People, Place, & Purpose

People, Place, & Purpose is a weekly podcast where host, Kate Luczko, interviews and gets to know business owners and tells their stories - the passion, the learning, the pivoting, the joy…. And how networking and building relationships play an integral role. Do you find yourself wondering where someone got their big idea, or how they took the leap to leave a traditional role to start something of their own? Before you travel somewhere, do you spend lots of time searching the internet and reading blog posts to find the local and unique businesses you must visit on your trip? Do you often find yourself in conversation with store owners about their shops, but always left wanting more and wishing you could get beyond their quick soundbites to hear what inspired their journey and what keeps them going? Join us to explore stories of business owners who have taken the leap into entrepreneurship and turned their passion into a successful venture! In addition to following along or subscribing in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, you can also be a part of the adventure and find inspiration and information between episodes on Instagram at @PeoplePlacePurpose

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Wash Street: Kristyn Van Ostern

December 12, 2022 • Episode 46

Kristyn Van Ostern has a background working on political campaigns and in finance, and when doing a deep dive into how her time was being spent, discovered a need and a strong desire to outsource laundry. But when no easy and long-term options presented themselves, she took charge and Wash Street was born! In our conversation, in addition to entrepreneurial advice, Kristyn offers valuable laundry advice too. Plus, did you know that there are controversial folds? Fascinating stuff.

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Where you can find Wash Street:
- Website: https://www.washstreet.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washstreetnh/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washstreetnh
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@washstreet1907
- Physical location: 1237 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire

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Mentions from the show:
- Gantt chart: https://www.gantt.com/
- Summer camp laundry picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgSJaqROVvq/
- The KonMari method of folding: https://konmari.com/how-to-fold-clothes/
- SBA (Small Business Administration): https://www.sba.gov/district/new-hampshire
- City of Manchester, NH resources: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/2/Departments/pcd/CIP/SBGPA-ProgGuideandApp%20(revised%205_25_22).pdf?ver=2022-05-25-170750-783
- Merrimack County Savings Bank: https://www.themerrimack.com/
- Coin Laundry Association: https://www.coinlaundry.org/
- NHSBDC (NH Small Business Development Center): https://www.nhsbdc.org/
- Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College: https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/
- How I Built This podcast: https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this

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