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This is a discussion on Another FNG! within the New Puffer Fish Forum forums, part of the The Cigar Lounges at Puff category; Hello from the northern suburbs of Atlanta GA. My name is Jim Luftman, and I am the owner of Blue ...
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Evolving Lead Puffer Fish
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Another FNG!
Hello from the northern suburbs of Atlanta GA.
My name is Jim Luftman, and I am the owner of Blue Havana II Cigars & Gifts in Alpharetta. I've been a regular of Cigar Pass for a couple of years, but this is my first time posting here. I was the typical, occasional cigar smoker (Macanudos a couple of times a year) until about 3 years ago. I discovered I really enjoyed cigars and decided to venture into a cigar shop. Although overwhelmed by all the choices, I decided to stay and ask questions. I'm glad I did! My background is in Customer Support Management and Business Operations Management. About 2 years ago, I was laid off after 16 years working in a Fortune 20 company. I learned that I stayed in one place too long and was unable to find suitable employment, so I had this wild idea to open up a cigar store. I've now been open for 5 months and, although I have no current income, I've found my dream job! I'm only afraid that there is no way I could go back to the corporate life after such freedom. My shop has a well stocked, 250 sq ft humidor, a spacious 400 sq ft lounge with a 55" HDTV and free Wi-fi access. If you are in the area, stop by and introduce yourself. |
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Re: Another FNG!
Welcome to Club Stogie Amigo!
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welcome to the jungle!
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Hello Jim and welcome to CS!
Best of luck with your new "dream job"! |
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Welcome aboard.
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Welcome to the jungle.
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Welcome to the Jungle!
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Hello Jim and welcome to Club Stogie. Dream job, eh? Some guys have all the luck.
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You may be a FNG, but it is obvious the cigar bug bit you on the ass. Now you have a 250sf Humidor! Rock on, that is awesome!! Welcome to the club!
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Hi Jim - welcome to CS! Thanks for the intro and good luck with your store!!
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"A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it." - G.K. Chesterton, Everlasting Man, 1925 |
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Welcome to the jungle.
Got any anejos left Post pics of your place one of these days. Would love to see it.
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Evolving Lead Puffer Fish
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Welcome Jim, and I'm glad to see you've landed in a place of employment that will be enjoyable. I wish I had some ideas about increasing the revenue, but just about every shop owner I've ever encountered found it to be slow process of building a good loyal customer base, but if that can be accomplished, they did very well.
Glad to have you here, and all the best in your new business venture. F. Prefect
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Welcome to the Jungle, Jim!
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Vodka is food....who's hungry? You're welcome, Dave.
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Nice intro and welcome. If I'm ever in that area, I'll be sure to stop by your shop!!
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welcome!, i am visiting newnan, ga this weekend for a wedding. the only saving grace is that i found a local B&M that i just spent about 2 hrs in. what a great store.
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