El Presidente Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I was having a glass of wine last Thursday in Sydney with Dag Holmboe when we got into a discussion of what HSA is doing right and wrong with its global marketing. I made the point that HSA marketing is making a mistake focusing on '"exclusivity" & "luxury" and should focus on "Excellence" because people who smoke Cuban cigars come from all walks of life but in my experience they share a common trait..."Excellence". They are generally the best teachers, cab drivers, painters, carpenters, sparky's, doctors or allied professionals. A love of Cuban cigars and "Excellence" is what they share. This was brought home to me this morning when I found out Elie (maalouly on FOH) and his Randem media team last week won the Sydney Business Awards 2009. I was only at his offices in Sydney having a great cigar night a few weeks ago and witnessed first hand his hospitality but also the magnificent professionalism and dedication of his entire team. Congratulations Elie :clap:
maalouly Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Thank you Rob! didn't expect a thread about it. Just to everyone who owns a business or is thinking of starting one, just do it and beleive in yourself and in your dreams. Don't listen to what others might tell you, if you know it's right and it's going to work give it 200%. Business is hard work but also very rewarding. Again thank you Rob and to the FOH community, I have learnt so much by reading several posts, and also learnt few tricks from Rob's marketing tricks LOL!
Guest rob Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Wow! Just saw this. Mucho and emphatic congratulations, Elie! I'm very happy for you.
maalouly Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Thank you guys! I really appreciate your support and kind words.
asmith Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Well done mate, I wonder if Czars has won any business awards?
maalouly Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Well done mate, I wonder if Czars has won any business awards? LOL the award you've won is having us FOH members around
zuma Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Thank you Rob! didn't expect a thread about it. Just to everyone who owns a business or is thinking of starting one, just do it and beleive in yourself and in your dreams. Don't listen to what others might tell you, if you know it's right and it's going to work give it 200%. Business is hard work but also very rewarding. Congratulations!!! I am certain that it is a well-deserved honour, earned on the basis of vision, hard work and responsibility! Best wishes and many successes for the future.
kjellfrick Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Very well done and very well deserved, I'm sure! Best wishes for the future of your business!
Padrino Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Elie !!! :clap: Well done !, I guess all those months in India were for a good reason after all...
maalouly Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Thank you again .. our next venture is Europe and Abu Dahbi followed with hopefully North American New York
maalouly Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Elie !!! :clap: Well done !, I guess all those months in India were for a good reason after all... HAHA you bet they were! India has helped us alot with our fast growth and we are very lucky to have some of the best working for us.
Padrino Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Elie, switch out of "corporate" mode........you're in a forum dammit !!!
maalouly Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Elie, switch out of "corporate" mode........you're in a forum dammit !!! 4 mins to go and i'll switch off LOL
Smooth Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Mate congratulations! I've been working on starting a new business myself for the past six months and am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, great to see a fellow FOH reap some accolades from completing the journey. Inspiring stuff!
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