How I Turned Vending Machines Into A $300K Business | On The Job

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Marcus Gram, 31, saved up $10,000 to start his vending machine business in 2018. His company, Joyner Vending, now has 21 vending machines spread across Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and Detroit - and it brought in over $300K in revenue in 2021.

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This 31-year-old brings in $300K with his vending machine business — here’s how | On The Job

All Comments (21)
  • @Janise-pg8yr
    Transfer of wealth usually occur during market crash, so the more stocks drop, the more I buy, in the meanwhile I'm just focused on making better investments and earning more as recession fear increases, apparently there are strategies to 3x gains in this present market cos I read of someone that pulled a profit of $350k within 6months, and it would really help if you could make a video covering these strategies.
  • @KarlRock
    Congratulations bro. Nice of you to share how you did it.
  • @Kosackk
    I wish the best for this guy, he deserves it for working this hard, he hit the jackpot with these machines!
  • This is the kind of story I wanted to hear! Not some kinda BS story where he started with 100 dollars and finally he is the CEO of an agency. Many people hide the real information or any unfair advantages they had behind their success to make their struggle look massive. But this dude gave away all the info and it's very realistic! Wish him more success !!
  • @dha588
    This is awesome. He doesn't have to deal with customers and he still makes money.
  • @SamehKhan
    He's a really nice guy and down to earth. I just find all the B-roll they made him pose for hilarious. 1. Count bills in front of a fanta freezer. 2. Stand next to a vending machine and point at it. 3. Look thoughtfully out of a window.
  • @Raymondjohn2
    To my understanding this just proves how much we need an edge as investors because playing the market like everyone else just isn’t good enough. I've been quite unsure about investing in this current market and at the same time I feel it's the best time to get started on the market, what are your thoughts?
  • Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..
  • I love this story. He learned about a business, what customers want, what his margins are, and he has a plan to expand. Can’t wait to see him succeed.
  • @joesphcu8975
    The investment you choose isn't right or wrong, just depends on the kind of business person you are or simply the kind of person you are. However, the end game is investing money long term creates wealth every time. Just pick what you like and understand, invest and it will pay off. A lifetime of investing for 5 mil is not hard to accrue.
  • @AaronZak-js
    Treasury rates are rising quickly, the markets are collapsing, inflation is skyrocketing, and the Fed is imposing a significant interest rate hike—all of which will result in further losses for portfolios this quarter. How can I take advantage of the present market volatility? I'm still undecided about whether to sell my $125,000 worth of bonds and stocks.
  • @paulhaley9635
    Such a stand up guy, you can tell he’s genuinely a good person
  • @KFordmusic
    I’ve been following him on Twitter for awhile, he’s always offered advice to others for free. Very helpful guy
  • @gaming4K
    Even if he just takes 70k as clean profit that's a nice little business. . I would be happy making half of that in my country.
  • looked into vending machines for a while, great hustle.. awesome to see his success!
  • @Daniel91728
    I really appreciate him sharing all the profits and step by step guide. This is so cool
  • This guy is so transparent with his business, and I respect him. He has such a good soul, and I really dig his vibe. I wish I can be a business partner with him or even be my mentor.
  • @zaprude
    Wow. What a humble, grounded man, slowly and patiently building an empire from the ground up and bringing his community up with him. He will definitely reach his goals! Wishing you all the best!
  • @MrProspect23
    Solid dude, bro gave everyone the game with numbers and locations to get supplies. Most people dont tell you this stuff. Stay up my guy!