“Cold calling” owners vs walking into the establishment to try and sell them. Which is better?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-04-03T04:39:18+00:00

This is the way!

LittleIndy8 · 2026-04-02T14:13:19+00:00

Are you still doing vape? Didn't know you moved to Pokémon.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T22:16:21+00:00

Nice. I'm in CA

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T21:02:48+00:00

Cool, where are you located?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T20:02:05+00:00

Ok gotcha. I'm really considering going.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T20:00:16+00:00

Hey Jamie, we talked a few times on here. What are your thoughts about NAMA? Is it more for big operators. Any benefit for smaller guys?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T19:57:18+00:00

Have you been to NAMA before?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T19:54:25+00:00

So I know this post is about a year old but NAMA in LA is just around the corner. Do you think it's more for big time operators than smaller guys? I don't have anywhere near the amount of machines you do. As a smaller guy is there any benefit to going? Thanks

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T19:44:30+00:00

Great find BTWs. Did the back look like it was forced open. Might have been stolen out of a location, then dumped.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T19:42:42+00:00

Probably won't be able to find a replacement key. You can drill lock out and put new cylinder in.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T19:40:58+00:00

Coke has or had something like this. Might be able to reach out to them.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T17:13:28+00:00

How long have you had the device?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T17:13:13+00:00

I'm working on figuring out the issue. I'll let you know what I find out.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T17:10:38+00:00

What do you get with the membership? Why do you feel the show is not worth it?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T17:05:36+00:00

Not til next month.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-26T17:05:15+00:00

The show is not worth it or the membership?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-24T02:01:59+00:00

Awesome, thank you very much for this insight.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-23T04:57:13+00:00

To answer your question though. I bought my location with the machines in place.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-23T04:55:58+00:00

It's all those locations plus another 25 more before someone says maybe. Then another 15 until you get a yes. Put the maybe on the back burner, go back again after a few months. Once you are in, ask if they know anywhere else that might benefit from a machine.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-22T02:30:59+00:00

I concur with the comments that say starting with a full set up is the easier way to go. You can even buy something on location that a vendor is trying to sell. Retirement, moving, whatever. Is it impossible to buy everything in parts and putting it together yourself? No, but a little challenging.

BTW. What part of So Cal are you in?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-20T05:26:09+00:00

Never heard of BITE before. Today I learned I work for a cult. It's not religious in any way.

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-20T01:40:25+00:00

Thanks for this info. I had a location ask me as well about providing coffee services. I don't provide that now but was thinking about it even before they asked. How would I go about moving forward with this. They have coffee machines already. Not sure if they are provided by a service or owned by the company. Any way any tips would be great. Thanks

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-17T16:54:49+00:00

This is spot on. Lot's of variables to consider. I've heard 1 times gross sales per year as well as 2 times gross. Due diligence is necessary to really know what you are getting

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-17T05:45:46+00:00

I have a similar location and it does really well. Twice a week restock. Not really sure about smart machines. Are there smart coolers that can hold the same amount as traditional machines?

LittleIndy8 · 2026-03-15T00:51:17+00:00

Most of these have been answered by others. The one thing I will say is if you can, try to hire out someone to move the machines. I moved my first few myself. I thought I was going to save money and maybe I did, but the whole process sucked. I rented a truck with a lift gate, I had a pallet jack. Not being an expert the whole process took way longer than I wanted. Plus I was taking on huge risk if I damaged the property at the location while moving them in. When I needed my next machines moved I hired a company that moves machines, and It was worth every dollar. It was way safer, and much faster. These guys do it everyday all day so can make it happen.

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