Good things on the horizon

jsnake

Hey guys, this is in the preliminary stages but I am pretty excited so I thought I would share. I was asked this morning if I would like to be a cigar rep in my area and of course I said hell yes. The details and contract are being sent to me and I am pretty damn excited. I will let you guys know more when I have a few more details.

This is another foot in the door for me in the cigar industry so I am going to make the most of it.

YankeeMan

Good luck and I hope everything works out beyond your expectations!

stephen_hannibal

Hell yeah... sounds cool.

rwheelwright

I'm jealous! Good Luck!

jsnake

When I get all the details and what not I will tell you guys who the company is and what I will be doing. It might not be a full time career opportunity but it is an opportunity to get further involved in something I am passionate about. That will lead to bigger and better things in the future. I am pretty excited if you didn't notice. My wife woke up a few minutes ago and I told her. She didn't believe me so I had to show her the message I received.

kaelaria

Hey congrats man! I hope it's a great opportunity for you!

dennisking

that's great to hear. i'm glad that there is some sort of glimmer of hope for you in this tough time. i am actually trying to do the same thing, but i don't know whether i need to go to the manufacturer or to a distributor. i did send my resume to RP though

Matt Marvel

Congrats man, that's awesome! I hope it works out for you man, and hopefully it leads you to some bigger and better things. Good luck!!!

Poker_Slob

Fantastic news Snake! On to bigger and better things.

bbc020

That's awesome...congrats

Doughty421

Great news! Congrats!

Duder2

Awesome! Congrats!

4bob4

Congrats dood! And now the question on everyone's minds: Freebies for us???

jsnake

I will work on that as soon as I get more details. I am waiting on a packet and contract. If I can swing it you know I will hook some brothers up. I still don't have many details but i will get back with you guys.

BStayer

Wow Snake, this is huge for you and your family! I'm so happy for you! Not only will you have a source of income, but you'll be doing something you love! Millions of people can't say that! So, I hate to be cliche, but, I guess one door shut so another could open? Congrats man, you deserve a break :-)

dennisking

again, I'm truly happy for you. good things are on the horizon

undulac

Congrats!!

zoom6zoom

wow, I didn't know that Backwoods even HAD reps!

jsnake

Actually it is Swisher Grape flavor I will be dealing with exclusively!

Garen B

Glad to hear things are swinging your way snake and the even brighter side of things, your cigar smoking is now research into the competing cigar companies!

zoom6zoom

Ooooh, does this make your cigar purchases tax deductible as "business related expenses" now?

coachkm01

Congrats man. You definetely deserve a break. I hope it works out well for you.

jsnake

zoom6zoom:

Ooooh, does this make your cigar purchases tax deductible as "business related expenses" now?

I am going to ask my accountant. Good idea!!

clearlysuspect

jsnake:

zoom6zoom:

Ooooh, does this make your cigar purchases tax deductible as "business related expenses" now?

I am going to ask my accountant. Good idea!!

Wow! If that's the case, let me know! I will seriously start a company, get a tobacco license in MD (which doesn't cost much here) and never sell a stick just so I can write off all my cigar purchases!

jsnake

Looks like I will be doing this as an independent rep and I have actually lined up a 2nd manufacturer. So basically it is a sales position and will be what I make of it. Still a great opportunity to get my foot in the door. Might not be a steady income but I know I will enjoy doing it in my free time. When I get more info I will keep you guys updated. Also, will try to get extra samples so some of my BOTL here can experience a couple new lines. I have been able to set up a few guys with review sites with some samples already. One of the lines is out already and the second comes out in December. Still working out details.

smbrink

Wow man I'm really stoked that things are starting to pan out for you and yours.

Sandman1am

Glad to hear things are looking up for you snake. Congrats!

jsnake

I am trying to iron out details and let you guys know more. I am also hoping to get more samples and promo material and maybe do a few giveaways on here for you guys. I have to hook up my BOTL here! I have already helped out a few guys with review websites/blogs with samples and getting them in touch with some new companies. My initial personal samples were small but I should have more on the way to share. I might be able to throw together something right after the holidays so keep an eye out for it.

TheShaun

Best of luck Snake!

jsnake

Hey guys I am still working out the details on things. Thought I would let you know the 2 cigar companies. The first is LCDC and their website is www.lacaridaddelcobre.com. I have sampled these cigars and like them. They have launched but I think with any new company it is taking time for things to come together. The second is 262 Cigars and they will launch in January. Their website is www.smoketherevolution.com. I am getting my samples of these in the next week. I have spoken with the owner and am really excited about this brand. Sounds like they have a really solid business plan.

Things are kind of rolling slow but I am optimistic about things. If they work out great and if not I made some new friends and contacts in the cigar industry. I have a 3rd company I am waiting to hear back from. If things start working out I will try to let you guys sample some sticks when I send packages for games and trades.

kaspera79

Hey Jake, that sounds like good news. I hope you get a solid offer soon, The paradigm 262 sounds like the profile that appeals to me. I really like the Esteli and Jalapa Valley tobaccos, and if it is as good as it sounds, these things will sell themselves.