Oliva

[skipper]

Ongoing, what will be the relationship between NUB & Oliva? I know Oliva is making the cigars for you. But this isn't like another line like the "S" or the "V". Looks more like the relationship between Ashton & Fuente.
Will Oliva be marketing and distributing the Nub? Or will Sam & his team of Nubs?

[matt257]

Ongoing, what will be the relationship between NUB & Oliva? I know Oliva is making the cigars for you. But this isn't like another line like the "S" or the "V". Looks more like the relationship between Ashton & Fuente.
Will Oliva be marketing and distributing the Nub? Or will Sam & his team of Nubs?

oooo, good question!!

[poriggity]

Very good questions Skip... :) Can't wait to find out!
Scott

[Sam Leccia]

Ongoing, what will be the relationship between NUB & Oliva? I know Oliva is making the cigars for you. But this isn't like another line like the "S" or the "V". Looks more like the relationship between Ashton & Fuente.
Will Oliva be marketing and distributing the Nub? Or will Sam & his team of Nubs?

Our relationship will be a VERY close one.

The agreement is to have Oliva make, and distribute the line. They are deeply invested in this brand. However it is seperate from the Oliva line. This is a concept of mine that the Oliva's were excited enough to support.

All orders will go through Oliva, and all Oliva reps will be selling this line as well.

But all marketing, and branding decisions will go through me, as it is my brand.




this either helps, or has you more confused!

[skipper]

it answers a lot of questions... thanks.
(now I know I can pressure a few frineds for some :P )

[Phantom57]

So--brand manager for Oliva, or owner of the NUb brand?

[tx_tuff]

Sounds to me owner! Read again what he said above. "This is a concept of mine that the Oliva's were excited enough to support." I think SUPPORT being the key word here.

[poriggity]

But all marketing, and branding decisions will go through me, as it is my brand.


I think this says it best.. its HIS brand, and Oliva is supporting it with him.

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

Thanks Sam!!:)

[mrgatorman]

Sam...this has to be exciting as hell for you...what kind of marketing background do you have and what ideas are you hoping to incorporate into this line?

[Mark]

I need to get ahold of my Oliva rep ASAP!!! Or atleast get Bulz back to the next herf to mooch some from him!!! Dave, I still owe you, my credit cards have been on fire from being swiped so much ever sinc you brought that box of V lanceros to LI!!! Your killing me man!!!

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

I need to get ahold of my Oliva rep ASAP!!! Or atleast get Bulz back to the next herf to mooch some from him!!! Dave, I still owe you, my credit cards have been on fire from being swiped so much ever sinc you brought that box of V lanceros to LI!!! Your killing me man!!!

Yeah!! Those were great!! :)

[Dave Wagner]

SHHHHH! Those Lanceros were swiped out of Sam's stock! Now he'll probably send you both back to the end of the mooch line!

We have some bridges to rebuild now gentlemen. :cool:

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

SHHHHH! Those Lanceros were swiped out of Sam's stock! Now he'll probably send you both back to the end of the mooch line!

We have some bridges to rebuild now gentlemen. :cool:

I'll have to talk to Rob about setting up the next L.I. Herf! :D

[Sam Leccia]

SHHHHH! Those Lanceros were swiped out of Sam's stock! Now he'll probably send you both back to the end of the mooch line!

We have some bridges to rebuild now gentlemen. :cool:

Duelly noted.

[Rah55]

Hi Sam,

Just curious. How did you get your start with Oliva in the first place?

Anybody fill your job yet??? I have a resume ;-)

[Ian Hummel]

Hi Sam,

Just curious. How did you get your start with Oliva in the first place?

Anybody fill your job yet??? I have a resume ;-)

I did. :)

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

Doers anyone know who has taken over for Bulz' area?

[tx_tuff]

I did. :)

Hey ian, I got to meet Bulz (Dave) last night for thr first time. He had a ton of great things to say about you, and thank you are really kicking butt out there and bringing in a lot of new business! I just want to say congrats and give you a pat on the back! keep up the good work.

[Ian Hummel]

Thanks for the kind words Frank. Having the opportunity to work for Oliva truely was a dream come true. I've been putting everything I have into this company and they have welcomed me in with open arms. It really means a lot to me when people give me compliments like that. All I can do is continue to work hard and produce and promote the brand to the best of my ability.

Sam has an amazing product and myself as well as the other reps are all looking forward to launching it nationwide.

[tobacmon]

This is a great thing and I'm sure Sam is very pumped for his new line to hit the B & M's. I personally can't wait to try your new cigar and in hopes of purchasing at the local B & M soon!

[Chip19]

What a blast that would be!!

[bigb123]

Like I said in a previous forum, I'm going to put the pressure on my local B&M's to make sure they get some of these from their Oliva rep as soon as they're released. Oliva's are probably my favorite cigar, so I've extremely excited about the NUbs. Sam, since I haven't had the pleasure of being "NUbbed" yet, can you tell me if the blend is similar to the serie O, G, or V Olivas? I'm a big fan of both the G & V, with the V probably being my favorite under $10 cigar on the market.

[Rah55]

I did. :)

Lucky BOTL!!!!

[Cyrann]

Good question Skip and thanks to everyone that answered questions in here (Sam and Ian), because the better portion of my questions were answered in here. On stop shopping so to speak!