I receive success stories all the time from people who have watched my reviews or have had questions answered by me and because of that, they have successfully made the transition to vaping or continue to vape.
I also receive some very nice emails from folks who thank me for what I do. I very much appreciate these as well.
They give me the encouragement and the pat on the back that validates what I’m doing and makes all the time and effort involved worth while.
These are my trophies proudly displayed. This is what it’s all about. This is why I do what I do.
To those of you who have written me and allowed me to post your stories… Thank you!
To those of you who need encouragement… I hope some of these stories give you what you need.
To me… These give ME encouragement to continue doing what I do. So I THANK YOU again!
LATEST SUCCESS STORIES
From Liam
Hi Phil I would just like to thank you and Dimitris.
I have been a dual user of smoking and vaping for a couple of years been managing a vape shop for just over a year but with the help and advise from the Smokers Show I have dusted off one of my old MTL tanks just over a week ago and stuck in a higher strength Nic juice and I have not been dual using since!
Keep up the good work!
The Smokers Show is great for people who are smoking and people that are between.
From Janine
Hello Phil,
As I curl up on the couch on this cold, wet Monday afternoon, I glance around at our carefully placed Christmas ornaments, listen to classic Christmas carols and make sure everything is just right. My dear friend who is battling lung cancer is due for a visit in 2 days and this could quite possibly be her last Christmas. She is making the trek on 2 ferries from a small Gulf Island on the west coast of B.C. to see yet another doctor who specializes in cancer patients and is also a naturopath. While she continues with conventional medical treatments she wishes to explore additional avenues as she is growing weaker and sicker from each chemo treatment. This naturopath offers something that will hopefully help get her through the rough patches which she now suffers more days than not.
I visit my dear friend once a month for about a week since her partner told me they were informed that her cancer is incurable. As there are only about 4 or 5 days after her monthly “maintenance” chemo treatments where she’s feeling up for company, my visits are planned to land during those precious few days. And boy, do we make the best of those days.
I returned from a week’s visit last Monday where the highlight was gathering yard trimmings from a section of their 5 acre property and building an enormous bonfire in the 10-foot fire pit. We set that bugger ablaze and basked in the heat from the 6-foot flames. Simple, right? There’s something deliciously satisfying about tending a great, big fire.
She’d been a saving a special beer since her diagnosis in April and Fire Pit Day was apparently the special day she’d been waiting for. We toasted our day’s work, our friendship and simple pleasures. With that, she cracked open her first beer almost 9 months. It was wonderfully happy and sad all at once.
On the ferry home, I reflected on our time together, my friend’s incredible emotional and physical strength (all 5’2” of her tiny frame) and our 35+ years of friendship. I realized it‘s not always about the victories nor defeats but rather the “in betweens”. It’s what happens in those grey areas, the ones where winning or losing appears to be the only options, which truly define us. It’s my friend being dealt a shitty hand and not focusing on the winning or losing her battle but how she will react to every piece of news, good or bad. And choosing how she’ll live in the “in between”.
While I most often react with anger to the latest negative story or “study” regarding vaping (honestly, like you, I have no patience for idiocy when it comes to uneducated people making choices for us vapers), I’m trying my hardest to take a deep breath (because I can!) and not think of these things as winning or losing. Oh, I might spew several obscenities first, but after calming down I will refuse to give up. I will continue to educate and inform whenever I am the subject of ridicule or when local politicians or media insist on misinformation. If I can help just one person switch from smoking to vaping, I will continue do so.
I don’t want to see another friend or loved one suffer from continuing to smoke. I couldn’t help my dear friend switch and I won’t be silenced trying to help others.
I wish you and your family a heartfelt very Merry Christmas, Phil. Thank you for your time.
Please join me in raising a virtual glass of your favorite spirit to my friend.
Cheers!
Janine
From Javi
Hi Phil.
First of all I just wanna thank you. Thank you for existing. People like you is what this world needs. I’m so sorry for what you’re all going through in the United States. From Spain I send you all the strength and if there’s a way I can help even a little bit let me know and I gladly do it. We talked in the past, my story is in your web. I have multiple sclerosis. In 2 months is my 4 years vapeversary. This past year I had an episode that let me with little to no sensitivity in the hands. This makes harder to me to rebuild my atomizer but I push through. I wish I could afford to buy a replaceable coil atomizer (zenith would be my dream) but since I don’t work I’m extremely short on money.
I’m also a throat hit dependent and I find extremely hard to get any liquid with more than 6mg nic, which is infuriating.
Just wanted to let you know how thankful I am for all that you’ve done for people like me. Not only for sharing your knowledge, at this point I have little to learn about vaping, but I’m depressed and I find myself going back over and over to your videos because I find comfort and peace. Give Dimitri a hug for me, another wonderful person. And if somehow someday you have to send something to Spain I would love to try that bromance 12mg since it’s impossible for me to find it here.
Much love from Spain
From Josh
Hi Mr. Busardo,
My name is Josh and I’m a long time subscriber and follower. I write because it hurt my soul to see you so upset on the last Smoker’s Show 12/3/19. I want you to know that you are the reason why I continued to vape in the beginning when I was having trouble. Your videos and your enthusiasm told me that I needed to keep trying. With your help I not only became a vaper I became a hobbyist vaper. I don’t want to make this long but I needed to let you know my little story. I needed to offset the terrible comments you received. I’m sure that there are many more people like me out there. We may not comment or send email but we are out here because of what you do. May you and your family be blessed today and always!
Thank You,
Josh
FROM MARTY
Phil,
66, soon to be 67 yrs old. Quit smoking cigarettes January 6, 2013 by learning How To Vape from you, Nick and Scott …. truly Saved my life. Please accept my Thanks for all you’ve done for me (and so many others). Stay true to yourself!
From Jure
Never thought this little gadget would get me back on the right track! I started smoking again a year ago and quit vaping altogether, but I firmly believe this one will keep me from smoking. Thank you for this, I feel really optimistic for the first time in over a year.
From Jared
I owned an Eliquid company for about 5 years until Washington state just passed its tax and flavor ban. I recently was very lucky to get advocacy help from Austin and Schell.
I watched the video the other night with you Austin and Dimi. It was eye opening. It answered multiple questions I’ve had for years. And I want to say thank you for everything you guys have done for us. I think a lot of that goes unnoticed. I know that no industry leaders in my area talk like you guys. I agreed with pretty much everything you guys talked about in regards to the future of our industry and saving it. Again Thank You Sir
From Joe
Hey Phil,
I’m just checking in with U. I’m 65 and I got the news that Eddie Money died @ 70 of cancer of the esophagus on 9/13/19. I read up on the disease & it’s associated with smoking. I quit that day. I’ve been using the Lunar Rover 12 mg tobacco [that you sent me] in my Innokin EQ. It’s been over 2 weeks since I smoked. I am determined to stay smoke free.Thanks again.. Joe in Philadelphia
From Terry
Hey Phil, Saw your Live stream yesterday and I know I am no body but I really appreciate the help you are giving the community. I have followed your vids for years now and you are one of the main reasons I started vaping because of your reviews and tutorials. Remember your Kayfun tutorial wayyyy back when? 😀 Anyway You and Dimitri are leaders in my mind of this community.
From Chris
Hey Phil. It’s just a quick note to say I have been following you from day one over here in UK. I have been vaping for the best part of 9 years now and your channel along with others was the main stay of interest and in some part the obsession that finally kicked my 20 year 20 a day habit. I don’t want to go on about the personal health benefits to myself which to anyone who stopped and took up vaping will be obvious. I just wanted to thank you for your commitment and dedication to help people and educate as best you could and still do. What is happening in your country is an absolute disgrace and my heart goes out to all who won’t have the opportunity I had through greed and corruption. Keep up the fight and God bless you
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