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Tune in to Vending & OCS Nation — the podcast for the convenience services industry — hosted by Bob Tullio, produced by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. On each episode, we dive into the people, trends, issues and products driving innovation in the vending, coffee service, micro markets, and pantry service industry. The takeaways from each episode will help make an operator’s business more profitable.
Tune in to Vending & OCS Nation — the podcast for the convenience services industry — hosted by Bob Tullio, produced by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. On each episode, we dive into the people, trends, issues and products driving innovation in the vending, coffee service, micro markets, and pantry service industry. The takeaways from each episode will help make an operator’s business more profitable.
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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
This episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast features more conversations and insights with industry leaders (some big names in the industry) from the Connection Hub at the CTW – NAMA’s Coffee, Tea and Water Show.
Three questions were asked:
- What is your takeaway from the CTW event?
- What do operators need to do to succeed in 2026?
- And a very timely question: As an operator or supplier, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
This podcast features comments from:
- Kevin Brinton of Evergreen Refreshments
- Linda Saldana of Seventh Wave Refreshments
- Christine Johnson of The J.M. Smucker Co.
- Katelyn Davis of Seventh Wave Refreshments
- Ryan Stoulil of Alliant Coffee Solutions
- John Hickey of Tech 2 Success
- Patricia Cowan of Rainmaker Sales Support
- Brian Zakeski of Follett Products LLC
- Rick Dutkiewicz of National Coffee
- Kevin Alves of Keurig Dr Pepper
- Chris J. Taylor of Canteen
EPISODE BONUS: Podcast host Bob Tullio has not been this emotional since he ate at Mary Mac’s Tearoom during the NAMA Show in Atlanta – an unforgettable experience. In Miami, in between interviews, he discovered a compelling reason to return to Miami. Tune in to learn more, and be prepared to get hungry.

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