Why Vape Vending Makes More Money Than Traditional Vending

Micah Stanley scaled from 1 to 100+ vending machines in under 2 years—turning a failed vape shop into a passive income empire. Here’s the playbook on how to build a high-margin nightlife vending business in 2026.
In this episode of JackQuisitions, Jack sits down with Micah Stanley to break down the highly profitable world of nightlife vending. Unlike traditional snack vending, this asset-light model focuses on high-margin products in bars, nightclubs, and casinos.

Micah reveals the "unconventional" secrets to his success: from navigating ID scanners and excise taxes to mastering location logistics. Discover why trust is the biggest bottleneck, how to secure prime real estate, and the exact steps to scale without hiring a massive team.

If you want to build a cash-flow machine or explore regulated industries, this episode is your blueprint.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
Why nightlife vending is far more passive than traditional snack vending
How Micah scaled from 1 machine to 100+ across 3 states
The real reason most people don’t start vape vending (and why it’s usually wrong)
How to legally sell age-restricted products using ID scanners
The biggest hardware mistakes first-time operators make

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vending Machine Business
03:35 Scaling the Business
06:30 Navigating Legal and Logistical Hurdles
18:46 Advantages of Vape Vending Machines
20:32 Convincing Business Owners to Host Vape Machines
26:57 Starting Your Own Vape Vending Business

🔗 Connect
Jack Carr - https://www.x.com/thehvacjack

Micah Stanley -
IG: Micah.stanley
‪@micahstanleyvending‬

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