News&ViewsPodcast | Tobacco Asia - InterTabac

By: Glenn Anthony John | InterTabac - Messe Dortmund
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  • The series "Tobacco & Vape, News & Views, presented by Business Insights of InterTabac/ InterSupply and Tobacco Asia magazine" is a podcast series with host Thomas Schmid, contributing editor of Tobacco Asia magazine.
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Episodes
  • TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #38

    TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #38
    Nov 11 2024
    The episode features an engaging interview between Thomas Schmid and Emily Sahakian, co-founder of the premium cigar brand, Chateau Diadem. The remarkable growth of Chateau Diadem is underpinned by its success at various trade exhibitions and the dedication of its two founders, Emily and her cousin, Thierry Farah. Emily shares the backstory of the brand, revealing her and her cousin’s lifelong passion for cigars, their playful childhood experiences, and the eventual realization of their dream to create their own brand. She elaborates on initial obstacles and how the brand evolved from a white-label production to being manufactured in its own custom factory. The conversation highlights Chateau Diadem’s various cigar formats, the significance of quality control, and the brand’s expansion into the U.S. market. Emily offers encouraging advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the cigar industry and emphasizes the importance of being open to feedback and continually striving for excellence.
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    30 mins
  • TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #37

    TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #37
    Oct 16 2024
    He discusses the challenges he faced, such as gaining clients' trust and overcoming initial slow business years. He emphasizes the importance of repeat business over short-term profits, sharing that his company's success is reflected in returning customers. He highlights the strategic partnerships Prestige Leaf has with various international merchants and emphasizes the importance of aligning common objectives with them. The conversation also touches on the company’s Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, including a commitment to supporting sports, arts, education, and community programs. Zafer talks about fis future plans for Prestige Leaf, including expanding into more tobacco-growing countries and possibly diversifying into the food industry. The interview concludes with Zafer's advice to newcomers in the tobacco industry and his final thoughts on the importance of treating farmers as partners rather than mere suppliers.
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    18 mins
  • TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #36

    TobaccoAsia/ InterTabac Podcast #36
    Sep 9 2024
    The interview discusses Rebellion Cigars, a niche company founded in the UK by Mandi and Shaun Wilkinson in 2019, covering the company’s inception, Shaun Wilkinson’s passion for cigars, and the significant challenges faced entering the exclusive cigar market. Host Thomas Schmid also picks Wilkinson’s brains about the production process in a factory in Honduras and the development of Rebellion Cigars’ unique cigar blends. Wilkinson explains the distinctive pink branding and his strategy of naming cigars after favorite rock songs, as well as the launches of a special country music-themed range for the US market and upcoming limited editions. The episode wraps with mentions of Rebellion Cigars’ global reach and its presence on various online platforms for marketing.
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    18 mins

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