In this no-holds-barred episode of Protecting the Legacy, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and sustain a boutique cigar company. From the romanticized idea of blending cigars in paradise to the cold reality of financial burn rates, inventory costs, and brand building — we’re talking hard numbers and harder truths.
We kick things off by defining what boutique truly means in today’s cigar industry. Then we go deep into the financials — both short term and long term — that separate fantasy from sustainability. Spoiler alert: $10,000 isn’t getting you past the starting line. If you’re not thinking in seven figures, you’re not playing the game.
Whether you’re a dreamer, an investor, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes world of premium cigars, this episode is your wake-up call.
🔗 Tune in and ask yourself: Are you wealthy enough — or wise enough — to get into the cigar business?
Protecting the Legacy
Sponsored by the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) With hosts Founder Dr. Gaby Kafie and President Armen Caprielian. For more information visit the BCAA at www.boutiquecigarassociation.com. If you are interested in being a guest on our podcast please send us an email.
(The views and opinions expressed on Protecting the Legacy are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) or any of its member companies. The podcast is sponsored by BCAA, but the content and opinions expressed on the podcast are independent and separate from BCAA and its member companies.)
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Welcome to Protecting the Legacy, a podcast sponsored by the Boutique Cigar Association. Our Association was developed to create a unified voice for small family owned boutique cigar companies. Each week we will publish a new podcast to go over topics that affect each and every one of us.
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