Episode 182: Rob Blumenthal of Tradecraft Cigars
From Simply Stogies by James Giehm
June 5, 2026 · 1h 39m · Episode 261
About this episode
James and Jimmy interview Rob Blumenthal about his family's history in the tobacco business and insights from owning Tradecraft Cigars.
James and Jimmy sit down with one of the owners and founder of Tradecraft Cigars, Rob Blumenthal. Rob talks about his family's five generation in the tobacco business, something that started during the Civil War era with his family selling tobacco and cigars. The trio discuss what Rob has learned from owning a cigar company, how he approaches events, choosing to grow organically, and much more. Rob's family also owns the Tinder Box, which gives Rob a unique perspective on the cigar industry. We found the conversation fascinating, and we hope you do too!
People in this episode
Hosts: James Giehm, Jimmy
Guest: Rob Blumenthal
Topics covered
- cigar industry
- tobacco business
- family legacy
- entrepreneurship
- events
Keywords
- cigars
- tobacco
- Tradecraft Cigars
- Rob Blumenthal
- entrepreneurship
- family business
- Civil War
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tradecraft Cigars, Tinder Box
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