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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.
Episodes

Monday May 01, 2023
Are you making equitable deals - good for you and good for the client?
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Is it even possible to make equitable deals today?
Two months ago, Bob Tullio touched on this topic in his Best of OCS column, which is featured in Automatic Merchandiser's monthly OCS newsletter from VendingMarketWatch.com.
Tullio decided that making equitable deals might be a great topic to discuss with industry leaders. You will hear from Matthew Marsh, First Class Vending and Coffee, Las Vegas; Arthur Siller, Evergreen Refreshments, Seattle; John Holden, All Star Services, Michigan; and Dan Welch from Old World Coffee in Portland.
How would you answer the questions?
Are you making equitable deals – good for you and good for the client?
Is it even possible to make equitable deals today?
Send your answer to Bob Tullio at bob@tulliob2b.com

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
In May, Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation Podcast host Bob Tullio is going to go cerebral on you and he’s going on location to the NAMA Show in Atlanta.
The first May podcast will talk about making equitable deals – deals that work for everyone. And we’ll hear from some industry leaders, like Matthew Marsh, Arthur Siller, Dan Welch and Jon Holden – on the importance of making deals that are “Good for you – Good for Me.” Well worth the listen.
Then, Tullio heads to the NAMA Show in Atlanta, where he will ask operators two important questions – what exhibit at the NAMA show offered something that will truly have an impact on your business – what blew you away at NAMA? He’ll give his own take on those questions as well.
Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation Podcast - Subscribe – Download – Listen – and make your business more profitable.

Thursday Apr 06, 2023
How operators can guarantee success at 2023 NAMA Show - Part 2
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
In Part 2 of a two part podcast - Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation podcast host Bob Tullio brings more ideas to the table for operators, courtesy of some giants of the industry, on how to make the 2023 NAMA Show in Atlanta a huge success.
He also provides two other key content offerings in the April podcasts:
First, some great tips from “Atlanta peeps” in the industry on where to eat in Atlanta. Wait until you hear these recommendations. Their food descriptions will make you hungry!
Additionally, Tullio delivers a guaranteed way to succeed as an operator, something he has done in the past that absolutely works and will make your trip to the NAMA show worth every penny.
Featured in April: Arthur Siller, Judson Kleinman, Debbie McGaw, Paul Tullio, Dave Carrol, Linda Saldana, William Mandile, C.J. Recher, Evan Jarecki, Easy Ice, Borg & Overstrom, Everest Ice & Water Vending and more.

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
How operators can guarantee success at 2023 NAMA Show - Part 1
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
In Part 1 of a two part podcast - Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation podcast host Bob Tullio talks about several ideas for operators, courtesy of some giants of the industry, on how to make the 2023 NAMA Show in Atlanta a huge success.
He also provides two other key content offerings in the April podcasts:
First, some great tips from “Atlanta peeps” in the industry on where to eat in Atlanta. A purely selfish part of the podcast for Tullio's benefit and ultimately, for podcast listeners.
Additionally, Tullio delivers a guaranteed way to succeed as an operator, something he has done in the past that absolutely works and will make your trip to the NAMA show worth every penny.
Featured in April: Arthur Siller, Judson Kleinman, Debbie McGaw, Paul Tullio, Dave Carrol, Linda Saldana, William Mandile, C.J. Recher, Evan Jarecki, Easy Ice, Borg & Overstrom, Everest Ice & Water Vending and more.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
April Trailer - 2023 NAMA Show - How operators can guarantee success
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Over the course of two podcasts in April (Part 1 and Part 2), Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation Podcast host Bob Tullio has several ideas for operators, courtesy of some giants of the industry, on how to make the 2023 NAMA Show in Atlanta a huge success.
He also provides two other key content offerings in the April podcasts. Number one - some great tips from his Atlanta peeps in the industry on where to eat in Atlanta. A purely selfish part of the podcast for Tullio's benefit and ultimately, for his listeners.
And finally - in each of the two podcasts, he delivers a guaranteed way to succeed as an operator, something he has done in the past that absolutely works and will make your trip to the NAMA show worth every penny. You will not want to miss these tips.
Featuring in April: Arthur Siller, Judson Kleinman, Debbie McGaw, Paul Tullio, Dave Carrol, Linda Saldana, William Mandile, C.J. Recher, Evan Jarecki, Easy Ice, Borg & Overstrom, Everest Ice & Water Vending and more...

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
A profitable alternative to the ”act your wage” movement - for operators and employees
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In this second episode of Vending & OCS Nation, host Bob Tullio discusses the “acting your wage” concept. Thanks to TikTok, acting your wage is a concept that has gone viral. It means doing the bare minimum if you are not satisfied with your compensation level. As a result of this movement, if you are willing to go above and beyond in today’s business climate, the financial rewards are unlimited. In fact, this advice applies to operators, sales reps - anyone who is working.
Check out the audio snippets from TikTok and the Social Security Administration. They represent an amusing reflection of our times.

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Three business development strategies that are built for 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In this first podcast episode of Vending & OCS Nation, host Bob Tullio delivers three solid business development strategies that will help you drive your business in 2023 - despite these extremely unconventional times for our industry.

Monday Feb 13, 2023
Trailer: Welcome to the Vending & OCS Nation Podcast
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com are excited to bring you this new podcast series. Listen to a brief teaser to learn more!
