Hey Vending Hustlers!

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Vending Vault! Every Saturday, we bring you actionable tips to help you launch and grow your vending machine business.

This week’s focus?

Stocking your machines with products that fly off the shelves—because your customers’ preferences can make or break your business.

🎯 Vending Machine LaunchPad Community Updates

Here’s what’s buzzing in the VMLP community:

1. Cold Calling

   Bobby, a hardworking member of the community is committed to making 10 cold calls a day. Persistence pays off, even though 95% of the time you’re going to get a no! ☎️

2. In-Person Sales = Big Wins

   For us, in-person meetings have a 75% close rate! The community shared tips on building rapport and using professional materials like visual flyers, brochures, and business cards for maximum impact. 🤝

3. Marketing Materials Highlight

   Joshua, a young member of the VMLP community, debuted his newly designed brochure, and it was a hit! Congrats Joshua!!

4. CRM Masterclass

   One of our members wanted to approach a local LA Fitness to place a vending machine. So, we shared our screens and showed him exactly how we found the GM/decision-maker of the location, how to input it in the CRM, and how to reach out. I wouldn’t be surprised if the GM agreed to pull the trigger in the next 1-2 weeks. 📊

By the way, if you want to start a vending business and want personalized coaching by us (Jaime & Ethan), apply to join our private Community (and get access to us 24/7 + weekly live calls, and a lot more!)

Now, let’s dive in!

🛒 3 Simple Steps For Stocking Your Machines

1. Get Feedback 📢

   Use surveys to let your customers (on location) tell you what they want.

2. Follow the Data 📊

   Analyze your sales trends to see what’s working (and what’s not)

3. Test & Refine 📝

   Introduce new products without risking your best-sellers.

📢 Tap Directly into Customer Feedback with Quick Surveys

Your customers know exactly what they want—so why not ask them?

Pro Tip: Keep surveys short. Mix multiple-choice for quick answers and open-ended questions for more detailed insights

🔗 Need help getting started? Try Google Forms for free.

📊 Analyze Your Sales Data

Sales data is your best friend when it comes to product selection.

📝 Experiment with New Products Without Losing Sales

Introducing new items can boost customer engagement and profits, only if done strategically.

Action Steps:

• Start small by adding 2–3 new products each month.

• Keep best-sellers stocked while testing new options.

• Track performance for 30 days to see what sticks.

📊 Pro Tip: Create “new” or “limited edition” labels to make new items irresistible.

💼 Our Case Study

Ethan’s Story:

I once stocked a month’s supply of a popular vape called Elf Bars, assuming they’d be a hit. But three weeks later, sales tanked.

After chatting with customers on site in front of the machine for 90 minutes, I learned a new brand, Geek Bars, had taken over. Once I swapped in Geek Bars, sales jumped by 40% in just two weeks!

Final Thoughts

Your vending machine’s success hinges on knowing your customers. Every sale (or lack of one) is feedback. By listening, analyzing sales data, and experimenting with new products, you can create a vending experience that keeps customers coming back — and making more money.

Start small, stay flexible, and remember: the better you know your audience, the better your results.

That’s a wrap for this week!

Reply to this email with what you found most helpful—every reply helps us bring you more of what you need.

See you next week!

— Jaime & Ethan