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I co-own a vending machine business with my 10-year-old. He's learning tough lessons.
Christina Nicolson and her 10-year-old son Landon started a vending machine business over a year ago after Landon noticed demand for snacks at a basketball game. They purchased a machine for $1,500, faced initial financial challenges, and split profits 50/50 after paying 26% to the village of Wellington. Landon is learning business lessons about revenue versus profit and operational responsibilities.
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