I've been talking with some people, customers mainly, and potential customers about implementing a new policy. That is replacement for poor performing locations.
I have been tossing around a few ideas concerning the poor performing replacement policy. At first I wanted to do it for locations that made under $8, but I think I'm going to move that to $10, nice an even.
Second, I wanted to limit the number of replacement locations and I think I still may. The reason being is I just don't know how many replacements I will be giving. And currently I just don't have the staff to handle 20 replacements a day. It also cuts greatly into my profit margin giving replacement locations.
What I think is $10 replacements and up to 30% of machines replaced. But then you have to ask, does that mean if they only buy 1 location that the replacement guarantee means nothing? I just don't know how to handle that.
Maybe I could say "For orders of 10 or more replacement locations may be granted to 30% of total locations." Any comments?
Rob
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
locating companies for bulk vending
Locating companies for bulk vending, there are many and today I'm going to review one man in particular.
His name is Bernie and he is the best in person bulk vending locator I have ever met. Not only are his rates reasonable but he is fast, honest, and works with you to secure you the locations you want.
At one point he ran one of the premier locating firms in the US but recently he has begun his own operation. He loves, it, he even brings his kid and wife along with him when he locates. Talk about motivation to get things done quick, haha!
Of course, if you want Bernie to be your locator in person you need to have at least 100 machines that need to be located. He will then fly out and do it in person. Of course, I can book Bernie for you! Just shoot me a request on http://www.kickstartlocations.com/contactus.sc and I can put the two of you in contact.
Good Locating companies for bulk vending are sparse on the internet and I retain that we are the best!
Regards,
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
His name is Bernie and he is the best in person bulk vending locator I have ever met. Not only are his rates reasonable but he is fast, honest, and works with you to secure you the locations you want.
At one point he ran one of the premier locating firms in the US but recently he has begun his own operation. He loves, it, he even brings his kid and wife along with him when he locates. Talk about motivation to get things done quick, haha!
Of course, if you want Bernie to be your locator in person you need to have at least 100 machines that need to be located. He will then fly out and do it in person. Of course, I can book Bernie for you! Just shoot me a request on http://www.kickstartlocations.com/contactus.sc and I can put the two of you in contact.
Good Locating companies for bulk vending are sparse on the internet and I retain that we are the best!
Regards,
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
Monday, January 28, 2008
vending locating companies
There are many of us vending locating companies out there. In fact, I'm not quite sure where the locating process makes its jump to truly large corporate accounts.
As far as I can tell there are those of us who do primarily bulk vending locations. Then there are those who do mostly Soda / Snack machine locations. Obviously the Soda / Snack is a higher grossing business, however, I would assume the margins between bulk and soda / snack are approximately the same.
Actually, many bulk vending locating companies make the jump to soda and snack locating. My buddy who runs a locating firm with expected gross revenues in 2008 of $300,000 is making the move over to soda and snack machine locations. He also does massage table locations, ATM, and more.
One of these days I will begin reviewing bulk locating companies just for fun. But, needless to say I have spoken with and or used many of the locating firms in the US. And http://www.kickstartlocations.com is the best!
One thing that differentiates me from most bulk locating firms is this. I'm a Vendor turned Locating company. Most locating companies are Locators turned Locating companies. I'll say that again in case you're confused.
ME = Vendor turned Locating Company.
Others = Locator turned Locating Company.
What's the difference you ask? I'm in tune with vendors. I know what they want and I know how to provide. I realize that this business isn't about finding locations, it's about appeasing customers, making them smile, and finally making a little money.
Locators turned Locating companies generally don't work out. These people began their career most likely being contacted by someone like me looking for an employee. Then they began locating and found they were good at it. Now they want to start their own company. But they are doing it ass backwards. They don't know the business, they only know the result.
More Later.
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
As far as I can tell there are those of us who do primarily bulk vending locations. Then there are those who do mostly Soda / Snack machine locations. Obviously the Soda / Snack is a higher grossing business, however, I would assume the margins between bulk and soda / snack are approximately the same.
Actually, many bulk vending locating companies make the jump to soda and snack locating. My buddy who runs a locating firm with expected gross revenues in 2008 of $300,000 is making the move over to soda and snack machine locations. He also does massage table locations, ATM, and more.
One of these days I will begin reviewing bulk locating companies just for fun. But, needless to say I have spoken with and or used many of the locating firms in the US. And http://www.kickstartlocations.com is the best!
One thing that differentiates me from most bulk locating firms is this. I'm a Vendor turned Locating company. Most locating companies are Locators turned Locating companies. I'll say that again in case you're confused.
ME = Vendor turned Locating Company.
Others = Locator turned Locating Company.
What's the difference you ask? I'm in tune with vendors. I know what they want and I know how to provide. I realize that this business isn't about finding locations, it's about appeasing customers, making them smile, and finally making a little money.
Locators turned Locating companies generally don't work out. These people began their career most likely being contacted by someone like me looking for an employee. Then they began locating and found they were good at it. Now they want to start their own company. But they are doing it ass backwards. They don't know the business, they only know the result.
More Later.
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
Sunday, January 27, 2008
getting busy..
Well, I talked to two clients today, and it's a SATURDAY! Well, it is Sunday now, I'm up that late. Anyway, my first client wants two soda machines located.
If anyone out there is reading this. I need soda and snack machine locators. Help wanted!
I added the soda and snack option to my website because I didn't want to miss out on business, but then I realized I have no experience in this department! What to do? FIND PEOPLE WHO DO HAVE EXPERIENCE! That is what being a businessman is about, gathering those people whom have more knowledge and experience and tethering them to yourself. That's what I'm doing, I'm going to find myself a good soda and snack locator by Monday!
He hasn't paid yet, but he requested I send him a contract and he said he would do two machines for $250 each. Let's hope, he seems like a demanding client, just the kind I like!
Two or more updates on the website. The two big changes were the logo, now I'm using a crystal looking globe, and I changed a banner in the site. Anyway, the site is looking much better!
I just realized I have 5 clients that I'm working on right now! This is getting crazy. Did I mention I'm getting my MBA right now? That I have graduate business school full time?! Thank God I don't have another job. Wish me luck.
Regards,
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
If anyone out there is reading this. I need soda and snack machine locators. Help wanted!
I added the soda and snack option to my website because I didn't want to miss out on business, but then I realized I have no experience in this department! What to do? FIND PEOPLE WHO DO HAVE EXPERIENCE! That is what being a businessman is about, gathering those people whom have more knowledge and experience and tethering them to yourself. That's what I'm doing, I'm going to find myself a good soda and snack locator by Monday!
He hasn't paid yet, but he requested I send him a contract and he said he would do two machines for $250 each. Let's hope, he seems like a demanding client, just the kind I like!
Two or more updates on the website. The two big changes were the logo, now I'm using a crystal looking globe, and I changed a banner in the site. Anyway, the site is looking much better!
I just realized I have 5 clients that I'm working on right now! This is getting crazy. Did I mention I'm getting my MBA right now? That I have graduate business school full time?! Thank God I don't have another job. Wish me luck.
Regards,
Robert Patterson, President
http://www.kickstartlocations.com
Friday, January 25, 2008
vending locating companies
Vending Locating Companies, I must say, the reason I am writing on this topic is because the search keyword "vending locating companies" is so prevalent in Google that it would be a shame miss visitors.
So there it is, and I'll say it a few different ways, we're going to talk about vending locating companies, locating vending companies, companies who locate vending machines, and vending machine vending locators.
Let's talk about the word "Locators" Do you need to have an ' before the s? For instance "Bulk Vending Locator's" Is that the correct form? I'm really not sure. I think we actually invented the word locator.
Anyway, I got off on a tangent. I've been messing with keywords and trying to get my site high up on the search engines. Particularly Google.com Maybe this will help. Tomorrow, I'm going to talk about the different companies and how they operate and my experiences with them!
Regards,
Rob
Bulk Vending Machine Locator << Must get that last search word in!
So there it is, and I'll say it a few different ways, we're going to talk about vending locating companies, locating vending companies, companies who locate vending machines, and vending machine vending locators.
Let's talk about the word "Locators" Do you need to have an ' before the s? For instance "Bulk Vending Locator's" Is that the correct form? I'm really not sure. I think we actually invented the word locator.
Anyway, I got off on a tangent. I've been messing with keywords and trying to get my site high up on the search engines. Particularly Google.com Maybe this will help. Tomorrow, I'm going to talk about the different companies and how they operate and my experiences with them!
Regards,
Rob
Bulk Vending Machine Locator << Must get that last search word in!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
New SLOGAN, New Offerings, New Clients!
Well, I have had several clients inquire about soda and snack machine locations. I said sure, I'll do them but I have nothing formal over at my site. So tonight I decided hey, I'll add soda and snack machine locating.
Now I have the Platinum Soda/Snack option for $299.99 an incredible deal! I think so anyway. It is at the bottom of the page. I had to change the Welcome message a bit to work with the new locating services, etc, but I think this is going to be great.
Now my new SLOGAN, I AM EXCITED.. It's simple, it's classy, it's..
"We Locate for Less!" What do you think? Good? Obviously you can tell I'm excited about it and I'm going to change my banners and advertisements everywhere to reflect the new slogan.
New clients. Well I had two new clients this past week. One for two locations, he wanted to locate carousel machines that offer 4 different types of candy. The other lady wanted to locate 7 double head machines and she chose the silver package.
That's it for now.
Regards,
Rob - Locating for Less!
Now I have the Platinum Soda/Snack option for $299.99 an incredible deal! I think so anyway. It is at the bottom of the page. I had to change the Welcome message a bit to work with the new locating services, etc, but I think this is going to be great.
Now my new SLOGAN, I AM EXCITED.. It's simple, it's classy, it's..
"We Locate for Less!" What do you think? Good? Obviously you can tell I'm excited about it and I'm going to change my banners and advertisements everywhere to reflect the new slogan.
New clients. Well I had two new clients this past week. One for two locations, he wanted to locate carousel machines that offer 4 different types of candy. The other lady wanted to locate 7 double head machines and she chose the silver package.
That's it for now.
Regards,
Rob - Locating for Less!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
sometimes you just need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show
But today is just not one of those days. First I talk to one of my girls this morning who already wants a pay raise (Yes Fran, I'm speaking of you!). Let's be honest, there is a lot of money to be made in this industry. And, I give her credit for realizing that. However, there are expenses, warranty's to cover, websites to keep up, advertising efforts to pay for, and of course my own effort must be rewarded as well. Anyway, that's why CEO's make so much right, because they deal with all that stuff!
Locations, Locations, Locations. I am a for sale bulk vending locator not a free sale bulk vending locator. In that notion let me tell you the second story this morning ,well it began yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon a client calls me and tells me that the 5 locations I gave him were no good. He said the owners wouldn't accept the machines when he brought them in. Well, I checked up this morning. I had one of my girls call and see if he had really brought the machines in, answer: No.
So she's mad because she works on commission and I'm mad because I work on commission. And I'm sure he's going to be mad when we finally speak on the phone for some reason. I called him and left a voice mail. I said that when we give out locations that he is expected to place the machine. Wish me luck, and any advice would be much appreciated.
Regards,
Rob
Locations, Locations, Locations. I am a for sale bulk vending locator not a free sale bulk vending locator. In that notion let me tell you the second story this morning ,well it began yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon a client calls me and tells me that the 5 locations I gave him were no good. He said the owners wouldn't accept the machines when he brought them in. Well, I checked up this morning. I had one of my girls call and see if he had really brought the machines in, answer: No.
So she's mad because she works on commission and I'm mad because I work on commission. And I'm sure he's going to be mad when we finally speak on the phone for some reason. I called him and left a voice mail. I said that when we give out locations that he is expected to place the machine. Wish me luck, and any advice would be much appreciated.
Regards,
Rob
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