Hey, Vending Hustlers!

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Vending Vault! Every Saturday, We break down strategies to help you level up your vending machine business—whether you’re just getting started or already scaling.

This week, we’re laying out a simple and actionable plan to help you grow your vending business without breaking the bank.

Here’s what we’re diving into today:

• Reinvesting profits smartly.

• Raising capital for faster growth.

• Using your connections to find more locations.

• Saving money by buying refurbished machines.

• Exploring financing options to expand with less upfront cost.

What’s the Next Step for Growth? 🤔

Smart business growth doesn’t just happen—it’s a result of small, yet strategically decisions that maximize opportunities while keeping costs in check.

For anyone in the vending machine business, knowing how to allocate profits, raise capital, and expand wisely can make all the difference between steady income and exponential success.

Today, we’re looking at a few key strategies that can help you grow faster, save money, and leverage your resources to scale your operations effectively.

Let’s break it all down.

Step 1: Reinvest Your Profits 💱

Use the money your machine earns to fuel your growth. We recommend dividing your earnings like this:

Why it works: By consistently reinvesting, Jaime Ibanez bought his second machine within a few months and kept scaling from there (watch more of Jaime’s vending journey here).

Extra help: You can use this Profit Calculator Template we made to plan your reinvestment strategy.

Step 2: Use Your Connections 🤝

Leverage your existing network to find new locations. After landing one machine, ask business owners for introductions to others in their circle.

Why it works: Referrals are faster and more reliable than cold outreach. One referral added four machines to my business in a single deal.

Pro tip: You can directly ask clients: “Do you know anyone else who might benefit from a vending machine?” — who knows? It might be your second location 😉

Step 3: Buy Refurbished Machines (or Rent one!) ⚙️

Look for refurbished machines instead of buying new. They’re cheaper and can be upgraded easily if needed.

Where to look:

• Online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace and powerhouse Vending.com are my favorites.

• Local vending machine suppliers, and bsinesses selling old machines.

Extra help: Check the link to watch some tips on finding reliable and high quality vending machine options.

Remember, inspect machines before purchasing or ask the seller for a maintenance history to avoid unexpected repair costs.

P.S. We also offer a Machine Rental Program to help you expand affordably without the upfront cost of buying a machine. If you’re interested, just reply to this email and we’ll walk you through the process step by step.

Step 4: Rapid Capital 💲

If you’re ready for rapid growth, consider raising funds from family, friends, or investors. With enough funding, you can expand quickly and secure better locations.

Actionable Tip: Create a short business plan highlighting your vending profits and future goals to present to potential investors.

P.S. If the idea of creating a business plan feels overwhelming, we’re here to help. Just hit "reply" to this email, and let us know where you’re stuck!

Step 5: Explore Financing Options 💸

Look into financing programs, small business loans, or rental options to expand without the upfront cost.

Pro Tip: Read this article about Vending Machine Business Finance options, it will walk you through the loops of financing your buisiness venture.

Wrapping it Up! 🚀

Scaling from 1 to 10 machines is all about consistent, focused action. Reinvest profits, use referrals, save with refurbished machines or rentals, raise capital, and explore financing options.

Got questions? Need advice? Hit reply, we’d love to hear from you.

See you next week!

— Jaime & Ethan

P.S. We’re offering a new membership for our private vending community! This is your chance to access exclusive resources, expert advice, and a supportive network to help grow your vending business.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, don’t wait—this offer won’t last long.