$10,000. One month. Build revenue.
WEEK 1 — GET MOVING
- [ ] Call Evanston landlord — request access, start sale conversation
- [ ] Assess Spin Dry — get exact list of what needs fixing
- [ ] Get quotes: electrician, plumber, hot water tank
- [ ] Buy used van / car ($1,000–1,500)
WEEK 2 — FIX SPIN DRY
- [ ] Hire electrician — run cable ($600–800)
- [ ] Hire plumber — connect water pipes ($400–600)
- [ ] Buy hot water tank if needed (~$400 refurb)
- [ ] Reconnect gas, electric, water — pay deposits
- [ ] Install card reader (Square, ~$49)
- [ ] Test all machines — confirm operational
- [ ] Buy supplies: clear bags, stickers, labels, detergent
WEEK 3 — FIRST ORDERS
- [ ] Set price: $1.50–2.00/lb pickup & delivery
- [ ] Flyer 200 homes near Spin Dry
- [ ] Post on Nextdoor + Facebook South Shore (free)
- [ ] Take first 5 orders manually — phone or text
- [ ] Wash, fold, deliver — do it yourself first
- [ ] Collect cash or card. Log every transaction.
WEEK 4 — SELL EVANSTON + GROW
- [ ] Follow up with Evanston landlord — push for written sale agreement
- [ ] List Evanston on BizBuySell.com
- [ ] Document what’s included: machines, lease, customer list
- [ ] Keep taking pickup orders — grow by word of mouth
- [ ] Count revenue. Adjust pricing if needed.
BUDGET (keep simple)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Van / car | $1,500 |
| Electrician | $800 |
| Plumber | $600 |
| Hot water tank | $400 |
| Reconnect utilities | $500 |
| Card reader | $50 |
| Supplies (bags, labels, detergent) | $300 |
| Total spent | ~$4,150 |
| Reserve | ~$5,850 |
FOCUS ORDER
- Car — you can’t operate without it
- Spin Dry repairs — you can’t wash without it
- First orders — everything else follows revenue
- Evanston sale — runs in background, don’t chase it daily