owner or just diving into the world of laundry entrepreneurship, this episode is full of actionable advice and motivation to take your business to the next level!

In this episode, Jordan & Hyacinth Discuss:

00:00 Pro community updates and offerings

05:43 Starting a laundry business

12:51 Struggles of running a laundry biz

18:16 Switching to a subscription model

23:27 Negotiating with the store owner

31:09 Customizing software for our needs

33:45 Building a family-like team culture

38:43 Investing in SEO and LinkedIn

45:46 Expanding to Cleveland

50:54 Hiring challenges and learning processes

56:19 Spending on marketing and PR