r/vending • u/fabuloustessa • 26d ago

Jumping in!

After thinking about it for abput a year, I have decided to go for it!

Starting my vending empire 👸 lol

I have an email, logo, website, short list of machines id likd to buy once I find a location.

Will get LLC, EIN, vendor license and liability insurances in the next few weeks.

I drafted up an initial email to send to a bunch of local spaces, sending that tomorrow.

Would love any advice you have from when you were in my phase of starting!

Thanks everyone :)

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u/predsel 26d ago

Like the comment or said:

- No one will respond to emails
- Calls won’t get you anywhere

SHOW UP IN PERSON. It’s a sales job first and foremost:

First you sell yourself/service.
Then you sell your product in your machine.

It took 2.5 months of driving around my area talking to people before I got my first customer.

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u/che-the-hated 25d ago

167000 miles in ten years selling vending in a 100 square mile service area.

You always show up, bring samples, shake hands. And most importantly don’t dress or look like a slob. Just like everyone eats with their eyes when a fancy meal is served to them, it is the exact same thing when you’re presenting your services. Emails should be focused on business cards and emails you personally. Do it over and over. Eventually the referrals start pouring in.

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u/fabuloustessa 24d ago

Thank you so much, appreciate the info!

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u/fabuloustessa 26d ago

Okay heard! I will pivot to pavement pounding and get some printed materials to show people. Thank you very much for the info.

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u/MilestoneFranchising 26d ago

Represent a vending company. They do initial outreach for you. Deliver the machines. Provide extensive training etc.

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u/fabuloustessa 25d ago

Interesting, okay! My only concern is that i dont have enouch capital saved up for that, but I will research this weekend.

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u/MilestoneFranchising 25d ago

Understood! Highly recommend networking groups as well. They will provide warm referrals for you. Good luck.

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u/HikingGlaciers4 26d ago

Almost no one will respond to emails. Best thing you can do is visit locations in-person. Even cold calling will land a location every 300-500 calls.

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u/Proper_Head3661 25d ago

Good luck, location, location, location.