The Cigar Table | So You Wanna Get Into the Cigar Industry? Episode 3 | Where You Get Your Inventory

In this episode of So You Wanna Get Into the Cigar Industry, we get into one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of the business: Where are you actually getting your inventory from, and what kind of problems come with it? This one was not filmed in a polished office or a perfect setup. I shot it sitting in my wife’s Jeep while on shift at my day medic job, with background noise and real life happening around me. That is part of the point. Building something in this industry does not always happen under perfect conditions. Sometimes you make the time where you can, and you keep moving. In this episode, I talk about: buying direct from manufacturers buying through distribution opening order minimums supplier expectations display requirements tying up too much money too early the realities of high-risk payment processing and what happens when you buy cigars your market does not actually want This is not fantasy talk. This is operator talk. If you want to get into the cigar industry, you need to understand that sourcing inventory is not just about finding product. It is about managing cash, shelf space, relationships, terms, risk, and market fit. Because buying cigars is easy. Buying the right cigars, the right way, for the right business model is where people get hurt. If you are serious about getting into retail, online cigar sales, wholesale, distribution, or the cigar industry in general, this episode is for you. This content is intended for adults 21 years of age and older and is provided for educational, commentary, and cultural discussion purposes only. It may include discussion of premium cigars, cigar craftsmanship, cigar reviews, cigar retail, and cigar industry topics. This video is not intended to promote tobacco use, and premium cigars are not a safer alternative to cigarettes. Tobacco use carries known health risks. Viewer discretion is advised. Brought to you by TDM Cigars — where legacy is earned, one cigar at a time And NPS Design Studio — Design and Conquer #TDMCigars #TheCigarTable #CigarIndustry #CigarBusiness #PremiumCigars #NPSDesignStudio