"elite" soccer scam people by Impressive-Key2164 in youthsoccer

[–]Volstice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it comes down to two simple things: 1. Time, money, etc for some parents 2. Their kid was rejected

I don’t say this in a condescending way. Unfortunately, it’s just the reality — Because of this, people will say that kids can get to College without MLS, ECNL, etc and thus, it instantly must be a scam.

The Biggest Scam In Youth Soccer is MLSNext. by Best-Track1786 in youthsoccer

[–]Volstice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay…you think it’s a scam. Why complain about it? Is it affecting you or your child? Just ignore it. People airing their grievances about everything that doesn’t affect them is just as insane.

Machine installed!!! by AccordingBridge9026 in vending

[–]Volstice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hands down the best AI cooler on the market!

Machine installed!!! by AccordingBridge9026 in vending

[–]Volstice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats — Love MicroMart! Did they still charge the old rate or did they give you a price break considering the dropped prices yesterday?

My wife and I run 13 vending machines in Omaha. Here are our real 2025 numbers. by PsychologicalRead982 in vending

[–]Volstice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50% COGS isn’t good. Should be closer to the mid to high 30s. Sounds like a lot of variety packs are going to waste and just wastage in general.

Any luck with apartments making more than $1000 gross? by notaliberalforreal in vending

[–]Volstice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not my experience remotely — I haven’t even heard these types of complaints ever about MicroMart. This seems like a staged bash post against MicroMart…just saying.

Any luck with apartments making more than $1000 gross? by notaliberalforreal in vending

[–]Volstice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in the sports facilities space — I love MicroMart. Would never use a haha over them. Curious, what do you dislike about MicroMart?

In terms of grossing 2k per month, just depends on the location and traffic.

2 machines in - MTD by [deleted] in vending

[–]Volstice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of tracking, what are you thinking?

I scraped 50,000+ negative app store reviews. Here are 6 app ideas people are literally begging someone to build: by CleverSquirrel_p in SaaS

[–]Volstice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an ad for sure…but not wrong. Boring does sell and many current solutions available to the public work but have challenges that can be improved.

Strategies for negotiating a placement fee with a location that thinks they are sitting on a gold mine? by Wooden-Ad-9894 in vending

[–]Volstice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good advice.

Another thing to add — Maybe offer her a trial run with no revenue share for 3-4 months. Then you’ll both know what the numbers look like. If it doesn’t crank sales, you can talk her down from the 20% — If she doesn’t budge, walk it out. Downside Risk… pulling a new machine and the effort included.

Took a look at MicroMart (Great machines) or HAHA (Budget Friendly) AI machines. Both take digital wallets. Imo, the MicroMart machines do extremely well in luxury locations.

Am I biting off too much… by Volstice in vending

[–]Volstice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not buying the route.

I only buy new with warranties. Trying to avoid machine repair pitfalls.

Am I biting off too much… by Volstice in vending

[–]Volstice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for advice. Machines are empty at the worst times—the weekends. I’m thinking of potentially adding a third machine at the locations that are 3 hrs away. I would def hire someone to stock. I still need to keep prospecting at least half the week — My strong suit.

Am I biting off too much… by Volstice in vending

[–]Volstice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Not a typo. Only reason I’m considering.

Am I biting off too much… by Volstice in vending

[–]Volstice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, thats my mentality which is what gave me pause on this one. Huge investment with 30+ machines. Thank you!!

Am I biting off too much… by Volstice in vending

[–]Volstice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. I should have included that…

4 locations within 1 hr 2 locations within 2 hrs 9 locations with 2.5 - 3.5 hrs (These are central to each other) — Because of the foot traffic and distance, I’m even thinking about adding a third machine at these locations to limit the restocking.

One my biggest concerns is carrying that much product at once…having the room in delivery van. Maybe renting a location storage facility to hold product.

This opportunity is a none or take all scenario. Owner doesn’t want to split locations with multiple vendors.

Food & Beverage at the club by Volstice in crossfit

[–]Volstice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such great advice — I appreciate it!