One Machine, One Family, One Long-Term Vision: The Story of Ike’s Vending

Made Locally · Sep 17, 2026 · 41m

A simple idea can go a long way when you execute it exceptionally well. And that’s exactly what host Rahul Jaswa learned in this episode of Made Locally, where he sat down with Joshua Tuggle Miller, owner of Ike’s Vending, to explore how he turned a single used vending machine into a growing local operation built around reliability, service, and family values.

Josh's journey began as a cash-strapped college student, when he started helping a friend service vending routes for extra income. This experience introduced him to the realities of running a service business and taught him the…