Many new vendors are looking for a magic bullet when it comes to finding vending locations. "What's the trick to getting good locations?"

Most don't like my answer.

My wife and I started our business the wrong way. We concentrated on the machines not the business or the knowledge we might need. We overpaid for the machines and contracted to get some locations. When the "contracted" locations turned out to be duds we had to learn to locate, or hire a locating company. We asked around to find a good locating service. We couldn't find ANY established vending operator who would recommend a locator. This was our clue.

We wouldn't operate a restaurant without learning to cook. So we decided to learn how to locate. We started prejudging locations. That looks like a good one (turn out to be a dud). That place won't do much (turned out to be one of our competitor’s top locations when they expanded).

Here's the secret. Go out and talk to people. Don't judge a location until after you put your equipment in. And keep looking for locations all the time. It got easier and easier. It wasn't really all that tough, you just talk to people. You do get better at it over time.

The hardest part is just deciding to do it. Some days are great, some days you get a lot of no's. But, if you want to become a successful vending operator I would suggest you decide to learn the art of finding your own vending locations.

If you would like to learn more about the vending business before you invest your hard earned money in vending machines I suggest you read a FREE report I have written entitled "Vending's Dirty Little Secret". To find out some information most vending machines salespeople don't want you to know click here to get the FREE report!

If you would like to read more about how Patti and I started off completely the wrong way and still built a profitable vending company click here

- Rob Farnham (author of "Small Change, Vending Insider Secrets Revealed")
An actual owner/operator of a full line, full time vending business for many years!

Testimonial Dear Mr. Farnham, Thanks for stretching my $20 a long way. I feel better about what to look for and expect from owning a vending business. I am moving forward towards starting a business, but feeling much more prepared than I was before. Thank you, Sean ..(email on file)

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Today's Vending Business Tip Don't limit your snack machines products to just snacks! We did well with putting "other" products in based on taking a broader look at the location. For example, toothbrushes (hotel), laundry soap (trucking company), baseball cards (apartment complex), and other personal toiletries. Be creative!

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Vending locations in the news;

3 suspects held in vending machine thefts (The Press-Enterprise)
Three men were arrested this week on suspicion of stealing vending machines from around southwestern Riverside County, authorities said.

Letters To The Editor (Journal Inquirer)
I was present for the Board of Directors discussion for a proposed policy to tax and require a license for news racks and news vending machines. I was completely baffled as to the reasoning behind this policy and its requirements, along with the lengthy discussion.

Students must transfer or use Vending Dollars by June 30 (Advance Titan)
Improvements to Titan Cards taking effect next fall will require most students to renew their current Titan Cards. New card changes include deleting the vending machine dollar function and adding technology for electronic door access to academic and student life buildings on campus.

Police Reports (The Frisco Enterprise)
Frisco police reports from April 28 to May 4, compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh from information provided from the Frisco Police Department. 5:01 a.m. Car tire slashed while parked on the street at 11000 block of Pear Ridge Drive.

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