“ How does a man fleeing with his
family from the Iranian Revolution
find himself with one of the world’s
most recognizable cigar shops?
Through very hard work, total love
of his profession, being generous to a
fault and yes, a little bit of luck.
My dearest friend, Edward Sahakian,
possesses all of the above. But he has
one other quality that has set this
very successful businessman apart
from his peers. He’s a real family
man. Davidoff’s of London didn’t
just happen on the back of one man.
It came to its popularity with the
help of some very special people: his
wonderful wife Greta, standing by
Edward’s side in the beginning of the
journey and to this day still helping out
in the shop when needed; his beautiful
daughter Caroline who you will find
on certain days helping out again with
the business administration side; and
his handsome son Eddie, ever present,
making sure his dad enjoys the shop a
little more and works a little less.
Mention tobacco to Edward and he will
smile the smile of a man who knows
every facet of his trade. Mention his
family, or better yet, his grandchildren
and he will smile the smile of a man
truly blessed.”
Bill Frio
Friend and customer. California.
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