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DEEP CUTS LIVE is a series featuring candid conversations and interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Indiana Ortez, the youngest member of the Ortez tobacco family, talks about the launch of her new company, Casa De Ortez. Casa De Ortez celebrates the quality and experience of Nicaragua's oldest tobacco family, providing a vertically integrated approach to cigar production.
Indiana's experience in blending and marketing, coupled with the Ortez family's seven decades of experience in tobacco production, delivers a unique and unforgettable experience for cigar enthusiasts worldwide. With the first brand, Primavera, set to launch in Spring 2023, Casa De Ortez aims to bring the rich heritage of Nicaraguan tobacco to the forefront. Hear Indiana's story about how she's built her business, growing up in Nicaragua and what makes her country's cigars so special.
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
In this all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, guest Michael Dounoulis details his journey from working in the hospitality industry in New York City to learning about the cigar making process in the tobacco fields of Nicaragua. After growing up in Jersey, Michael knew he loved working with people and found his place as a host and general manager in establishments in New Jersey and New York City. When the pandemic shut down his place of employment, he decided to make a big change–he and his wife moved to Nicaragua where he learned how cigars was made. Learn more about his company Astoria Cigar Co. and also why he decided to represent Luciano Cigars.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In this latest episode Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Oliver Nivaud, director of operations at United Cigar Group, shares how he made the move from hospitality to working with premium cigars. Oliver gives some insight into what some of his retail customers are dealing with right now and why United Cigar Group puts so much focus on brick-and-mortar retailers in a digital age. Also learn more about United Group Group's portfolio and how Oliver and his team approaches pricing.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Gaby Kafie we're given a science lesson in what makes nicotine addictive and what many people get wrong about cigars. Dr. Kafie also reveals why he moved the production of Kafie 1901 cigars from Honduras to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic. In the end, he also shares what his ultimate philosophy is and what keeps him motivated.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
When Dr. Gaby Kafie learned he could no longer practice medicine due to an ailment, he turned to his other passion for a profession–cigars. How exactly does a doctor get into cigars? Listen to part 1 of this intimate interview with Dr. Kafie where he shares stories of his childhood and what led his family to leave Honduras and relocate in Miami. Learn about the impact his father had on his work ethic and the circumstances that launched his career into the cigar world.
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
From the vault! Check out this "lost" 2015 interview with Jonathan Drew, founder and president of Drew Estate. Here you'll learn about the origin of one of the cigar industry's most unique and popular brands from one of the men who founded it. Learn about ACID, the cigar brand that started it all and Undercrown, the ultra-premium cigar line created on the factory floor that was totally unplanned for. Jonathan also touches on Barn Smoker, Drew Estate's popular event series and how his company joined forces with the Pappy Van Winkle family.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
In this episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Mo Maali discusses a problem many new businesses face–how do you make your brand or product legitimate in the eyes of the retailer or consumer? In 2014, Mo decided to launch his own premium cigar brand, Patina Cigars. From the start, Mo's biggest challenge has been convincing retailers that his brand is legit and worth carrying. Learn how Mo built his brand and created his cigar blends. Mo also explains why patience is key to every entrepreneurs' pursuit of success.
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Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
In this episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Brandon Oveson shares how he and his business partner turned a challenging life situation into a unique brand. Brandon and his business partner, Kendrick, were once Mormons but left the religion and were branded apostates, which is someone who renounces a religion, political belief or principle. In search of a community to be a part of, both found cigars to provide them both comfort and a group of people they could relate to. Learn how Brandon and Kendrick founded Apostate Cigars and brought it to life during the pandemic with the help of Jochy Blanco and Tabaclaera Palma. Brandon discusses the different Apostate Cigars lines including the Initiatory, Deseret, and the Liahona. Brandon also shares why figuring out your "why" is necessary for success in any business.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
In this episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Chris Doyle and Ben Rotem share the story behind their popular monthly cigar subscription service, Luxury Cigar Club. Learn how they select the cigars for each month's box, why they think it's good for you to smoke cigars you may not be guaranteed to like, and two cigars they've smoked that totally took them by surprise. Watch until the end when they offer advice to any entrepreneur who's just getting started in launching a new product or starting a new business.
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Alexander Berezowski discusses his company, My Cigar Pack. In the past, the only way a person could buy and learn about cigars was to go into a physical store. Now, Alexander's company is delivering cigars directly to people's mailboxes through an innovative monthly cigar subscription service. Learn how Alexander chooses the cigars for his subscription service and some of the things he's learned about people's preferences for cigars today. Alexander also shares some exciting news about My Cigar Pack including new subscription options, websites and collaborations with Jonas Santana (Blackbird Cigar Co.) and Enrique Seijas (Matilde Cigars).
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