A Michigan product himself, Jon Holden is creating customer loyalty and strong support for local brands

June 4, 2024
Join us for an inspiring episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast, as host Bob Tullio chats with Jon Holden of All Star Services. Hear about Jon's journey from the lacrosse field to Coca-Cola, his approach to business development, and his passion for supporting local products.

Jon Holden loves being an operator. He is grateful for the people he works with, the clients he serves and the job that he gets to perform every day.

In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation – the podcast for the convenience services industry – host Bob Tullio talks to Jon Holden of All Star Services in Michigan, in a podcast that is both entertaining and inspirational.

Tullio and Holden talk about his journey from the lacrosse field to Coca-Cola to All Star Services, where he is a driving force in business development and customer service. Holden is personally inspired by many things – his family, the industry, products that come from Michigan and the business he works for, which is a strong, family-owned operation.

Holden shares his view of the competition, his philosophy of customer service and his approach to sales. He names the suppliers that have helped drive success at All Star Services. He explains why his support of local products makes sense on many levels. Best of all, his description of his three little boys is especially worthy of a listen.

About the Author

Bob Tullio

Bob Tullio is a content specialist, speaker, sales trainer, consultant and contributing editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. He advises entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business from the ground up. He specializes in helping suppliers connect with operators in the convenience services industry — coffee service, vending, micro markets and pantry service specifically. He can be reached at 818 261-1758 and [email protected]. Tullio welcomes your feedback.

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