CannaInsider - Interviews with the Business Leaders of The Legal Cannabis, Marijuana, CBD Industry
244 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 631 ratingsMatthew Kind from the website CannaInsider provides weekly interviews with the leading voices of the rapidly growing Cannabis, Marijuana Industry. Listen in and learn as visionaries discuss the trends and technology that are shaping the industry. Each week you’ll learn about; what is going on in The Marijuana Industry, what states are legalizing and when, what jobs are being created by both recreational and Medical Marijuana (MMJ) legalization, ways to invest in cannabis businesses, and fun and safe ways to partake in Marijuana Tourism. Looking for more? We also interview various experts including: cannabis chemists, dispensary owners, manufacturers of marijuana infused products (MIPS), seed companies, marijuana and cannabis investors and entrepreneurs.
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Ep 275 - Canopy Rivers CEO Reveals the Hottest Segments in Cannabis
September 16, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBBy making investments in other companies, large cannabis brands are attempting to capture exponential growth within specific corners of the marketplace. This not only works to increase ROI for investors, but it also provides these companies the chance to form strategic partnerships with rising startups ahead of the curve. Here to tell us all about this is Narbé Alexandrian of Canopy Rivers, a cannabis venture capital firm and the $1 billion investment arm of the largest cannabis company ...
Ep 274 - The Billion Dollar Cannabis Marketplace
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBSince launching in 2016, LeafLink has quickly become the largest e-commerce wholesale cannabis platform with $1 billion in annualized sales as of June 2019. In this episode, LeafLink CEO Ryan Smith gives us an inside look at what’s happening in the industry’s busiest marketplace. Learn more at https://leaflink.com Key Takeaways: Ryan’s background in cannabis and how he came to start LeafLink An inside look at LeafLink and the ways in which it helps brands and retailers streamline...
Cannabis Guru Ed Rosenthal Shares His Tips For The Perfect Grow - Encore
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MBWidely known as the “Guru of Ganja,” Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, and legalization pioneer. He’s the most renowned cannabis cultivator in the world and has authored numerous books on the topic, including Marijuana Grower’s Handbook (which Oaksterdam University uses as their cultivation textbook to this day) as well as his newest book, Marijuana Garden Saver. In this episode, Ed shares his advice to growers looking to achieve the perfect gro...
Ep 273 - Stackable Grow Chambers Are Taking Cannabis To New Heights
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat happens when big data meets cultivation? Here to help us answer that is David Kessler of TriGrow, a leading cultivation solutions provider that just launched a grow chamber that will change cannabis as we know it. Learn more at https://trigrow.com Key Takeaways: David’s background in cannabis and how he became Senior Vice President of TriGrow An inside look at TriGrow and its turnkey systems approach to help cultivators achieve the highest consistency and quality possible The ...
Ep 272 - The Last Barrier To Cannabis Beverages Has Fallen
August 19, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 42 MBEfficacy and rate of absorption are important variables when taking CBD, but the reality is most products on the market aren’t fast-acting and don’t have the best bioavailability. That’s why William Kleidon set out on a mission to crack the code on a delivery method that could provide both instant relief and optimal absorption, and he did not disappoint. With their patented immediate absorption technology, William and his team at Ojai Energetics are going where no company has gone before...
Ep 271 - These LED Lights Are Capturing The Attention of Cannabis Growers
August 12, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBWhen outfitting a modern cultivation facility, lighting is one of the most important investments. With the right combination of spectrum and power, good lighting not only maximizes yield but also optimizes plant quality for home and commercial growers alike. But how do you stay up to date on all the advancements of indoor lighting and determine the best scheme for your facility? Here to help us tackle this is Noah Miller of Black Dog LED, makers of the best full-spectrum LED grow light...
Ep 270 - Synthetic Cannabinoids Are Opening Up A New World Of Possibilities
August 05, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBJust as we’re becoming comfortable with the massive changes in cannabis legalization there enters a disruptive new technology called “Cannabinoid Biosynthesis” that has prompted a lot of interest among industry insiders. Here to tell us more about it is Jason Poulos of Librede, a synthetic biology company and leader in cannabinoid biosynthesis based in Southern California. Learn more at https://www.librede.com Key Takeaways: Jason’s background in biology and how it led him into the c...
Ep 269 - Designer Cannabis Is On The Horizon Thanks To Molecular Science
July 28, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 37.1 MBIt’s no secret that achieving a truly targeted effect is the holy grail of the cannabis industry, but how close are we to making this a reality? Are designer cannabis products on the horizon? Here to help answer this is Chris Emerson, co-founder and CEO of a unique company known as Level that’s working to disrupt the cannabis industry with products precisely tailored to every individual and every occasion. Learn more at https://www.levelblends.com Key Takeaways: Chris’ backgroun...
Using The Power of Ritual To Create Product-Market Fit - Encore
July 22, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBJustin Singer is the co-founder of Still Water Brands, a company focused on cannabis consumers that really don’t see themselves as cannabis consumers because they feel uncomfortable with the existing methods of consumption. For example, it is very confusing for a first-time cannabis consumer to understand why they don’t want to eat a 100mg infused chocolate bar, but instead, need to break it up into 10 or 20 pieces. First-time consumers ask, “wait, why do I need to break this bar up, isn’t...
Ep 268 - This Canadian Company Is Revolutionizing The Retail Experience...With Music
July 15, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Canadian cannabis market continues to mature and flourish under a liberal national legalization policy, and here to help us understand the latest trends in Canada is Ben Kaanta, COO of licensed producer Westleaf Inc. As a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, Westleaf has significant assets operating under development across the value chain. The company builds and operates cultivation, extraction, processing, manufacturing, research and development, and wholly-owned retail. ...
High Times Cultivation Expert Harry Resin Shares Cannabis Growing Tips - Encore
July 08, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 42.1 MBHarry Resin has a column in High Times Magazine with a focus on cannabis cultivation topics. Listen in as he shares his ideas on how to improve your grow and his thoughts on where the industry is heading. Key Takeaways: [2:08] – Harry talks about his background [4:25] – Harry discusses what he does when he is not writing for High Times [5:31] – Harry talks about the assisted breeder project he’s working on [7:53] – Harry’s advice on starting a commercial grow [9:58] – Rookie mistakes ...
Expert Architect & Grower Reveals How To Design The Perfect Indoor Grow - Encore
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBMatt Gaboury is head of Design and Systems for Calyx King. Listen in as Matt describes the most high-tech and efficient grow rooms he creates. He also describes the grow room of the future. Key Takeaways: [0:59] – What is Calyx King [1:57] – Matt’s background [3:21] – Matt talks about what his work entails [4:57] – Planning a cannabis grow facility [11:02] – Biggest mistakes when planning a cannabis grow facility [13:55] – Matt talks about technology in optimizing workflow [16:53] –...
Ep 267 - Hemp Entrepreneur Building a Global Hempire
June 24, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBThe hemp and CBD market are going global in a big way, and renowned hemp pioneer Paul Benhaim is here to help us navigate the waters. Now the founder and CEO of CBD brand Elixinol, Paul has been involved in the hemp industry since 1993. His first commercial endeavor in the space was a hemp-based nutritional bar that quickly moved from a few thousand bars per year to multi-millions and is now sold under numerous labels across the world. This lead Paul to found the industry-leading brand H...
Cannabis Grower Uses Aquaponics With Massive Cost & Sustainability Benefits - Encore
June 17, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBWarren Bravo is CEO of Green Relief in Ontario Canada. Warren and his partners embarked on a 2.5-year journey to master growing cannabis in an aquaponics system. Most remarkable is Warren’s ability to leverage his aquaponics system to produce cannabis for under one dollar per gram. Growers of tomorrow or going to be competing with people like Warren and will most likely go out of business unless they are planning now to produce quality cannabis at massive scale. Key Takeaways: [1:25]: W...
Ep 266 - Surprising Data on What's Selling In Dispensaries
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 40.3 MBRoy Bingham is the CEO of BDS Analytics, which produces the leading market trends reports, analyses, and consumer research in the cannabis industry. Not only does Roy know EXACTLY what is selling in dispensaries, but he also has definitive data on which cannabis product trends are accelerating and which are fading. In this interview, Roy shares his insight on where cannabis is heading in the months and years ahead. Learn more at https://bdsanalytics.com Key Takeaways: Shifts and...
How Terpenes Radically Change Your Experience Of Cannabis - Encore
June 02, 2019 18:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBDr. Ethan Russo a neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher. If you are in the cannabis industry or looking to be, this episode will help you to understand the most important scientific aspects of the cannabis plant. Specifically, you will learn how terpenes radically change how you experience cannabis. Learn more about the benefits and science of cannabis terpenes. Key Takeaways: [1:00] – Dr. Ethan Russo’s background [4:26] – Dr. Ethan’s study of cannabis [6:15] – How does cannabis ...
Ep 265 - How Hemp Packaging Is Saving Our Oceans - with Ron Basak-Smith of Sana Packaging
May 26, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBAs the cannabis retail environment gets more competitive, retailers are looking for ways to stand out and make a statement. Here to tell us more about this is Ron Basak-Smith, CEO and Co-founder of a new company known as Sana Packaging that’s providing cannabis retailers with sustainable hemp-based packaging solutions. In this episode, Ron shares with us an inside look at Sana Packaging and how the company is working to fix the cannabis packaging problem and eliminate pollution. Learn ...
Ep 264 - This Groundbreaking Biotech Developments Are Revolutionizing Cannabis And Beyond - with Cameron Keluche of KelSie Biotech and SUM Microdose
May 19, 2019 16:15 - 31 minutes - 22.8 MBIncredible biotech developments are starting to bring new and exciting products to the cannabis market that would have seemed like science fiction just a few years ago. Here to tell us about it is Cameron Keluche, founder and CEO of sublingual cannabis tablet company SUM Microdose and president and CEO of KelSie Biotech, an innovation and intellectual property holding company in Boulder, CO. In this episode, Cameron shares with us a breakdown of KelSie’s “Bubble Drying” technology and ho...
Ep 263 - PRØHBTD Is Taking Cannabis From Black Market To Mainstream - With CEO Drake Sutton-Shearer
May 12, 2019 15:14 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBMost entrepreneurs create a product or service before determining ways to build a customer base, but Drake Sutton-Shearer has taken a different route. Currently generating over 2 million unique visitors a month, Drake’s new cannabis content distribution network PRØHBTD allows him to market his own products while simultaneously bridging the gap between cannabis and mainstream culture. In this episode, Drake shares with us how PRØHBTD’s unique business model uses entertainment to broaden t...
Ep 262 - Dispensary Sales Are Booming Thanks To This New Tool - With Seed CEO Matt Cutone
May 05, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBMaking dispensary customers feel welcome and informed the moment they walk into the store is vital, and the company that knows how to do this best is Seed Technology. Providing dispensaries with educational kiosks that help inform customers, Seed creates a customer experience that results in bigger purchases and repeat buyers. In this episode, Seed CEO Matt Cutone shares with us the incredible return on investment Seed is providing dispensaries across the US and gives us his insights on ...
Ep 261 - Cannabis Guru Ed Rosenthal Shares His Tips For The Perfect Grow
April 28, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MBWidely known as the "Guru of Ganja,” Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, and legalization pioneer. He’s the most renowned cannabis cultivator in the world and has authored numerous books on the topic, including Marijuana Grower’s Handbook (which Oaksterdam University uses as their cultivation textbook to this day) as well as his newest book, Marijuana Garden Saver. In this episode, Ed shares his advice to growers looking to achieve the perfect gro...
Ep 260 - How Fleur Marché Is Converting The CBD-Curious Luxury Customer with Ashley Lewis and Meredith Schroeder
April 21, 2019 18:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBAs cannabis continues to skyrocket and make its way into other industries, more and more entrepreneurs are looking to jump in. But with CBD only just entering the mainstream, how do startups determine their ideal customers and then - even more difficult - win them over? Enter Ashley Lewis and Meredith Schroeder, former directors at Goop and co-founders of online startup and “cannabis apothecary” Fleur Marché. Inspired by cannabis' many health benefits, Ashley and Meredith set out on a ...
Ep 259 - Traditional Investors Are Planting Their Flags In Cannabis - with Codie Sanchez of Cresco Capital Partners
April 14, 2019 14:43 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBPioneer investors with more traditional backgrounds in finance are beginning to plant their flags firmly and confidently in the cannabis space, and here to tell us about this is Codie Sanchez. Codie is a managing partner at Cresco Capital Partners, a private equity fund in the legalized cannabis space. She previously lead First Trust’s Latin America Investment business and held positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard. In this episode, Codie shares her insights on the futur...
Ep 258 - Families Are Turning To Cannabis To Treat Their Children’s Cancer - with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein of Weed The People
April 07, 2019 14:25 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBWhile we usually talk about the business realm of cannabis here on CannaInsider, in this episode we’re going to take a deep dive into medical marijuana and how it’s being used to better the lives of an increasing number of patients - specifically children. Here to discuss this growing movement are Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake, makers of the 2018 documentary Weed The People in which Abby and Ricki follow a number of families that are turning to cannabis to treat their cancer-stricken child...
Ep 257 - Creating The First Cannabis Wine That Actually Tastes Good
March 31, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBWe knew it wouldn’t be long before the cannabis industry started taking market share from the wine and spirits industry, and here to showcase that trend is Chip Forsythe, CEO of Rebel Coast Winery. Founded in 2013, this California winery is making a major splash with its alcohol-removed, THC-infused wine - a beverage that offers a very different kind of buzz (and skips the hangover). In this episode, Chip shares a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous process involved in creating cann...
Ep 256 - Hidden Fortunes in Cannabis B2B Businesses with Alex Coleman of TILT Holdings
March 24, 2019 16:26 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBWith business models from other industries quickly making their way into the cannabis industry, TILT Holdings is aiming to become the swiss army knife of business-to-business offerings in the cannabis space. A vertically-integrated infrastructure and technology platform, TILT Holdings delivers contract manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and software for over 1,500 retailers and brands throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. In this episode, TILT Holdings CEO Alex Coleman shares with...
Ep 255 - Cannabis Capital Raising is Maturing Here’s How...
March 17, 2019 14:45 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBWith the cannabis market projected to hit $31 billion by 2021, it’s easy to feel like the industry has simply taken on its own momentum. However, what most people don’t know is that there’s a group of investors called The Arcview Group that funds the very companies we’ll be reading about in the headlines 1-2 years from now. In this episode, founder and CEO of Arcview Troy Dayton gives us an in-depth look at the goings-on at Arcview, shares his insights on the future of cannabis, and prov...
Ep 254 - Can Craft Cannabis Survive The Big Money Takeover?
March 10, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBCan small-scale craft cannabis survive against huge corporations and the big ad practices they’re introducing to North America? Here to help us answer that is Ryan Stoa, Associate Professor at Concordia University School of Law and author of "Craft Weed: Family Farming and the Future of the Marijuana Industry." In this episode, Ryan argues the need to keep cannabis “more craft beer than Anheuser-Busch” and proposes a Marijuana Appellation system that would support a sustainable, local, a...
Ep 253 - Bringing Cutting Edge Science to Cannabis - Dr. Jon Vaught
March 03, 2019 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWith the recent global surge in industrial hemp, scientists are moving into the hemp and cannabis space to provide cultivators the technologies and best practices of other industries. Helping lead the movement is Dr. Jon Vaught, CEO and founder of Front Range Biosciences, an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in tissue culture cloning for cannabis and other high-value crops. In this episode, Dr. Jon shares how Front Range Biosciences is revolutionizing cloning methods to...
Ep 252 - Dixie Brands Using Fresh Capital To Expand
February 24, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MBAmerican cannabis companies are starting to go public in Canada, using the fresh capital to further fuel their growth. One of these companies is Dixie Brands Inc., one of the most recognized consumer brands with a portfolio of over 100 products across more than 15 different product categories. In this episode, Dixie CEO Chuck Smith shares his insight on the future of cannabis and discusses the company’s goals to become the leading global consumer packaged goods company in cannabis. Lea...
The Grow Room of the Future is Here Now with Michael Kadonoff (Encore)
February 17, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBMichael Kadonoff is the Founder and CEO of Braingrid. Braingrid allows any non-technical person to hang little devices around your grow room and immediately start collecting data about your grow. Including temperature, humidity, CO2 and more. Learn how growers are harnessing this data to build the grow rooms of the future today. Learn More: http://braingrid.io/ Key Takeaways: – Michael’s background as an inventor and at GE – What growers think they know about their garden is ac...
Ep 251 - Oaksterdam University: The Harvard of Cannabis for Entrepreneurs and Growers
February 10, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBWith the worldwide cannabis market projected to hit $32 billion by 2022, better training and information sharing will be paramount for industry newcomers in the years ahead. Enter Oaksterdam University, widely known as the Harvard of Cannabis. Since 2007, Oaksterdam has been the forerunner in providing the highest quality training offered in the cannabis industry and the first institution to address the growing needs of the marijuana movement, from patients to regulators. Such a focus ha...
Ep 250 - Breakthrough: Hemp Oil Extracted Using Only Air
February 03, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBExtraction is considered the most profitable segment of the cannabis industry, but what if we’ve been thinking about extraction all wrong? Is it really necessary to use large CO2 or butane extraction systems when there’s a way to extract oil from hemp and cannabis using just air? In this episode, Vapor Distilled Founder and CEO Russell Thomas explains how this revolutionary, all-natural extraction method produces stronger, ultra-pure oil. Learn more at http://www.vapordistilled.com K...
Ep 249 - WAYV Founder and CEO is Creating the Amazon of Cannabis
January 27, 2019 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBWAYV is an automated, on-demand supply chain logistics platform serving California’s exploding Cannabis industry. The technology streamlines the traditional B2B process, including transport, sales, and payment through a one-stop website that integrates regulatory and compliance checks. WAYV serves as a transparent, efficient tracking and compliance platform that surpasses the fulfillment experience of non-cannabis markets in today’s on-demand world. In this episode, WAYV founder and CEO Ke...
Ep 248 - Blue Moon Creator Keith Villa Invents First Cannabis-Infused Beer
January 20, 2019 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBOnly a few months after leaving MillerCoors where he invented the company’s wildly popular Blue Moon brand, Keith Villa launched Ceria Brewing Company to embark on new territory: cannabis-infused non-alcoholic craft beer. A spin on Blue Moon’s Belgian-style white ale, Keith’s new beer, “Grainwave,” is a medium-bodied ale with blood orange peel and 5mg of THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. In this episode, Keith shares the goings on at Ceria Brewing Company, the variety of “sens...
Ep 247 - The Best Opportunities for Cannabis Investors and Entrepreneurs in 2019
January 13, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBA firefighter out of college, Cody Shirk’s expertise in finance is self-taught. Today he’s a full-time investor and the founder of Explorer Equity Group (EEG), a global alternative asset manager that works to capitalize on investment opportunities off-the-beaten-path. With investments in industry household names including Kush Bottles and Regulated Solutions, Cody’s latest non-mainstream investments lie in - you guessed it - cannabis. In this episode, Cody shares his insights on the fu...
Ep 246 - How Robots are Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry
January 06, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBThe cannabis industry is projected to hit $31 billion by 2021, and with its growing demand comes a desperate need for scalability. Enter Jon Gowa, founder and CEO of Bloom Automation, LLC, a Boston-based company revolutionizing the way we harvest marijuana through robotics and automation. Designed to “trim with the precision of a human, but the efficiency of a machine,” Bloom Automation’s robots use smart optics and proprietary algorithms to increase efficiency and cut production costs -...
How Much Profit Is In Cannabis Oil Extraction? Find Out In This Episode - Holiday Encore 2 of 2
December 30, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBJonah Barber is the co-founder of MRX Xtractors. Learn how profitable cannabis oil extraction can be and the different business models available to those in the business or entering this business. Key Takeaways: – From lab testing flower to extraction company – A lot of oil on the market is not good, here’s why – The profit margin on a gram of extracted cannabis oil – Throughput from different extraction machines – The different business models in extraction Learn more at http://mr...
How to Hire and Get Hired in the Cannabis Industry - Holiday Encore 1 of 2
December 23, 2018 19:00 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MBKarson Humiston is the founder of Vangst, a multi-state recruiting company focused on the cannabis space. Karson is on the Forbes list of The Top 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs on the rise. Listen in as Karson describes how to hire the perfect candidate to help your business grow. Karson also lays out how to create a successful career in the cannabis industry and what kind of candidates are getting hired. Key Takeaways: – How Snoop Dogg’s VC fund invested in Vangst – Common mistakes employe...
Ep 245 - California's Most Recognized Dispensary Expects Big Growth in 2019
December 16, 2018 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHarborside is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected cannabis retailers in the world, and it’s expected to grow much bigger in 2019. Led by CEO Andrew Berman, the company has played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible, and its stores are known for supplying the world’s best-curated selection of award-winning flower, concentrates, edibles, and other cannabis products from California growers and manufacturers. One of Andrew’s first acts as CEO was to create ...
Ep 244 - Activate your Cannabis For Maximum Effect
December 09, 2018 12:05 - 47 minutes - 38.6 MBYou are leaving half the potency from your cannabis plant behind when it is not properly activated or decarboxylated. Find out how this simple technique can take your cannabis flower to the next level. About Today's Guest Shanel Lindsay is the CEO and founder of Ardent Cannabis. Listen in as Shanel talks about her move from a traditional lawyer to a tech and cannabis entrepreneur. Special Offer Shanel is offering CannaInsider listeners $30 off her flagship device the Ardent Nova deca...
Ep 243 - Cannabis Intimates? A Budding Industry You Will Want To Know About
December 02, 2018 12:45 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBForia hits below the belt with their cannabis intimates. Find out why customers are so curious about this budding new market category of the cannabis industry. Jon Brandon is the Co-founder of Foria, listen in as we discuss a wide range of topics. Key Takeaways: - Defining a category - Microdosing - Using Customer Feedback to Iterate - Sexual wellness and invigoration with Foria - Can cannabis help menstrual health? Limited Time Offer: Jon and the team at Foria Wellness have gen...
Ep 242 - Dispensary Data as a Competitive Advantage
November 25, 2018 17:11 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBCannabis businesses need to understand what is selling in dispensaries so they can make informed decisions. Cy Scott, co-founder, and CEO of Headset.io delves into how to get this data and use it to make actionable business decisions now. We also cover some cannabis items that are hot sellers right now. Learn more at https://www.headset.io/ and https://www.cannainsider.com/ Cy's Favorite Tools: https://quip.com/ https://www.intercom.com Cy's Favorite Books High Growth Hand Boo...
A New Market Category "Functional Cannabis" is Here! - Charles Jones (Encore)
November 18, 2018 19:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MBCharles Jones has created vape pens that are selling like crazy in 7 states. Why are dispensaries ordering his vape pens in greater and greater quantities? Charles has stumbled upon the holy grail that cannabis enthusiasts have been searching for. His vape pens allow you to experience desired moods consistently. The moods you can experience are; party, focus, bliss, focus, relax, and flow. The name of this larger cannabis segment is called "functional cannabis." Enjoy this fascinating i...
Ep 241 - Silicon Valley Dispensary CEO Leverages Tech and Brand Loyalty
November 11, 2018 14:08 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBDennis O’Malley is CEO of Caliva Dispensary in San Jose California. Listen in as Dennis shares how difficult but rewarding it is to run a thriving vertically integrated cannabis company. Key Takeaways: - The price of wholesale cannabis in California vs Oregon - How to successfully navigate regulatory changes - Creating in-house technology - Why delivery app Eaze is a dominating force in California Cannabis - Building a brand - Staying competitive - What the future holds for c...
Ep 240 - Cannabis Oil Extraction Expert Details How The Market is Changing
November 04, 2018 14:19 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBAndy Joseph is CEO of Apeks Supercritical. Andy and his team make advanced extraction machines. Listen in as he talks about how the industry is evolving and how businesses appetite for specific methods is evolving. Key Takeaways: - Andy’s background on Navy submarines - Creating extraction machines while moonlighting - Business owners are more interested in terpene preservation - CO2, Ethanol, Butane, Propane, which extraction method is better?- Why your finished product should drive ...
Ep 239 - Dutch Automation is The Killer App of Cannabis Cultivation
October 28, 2018 18:00 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBLars Meijer from Codema Systems Group shares how the top cannabis companies are using automation to radically increase efficiency and profit. Cultivators not thinking this way will be left behind soon. Key Takeaways: - Mapping out the lifecycle of your plants - Creating a workflow - Building automation around your workflow - How moving and flying tables enable efficiency - Reducing input costs Show Notes See Codema’s Solutions Videos Here https://codema.nl/video/ China’s Social ...
Ep 238 - Growing 20,000 Pounds of Pharmaceutical Grade Cannabis
October 21, 2018 18:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MBThe days of informal commercial cannabis growing are coming to an end as governments, wholesale buyers, and consumers want next-level growing standards that many would refer to as Pharmaceutical grade standards. To tell us about pharmaceutical grade cannabis growing is Tjalling Erkelens Founder and CEO of Bedrocan. Learn more at: https://bedrocan.com/ And https://www.cannainsider.com Important: What are the five trends disrupting cannabis? Find out with your free report at https://w...
Ep 237 - Entrepreneur Bringing Robotics to Cannabis
October 14, 2018 18:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBJames Slatic is well known and respected pioneer and thought leader recognized by the Huffington Post as one of top five Cannabis industry movers and shakers. As the former CEO of Med-West, James led and grew to be a $12M a year California infused products company. James is an active industry advocate and has sat on the boards of the California & Nevada Cannabis Associations and the Marijuana Policy Project providing James with a deep understanding of regulatory markets and frameworks. Lis...
Ep 236 The Platform That Brings Budtenders, Brands, and Dispensaries Together
October 07, 2018 18:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBAndrew Duffy attended Harvard then went on to work for the most successful hedge fund manager in the world (Ray Dalio). Ready to start his own business Andrew and his co-founder ditched the cold New England winters and moved to Colorado to start Best in Grow, a platform that brings budtenders, brands, and dispensaries together in one place online. Learn more at: https://bestingrow.io/ And https://www.cannainsider.com/ Important: What are the five trends disrupting the cannabis industry...