REPAIRS, MOVES, INSTALLS IN PORTLAND METRO!!

We are very excited at Vend X to start offering on-site repairs, equipment moves and installs all at affordable rates in the Portland-Vancouver area. We have a dedicated team of industry veterans who are more than knowledgeable and willing to help you get your equipment up to speed or installed into your next great account. Snack, Soda, Cold Food....whatever the machine we have the solution!! We also offer refurbishing services to help make your "less than new" equipment look up to date and professional! Give us a call for a quote today!!


Let's Succeed Together
  Curt Wokal
Curt@VendX.net

Freezer Give Away

Summertime is here!!! Vend X and Mrs. Freshley are giving customers a chance to win a brand new Chest Freezer in the month of June!! All you need to do is purchase 200 units of any Freshley product (not 200 cases...only 200units) and you will be entered to win a brand new Frigidaire freezer!! The actual freezer is in our Auburn warehouse location, so stop in buy some pastry and you will be entered to win!!!

Let's Succeed Together
   Curt Wokal
Curt@VendX.net

Armed Forces Week 12th-20th

From the 12th thru the 20th it is Armed Forces Week! The men and women of our armed forces have sacrificed everything for our freedoms, this week lets do all we can to show them we are deeply thankful. Take the time and say thank you and let them know their sacrifices are not in vain. We care.


Let's Succeed Together
     Curt Wokal
 Curt@VendX.net

A LITTLE BIT OF WISDOM

Proverbs 24:3-6 NIV84

"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers."

 As we grow we want our house to be righteous, honest, giving, freindly, and above all understanding. We can only do what we can do and what we want to do is help you, your business, your family, your "house" to have all the tools it needs to accomplish Victory. Have a great day and smile....it's contagious!!! Curt & Shara


Let's Succeed Together
     Curt Wokal
 Curt@VendX.net

The unknown vendor

This guy was spotted filling vending machines in the Portland Or. Area!! Thanks for the props!! And keep your eyes open for exclusive Vend X products at your local vending machines!!

THE ORIGINAL "SWEET LEAF" TEA

Summers is right around the corner and what better to put in that $1.25-$1.50 beverage slot than an ice cold 15.5oz can of The Original Sweet Leaf "Sweet Tea" !!!! This Tea is GOOD. So hurry into Vend X while it's still in stock!! 



Let's Succeed Together
     Curt Wokal
  Curt@VendX.net

Hey Peeps I decided that I was going to start re-posting Inspirational stories of exceptional people or situations that I find threw out the web that inspire us here at Vend-X to be the best that we can possibly be. I do this quite a lot on my Twitter account and the response for more has been overwhelming so..........Here ya go. If you just read and find yourself in the same funk or circumstance as these exceptionally inspirational people/stories and take their message to heart there is no doubt that you will find the Panache within in you to be successful at whatever you do! Enjoy


Jill Blashack Strahan
Tastefully Simple

Blashack Strahan started her gourmet food company with $6,000 in savings, a backyard shed for storage, and a pool table as a packing station.
In her own words: “I remember sitting outside one day, thinking we were three months behind on our house payment, I had two employees I couldn’t pay, and I ought to get a real job. But then I thought, No, this is your dream. Recommit and get to work.”
She had the idea to sell at taste-testing parties, and sales began slowly picking up. In 12 years, Tastefully Simple has grown into a $120 million dollar business. ()

This Re-Post of the  story on Jill Blachack Strahan came from the website BusinessPundit.com.



Let's Succeed Together
        Curt Wokal
    Curt@VendX.net

Stop Kony 2012 !!

Watch this please........
here's to the kids who know who Joseph Kony is. if you don't please watch this: http://t.co/zeZUtIeg #stopkony #kony2012 -- to the kids who... (@tothekidswho)

This is IMPORTANT.



Let's Suceed Together
        Curt
Curt@VendX.net

HISTORY OF VALENTINES DAY CANDY

History

• In the 1800’s physicians commonly advised their lovelorn patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining.
• As an elixir for love, chocolate has been believed throughout history to bring smiles to the broken-hearted and to prompt amorous feelings in both men and women. It is believed that Madame Du Barry served it to all her suitors; Casanova consumed chocolate instead of champagne to induce romance; and Montezuma, the king of the ancient Aztecs, believed chocolate would make him virile.
• At one time, conversation candies were made into shapes including horseshoes, baseballs and watches. 

Let's Succeed Together
         Curt
Curt@VendX.Net

Thank You Gavina

 

We just wanted to say thank you to Gavina & Sons and the Marine toys for tots program for all that you do!!

Let's Succeed Together

         Curt

Curt@VendX.net

New Cloverhill Minis

Available For shipping Feb 15th these little guys are sure to please your most finiky pastry eaters and with a cost of below .50 they are sure to please your customers wallets as well!! While using my lovely wife as my own personal guiney pig for taste testing. Her response was "yummy, they remind me of cookie dough" ! I looove cookie dough, how about you?

Let's Succeed Together
       Curt
Curt@VendX.net

A Brief Word From Mr. Cosby

"I'm 76 and I'm Tired" I'm 76 . Except for brief period in the 50's when I was doing my National Service, I've worked hard   since I was 17. Except for some serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn't call in sick in nearly 40 years. I made a reasonable salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as though retirement was a bad idea, and I'm tired. Very tired. I'm tired   of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.          I'm tired   of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men killing their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honor"; of Muslims rioting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the genitals of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Shari'a law tells them to.    I'm tired   of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach hate in Australia , New Zealand , UK , America and Canada , while no one from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach love and tolerance..   I'm tired   of being told I must lower my living standard to fight global warming, which no one is allowed to debate. I'm tired   of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried to fight it off?     I'm tired   of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor. I'm really tired   of people who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-whatever for their problems. I'm also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their teens and early 20's be-deck themselves in tattoos and face studs, thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money from the Government. Yes, I'm damn tired. But I'm also glad to be 76.. Because, mostly, I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughter and her children.   Thank God I'm on the way out and not on the way in. There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference. " I'm 76 and I'm tired.    If you don't forward this you are part of  the problem". Let's Succeed Together           Curt Curt@VendX.net

NOW CARRYING MRS.FRESHLEY PRODUCTS

Vend X is pleased to announce that we are now carrying several Mrs.Freshley products to help your machine pastry sales soar!!! We have everything from those yummy chocolate cupcakes to fruity cherry pies and at a normal book price of .54 a unit your profits are going to be as heavenly as those wonderful Golden creme cakes that we carry as well !! This month Mrs.Freshley is also giving all their customers .05 off a unit on their Variety pack mini donuts! That means when you buy your donuts from Vend X Distributing your cost will be less than .50 cents !! So come on in and taste, sample, purchase all of the Mrs.Freshley products your customers are feening for. We will see you soon and enjoy.


Let's Succeed Together
         Curt 
Curt@VendX.net                                                                   

The Hotel

One stormy night many years ago, an elderly man and his wife entered the lobby of a small hotel in Philadelphia. Trying to get out of the rain, the couple approached the front desk hoping to get some shelter for the night.
"Could you possibly give us a room here?" the husband asked. The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, looked at the couple and explained that there were three conventions in town. "All of our rooms are taken," the clerk said. "But I can't send a nice couple like you out into the rain at one o'clock in the morning.
Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It's not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night."
When the couple declined, the young man pressed on. "Don't worry about me; I'll make out just fine," the clerk told them. So the couple agreed. As he paid his bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk, "You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States. Maybe someday I'll build one for you."
The clerk looked at them and smiled. The three of them had a good laugh.
As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional, as finding people who are both friendly and helpful isn't easy.
Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled that stormy night and enclosed a round- trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.
The old man met him in New York. He then pointed to a great new building there, a palace of reddish stone, with turrets and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky. "That," said the older man, "is the hotel I have just built for you to manage. "You must be joking," the young man said. "I can assure you I am not," said the older man, a sly smile playing around his mouth.
The older man's name was William Waldorf Astor, and the magnificent structure was the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The young clerk who became its first manager was George C. Boldt. This young clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the manager of one of the world's most glamorous hotels.

This Holiday season it is more important than ever to have patience and show respect to those people that we come in contact with on an occasional basis. You never know what life has in store for them.....or you! God Bless and Merry Christmas

Foxes On Sale for December at Vend X

Hey guys, for the whole month of December all F&F foods products that Vend X carries is on sale for .15 cents a roll!! This includes 5 Flavor and peppermint and wintergreen Mints!! Come in and stock up while supplies last!!!  Merry Christmas from all of us here at Vend X !!!!


Let's Succeed Together
          Curt
Curt@VendX.net

Happy Wednesday peeps!! What are YOU doing for your customers today? Even if its not "saving" them money, you should at least be reaching out and telling them "Happy Wednesday" and offering your support for a prosperous and healthy rest of the week!! Keep smilin' and don't let them beat you up to bad!!



Let's Succeed Together
         Curt
Curt@VendX.net

Vend X to hold free "Service School"

 

  Vend X,  Mountain Coin Distributors And Coin Acceptors Inc. would like you to attend a Service School for
CoinCo & MEI Changers and Validators on Thursday 11/17/2011 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Vend X Distributing located at 3902 B St NW Auburn, WA 98001
 Service representatives of both manufacturers will be present to answer your questions and provide valuable info on how to service and maintain your equipment thus saving hundreds even thousands on unnecessary repairs and purchases.

                    Learn how to troubleshoot, clean, and maintain your Changer or Bill Acceptor.

                        *****Sandwiches, chips, soda, coffee and tea will be provided.*****


Let's Succeed Together
           Curt
Curt@VendX.net

SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER

As summer dwindles away it is time to start thinking about Fall and colder (gray) weather and what things people will want to be eating out of your vending machines!! Heartier "comfort" snacks is usually a great bet.
  Things like big 'ol chocolaty Moon Pies, Extra cheesy crackers, Meat snacks, Popcorn and make sure you have lots of Hot Chocolate and Cappuccino's in your Hot Drink machines!!
 Pastries and donuts and muffins are always a good bet as well and with todays pastries not having to be refridgerated with longer shelf lives they are sure to be good sellers this Fall and Winter seasons!
Stop into Vend X and ask one of our associates which items are good sellers and best for your specific clientele.
 We are always keeping an eye out for new innovative products and are open to your suggestions on what you think might sell well. Hope to see you soon!!!

Let's Succeed Together
         Curt
Curt@VendX.net

SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2011 NAVA ANNUAL MEETING

We just wanted to give an update on how the meeting is going here in Ska mania. Personally I feel that this has been one of the more informative Annual meetings that I have attended in the last 10 years. As you might have noticed from my previous post (s) that I haven't always been a real strong advocate of Nava but as also stated in my previous post things are changing, things are on the move. All for one for the greater good of the industry so....Kudo's to this years Nava Board for making this meeting a much needed breath of fresh air and positive growth experience. As NBC always says " The More You Know". Like I said before you guys let us know what more info that you guys would like to know about Nava and all the good that they are trying and succeeding in doing for our industry and also not only in the Northwest but they have a far reaching network of professionals in the industry that are always there to help you and your business.


Let's Succeed Together
   Curt & Shara
Curt@VendX.net
Shara@VendX.net

2011 NAVA DINNER/AUCTION WITH PAST PRESIDENTS

 Last night we had a great turn out for the Annual Nava Dinner and Auction. This year was kind of nice as the Nava Board invited the past presidents of Nava to come and join us in the festivities. It was nice to see and reminese with old friends and colleagues. I want some of you guys who have been on the fence about joining or not joining to really think about this year. I would love to talk with you if you have questions/concerns about joining, if nothing else Shara and I could "steer" you in the right direction to somebody who can answer your questions. This is a very exciting time for all of us in the vending industry, things are changing daily in our industry and this trade association is a great way to keep up on what's going on and who's doing what in our industry. From a personal stand point I myself have never been a big fan of this group just because of personal experience and the politics that have always seem to have "directed" the choices and decisions that this association has made in the past but I trully feel that things ARE changing for the better with these guys and as always the larger and sqweekier the wheel, the more "oil" or "attention" that wheel will recieve. This is OUR trade association you guys. One of the things to remember is you are not alone! Whether you are a single operator with one route or a large corporation with several, resources and ease of access to information is essential. You can also go to www.nwvending.org and check out the Nava site for specific info!

Let's Succeed Together
   Curt & Shara
Curt@VendX.net
Shara@VendX.net