Robert J. Renteria

Consultant

Robert J. Renteria is a national consultant based in Chicago. He has more than 21 years of industry experience, and has helped develop more than 750 laundries nationally and abroad. He was named the 2010 Chicago Latino Professional of the Year and is the sole recipient of the 2011 International Outstanding Humanitarian Award. He has also written two biographical books, From the Barrio to the Board Room and Mi Barrio. He can be reached at 312-933-5619 or robert@fromthebarrio.com.

Recent articles by Robert J. Renteria

You Have To Be Hungry for Success

CHICAGO — To succeed, you have to be willing to do the things today that...

Rethinking Your Business Plan

CHICAGO — Many times we think we have everything figured out, that all is...

Renegotiate Rent, Cut Costs to Survive

CHICAGO — It brings me great pain to witness landlords choking their...

Weigh Your Options When Buying Laundry Equipment

CHICAGO — The cost of iron for new products is going up dramatically....

Rehabbing Existing Laundry is Popular Trend

CHICAGO — Over the past year, I have seen more born-again laundries...

Playing ‘For Sale by Owner’ Game is Risky

CHICAGO — “You got the best deal ever.” The new buyer told me that...

Light at the End of the Tunnel?

CHICAGO — During the past several years, our industry, like other...

Making Choices; Following the ‘Success’ Formula

CHICAGO — During the past year, numerous people have asked me the same...

Self-Service Laundries: Still a Worthwhile Investment?

CHICAGO — In an economy where people are still losing their jobs, houses,...

Is it Time to Build New?

CHICAGO — I get many e-mails regarding building a laundry in today’s...

Laundry Tips for 2011

CHICAGO — If you’re looking to build business a bit more this year, it...

Is This Still A Good Business for Investors?

CHICAGO — Like any other industry, the self-service laundry industry has...

A New Focus: External Partnerships

CHICAGO — In the past, the main focus was always on internal operations —...

A New Focus: External Partnerships

CHICAGO — In the past, the main focus was always on internal operations —...

Understand Your Money Needs

CHICAGO — Many investors are getting into our business without realizing...

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