Rich Schefren explains how cigars became central to his relationships, friendships, and business deals. He credits them with opening doors professionally and personally, though he acknowledges the health trade-offs involved.
Smoking cigars changed my life. Here's why you should maybe consider the habit of smoking them. Look, cigars are not the most healthy thing in the world, but they have amazing other benefits. I even have a picture up in my office of the first cigar I ever smoked at the age of six. You see, growing up, my dad smoked cigars. Then as a teenager, I used to hang out with members of the mafia and they smoked cigars. So by default, I smoked them too. The reason I think it's the best thing in the world is because of the experiences that I've had and, and the friends I've made that would have never occurred had I not smoked cigars. I met my first wife at a cigar bar. She was the manager of that cigar bar. And that's where we met one of my closest friends who's passed away, George Jackson. We bonded over cigars. He had some sentimental value to the cigar that I first offered him, and he just took it as a sign from the universe that we were meant to be friends. My relationship with my mentor, Mark Ford, became strong over cigars. And it's not just limited to relationships. Mark and I used to meet at a cigar bar every Tuesday and Friday night. These smoking sessions were not just about enjoying a good cigar. They were also about brainstorming and discussing businesses and discussing business ideas. One of these ideas was the automated webinar, which revolutionized our business, revolutionized our industry, and led to major successes in both our business and a change in the whole industry. You see, cigars have been invaluable to me in my life, and while I know it's not healthy, I don't really care and I still love it.
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