I owned a building products company that sold windows, siding, roofing, etc to contractors. Two years ago I had to close my doors because construction in NJ just died. So I decided to open another business. I started a property management company and I did some real estate to try and make ends meet. I hated it. I started applying to different cigar manufacturers looking for a sales job. I got a job with a upstart new cigar company, Manifiesto Cigars. Great smoke. 100% Dominican Puro. My problem is that they weren't ready for my energy level and ideas. The very first sales call I made for them was to a new B&M in my town. I hit it off with the owner and he offered me a job. Long story short, yesterday he hired me full time. This might be the first time in my life that I am doing exactly what I want to do to make a living. I can't wait to start. This will be the first time that I can honestly say that I will jump out if bed every morning and look forward to going to work. I feel like a new man. Life is good...
Here's my story...
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brandoncpm
BoM Nov '13
Congrats on the new job man.
Agentskull
BoM Feb 14
You know, it's not always how much money your making. If you can go to work happy. Come home happy. Is that all you really can ask from a job? congrats
Joey, live the dream brother. That sounds like an awesome opportunity for you.
King Kill 33
BoM Dec '13
Good for you Joe. Not a lot of people find it easy getting out of bed in the morning for that reason. I love my job 9 days out of 10, but I really don't have a lot of BS to put up with. Keep us posted bro!
KK33
KK33
This industry is very hard to get in. I applied for every cigar job I could find. Everything from outside sales to working the register. I sent out letters of introduction to many of the manufacturers. If any if you guys are ever in Wall, NJ, come check me out at Beachouse Cigars. Awesome selection and a nice lounge with a huge TV.
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
Awesome story Joey!
If you're doing what you love them work is never a 4 letter word. It's great to hear that you landed a gig that makes you happy. Life is good sometimes!!
If you're doing what you love them work is never a 4 letter word. It's great to hear that you landed a gig that makes you happy. Life is good sometimes!!
Absolutely wonderful bro! Can't imagine being happy to go to work.... :lookaroun
Big congrats! I keep tryin to get into my fav local b&m but I get brushed off with they dont like hiring customers. Quite a quandary cause of all the shops around me i wont go to any other haha. Again congrats and enjoy