<![CDATA[UnNamed Vending Podcast]]>Conversations with real vending operators building real businesses. Its a podcast about vending, without a name.
The Unnamed Vending Podcast is a show about building real vending machine businesses.

Hosted by firefighter and entrepreneur Scott “DFD Zig” Ziegler, this podcast features conversations with vending operators who are starting, scaling, and running profitable vending routes across the country.

Each episode breaks down the real side of the vending industry — including smart vending machines, AI vending coolers, micro markets, traditional snack and soda machines, and the strategies operators use to land locations and grow their routes.

Guests share how they got their first machines, what their locations look like, how much machines cost, and the lessons they learned while scaling their vending businesses.

If you're interested in starting a vending machine business, growing a vending route, or learning how modern vending operators are using smart coolers and micro markets to build passive income, this podcast is for you.

New episodes feature real vending operators, real business strategies, and honest conversations about the vending industry.

Topics include:

• Starting a vending machine business
• Smart vending machines and AI vending coolers
• Micro markets and unattended retail
• Finding vending machine locations
• Vending machine costs and profits
• Scaling vending routes
• Lessons from experienced vending operators

]]>www.startsmartvending.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 15:08:26 GMTFri, 06 Mar 2026 21:44:15 GMT60Scott Ziegler<p>Conversations with real vending operators building real businesses. Its a podcast about vending, without a name. <br /><b>The Unnamed Vending Podcast</b> is a show about building real vending machine businesses.</p><p>Hosted by firefighter and entrepreneur Scott “DFD Zig” Ziegler, this podcast features conversations with vending operators who are starting, scaling, and running profitable vending routes across the country.</p><p>Each episode breaks down the real side of the vending industry — including smart vending machines, AI vending coolers, micro markets, traditional snack and soda machines, and the strategies operators use to land locations and grow their routes.</p><p>Guests share how they got their first machines, what their locations look like, how much machines cost, and the lessons they learned while scaling their vending businesses.</p><p>If you're interested in starting a vending machine business, growing a vending route, or learning how modern vending operators are using smart coolers and micro markets to build passive income, this podcast is for you.</p><p>New episodes feature real vending operators, real business strategies, and honest conversations about the vending industry.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Starting a vending machine business<br />• Smart vending machines and AI vending coolers<br />• Micro markets and unattended retail<br />• Finding vending machine locations<br />• Vending machine costs and profits<br />• Scaling vending routes<br />• Lessons from experienced vending operators</p>episodicScott Zieglerscott@startsmartvending.comno<![CDATA[Episode 2: Vending in the School system ]]>Link to the Vending Circle https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35

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The conversation delves into the world of niche vending, particularly in schools, and explores the rapid scaling and risk-taking involved in the vending business. Manny shares insights on getting started, evaluating location performance, deciding when to relocate machines, success in new locations, scaling and growth, employee hiring, challenges and success in school locations, strategic expansion, and warehouse acquisition and operational needs. The conversation delves into the topic of risk-taking in business, decision-making, and understanding the profitability of vending machine locations. It also explores the Vending Circle, a network for vending machine operators, and the announcement of a new initiative in the smart vending space.

Takeaways

  • Niche vending in schools
  • Rapid scaling and risk-taking Risk-taking in business
  • Understanding vending machine locations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Niche Vending
  • 06:03 Success in New Locations
  • 15:53 Challenges and Success in School Locations
  • 22:49 Strategic Expansion and Risk-Taking
  • 29:40 Risk-Taking in Business and Decision-Making
]]>9e8c5411-fb7a-44de-9dc3-e9e7d9798bf8Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:26:48 GMT<p>Link to the Vending Circle <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35" target="_blank"><b>https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35</b></a><br /><br />Interested in owning a HAHA Smart Vending Machine?<br /><br />Fill out the form below and I’ll reach out personally:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/13gJZG7guWKWcptA8" target="_blank"><b>https://forms.gle/13gJZG7guWKWcptA8</b></a></p><p></p><p>The conversation delves into the world of niche vending, particularly in schools, and explores the rapid scaling and risk-taking involved in the vending business. Manny shares insights on getting started, evaluating location performance, deciding when to relocate machines, success in new locations, scaling and growth, employee hiring, challenges and success in school locations, strategic expansion, and warehouse acquisition and operational needs. The conversation delves into the topic of risk-taking in business, decision-making, and understanding the profitability of vending machine locations. It also explores the Vending Circle, a network for vending machine operators, and the announcement of a new initiative in the smart vending space.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Niche vending in schools</li><li>Rapid scaling and risk-taking Risk-taking in business</li><li>Understanding vending machine locations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Niche Vending</li><li>06:03 Success in New Locations</li><li>15:53 Challenges and Success in School Locations</li><li>22:49 Strategic Expansion and Risk-Taking</li><li>29:40 Risk-Taking in Business and Decision-Making</li></ul>no00:53:4212Episode 2: Vending in the School system full<![CDATA[Episode 1:Your intro to vending-What Even is This?]]>The Unnamed Vending Podcast is introduced, highlighting its purpose to provide real insights into the vending machine business. Scott Ziegler shares his background, inspiration, and the initial steps in starting a vending business. The conversation delves into the growth and learning experiences in the vending industry, leading to the transition to a new podcast. Scott discusses podcast hosting, content creation, future plans, and the importance of community support through the Vending Circle.

Link to the Vending Circle https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35

Interested in owning a HAHA Smart Vending Machine?

Fill out the form below and I’ll reach out personally:

https://forms.gle/13gJZG7guWKWcptA8

Takeaways

  • Real insights
  • Starting a vending business

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Vending Circle and Community Support
]]>b8d57f65-46e2-486b-99ce-78e3ddae9001Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:20:34 GMT<p>The Unnamed Vending Podcast is introduced, highlighting its purpose to provide real insights into the vending machine business. Scott Ziegler shares his background, inspiration, and the initial steps in starting a vending business. The conversation delves into the growth and learning experiences in the vending industry, leading to the transition to a new podcast. Scott discusses podcast hosting, content creation, future plans, and the importance of community support through the Vending Circle.</p><p></p><p>Link to the Vending Circle <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/vendingcircle/about?ref=ebce86fdace64b6880fa45c5d33c7d35</a><br /><br />Interested in owning a HAHA Smart Vending Machine?<br /><br />Fill out the form below and I’ll reach out personally:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/13gJZG7guWKWcptA8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/13gJZG7guWKWcptA8</a></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real insights</li><li>Starting a vending business</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Vending Circle and Community Support</li></ul>no00:13:4411Episode 1:Your intro to vending-What Even is This?full