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

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 cooler adoption, new entrepreneurs, existing operators, and challenges for operators. The conversation delves into the impact of AI coolers on the vending machine industry, highlighting the profitability and potential for replacement of traditional vending machines. It explores the challenges and considerations for AI coolers, strategies for increasing transaction and basket size, revenue and sales comparison, market segmentation and distribution, industry evolution and competition, and business models and technology.TakeawaysAI coolers are attracting new entrepreneurs to the vending industryThe adoption of AI coolers is shifting from small entrepreneurs to larger operators AI coolers are designed to capture more money in less timeThe industry is moving towards smart coolers over traditional vending machinesChapters00:00 Challenges and Considerations for Operators46:12 Challenges and Considerations for AI Coolers51:28 Increasing Transaction Size and Basket Size58:05 Revenue and Sales Comparison01:06:01 Industry Evolution and Competition01:13:04 Business Models and Technology

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, business growth, managing micro markets, business expansion, and the transition to the current business space, highlighting future plans and the blessing in disguise. The conversation covers the challenges of business growth, the impact of rapid expansion, mistakes and lessons learned, transition to a software firm, the launch of a vending business course, taking chances and learning, competition and business strategy, the introduction to Vendspace, passive vending and Vendspace features, and Vendspace's future goals.TakeawaysEntrepreneurial journeyTransition from college to businessGrowth through innovation and adaptation Business growth challengesVending business expansionChapters00:00 Introduction and Social Media Presence06:13 Overcoming Challenges and Growth12:06 Business Growth and Awards19:21 Business Expansion27:28 Transition to Software Firm35:36 Introduction to Vendspace42:22 Vendspace Future Goals

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. Unicorn (Josh) and Andy from CandyMachines.com. Discover how to start and scale your own arcade business, the latest technology trends, and the importance of innovation in this dynamic industry. From sourcing machines to understanding customer preferences, this episode covers it all. Don't miss insights on digital payment systems, product selection, and the future of arcade experiences.Key Topics:Josh’s journey from a single arcade to over 150 machinesEffective strategies for placing claw machinesTransition from coin-based to digital paymentsStarting costs for gumball and mini crane machinesIndustry innovation and future outlookFind great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comFind out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Looking to purchase a vending machine or smart vending solution?👉 Start here: https://zfrmz.com/ls94C5We3N7TG6Pxfe9HFill out our intake form and our team will help you determine the right equipment, technology, and deployment strategy for your location and business goals.Vend Guys is a full-service distributor and strategic deployment consultant for all vending-related needs. We specialize in smart coolers, micro-marts, micro-markets, and VMS solutions, helping operators, businesses, and organizations deploy modern, data-driven vending systems that scale.Whether you’re launching your first machine or expanding an existing operation, our team provides guidance from equipment selection and sourcing to placement strategy and long-term growth planning.🔔 Subscribe for real-world vending insights📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: Kashief @the_vending_bizz on IG YT and Tiktok & Donald @dnald14 on IG @donaldluxama153 on Tiktok and @everythingdsk on YTYour hosts personal YouTube channels‪@thevendingbizz3761‬ ‪ ‪@EverythingDSK‬

Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY an $8MM Operator in NYWelcome 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 Healthy Vending NY. Darin and his partner started off by buying a small route and quickly expanded it by aggressive route purchasing, leveraging food and other differentiators to win key, high moat accounts, and a variety of other methods.Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comFind out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Looking to purchase a vending machine or smart vending solution?👉 Start here: https://zfrmz.com/ls94C5We3N7TG6Pxfe9HFill out our intake form and our team will help you determine the right equipment, technology, and deployment strategy for your location and business goals.Vend Guys is a full-service distributor and strategic deployment consultant for all vending-related needs. We specialize in smart coolers, micro-marts, micro-markets, and VMS solutions, helping operators, businesses, and organizations deploy modern, data-driven vending systems that scale.Whether you’re launching your first machine or expanding an existing operation, our team provides guidance from equipment selection and sourcing to placement strategy and long-term growth planning.🔔 Subscribe for real-world vending insights📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: Zig @DFDzig on all platforms Kashief @the_vending_bizz on IG YT and Tiktok & Donald @dnald14 on IG @donaldluxama153 on Tiktok and @everythingdsk on YTYour hosts personal YouTube channels‪@thevendingbizz3761‬ ‪@DFDZig‬ ‪@EverythingDSK‬

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 operating company to $1MM annual revenue and then founded a payment processing company that merged with a VMS (Vending Management System) software application. Endeavor was recently acquired by VendXOne, where today Bryan heads up Payments and Technology for them.Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comFind out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Looking to purchase a vending machine or smart vending solution?👉 Start here: https://zfrmz.com/ls94C5We3N7TG6Pxfe9HFill out our intake form and our team will help you determine the right equipment, technology, and deployment strategy for your location and business goals.Vend Guys is a full-service distributor and strategic deployment consultant for all vending-related needs. We specialize in smart coolers, micro-marts, micro-markets, and VMS solutions, helping operators, businesses, and organizations deploy modern, data-driven vending systems that scale.Whether you’re launching your first machine or expanding an existing operation, our team provides guidance from equipment selection and sourcing to placement strategy and long-term growth planning.🔔 Subscribe for real-world vending insights📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: Zig @DFDzig on all platforms Kashief @the_vending_bizz on IG YT and Tiktok & Donald @dnald14 on IG @donaldluxama153 on Tiktok and @everythingdsk on YTYour hosts personal YouTube channels‪@thevendingbizz3761‬ ‪@DFDZig‬ ‪@EverythingDSK‬

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 matter of years, deploying traditional machines first, then moving to smart coolers (both HaHa and Instant Systems).Find out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comLooking to purchase a vending machine or smart vending solution?👉 Start here: https://zfrmz.com/ls94C5We3N7TG6Pxfe9HFill out our intake form and our team will help you determine the right equipment, technology, and deployment strategy for your location and business goals.Vend Guys is a full-service distributor and strategic deployment consultant for all vending-related needs. We specialize in smart coolers, micro-marts, micro-markets, and VMS solutions, helping operators, businesses, and organizations deploy modern, data-driven vending systems that scale.Whether you’re launching your first machine or expanding an existing operation, our team provides guidance from equipment selection and sourcing to placement strategy and long-term growth planning.🔔 Subscribe for real-world vending insights📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: Zig @DFDzig on all platforms Kashief @the_vending_bizz on IG YT and Tiktok & Donald @dnald14 on IG @donaldluxama153 on Tiktok and @everythingdsk on YTYour hosts personal YouTube channels‪@thevendingbizz3761‬ ‪@DFDZig‬ ‪@EverythingDSK‬

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 Ben Thomas and Alex Vaserman from Nayax. Both Ben and Alex have spent years building vending tech and infrastructure and are behind some of the many systems you may know and love from Nayax.Find out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comLooking to purchase a vending machine or smart vending solution?👉 Start here: https://zfrmz.com/ls94C5We3N7TG6Pxfe9HFill out our intake form and our team will help you determine the right equipment, technology, and deployment strategy for your location and business goals.Vend Guys is a full-service distributor and strategic deployment consultant for all vending-related needs. We specialize in smart coolers, micro-marts, micro-markets, and VMS solutions, helping operators, businesses, and organizations deploy modern, data-driven vending systems that scale.Whether you’re launching your first machine or expanding an existing operation, our team provides guidance from equipment selection and sourcing to placement strategy and long-term growth planning.🔔 Subscribe for real-world vending insights📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: Zig @DFDzig on all platforms Kashief @the_vending_bizz on IG YT and Tiktok & Donald @dnald14 on IG @donaldluxama153 on Tiktok and @everythingdsk on YTYour hosts personal YouTube channels‪@thevendingbizz3761‬ ‪@DFDZig‬ ‪@EverythingDSK‬

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 Michael Yates from Vendors Exchange / VE Solutions. Michael is a 50 year industry veteran who designed the wildly popular VE UCB board. He gets into depth on a lot of vending tech info.Find out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14 Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.com And always feel free to visit http://VendGuys.com for a consult call, machine, or any vending related services.

Welcome to another great episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Donald Luxama, Kashief Edwards, and Scott Zigler - produced by Vend Guys.This week we have Taylor Lanham from Wayla Vending in the DMV area. Wayla is mostly an exclusive smart cooler operator.Find out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comAnd always feel free to visit VendGuys.com for a consult call, machine, or any vending related services.

Welcome to another great episode of Vend Talk, with your hosts Donald Luxama, Kashief Edwards, and Scott Zigler - produced by Vend Guys.This week we have Matt Moran from All County Vending, who recently launched a great new vending product- Wall Mount Machines. Check him out at wallmountedvending.comFind out more about vending and how to leverage Social Media from the guru himself Donald, here: https://stan.store/Dnald14Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.comAnd always feel free to visit VendGuys.com for a consult call, machine, or any vending related services.

Launch episode for Vend Talk, hosted by Kashief Edwards, Donald Luxama, and Scott Ziegler. Produced by Vend Guys.