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JHHolliday Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 12:41 AM EST
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Dudes…
So after enjoying cigars for over 20 years & bugging these guys since ‘16, I am Tucson’s newest tobacconist! I start tomorrow @ 9am @ my local B&M.

I am a cook by trade after being in the I.T. Industry for 20+ years. I took a few years off to “find myself”. Got disillusioned by computers & making other people money. Hiked most of the Appalachian Trail & The Pacific Crest Trail. Lived in Moab in the back of my truck for a couple of months. When I rejoined society I got into to cooking which is something I always wanted to do professionally.

In the back of my mind though I always thought, what would be my dream job and working for a cigar shop just sounded like the perfect place for me. I’ve dedicated a lot of my life to cigars. This is truly a passion to me & what’s better than doing something professionally that you love. As a mentor of mine once said “the secret of happiness is not doing what one likes, but liking what one has to do”. I know I need a paycheck so what better place to finish my career than a cigar shop. I’m 55 now and will most likely retire here.

Anywho…didn’t mean to be so long winded but I wanted to share my joy with you all. Wish me luck guys, gonna be an interesting day!!
deadeyedick Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 7:23 AM EST
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Good luck! Hope it's all you expect it to be.

Which shpo? I'm in Scottsdale and we will be spending a few days in Tucson soon and I may drop by and say hi.
JHHolliday Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 8:33 AM EST
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Thanks man! Anthony’s Cigar Emporium on Campbell/River. I’ll be there Friday-Sunday from open to close (9-9 on Friday/Saturday & 11-6 on Sunday).
Stop by, love to meet you! I’ll be the only one there so you won’t miss me ;)
LeeBot Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 8:54 AM EST
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That sounds like a cool gig. Good luck.

Do you get to smoke on the job?
JHHolliday Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 9:01 AM EST
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Thanks Lee. Yeah we can smoke all day if we choose. Get a pretty decent professional discount as well.
They carry most of my favorite stuff so I’ll for sure be smoking a couple a day @ least.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 9:05 AM EST
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Congrats! Wouldn't be too dreamy if you didn't. The more important question is, do we all qualify for the friends and family discount?

Also, will you be running a specialized 50% off sale for any customer named Al starting May 2nd?
PapaWhiskey Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 9:24 AM EST
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Congratulations Brian, that's awesome! Best of luck.
JHHolliday Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 9:45 AM EST
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Thanks guys!
SOB, of course you all qualify for the F&F discount…in store only ;)
The 50% discount though? Sadly that only applies to people named Brian…lol
BuckyB93 Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 10:20 AM EST
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I think you should expand the business to out to North Central, MA. My little town has a few of open store fronts downtown looking for business to fill them. Sadly, MA tobacco laws/taxes have not made it cigar friendly but I think our town still has one pot shop license available.

Sell some pot in the front and in the secret back room, sell cigars. Kinda like a reverse speakeasy.

NINE!
Palama Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 12:53 PM EST
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JHHolliday wrote:
Thanks guys!
SOB, of course you all qualify for the F&F discount…in store only ;)
The 50% discount though? Sadly that only applies to people named Brian…lol


Ahh, the life of Brian!

Congrats on the dream job JHH / Brian! Applause
rfenst Online
#11 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 1:56 PM EST
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Some of us dream about your job like you did.
But, you are one of a very few Cbid peeps to actually do it.
Hope it works out well!
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#12 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 3:02 PM EST
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Congrats!
DrafterX Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 3:07 PM EST
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DED needs protection.. Mellow
delta1 Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 3:21 PM EST
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Congrats on the dream job...A.C.E. is on my list of places to look when I have space to fill...

my dream job would be judging which centerfold-worthy female is the most skilled at oral sex, while testing mattresses...been checking the want-ads for decades...
Palama Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 5:42 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Congrats on the dream job...A.C.E. is on my list of places to look when I have space to fill...

my dream job would be judging which centerfold-worthy female is the most skilled at oral sex, while testing mattresses...been checking the want-ads for decades...


Don’t give up, don’t ever give up! fog
Stogie1020 Offline
#16 Posted: Sat, Apr 15 2023, 8:56 PM EST
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JHHolliday wrote:
Thanks man! Anthony’s Cigar Emporium on Campbell/River. I’ll be there Friday-Sunday from open to close (9-9 on Saturday & 11-6 on Sunday).
Stop by, love to meet you! I’ll be the only one there so you won’t miss me ;)

Ha, I lived two blocks away from there for about ten years! Congrats on the job, looks like an awesome spot. I wish that shpo was there when I lived there...
JHHolliday Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Apr 16 2023, 12:10 AM EST
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes! First day is in the books and had a blast. 13 hrs & it felt like 6. Day flew by.
Smoked 3 killers cigars and did very well sales wise. Made some nice $ tips wise and seemed everyone liked my recommendations.
Will be back at it tomorrow but time for a little sleep. Thanks again everyone!
izonfire Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Apr 16 2023, 12:39 AM EST
Joined: 12-09-2013
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JHHolliday wrote:
Thanks everyone for the well wishes! First day is in the books and had a blast. 13 hrs & it felt like 6. Day flew by.
Smoked 3 killers cigars and did very well sales wise. Made some nice $ tips wise and seemed everyone liked my recommendations.
Will be back at it tomorrow but time for a little sleep. Thanks again everyone!

I’m sorry, but this sounds too much like TW… Think
Tiver Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Apr 16 2023, 7:39 AM EST
Joined: 08-22-2019
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That sounds like a cool gig. Tucson must have a good demographic for B&M shpo. Best wishes to you on your new adventure.
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