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For retired Marine and longtime Department of Veterans Affairs employee Jaime Guevara, service has always been a way of life. Turning his lifelong dream of owning a business into reality, Jaime discovered Naturals2Go and quickly found a supportive, family-like community of instructors and fellow operators. Starting with just six vending machines, he grew his business to 14 by focusing on exceptional customer service and leveraging mentorship from other operators. Jaime’s story highlights how dedication, persistence, and a people-first approach can transform a dream into a thriving Naturals2Go business.
As the vending business attracts a wave of new entrepreneurs, Natali Pupovac-Peters, head of global operations at Naturals2Go, shares how the company’s training, support and people-first culture help operators succeed — from vending machines to micro markets and coffee service.
If you’re entering “vending” also known as unattended retail as a business venture, we are confident that starting with a traditional vending combo machine, like Natural2Go MVP equipment, is hands-down the best place to start. 

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If you’re entering “vending” also known as unattended retail as a business venture, we are confident that starting with a traditional vending combo machine, like Natural2Go MVP equipment, is hands-down the best place to start. 
Naturals2Go explores the future of vending and micro markets - showing how exceptional service, local ownership, and community connection are driving success in unattended retail amongst other industry trends. As vending, micro markets, and office coffee service (OCS) evolve, it’s not just about the technology—it’s about reliable, responsive operators who deliver convenience, variety, and care. Backed by a national support system, Naturals2Go’s independent operators are proving that people-first service is what truly powers growth in vending and automated retail.

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In this episode of the VIBECast, Portia Boston shares how she reinvented herself after corporate, launching a successful vending business through Naturals2Go.
On this episode of the VIBEcast, Linda Ballesteros sits down with Ross Kramer, founder of Remarkable Vending Services, to hear how his background in the snack industry and entrepreneurial mindset helped him turn a small vending operation into a growing, strategic business.
IFPG President Red Boswell brings his lifelong expertise and enthusiasm for franchising to this week's episode of VIBEcast – finding a franchise or becoming a franchise consultant.

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Naturals2Go explores the future of vending and micro markets - showing how exceptional service, local ownership, and community connection are driving success in unattended retail amongst other industry trends. As vending, micro markets, and office coffee service (OCS) evolve, it’s not just about the technology—it’s about reliable, responsive operators who deliver convenience, variety, and care. Backed by a national support system, Naturals2Go’s independent operators are proving that people-first service is what truly powers growth in vending and automated retail.
We’re proud to celebrate two standout leaders in unattended retail who have been recognized on Automatic Merchandiser’s 2025 40 Under 40 list—Natali Pupovav-Peters (Head of Global Operations)  and Bobby Hites (ROC Business Development Director).
At Naturals2Go, we believe in showing up—not just for our customers, but for the entire industry. That’s why we are pleased to share we have committed to offer our advocacy at NERSA Spring Meeting in June. See more about our attendance at the NERSA AGM in Fall 2024.

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For retired Marine and longtime Department of Veterans Affairs employee Jaime Guevara, service has always been a way of life. Turning his lifelong dream of owning a business into reality, Jaime discovered Naturals2Go and quickly found a supportive, family-like community of instructors and fellow operators. Starting with just six vending machines, he grew his business to 14 by focusing on exceptional customer service and leveraging mentorship from other operators. Jaime’s story highlights how dedication, persistence, and a people-first approach can transform a dream into a thriving Naturals2Go business.
As the vending business attracts a wave of new entrepreneurs, Natali Pupovac-Peters, head of global operations at Naturals2Go, shares how the company’s training, support and people-first culture help operators succeed — from vending machines to micro markets and coffee service.
For one manufacturing company, an extremely poor service experience became the opportunity for a Naturals2Go operator. 
In this episode of the VIBECast, Portia Boston shares how she reinvented herself after corporate, launching a successful vending business through Naturals2Go.
On this episode of the VIBEcast, Linda Ballesteros sits down with Ross Kramer, founder of Remarkable Vending Services, to hear how his background in the snack industry and entrepreneurial mindset helped him turn a small vending operation into a growing, strategic business.
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