Green Entrepreneur

Big Papi's Marijuana Business Hits the Ground Running

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Guest David 'Big Papi Ortiz' is three-time World Series Champion and former World Series MVP and a recent inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now you can add cannabis entrepreneur to his long list of accomplishments. Papi Cannabis is a new line of premium cannabis products available in dispensaries across Massachusetts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Top Lawyer Talks About Her Lifelong War on the War on Drugs

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Guest ALLISON MARGOLIN a Los Angeles-based criminal defense and civil rights lawyer and one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis licensing and law. She has a new book out called Just Dope: A Leading Attorney’s Personal Journey Inside the War on Drugs, which is part memoir and part argument for a commonsense approach to drug use and legalization.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Going on in Jersey?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Cannabis became recreationally legal in New Jersey four months ago. So how’s weed doing in the Garden State? To give us a perspective from the ground, we’re joined by Sharon Ali who is Regional General Manager, Mid Atlantic at Acreage.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cann Just Sold Its Ten-Millionth Can

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

THC-infused beverage company Cann celebrated a major milestone this month: 10 million cans sold. Co-founder Luke Anderson joins the podcast to give an emotional interview about how they grew the company so rapidly and what other cannabis companies can learn from their success.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Acquisition Horror Story Has a Happy Ending

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Many small cannabis companies dream about being acquired by a multi-million-dollar public company, but what if that dream becomes a nightmare? Hayley Dineen and Lana Van Brunt lived through that harrowing experience, but rather than back down they took matters into their own hands. They are the Brooklyn-based duo behind Sackville & Co., a design-focused contemporary cannabis lifestyle brand. What happened to them offers valuable lessons into how to M&As in your own business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jones Soda Gets Into the Cannabis Business

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Jones Soda is a well-known quirky craft soda company with drinks like Blue Bubblegum Cane Sugar Soda. Last April, the company launched Mary Jones in California, which includes cannabis-infused product lines of soda, syrup, and gummies. Bohb Blair, Chief Marketing Officer at Jones Soda, joins the pod to talk about why Jones got into the weed market, how they plan to stand out from the pack, and the state of cannabis-infused beverage industry

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Cannabis Make You More Creative? This Company Thinks So.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Pilgrim Soul is a purpose-driven cannabis company focused on creative performance. As part of their marketing effort, the company publishes Creative Thinking Journals to use when you’re high that have become runaway bestsellers on Amazon. Pilgrim Soul CEO and Co-founder Shawn Gold talks about how his unique purpose-driven approach to marketing, and how it can help other cannabis companies carve out a unique lane in an overcrowded industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Problem with the Legal Weed Industry

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner have a fascinating new book out called CAN LEGAL WEED WIN?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics. Though extensive research, they argue that the legal weed business presents an economic conundrum—while nearly 40% of Americans can walk into a dispensary and purchase weed legally, many still buy it illegally. On the show, they talk about why legal weed is a mess, what we can do to save the legal weed industry, and how small business owners can survive.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Jeeter Infused Preroll Became the Nation's Best Seller

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Since its launch in 2019 in California, Jeeter has grown into bestselling preroll company in the U.S, with a $400 million revenue projected this year. Co-founders Lukasz Tracz and Sebastian Solano join the show to talk about the five strategies they used to break through the pack and stand out.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This TV Design Guru Is On a Mission to Redesigns Pot Shops

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Kim Myles is host of the lively new show High Design on Discovery Plus, in which she makes over dispensaries that could really use some freshening up. On the episode, she talks about her entrepreneurial journey from hair stylist to reality TV show winner to TV show and personality. She also shares her tips on how to transform your retail business to better serve your customers.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Almost a quarter of parents who have consumed cannabis in the past year haven’t talked to their kids about their cannabis use, according to a new Harris poll. Can you blame them? It’s a hard conversation. To give some pointers we’re joined by Danielle Simone Brand, the author of the book Weed Mom, and Rabbi James Kahn, who along with being Executive Director at Holistic Industries has written much about helping to normalize cannabis,

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Great Calvin Johnson, Jr on How Cannabis Helped Him Stay In The Game

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr (aka Megatron played wide receiver for 9 illustrious years on the Detroit Lions. Now he’s embarked onon a new journey as a cannabis executive. Johnson is co-founder, along with Detroit Lions teammate Rob Sims, of Primitiv, a Michigan-based cannabis company that offers cannabis-based products, a branded line of merch, their first dispensary in Niles, Michigan.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ketamine the Next Frontier? This Cannabis Exec Thinks So

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Ketamine has been shown to treat depression, PTSD, and anxiety. In recent years, clinics have been popping up in cities across America and Canada. Guest Matt Stang is co-founder and CEO of Delic Corp, the largest infrastructure of psychedelic wellness clinics in the U.S. Matt started his career as an intern at High Times and rose up the ranks to be its owner. Now he’s embarking on a new journey in psychedelics such as ketamine. Here’s why he think ketamine is so powerful and his predictions for the future of the psychedelics industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rock Photographer Offers His Creative Advice to Brands

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Andreas “Dre” Neumann is Chief Creative Officer of Jushi, a publicly-traded MSO that includes retails locations, brands, and grow facilities. He is also a photographer who has shot such artists as the Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, and the Queens of the Stone Age. In fact, it was the latter that led him into the cannabis business. We talk to Dre about why this big advertising exec got into the cannabis business, and what advice he has to other creatives about branding.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why This Twitter Executive Launched a Cannabis Data Company

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

As the cannabis market grows, so have the number of data technology companies offering brands business intelligence. Our guest today is Jeffrey Graham Co-Founder and CEO of Pistil Data. The company has built applications for salespeople at brands to that helps them identify the best-selling opportunities. Pistil recently closed a $6.5 million seed round led by Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Most Cannabis Beverages Suck? This Cocktail Expert Thinks So.

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Warren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. He has written 6 books, including Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. His latest venture is Klaus, which he calls “the finest terpene forward Craft cannabis cocktail in the world.” Bold words for sure, but Warren knows his cocktails and he uses only the finest ingredients. Here’s his take on the future of infused cannabis beverages.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Asian-American Women Are Blazing New Paths in Cannabis

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Despite stigmas, Asian American and Pacific Islanders are making a big difference in the cannabis industry. On this episode, we’re joined by Eunice Kim, founder and CEO of HiVi, a digital cannabis product that matches people to the right cannabis products, and Judy Yee co-founder and CEO of K-Zen, a cannabis beverage company. They talk about why they got into cannabis and the challenges they’ve had to overcome.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking the MJ Unpacked Conference in NYC

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Many executives in the cannabis industry will be heading to New York City this month for the MJ Unpacked conference from May 18 to 20—and not just to see Ghost Face Killah in concert. The event, only in its second year, offers a chance for cannabis CPG brands, retailers, and investors to make deals, network, and get excited about the NYC market. Guests George and Kim Jage are the founders of MJ Unpacked. They talk about why they started the event, what to expect, and their predictions for the legal cannabis biz on the east coast.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So You Want To Infuse Your Cannabis Product? Start Here.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Guest Ben Larson is CEO of Vertosa, a cannabis company that creates active ingredients for infused products including its patented and patent-pending emulsion systems. Ben is also an outspoken critic of delta 8 and says he would never work with a delta 8 client.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Road with a Top Delivery Service

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Grassdoor is a leading cannabis delivery service in California. Despite fierce competition, they’ve managed to be successful thanks to a proprietary tech platform that enables brands to white label their services. We talk to CEO Zack Ein about how he went from being the company’s first delivery driver to overseeing a team of 450 full-time drivers. He also talks about the challenges and costs for DTC services and where the business is going.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Going On At Canopy Growth

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:44:59 -0000

Canopy Growth is an international, publicly traded cannabis MSO. Their offerings include Martha Stewart’s CBD line. Our guest is Sol Clahane VP & General Manager of the Canopy Growth Corporation in the U.S.. She talks about what Canopy does, how their relationship with Martha Stewart came to be, the biggest challenges CBD companies like theirs face, and why you shouldn’t be scared of MSO operators gobbling up the little guys.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Entrepreneurial Pastor Preaches Cannabis for Christians

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

There are 13.5 million Christians in the state California, 6.8 million of which have used a cannabis product. My guest Craig Gross wants to shine a light on this topic and invite the Christian community to to explore cannabis without shame or judgment. Craig is a well-known pastor and founder of XXXChurch.com. He recently launched Christian Cannabis, which offers high-CBD, low-THC cannabis strains cultivated specifically for Christian consumers.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need Help? Consider Virtual Assistants for the Cannabis Industry

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We’re all busier than ever. And we need help. But a dwindling number of job applicants and great need for efficiency has led many to consider new solutions to getting the help they need. Guest TaJanna Mallory says she has a solution: Virtual assistants. Guest TaJanna is Founder and Chief Executive Officer at CannAssistants, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that provides administrative support to mid-size cannabis companies, founders, and business executives. Here’s what VAs do and why you may need on ASAP.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not in My Backyard! How One Dispensary Chain Has Overcome Community Push Back

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

While a large majority of Americans support the legalization of cannabis, many get squeamish when a dispensary tries to open its doors in their neighborhood. The phenomena is known as NIMBY – not in my backyard. Guests Lauren Carpenter and Dustin Moore are co-founders of Embarc, a northern California cannabis retailer that has a unique and community-friendly approach to cannabis sales.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exciting New Trends in Dispensary Design

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Walking into a dispensary today is a completely different experience than it was just five years ago, thanks to legalization and the mainstreaming of cannabis retail. Some dispensaries are taking a nod from chains such as Nordstrom, Apple, and Sephora, to make the shopping experience a boutique, full-sensory experience. Guests Danielle Marzarella and Holly Cottrell of SevenPoint Interiors are part of the new revolution in cannabis retail space design. They talk about where dispensaries are now and where they’re going.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We talk a lot about the Green Rush, but few actually strike gold in this industry. Our guest, Cameron Forni, did after Curaleaf bought his company Select for an estimated $948 million. creating the world’s largest legal cannabis company by revenue. Cameron recently launched Hypescale Ventures, focused on investing in forward-thinking founders and technology. On the podcast, Forni talks about some of the investments he’s most excited about, including cannabis consumption lounges.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How High Tide Created a Canadian Tsunami

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Raj Grover is the founder and CEO of High Tide, the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue. This is the story of how he grew his 500-square foot smoke shop of 2 employees into a cannabis empire with other 1000 employees spanning North America and Europe.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Build a Successful Cannabis Brand Portfolio

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Convicted Felon to Cannabis Mogul: The Incredible Story of Chris Ball

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Chris Ball is the founder of Ball Family Farms—the first vertically-integrated social equity brand in Los Angeles. The company is Black-owned and Black led, in an industry that could certainly use more people of color. Chris’s long and winding journey into the business is fascinating. A former star linebacker for Cal State, who did pro stints in the CFL and European NFL, Chris was convicted of a cannabis crime and had his life turned upside down. This how he turned everything around.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magic Mushroom Retreats to Jamaica Are Big Business

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:14:32 -0000

If you’ve got $4k, you can book an exclusive vacation to Jamaica for a 5-day psylocibin “trip.” The travel trend has become all the rage for psychonauts looking for a safe and legal experience with shrooms. Guest Douglas K. Gordan is the CEO of Silo Wellness, a multinational psychedelics company that hosts some the most luxurious retreats. Silo Wellness is also partners with the Marley family (as in Bob) in the first global mushroom company.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The OxiClean Pitchmaster Has Some Winning Sales Pitch Tips for Your Cannabis Brand

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

You probably know Anthony Sullivan from starring in those OxiClean ads with his friend the late Billy Mays. But more recently Sullivan has turned his sites to CBD. He is CEO of MontKush that uses organic CBD rosin from Vermont. Mont Kush also contains the compound CBDA, which made news recently after it was discovered that it may prevent the virus that causes Covid-19. On the show, he shares tips on how to pitch your product in a crowded market.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marijuana for Menopause: The Story of Hello Again

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

As any woman of a certain age can tell you, menopause can be very unpleasant. Symptoms associated with it include hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, irritability, and changes sex drive. California entrepreneurs Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas have created a cannabis-infused vaginal suppository called Hello Again that provides relief from these physical and emotional challenges. The two talk about why they created the product, how it works, and the challenges they’ve had to overcome bringing Hello Again to market.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sage Advice from Andrew DeAngelo About Starting a Cannabis Business

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Andrew De Angelo is cannabis advocate and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and advisor to pioneering cannabis company. Andrew has also worked on a variety of voter initiatives which legalized medical and adult use cannabis. I caught up with Andrew at the NCIA Cannabis Business Summit in San Francisco to find out about his latest business venture as a consultant to cannabis companies. Companies come to him to figure out how to get liscensed, raise money, and grow their business. Here’s what he tells them.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Belushi Is On a Mission from God

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Jim Belushi is an actor, musician, and cannabis entrepreneur. His journey into the Green Rush is chronicled in in the docuseries Growing Belushi on the Discovery, which is back for a second season. Jim joins the show to talk about his mission to rebrand and rebuild his boutique brand for the masses, the challenges he’s faced, and how he uses weed his daily life.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5-Step Marketing Formula Used by Winning Politicians and Successful Companies

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Should you run your company’s marketing campaign like a political campaign? Guest Phillip Stutts says it’s the only way. He is the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media and has 25 years’ experience helping his clients win over 1400 elections. In his new book, The Undefeated Marketing System : How to Grow Your Business and Build Your Audience Using the Secret Formula That Elects Presidents, Stutts shares his five-step marketing formula that is used by winning pols and successful companies to grow your business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis macaroons? Yep, they're a thing.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Luxury cannabis is here to stay On the pod, we talk to Cheyne Nadeau, VP of Marketing for Hervé, which makes high-end cannabis-infused macarons and hard candies. We discuss why the luxury cannabis category is so hot, who is buying this stuff, and the opportunties and challenges for entrepreneurs in the space in the next few years.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Are the Big Opportunities in Cannabis in 2022?

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Guest Emily Paxhia is Managing Director Poseidon Investment Management. She joins us from the floor of the Hall of Flowers tradeshow to discuss the trends she's excited about—and not so excited about—for the upcoming year. Emily has reviewed over 1000 companies in her career. She had helped shape founders' pitches, their go-to-market strategies, and advised on day-to-day business operations. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Terpenes the Future of Cannabis?

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

New developments in terpene research out of Israel are revealing some promising findings about the medicinal effectiveness of cannabis. At the forefront of this research is Nadav Eyal, the founder and CEO of Eybna Technologies which manufactures terpenes for dozens of cannabis brands including Old Pal and Lemon Tree. He talks to us about what his company is learning about how terpenes can help with sleep, anxiety, and even Covid-19.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How These Two Women Entrepreneurs Are Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

The cannabis industry is still a men’s club. The share of women in senior ranks fell to just 22.1% in 2021 from 36.8% in 2019. But that hasn’t stopped two female Michigan-based entrepreneurs from launching two successful cannabis companies. Our guests are Rebecca Colett CEO of Calyxeum and Megan Klein founder of Little Saints. They talk about how the different hurdles they’ve faced, and how they have overcome them.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Vape Mail Ban Affects the Cannabis Industry

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Last month, the PACT Act went into effect in the US, which prohibits vaping products to be delivered through the U.S. mail. Although this rule was originally intended for nicotine products, it now also includes devices used for marijuana and hemp. To talk about how this new law will affect the vaping industry, I’m joined by Ricardo Willis, CEO of the vaporizer tech company Hanu Labs. Ricardo is also the first African American CEO of a cannabis vaporizer company. On the pod, he talks candidly about his rise to the top and how other minorities can succeed in the industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Cannabis-Infused Drinks that Taste Like Gin, Tequlia, and Whiskey

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Have you wanted to enjoy all the benefits of booze without the unhealthy side effects? Guest Darnell Smith believes he has a solution. He is the founder of Moon, MXXN, the first THC-infused spirits brand, creating 1:1 non-alcoholic replacements for gin, tequila and bourbon. A former defensive linemen for Notre Dame, Smith has worked with top global spirits companies for 15 years, including Diageo, Pernod-Ricard and Bacardi in product innovation and commercialization. He is now making his mark in the cannabis industry

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Psychedelics HelpTreat Dementia?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. But there are promising new developments in psychedelic medicine to help treat this debilitating symptom. Guest Dr. James Kuo is a physician and biotech executive with more than 25 years of drug development experience. He is co-founder of Return Heath, the first biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic psychedelic to alter dementia’s progression.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma Is the True Wild West of Weed

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Many cannabis entrepreneurs are flocking to Oklahoma, which boasts no limits on marijuana business licenses, few restrictions on who can obtain a medical card, and cheap land, energy and building materials. Our guest Chip Baker is all in on Oklahoma. As the founding partner of Greener Consulting Group, he helps businesses set up shop in the Sooner state.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Former Navy Seal Gets a Cannabis Research License from the DEA

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

For the past 50 plus years, the DEA only permitted the University of Mississippi to grow research marijuana. But in March, the agency finally allowed private companies to grow cannabis for research. One of those companies is the Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC). Guest George Hodgin is the founder and CEO and a former Navy SEAL. We discuss his inspiration for getting into the cannabis industry and what he hopes BRC can do for the future of cannabis research.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YO! Fab 5 Freddy Launches a Cannabis Company with a Cause

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Fab 5 Freddy is one of the godfathers of hip hop. A graffiti artist, producer, filmmaker, and host of the iconic 80s show YO! MTV Raps, he is also a life-long cannabis user and advocate. Now he’s a cannabiz owner. Fab joins the show to talk about his new brand B Noble, which he founded with Bernard Noble who was sentenced for 13 years of hard labor for carrying two joins. He talks about the origins of his passion for cannabis, its racially charged history, and how he hopes to help reverse the unjust punishment for non-violent cannabis crimes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's How Michigan Upstart LightSky Farms Has Won Over 35 Cannabis Cup Awards

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Guest Shannon Walters is the founder of LightSky Farms, a Michigan cannabis brand that has received over 35 High Times Cannabis Awards—including two in 2021. Shannon was s semi-pro skateboarded and snowboard who suffered numerous broken bones and injuries leading to an addition to opiates. Cannabis saved his life. He is also an expert winemaker and vineyard tender and has brought that skill set to his cannabis business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Weed Labs Are Lying About THC Potency

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

THC inflation is a problem in the cannabis industry. How does it work? Knowing that many consumers want the strongest product, many growers and distributors shop around for the lab that gives them the highest THC scores. This potency inflation, also known as lying, isn’t good for those attempting to manage precisely how high they become. Ben Rosman, CEO & Co-Founder of PSI Labs, joins the show to talk about the dangers of mislabeled cannabis products on the market. His serves two of the largest markets in California and Michigan and he has very strong views on this topic.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al Harrington Opens Up a Pot School in Ohio

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Former NBA star Al Harrington is the CEO and founder of Viola, inspired and named in honor of his grandmother. While many professional athletes talk the talk about cannabis and dabble in the industry, Al walks the walk. He is fully invested in the industry and a great spokesperson not only for cannabis but for entrepreneurs who want to get in the space. In his mission to pay in forward, Al recently announced the launch of the Harrington Institute, a school for cannabis education created in partnership with Cleveland School of Cannabis. Al will be one of our keynote speakers at the Green Growth Summit in Chicago on October 27. Get your tickets today!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Former NASA Engineer Wants to Improve the Way We Make Our Joints

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

From Mars to marijuana, our guest is former NASA engineer Nohtal Partansky who worked on the MOXIE instrument, a device that producing oxygen on the surface of Mars. But Nohtal left the space agency in 2018 to start his company Sorting Robotics, a robotics company that builds robots for cannabis manufacturers. He talks about the problems the robots solve and why they will never replace humans.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two NFL Stars Want to Show How Cannabis Helps with Brain Injuries

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Rob Sims and Calvin Johnson, Jr used to be teammates on the Detroit Lions. Now they run a Michigan cannabis company called Primitiv together. Primitiv recently collaborated with Harvard University to research how cannabis helps people with CTE, a brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries. Rob Sims joins the show to talk why he got into the business and the secret club of NFL weed smokers. Sims and Johnson will be presenting at the NCIA midwest conference in Detroit this month,

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tindr for Tokers? High There! Is Cannabis's Biggest Social Network

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Leo Giel is the new CEO of High There!, the largest cannabis-friendly social network. With over 100K active users, it is a Match.com for marijuana enthusiasts, a Tindr for tokers, and a whole lot more. The network was recently rebooted to include group chats, photo staring, message, and articles. Giel talks about how the company is addressing the challenges many 420 enthusiasts face on social media. He also talks about privacy concerns, dealing with bots and trolls, and how they’re planning to monetize.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing Cannabis Without Pests and Pathogens

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Guests Josh Rubin and Milan Patel join the show to talk about how Curaleaf uses a DNA-based pathogen testing program to ensure their crops are free of fungi and pests within hours. Josh is senior VP of Cultivation for Curaleaf, a vertically-integrated MSO, and Milan is CEO of PathogenDX, an Arizona-based biotechnology company.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonderbrett on How He Built His Legacy Brand

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Brett Feldman is the legendary cultivator and co-founder of Wonderbrett, a California-based cannabis lifestyle brand. For years, Brett’s rare genetics, exotic terpene profiles, and meticulous cultivation has made him a favorite of cannabis connoisseurs such as Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, B Real, and Justin Bieber. He recently opened a flagship dispensary in Hollywood, as one of the recipients of California’s coveted Social Equity Retail License. Here’s how a stoner from the Valley built a weed empire.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Sublingual Cannabis Strips the Future?

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Guests are Josh Kirby and Andrew Lobo of Kinslips, compact cannabis-infused strips you slip under your tongue. They’re designed to dissolve in your mouth and straight into your blood stream in around 10 to 15 minutes, so you don’t have to wait around to feel the high. Josh and Andrew are the brain behind the strips. Josh is the Chief Product Officer and Andrew is the CEO. They talk about how Kinslips was discovered by accident, the problem it’s solving in the marketplace, and the future of this new technology.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Hanks on His Hanks Kerchiefs Business

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Guest Colin Hanks is an actor, filmmaker, the eldest son of Tom Hanks, and most recently an entrepreneur. His company Hanks Kerchiefs manufactures California-made colorful bandanas. Hanks recently partners with MSO cannabis operator Jushi to sell his products in their online merch store and BEYOND/HELLO retail stores in California and Illinois.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planet 13 Wants to Become a Cannabis Mall

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Dispensaries have come a long way since the first days of the 215 model in California. We sat down with Planet 13 Co-Founder Larry Scheffler, current record holder for the largest dispensary in the world, about his recent expansion into Southern California with Planet 13 Orange County, which is posed to become the second largest dispensary in the world. Is bigger better?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Founder of Blue Moon Creates a Cannabis Brew

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Keith Villa, Ph. D. is a pioneer in the rapidly growing market of non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beers. Dr. Villa is a brewmaster who worked with Molson Coors for over 30 years. There, he founded Blue Moon brewery. After retiring in 2018, Dr. Villa founded CERIA Brewing, which became the state’s first THC-infused, non-alcoholic craft beer. Dr. Villa is also the author of Brewing with Cannabis: Using THC and CBD in Beer.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Study Looks Into Cannabis as an Opioid Replacement

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Ethos Cannabis will be conducting an opiate-use study with Sidney Kimmel Medical College to assess the viability of medical cannabis as an opioid replacement therapeutic aid. Special correspondent Nick Gualin talks to two of the leading people in the study.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Cannabis a Performance Enhancing Drug?

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson has been disqualified from competing in the Summer Olympics following a positive marijuana test. Though weed is legal both in city where Richardson used it (Portland) and in more than half the nation, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) still bans cannabis. But why? Is cannabis is a performance enhancing drug? Guest Josiah Hesse has spent years following the popularity of cannabis consumption in elite sports, culminating in the publication of his upcoming book RUNNER’S HIGH: How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Amazon's Decision To Stop Testing Employees for Weed Means

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Recently, Amazon announced changes to its drug testing policy, saying it will now treat marijuana like alcohol and not screen employees for using it. Nick Scavio, a Senior Counsel at Bianchi & Brandt, joins the podcast to discuss what this means for Amazon and the corporate world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the First Cannabis Speakeasy

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Guest Whitney Beaty is the co-founder of Josephine and Billie’s, the first cannabis speakeasy in the U.S. Part store, part consumption lounge, the establishment will open in LA in September. It's a modern-day callback to the "tea pads" of the Jazz Age, in which Black communities in the 20s & 30s listened to music and enjoyed cannabis during the prohibition era. J&Bs is the first investment of The Parent Company, a joint venture between Jay Z, ROC Nation, Caliva, and Left Coast Ventures to support social equity corporate ventures.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Gummigate the Next Vapegate?

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

The Big Candy industry is not pleased with bad actors in the illicit cannabis space stealing their logos. And some poison control centers are reporting an uptick of children who have accidentally consumed edibles they thought were candy. This is dangerous and terrible PR for legal cannabis. We’re joined by Joe Hodas, CMO of Wana Brands, the largest edibles company in North America, to discuss the situation and solutions.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 7 Most Desirable Skillsets in Cannabis Right Now

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

David Belsky is the CEO and Founder at FlowerHire, a cannabis recruiting agency founded in LA with over 500 placements in 10 states. He helps professionals in the cannabis businesses find jobs spanning from seed-to-sale¬ to ancillary to multi-state operators—and everything in between. On the podcast, he talks about the biggest opportunities and trends he sees cropping up in 2021 and the skillsets companies are looking for.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Need to Know About New York's New Recreational Market

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What do you need to know about opening up a cannabis business in New York? Jeffrey Schultz is a partner at Feuerstein Kulick LLC, a NYC-based law firm focused on the cannabis industry, where he advises cannabis operators on a number of legal issues, including financing and complex corporate transactions, banking laws, and state-level cannabis licensing and compliance. On the podcast, he answers questions on the steps potential cannabis business owners need to take to open up shop in the Empire State.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the Deal with the SAFE Banking Act?

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Last April, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill of 321-101 to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. The legislation is known as the SAFE Banking Act. What does this bill mean to the cannabis industry? And will the Senate and President make it the law of the land. Rachel Gillette joins the podcast to make sense of it all. She is chair of Greenspoon Marder’s Cannabis Law Practice and one of the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dosist's Quest to Become a Household Name

Fri, 28 May 2021 01:22:18 -0000

Jason is a founding members and board chair of dosist, an innovative cannabis company specializing in providing natural plant-based targeted solutions delivered via dose-controlled technology. Recently, dosist went full throttle into the wellness space offering a range of CBD, THC-free products and. He talks about the how dosist is positioning themselves as a premier brand in the space, how they overcame the challenges of Vapegate and Covid-19, and his predictions for the future of cannabis.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Brand Bud in the Modern Era

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

David A. Paleschuck is a product development and marketing expert and author of the fascinating new book, Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis. He talks about questions brands should ask when positioning their product, the 15 archetypes of cannabis brands, the companies that are doing it right (and wrong), and his predictions for cannabis branding in the future.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Chong Keeps on Blazing New Trails

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Legendary cannabis icon Tommy Chong sits down with Green Entrepreneur to discuss his life, his legacy in comedy and cannabis, his predictions for the future of the industry.

The interview was conducted by Nicholas Gaulin editor in chief of the Marijuana Retail Report.

For more cannabis industry news visit GreenEntrepreneur.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moms and Cannabis: What You Need to Know

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Moms are among the largest growing group cannabis consumers. But stigmas of the past have kept many of them from opening up about it. Judy Yee is a cannabis consumer, mom, and CEO and Co-Founder of K-Zen which makes cannabis-infused drinks. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, Judy and her team recently launched Moms For Mary—a community blog for moms by moms who are sharing their stories and experiences with cannabis, aiming to end the unfair stigma surrounding parents and responsible cannabis use.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Kush Queen Became Cannabis Royalty

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Olivia Alexander the founder and CEO of The Crystal Cult and its sister cannabis brand Kush Queen, a multi-million dollar brand famous for its bath bombs. Olivia spent over 20 years as an actress, dancer, and even a magician’s assistant, but a gig as a budtender at a dispensary opened her eyes to the opportunities as a cannabis entrepreneur. She began by putting crystals on vape pens, which soon became a must-have celebrity item. The rest is history. Here is her rags to riches story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Don't Know About Delta-8 THC

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Delta-8 THC is a hot and controversial topic in the cannabis world. While it is not technically illegal, many believe it makes you high like its molecular brethren Delta-9 THC, which is considered a schedule 1 drug. On this episode, we talk about what Delta-8 THC is and, perhaps more importantly, what it does. Should it be legal? Is it dangerous? Is it all hype? Our guest Codi Petersen is a cannabis pharmacist and science advisor. He gives a crash course on everything you need to know about the compound.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papa & Barkley Gets a New CEO and a New Vision

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Evelyn Wang, the newly appointed CEO at award-winning Californian cannabis brand Papa & Barkley, sits down with Green Entrepreneur to talk with about the transition from the traditional CPG market to the cannabis industry, and how the future of Papa & Barkley will look under her leadership.

The episode is sponsored by Leafly. Log on to Leafly420.com for a chance to win free weed for a year!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Cannabis Help You Lose Weight?

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Can cannabis help with weight loss and be part of a nutritious diet? Brooke Alpert thinks so. She is a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, nutrition expert, and founder of B Nutritious, a consulting practice in New York City. Brooke has a line of CBD products called The Daily Habit. Brooke’s interest in cannabis, particularly in CBD came from trying to help her husband manage his debilitating autoimmune disease. Seeing what CBD could do for her husband, Brooke brought CBD into her private practice and saw many of her clients overall wellness improve

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

System of a Down Bassist Shavo Talks Cannabis

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Shavo Odajian is the bassist for the legendary metal band System of the Down. He is also a cannabis advocate and founder of the cannabis lifestyle brand 22Red, which focuses on cannabis, fashion, music and wellness. The company started here in California, but 22Red is now sold in Nevada and Arizona as well. On the pod, Shavo talks about how he first discovered cannabis, why he went into the business, and the origin of his trademark beard.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris Krane: From Cannabis Advocacy to Action

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Kris Krane, Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) as well as President & Co-Founder of 4Front Ventures, offers up his thoughts on the ever-growing cannabis industry and what the future may hold for newly emerging markets.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emerald Cup Founder Tim Blake

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

For more than a decade, The Emerald Cup has been one of the most beloved cannabis events in California. We sat down with its Founder and President Tim Blake to discuss how he came to the cannabis industry, how The Emerald Cup helps teach regenerative and sustainable practices in the industry, and what it's been like launching The Emerald Cup digitally.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA All Star Chris Webber Lauches $100 Million Cannabis Fund

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Chris Webber, is five-time NBA All-Star, an entrepreneur, and Founder of Webber Wellness. He recently announced a partnership with JW Asset Management, to launch a $100 million private equity cannabis fund that will invest in companies led by entrepreneurs of color pursuing careers in the cannabis sector. Here he talks about why he wants to right the wrongs of social inequality, what cannabis has meant in his life, and calling that fateful timeout in the 1993 National Championship game.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Strategies to Grow and Scale Your Business

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Bruce Eckfeldt is a consultant, coach, author, and speaker on organizational development and performance management. His company Eckfeldt & Associates provides business coaching for cannabis companies. A competitive triathlete and mountain climber, Bruce discovered the healing power of pot after suffering a major back injury. He switched his professional focus from architecture to the cannabis industry. On the pod, he offers free coaching on six things to look at to grow and scale your business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Synthetic CBD the Next Big Thing?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the Scenes of Eaze's Redesign

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Last September, the company Eaze, California’s largest legal cannabis delivery marketplace rebranded itself. It was their first brand refresh since 2014. To do so they enlisted the help Born & Bred, a SF-based studio that specializes in designing scalable brands. To talk about the thinking behind this rebrand we’re going to talk to Sheena Shiravi, VP of Marketing at Eaze, and Kyle Merwin, Co-founder and Head of Brand Strategy at Born & Bred.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Get in the CBD Franchise Business

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

If you’re thinking about selling CBD, one interesting option might be to own a franchise or two. Our guest Vince Sanders is the founder of CBD American Shaman. one of the largest CBD retailers in the US with 365 locations. Sanders has a complicated relationship with cannabis. Nineteen years ago, he went to prison for organizing and financing a scheme to sell illicit marijuana. Now Sanders has ventured into the legal hemp world and built a CBD retail empire.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper and Cookies Founder Berner

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is one of the most recognizable multi-state operators in cannabis today. In this exclusive interview, Green Entrepreneur talks with Cookies brand Founder and CEO Berner about the recent expansion of his Cookies brand into mushroom/cannabinoid/terpene mixtures with Cookies Caps, as well as his personal predictions for the future of the cannabis industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These Are Things You Can Do to Be More Hireable

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Guest Liesl Bernard is the founder and CEO of CannabizTeam, the world’s largest executive search and staffing firm focused specifically on the cannabis industry. Her team has placed thousands of candidates at executive and management levels in all verticals of the cannabis industry across the world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got Cannabis Questions? Leaf411 Has Answers

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Got some burning questions about cannabis? Who you gonna call? Guests Jennifer Axcell and Katherine Golden are the co-founders of Leaf411, a free cannabis-trained nurse hotline. Leaf411s mission is to provide education and directional support to the general public about the safe use of legal cannabis.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hope for Cannabis Treatments of Autism and Opioid Addiction

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Dr. Oludare Odumosu is the Chief Executive Officer of Zelira Therapeutics, a global therapeutic medicinal cannabis company. The company is focussed on developing branded cannabis products for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions including autism, insomnia, and opioid reduction.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Mass Shooting Survivor Finds Solace in the CBD Franchise Business

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

In 2017, Lauren Lerch went to a music festival in Las Vegas with some friends when she suddenly found herself under fire from a sniper taking aim at concert goers. Thankfully, she and her friends escaped alive, but Lauren suffered from PTSD and anxiety. A friend turned her onto CBD and within a few weeks her life began to change. So much that she decided to get into the CBD franchise business. This is her inspiring story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why This MD Prescribes Cannabis to His Patients

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pot Predictions for 2021

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000

2020 was a crazy year. What can we expect from the cannabis industry in the coming year? Roy Bingham, CEO and cofounder of BSDA joins the show to share his predictions. BDSA is the leading source for cannabis industry data and insight. First, Roy takes us through the winners and losers of 2020, then he talks about the verticals he sees growing in 2021.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Psychedelic Concierge to the Stars

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Mike “Zappy” Zapolin is a film director and “psychedelic concierge, helping celebrities, thought leaders, and business icons have a psychedelic transformations. His 2016 doc The Reality of Truth, followed actress Michelle Rodriguez on a journey of discovery through psychedelics. Now he has an upcoming documentary about basketball star (and Khloe Kardashian’s former husband) Lamar Odom called “Lamar Odom Re/Born.” It features Odom’s complete transformation through ketamine infusions and plant medicine.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She Spent Five Years In Prison For Weed

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

In 2012, Evelyn LaChapelle, a college graduate, mother of a young child, and former bank employee was sentenced to 87 months in prison for depositing checks for a black market weed dealer. Now she is on the advisory board of the Last Prisoner Project a nonprofit devoted to criminal justice reform for over 40,000 people incarcerated for cannabis crimes at all stages, including clemency, release, reentry, and record expunging. This is her incredible story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Darren Criss Goes All In On Cannabis Beverages

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Darren Criss is an actor, singer, and bar owner best known for his creepy portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," which earned a Golden Globe and ‘Emmy Award in 2018. But Darren is also an investor, along with other high-profile celebs, in the cannabis-infused beverage company Cann. We talk about why he is putting his money on "social tonics."

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B-Real's Journey From Rapper to Business Mogul

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Legendary hip hop artist B-Real is best known for being the lead rapper in Cypress Hill, but he’s also built a widely successful business in cannabis. B has a line of cannabis dispensaries and products called Dr. Greenthumb’s, as well as a media empire that includes a podcast, a live streaming site called Breal.tv, and a TV show on Vice called “Bong Appetit.” We talk about the secret to his success.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Success Habits Of NFL QB And CBD Champion Carson Palmer

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:53:08 -0000

Former NFL Pro-Bowler Carson Palmer is the latest high-profile pro athlete to get into the CBD game. Palmer won the Heiman trophy winner in 2002 and went on to who spend15 seasons as an elite quarterback. Recently, he partnered with CBD brand Level Select as an investor and spokesperson In this interview, we talk about how he first discovered CBD, and why he’s a fan. Then we get into the nitty gritty of the habits he developed early on in his NFL career and carries on to this day as an entrepreneur

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret to the Success of Stoner-Themed Restaurant Cheba Hut

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Scott Jennings is the founder of Cheba Hut Toasted subs. Founded in 1998 in Tempe, AZ, the cannabis-themed sub franchise chain sells “blunt”-sized sandwiches with names like Chronic and Humbolt Dank. They have "Cotton Mouth Cures" drink menu as well. On this episode of the Green Entrepreneur Podcast, Jenning talks to editor-in-chief Jonathan Small about how the chain came to be, how he they have grown it over the years, and how they are managing the COVID-19 crisis.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Ketamine Is Being Used To Treat Depression

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Roger McIntrye is a psychiatrist and CEO of Champignon Brands, a Canadian company focused on ketamine and psychedelic medicine, The company operates two flagship ketamine clinics that have administered over 4500 ketamine infusions. After offering a brief and fascinating history of ketamine, Dr. McIntrye talks about how this Schedule 3 is being used to tread depression, the future of ketamine treatments, and future business opportunities

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Brief History of Rolling Paper with RAW CEO Josh Kesselman

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Josh Kesselman has been called an “encyclopedia of rolling paper history.” And for good reason, as founder and CEO of RAW rolling papers are his passion as he balances honoring the centuries-old traditions of cigarette and cannabis rolling papers while catering to the modern smoker. On this episode, he gives us a fascinating crash course how rolling papers came to be, and offers his wisdom on how to grow a massive company with a philanthropic heart.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Election: What's at Stake for Cannabis?

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Carly Wolf is the state policies director at NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). Each year, she analyzes hundreds of pieces of marijuana related legislation pending in state legislatures around the country as well as in US Congress. On this special Election 2020 episode, she talks about what state races to watch, which politicians to back, and her predictions for cannabis legalization.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Motorcycle Accident Leads To A Mission To Help Others

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

In 2008 Garin Heslop was in a devastating motorcycle accident which left him in constant pain. Prescribed pharmaceuticals quickly began depleting his quality of life and changing who he was. He turned to medical cannabis as an alternative and immediately found relief. This new-found interest turned into a mission, and with his wife Kelly he launched MedCare Farms, and put all their time, energy and finances on making cannabis available to as many in need as possible.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bloom Farms Secret Recipe for Success

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Sally Nichols is President THC Sales & Distribution, President CBD at Bloom Farms, a top-10 cannabis and hemp/CBD company based in California. On the show, she talks about her transition from K-Swiss to cannabis, why she is passionate about the plant, overcoming the unique challenges of the weed industry, how she used her extensive background in technology to optimize her business, and what a recent lawsuit against the company has taught her.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chanda Macias Wants To Empower Women In Cannabis

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Chanda Macias is a scientist, biomedical researcher, and entrepreneur. She is a pioneer in the cannabis industry as the first African American recipient of a medical marijuana license. As CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare and Women Grow, she has paved the way for women in the cannabis industry. Dr. Macias offers realistic and actionable advice on how women not only can break into the male-dominated industry—but also be successful.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Farmer and a Felon Launch Cannabis Line To Help Free Wrongfully Incarcerated

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Dennis Hunter and Ned Fussell are the founders of CannaCraft. Their newest brand, Farmer And The Felon, seeks to right the historic injustices of cannabis prohibition. As farmers, both have been growing for decades. Dennis earned the unfortunate felon title in 1998 when federal agents raided his cultivation site in Humboldt County. Since founding CannaCraft in 2014, Fussell and Hunter have evolved its umbrella of brands into one of the largest cannabis companies in the world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kikoko Has Success Down To A Tea

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Jennifer Chapin and Amanda Jones are co-founders of Kikoko, a women-focused and women-run cannabis wellness company, which creates organic cannabis-infused products formulated to help with sleep, mood, pain, and sex. Prior to getting into the cannabis business Amanda was a celebrated travel writer and Jen was and an entrepreneur in the technology, games and food industries. Here is how the two have built their business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Ops Marines Combat The Opioid Epidemic

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Bryan Buckley and Matt Curran are founders of the Helmand Valley Growers Company (HVGC), and former United States Special Operations Marine Raiders, who both served in Afghanistan and Iraq. HVSG is a cannabis manufacturing company dedicated to providing medical cannabis to the veterans of the U.S. military and researching how cannabis works to combat the opioid and suicide epidemic plaguing our veterans

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Favre Is A Big CBD Fan

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Brett Favre is an NFL Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion Brett Favre, and now spokesperson for CBD brand Green Eagle. The former Green Bay Packers QB talks to us candidly about beating his addiction to opioids, why he decided to become a champion for CBD, and what he and President Trump talked about during a recent high-profile golf outing.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cannabis Business According To Jim Belushi

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Jim Belushi runs Belushi’s Farm in Oregon, where he grows flower for Secret Stash and The Blues Brothers Brands. Jim is also the star of a new reality series Growing Belushi, premiering on August 19, which follows Jim and his merry band of misfits as they navigate the many challenges of running a legal cannabis farm. Jim opens up about how cannabis has transformed his life, the biggest mistakes he’s made as an entrepreneur, and why he thinks pot would have saved his brother John’s life.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Greenbits Technology Is Solving Dispensaries' #1 Challenge

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Barry Saik is CEO of Greenbits, a software platform for over 1200 cannabis retail locations across 13 states. Last year they processed $3.3 billion in legal cannabis transactions. Barry talks to Green Entrepreneur editor in chief Jonathan Small about the challenges dispensaries face and how Greenbit’s technology helps them manage, interesting new trends in consumer buying habits, and what he learned working for digital giants Go Daddy and TurboTax.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Portland's New Cannabis Czar Dasheeda Dawson

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Dasheeda Dawson is the newly appointed Cannabis Program Supervisor for the city of Portland, Oregon, where she oversees regulations, licensing, and equity for that fine city. She is only the third Black woman in the country to hold a cannabis regulatory oversight leadership role. Prior to this new role, Dasheeda was an industry educator, senior executive leader, and strategy expert for multiple cannabis businesses, municipalities, and media outlets.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How The Stanley Brothers Grew A CBD Empire

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Jesse Stanley is one of the Stanley Brothers, a family of cannabis growers and entrepreneurs responsible for the iconic Charlotte’s Web brand and Stanley Brothers Holdings. The brothers became internationally famous when they developed a CBD tincture to help a little girl named Charlotte Figi who struggled with catastrophic epilepsy. Now they are returning to their roots in the THC world with a new product called ReCreate. Jesse shares their origin story and tips for success

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Million Cannabis Cans Sold

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Cannabis-drinks are expected to make nearly $2 billion dollars this year, and our guests Jake Bullock and Luke Anderson are living proof that if you brew it people will come. They are co-founders of the company Cann, which makes low dose social tonics in Lemon, Lavender, Agave. And the dynamic duo are about to sell their one millionth can of Cann. We talk to them about how they started this company, their secrets to success, and the future of the cannabis beverage industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Theragun Massages Its Way Into The CBD Business

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Dr. Jason Wersland is a chiropractor and founder of the Theragun and now TheraOne. The Theragun is a handheld, drill-like self massager that took him eight years to develop. Since its launch in 2017, it’s been used by over 250 sports teams, PTs, trainers, chiropractors, regular folk, and celebs. Dr. Wersland has now pivoted to a new product called Theraone, a line of full-spectrum CBD products that are certified USDA organic. This is his inspiring story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ingenius Way Wana Became The Top Edibles Company

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Guest Nancy Whiteman is the CEO of Wana Brands, the No. 1 edibles brand in sales revenues in the US. Nancy tells the origin story of the company, which she founded in her own Colorado test kitchen. She also shares how the company’s focus on consistency, flavor, and innovation took them to the next level. Plus, what it's like working with a gummi guru who helps them perfect the perfect cannabis-infused confectio

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Going On In Colorado?

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Lisa Gee is Director of Marketing & CSR for Lightshade. She talks to me about how Colorado company is adjusting to a post-pandemic world by marketing products to suit their customers’ needs. Could what’s happening in the Colorado cannabis market be a microcosm of what to expect across the country?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arcview's Kim Kovacs on the Best Cannabis Investements Right Now

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Kim Kovacs is CEO of The Arcview Group, a private investment network and market research firm focused on connecting high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and money managers with investment in the cannabis sector. Prior to her role at Arcview, she was a serial entrepreneur and investor and founder of My Jane, a wellness technology platform that curates cannabis products for women. My Jane was acquired in 2019 by Manifest 7. Kim talks to us about what Arcview does, how entrepreneurs and investors can get involved, and the best investment opportunities.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathy Ireland Gets Into The CBD Business

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Our guests Kathy Ireland and Smoke Wallin recently announced the launch of a new CBD line. Kathy Ireland is a former supermodel turned super businesswoman and President of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. Smoke Wallin is the Chairman and CEO of Vertical Wellness, a vertically-integrated health and wellness company with a focus on natural Hemp cannabinoid solutions. This new strategic relationship encompasses all CBD product categories, including beauty, health and wellness, pets, edibles, and more. The two talk about why they decided to go into business together, the challenges of the CBD industry, and the best entrepreneurial advice they ever received.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Dispensary Survives Looting And The Pandemic

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Our guest Kobie Evans is the co-owner of Pure Oasis, the only minority-owned dispensary on the east coast. Call it trial by fire or just bad luck, but Pure Oasis has weathered quite a storm in the past few months. A few weeks after this city's first recreational dispensary opened, it had to close its doors due to Covid-19. When it's doors finally opened again, it was the victim of targeted looting during the George Floyd protests. Evans tells the remarkable story of how he's overcome adversity.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will The Pandemic Speed Up Legalization?

Thu, 28 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Matt Hawkins is the founder and managing partner of Entourage Effect Capital. In this episode, he talks about some predictions for cannabis in a pandemic and post pandemic world, specifically the impact of cannabis being deemed essential and what that means on the legalization front and for new business opportunities in the space.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 35 Most Influential Women In Cannabis

Thu, 21 May 2020 04:30:00 -0000

This month, Green Entrepreneur announced its picks for The 35 Most Influential Women In Cannabis. The list covered a wide range of movers and shakers in the business from small business owners to investors, publicists to journalists, veterans to newcomers. Editor-in-chief Jonathan Small and contributing editor Lindsey Bartlett take you behind the scenes to discuss the process of selecting the impressive women on the list as well as the wider role of women in advancing the cannabis industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Puffco Combatted Copycats and Rose To The Top

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Roger Volodarksy is the founder of Puffco a LA-based vaporizer company that makes an array of devices for concentrate consumers. He started the company on a dare from a friend and since built it up to be one of the leading companies in the space. This is the story of his journey and how he had to pivot to combat copycats.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How BigMike Conquered the Cannabis Industry

Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Mike "BigMike" Straumietis is the founder of Advanced Nutrients, a massive agricultural products manufacturer. He talks about how he built his company, the origin of his name, the secret of his social media success (he has millions of followers), and his current efforts to get face masks to the needy. A lively conversation with one of the giants (literally, he's 6'7) in the industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Create A Brand Name That Sells

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Brad Flowers is co-founder of Bullhorn, a branding and marketing agency based in Kentucky. He is also the author of The Naming Book: 5 Steps to Creating Brand and Product Names That Sell from Entrepreneur Press. With a background in English literature, Brad is well suited for the task of helping companies find good names that bring results. On this episode, we talk about the strategies companies should take when brainstorming and deciding on a name.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside The World's First Cannabis Breathalyzer

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Mike Lynn is the founder Hound Labs, Inc, which manufactures the world’s first marijuana breathalyzer. The company’s technology makes it 1 billion times more sensitive than today’s alcohol breathalyzers. It works by identifying recent (not past) marijuana use by measuring THC in breath. The invention could be a game changer for law enforcement and employers to address marijuana safety concerns without unjustly accusing people who are using cannabis responsibly.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Gronkowski Tackles The CBD Business

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

After retiring from the NFL last season, New England Patriot All-Start Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski announced that he will be a major investor and spokesperson for CBDMedic. Green Entrepreneur contributing writer Nick Dimengo talks to Gronk about how CBD helps him manage pain, why he got into the industry, and how he would pitch the benefits of CBD to his old Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe Solutions To The Cannabis Cash Problem

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Guest Eric Kaufman is Chief Revenue Officer for Dama Financial, which provides access to secure banking for cash-intensive businesses such as cannabis. Dama’s services include cash management, access to online and mobile-friendly bank accounts, cashless payment solutions, even armored guards and vehicles. In an in-depth interview, Eric talks about the challenges cannabis companies face, what they can do about that, and what the future holds.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew DeAngelo: "Our Job Right Now Is To Get Cannabis To The People"

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Andrew DeAngelo is the co-founder of Harborside Health Center and a towering voice in the world of cannabis advocacy and legalization for over 30 years. In the latest episode of the Green Entrepreneur podcast with Jonathan Small, he talks about what his company is doing to protect workers and get cannabis to the people who need it most, how the coronavirus crisis may reverse cannabis bans and anti-cannabis opinion, and how your company can adapt its businesses to the current situation.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Ways To Manage Your Business In Times Of Crisis

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

These are uncertain times for all of us. Small business owners with little cash flow are especially feeling the squeeze. To help figure out how to manage in the time of coronavirus, we talked to Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes, one of the world's leading management experts and an international best-selling author. He has written 27 books, translated into 36 languages, including How To Manage In a Time of Crisis and Managing Corporate Lifecycles. Dr. Adizes taught at Columbia University, UCLA and was a visiting professor at Stanford, Tel Aviv, and Hebrew Universities. He is also a Holocaust survivor.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Cannabis Doctor Answers Your Coronavirus Questions

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBD Advice From A Former Sephora Executive

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Guerrilla Market Your Brand

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Michael Scherr is an entertainer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Aria Brands, a holding company that is both a novelty gifting product line for adults and a hemp-derived CBD consumer product line. With his creative background, Scherr has lots of creative ideas on how to market your cannabis brand for cheap. On the podcast, he talks about his most effective guerrilla marketing tactics, including dressing up as Where’s Waldo at cannabis conventions.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Investor Who Only Invests in 'Vice' Industries

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:04:40 -0000

Catherine Dockery is founder of Vice Ventures, a seed-stage capital fund that invests in good companies operating in "bad" categories from seed to exit. The 27-year-old alum of Walmart and Bonobos, Dockery launched her own company in 2018, investing in industries like cannabis, sex-tech, alcohol, e-gambling, harm-reducing nicotine and more. On the podcast, we talk about the opportunities in vice businesses, her predictions for the cannabis and CBD space, and how she vets her investments.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Social Equity Success Story in Oakland

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Guest Jessie Grundy is CEO of The Peakz, which is one of the most successful social equity cannabis brands in the country. Operating out of Oakland, California, Grundy transitioned from from the dangerous world of the illicit market to the legal market, offering a brand that appeals to an urban audience. This is the story of how he built the brand from scratch and how social equity programs can make a difference in the industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Cornbread Mafia Taught This Hemp Entrepreneur

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Jim Higdon is the founder of Cornbread Hemp, a USDA-certified organic hemp company in Kentucky. In his previous life, James was author of the 2012 book The Cornbread Mafia, which tells the story of the biggest domestic marijuana syndicate in American history. He parlayed his book’s success into a journalism career, covering cannabis policy for POLITICO. Tired of covering cannabis from the bleacher seats, he got in the game in 2018, launching Cornbread Hemp, borrowing the name and also some of the learnings from that storied organization. Plus, he talks about the importance of being USDA-certified.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Felon to Founder

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Aaron Riley is the president of CannaSafe, the #1 cannabis testing lab in California. But back in 2011, Aaron was the target of an undercover weed bust that landed him in jail with several felony drug charges. This is the story of how a 19-year-old college football star lost everything only to build back his life and career working in cannabis “the right way,” We also talk about the cannabis testing industry and his take on Vapegate, which and his company’s role in breaking the news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Get Funded in the Cannabis Economy

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Ross O'Brien is author of the new book, Cannabis Capital, from Entrepreneur Press. He is also the Founder & CEO of cannabis venture capital fund Bonaventure Equity, ("BVE") and founder of the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit. We talk about what venture capitalists look for, new business opportunities, and predictions for 2020.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live From Green Entrepreneur's Saturday CBD Market

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:19:03 -0000

We hosted a CBD Farmer's Market in Hollywood with other 25 vendors, including hemp rollers, yoga classes, massages, infused food, and other craziness. Host Jonathan Small speaks to some of the entrepreneurs on the floor about how and why they got into the CBD game, their greatest challenges, and best advice.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How One Family Built a Multi-Million Dollar Weed Business With Just $2k

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The remarkable story of the Sadler family. Cody and George Sadler sit down with Green Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jonathan Small to talk about how they built their family weed business, Platinum Vapes, off of the money they made selling a dirt bike. They’ve survived police raids, jail time, but they managed to come out on top.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday Goods CEO On Creative Ways To Stand Out In A Crowded Market

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Guest Yoram Heller is Co-Founder, Co-CEO of Sunday Goods, which offers premium sun-grown prerolls, effect pens, and flower. The company recently ventured into the California rec market, after having success with its medical products in Arizona. Yoram talks about the difference between Cali and Arizona and some of the unique ways his company is trying to make their mark in a crowded marketplace.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Recess Beverages Markets the Feeling Not The CBD Itself

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:27:36 -0000

Guest Ben Witte is the founder and CEO of Recess, which makes hemp-infused sparkling water beverages. Recess markets itself more on the feeling the drink enables than the actual compound of CBD itself—much the way Starbucks markets the drinks not the caffeine. In a CBD-obsessed world, this is an interesting business decision. We get to the bottom of it.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is MP Glassworthy The Most Interesting Man In Cannabis?

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Who is MP Glassworthy? That’s just the question MP Glassworthy Flower, a company that specializes in high-potency flower, wants you to ask. Like Captain Morgan or The Most Interesting Man in The World, MP Glassworthy is a fictional mascot, complete with a detailed back story, wardrobe, and actor who plays the role. We talk to Eric Spitz, the CEO of C4 Distro, who dreamed up the character based on his experience in the microbrewing industry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Spending 10 Years In Jail, A Grower Shares His Story

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

In 1992 Johnny Casali, a second-generation cannabis farmer in Humboldt County, was arrested by the Feds for growing marijuana and served a sentence of 10 years in jail. Now he is the owner of Huckleberry Hill Farms, a successful fruit and cannabis farm that provides award-winning flower to Flow Kana. This is the tragic but ultimately heartwarming story of how he transitioned from the “traditional” cannabis market to the legal market.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Need To Know About Microdosing Psychedelics

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Our groovy guest is Paul Austin, a psychedelic entrepreneur, microdosing coach, and founder of The Third Wave, a website specializing in psychedelic literacy and education. Paul also speaks at conferences across the country about responsible psychedelic use. On the pod, Paul talks about the health benefits of microdosing both psychedelics and cannabis, and the business opportunities down the line. Are psychedelics the next cannabis?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss Grass Wants to Curate Cannabis for Women

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Kate Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass, a highly vetted cannabis e-commerce shop and magazine with a mission of taking the guesswork out of weed. Kate was inspired to start Miss Grass by her stint working at a dispensary in college. But her life after school took her in another direction where she embarked on a decade-long career in Hollywood. So why did Kate leave her high-powered job in entertainment to jump into the Green Rush, and what has she learned along the way?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Dose Dial Was Born

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Dosist CEO Gunner Winston joins the podcast to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the development of their new product the dose dial. After releasing their innovative dose pen in 2016, the company won plenty of accolades. Three years later they’re hoping to follow-up that success with the first dose-controlled delivery device in the edible category.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran James Kim Of Stiiizy Turned To Cannabis To Treat His PTSD

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

In honor of Veteran’s Day, army veteran and cannabis entrepreneur James Kim joins the show. James is co-founder and managing director of Stiiizy, part of the Shryne Group--a vertically integrated cannabis company in Cali. Prior to joining the Green Rush, James served in Iraq when he was only 18 years old. His positive experience using cannabis to treat his PTSD created a passion to build Stiiizy. This is his inspiring story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeafWorks Combats Fraud In Cannabis DNA

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:23:48 -0000

How do you know what’s in the cannabis you’re planting? The label may say one thing, but the reality can be quite different. That’s where Leafworks comes in—a botanical identification company that tests DNA samples of plants so that buyers, sellers, and growers know what they’re getting. Leafworks’ CEO Eleanor Kuntz and CSO Kerin Law join the podcast to talk in laywoman’s terms about male vs. female marijuana, the fraud in the industry, and why understanding what’s in your weed matters.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaley Nichol, Co-Founder and COO of Sagely Naturals, On Taking CBD to CVS

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:20:57 -0000

Guest Kaley Nichol is cofounder of Sagely Naturals, a top CBD brand. Their products can be found everywhere from health food store chains to CVS and Neiman Marcus. The company was founded in 2015, long before the CBD craze struck the U.S, with abandon. Kaley talks to us about the origin story of the company and how they’ve managed to stand out in the crowded CBD space. Kaley welcome to the show!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aphria CEO Irwin D. Simon On Running A Huge Public Cannabis Company

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Irwin D. Simon runs one of the largest cannabis companies in the world in terms of stock value and just sheer size. Aphria's grow facilities are 2.5 million square feet-- the equivalent of 350 football fields. My interview with Simon was recorded at the CWCBExpo in Los Angeles in front of an audience. We talk about his background running a billon dollar health food company, how he landed in cannabis, and his take on the over-valuation of cannabis companies on the Canadian stock market.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Cannabis Courtesan

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:34:21 -0000

Alice Little is a pro-cannabis activist, social media influencer, and legal prostitute working out of Nevada’s licensed brothels. On the podcast, she speaks up about the sexual health benefits of cannabis and her advocacy for the right to use marijuana products in legal brothels. Alice also helps shatter stereotypes about courtesans and draws interesting parallels between the businesses of legal cannabis and legal sex work.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Williams on the Green Rush

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Live from the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit, ex-NFL star Ricky Williams talks about his entry into the cannabis business. Ricky is co-founder, with his wife Linnea Miron, of Real Wellness, a company that makes all-natural cannabis-infused medicinals. Ricky is also a Heisman Trophy winner and only the 26th player in the history of the NFL to rush for 10,000 yards. Once ridiculed for leaving the league for pot, he is now the one having the last laugh. This is his inspiring story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the Vaping Illness Epidemic

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 23:32:01 -0000

A mysterious lung disease linked to vaping has sickened over 500 people in the U.S. and killed 11. What is behind this illness? And what is the cannabis industry doing about it? We’re joined by David Downs, the California bureau chief of Leafly and a long-time cannabis journalist who has done serious reporting on this story.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexico's Former President Vicente Fox Wants to Legalize Pot Everywhere

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Vicente Fox was Mexico’s President who from 2000 to 2006. Today, he is an outspoken advocate for cannabis legalization around the world. We had a chance to speak to President Fox at the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit in Dallas about how why went from being a prohibitionist to a supporter, how close Mexico is to full legalization, and what legal Mexican market would mean for Entrepreneurs in America.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Legend Paul Pierce Scores with His CBD Line

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:55:07 -0000

Paul Pierce lit up the NBA as an all-star for 19 years. Now he’s co-founder and CEO of The Truth CBD Remedies and the Vesper One vape available on Eaze Wellness. But it hasn’t all been a smooth ride for Pierce. In 2002, he was stabbed 11 times, a harrowing event that led him on journey to discover cannabis for pain, depression, and PTSD. Pierce talks about how he went from being a CBD advocate to a CBD entrepreneur. He’s joined by business partner, Elliot Mermel.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Woman Behind the First Cannabis Compliance Tech Company Traded On Nasdaq

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Ten years ago, guest Jessica Billingsley introduced the first tracking software into the cannabis space. That company MJ Freeway grew massively and recently merged with MTech Acquisition Corp to become a global technology behemoth called Akerna. In this interview we talk about what her company does and why it’s important, what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated industry, and what rock climbing has taught her about business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Lessons from a Former Chipotle Exec

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:41:28 -0000

Guest Tim Spong is CEO of NectarTek, a hemp extractor that produces CBD isolate and distillate. Prior to getting into hemp, Tim worked at Chipotle Mexican Grill for 25 years, most recently as Executive Director of Supply Chain and Operations Services, a job which included managing that company’s food safety crisis in 2015. Tim talks about why he left Chipotle to run a cannabis startup and the strategies he’s brought with to his new business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Pot Shop Caters to the Canna-Curious

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Tim Dodd is the CEO of Sweet Flower, a luxury cannabis lifestyle brand that includes cannabis shops catering to the canna-curious. Green Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jon Small visited Tim at his flagship shop on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The two talk about the challenges and opportunities of opening up a dispensary in the largest market in the world. Plus, the decisions Tim’s made to make his shop approachable to those customers interested but still a little intimidated by the stigma of the plant.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Next For Bruce Linton?

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

When Bruce Linton was unceremoniously canned from his position as co-CEO of Canopy Growth Corp earlier this year, the cannabis world was stunned. Linton is one of the stars of the business. We caught up with him at the NCIA conference in San Jose to talk about his future and where he sees the opportunities in the business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet The Weed Nuns

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Sister Kate (aka Christine Meeusen) is the founder of Sisters of the Valley, an order of nuns in Merced, California. But these aren’t ordinary nuns. They are descendants of the French Beguines and live on a farm creating CBD in cauldrons.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headset CEO Cy Scott on What Millennials Want

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:15:05 -0000

Millennials represent the largest group of cannabis consumers. So what type of bud are they looking for? And which brands are reaching them? Cy Scott co-founder and CEO of Headset, an analytics service provider for the cannabis industry, joins the show to give us some insight on the major buying trends in the business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a Conjoined Twin Found Success in Cannabis

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:19:15 -0000

Francesa Vavala was born as a conjoined twin in 1982. At four days old, she was separated from her sister Emily. Francesca was healthy, but her sister Emily suffered a severe form of cerebral palsy. Now Francesca is co-founder of Alias Cann, an on-demand cannabis sales and marketing agency. She talks about why she switched from real estate to cannabis and the medicinal powers of the plant.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Handler Discovers Cannabis

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:59:15 -0000

Comedian, author, and cannabis advocate Chelsea Handler talks about her recent re-discovery of weed and her plans to launch her own cannabis line with NorCal Cannabis Company.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Treyous Jarrells: Why A Top NFL Prospect Quit Football For Cannabis

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:40:52 -0000

Former Colorado State University football star Treyous Jarrells was a top NFL prospect. Then he quit the team his senior year. The reason? Cannabis. The running back relied on the plant to medicate the pain from his myriad injuries but his school prohibited its use. Now Jarrells runs a consulting company focused on educating athletes at the high school and collegiate level on the benefits associated with using Cannabinoids,

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anheuser Kush: A Descendent of the Beer Dynasty Creates a New Bud

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

When Adolphus Busch V tried to get an entry-level job at his family's beer empire, he was rejected. Undaunted, he started his own business -- a Colorado-based cannabis company called ABV.He talks about growing up as a Busch in St. Louis and taking his family's entrepreneurial spirit into a whole space.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exciting New Opportunities in Cannabis

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Ryan Ansin is co-founder of Revolutionary Farms, a vertically-integrated cultivation and dispensary group in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He also advises and oversees a number of multi-million dollar investment funds. Because of his unique perspective from both sides of the business, he is a sought-after speaker around the world. On this episode, he shares his origin story, including mining diamonds in Sierra Leone, and his take on the exciting new opportunities in the canna-business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Politics of Pot

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:10:48 -0000

Our guest is cannabis lobbyist Saphira Galoob, CEO of The Liaison Group and Senior Public Policy Advisor and Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable. Galoob tackles questions such as: What is the federal government doing about cannabis’s banking problem? What about weed’s Schedule 1 status? And how close are we do the national legalization of marijuana, and is that even the right question to ask? If you want to know what’s going on with cannabis at a federal level, don’t miss this interview.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Microdosing the Future of Cannabis?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Aaron Morris and Chris Joseph started their company in a garage and bootstrapped funding from virtually nothing—but they weren’t developing a hot new app. Armed with all-natural ingredients and killer bud, these Oregon natives jumped headfirst into the hyper-competitive cannabis edibles space, and in two short years, their company, WYLD, is that state’s top seller. Entrepreneur Special Projects Editor chatted with these young co-founders about the “blind date” that brought them together, the vodka brand they launched right out of college, and why microdosing is the future of cannabis.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Murphy Has Some Smart Advice For You

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:45:29 -0000

Kevin P. Murphy, CEO of Acreage Holdings, joins us at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in New York City. Murphy talks about how he grew his company from a one-man operation to a dominant force in the cannabis industry, Acreage’s recent merger with Canopy, and how aspiring green entrepreneur can make their mark in the industry. Enjoy this masterclass from one of the biggest names in the business.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biggie Smalls' Son Gets into the Weed Game

Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

CJ Wallace was only 5 months old when his legendary father The Notorious BIG was murdered. But the two have many similarities, including an appreciation for cannabis. Last month, CJ launched cannabis company Think BIG in honor of Biggie and the flower. His first brand, The Frank White Creative Blend, are limited edition pre-rolls. We talk about his decision to launch a cannabis business, how he made in happen, and the influence of his larger-than-life father.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis Investing for Non-Millionaries

Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Codie Sanchez is a partner at Cresco Capital Partners, one of the first private equity funds in the legalized cannabis space. A former journalist and investor at Goldman Sachs and Vanguard, she now works exclusively on a $100 million cannabis fund. We sat down recently to talk about how to invest in cannabis companies for little to no money, where to invest and not to invest, and the three things every cannabis investor must know.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Company's Quest to be the 23andMe of Cannabis

Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Endocanna Health has developed a simple DNA test and online database that analyzes your genetics and then recommends various cannabinoid ratios and terpene profiles.You give them a sample, and they give you an anonymous and extensive report of cannabis recommendations on everything from lessening your anxiety to enhancing your sleep. We sit down with Len May, the company CEO and co-founder, to talk about your genes and your ganja.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Truth About CBD and Hemp (Live Panel)

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:43:11 -0000

Live from the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit (CDS) in San Diego, Green Entrepreneur editor in chief Jonathan Small speaks with a panel of experts about the various issues surrounding CBD and hemp, including the status of their legality, the lack of FDA regulation, the snake oil problem, and exciting new opportunities in the market. Douglas Gordan (Zimmer & Co), Kaliko Castille (NCIA), Tyler Averdick (Novium), and Dave Rodman (The Rodman Law Group) are guests.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve DeAngelo: The Father of the Cannabis Industry

Thu, 02 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple Marketing Hacks from PR Specialist Rosie Mattio

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

One of the toughest challenges facing cannabis entrepreneurs today is how to advertise and market their products when go-to options, such as Facebook and Google, are strictly limited. Rosie Mattio, founder of Mattio Communications, is one of the most successful public relations executives in the green space. She joins the show to offer tried-and-true strategies to finesse the regulations and get the word out about your company.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MedMen CEO Adam Bierman on Building the Apple Store of Weed

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

As co-founder and CEO of marijuana giant MedMen, Adam Bierman’s watched the company grow from a few dinky, medical marijuana dispensaries on the west side of LA to a behemoth, which includes 70 dispensaries and cultivation centers across 12 states and a new product line. But Bierman won’t stop until a gummy edible is as mainstream as a glass of chardonnay. We sat down to talk to us about his journey to the dank side, and what he’s learned along the way.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al Harrington Wants to Put The CBD in the NBA

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Al Harrington is former NBA forward and current Big3 All-star. He’s also founder of the cannabis company, Viola. For many celebrities with cannabis brands, their involvement in the day-to-day business consists of slapping their name on the label and counting their money. Not Big Al. For him, cannabis isn’t just a paycheck -- it’s a passion. The plant healed his beloved grandmother and transformed his career. Now he’s hoping he can spread the message to his fellow athletes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices