VengaDragon

Let’s see what’s inside! Some potentially exciting developments in the world of Nicaraguan cigars await. But first, I want to deliver on my promise from the last episode of the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show. A message from Mark:…

Everyone is using AI now. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini… they are everywhere. But here is the problem: most people are getting terrible results. They type vague questions and get vague answers. They ask for “content” and get generic slop. They treat…

This week’s episode is the Nica Rustica Shade Toro and now onto my Big Ask Hey everyone! I’ve got a big post coming up that I’m really proud of, and I’d love your support to help it make a splash.…

Look, I’m going to be honest with you. VengaDragon Magazine is my baby. My other projects? They’re on cruise control. This is where I’m pouring everything right now, and I’m treating it like the real business it is. But here’s…

I didn’t move to Spain for the culture. I moved because of a ban. In 2011, I was a professional poker player. I was grinding live games and online tables, living that high-speed, high-risk life. Then “Black Friday” hit. Online…

I told myself this week was “boring.” I didn’t travel. I didn’t launch a massive new project. I mostly just stayed home, took care of the cat, and ate chicken and sardines. But then I realized something: I don’t have…

Straight from the cutting board, there is a tool I use in this article, read on. “Slop” vs. Craft We are drowning in “Copy Pasta.” You know exactly what I’m talking about. You open LinkedIn, or X, or a newsletter,…

Our title is a nod to both the classic track and the headline cigar on our list. But before we get to that, stop missing out on the behind-the-scenes action! You need to see what Mark is building over at…

When people see a polished Substack launch with neon graphics, structured columns, and a backlog of content, they assume there is a team behind it. Or at least expensive software. There isn’t. This entire magazine is run by one person,…