pusherman Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 i have an idea about locating for some of you/us that may need some extra motivation to get out and do some locating on your own. i dont know if any of you have any machines that are sitting in the garage right now that need to find a new home. but here is my thought. not this monday, but starting on monday sept 3rd how about we have a friendly little locating competition. see how many machines that you can get placed in say a 2 week time period. BY YOURSELF, not using a locator of any kind, or any friends, relatives, or pets help. just you. i need to wait until then because i need to get some more charity stickers. this will give everyone a chance to get some machines ready to go. or buy some more or whatever. this would be relying on the honor system so be big boys and girls about it. let me know what you think. quit depending on these locators and get out and get good at locating. i know i will have atleast 30 i will need to get out. let me know if you are interested or if i am stupid or whatever. steve get you some machines ready. maybe we can find a cheesy little trophy for the winner. but most importantly you will get some machines out making money, and better your locating skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman007 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Pusher I'm expanding too fast, if I locate myself I won't be able to keep machines in stock! haha. I'll think about joining the race. I really didn't want to get more machines already since I Just got some the other day but with an inperson locator you can expand so quickly. Rob http://www.kickstartvending.com/forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Pusherman, I guess we will have to change your name to "enabler" I think this is a fine idea. It promotes a healthy competition and personal satisfaction for getting out there and doing it yourself. I say lets do it! Would you like to take the reigns and put together some guidelines and then post them up? If so, I will work on a cheesy "trophy avatar" that the winner can use. You know, something that says "I won the locator comp." Maybe it can expand into a monthly thing and the member who places the most each month gets to wear the avatar for the following month. Im game! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman007 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Caserri do you ever work? lol Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 No, I'm independently wealthy! In all seriousness though, I know what you are getting at and I will say that the benefits of handheld, wireless web enabled devices are incredible. I'm waiting for baxson to finish up on his web based route software and I'll be all set! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 wow not too many up for the challenge. where are you at kyle, dave, baxon? thought you guys would be in too. i know rob will be in he is just tryin to act like he isnt buyin anymore machines between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Pusherman, I guess we will have to change your name to "enabler" I think this is a fine idea. It promotes a healthy competition and personal satisfaction for getting out there and doing it yourself. I say lets do it! Would you like to take the reigns and put together some guidelines and then post them up? If so, I will work on a cheesy "trophy avatar" that the winner can use. You know, something that says "I won the locator comp." Maybe it can expand into a monthly thing and the member who places the most each month gets to wear the avatar for the following month. Im game! Steve i need all the motivation i can to get out and locate. maybe this would help me and some others like me. if we did it monthly i would sure get alot more machines out quicker. because i hate losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 could also give some of you with slow locations to get out and relocate them. steve how are the singles with only gumballs coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westlakevending Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I will enter the competition and I will set a self goal of putting out 30 double heads on location. - Aint nothing to it but to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 steve how are the singles with only gumballs coming along? I have been able to break down 2 doubles so far and swapped the original locations out with singles. I have 1 single going out for placement tomorrow and 1 single sitting here not making any money. I'll get it out soon enough. Don't know how well they will do yet. I'll let you know after the first cycle. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetvends Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 well i only have 2 machines ready to go out but i can try to move around some of my locations that are not doing so well. will re-locations count in this contest? Sweetvends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 yes they will count, as long as it is a new location. dont worry about not having many to put out this month. next month when you buy 20 more machines you might win the next contest. steve have you got the cheesy champion avatar ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 is this it? 4 people? some of you people that are reading and not posting need to get some of those machines out of your garage too. so far we have me, westlake, steve, and frank. we need some more people, people. will all of you guys be ready to start on tuesday, the day after labor day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 steve have you got the cheesy champion avatar ready? How's this? I can make more if this is not cheesy enough. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxsonvending Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I would love to join especially to get that beautiful award . I don't have any machines left and won't have any for a couple of weeks. So I'll jump in next time it starts up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 that has the perfect amount of cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetvends Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 so far we have me, westlake, steve, and frank. we need some more people, people. Me too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMunch Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I would be game but I have to wait for Doctor to clear me to go back to work I am on Disability right now due to two broken bones in my left foot and my employer would fire me if I was out running my buisness while collecting his disability money I have been out for 5 weeks so I may be able to get in will not know till I go to the Doctors on the 4th of Sept. Love the Idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 BAM! 2 machines placed this afternoon! I guess I'm out to an early lead! See Ya'll at the finish line! :cool: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 good job steve. i have had some things come up with my other route. i will be getting a late start on the contest, i wont be starting to locate until friday. good luck to any that are involved. although we need more to participate. just consider this a 3 day head start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 RULES FOR THE CONTEST 1. you must get the location yourself. no locators of any kind! 2. you may locate in person or telemarket 3. relocated machines do count as long as you got the new location. 4. contest will end at midnite eastern on the 30th of september. 5. be honest, dont cheat yourself or others. 6. any and all bulk machines are ok. (single. double, triple, 4 or 8 head, sticker or capsule). charity or comission. 7. report your # of locations on this post. 8. the winner will get the fancy "locator of the month" avatar for the following month. most importantly get out and learn to locate yourself or get better at it, it will only help your business in the long run. if you do not have any machines that need to be placed then you can join in next month. good luck and get busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I don't know if the head start will help though because I only have 1 machine left to place! I guess I can relocate some poor performers. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchboy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Count me in the contest this month. I placed a machine today in a nearby town restaurant. This is the first machine that I have located that I did not have a connection with anyone there. It is also our first charity machine. The charity aspect made it easier for me to approach the owner. We chose the National Children's Cancer Society. This is our 14th location. We put in a single head gumball machine. One of the waitresses was buying one as I left. DutchBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 good job dutch. i got 1 today too and i wasnt even trying. country store/cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetvends Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Whats the status everyone? im trying but not getting anywhere. how far behind am i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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