Today we’d like to introduce you to Xavier Marrufo.
Xavier, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Started my cigar company in high school, I legally couldn’t even purchase a cigar when I started the company. Started peddling cigars in small hotels, small bars and restaurants or marina markets. Now we are the leading cigar company that specializes in implementing 5-star cigar programs in hotels, Resorts, casinos, steak houses, golf courses and cruise ships. Clients such as Ritz Carlton’s, W Hotels, St. Regis, Mandarin Orientals, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Hyatt, MGM PROPERTIES, NIKKI Beach, etc… Forbes rated and winner of the Triple A five diamond award for amenity offered in hotel resort and casinos.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Definitely not smooth, it’s been a rocky road during a category five hurricane. Lol.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
I’m involved in every aspect of the business, but I gain new clients and retain existing clients. We are known for having our cigars in all the high-end hotels and casinos. What sets us apart is we are the largest and most credible in this space. A lot of other companies have come and went when they realize how challenging this is.
What were you like growing up?
Great upbringing, but interesting. My mother is Cuban and my father is Mexican. They met in Miami in the 80’s. I lived in Cancun, Mexico for the first five years of my life then moved to Miami permanently when my younger brother was diagnosed with Autism. Definitely challenging people assumed it was for me but I took everything pretty good.
Pricing:
- XM fresh hand rolled 8.99
- XM GIGAR ROLLING EVENTS START AT $500
- XM GENUINE RATED 94 $25.00
Contact Info:
- Website: XMcigarCo.com
- Phone: 9546085476
- Email: x@xmcigarco.com
- Instagram: XM cigars
Image Credit:
Privledge Media, Red Eye
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