Cigar-Review.com Q&A – Throw 'Em at Me

[KevinG]

Hello Club Stogie Members,

I’m Kevin Godbee, the founder of http://www.cigar-review.com. My site was also purchased by Jon Caputo.

I was made aware of the Q&A threads running on the other two boards and thought it was a good idea. So, here I am. I haven’t been a member here in the past because of the time constraints of running a business. However, I do have great respect for this site and the loyal community it has established.

A brief introduction:

I am a musician, cigar smoker and Internet Entrepreneur. I have been smoking cigars for over 10 years. I have been in marketing, sales and advertising my whole life, and in the Internet business for 8 years in various niches. I love to cook, and like long walks on the beach with a well-endowed Cuban chick … and my favorite color is blue. ;-)

Cigar Review has been one of my most successful websites. It was launched in 2005 and quickly became a well known online presence.

Since we will be evolving into a new master forum I thought an introduction and Q&A would be a good idea. Jon actually pointed me to the threads on CL and CS.

I have been a mod and admin of several boards in different industries before I started Cigar Review. When I manage a board I try to mold and shape it into the same manner that I run all aspects of my life.

- Fun, easy-going, friendly, smart, and respectful with lots of good, cool people.

I take pride in the site I created in Cigar Review, just like you all take pride in your community here at Club Stogie. I try to keep a little bit of humbleness and feet on the ground too. I am always honest and tell it like it is.

That said, please feel free to throw me any questions. There are almost no questions I won’t answer.

[bigkev77]

Welcome!!!!!! Glad you guys are doing these Q&A threads. It is too early to think of a question, but still wanted to say welcome.

[bigkev77]

I thought of one. What are you guys doing in the way of troop support?

[KevinG]

Originally Posted by bigkev77

I thought of one. What are you guys doing in the way of troop support?

We are definitely 100% going to be supporting the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Specifics will be announced in the near future.

[skibumdc]

I noticed some other sites don't have a section for Box Splits, Want to Buy (WTB), Want to Trade (WTT) or Want to Sell (WTS).

Will the new puff.com have a section for things like this?

[KevinG]

Originally Posted by skibumdc

I noticed some other sites don't have a section for Box Splits, Want to Buy (WTB), Want to Trade (WTT) or Want to Sell (WTS).

Will the new puff.com have a section for things like this?

There is a box split and "Bomb" section on CR.

Yes. Puff will have this.

[skibumdc]

Originally Posted by KevinG

There is a box split and "Bomb" section on CR.

Yes. Puff will have this.

Thanks man.

[rsamos]

Hi Kevin - thanks for coming over and starting the thread.

Are you going to remain active in the collective community once the changes are implemented?

Randy

[KevinG]

Originally Posted by rsamos

Hi Kevin - thanks for coming over and starting the thread.

Are you going to remain active in the collective community once the changes are implemented?

Randy

Yes I am. As part of my arrangement with Puff I have a one year contract, so I will be here at least that long, if not longer.

[md4958]

are you brining the cigar babes?

[KevinG]

Abso-freakin-lutly!



I actually have a bunch of shoots I did that were never published. So there will be a bunch of new stuff when the new site is launched.

[KevinG]

One of my other favorite girls.

[Smokin Gator]

Thanks for the update. I am glad there will be a box split/WTS/WTB section.

[gary106334]

Howdy Kevin.

[RGD]

Originally Posted by KevinG

Yes I am. As part of my arrangement with Puff I have a one year contract, so I will be here at least that long, if not longer.

Aside from the cigar babes - which hey, is quite enough for me - what exactly is your role in puff? Are you designing, running, etc etc - the site?



Ron