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

Vend Guys
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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 (http://www.thevendlistapp.com). Donald Luxama is a young entrepreneur, content creator, and community leader who turned a dorm-room side hustle into one of the fastest-growing vending machine brands. With over 700,000 followers and more than 1 billion views across social platforms, he is recognized as one of the largest vending influencers in the world. Donald combines business strategy with creative storytelling, helping aspiring entrepreneurs start and scale vending machine businesses while also inspiring them with content about growth, branding, and financial literacy. He is passionate about building community, hosting impactful events, and creating opportunities that connect business, culture, and content. His mission is to turn everyday ventures into household brands and empower others to do the same.

Episodes

  1. Vend Talk with Mister Unicorn & Andy: The Tech Behind Claw Machines

    1D AGO

    Vend Talk with Mister Unicorn & Andy: The Tech Behind Claw Machines

    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 outlook

    42 min
  2. Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY a $5-15MM Operator in NY

    FEB 8

    Vend Talk with Healthy Vending NY a $5-15MM Operator in NY

    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 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

    51 min
  3. Vend Talk with an Operator who Became a Vending Payments and Software Guru ; Bryan of VendXOne.

    FEB 5

    Vend Talk with an Operator who Became a Vending Payments and Software Guru ; Bryan of VendXOne.

    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

    41 min
  4. Vend Talk with Surpass Vending, a 0-$4 Million Auto Mechanic to Vending Tycoon

    JAN 21

    Vend Talk with Surpass Vending, a 0-$4 Million Auto Mechanic to Vending Tycoon

    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

    34 min
  5. Nayax and MOMA / VendSys ; with Guests from Nayax Ben Thomas and Alex Vaserman

    JAN 8

    Nayax and MOMA / VendSys ; with Guests from Nayax Ben Thomas and Alex Vaserman

    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

    43 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Guest Starring Michael Yates with VE; Getting in Depth into the UCB, DEX/MDB, and More

    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.

    34 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    How A Brand New Operator Scaled to 80K+ and 8 Locations in 6 Months

    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/Dnald14 Find great locations and mentorship and more with Kashief's community here: https://thevendlistapp.com And always feel free to visit VendGuys.com for a consult call, machine, or any vending related services.

    32 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Vend Talk S01E02 Of Large Accounts and Wall Mount Machines

    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.com 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 VendGuys.com for a consult call, machine, or any vending related services.

    48 min
  9. Vend Talk, Episode 1, Intro; Finding Locations

    12/04/2025

    Vend Talk, Episode 1, Intro; Finding Locations

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

    43 min
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About

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 (http://www.thevendlistapp.com). Donald Luxama is a young entrepreneur, content creator, and community leader who turned a dorm-room side hustle into one of the fastest-growing vending machine brands. With over 700,000 followers and more than 1 billion views across social platforms, he is recognized as one of the largest vending influencers in the world. Donald combines business strategy with creative storytelling, helping aspiring entrepreneurs start and scale vending machine businesses while also inspiring them with content about growth, branding, and financial literacy. He is passionate about building community, hosting impactful events, and creating opportunities that connect business, culture, and content. His mission is to turn everyday ventures into household brands and empower others to do the same.

Information

  • Creator
    Vend Guys
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Vend Guys