As part of the announcement regarding Swisher International’s acquisition of Drew Estate, halfwheel was able to get statements from four members of the company’s executive team. Some of the quotes were used in our story regarding the deal, but we figured we would share with you each of their complete statements, unedited. Jonathan Drew, co-founder of Drew Estate: “Fuck Making The List, Make The Legacy” is a fundamental business approach that should be taught at Wharton Business school in the first year curriculum. Dive a bit deeper into the meaning of my ragged little slogan and see that it’s the vision of “Rebirth” – embracing creativity, passion, and wisdom to combine thoughts, develop innovation and ultimately change the game. Our new relationship with Swisher International is exciting to me because it’s a game changer. It’s a blended approach that embraces forward philosophy, motion, and time. On a deeply personal level, this decision allows me, as an artist, to reject stress and focus solely on passion. Drew Estate remains fully committed to the premium cigar industry and have demonstrated this from day one. I love the culture and have stood shoulder to shoulder with the industry’s complete, total, core – both ...
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