His Vending Business Started in the Garage...Makes $480K/Year!

🚀 From Garage Hustle to $480K Empire

Kyle’s story is nothing short of inspiring. Just 19 months ago, he invested $2,946 to launch a vending machine side hustle out of his garage. Today, that small start has exploded into a $40,000-a-month business with nearly 30 machines spread across Salem and Portland.

💡 The Simple Start

Kyle began with only a few machines and minimal inventory, stocking them once a week. Using a process called kitting—pre-packing items based on machine needs—he streamlined operations and kept things efficient.

🏢 Scaling Up

While Salem remains a small garage-based setup, Portland turned into a full-scale operation with a warehouse, employees, and distributors. His machines range from traditional cash-heavy models to cutting-edge AI-powered smart vending machines that function like mini convenience stores.

💰 The Numbers That Matter

• Revenue: $480K/year

• Profitability: 15–20% overall, with items carrying 50% margins

• Expenses: 80% reinvested into salaries, inventory, financing, and warehouse costs

• Top locations: Luxury apartments and laundromats, with some machines pulling in $1,000+ monthly

🌟 The Takeaway

Kyle proves that anyone can start small—literally from their garage—and scale into a thriving business. His mantra? Location is everything; reinvest profits wisely and keep operations lean.

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