Starting a brick and mortar - Page 3

stearns · 07-01-2014, 07:59 AM

Excellent post Jimmy, thanks

Crusader · 07-02-2014, 08:04 PM

Yes, thank you. Your rough numbers are better than we thought. Hmmm, it's so crazy it just might work after all

RandJCigars · 07-07-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

Yes, thank you. Your rough numbers are better than we thought. Hmmm, it's so crazy it just might work after all

Hope it helps! Let me know if you need any other questions answered. If you would be interested in ordering from us wholesale when you're all up and running, if and when, I'll be glad to discuss that as well.

Thanks,

Jimmy

mosesbotbol · 07-07-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RandJCigars

I have personally been in the tobacco business since I was 18; I started with online Hookah sales. I used some of that money to start my wholesale cigar business believe it or not! I am now a full blown Cigar B & M / Lounge owner and I also wholesale and distribute all premium cigars to a handful of stores. On top of all that...I have my own brand of Cigar, named Inception, that is now in 92 stores across 24 states.

If you're going to get into something...you gotta go 100%, otherwise you're wasting your time.

Wow, good for you! Love hearing that entrepreneurship is alive and well!

brigey57 · 07-14-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

Anybody here start one up recently. Buddy and I are kicking it around. My guess is the fed makes it tough but would be interested to hear someone's story.

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Unless you have a sweetheart deal on rent, I would not open a tobacco B&M. All the odds are stacked against you unfortunately. Opening a cigar lounge, provided you can serve alcohol is another story and would need further consideration.

If you opened a business that bread & butter was something else and includes cigars and least you have a core business to sustain itself.

I agree, tough crowd for a B&M cigar shop; plus I think you'll have better luck with a cigar lounge with optional adult beverages. I would also go to a friendly location. Get your licences and permits ahead of time before you sink a ton of money into your business. If you'll need funding good luck with that one too.

07-01-2014, 07:59 AM	#41
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Starting a brick and mortar Excellent post Jimmy, thanks __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

07-02-2014, 08:04 PM	#42
Crusader Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 18 Trading: (0)	Re: Starting a brick and mortar Yes, thank you. Your rough numbers are better than we thought. Hmmm, it's so crazy it just might work after all