I typically stay dormant on the forums, however I had an experience a few nights ago that's definitely worth a share:
Around 10pm, I was closing up my electronics repair store in OKC when I got a strange text message from a PA number. At QuickFix (my store), we do a great deal of out-of-state business.. so I reply.
Turns out that that Phil, Ben, & Bryan from the VapeXhale team were on their way to the LA Cannabis Cup from Philly, and just so happened to stop over in Oklahoma City en route to LA. The guys were simply looking for something to do for the night while they were in my city, and decided to hit me up for a local's recommendation.
I invited them out to The Other Room, one of my favorite spots to grab a drink in The Paseo, one of OKC's hip art districts. We finally met up, introduced ourselves, and conversed over some craft brews.
It didn't take long to befriend these blokes, they are truly some of the most genuinely friendly people I've had an opportunity to meet. OKC is known as "The Big Friendly," and they were definitely giving off some "Brotherly Love."
You can definitely tell how passionate and enthusiastic these guys are about the Cloud. As a business owner and entrepreneur, I could definitely tell that I was in the hand of professionals. The team is all about continous improvement, these guys are very sharp & on-point.
After a few beers, with the exception of Ben who was bequeathed the title of D.D, I invited the guys back to my home. They were so eager to see a Cloud "in the wild."
For someone who has watched the Cloud go from fantasy to fruition over the past 4 years, having the guys who built a product that I use on a daily basis sitting in my office was indeed something special. Watching these guys marvel at how I use my Evo, gathering feedback, giving tips, was all a testament to this company's culture. I've worked with a lot of start-ups, but these guys are unique. They all have college degrees in their hands, yet they are pursuing their passions to make an revolutionary vaporizer, this troupe is highly skilled & talented.
I absolutely love my Cloud, and the three months that I was without it was rough. Anyone reading this knows it's difficult to use anything else, because this is HANDS DOWN, the best vaporizer the world has ever seen. After spending an evening with these guys, it's very evident how intimate the relationship is with the product and the very real people behind it. These guys have so much potential, I am stoked to follow them through every other iteration of the Cloud and any other products they might conjure up.
The guys were nice enough to reward me with a Swagger HydraBarrel (pictured below with my HydraLine). Another reason to love my Cloud, and the people who made it a reality.
I've always been a VapeXhale fanboy, and stand firm that there is nothing that comes close. This experience I had with the team made it quite tangible as to why.
Without a doubt, I'm proud to have a Cloud. Keep up the amazing work