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FEES
Fees vary based on scope and complexity. Contact David directly for a custom proposal tailored to your situation.
"THE COST OF BAD ADVICE FAR EXCEEDS THE COST OF GOOD CONSULTING."
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Start here.
A focused, one-on-one discovery session with David Castro. We assess your situation, clarify your goals, and determine the right path forward. Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to fix a struggling operation, this is where it begins.
- —One-on-one with David Castro
- —Assessment of your current situation or business plan
- —Honest evaluation of risks and opportunities
- —Clear recommendations for next steps
- —No junior consultants. No generic playbooks.
PROJECT-BASED ENGAGEMENTS
Defined scope. Defined outcome.
Fixed-scope consulting for specific needs. You know what you need done — I help you do it right. From store openings to humidor design to acquisition due diligence, project engagements are scoped, priced, and delivered with clear milestones.
- —Store opening and launch planning
- —Humidor design and build-out guidance
- —Acquisition due diligence and negotiation support
- —Operations audit and improvement plan
- —Turnaround assessment and strategy
ONGOING ADVISORY
A trusted advisor in your corner.
Retainer-based ongoing support for operators who want consistent access to experienced guidance. Whether you're scaling, navigating challenges, or making major decisions, having a seasoned advisor on call changes outcomes.
- —Regular strategy sessions
- —On-call access for time-sensitive decisions
- —Ongoing operations and performance review
- —Vendor and negotiation support
- —Long-term growth planning
WHY THIS IS WORTH IT
Most entrepreneurs entering the cigar retail space make the same expensive mistakes — wrong location, wrong inventory, wrong lease terms, wrong build-out. Each one costs tens of thousands of dollars and months of lost momentum.
One engagement with David Castro can save you more than the cost of consulting many times over. That's not a sales pitch — it's math.
You're not paying for advice. You're paying for 30 years of hard-won experience applied directly to your business.
GET A CUSTOM PROPOSAL
Every engagement is different. Contact David to discuss your situation and get a proposal built around your specific needs.