Interactive vending business course
Learn the vending business before you invest in it.
Not an eBook. A member portal with ten practical modules and working tools to evaluate locations, plan startup costs, stock smarter, and map your first route.
$79 one-time. No subscription. Lifetime access. Built by the owner of Start Vending Now LLC, from hands-on operating experience.
- 10 modules, each with a lesson, assignment, and checklist
- 3 interactive tools that save your work
- 10 editable Word and Excel templates
- One-time payment, no subscription
How it works
From "should I do this?" to your first location
Step 1
Create your account
Sign up with your email. You can read the free lesson and try the tools before you pay.
Step 2
Pay once, securely
Checkout runs on Stripe. You pay $79 one time. Your access unlocks as soon as the payment is confirmed.
Step 3
Learn and use the tools
Work through the modules, run your numbers, score sites, build your stock plan, and download the templates.
The curriculum
Ten modules, start to finish
Each module has a written lesson, an assignment you can do in the real world, an action checklist, and quick knowledge checks.
Module 1
Vending Reality Check
What the business is, the weekly work, startup timeline, risks, and what "passive" does and does not mean.
Module 2
Market Research & Your Business Model
Customer needs, local competition, target environments, and choosing owner-operated, managed, or mixed.
Module 3
Choosing Equipment
Traditional vs AI/cashless machines, power and connectivity, warranties, and avoiding unsupported seller promises.
Module 4
Finding & Scoring Locations
Prospecting, decision makers, foot traffic vs purchasing behavior, walkthroughs, and the Location Evaluator.
Module 5
Outreach, Pitching & Agreements
Ethical outreach, scripts, objection handling, and the basic elements of a placement agreement.
Module 6
Startup Costs, Pricing & Profit
Startup budget, margins vs net contribution, seasonality, break-even, and the Profit Calculator walkthrough.
Module 7
Inventory & Merchandising
Planograms, ordering, shelf life, sell-through, shrink, student vs staff assortments, and the Inventory Planner.
Module 8
Daily and Weekly Operations
Install checklist, monitoring, cashless payments, route design, SOPs, refunds, and troubleshooting.
Module 9
Contracts, Schools & RFPs
When institutional work fits, reading bid requirements, compliance planning, and bid/no-bid decisions.
Module 10
Scale Carefully
Adding sites based on route density, unit economics, labor planning, and risk checks.
Inside the portal
Three working tools, not just reading
These are real screenshots of the member portal. The numbers shown are example data, not results anyone should expect.
Try it
Gross sales are not profit
Move the slider to see how daily purchases change what is left after typical costs. These are illustrative example assumptions, not benchmarks or a forecast. Inside the portal you set every number yourself.
Downloadable templates
Ten editable templates you can use right away
Worksheets, scripts, checklists, and plans in Word and Excel. Fill them in for your own business. Previews below show the first page of three of them.
Also included: Location Interview Questions & Lead Tracker, Site Walkthrough Checklist, Placement Proposal Outline, Initial Stock Order Planner, Installation Checklist, Weekly Machine Performance Review, and a Bid/No-Bid & RFP Compliance Matrix. Templates are educational and are not attorney-approved contracts.
Who is behind it
Built from real vending operations
Vending Classes was created by the owner of Start Vending Now LLC, a company that operates AI-powered cashless smart-fridge vending machines in institutional locations, including school districts.
- Hands-on experience operating AI smart vending machines
- Experience securing school-district vending contracts
- Day-to-day work with locations, restocking, inventory, and commissions
Vending Classes is a separate education brand. Buying the course does not include equipment, placements, or operating services.
About Vending Classes →Honest about the work
Vending is not automatically passive income.
The course covers conventional machines and AI cashless smart fridges, and is clear about where each model differs. Outcomes are framed as skills you can build. Income is never guaranteed, and the calculators produce estimates from your own numbers.
Read the free lesson →Who it is for
Start where you are
Beginners
Exploring whether vending fits you, including startup budgets and what the work really involves.
New owners
Finding locations, sourcing products, setting prices, and designing your first route.
Existing operators
Improving inventory, fulfillment, revenue analysis, and location quality.
Institutional curious
Understanding school, public-sector, and RFP basics before deciding whether to bid.
The Vending Business Blueprint
Ten modules, three interactive tools, ten templates. Lifetime access. No subscription, no countdown timers.
Get the Vending Business BlueprintEducational materials only. Does not include equipment, locations, consulting, financing, contract awards, or guaranteed earnings. All sales are final once access is granted. See the refund policy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the $79?
Ten modules, each with a written lesson, an assignment, and an action checklist. Three interactive tools: a profit and break-even calculator, a location evaluator, and an inventory and pricing planner with CSV export. A step-by-step action plan. A resource library of ten editable Word and Excel templates. Your saved work and progress live in your account. See everything inside
Is this just an eBook?
No. It is an interactive course. You log in to a member portal where you read lessons, track your progress, and use working tools that save your scenarios, location scores, inventory plans, and checklist.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access, meaning you keep access for as long as the course is offered. If we ever stop offering it, we will email account holders first.
What is the refund policy?
All sales are final once access is granted, so we do not offer refunds after purchase, except where the law requires otherwise. That is why we let you read a free lesson, try the tools, and review the full outline first. If you are charged in error, contact us and we will fix it. Read the refund policy
How does the portal work?
Create an account with your email and a password. Pay securely through Stripe. Your access unlocks automatically once the payment is confirmed, usually within moments. You can then log in from any computer, tablet, or phone and pick up where you left off.
Does this include a vending machine, a location, or consulting?
No. It is education and tools only. It does not include equipment, a vending location, consulting, financing approval, contract awards, or guaranteed earnings.
Will I make money?
We cannot promise that. Results depend on location, costs, inventory, pricing, how well you operate, and many things outside anyone's control. The calculators produce estimates from the numbers you enter, and the course is clear about the risks.
Who created Vending Classes?
Vending Classes was created by the owner of Start Vending Now LLC, a company that operates AI-powered cashless smart-fridge vending in institutional locations, including school districts. Vending Classes is a separate education brand. About Vending Classes
What do I need to use it?
A web browser and an email address. The templates are Word and Excel files, so you will want Word and Excel or a compatible app such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice.
How do I get help?
Email support@vendingclass.com from the address on your account and include a short description of the problem.
Is the course only about AI smart fridges?
No. It covers traditional machines and cashless AI smart fridges and points out where each model differs.
Is this a monthly subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase of $79 with no recurring charges.
What if I am a complete beginner?
Beginners are the core audience. Start with Module 1 and the Startup Budget Worksheet.
Do I need a business license?
Requirements vary by place and by site. Check with your local and state authorities and the site you plan to serve.