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It can be difficult to make ends meet and sometimes, you need to go above and beyond with the things you’re doing in order to make it happen.

That often involves doing extra work or having a side hustle that helps to bring in some extra money week after week.

Photo: TikTok/@jadedavis0802

The problem is, many people don’t know what to do as a side hustle and even if they do, they may be lacking the time or skills necessary to do it. That was where Jade Davis was, but something came her way and she decided to grab hold of it.

Jade was given the opportunity to purchase a used vending machine. Typically, vending machines can cost thousands of dollars but she was able to buy one for $250. She then went to Sam’s Club in order to get some goodies and filled the machine.

Photo: TikTok/@jadedavis0802

It cost her $45 for a membership to Sam’s Club and $315 for snacks. By the time three weeks ended, they had already made $150 profit.

Rather than just enjoying the experience and moving forward, they decided to share it with others on TikTok. Not only did they talk about the benefits of buying a vending machine, but they also share with their followers what they should and should not purchase.

Photo: TikTok/@jadedavis0802

The videos that they are sharing are extremely popular. Many people who watch them don’t even have the desire to purchase a vending machine, but if you have ever thought about having such a side hustle, they are well worth watching.

One person even said that they were going to purchase a vending machine and put it in their living room so their kids would have to buy snacks.

@jadedavis0802

We bought a vending machine! #vendingmachine #fyp #sams #sidehustle #vendingmachinebusiness #fypシ @Sam’s Club

♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith

@jadedavis0802

Okay folks, the wait is over. Here is your vending machine update! #vendingmachine #fyp #entrepreneur #vendingmachinetiktok

♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

@jadedavis0802

Okay folks, the wait is over. Here is your vending machine update! #vendingmachine #fyp #entrepreneur #vendingmachinetiktok

♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

Vending machines are a lucrative business with many people saying about how much money they make. Some people claim to be making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, just from owning a handful of vending machines and keeping them stocked full of people’s favorite snacks.

Maybe there’s a side hustle in there for you.

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