Unsung Heroes - Ted Swearingen (COO of Laudisi Enterprises)

[admin]

Many of us in the pipe hobby can rattle off a list of names of high-profile personalities, so we thought it would be interesting to have a series of behind the scenes "cast members". What better place to start than with Ted Swearingen.

Unsung Heroes - Ted Swearingen (COO of Laudisi Enterprises)

 

[popeofpiping]

Ted is absolutely an unsung hero, and a personal inspiration to me. Great interview Kevin!

 

[meatballj]

Great interview. I think this is a also a great idea for a recurring feature at Pipes Magazine.

 

[kcghost]

The picture sure sums up Ted's image with most smokers. Ted is very reserved and doesn't really care to mix with most of us.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I have had the pleasure of a phone call from Mr. Swearingen concerning a tobacco issue. He was a pleasure to converse with, and he immediately grasps the attention of the forum when he posts. We are lucky folks to have such a forum where we can interact with the geniuses of the industry as we do.

Great article, and hopefully we will see more from him for decades to come.

 

[brightleaf]

Well written article. I like the storytelling style instead of the typical interview format. Thanks for letting us get to know you Ted, and for you efforts in making our community thrive.

 

[cigrmaster]

I have had a few dealings with Ted over the years and he was a professional in every instance. Nice story.

 

[daveinlax]

The picture sure sums up Ted's image with most smokers. Ted is very reserved and doesn't really care to mix with most of us.

It's NBD to me but I always had a feeling it was a just job and not a passion with some of the guys behind the SP.com tables. 8O

 

[cortezattic]

Thanks for a wonderful article, kicking-off what promises to be a fascinating series of profiles.
Ted has apparently landed a position doing what he loves; for which he has the appropriate skill set; that meets the needs and expectations of the pipe smoking community; and has found a way to get paid for it.
It brings to mind a Forums thread, by member georged, on the Japanese concept "Ikigai", or a reason for being: get paid to do well what you have a passion for, and you'll never "work" a day in your life.