Linda Saldana Part II –Strategies, insights, plans and what keeps her up at night
For Linda Saldana, the co-founder of Seventh Wave Refreshments in Atlanta, there is plenty of joy to go around. That's why Vending & OCS Nation host Bob Tullio decided to tell her story in two parts. ...
26 Mar 202415min
Expert advice - How storytelling can supercharge your communication with clients and prospects
Storytelling is a powerful way to communicate with people - personally and in business. Knowing the fundamentals and understanding certain key strategies can make the difference when using storytellin...
19 Mar 202414min
To deliver “joy,” Linda Saldana brings faith, passion and energy to her work
Chances are, if you are in the convenience services business, you have heard the name, Linda Saldana. In 2023, Automatic Merchandiser named her as one of the "Most Influential Women in Convenience Ser...
5 Mar 202416min
View from the big apple – a conversation with industry veteran Jim Evans
A family business can change dramatically from one generation to the next. That’s exactly what happened after Jim Evans joined Evans Quality Coffee. He followed societal shifts to move the company fro...
27 Feb 202417min
An "outhouse to penthouse" story from a supplier who says operators are paying too much
Bob Tullio, the host of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation, is the first to admit that he loves telling his listeners a good success story, whether it is the story of an operator or supplie...
20 Feb 202411min
Jennifer Fox - Part II - A story of personal healing and some clear opinions on what operators must do to succeed
In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation podcast, host Bob Tullio explores two sides of Jennifer Fox, owner of Fox Vending in the Chicago area. It's about overcoming personal c...
6 Feb 202416min
Jennifer Fox’s courageous approach to navigating the changing Chicago business climate
In 2023, Automatic Merchandiser recognized Jennifer Fox, president of Fox Vending in the Chicago area, as one of the industry’s most influential women. In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser's Vend...
23 Jan 202416min
Serious ROI - Here is a low cost strategy to increase micro market sales by 10% to 20%
How often do you think about lighting? In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation podcast, host Bob Tullio talks to some leading micro market consultants and to Cam Cloeter, the ...
16 Jan 202411min
