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We R Randolph-Sheppard Podcast

Nicky Gacos, Terry Smith
Randolph-Sheppard Program
Randolph-Sheppard Act
Department Of Education
Department Of Defense
National Association Of Blind Merchants
Army
NABM (national Association Of Blind Merchants)
Military Base Vending
Dod-Vending Arbitration
Vending In VA Locations
Bep (business Enterprise Program)
Army Dining Facilities
90th Anniversary

The We R Randolph-Sheppard Podcast is a monthly presentation co-hosted by nationally recognized experts and advocates Nicky Gacos and Terry Smith. Sponsored in part by the National Association of Blind Merchants, the podcast will focus on past, current, and future issues impacting the Randolph-Sheppard Program and blind entrepreneurs. Nicky and Terry will lead discussions on important topics and i... more

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Latest Episodes

Happy 90th Birthday, Randolph-Sheppard! 🎈 Ninety years ago, a piece of legislation opened the door to the American Dream for thousands of blind entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Lauren James with the National Automated Merchandising Association joins the show to discuss national legislative issues facing the convenience services industry.

On this episode, Attorney Neel Lalchandani joins Nicky and Terry to discuss the ongoing litigation against the Department of Education, plus he provides an update on a separate legal challenge to the Department of Defense.

In this episode, Terry provides his quarterly update on all things Randolph-Sheppard. Catch all the latest news.

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Recent Guests

Jennings Randolph
Former U.S. Senator and co-architect of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (AI-voiced interview)
Episode: 90th Birthday of Randolph Sheppard Act
Lauren James
Director of Government Affairs, National Automated Merchandising Association (NAMA)
National Automated Merchandising Association
Episode: Advocating for the National Vending Industry
Neel Lalchandani
Attorney at Brown, Goldstein & Levy
Brown, Goldstein & Levy
Episode: Motions Filed and Now We Wait
Joanne Wilson
Former RSA Commissioner
Former RSA Commissioner
Episode: The Perspective of a Former RSA Commissioner
Ed Birmingham
First vice president, National Association of Blind Merchants
National Association of Blind Merchants
Episode: The Dynamic Dup Becomes the Dynamic Trio
Brad Holland
Vending operator based in Kentucky, Hall of Justice facility in downtown Louisville
Kentucky program
Episode: A Christmas Visit to Nicky’s Bar & Grill
Sead Beckwick
Operator in Florida BEP, interstate rest area on Alligator Alley
Florida BEP
Episode: A Christmas Visit to Nicky’s Bar & Grill
Adam Bevel
Chair of Arizona BEP, Phoenix vending route administrator
Arizona BEP
Episode: A Christmas Visit to Nicky’s Bar & Grill
Rod Freer
Operator of business in Lower Manhattan, World Trade Center Zone, NY BEP
New York BEP
Episode: A Christmas Visit to Nicky’s Bar & Grill

Hosts

Nicky Gacos
Co-host offering policy updates and industry outlook with NABM/NAM A partnership context; frequent commentator on advocacy and program evolution.
Terry Smith
Co-host focusing on policy discussions, industry updates, and lived experience from the vending program landscape.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast

    Thank you Nikki and Terry. It was wonderful to hear something about the RSA. I am from Tulsa Oklahoma and have just celebrated my one year anniversary with a Snackbar and pending route.

    I greatly look forward to your future podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grambrenz
    United States4 years ago

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Clear, practical discussions that are useful for sponsors and guests alike.
Great guest diversity spanning operators, advocates, and officials.
Insightful coverage of policy battles and advocacy strategy.
Strong operator perspectives paired with national policy context.

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We Say Goodbye to Bill Findley
Q: Bill, how long have you been the director in Florida now?
A little over 15 years, since July 2010, and during that time the program has evolved from a focus on traditional food service to more diverse operations, including military contracts and micro-markets.
Advocating for the National Vending Industry
Q: Tell us what NAMA is and what it does.
Lauren James explains that NAMA is the National Automatic Merchandising Association, the central organization for convenience services, representing owners and operators of micro markets, vending, and office coffee/pantry services, with broad activities from networking and education to public policy lobbying.

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A policy-forward, practitioner-focused show centered on the Randolph-Sheppard Program and blind entrepreneurship. Each episode mines updates on advocacy, governance, and program evolution, often featuring industry leaders, veterans of BEP programs, and policy experts who illuminate how federal, state, and vendor dynamics shape opportunities for blind entrepreneurs. Noteworthy strengths include a hands-on perspective from operators and advocates, a clear emphasis on actionable advocacy, and regular discussions of current policy battles, training initiatives, and technology-enabled modernization. The show tends to blend practical operator insights with national policy context, making it useful for sponsors and partners engaging with the vendi... more

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8. Adam Bevel

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