Carl
Owner

High stress levels seem to be common for most people and
against my better judgment, started smoking. At two packs a day thought let’s
try this vaping thing. Everyone’s doing it. To my surprise I never went back.
I had been dabbling in flipping properties with a friend,
and through the foreclosure market we came across 420 Main Street in Racine WI
and started a three year remodeling project. Once we were getting closer to the
finish line, one evening over cocktails had the idea to start a vape shop. A
business plan quickly evolved for a Vape Lounge, something welcoming,
informative, and friendly, like “Cheers” with a vape experience. Hence
Vapemeisters became the new brain child.
Since the news reports half-a-million smoker related deaths per year
while the UK Cancer Center studies show vaping as a reduced harm alternative, the
wind was in the sails and we were off to the races.
Make no mistake it hasn’t been an easy road, but we
celebrated our 4th anniversary in January and have met the best people,
business owners, community, friends and people I now call family. I could not
be happier. My life is filled with the best family and friends ever. The
support has been immeasurable. To that end I am eternally grateful.