The Venderia

New year… new business?! If you’ve ever wanted to start your own vending machine business, or if you’re a crafty person who wants an alternative to selling online or tabling at events, I have something for you- CREATIVE VENDING REVOLUTION, an online course covering everything you need to know to start a successful, non-traditional vending biz. From evaluating locations to buying the right machine, pitching your idea, branding your machine and developing your inventory selection… the course lays it all out. Plus you get access to wholesale products and weekly zoom meet ups. Whether you want to sell essential oils, novelty tchotchkes, pantyhose or one of a kind works or art, this course is for you.

Creating the course with the help of was what kept me from total despair the winter of 2020 when all my machines were shut down. For years folks had been reaching out to me wanting to start similar businesses of their own, but I never had time til Covid to properly mentor and record my experience in a cohesive way. Creative Vending Revolution is the succinct collection of everything I have learned in 8 years running The Venderia. Launching the course and connecting with fellow creative entrepreneurs worldwide was my greatest joy in 2021. This is a legit movement! Cool folks have established creative vending businesses from Long Beach to Quesnell, B.C., Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Houston, St. Pete, Orlando, North Carolina, New Jersey, Melbourne Australia…. and so many other places in the works and on the way. It’s truly amazing to be a part of.

If you want to preview the course for free, join the creative vending Facebook group or buy the dang thing and get started, check the link in bio. Let’s DO THIS! The world needs more joy. And you need a side hustle. Bring it! Vending is soooooo flexible and there is room for you.

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If ya need to chill, chill. If you want to shop, shop. Live your values & be nice to people. Don’t stress. Even if you leave the gift-giving hustle to the very last minute, there are vending machines running 24-7 in your favorite bars & boutiques & hotels across Portland stocked with local goodness you can hit up in a pinch. We are looking out for you.😘
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