West Coast Vend LLC Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Dear Members, I just wanted to let everyone know that as of August, I will be in the vending business for one year. Wow! What a year it has been. When I started, I walked many miles looking for accounts to place vending machines. I made all sorts of lists of the accounts that I would like to be in and many of those accounts said "NO" thank you. I'm kidding, they didn't say thank you. When I got my first YES I was so excited, I called my wife and told her how great it was to place my first machine. I started out with 50 triple-head machines and in 4 months I had found homes for every one of them. Some where not the best places but they where out of my garage. I was in the vending business! Today, I have about 90 accounts with over 400 heads that I service every month. I have all the Blockbuster Video locations in San Diego, CA. along with many other great accounts. I have expanded to skill machines, like cranes & Gravity Hill. I have continued to add equipment to most of my existing accounts with much success. I have gone from collecting $500 a month to collecting thousands of dollars and it keeps growing. I don't say this to brag but to let the beginners know that if you have a plan, and you stick to it, you will make it in this business. It takes a special type of person and you are in the right place. Read a lot of posts, ask a lot of questions, make a lot of friends. Many of you have been with me since I came on this site at the end of October, 2007. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for all of you and of course God. So with that said. You are all invited to my anniversary party. I love you guys. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 West Coast, Congratulations...I wil be at your party..you come to mine in April 2009.... You have grown a good business over the past year..I hope that it continues to grow and prosper for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man422 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Gary, you have grown so fast. I appreciate everything you do for this site. Thank you, and congratulations! I wish you continued success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedk Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Congratulations Gary. Great job! This should be an inspiration to everyone here. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Congratulations Gary. and wishing you many more happy anniversary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Wow! Congrats Brotha Gary. I did not realize it was only one year for you. I thought you were in the business longer. Very impressive all that you have placed and accomplished. You certainly are a role model for me as I begin to expand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Congratulations Gary! Your achievements are impressive, but your generosity of spirit is even more so. You offer so much support, knowledge and enthusiasm to the forum. Thank you for all you contribute, and may you continue to flourish. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thank you everyone for all your kind words. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summit Vending Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Gary, Congratulations and heres to many more years. Thanks for all your help and support over the past four months Brian Goodman Summit Vending LLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeman55 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Gary, You sure didn't let the poor economy keep you back from making money. Way to to, keep up the great work Tee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert_gold_hound Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hope to be saying this here in a year. Good luck to the next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendboy Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Gary - Congrats and Great Post ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Vending Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 CONGRATS GARY!!!! WOW 1 YEAR!! Life is good! You are an inspiration to us all!! Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrosen Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Gary: You are a true survivor. Congrats! Andy :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 It really is amazing what you have put together in such a short period of time. Must be that Long Island, New York upbringing........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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