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25. How to Start an AI Vending Machine Business That Makes Thousands Per Month w/Michael Hoffmann
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- AJ Osborne Podcast
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- Jun 26, 2025
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Summary
This investor makes tens of thousands a month from his “AI vending machine” business . A business so simple a teenager could run it—and make more than most Americans do at their day job. We’re not talking about those old vending machines in the back of bowling alleys selling Cokes for $1.50. We’re talking about an AI vending machine business plan that generates $1,200 to $2,000 per month per machine . Michael Hoffmann —better known as ‘Mr. Passive’—has been running his vending machine side hustle for over five years. But he’s made a serious business out of it, leveraging his Silicon Valley tech background to perfect the purchasing experience. A customer simply walks up to your machine, taps their card, grabs what they need, and leaves. You make a massive markup , and the customer gets what they want—fast. Want to know how to repeat it? Michael is sharing exactly how much he makes , how much a machine costs , the profit margins, and a step-by-step plan so you or even your kid can start a vending machine business. Insights from today’s episode: How much vending machines make AND how much a vending machine costs The new “AI vending machines” with bigger purchases and better margins A step-by-step business plan for starting your own vending machine business How to scale your vending machine side hustle into a full-time business The best way to teach your kids entrepreneurship? Why AJ is bullish on vending machines for HIS kids Join the Waitlist for VendHub! - https://www.vendhub.ai/ Learn how to do this yourself and subscribe to Michael’s YouTube Channel! - https://www.youtube.com/@UCCr13sXOZgWCqpPv8WPKhwQ 🎙️ Do you have a great story or advice to share on the AJ Osborne podcast? Apply here! https://form.as…