How To Run A Successful Cigar Bar In A Competitive Market - Interview with Acere Cigar Lounge

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Welcome back to another episode of the Stickmen Podcast!
Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Brian T., the owner of Acere Lounge, and we got to talking about all things cigars, whiskey, and business.
Brian shares what it was like to open a business right before COVID hit and how he’s managed to stay afloat and keep business running throughout the pandemic. We go through the process of opening his lounge and what challenges he’s faced along the way.
We discuss his background as an entrepreneur and how he’s incorporated the lessons he’s learned in his career to succeed in a competitive market. And finally, we cover the culture and community he’s been able to cultivate on this journey because, as we know, the stick has a beautiful way of bringing people together regardless of their backgrounds.
Find a moment to take it easy and join us for this sip and puff conversation!
Key Takeaways:
Intro (00:00)
Opening up during COVID times (03:00)
Why Brian loves cigars so much (06:45)
The process of opening his lounge (15:00)
Blending dining and cigar smoking (22:50)
The most popular stick they have(27:12)
His background as an entrepreneur (35:25)
The power of building a community (43:10)
What’s coming up for the future of Acere Cigar lounge (47:00)
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Additional Resources:
🥃 Check out Acere Cigar Lounge at acerecigar.com/
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[@jimmyc8019]

Just came up on my algorithm, love your concept enough to where I got an account to subscribe. Good job.

[@PuffSipChat]

Appreciate that so much Jimmy! 🔥💨💨💨

[@ojackson370z]

Subbed!!! Was searching around for cigar lounge starter advice and ran across this page. Loved the vibe so much I’m a subscriber

[@PuffSipChat]

Sweet!!! Thanks so much!

[@c0mpoot3rn3rd]

Cool convo, would love to see more insight like this. Especially on struggles, financing, how they marketed, etc. Thanks

[@PuffSipChat]

Thank you and working on that!!!!

[@DrNWA1]

Great interview. I have been to this lounge a couple of times. Always a wonderful experience.

[@PuffSipChat]

100% Agreed... Incredible sticks, food and drinks!

[@masonmcknight5866]

I’ve watched this a few times, love it

[@PuffSipChat]

Thank you Mason! BT is a great dude!

[@jamesedwards4243]

Great interview! This is my first time watching your material and I enjoyed it.

[@PuffSipChat]

Thank you James! Really appreciate you watching!

[@PuffSipChat]

+James Edwards 💨🥃💬

[@Da1Prophessor]

Some real Tampa boys… the Caribbean is home but Tampa is the spot I always wanted to settle back down at👍🏽🥃👊🏽🇰🇳🇻🇮 I was stationed at MacDill AFB and fell in love with the Tampa Bay Area…

[@PuffSipChat]

Nice! Yeah, spent plenty of time hanging at some of the bar’s around MacDill. Ran into plenty of you folks back in the day. Always a good time!

[@CapitalG222]

Thanks for this!!!

[@PuffSipChat]

Thank you!

[@ShirtlessMike321]

i saw a fight in A Cigar lounge before. i wont mention the shop or the event but it was a party and they were regulars who couldnt handle their liquor so they got kicked out for the night LOL

[@PuffSipChat]

💨🥃💬

[@spooledsol]

Very informative and down to earth

[@PuffSipChat]

Thank you!!!

[@chrisdupree215]

Great interview Gents!!!

[@PuffSipChat]

Thanks man!

[@linal2068]

Please make a video about marketing your place to bring foot traffic

[@PuffSipChat]

This is a great idea!!!!! We are on it!

[@Bumpybbq]

Dope interview.... I'm looking to start mobile cigar business

[@PuffSipChat]

Nice! What city are you in? I know a couple of successful mobile lounges... great business!

[@rawcircoking]

I live in massachusetts and thought of the same thing.

[@DonCarlosHormozi]

I love the lounge's name!!!! Que bola acere????

[@PuffSipChat]

💨🥃💬

[@tinapippens953]

What was your cigar start up cost to open?

[@PuffSipChat]

Good question….. I’ll ask him and come back.

[@rwilson40]

🔥🔥🔥Interview! I'm a Tampa product as well.. #RobinsonHigh

[@PuffSipChat]

Robinson??? Wow, small world! Had many hoops battles with Robinson High School back in the day. I'm an Armwood High guy!

[@ronfaircloth8717]

Kind of a waste of time as this appears to be a chitchat video

[@PuffSipChat]

Hey Ron - Thanks for checking us out and appreciate the feedback regardless of what it is. Hopefully we’ll do something that resonates with you better in the future.