Welcome to Becoming a Vendpreneur—where every week I help you navigate the challenges of running a vending machine business, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your operation.

This week, I'm answering the question I get most: "Can vending machines actually replace my income?” The answer is yes. Here's how in three steps:

Curated picks for Vendpreneurs

In just 7 days, I made $21,770 with vending machines.

This wasn't luck.

It was a proven system that works every time.

Here's exactly how I did it - and how you can copy it:

PS. Prefer watching over reading? I just released a video breaking down this entire strategy. Don't forget to Subscribe. 👇

Location is everything in vending business.

I put my machines in high-traffic bars and nightclubs where people stay 4+ hours and need products at 2 AM.

My best spot has 300+ people every weekend. These customers pay $13 for ZYN without thinking because walking to a gas station sounds terrible when you're drunk.

I target 21-35 year olds who already spent $60 on drinks. They don't care about saving $7 on convenience.

Other spots that crush it:

The formula: drunk customers + long stays + no nearby stores = easy money.

When people can't leave the venue, they'll pay premium for basic products.

Not all vending machines work for nightlife products like ZYN, vapes, and hangover kits.

Here's what I look for:

New machines cost $8k-15k each. That adds up fast when you're starting.

If you're on a budget, buy refurbished machines online or find a franchise with machine rental programs.

Stock what drunk 25-year-olds need at 2 AM.

Listen to what people ask bartenders for. What are customers constantly losing or needing last-minute?

That's your product list.

My proven sellers in nightlife venues:

Pro tip: Put a QR code on your machine saying "Don't see what you need? Text us." Customers will tell you exactly what to stock next.

It started with getting the basics right: location, products, and machines.

But here's what most people don't want to hear:

Instead of taking early profits and buying cars or going on vacations... I reinvested everything.

Every dollar from vending went back into:

I wasn't chasing passive income. I was building infrastructure.

If you're still at machine #1, don't overthink scaling yet.

Click here to take the first step towards owning your own vending empire.

Lock in the right location, make it profitable, then double down.

And use a proven system with location and supplier support, here's what you need:

💵 $15K in available capital 💼 Sales experience (or willingness to learn) 🔥 Drive to build something real 💪 Commitment to make it work

Sound like you? Let's talk.

If you're ready to fast-track this process and build a profitable vending business quickly...

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See you next Saturday!

-Ethan