
Mike Hoffmann
@MrPassive_
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Building a tribe of Vendingpreneurs π Replacing old school vending machines with Unattended-Retail 1-at-a-time π GirlDad π¨βπ©βπ§βπ§ Free Guide π
Oregon, USA
Joined May 2022
The #s behind my vending machine business: β’ 102 machines β’ $100k/month revenue β’ $65,000/month in profit & I started 5 years ago with 0 experience. Here's the exact system I used:
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This isn't get-rich-quick. It's get-free-quick. If you want to learn how to build your own vending route... Follow me @MrPassive_ for more content like this.
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The best time to start was 5 years ago. The second best time is now. While everyone's chasing crypto and real estate, I'm building a cash-flowing business that will pay my bills for decades.
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My favorite part? It's truly passive after setup. I have an operator who stocks my machines for $20/hour. Each machine takes 30 minutes to restock. That's $10 in labor costs per machine per week. I literally make money while I sleep.
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The technology has completely changed. These aren't your dad's vending machines. Smart coolers with AI cameras that track what you grab. No cash needed - just tap your card. I can monitor inventory from my phone. It's like having a mini convenience store that runs itself.
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Here's my exact process: 1. Find a location with busy parking 2. Walk in and talk to the manager 3. Position it as a free amenity for employees 4. Finance the machine with supplier 5. Stock it 2x per week (1 hour total) Most locations don't even ask for revenue share.
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The secret is location. I look for places with: β’ Full parking lots β’ 100+ employees β’ Limited food options nearby β’ High foot traffic Examples: office buildings, apartment complexes, manufacturing plants, gyms.
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β’ Need $50k+ down payment β’ Deal with tenants and toilets β’ Market crashes affect your equity β’ Takes months to close a deal Vending machines? β’ $0 down β’ No tenants β’ Recession-proof (people always need snacks) β’ Can place a machine in 2 weeks
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You can finance these machines with $0 down. Monthly payments? Around $200 per machine. So your total financing cost is $600/month. Your profit after payments? $2,150/month. Compare that to real estate:
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Let me break down the math. Machine 1: $1,500/month revenue Machine 2: $1,800/month revenue Machine 3: $2,200/month revenue Total: $5,500/month in revenue. At 50% profit margins, that's $2,750/month in your pocket. But here's the kicker...
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Don't buy more crypto. Don't start Amazon FBA. Don't invest in real estate. Instead invest in 3 vending machines that will pay for your mortgage, car payment and kids college fund. Here's how it works:
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He started his vending route 10 months ago. Now he has an 18-machine route worth $345,000+. Here's how we did it (So you can copy him):
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I grew my vending business from 0 to 70+ machines in 19 months. They make over $90k/month⦠If I lost it all, here's how I'd do it again as a beginner:
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Your corporate job: 40 hours/week for $75k One micromarket: 3 hours/week for $60k The math isn't hard.
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Curiosity is underrated. Ask questions. Learn systems. Figure out what others ignore. That's how you find opportunities everyone else misses.
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If you want help starting your Passive Income journey in addition to your 9-to-5... DM me "Passive" and let's chat. π₯€
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Donβt spend $5,000 on a nice watch. Instead, invest in a Micromarket that can pay you $5,000 every month. (One of mine makes $17k/month). Best part? No big down payment needed. Here's how you can start yours:
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Reminder: If your income is from labor rather than assets, youβre getting crushed by inflation.
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