Alex Forbes

Pumped to announce that I'll be joining the team at Laundry Spot as COO to help launch and manage the best laundromat franchise in the land. After selling my business Summer 2025, my #1 requirement of "the next thing" was to surround myself with elite people. @TylerPurcell24 and @DanReese21 without a doubt check that box as well as the other LS partners. I recently visited their flagship store in Hamilton, OH (pictured below) and was blown away at the operation. - Tech-packed machines - Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installed like a form of art - And don't even get me started on the fresh smell of Ozone when you walk in I'll be overseeing ops, store build-outs, and ongoing support for Franchisees. I'm excited to apply my knowledge of construction coming out of the gate and dial in ops the best way I know how. With good comms, standards, and systems. I'll be sharing our journey as we get the first group of Franchisees signed on and stores built out.

@JasonLarsonHQ I’m beginning to learn how if you can connect the dots it is an incredible business and investment. Will continue sharing our progress!

@AlexForbesOps Laundromats are one of the most underrated businesses in real estate. Steady cash flow, recession resistant, and the barrier to entry keeps most people out. Store #5 already in the works says everything about the model. Keep building.

Laundry Spot 4.0 is wildly impressive. LS 5.0 going to knock some socks off. Pumped to share what we’re working on behind the scenes as store #5 is underway.

Follow me @AlexForbesOps if you’re into trades, construction, and small business.

Looking at a new house to buy? Follow the cracks in the street, up the driveway, through the garage, and into the home to tell the story of how the ground moves throughout the property. It may manage your expectations or reveal major red flags before making an offer.

@TylerPurcell24 *blocks off

@AlexForbesOps *heads off

Laundry Spot version 5.0 is going to blow 4.0 out of the water. And 4.0 ain’t that bad…

@NathanQuinlanGC Reviews carry a lot of weight. Agree it is better to handle less than ideal situations directly with the company.

@bankertobuilder Genius. Hides dirt so you don’t need to vacuum your yard as frequently.

This is so cool We did artificial turf in this neighborhood we built But there’s no reason it has to be green since it’s fake grass We decided on black turf to better match the style of the houses Looks pretty sleek!

@Archrise Guess who owns the paving company

@AlexForbesOps When selling your house it’s important to repave the streets and sidewalks as well.

@hey_mindi I thought it was interesting as well. Definitely makes sense

@AlexForbesOps Wow I have never thought of this. Makes so much sense!

@cityaestheticss Trends changed mid-build

It's fascinating how architecture is never truly finished. It's constantly changing and adapting based on how the owners need the architecture to change to better suit their lives.

@a2mfk74 So based on this post, would a future homeowner need to be concerned?

@AlexForbesOps This made the rounds 6 months or so ago I’m a structural engineer and one of my specialties is existing buildings with *potential* foundation issues This guy should hire an SE. The driveway and garage slabs are textbook shrinkage cracks, not settlement. Interior probably same

@CarlisleCFO Agree. I haven’t been in the market for a while but thought this was a good pro tip

@AlexForbesOps fascinating video

@nahuelhilal Thought it was useful knowledge

@AlexForbesOps Damn

@Glavin_ID Every single time

Ever get that pit in your stomach when you are getting ready to go on "vacation" for a week as an SMB owner? I should be fully in vacation mode by Thursday of next week, just in time to head home on Saturday.

@TylerPurcell24 Great L&D staff is incredible to witness. Excellent bedside manner and highly trained to know what to do in the blink of an eye.

Profession I am most grateful for? L&D nurses 2 of my children had trouble coming into this world and spent some time in the NICU. I watched them save my son’s life standing just 5 feet away. He came out not breathing. They instantly knew something was wrong. They quickly got him over to the incubator. 5 more nurses rushed in. Their communication was unbelievable. Each one knew exactly what they needed to do. One nurse manually pumping air into his lungs. One nurse rushing to clear his airway. One nurse monitoring his heart rate and communicating it to the whole crew. No hesitation, no quiver in their voices. I started to hear some scary words. Code Pink, intubation. I’m standing there. To my left is my newborn son, struggling to survive. To my right, my wife asking “is he going to be ok”. Right then, he started to take a few breaths on his own. Due to their heroic efforts, he only had to spend a week in the NICU and is a healthy 4 year old kid. Forever grateful to all the amazing nurses out there and especially those that bring life into this world ❤️

@hatemytimeline I assume they have diesel generators onboard?

@AlexForbesOps most are electric. 6000v. cords the size of your arm.

These machines look like toys until you realize that’s 120 cubic yards of dirt in under 30 seconds. I’ll paint a picture. Let’s say the average home needs 6 yards of mulch in the spring. This excavator can load a massive rock truck with 20 homes worth of mulch in 28 seconds. Engineering at its best.

@NathanQuinlanGC Just a cool $10M

@AlexForbesOps If you're still looking for a birthday present for me, that loader would be it

@tpaciello Guessing between $50-100k

@AlexForbesOps What's the cost?

These golf sim kits are pretty slick. If you knew what you were doing you could probably get this built in a long weekend. Full blown golf cabin in your back yard.