Smells Like Business
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Do you want to learn about the current and future state of cannabis in Europe? Then look no further! Tom and his guests have you covered. Each episode ex-budtender (with a rock’n’roll past) and Smells Like Business co-founder Tom Pettit talks to different cannabusinesses, ganjapreneurs and cannabis specialists making it easier for you to enter, and better understand, the European cannabis industry.Theme song by Alex Camp, @campstagram1
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#33 - The Future of Cannabis Tourism - Laura Hand from the Cannabis Travel Association
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this episode, Tom is talking to Laura Hand from the Cannabis Travel Association. Laura discusses the happy marriage between cannabis and tourism, and various types of trips and activities that create a great cannabis experience. If you come from the hospitality industry and are wondering how to combine it with cannabis, this episode is just for you. The association has just opened up to International Members, so Europeans are very welcome! Other topics discussed: The core activities of ...
#32 - Should You Start Selling CBD Oil in Europe?
June 11, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBAre you wondering if you should start selling CBD in Europe? If so, you are not alone. This is by far one of the most common questions Tom gets asked when he talks about Smells Like Business. On this episode Tom will be answering that exact question. He will share his views on whether it’s a good idea to start selling CBD now, and what he thinks people actially want to know when they ask this question. So, if you are currently contemplating if selling CBD is the right business for you, th...
#31 - What is Cancard? - Carly Barton from Cancard
May 28, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Carly Barton, the creator and driving force behind Cancard. The purpose of Cancard is to help medical cannabis users in the UK to have a validated identification for the police. Cancard is a photo ID card that has its own verification system allowing police officers to act with trust, discretion and compassion. Carly was the first person in the UK to be prescribed medical cannabis. After experiencing, first hand, the problems with getting a medical ...
#30 - Creating An App to Scan Cannabis - KushScan
May 14, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Aleksandr Koriulakov and Alex Hermann. Aleksandr is the CEO, main programmer, and brains behind KushScan, an app that tries to detect what strain type your cannabis is by taking a photo of the flower. Aleksandr has many years of experience working in the software industry under his belt, whereas Alex comes from a more business background and has helped several IT start-ups get off the ground. Aleksandr and Alex explain where the idea to build the a...
#29 - From Coffeeshop, To Social Cannabis Club, To Chocolate That Looks Like Cannabis - Bas Nierop from OGeez Krunch
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Bas Nierop. They discuss Bas’ colourful cannabis past, which included managing a Coffeeshop for two years and opening a Social Cannabis Club in Spain. However, the interview focuses on his latest venture - OGeez Krunch. Bas, who is originally from the Netherlands, now lives in the north of Spain where he creates chocolate that looks just like cannabis. During our conversation we discuss the interesting beginnings of the company (spoiler: it has t...
#29 - Creating Chocolate That Looks Like Cannabis - Bas Nierop from OGeez Krunch
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Bas Nierop. They discuss Bas’ colourful cannabis past, which included managing a Coffeeshop for two years and opening a Social Cannabis Club in Spain. However, the interview focuses on his latest venture - OGeez Krunch. Bas, who is originally from the Netherlands, now lives in the north of Spain where he creates chocolate that looks just like cannabis. During our conversation we discuss the interesting beginnings of the company (spoiler: it has t...
#29 - Chocolate That Looks Like Cannabis - Bas Nierop from OGeez Krunch
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Bas Nierop. They discuss Bas’ colourful cannabis past, which included managing a Coffeeshop for two years and opening a Social Cannabis Club in Spain. However, the interview focuses on his latest venture - OGeez Krunch. Bas, who is originally from the Netherlands, now lives in the north of Spain where he creates chocolate that looks just like cannabis. During our conversation we discuss the interesting beginnings of the company (spoiler: it has t...
#28 - Taking the Pain Out of Growing Pains for New Cannabis Businesses - Claire Poulos and Kyle Findley-Meier from Sky Colony Consulting
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Claire Poulos and Kyle Findley-Meier, the founders of Sky Colony Consulting. They have spent the last year traveling around North and Central America in their van before deciding to move to Arizona, where cannabis has just recently been legalised. They discuss what it was like seeing the industry transition from an illegal to a legal market, how they entered and grew within the industry, how they are now carving their own corner in the cannabis spa...
#28 - Taking the Pain Out of Growing Pains - Claire Poulos and Kyle Findley-Meier from Sky Colony Consulting
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Claire Poulos and Kyle Findley-Meier, the founders of Sky Colony Consulting. They have spent the last year traveling around North and Central America in their van before deciding to move to Arizona, where cannabis has just recently been legalised. They discuss what it was like seeing the industry transition from an illegal to a legal market, how they entered and grew within the industry, how they are now carving their own corner in the cannabis spa...
#27 - 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Cannabusiness in Europe
April 02, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn this episode Tom is shifting the focus to you! He will explore 7 questions that you have to ask yourself if you are seriously considering joining the cannabis industry in Europe. Running a cannabis business, while exciting, really isn’t for everyone. If you believe that you have a future in cannabis, we encourage you to give this episode a listen and to really think about the questions being asked. Are they making you feel uncomfortable and uneasy? Or are they making you feel excised and ...
#27 - 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Cannabusiness in Europe - Tom Pettit from Smells Like Business
April 02, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn this episode Tom is shifting the focus to you! He will explore 7 questions that you have to ask yourself if you are seriously considering joining the cannabis industry in Europe. Running a cannabis business, while exciting, really isn’t for everyone. If you believe that you have a future in cannabis, we encourage you to give this episode a listen and to really think about the questions being asked. Are they making you feel uncomfortable and uneasy? Or are they making you feel excised and ...
#27 - 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Cannabusiness in Europe
April 02, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn this episode Tom is shifting the focus to you! He will explore 7 questions that you have to ask yourself if you are seriously considering joining the cannabis industry in Europe. Running a cannabis business, while exciting, really isn’t for everyone. If you believe that you have a future in cannabis, we encourage you to give this episode a listen and to really think about the questions being asked. Are they making you feel uncomfortable and uneasy? Or are they making you feel excised and ...
#26 - Creating High Cuisine With Cannabis and Other Natural Psychoactive Ingredients - Noah Tucker from High Cuisine
March 19, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Noah Tucker. Noah is a chef from New York who has been calling Amsterdam his home for more than a decade now. Noah and his business and culinary partner, Anthony Joseph, founded High Cuisine with the purpose of creating and curating a fine dining experience using cannabis and other natural psychoactive herbs and ingredients such as truffles, mushrooms and kratom. They have since gone on to create their own TV show. They have released their first coo...
#25 - Why Is It Important to Be a Transparent and Sustainable Brand in the CBD Industry? - Davina Kaonohi from Element Apothec
March 05, 2021 15:22 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Davina Kaonohi. Davina is the CEO and Co-Founder of Element Apothec, a recently launched wellness skin and body care brand using CBD (and other minor cannabinoids) along with other natural ingredients. We discuss the different ways in which the company is creating brand awareness in an ever increasingly crowded and competitive CBD market. We also discuss the importance of building trust with your customers, and how being a transparent company can hel...
#25 - How Important Is It to Be Transparent in the CBD Industry? - Davina Kaonohi from Element Apothec
March 05, 2021 15:22 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Davina Kaonohi. Davina is the CEO and Co-Founder of Element Apothec, a recently launched wellness skin and body care brand using CBD (and other minor cannabinoids) along with other natural ingredients. We discuss the different ways in which the company is creating brand awareness in an ever increasingly crowded and competitive CBD market. We also discuss the importance of building trust with your customers, and how being a transparent company can hel...
#24 - Moving From Ireland to Canada to Kickstart My Cannabis Career - Matthew O’Brien from Four PM
February 19, 2021 21:47 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Matthew O’Brien, the founder of Four PM. At the age of 19 Matthew decided to skip University education and move from Ireland to Canada, with just $500 in his pocket, to start his cannabis career. The risk paid off. Matthew worked his way up from a budtender at a dispensary to head of inventory for a whole chain of dispensaries. Matthew has since gone on to create Four PM, a daily newsletter designed for people who want to stay up to date on all the n...
#24 - From Ireland to Canada For Cannabis - Matthew O’Brien from Four PM
February 19, 2021 21:47 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Matthew O’Brien, the founder of Four PM. At the age of 19 Matthew decided to skip University education and move from Ireland to Canada, with just $500 in his pocket, to start his cannabis career. The risk paid off. Matthew worked his way up from a budtender at a dispensary to head of inventory for a whole chain of dispensaries. Matthew has since gone on to create Four PM, a daily newsletter designed for people who want to stay up to date on all the n...
#23 - Photographing Hemp Projects Around the World - Maren Krings
February 05, 2021 19:21 - 30 minutes - 21 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Maren Krings. Maren is a documentary photographer focusing on the social and environmental impact of the climate crisis. She has spent the last 5 years travelling the world photographing and documenting over 200 different Hemp projects and interviewing multiple experts on the topic of Hemp and its potential sustainable applications. Maren talks about how she discovered Hemp and what she learnt from her travels. She is also in the process of compiling...
#22 - How to Market Your CBD Brand - Shayda Torabi from RESTART CBD
January 22, 2021 21:43 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Shayda Torabi. Shayda is a true marketer and shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on how to best navigate around the difficulties of advertising in the cannabis and CBD industries. As most standard practices of advertising are not allowed, it is essential to understand how you can actually promote your cannabis business or CBD brand. Shayda gladly shares her marketing tips and tricks and gives examples of how to get creative with your market...
#22 - Creative Ways to Advertise Your Cannabis or CBD Brand - Shayda Torabi from RESTART CBD
January 22, 2021 21:43 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Shayda Torabi. Shayda is a true marketer and shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on how to best navigate around the difficulties of advertising in the cannabis and CBD industries. As most standard practices of advertising are not allowed, it is essential to understand how you can actually promote your cannabis business or CBD brand. Shayda gladly shares her marketing tips and tricks and gives examples of how to get creative with your market...
#21 - How Was 2020 for Cannabis and CBD in Europe? - Tom Pettit from Smells Like Business
January 08, 2021 18:48 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with you! Tom gives a 10 point summary of some of the important things that happened in 2020, when it comes to cannabis and CBD in Europe. He discusses what steps have been made towards the legalization of cannabis in Europe, as well as the general trends related to CBD. It is a pleasure to say that, even if a lot of us have struggled during these crazy corona times, cannabis actually had a pretty good year in 2020! Let’s keep our fingers crossed for an a...
#21 - How Was 2020 for Cannabis and CBD in Europe?
January 08, 2021 18:48 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with you! Tom gives a 10 point summary of some of the important things that happened in 2020, when it comes to cannabis and CBD in Europe. He discusses what steps have been made towards the legalization of cannabis in Europe, as well as the general trends related to CBD. It is a pleasure to say that, even if a lot of us have struggled during these crazy corona times, cannabis actually had a pretty good year in 2020! Let’s keep our fingers crossed for an a...
#20 - Bridging the Gap From Bong to Boardroom - Brett Puffenbarger from Vanguard Scientific | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
December 25, 2020 18:16 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Brett Puffenbarger, the Director of Digital Marketing and Sales Integration at Vanguard Scientific. Brett has been in the professional world of cannabis for more than 5 years, and tells us his story of how he managed to transfer himself and his skills into this industry. He also shares great tips on how to prepare in the best way possible to enter the cannabis market, and explains why it is important to educate yourself, and others, on all things ca...
#19 - What Happens When Your Hemp Farm Gets Raided? - Michael Henell from Magic Herb
December 11, 2020 17:42 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Michael Henell, a Swedish hemp farmer with his own company and brand Magic Herb. On August 13th, 2020, Michael’s farm got raided by the police and all his beloved plants were taken away. His story is not that uncommon and is one that many fear. Even with all the correct paperwork and legal permissions, the stigma over cannabis and the lack of understanding on the side of the Swedish police resulted in an unjustified raid on Michael’s hemp farm. In ...
#18 - The Largest Takeover Deal in the Hemp Industry in Europe - Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland
November 27, 2020 20:23 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this episode Tom continues his chat with Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland. Jacek was a guest on episode 12, where he talked about the beginnings of HemPoland. Today, Jacek tells us the story behind one of the largest acquisitions to ever happen in the hemp industry, when The Green Organic Dutchman acquired HemPoland in 2018. Jacek, one of the HemPoland partners, tells us how it happened, why it happened, and what impact it had on the business. He also shares plenty of tips for those who are l...
#18 - A Peek Into the Largest Takeover Deal in the Hemp Industry in Europe - Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland
November 27, 2020 20:23 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this episode Tom continues his chat with Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland. Jacek was a guest on episode 12, where he talked about the beginnings of HemPoland. Today, Jacek tells us the story behind one of the largest acquisitions to ever happen in the hemp industry, when The Green Organic Dutchman acquired HemPoland in 2018. Jacek, one of the HemPoland partners, tells us how it happened, why it happened, and what impact it had on the business. He also shares plenty of tips for those who are l...
#17 - The Importance of Activism in The Cannabis Industry - Mike Wise from “The Mike Wise Show”
November 13, 2020 18:41 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Mike Wise who is a cannabis activist, a film-maker and the owner of OG Labs Genetics, where he sells seeds and his cannabis oil. Mike talks about how he got into cannabis activism and how high THC cannabis oil changed his life. Mike also tells us how he became friends with Rick Simpson as well as how he acquired the last autograph of the legendary Jack Herer. The episode finishes off discussing what the future of cannabis in Europe should look like,...
#17 - Patients Over Profit and The Importance of Activism in The Cannabis Industry - Mike Wise from “The Mike Wise Show”
November 13, 2020 18:41 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Mike Wise who is a cannabis activist, a film-maker and the owner of OG Labs Genetics, where he sells seeds and his cannabis oil. Mike talks about how he got into cannabis activism and how high THC cannabis oil changed his life. Mike also tells us how he became friends with Rick Simpson as well as how he acquired the last autograph of the legendary Jack Herer. The episode finishes off discussing what the future of cannabis in Europe should look like,...
#16 - Life of a Swedish Hemp Farmer - John Hedström from Hooly Hemp
October 30, 2020 21:13 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with John Hedström, a hemp farmer from Sweden with his own brand called Hooly Hemp. John shares his story of moving away from corporate life to one where he is surrounded by nature. He talks about the ups and downs of growing hemp in Sweden and shares everything he has learnt from his own experience through trial and error, making it easier for you to start growing your own hemp. Other topics discussed: How to start growing hemp in Sweden. What does an...
#16 - Life of a European Hemp Farmer - John Hedström from Hooly Hemp
October 30, 2020 21:13 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with John Hedström, a hemp farmer from Sweden with his own brand called Hooly Hemp. John shares his story of moving away from corporate life to one where he is surrounded by nature. He talks about the ups and downs of growing hemp in Sweden and shares everything he has learnt from his own experience through trial and error, making it easier for you to start growing your own hemp. Other topics discussed: How to start growing hemp in Sweden. What does an...
#15 - How to Navigate the Alcohol and the CBD Markets at the Same Time - Thierry Florit from Green Times Brewing
October 16, 2020 21:16 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Thierry Florit, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Green Times Brewing, the first CBD beer producer in the UK. Thierry started the company together with his friend Carl Boon. The company was founded in 2018 and they have since managed to create 3 different types of CBD infused beer that are both gluten-free and vegan, including an alcohol-free option. Thierry talks about the origin of their idea, their plans for the future, the importance of be...
#15 - Brewing CBD Beer In the UK - Thierry Florit from Green Times Brewing
October 16, 2020 21:16 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Thierry Florit, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Green Times Brewing, the first CBD beer producer in the UK. Thierry started the company together with his friend Carl Boon. The company was founded in 2018 and they have since managed to create 3 different types of CBD infused beer that are both gluten-free and vegan, including an alcohol-free option. Thierry talks about the origin of their idea, their plans for the future, the importance of be...
#14 - How I Opened the First CBD Store in the UK - Joe Oliver from LDN CBD
October 02, 2020 15:37 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Joe Oliver, the Director and Co-founder of LDN CBD and a serial entrepreneur. Joe is a recurring guest who we spoke to on our first episode about cannabis sustainability. Joe tells us how he and his friend, Aaron Horn, opened the first CBD shop in London, the obstacles they faced along the way, and what lessons they have learned including Covid-19. He also gives very good advice for anyone who is thinking of opening a CBD store anywhere in Europe and...
#13 - How to Brew Beer with Hemp in Christiania - Niels Klintø from Christiania Bryghus
September 18, 2020 16:55 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Niels Klintø, the CEO and one of the co-founders of Christiania Bryghus. Christiania Bryghus is a Danish brewery making tasty craft beer using hemp, and is based in Freetown Christiania, a magical place with an independent community in the heart of Copenhagen. Niels tells us how he, together with 3 other founders, came up with the idea to start a brewery, what it’s like to run a business inside Christiania, and how to incorporate hemp into beers. Nie...
#12 - From Polish Pioneer to European Leader - Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland
September 04, 2020 17:36 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Jacek Kramarz, Partner and Director Of Business Development at HemPoland, the first privately owned Polish company to obtain a state license allowing it to grow and manufacture hemp in Poland. Jacek shares the story of why the company was formed, how they became pioneers and European leaders in the industry, and what lessons they learned along the way. He also dives into other topics such as the pros and cons to vertical integration, the importance o...
#11 - Confessions of a Weed Dealer (Part 2) - Gonzo from Bristol, UK
August 21, 2020 11:26 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this episode Tom continues his chat with Gonzo, a weed dealer from Bristol. Gonzo shares his thoughts and reasoning behind re-entering the world of illegal weed dealing, and explains his day-to-day operations. We get a peek into who his clients are and where he gets his supplies from. Gonzo also discusses the impact Covid-19 has had on the black market and shares his views on cannabis legalization in the UK. To learn more about Gonzo’s past check out Part 1 of our “Confessions of a Weed...
#10 - Confessions of a Weed Dealer (Part 1) - Gonzo from Bristol, UK
August 07, 2020 21:35 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Gonzo, a weed dealer from Bristol. Gonzo tells us his story of how he entered the world of illegal weed dealing in the UK and why he is still doing it. We share his story because, as strong advocates of cannabis legalization, we believe it is important to understand the lives and views of people who are involved in the cannabis black market in Europe. On the next episode, Tom and Gonzo will discuss Gonzo’s customers as well as his views on legalisin...
#9 - Dispensaries of the future - Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus from MariMed
July 24, 2020 20:09 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Dr. Jokubas Ziburkus, a neuroscientist and entrepreneur turned Chief Innovation Officer at MariMed. Dr. Žiburkus has been merging the world of science and cannabis for years, finding the best products and solutions for both recreational and medical cannabis users. Dr. Žiburkus’ views on how dispensaries of the future will (and should) look like, together with his top-notch advice on how to enter the cannabis industry, make this episode a must for any...
#8 - A cannabis economist’s view on legalization in Europe - Natalia Janusz
July 10, 2020 13:48 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Natalia Janusz, a cannabis economist and activist based in Poland. Natalia has been fighting for the legalization of cannabis for years through her work at Wolne Konopie, her political engagements and her research. Natalia shares her views on the current and future state of cannabis in Europe as well as the economic and social benefits of cannabis legalization. Other topics discusses: - How did Natalia end up becoming a cannabis economist? - Wh...
A cannabis economist’s view on legalization in Europe - Natalia Janusz
July 10, 2020 13:48 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Natalia Janusz, a cannabis economist and activist based in Poland. Natalia has been fighting for the legalization of cannabis for years through her work at Wolne Konopie, her political engagements and her research. Natalia shares her views on the current and future state of cannabis in Europe as well as the economic and social benefits of cannabis legalization. Other topics discusses: How did Natalia end up becoming a cannabis economist? What is...
#8 - A Cannabis Economist’s View on Legalization in Europe - Natalia Janusz from Idea Listka
July 10, 2020 13:48 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Natalia Janusz, a cannabis economist and activist based in Poland. Natalia has been fighting for the legalization of cannabis for years through her work at Wolne Konopie, her political engagements and her research. Natalia shares her views on the current and future state of cannabis in Europe as well as the economic and social benefits of cannabis legalization. Other topics discusses: How did Natalia end up becoming a cannabis economist? What is W...
#7 - How Automation Can Help You Grow - Joao Melo from Open Grow
June 26, 2020 17:35 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with João Melo, the CEO and Founder of Open Grow. João talks about his 6 year long journey into the entrepreneurial world and his passion for creating agricultural automation systems. João also tells us about the challenges a startup selling physical products faces, shares the lessons he has learned along the way and expresses his views on cannabis legalisation in Portugal and Europe. Other topics discussed: What is Open Grow? What is GroLab™? What ar...
#7 - From engineer to entrepreneur and how automation can help you grow - Joao Melo from Open Grow
June 26, 2020 17:35 - 28 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with João Melo, the CEO and Founder of Open Grow. João talks about his 6 year long journey into the entrepreneurial world and his passion for creating agricultural automation systems. João also tells us about the challenges a startup selling physical products faces, shares the lessons he has learned along the way and expresses his views on cannabis legalization in Portugal and Europe. Other topics discussed: What is Open Grow? What is GroLab™? What...
#7 - From Engineer to Entrepreneur and How Automation Can Help You Grow - Joao Melo from Open Grow
June 26, 2020 17:35 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with João Melo, the CEO and Founder of Open Grow. João talks about his 6 year long journey into the entrepreneurial world and his passion for creating agricultural automation systems. João also tells us about the challenges a startup selling physical products faces, shares the lessons he has learned along the way and expresses his views on cannabis legalization in Portugal and Europe. Other topics discussed: What is Open Grow? What is GroLab™? What ar...
From engineer to entrepreneur and how automation can help you grow - Joao Melo from Open Grow
June 26, 2020 17:35 - 28 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with João Melo, the CEO and Founder of Open Grow. João talks about his 6 year long journey into the entrepreneurial world and his passion for creating agricultural automation systems. João also tells us about the challenges a startup selling physical products faces, shares the lessons he has learned along the way and expresses his views on cannabis legalization in Portugal and Europe. Other topics discussed: What is Open Grow? What is GroLab™? What...
#6 - How should the hemp industry in Europe move forward? - Hana Gabrielova from Hempoint
June 12, 2020 15:26 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Hana Gabrielova, the CEO and Founder of Hempoint. Hana started her life-long hemp journey after reading “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” by Jack Herer. It changed the way she looked at hemp and it’s potential to change the world. Hana created Hempoint with the purpose of producing the highest quality organic hemp and distributing organic hemp seeds to farmers around the world. Coming from a background of activism she is now involved in different init...
#6 - How the Hemp Industry in Europe Should Move Forward - Hana Gabrielova from Hempoint
June 12, 2020 15:26 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Hana Gabrielova, the CEO and Founder of Hempoint. Hana started her life-long hemp journey after reading “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” by Jack Herer. It changed the way she looked at hemp and it’s potential to change the world. Hana created Hempoint with the purpose of producing the highest quality organic hemp and distributing organic hemp seeds to farmers around the world. Coming from a background of activism she is now involved in different initia...
How should the hemp industry in Europe move forward? - Hana Gabrielova from Hempoint
June 12, 2020 15:26 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Hana Gabrielova, the CEO and Founder of Hempoint. Hana started her life-long hemp journey after reading “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” by Jack Herer. It changed the way she looked at hemp and it’s potential to change the world. Hana created Hempoint with the purpose of producing the highest quality organic hemp and distributing organic hemp seeds to farmers around the world. Coming from a background of activism she is now involved in different init...
#5 - How To Build a CBD Extraction Company From Scratch - Craig Henderson from Extract Labs
May 29, 2020 12:58 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Craig Henderson, the CEO of Extract Labs. After getting fired from his full-time job, Craig decided to take his career into his own hands and opened a CBD extraction company in Colorado. Craig talks about the hardship of starting a company and how his need to help people helped him grow his business from a one-man show in his garage to a multi-million dollar company. Other topics discussed: How did Craig end up working with cannabis? What did Crai...
#5 - How Starting a Business with a Clear Mission can Lead to Success - Craig Henderson from Extract Labs
May 29, 2020 12:58 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Craig Henderson, the CEO of Extract Labs. After getting fired from his full-time job, Craig decided to take his career into his own hands and opened a CBD extraction company in Colorado. Craig talks about the hardship of starting a company and how his need to help people helped him grow his business from a one-man show in his garage to a multi-million dollar company. Other topics discussed: How did Craig end up working with cannabis? What did Crai...