A spin into new business success
Jean Fleurissaint is the co-founder of Spin King Laundromat, which offers a full range of laundry services to customers in Pawtucket, R.I. He’s also one of three business owners in our current Business Equity Initiative cohort. Jean talked about his path to BEI, his goals for Spin King, and how strategic advising, mentorship and networking opportunities through the program are making a difference for his business. What inspired you to start Spin King? My wife and I previously invested in real estate, owning multifamily properties, and our original plan was to continue reinvesting in real-estate. However, as the market became increasingly competitive, finding opportunities that offered a reasonable return became more challenging. Laundromats have one of the highest success rates for new businesses, so the opportunity made sense to explore. What are your goals or plans for your business? My goal is to continue growing Spin King into a leading laundry service provider in Pawtucket and greater surrounding areas. I’m focused on expanding our commercial laundry accounts, improving operational efficiency, and upgrading our facility to better support the business as it grows. How did you hear about BEI? I learned about BEI through the Rhode Island Small Business Hub, a local nonprofit that introduced me to …
