Deep Cuts Live

In this latest Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Tony Bellatto shares his story of entrepreneurship and what inspired him to start so many businesses. Learn how Tony got into the coffee-making business, how he launched his own Rosé wine product, and the steps he took to create his own premium cigar brand. Tony also gives advice to others who are considering launching their own businesses and why you shouldn't be afraid to fail.

In this all new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Ben Wills shares how she built her social media management and curation business centered around premium cigars. Learn what it really takes to become an influencer and how Ben organizes her day and approaches content creation. Ben also discusses her take on the role of women in today's cigar industry.

In this episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Pierre Jebian shares how he went from performing on stage as a music artist to leading the creative efforts and U.S. division of HumidifGroup USA. Learn how his company is bringing NFC technology to the very traditional cigar industry and making smart packaging. He also shares some of the other tech-based and creative solutions his company is introducing to other cigar industry projects. 

In this all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Kevin Nicholas shares his story of intrigue and magic. Learn what steps he took to become a magician and how he became a leading mentalist who's entertained celebrities like Ozzy Osborne. Kevin also shares how you can captivate an audience and what you need to do to wake up happy every day.

In this all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live, Jon Huber shares how he escaped the nightmare of a boring 9-to-5 and found his passion in the premium cigar world. Learn how Jon embraced curiosity to drive him to learn more about cigars and how that curiosity led him to CAO and later on to found his own company, Crowned Heads. Jon also shares the many ways he uses Crowned Heads to express his creativity.

In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Omar de Frias explains why he left behind a career in NASA to go all-in on his premium cigar brand, Fatello Cigars. Learn what the entrepreneurial journey was like for de Frias, how he built brand awareness for his product and how he discovered and embracing his "why."

In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Pedro Gomez explains how he went from making saddles in Nicaragua to working for the market disruptors, Drew Estate. Learn how Pedro grasped opportunities as they presented themselves to him. Learn how Pedro learned new skills to become a key member of the Drew Estate team and his advice for others looking to disrupt their respective industries. Pedro also shares news of the revamped Drew Estate Barn Smoker program and details of two of Drew Estate's latest releases, the Undercrown 10 and the 20 Acre Farm.

In the latest Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Brian Desind shares the story how he went from making catchy music to shaking up the cigar industry with the launch of Privada Cigar Club. Learn how this collector of cigars took on traditional methods of marketing and applied what he learned about story telling and branding from the music industry to sell and promote cigars. Towards the end of the interview, he shares two ways anyone can practice "communal commerce."

In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Jonas Santana explains how he turned rejection into a business. Santana explains the steps he took to launch Blackbird Cigar Co. and how taking a more personable approach accelerated his brand's growth. In addition to sharing how he grew his Instagram audience to 17K without buying a single follower, Santana explains why your motivation for a business shouldn't always be profit. 

In this latest episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid, Jeremy Casdagli shares how he used obstacles and failure to build a successful premium cigar brand with an international presence. Learn how Jeremy tapped into his family's unique history with Cuba and tobacco to build his own brand and what he's learned along the way. Also watch until the end when he offers advice to those looking to sell luxury product.