Tips from a Laundry Pro: Getting Started

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Webinar Overview

This call was an onboarding session for new Laundry Pros of Poplin. The call was led by Andrew, a Product Manager at Poplin, and Laurie, an experienced Executive Laundry Pro.

The goal of the webinar was to equip new Laundry Pros with useful information to help them feel excited, confident and prepared to take their first orders.

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Picking up, Processing and Delivering your First Order

Laurie explained how to use clear bags, labels, detergents, and how to handle oversized items. She also explained how to return on hangers and deal with hang-dry items.

The discussion covered frequently asked questions like:

• When will I get my first order?

  This really depends on: 

  • Number of Customers in your area

  • Number of Laundry Pros in your area

  • Your work radius (Laurie shows you how to update this in the app!)

  • Your place in the Poplin ranking system

• How does the ranking system work?

  • Rank, Points and Badges
  • Laundry Pro Badges and Benefits

• What supplies do I need for this gig?

1. 1. 1. Bags: Learn more about bag best practices here.
         • Laurie’s top choices: 
           • PlasticPlace
           • CleanerSupplies
      2. Detergents: Find what Poplin recommends when considering detergents here.
      3. Ribbons: Find a great value pack here. 
      4. Labels: Find Poplin labels in the Poplin store here. 

• What if a customer puts out hampers or baskets?

• • Learn about dealing with hampers and baskets here.

• What is an “oversized” item and how do I charge the customer for it?

  • Learn about dealing with oversized items here.

• How do I handle hanging and hang dry items?

  • Learn about hang dry and hangers here.

• When will my customer rate and tip me?

  • Find out about rating and tipping here.

Laurie and Andrew also covered:

• Seeing details about the orders that are available to them
• How long Laundry Pros get exclusivity on customers they refer to Poplin
• How to network with other laundry pros in their area

Product Overview

Laurie and Andrew gave an overview of the Poplin Laundry Pro app. They covered various features of the app, including the ranking system, badges, accessing the help center, and how to access the Facebook group for Poplin Laundry Pros. If you're curious or confused about where to click in the app they show you exactly what to do.

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