PackBreakers Episode 8: The man Behind The Juice

This episode Kurt sits down with Gregg Rappaport, an e-liquid distributor, who shares his insights on the evolving vaping landscape in South Africa. We discuss the impact of disposable vapes, youth vaping trends, and the critical concerns surrounding the current Tobacco Bill.

01:06 - Gregg's Vaping Journey: Gregg shares his background as a former smoker and his journey into vaping.
06:43 - Evolving Vaping Landscape: Gregg discusses the changes he has witnessed in the vaping environment over the years, from his perspective as an e-liquid sales representative.
10:00 - Disposable Vape Debate: We delve into the debate surrounding the impact of disposable vapes on vaping culture.
13:21 - Youth Vaping Concerns: We discuss youth smoking and vaping rates locally, and compare them to global statistics.
20:01 - Key Concerns of the Bill: Gregg highlights the elements of the Tobacco Bill that are of greatest concern to him as an e-liquid distributor.
29:10 - Consumer Sentiment: We explore Gregg's perspective on the general sentiment of consumers regarding the future of vaping.