Podcast: Great stories, insights and opinions from leading operators | Best of 2024

Jan. 21, 2025
As the host of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast in 2024, Bob Tullio heard some great stories from operators. They opened up the vault, giving candid accounts of the challenges of starting a business and even sharing some of their miscalculations along the way.

As the host of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast, Bob Tullio hears great stories from operators. They open up their vaults, giving candid accounts of the challenges of starting a business and even sharing some of their miscalculations along the way. 

As we look back on the podcasts from 2024, Bob Tullio recalls valuable insights from operators who had something to offer and, of course, a couple more secret sauce recipes. 

In this episode, listeners will hear from:

  • Kim Miros of DAC Total Refreshments in Florida
  • Dean Prather from Quality Vending & Coffee in Kansas City
  • Jon Holden from All Star Services in Michigan
  • Jon Corto from Buffalo Strive
  • Dan Welch from World Cup Coffee in Portland
  • Arthur Siller from Evergreen Refreshments in Seattle
  • Rick Pavlic from Pavlic Vending in Wisconsin
  • Anthony Cuccolo from CSB Services in New York
  • Andy Owen from C&S Vending in California
  • Another tidbit from Matthew Marsh at First Class Vending & Coffee in Las Vegas

In our next episode, we'll look at suppliers who fueled the industry in 2024, and what they had to say when they spoke to Vending & OCS Nation.

About the Author

Bob Tullio

Bob Tullio is a content specialist, speaker, sales trainer, consultant and contributing editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. He advises entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business from the ground up. He specializes in helping suppliers connect with operators in the convenience services industry — coffee service, vending, micro markets and pantry service specifically. He can be reached at 818-261-1758 and [email protected]. Tullio welcomes your feedback.

Subscribe to Automatic Merchandiser’s new podcast, Vending & OCS Nation, which Tullio hosts. Each episode is designed to make your business more profitable.