The Side Hustle Show 703: Vending Machine Q&A
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Oct 20, 2025 Anthony Kolodziej, the mastermind behind H&H Vending, scaled his business to over $50k per month in just 16 months. He shares his unique 'parking lot test' for scouting locations and emphasizes that raw dollar profit trumps percentage margins. Learn how to compete with large vendors through better tech and service, and discover strategies for hiring and trimming routes to boost profitability. Anthony also discusses the importance of patience in selecting locations and treating machines as valuable assets.
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Choose Profit Over Margin
- Prioritize raw dollar profit per item over percentage margin when choosing SKUs.
- Buy larger packs that increase per-sale profit even if margin percentage falls.
Big Operators Miss Opportunities
- Big corporate vendors often under-serve and resist newer smart vending tech.
- Hungry independents can win by offering better tech and service.
Favor Smart MicroMarts
- Prefer modern smart MicroMarts and Stockwells for higher revenue and better interfaces.
- Expect higher upfront costs and ongoing SaaS/transaction fees.