Today we host Jack Kenley who contracts as a flight instructor. Retired baseball player and current aviator looking to expand his knowledge and experience in cigar and aviation. Gary and Jack talk shop while Tina talks about cigar lounges in the Valley and the charity of the cigar community towards cigar newbies. 

Location of Podcast: Fumar, 2010 W Parkside Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027

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John, a retired veteran and special forces serviceman, talks about his first smoke and favorite cigars.  He also explains how he went from a $4500 investment to a 7-figure junk removal business and the importance of doing research. In addition, he explains how and when business owners and entrepreneurs should enlist the help of mentors. Gary shares the similarities of airplane sales business and junk removal business. 

In Part II, John explains his organizational goals. 

Gary and John share war stories. 

Check out JP at https://jpsjunkremoval.com/

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Within this episode, we learn more about the airplane sales business from co-host Gary and the importance of situational awareness. 

Location of Event: https://www.hotelangleterre.ch/en/home (Gary's most memorable cigar lounge, the Leopard Lounge , and hotel experience while employed as an airplane salesman). 

Fact Check: Men in Morocco do in fact have to serve at least 12 months in the military as part of the citizenship (between ages 19-25). 

In case you are curious, folks can check out the map: https://communitycrimemap.com/

This episode was recorded at Churchill's in Scottsdale, AZ in June 2025. 

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Continuing the conversation on business ventures, Tony illustrates how he has been mentored throughout his early adulthood ("Rich Dad" scenario) which helped to develop his business acumen. 

We then discuss AI and self-driving cars...has it become sentient and how will we adapt and/or harness its power. 

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Tina talks finding cigar lounges in the Valley (Phoenix-Scottsdale). Gary is surprisingly safe after a business trip turns into a coup and Travis represents for the Next-Gen Aficionados.

Special Mentions: 

• South America - The official language of Uruguay is Uruguayan Spanish... 
• Belgrade turmoil- In the 1999's, there were airstrikes due to ethnic wars (google it yourself) 
• Andalusian Bull Lfd: Named after the Andalusia region (Ronda) in Spain known for bullfighting. Even so, there are two main places to find this cattle; where one is raised for bull-fighting and the the other is not. 

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In Part 1, special guest Tony talks venturing from hooka to cigars and his favorite picks. Tina discusses balancing drinks with cigars and Gary keeps us honest about planes and the sanity of a good smoke. 

In Part 2, Tony shares how he's been a serial entrepreneur since 22 and how its shaped his outlook on business within an evolving economic landscape.  He shares some insight about the cannibus business and working with mentors and family who continue to shape his mastery of business growth and investment. 

Part II airs on June 24th!

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Ryan talks his first time smoking a cigar, what new cigar enthusiasts should expect and wrapper, filler, binder. 

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