May 02, 2025

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Introducing 599: Vending Machines: The Path to Your First Passive Profits from The Side Hustle Show.

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Tired of trading time for money at your 9 to 5 job? Looking for a way to make passive income with minimal startup costs and overhead?

Then starting a vending machine business may be perfect for you.

The vending machine industry was valued at $42 billion last year and is expected to grow at 8.1% from 2024 to 2030.

Profitable vending machines are everywhere — offices, apartment buildings, gyms, airports.

Wherever people gather, there’s an opportunity to provide convenient access to snacks, drinks, and other bestselling impulse-buy items.

And it’s a great market to get into because it’s extremely fragmented, with vast potential for growth. No national player owns more than 5% market share.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the vending machine business model works

The step-by-step process to go from zero to $1,000+ in monthly passive income

Finding ideal locations and signing contracts

Buying used machines vs leasing new ones

Stocking, restocking, and maintenance procedures

Risks to watch out for and mitigation tactics

Full Show Notes: Vending Machines: The Path to Your First Passive Profits

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