carter7984 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Johnny - How is your JcPenney location doing with the certs/di? Curious to see if I should get the same in the one close to me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Carter.......I picked up from JC Penney today for the first time. It did $26.75! I am very happy with that!! Dentyne Ice and Certs in capsules in an AA Supreme machine. Kyle was right. This machine is great to work with!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Great Job T! Just a reminder to all, there are some great revenue reports coming in. Check out the revenue section of member PLUS. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 I started my business last November. I have 32 locations with another eight locations coming on board within the next 5 or 6 days. So that makes 40 locations. I work a full time job besides this vending business. I am finding myself a little bit behind coming into this week end in terms of pulling machines, changing product in some, and stuff like that. Its the first time this has happened. I am not complaining mind you. Its a good feeling that Deb and I have worked hard to create what we have going so far. The point is I have to begin to set up my routes in a more geographically organized manner. Thats the first thing. And I have to stop going to a location, pulling the quarters out of it, but not refilling it or changing the product if the need is there. That would help me immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Johnny, You and Deb have really grown. I remember when you first started out. Now, 40 locations. That's incredible! I just added something to a post I did at the end of 2007. It was called "Building your Empire", I am sure you remember it. It would be great if you could leave this post over there for the members to see. It would show the newbies how your plans have turned in to reality. What a great story my friend. Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thank you very much Gary. I have always appreciated your encouragement and support. Plus you coming from where I live makes us ' homeboyz ' right? I will place this over there Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Now that I have tried a variety of machines, NW's 60, A&A Elite and Supreme, Seaga's Millenia, LYPC's Tough Pro, and XYZ's single head, I am going to stick with A&A's Elite and Supreme. Elite for candy and Supreme for capsule vending. If I buy and place a triple, it will be the XYZ's Easy Pro for $139. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurker Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi T-Bird! I think you've made some good choices there! I checked 'em out, and I really like the look of those machines. Would you happen to know if you can get 50 cent coin mechs. for the Easy Pro? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks Dave. Drop Kevin a line and ask him at xyz. I am not sure about the 50 cent mech.http://www.xyzvending.com/CONTACT%20XYZ.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hey Johnny! I just wanted to say good job pushing thrugh with your business. I remember when you first showed up on the forum. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have been great for the forum. Keep up the good work. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroVend Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I do love hearing a success story from time to time. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you David. I appreciate the comments. It feels good to have a 40 location foundation now that I can build from. I basically have set up 3 geographic areas ( 3 routes ) Each of them need to be filled in. For the next month or so I have to examine which few needed relocating because of poor performance. I need to do it before I can't get a replacement for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 I put in an Easy Pro triple in an insurance agency type business about 2 1/2 weeks ago. There must be around 25-30 employees, each with their own desk and a pile of folders and papers spread out everywhere. They have NO machines in there. I am the first. I checked it yesterday for the first time. I pulled $23.00 out of it in the 2 plus week period. Not bad! I gotta not listen to all of them though. Everyone that sees me has an opinion on what should be in the triple!!:? I have salted peanuts, Ike and Mikes, and Dark M&Ms. I changed the I&M to PMMs yesterday because of what a few people said. They are an older bunch and said MMPs would do better than Ikes. ( I love this business):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hey Johnny. You know those older people. They all want to help you with your business. Those are great numbers to start. Good start, good location. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hey that's great! Not bad for 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I pulled out my first machines the past couple of days. Six machines to be exact were not making money. I tried everything but it just was not meant to be so I will get replacements ( free ). It was weird taking out machines after they were there up to five months. Oh well........I am hopeful for better locations next time............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Johnny may I make a suggestion next time you are being pro-active and are fine tuning your route. Remove the machines when you have the new location. I personnaly can not wait until I start moving machines, but with so many sitting in the warehouse a buck here and there is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I felt bad for my wife this afternoon. She was sooooo excited thinking she had another pizza joint for us. But it fell through this afternoon. I am so lucky to have her out there trying to get locations for us. Eventually, she will get her presentation down to a science and come up with some locations. Her energy and passion are definitely there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I am going to double up the DI machines I have that are pulled and in storage. I will simply make them doubles of Certs and DI and have them placed that way. I am going to try and use this GOO BE GONE stuff to remove Dentyne Ice Labels off of two machines today. The last time I tried to remove one of these labels, I ruined the globe........:shock: If anyone has had success removing this label, I would appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You might shoot Steve at SuperPro and see if he has any ideas on the label. I am also going to make DI/Certs doubles. I have two machines and two brackets that will be here Monday or so. My one DI location said I can make it a double. I have a new sports bar that just opened a few miles from my house. I am going to hit them up for a DI/Certs double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 I still have not had a chance to use this goo be gone stuff to take a DI label off. Hopefully this evening I can. I will let folks know how i make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Well........I went over to storage and played with two DI machines and their stickers. Goo Gone took them all off. You have to go easy with the stuff in terms of rubbing the globes so that you do not get scratches. Use plenty of it and let it seep into the decals and then slowly peel off. I then washed them and dried them. Bingo!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have 35 located and six to place in the next week or so. ( these are the six I pulled because of poor performance ). I am a little behind on collections and servicing. After those six, I still have nine machines in storage that I want placed and not just sitting there. That will bring the total to 50. I dont know about anyone else, but I find it tough to make time for this part time business sometimes. I really wish there was a way I could swing just doing this for a living. I am going to buy a few lottery tickets this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25cent_smile Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I really wish there was a way I could swing just doing this for a living. I am going to buy a few lottery tickets this morning. I hear you T bird. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boazcat Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 This is a great story for us new guys to follow. Thanks for the updates. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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