Stolen Throne 919 Torpedo
This week’s episode is the Stolen Throne 919 Torpedo and now onto my Glad to see , , , , and many others tuning into the live video! MITMCIGAR Want to watch live? Check the tutorial The Meet in the…
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Venga! The Most Important Tool in the Forge: The Shelf
We have spent this week in The Scale doing a 48-hour experiment, using tools and tactics to sharpen our work. We’ve always talked about efficiency, optimization, and getting things done and we did them the best we could. But as…
Denim, Diamonds, and The One-Eyed King | The Hoard V4
I retired from their logos. I am building my own in public. If you want to build authority, you can’t look like a billboard for someone else’s brand. You need your own uniform. You need your own skin. VengaDragon is…
Good Cigar News. Mid December Releases
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:…
The C.I.G.A.R. Method: Stop Writing Prompts, Start Rolling Them
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…
Nica Rustica Shade Toro
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.…
A 48-Hour Growth Experiment
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…
The Spain Effect: How a New Yorker Learned to Wait in Line
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…
The Art of the Pivot | The Hoard Vol. 4
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…
Stop the Slop: The High Cost of Low-Effort Content
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,…