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Vend Talk (Hosted by Kashief and Donald and Produced by Vend Guys)

Vend Guys
Micro Markets
Vending Industry
Canteen
Healthy Vending
Universal Control Board (UCB)
Nayax North America
Haha
Vendspace
AI Coolers
Cashless Payments
Smart Coolers
Location Strategy
DEX (european Data Transfer Standard)
MDB (multi-Drop Bus)
Smart Cooler
MOMA
Vendxone
Vending Management System
Haha Cooler
Claw Machines

We discuss strategies, opportunities, and methods to increase your vending business. For pros, new operators, and everyone in between.

Produced by Vend Guys (VendGuys.com), the premier reseller of AI Smart Vending Machines nationwide.

Hosted by Donald Luxama and Kashief Edwards (www.thevendlistapp.com).

Donald Luxama is a young entrepreneur, content creator, and community leader who turn... more

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Welcome to another episode of Vend Talk, with your host Adam Hill of Hill Vending, - produced by Vend Guys.

Live from NAMA, join host Adam as he sits down live with Yang Yu, CEO of Micromart, and gets serious about understanding the new G5 Micromart... more

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The conversation covers the background of the companies, challenges and weaknesses of AI coolers, scaling AI cooler operations, transaction monitoring, pre-authorization, customer feedback, revenue protection, customer profiles, upcoming events, AI c... more

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The conversation covers Seley's entrepreneurial journey, from transitioning from college to starting a vending business, overcoming challenges, and achieving growth through innovation and adaptation. It also explores the transition to micro markets, ... more

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Welcome to another episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Kashief Edwards and Donald Luxama, - produced by Vend Guys.

Join host Kashief Edwards as he explores the fascinating world of arcade, claw, and vending machines with industry experts Mr. Unico... more

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The conversation discusses the potential for localized vending businesses and the shortcomings of corporate vending companies. It also explores the motivation to create a stronger, more impactful vending business called Venn Space.

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* Loc... more

Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY an $8MM Operator in NY

Welcome to another episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Donald Luxama, Kashief Edwards, and Scott Ziegler - produced by Vend Guys.

This week we have an all star operator; Darin Shapiro of He... more

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Welcome to another episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Donald Luxama, Kashief Edwards, and Scott Ziegler - produced by Vend Guys.

This week we have Bryan Grasso-Shonka of Endeavor Payment Systems/VendingOps, now VendXOne. Bryan built a vending ope... more

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Welcome to another episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Donald Luxama, Kashief Edwards, and Scott Ziegler - produced by Vend Guys.

This week we have Matthew Rainey of Surpass Refreshments in Florida. Matt built a $4M operation single handedly in a ... more

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Recent Guests

Seley Pioneer
Vending entrepreneur focused on international snacks and scalable solutions
Vendspace (as guest introducing his Vendspace story)
Episode: The Hidden Challenges of Scaling Vending Businesses; and Vend Space's Cool New Features
Darin Shapiro
Operator, large vending route owner
Independent operator
Episode: Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY a $5-15MM Operator in NY
Bryan Shonka
Vending machine operator in Michigan
Snack Guys
Episode: Vend Talk with an Operator who Became a Vending Payments and Software Guru ; Bryan of VendXOne.
Matthew Rainey
Owner operator of Surpass Refreshments of Southwest Florida
Surpass Refreshments
Episode: Vend Talk with Surpass Vending, a 0-$4 Million Auto Mechanic to Vending Tycoon
Alex Vaserman
VP of Technology, Nayax North America
Nayax North America
Episode: Nayax and MOMA / VendSys ; with Guests from Nayax Ben Thomas and Alex Vaserman
Ben Thomas
VP of Product Strategy, Nayax North America
Nayax North America
Episode: Nayax and MOMA / VendSys ; with Guests from Nayax Ben Thomas and Alex Vaserman
Michael Yates
Electrical engineer at VE Solutions, expert in UCB technology and vending hardware upgrades
VE Solutions (formerly Vendors Exchange)
Episode: Guest Starring Michael Yates with VE; Getting in Depth into the UCB, DEX/MDB, and More
Matthew Moran
Vending industry veteran with 30+ years in the business
Independent vending operator
Episode: Vend Talk S01E02 Of Large Accounts and Wall Mount Machines

Hosts

Donald Luxama
Host of Vend Talk
Kashief Edwards
Co-host / Host of Vend Talk

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The Hidden Challenges of Scaling Vending Businesses; and Vend Space's Cool New Features
Q: What is Vendspace and who is it for?
Vendspace is a platform intended to democratize vending, helping people from 18 to 60+ start and grow passive or semi-passive income by handling locations, contracts, and support services, including an AI receptionist for leads and a network of stockers for restocking.
The Hidden Challenges of Scaling Vending Businesses; and Vend Space's Cool New Features
Q: What was your first location and how did you grow from there?
The first placement was a small, busy office building with a diverse workforce; after proving the concept, he expanded to multiple micro markets and engaged with large brands like Boston Scientific, scaling to dozens of locations before encountering major contractual and operational challenges.
The Hidden Challenges of Scaling Vending Businesses; and Vend Space's Cool New Features
Q: So tell us how you got started in the industry.
The guest explains transitioning from neuroscience and contemplation of medical paths to starting a vending business, focusing on serving multicultural demand with international snacks, and gradually winning a key campus location by presenting a professional pitch and leveraging a strong network.
Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY a $5-15MM Operator in NY
Q: What role do AI coolers and micro markets play in your strategy?
AI coolers are a compelling option for cost and efficiency, especially where traditional machines were expensive; however, they're not a one-size-fits-all solution, and you need the right mix and locations to maximize return.
Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY a $5-15MM Operator in NY
Q: Is buying existing routes a better growth path than piecing it together one location at a time?
Buying can jump-start scale, but you must ensure the route is efficient; if you can build out locations carefully, sometimes starting smaller and ensuring profitability per location is better than overextending.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vend Talk

What is Vend Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Vendors and operators share practical, battle-tested approaches to building and scaling vending businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology-enabled solutions. Episodes frequently explore smart cooler ecosystems, AI-enabled stores, cashless payments, and micro markets, alongside real-world challenges like location acquisition, contract management, and growth maturity. A recurring thread is the push toward process automation, data-driven decision making, and ecosystem interoperability (hardware, software, and distributors) to drive efficiency and profitability for operators of all sizes. Notable themes include strategic partnerships, the shift from traditional vending to “smart store” models, and concrete success stories that translate t... more

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