Norm Kopesky on Cigars, Business & Appleton Cigar (Hour 1)

About this episode

Norm Kopesky discusses the cigar industry and running Appleton Cigar with hosts Pete and Greg.

Norm Kopesky, co-owner of Appleton Cigar, joins Pete and Greg to talk cigars, the culture around them, and what it’s like running a specialty business. From favorite smokes to how the cigar world has changed over the years, Norm shares stories from behind the counter and what keeps people coming back. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm and our Facebook Relevant links from this hour: Appleton Cigar Website Appleton Cigar Facebook Page Guest: Norm Kopesky

People in this episode

Hosts: Pete Schwaba, Greg Bach

Guest: Norm Kopesky

Topics covered

• cigars
• business
• cigar culture
• specialty business
• Appleton Cigar

Keywords

• cigars
• Appleton Cigar
• business
• cigar culture
• smokes
• specialty business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Appleton Cigar

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