Work hard and never give up.

AndyMadera · 07-04-2012, 11:41 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know. I only stepped away from cigars because i was forced to for not having all the things needed to run a cigar biz. I would have been in it still if the people I was relying on to fill those gaps did what they were supposed to do. None of them did what they were supposed to in the end and I mean NONE of them.

Anyway, after 5 years at this I finally got my state license 3 months ago to where i can legally house my own inventory at my home. and last month I got my federal import license. I spent a few months living at my parents while my wife and kid lived went back to the DR while I could save enough money to start making cigars again. That by far was the hardest thing I have ever went through. My son is now 11 months old BTW! I have sacrificed so much time and money and years off my life from stress than most of you will ever know the extent of it. But I am to damn stubborn to quit.

A few days ago I imported my first batch of cigars. And I am selling them to shops as unbanded sticks and I will soon have a website up selling them as well. I have been teaching myself web programming and have built my own site from tutorials online and fitting them all together. And dont ask me how I achieved this but P*Pal has actually agreed to let me use them as my payment processing which I have integrated into the website.

There are a few of you who can expect some thankfulness coming your way for all your support. Knowing that there are people out there that like my cigars and more importantly like ME has been my #1 support in reminding me what I am doing is not in vein.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! AND GOD BLESS!

pnoon · 07-04-2012, 11:44 PM

Glad to hear the good news, Andy.

Perseverance in any business venture is a must. Sounds like you have it in spades.

AndyMadera · 07-04-2012, 11:49 PM

I want to take back what I said about NONE of the people doing what they were supposed to. There were some that were not ABLE to do what they wanted to and I dont hold any grudges that it didnt work out. If you are one of those people please do not think I meant anything against you.

07-04-2012, 11:50 PM

Glad to see you post this Andy.. God bless and best of luck

awsmith4 · 07-04-2012, 11:54 PM

If you are one thing, that is persistent. Good luck to you and I am glad to see you are on a good path.

gbum · 07-04-2012, 11:57 PM

Wishing you the best of luck!

sikk50 · 07-04-2012, 11:58 PM

I wish you all the best and am greatful that small companies such as yourself are still able to make it in this day. I hope big things come for you and your company!

CigarNut · 07-05-2012, 12:01 AM

Good luck Andy!

x man · 07-05-2012, 12:40 AM

I understand completely.
Good luck.

markem · 07-05-2012, 12:42 AM

Great news Andy. I wish that you did not have to endure so many hardships, but remember, that which does not kill us makes us stronger.

Best wishes on your venture and I hope that it is wildly successful for you.

sevans105 · 07-05-2012, 01:45 AM

Saw this quote and thought it appropriate.

When heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on any man, it will exercise his mind with suffering, subject his sinews and bones to hard work, expose his body to hunger, put him to poverty, place obstacles in the paths of his deeds, so as to stimulate his mind, harden his nature, and improve wherever he is incompetent.

-Meng Tzu
Chinese philosopher 372-289BC

Good luck to you.

Don Fernando · 07-05-2012, 02:02 AM

Glad to see you are back Andy!

BlkDrew · 07-05-2012, 03:39 AM

Congrats on your great achievements, hard work does pay off, I'm glad you are doing something you love.

longknocker · 07-05-2012, 04:45 AM

Welcome Back, Andy, & GL In Your Business, Brother!

Emjaysmash · 07-05-2012, 07:54 AM

Andy! Glad to see you make it back here and back to pursuing your passion! You know you've always got support here!

elderboy02 · 07-05-2012, 07:56 AM

Glad to see you back Andy! I have always enjoyed your cigars.

FriendlyMan · 07-05-2012, 08:00 AM

I wish you all the best.

And please give that 11 month old a hug from me. I love babies, they are so cute.

TXRebel · 07-05-2012, 08:11 AM

Congrats Andy! Glad to see you back and good luck with your ventures.

lilcgrsmkr · 07-05-2012, 08:36 AM

good luck

stearns · 07-05-2012, 09:07 AM

nice to hear you're back

07-04-2012, 11:44 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Glad to hear the good news, Andy. Perseverance in any business venture is a must. Sounds like you have it in spades. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-04-2012, 11:49 PM	#3
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Work hard and never give up. I want to take back what I said about NONE of the people doing what they were supposed to. There were some that were not ABLE to do what they wanted to and I dont hold any grudges that it didnt work out. If you are one of those people please do not think I meant anything against you.

07-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Work hard and never give up. Glad to see you post this Andy.. God bless and best of luck

07-04-2012, 11:54 PM	#5
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Work hard and never give up. If you are one thing, that is persistent. Good luck to you and I am glad to see you are on a good path. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-04-2012, 11:57 PM	#6
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Wishing you the best of luck! __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

07-04-2012, 11:41 PM	#1
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Work hard and never give up. Just wanted to let you guys know. I only stepped away from cigars because i was forced to for not having all the things needed to run a cigar biz. I would have been in it still if the people I was relying on to fill those gaps did what they were supposed to do. None of them did what they were supposed to in the end and I mean NONE of them. Anyway, after 5 years at this I finally got my state license 3 months ago to where i can legally house my own inventory at my home. and last month I got my federal import license. I spent a few months living at my parents while my wife and kid lived went back to the DR while I could save enough money to start making cigars again. That by far was the hardest thing I have ever went through. My son is now 11 months old BTW! I have sacrificed so much time and money and years off my life from stress than most of you will ever know the extent of it. But I am to damn stubborn to quit. A few days ago I imported my first batch of cigars. And I am selling them to shops as unbanded sticks and I will soon have a website up selling them as well. I have been teaching myself web programming and have built my own site from tutorials online and fitting them all together. And dont ask me how I achieved this but P*Pal has actually agreed to let me use them as my payment processing which I have integrated into the website. There are a few of you who can expect some thankfulness coming your way for all your support. Knowing that there are people out there that like my cigars and more importantly like ME has been my #1 support in reminding me what I am doing is not in vein. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! AND GOD BLESS!

07-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#7
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Work hard and never give up. I wish you all the best and am greatful that small companies such as yourself are still able to make it in this day. I hope big things come for you and your company! __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

07-05-2012, 12:01 AM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Good luck Andy! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

07-05-2012, 12:40 AM	#9
x man Opus lover since 1995 Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: X Location: usa Posts: 866 Trading: (24)	Re: Work hard and never give up. I understand completely. Good luck.

07-05-2012, 12:42 AM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Great news Andy. I wish that you did not have to endure so many hardships, but remember, that which does not kill us makes us stronger. Best wishes on your venture and I hope that it is wildly successful for you. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-05-2012, 01:45 AM	#11
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Saw this quote and thought it appropriate. When heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on any man, it will exercise his mind with suffering, subject his sinews and bones to hard work, expose his body to hunger, put him to poverty, place obstacles in the paths of his deeds, so as to stimulate his mind, harden his nature, and improve wherever he is incompetent. -Meng Tzu Chinese philosopher 372-289BC Good luck to you. __________________

07-05-2012, 02:02 AM	#12
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Glad to see you are back Andy! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-05-2012, 03:39 AM	#13
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Congrats on your great achievements, hard work does pay off, I'm glad you are doing something you love.

07-05-2012, 04:45 AM	#14
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Welcome Back, Andy, & GL In Your Business, Brother!

07-05-2012, 07:54 AM	#15
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Andy! Glad to see you make it back here and back to pursuing your passion! You know you've always got support here! __________________

07-05-2012, 07:56 AM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Glad to see you back Andy! I have always enjoyed your cigars.

07-05-2012, 08:00 AM	#17
FriendlyMan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: JACK Location: NYC Posts: 212 Trading: (7)	Re: Work hard and never give up. I wish you all the best. And please give that 11 month old a hug from me. I love babies, they are so cute.

07-05-2012, 08:11 AM	#18
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Work hard and never give up. Congrats Andy! Glad to see you back and good luck with your ventures. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

07-05-2012, 08:36 AM	#19
lilcgrsmkr Ready to smoke Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: may Location: south bay Posts: 335 Trading: (0)	Re: Work hard and never give up. good luck

07-05-2012, 09:07 AM	#20
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Work hard and never give up. nice to hear you're back __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams