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Rocky Road Aurora PodcastEpisode 32 - James Brinkerhoff Jr. of EdunHappy Labor day weekend! Let's get into some gardening from someone who has been around the world learning how to bring nature into the grow. Listen to James Brinkerhoff speak about how essential and sustainable it is to use the techniques discussed in this episode. James Brinkerhoff Jr. is the Co-Founder, CMO, Product Developer, and natural framing advocate at Edun, the super natural garden. 2022-09-051h 02
The Hemp RevolutionWhy is the future of cannabis regenerative agriculture with Dave VanslykeDave Vanslyke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vanslyke-949669187/) is a new startup in the hemp space. They've joined forces with another farm last season to grow their first crop of CBD hemp. They will be growing CBG on their farm this season deploying regenerative organic practices.
Currently, they're reaching out to retailers who share their vision in order to form strong partnerships and will not be pursuing significant vertical integration at this point, but rather see themselves as a valuable supply vendor.2020-09-2200 minThe Hemp RevolutionA Father's Story: From Suicidal to a Successful Cannabis EntrepreneurMany people struggle with anxiety and depression that sometimes leads to suicide, and it's incredible to hear recovery and success stories like Johnathan Henry, whose life was transformed by the help of CBD and therapy.
Johnathan is the founder of Rejhenesis CBD. His journey to the cannabis world began in pursuit of a holistic and natural alternative to anti-depression medication.
In this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Johnathan talks about his struggles and his 360° turn from suicidal to successful cannabis and hemp entrepreneur.
Don't miss out!2020-09-2100 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow the Beauty World and Digital Marketing has been Kicking the Cannabis Craze with Evie PhillipsFormer beauty editor, now creative digital agency owner/CBD advisor and consultant. Evie Phillips opened her curated CBD wellness experience, the CBD Beauty Corner, within The Salon Project by Joel Warren's NYC location at Saks Fifth Avenue in May of 2019. Her agency had quietly worked in cannabis and CBD since 2016. When approached by celebrity beauty expert and salon owner Joel Warren, she saw the opportunity to create and highlight an elevated CBD Wellness retail experience seeded in cannabis education.
In this episode, Evie highlighted the benefits of a beauty and wellness regimen seeded in CBD passion and cultivation. Stay...2020-09-1800 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy Combining Hemp and Entrepreneurship Changes the World with Jaciel Hernandez(https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacieljayhernandez/) has experience in the digital marketing space and uses his current brand and business as an experiment to kick it off the ground. The CBD industry presented itself to him in January of 2015. And without knowing much, he jumped into a sales rep position while learning directly from the CBD company's co-founder.
Today, Hemp Mentor (https://hempmentor.com/) is still a work in progress, although it remains constant improvements as time goes on. He's doing an incredible job local targeting in his local area, and he's providing astonishing information. And...2020-09-1500 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe Importance of Collaboration in Starting a New Cannabis Business with Elizabeth Robinson and Cory MooreHere to share a little about their story, the trials, tribulations, and the tremendous successes that one can experience as a business owner in this industry are the couplepreneur, Cory Moore, and Elizabeth 'Liz' Robinson.
Cory and Liz are the owners of The Gift (https://www.thegiftedfriends.com/), a natural health and wellness company based in Washington, DC.
Tune in to this episode and learn about their collaborations, marketing strategies, and most importantly, how they're changing people's lives. 2020-09-1400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Cannabis Education Supports People to Work Professionally in Legal Cannabis with Trey RecklingTrey Reckling is originally from Savannah, Georgia and has 15 years experience in higher education. He has specialized in conflict resolution and helping prepare students for careers after they graduate.
He founded the Academy of Cannabis Science and has been active in the cannabis community as a board member of the Washington Marijuana Association and Washington Cannabis Commission.
In this exciting segment, let's hear from the cannabis educator, Trey, why excellent knowledge in cannabis is essential for people who'd like to be successful in this space.2020-09-0700 minThe Hemp RevolutionIs Cannabis a Recession-Free Industry? Interview with Jared MancinelliJared Mancinelli is the Chief Content Officer and Co-Founder of Cannabis Law Digest. He is an appellate lawyer and public defender who got into documenting legal developments in the cannabis industry to help people who are going into the industry and, in part, to further the goal of legalization.
In this episode, Jared tackles the economic impacts of Covid-19 and whether or not cannabis is a recession-proof industry. Learn about the different ways to get involved in the space and a relatively low-cost resource to stay in-the-know of what's going on legally nationwide.2020-09-0400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow does Coronavirus Affect the CBD Industry with Joe BoeseJoe Boese is a veteran of the military and owner of CBD Time (https://www.cbdtime.store/) in Lexington, KY. He was introduced to Cannabidiol after searching for natural pain aid last year. As a result, he was amazed and delighted to find something plant-based to help his pain. He's passionate about helping others find relief to live happier and healthier lives.
CBD Time is a go-to shop for finding premium CBD products in one convenient location. Their mission is to provide the best Cannabidiol products while providing a top-notch experience.
In this short episode, Joe talks...2020-09-0200 minThe Hemp RevolutionInnovating the Process of Making Pure and Clean Hemp Products with Jeffrey Von StettenJeffrey Von Stetten is a cancer survivor and a certified clinical nutritionist. He's been a vegan for over 30 years and has been in the nutritional industry for more than 15 years. His companies, Jeff's Best and Jeff's Best Blends, have been innovators and leaders in the Hemp industry for over ten years.
In this episode, Jeff talks about his personal struggles and greatest disappointments that motivated him to innovate the process of making pure and clean hemp products. He also talks about the challenges that the industry is facing.2020-09-0100 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow You Can Integrate Your Current Skill sets and Passion in the Cannabis Space with Tommy MullenTommy Mullen is the owner and head chef of Myztic Mountain Hemp. He's been in the hospitality industry his entire career, and he's a lifelong cannabis advocate, doing all the rallies in Denver back in the '90s and pushing the legislation.
After attending the Noco Hemp Expo in 2013, where he met a guy named John Patterson, he did more research on hemp and decided that he would like to start cooking powders, milk, etc. He started making some food and experimenting, then decided to go to culinary school to up his game.
In today's episode, Tommy talks about how...2020-08-2800 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to be an Advocate and Raise Awareness about Medical Cannabis and its Therapeutic Use with Heather Allman(https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjallman/) is a medical cannabis advocate, independent medical cannabis writer, educator, consultant, researcher, NACB member, Florida Medical Cannabis patient speaker, and community liaison. She's also a Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Certification owner and US Pain Foundation Junior Ambassador. Moreover, she's a retired Faculty of UWF English department and Communications Arts department with multiple certifications, including a BA of Education in 1995 and had a Master's in 1999 with UWF English Education Secondary and Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Certification.
Currently, she's a constant contributor at the Cannabis Law Report (https://cannabislaw.report/) and operates on the principle of...2020-08-2500 minThe Hemp RevolutionFunding Your Business: Why Entrepreneurs Should Avoid Partnerships and Venture Capital with Robb AuspitzRobb Auspitz is a professional web designer with high-level skills in WordPress and e-commerce. He worked in a chemistry lab for three years and has extensive experience in IT.
Additionally, he has high-level writing skills, which came in very handy while he developed groovyhempcompany.com (http://groovyhempcompany.com) and groovyhempblog.com.
After 20 years in IT and 15 years in web design and e-commerce, he looked for new opportunities. That's when he discovered the CBD industry.
In this episode, Robb shares how he accelerated his learning curve, how he came up with the simplest way to educate people about cannabis...2020-08-2100 minThe Hemp RevolutionDiscover the Top Opportunities in Cannabis in Spite of the Pandemic with Skip ShudaSkip Shuda was an instructor and consultant at the Wharton Small Business Development Cente (https://technical.ly/philly/2019/07/09/wharton-is-closing-its-small-business-development-center-enterprise-center/)r for 16 years.
He has always been an entrepreneur and startup junkie. Six years ago, he decided to apply his entrepreneurial experience in the cannabis industry, which led to the Green Rush Advisors (https://www.greenrushadvisors.com/).
After recognizing that the emerging cannabis industry could use some help in becoming the "best version of itself," he started Soulful Cannabis (https://soulfulcannabis.com/) in 2018.
In this episode, Skip shares his opinion about the Coronavirus craze and how it affects his business. He...2020-08-1900 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Grow High CBD Certified Organic Buds in Vermont? with Morgan LaurentOrganic CBD LLC (https://organiccbdllc.com/). He grew up in a small town of growers, playing in the barns filled with weed, and watching police helicopters fly very low in September. He moved to the city to work in construction, managing large crews. When he got tired of the hustle and dirty air in the town, he bought a farm in Vermont's northeast mountains. It was secluded from the modern world, a perfect place to grow cannabis and hemp.
In 2014, he installed two 3,000 square foot greenhouses, bought a tractor with some necessary equipment, and started prepping the land for something...2020-08-1800 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Control Customer Data and Experience from Start to Finish with John Wiesehan IIIJohn Wiesehan III is the founder and CEO of Direct CBD Online (https://www.directcbdonline.com/), a marketplace for the best CBD brands and products. John and his team started this marketplace to help people live well and be well.
In today's episode, John shares why he left a successful career to join the cannabis craze, how he's making the consumer journey super easy. Unlike most cannabis businesses, they do not focus on a particular niche. Tune in to learn why.2020-08-1200 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy is Cannabis the Best Holistic Medicine for Chronic Conditions? With Debi WimberleyDebi Wimberley was being treated with approved opioid medications for CRPS, or Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, called the suicide disease for 20 years. Her physician told her that his medical group would no longer prescribed pain medication to any of their patients, stating it is an official policy change and that they do not want that they do not know who will help them. Doctors became focused on the drug, not their health, and she found herself medically abandoned as she struggled with multiple chronic pain illnesses looking for treatment.
She devoted every minute of her day studying, learning...2020-08-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe First Grassroots Hemp Event in Texas with Ramiro RosasRamiro Rosas is a father, a cannabis/hemp consumer and advocate, and a business owner.
He has always been a cannabis advocate and didn't think much of hemp more than just for fiber and clothing, but in his journey to a healthy lifestyle, he realized that hemp seeds have a lot of benefits. However, they're not able to consume nor grow it in Texas.
In this episode, Ramiro talks about the difference between cannabis and hemp and how he started the state's grassroots movement. 2020-08-0700 minThe Hemp RevolutionCultivating and Processing High-Quality Hemp Products in Michigan with Patrick TrailPatrick Trail is a pioneer of his sector, has studied chemistry and Business Information Systems in college. After college he went on to work for Conagra foods as an information specialist, he started a software company over 20 years ago that specializes in agricultural software, that company specializes in inventory and traceability software for the life science industry. And that's how he actually got started in hemp by creating a similar traceability program that would allow us to understand what's happening from field to bottle.
They started working with companies in Kentucky, and he started to buy products from them...2020-08-0600 minThe Hemp RevolutionCan Cannabis Cure Skin Cancer and Other Skin Diseases? Interview with Aracelis VidalAracelis Vidal's cannabis journey started about three years ago. When she learned about the cannabinoid receptors within the human body, she began taking CBD like a multivitamin.
With the incredible results that she felt, she started studying the homeopathic attributes of the plant and stumbled upon Rick Simpson's unique extraction method that creates a super-concentrated, potent CBD that cured his skin cancer.
Using this method, Aracelis created a formula for a CBD topical, and the results were terrific. Together with her husband, she has created many cannabis products.
In today's episode, Aracelis talks about her company, Goddess Oils, and...2020-08-0500 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy Quality Strains are Essential when Running a Hemp Company? With Chris CroninThe Cupcake Gypsies (https://www.thecupcakegypsies.com/) in Loveland CO.
In this episode, Chris shares his insights and experiences about how they become the highest quality processor of premium-grade CBD and other cannabinoid extracts, in the state of CO. Stay tuned!2020-08-0400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Farmers and Churches in Texas are Embracing the Cannabis and Hemp Industry with Adam Byrd and Chris PatilloAdam Byrd and Chris Patillo are the co-founders of Wichita Falls Texas Hemp Company.
They met at a local church. Both have been advocating cannabis for years. Chris started six years ago, together with his wife. While Adam spent most of his time in books.
After the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, they knew it was the perfect opportunity to bring home this excellent plant to the farmers who were struggling.
In today's episode, Adam and Chris talk about the unlimited possibilities of the plant that they would like to unlock, the farmers' and churches' reception to the cannabis and...2020-08-0300 minThe Hemp RevolutionUnlimited Opportunities for the Cannabis and Hemp Industry in the Global Marketplace with Todd ScattiniTodd Scattini is a retired Army Colonel who served his country for 27 years. He is the global CEO of Harvest 360, a full-service consulting company, and the Board of Directors of Blue Diamond Ventures.
He firmly believes that cannabis can legitimately contribute to a global economy and bring social justice to our society. His fascination for cannabis and his desire to uncover all its possibilities persuaded him to leave the military to help move the needle.
In this episode, Todd tells us more about his military experience and his transition to the cannabis craze, commitment to creating an effective and...2020-07-3000 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Create a Supply Chain of Virus-Free, Well-Grown Young Plants That Farmers Could Trust with Josh SchneiderJosh Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Cultivaris Hemp LLC, a young plant company based in San Diego, California.
Josh is a relentless innovator, continually searching for opportunities to change the ornamental and agricultural status quo.
Working with plant breeders around the globe gave him a better understanding of domestic and international plant supply chains.
In today's episode, Josh talks about how he got involved with the largest network of ornamental plant producers, the common issues with cultivation, and how Cultivaris is creating a reliable supply chain, bringing the best hemp varieties to farmers and growers across the...2020-07-2900 minThe Hemp RevolutionSecrets of Southern Oregon’s Premier Boutique Cannabis Farm with Ethan FelcherEthan Felcher is a lifelong cannabis aficionado and advocate. He was raised in a weed-smoking family and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1991. Over the next couple of years, dropped out of school, moved down to Southern Oregon, deep into the heart of the marijuana counterculture. In 1997, he started a hemp textile manufacturing business focused on providing American made high-quality hemp products.
In 1998, After the passage of medical marijuana laws in Oregon, he was one of the few people initially willing to get on their list and grow legal cannabis. After full legalization in 2014, he left the hemp textile business...2020-07-2400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Avoid Getting Ripped off by Your Cannabis Broker with Lance KreckLooking to jump into cannabis or hemp business but don't want to do farming or don't have connections with the processors yet? A cannabis broker can help you with that. But before you make those deals, tune in to this episode and learn how to pick the right broker.
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancekreck/) is an Army Green Beret Veteran. Getting out of the military, he decided to go the entrepreneurial route and help parents like him, care for their families.
Lance is the owner of If I Was President Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2OUltoBdcCqbT7NPQcV2zS...2020-07-2300 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Effective Communication Increases Sales in the CBD Market? With Melissa Jane StapleyCannabis works differently for everybody. What works for you may not work for somebody. So, how can we guide the customers in making an educated decision?
MJ Hybrid Solutions (https://www.mjhybridsolutions.com/), a cannabis training platform. She left her corporate management career and joined the cannabis industry in 2014.
Understanding the importance of the budtender's role in the cannabis industry, she came up with a solution to train people not only about CBD but also to communicate effectively with the customer.
In today's episode, MJ explains why people are still skeptical about using cannabis and how we should address...2020-07-2100 minThe Hemp RevolutionKeys to Live Your Most Vibrant Life with Richie JaynesIs your health preventing you from living your life to the fullest?
Richie Jaynes has been in the fitness, health, and wellness industry for about 30 years. He also has years of business leadership and even more years of business success.
At the age of 27, he became one of the top producers in a nutrition company that has pioneered the world of Athletic and well-being supplementation.
Richie believes that we are born to live what we call a vibrant life. Along with his wife, Cindy, daughters Whitney and Kilee, they've created Hemp Lyfe (https://www.hemplyfe.com/), a world-class lifestyle CBD...2020-07-1600 minThe Hemp RevolutionIs Combining Pharmaceuticals and CBD is Dangerous to our Health? With Teri Youngdale and David Damaske(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjyoungdale/) started her career in the music industry in her teens. After many years working with radio stations, record labels, concert promoters, bands, music services, and hardware providers, she made the jump to video technology. Teri was blessed to work with and provide large scale video solutions to companies like Dell Computer, Texas A&M Health Science Center, and AT&T. Teri left Corporate America to take time to reinvent herself. She started The Red Door Pantry in McKinney, TX. The Red Door Pantry is a simple wooden box full of food...2020-07-1400 minThe Hemp RevolutionOrganic and Biodynamic - What is the difference? Interview with Alicia Rose KelleyAre you a conscious cannabis consumer? What does that even mean?
Alicia Rose Kelley is a respected leader in California's cannabis industry.
She's the founding board member of Napa Valley Cannabis Association, Mendocino Cannabis Association, Wine & Weed Symposium, and the California Department of Food & Agriculture Cannabis Appellations Working Group.
Alicia founded HerbaBuena (https://herbabuena.com/) in 2015 to provide discerning consumers with exceptional products and elevated cannabis experience with the goal of cultivating greater health, harmony, and higher consciousness. HerbaBuena pioneered the conscious cannabis movement and released the country's first Demeter-Certified Biodynamics Cannabis.
In this episode, Alicia talks about...2020-07-1300 minThe Hemp RevolutionBuilding Success in the Canna Industry through Top Quality CBD Products with Reid Stewart(https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-stewart-74542644/) is CEO of Canoo Holdings. Hence, he's is a people-focused leader with a great vision and tenacity to push through challenges and overcome obstacles no matter what they might be. They're particular skill and focus on business development and expansion, a drive to push the business to its ultimate goal of a public stock exchange listing within the next two years before investing read work in commercial real estate finance for our two private equity groups and has been responsible for loans over $25 million.
Also, he has been on the board of...2020-07-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow a Budtender Became a Successful Business Owner with Chris CranfillChris Cranfill is the founder of the Canna Sooth Topical (http://cannasooth.us/) brand, a provider of high-quality cannabis-based topical creams.
He has over 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry and a master's degree in healthcare administration in informatics.
With his hands in multiple facets of the industry, he's helping cannabis companies secure licenses at the city and state level.
In this episode, Chris talks about his humble beginning, how he got medically interested in cannabis, and some valuable marketing tips.
Stay tuned!2020-07-0900 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Effectively Implement Relevant Marketing Campaigns in the CBD space to Reach Customers? With Casey Olsen(https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-olsen-3b01b9168/) is a professional golfer for the last seven years, competing across North America and Europe. He has an academic background in psychology and neuroscience. He co-founded three other companies and has worked for bestseller authors, Susan Cain and Neil Strauss.
He started a CBD company because he wanted to develop a safe, natural alternative to prescription drugs. Like so many other changemakers out here has a connection to this plant and all of its derivatives in a way that most people would relate to. Mind Right's (https://mindrightcbd.com...2020-07-0700 minThe Hemp RevolutionCould CBD Improve your Fitness Experience? With Justin RewaAre you considering CBD for post-workout recovery?
Justin Rewa, a longtime personal trainer, and health and wellness coach, is the founder of Vitality Sources CBD (https://vitalitysourcecbd.com/), a company that provides all-natural health solutions to elevate people’s lives and become the best versions of themselves.
In today’s episode, Justin talks about two of the most significant benefits of CBD that can help level up your fitness experience. He also talks about the criteria for selecting the brands that they work with and the motivation behind his passion for health and wellness.
Let’s dive in!2020-07-0600 minThe Hemp RevolutionCreating Reliable Contents to Provide Quality Education about the Canna and Hemp Space with Len GiancolaLen Giancola has over 25 years of experience in Executive Management and Business Ownership. Formerly a Managing Director of Global Securities Finance in New York, responsible for a $16 billion trading portfolio, he is now an Officer/Board Member of over 30 corporations. With well over $100 million in sales over the last decade, including a successful residential development company, vacation rental property management company and diversified investment and online technology portfolio, Len is a Founding Partner ThePot.com (http://thepot.com).
Today, we have an incredible guest, a publisher and an educator in this space. Listen to this episode as Len shares...2020-07-0300 minThe Hemp RevolutionCannabis for Pets: Understanding the Effects of Cannabis on Animals with Steve SmithPet Releaf (https://petreleaf.com/), the industry's pioneer of and market leader for products for pets. In addition to his role at Pet Releaf, Steve is on the board of directors of the US Hemp Roundtable. The group that assisted in drafting and passing the 2018 Farm Bill and provided the seed funding for the US Hemp Authority Certification Program.
As part of his work with this US Hemp Authority, Steve also sits on the FDA Committee, the new member of the vetting committee, and the Marketing Committee. Before founding Pet Releaf, Steve spent over 14 years as the president of Playa...2020-07-0200 minThe Hemp RevolutionThings to Know about Kratom: Interview with CBD Kratom Co-owner and Vice President, Dafna RevahWith the rising popularity of alternative medicine, and so is Kratom.
Dafna Revah is the co-founder and vice president of CBD Kratom (https://www.shopcbdkratom.com/). She is responsible for the company's 31 retail stores, online shops, and wholesale brands nationwide. Her experience and leadership have been focused on company growth, outstanding customer service, and executing profitable business solutions in this incredible industry.
In today's episode, Dafna talks about Kratom's health benefits and how they're sourcing and vetting their products. She also shares their training program to keep their employees informed about the constantly changing Kratom and cannabis industry.2020-06-3000 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhat You Need to Know Before You Switch to Cannabis/Hemp Farming: Tips From a 7th Generation Farmer and OG Grower, Carson NationMaking a switch into hemp/cannabis farming but don't know where to start?
You're in luck! Our guest for today is a seventh-generation farmer and a fifth-year hemp grower from Kentucky.
Carson Nation is the head of (https://www.facebook.com/carson.nation.96). Carson spends his time out in the field growing hemp, doing quality control, and teaching people all over the Southeast about hemp farming.
In today's episode, Carson talks about the valuable lessons that he learned in the last five years, an interesting theory about legalization, and the services that they're offering to help new...2020-06-2600 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy is CBD Education Essential to Your Brand? With Todd DeWittLeven Cannabidiol (https://www.levencbd.com/home). He has participated in the adult-use cannabis and hemp industry for the past four years, with the launch of his CBD brand earlier in 2019. His approach to branding, inputs, and education help to lessen the stigma around our industry. With a strong educational background, he also participates in regulatory reform, community outreach, and team development.
In this episode, Todd shares his passion in this space and emphasis on education to reverse and dilute the stigma that is coming with the cannabis and hemp industry. 2020-06-2500 minThe Hemp RevolutionReasons Why You Should Attend Expos and Conventions in the Cannabis Industry? With James HigdonCannabis is a fast-growing industry where rules and regulations are constantly changing and if you are new to this industry, you may find yourself in unchartered waters.
James Higdon, the author of Cornbread Hemp Company, (https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/) is a journalist, cannabis advocate, and entrepreneur.
In today's episode, James shares the importance of meeting people face to face and some actionable tips to stay relevant in this space.2020-06-2400 minThe Hemp RevolutionIs CBD really an Effective Option to Manage Chronic Conditions or Balance Health?(https://www.freed.co/)is committed to providing the highest quality organic broad spectrum CBD products on the marketplace. Freed was designed to be a reliable force in the chaotic world providing people who seek relief using CBD and other natural products with a healthy, safe and natural solution. Run by husband and wife, Hui and Marshall Getto.
Let's all hear from this successful tag-team how CBD helped them get satisfactory results from their health conditions and by helping as many people as possible by creating the best possible CBD products.2020-06-2300 minThe Hemp RevolutionEffective Marketing Strategies to Market Your Cannabis Brand with Brian and Erica FreemanA husband and wife team, Brian and Erica Freeman are the co-owners and co-founders of Choice Organics (https://choiceorganicsinc.com/recreational-dispensary), a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary out of Fort Collins, Colorado.
They have been active in the cannabis community since they started Choice Organics in 2010 and have sat on the board of Marijuana Industry Group (MIG) since 2011.
In today's episode, Erica and Brian share how they navigated through the challenges of building a company while taking care of their little ones. They'll also talk about some of the misconceptions and truths about the industry.2020-06-2200 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy Are CBD Payment Processors Important and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business? Interview with Livia Caudell and Cary FlandersIntegrity Payment Processing Inc (https://www.integritypaymentprocessing.com/). Integrity Payment Processing is a payment processing company that stands for honest and transparent business practices. Livia finds the most joy in educating and empowering business owners about how payment processing works and all of the different pricing models available today.
First Direct Financial (https://www.firstdirectfinancial.com/). They do support almost everything from restaurants, car dealerships, speakers, to now they're one of the leaders in the CBD and hemp space.
In today's segment, Livia and Cary uncovers and shares the truth about the processes in the payment processing and...2020-06-1900 minThe Hemp RevolutionCould the Future of the Medical System be Holistic Health? With Debra Muller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debramuller/)Owner of Down 2 Earth Wellness in Keyport NJ. Former Music Industry Professional who left the industry to pursue a career in the cannabis industry after watching so many people destroyed from prescription/street drug abuse. She was over medicated as a child being diagnosed as "Hyperactive" at age eight and has practiced natural medicine most of her life.
In this episode, we will be talking to Debra as she shares the incredible story of her business ownership, how she practiced natural medicine most of her life and journey to recovery plus her advocacy...2020-06-1600 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Can Cannabis Save Echinacea and All the Other Herbs with Angela HarrisAngela Harris is an internationally-known Master Herbalist, a wife, and a mother to nine beautiful children.
Growing up, she remembers taking a lot of vitamins and alfalfa tablets. When she had her first child, she decided to use real medicine with a real doctor. Unfortunately, they ended up spending a lot of time in emergency rooms, which was bankrupting their family.
Because of that, Angela decided to go back into old ways. Finding the journal of her great, great, great grandmother who was an herbalist, she became more interested in learning about herbs like her life depended on it.
...2020-06-1500 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow a Newscast Anchor Was Able to Build and Sell Her Company in Just Five Months with Anqunette SarfohAs you know, here at The Hemp Revolution Podcast, we are committed to sharing and telling people's stories behind the products.
In today's episode, we are going to share the story of the co-founder of BotaniQ (https://www.botaniq.us/), a cannabis provisioning center.
(https://www.instagram.com/channel_que/?hl=en), has more than 20 years of experience as a TV journalist and a news anchor in Indiana, Las Vegas, Boston, and Detroit.
After 8 years of being the anchor of Fox 2 Detroit, she decided to retire due to multiple sclerosis. Through dietary change, use of cannabis and other natural ways...2020-06-1200 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe Secret Behind Papa & Barkley's Success: Good Relationship with the Farmers with Boris ShcharanskyIn this episode of the Hemp Revolution Podcast, Boris discusses how they developed the relationships with the farmers and growers, which has been a key recipe for the success of Papa & Barkley.
Boris has some tips for you if you're a new entrepreneur or an experienced entrepreneur trying to transition to the cannabis industry. Stay tuned and enjoy!2020-06-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionMeet the Man Behind the Finest Medical CBD Emporium in Las Vegas with Louis CarideoLouis Anthony Carideo is a public figure, a cannabis activist, the CEO, and owner of The Drip LV (https://thedriplv.com/) in Las Vegas. He is a true believer in the healing, health-giving power of CBD, and a passionate advocate for the industry.
He's on a mission to build the finest medical CBD emporium in Las Vegas (and online), educate people about the incredible potential of CBD, and serve anyone who can use this "miracle drop" to restore and maintain optimal physical and mental health.
In this segment, we'll be talking about how Louis turns out the...2020-06-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy is it Important to Get a Consultation Before Selecting a CBD Product? With Jorge EscuderoJorge Escudero has 33 years of experience in both hospital, community, & now CBD healthcare. The CBD industry is overgrowing both in the production & retail of CBD. Still, Jorge chose to work on a pharmacist service model to help patients determine the feasibility and safe integration of CBD for their disease state and complicated medication regimens.
CBD (Care Best Designed) Apothecary (https://mycbd-rx.com/) focuses on enhancing the quality of life, especially for the elderly who are most at risk for medication issues. CBD can be a great addition to an individual's healthcare regimen that does not...2020-06-0900 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to be Successful in the Cannabis Industry through Creative Brand Positioning with Alex CollinsAlex Collins is the principal and partner of Sapling (https://sapling.cc/), a brand strategy and marketing consultancy which is uniquely positioned in the cannabis and hemp industry. Since 2017, Sapling has been relentless and wildly obsessive in their pursuit of reducing the stigma surrounding cannabis use. They believe that the world deserves to have open and unrestricted access to such an amazing plant, similar to our belief system. Its mission is to grow and scale cannabis companies around the world in one unifying mission.
They focus their efforts on creating brands that win the hearts and minds of both...2020-06-0500 minThe Hemp RevolutionCan Hemp Naturally Decrease Neurological Diseases? Interview with Robert ChavezExecTeam, LLC (https://www.yourexecteam.com), a consulting firm that focuses on helping private medical businesses improve operations through process efficiencies and executive management coaching.
Looking at the healthcare trend, when cannabis-hemp was outlawed almost 100 years ago, there's been an increase in neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, autism, and ADHD.
So, Robert has a theory that if we can naturally re-establish hemp into the food chain, that over time, we will see a decrease in neurological diseases that came about after the outlaw.
Tune in as Robert shares how he is applying his extensive experience in healthcare in organizing...2020-06-0400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to be Successful in the Franchising Cannabis Market? Interview with Jeff Tacy and Brandon BobartJeff Tacy is the CEO of Franny’s Farmacy. He is actively involved in developing and maintaining their Hemp and CBD business unit. They have built a product line of more than 30 exceptional items, opened 6 CBD clinics, a production plant, a distribution center, an eCommerce platform, and launched one of the first OPOs (Online Public Product Offerings) sold out in 7 days, with another on the way to Franny 's Manufacturing.
Franny's Farmacy (https://frannysfarmacy.com/) is a vertically integrated business family that involves companies in a farm, growers network, production, distribution, franchising, and dispensary. They are North Carolina's fi...2020-06-0200 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Make a Social Impact Out of the Passion for Cannabis with Keyva KingKeyva King is the CEO of Royal Highness, a boutique that offers excellent customer service and high-quality CBD products.
In our first interview with Keyva, she shared a little bit about her journey in the cannabis space—the motivation behind her passion and challenges. If you haven't listened to it yet, click HERE.
In the 2nd interview, Keyva talks about her successes and how she is creating a social impact. Let's all hear once more from Royal Highness queen of cannabis.2020-05-2900 minThe Hemp RevolutionShauna Levy: Leading the Charge to Legalize Consumption Lounges in CanadaShauna Levy is a respected Canadian cultural visionary who helped establish Toronto as an internationally recognized destination for design excellence.
She was the President and CEO of the celebrated arts and design hub, Interior Design Show (https://www.interiordesignshow.com/en/home.html) (IDS), North America’s largest contemporary design fair.
Her journey was always about making things accessible to a broader market, democratizing, building something, and putting Toronto on a platform. So, when her former board director at Design Exchange, Lorne Gertner, invited her to work with him in the cannabis world, it made total sense.
Sh...2020-05-2700 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe Challenges Faced by an African-American Entrepreneur in the Cannabis Space with Keyva KingKeyva King is the CEO of Royal Highness (https://royalhighnessmj.com/), a boutique that offers excellent customer service and high-quality CBD products.
Her journey into the cannabis space wasn’t easy. Even her friends and family members doubted her success in this space, considering that she never had any experience running a storefront. Still, Keyva firmly believes that cannabis would greatly benefit her community, so she worked really hard. She now has one location and two more coming up very soon.
In the 1st part of our interview with Keyva, she talks about her story, the challenges of an...2020-05-2500 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Stay Ahead of The Curve in the Cannabis Industry with Brandon HenryBrandon Henry is the owner of Kalbra (https://kalbracbd.com/), one of the largest vertically-integrated manufacturers and suppliers of hemp-derived products in Pennsylvania.
He is a full-fledged alien, lover of all things cannabis-related, a fellow among fuzzy creatures, and partner to a fierce woman who is also those things.
In this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Brandon talks about the experiences that ultimately led him and his wife Kali into the cannabis space with the mission to build something that would benefit the people in the communities that they are part of.2020-05-2300 minThe Hemp RevolutionIs It Wise for a Startup Cannabis Business to Hire an Attorney Early On with Mike AldenMike Alden is the CEO of Blue Vase Marketing LLC (http://www.bluevasemarketing.com/), a multimillion-dollar full-service direct response marketing agency offering media production, sales, and customer satisfaction, call centers, warehouse, and fulfillment analytics.
Under his leadership, Blue Vase grew from a small call center into a comprehensive marketing management company, ranked by Inc magazine for three years in a row as one of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies and named the 2015 Large Business of the Year by the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce (https://greaterbeverlychamber.com/).
In this episode, Mike talks about how a se...2020-05-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Find Your Niche in the Hemp and Cannabis Space with Shelby IsaacsonShelby Isaacson co-owns Bogart Labs (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bogartlabs/), an international concierge-style equipment manufacturing company for the hemp and cannabis industries.
Shelby is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a background in public relations and marketing. She has been the keynote speaker for a national CBD expo with over 13,000 attendees and also a 2019 Women in Business nominee on SRQ magazine.
In the previous year alone, she has conceived more than a dozen CBD brands and deployed over 50 products from sublingual tinctures to more complicated pharmaceutical-grade facial creams and CBD-infused nitro cold brew coffee and tea.
If you...2020-05-1500 minThe Hemp RevolutionBreaking down the Stigma: RE-engineering the Way People Think about Cannabis and Hemp with Jared SawyerJared Sawyer witnessed how his mom went from perfectly healthy to passing away, undergoing chemotherapy at the age of 44, which made him wonder why they resorted to chemotherapy. Why was a natural alternative not given as an option when our bodies are designed to receive natural medicine and be able to process stuff like cancer out?
Research shows that cannabis helps with a lot of health issues. Still, despite its growing popularity and acceptance from the general population, the stigma that’s been surrounding it for years and years continues.
In today’s episode, Jared shares his incredible jour...2020-05-1200 minThe Hemp RevolutionAn Air Force Veteran’s Journey From Military to Entrepreneurship with Troy TuckerTroy Tucker is a United States Air Force veteran, a hurricane Iniki survivor, tech-savvy, and an uber passionate hemp enthusiast who is supporting hemp brands and businesses to get exposure through his website, CBD Landing.
In this episode, he talks about the benefits as well as the stigma around hemp and cannabis-derived products, especially in the military, and his untiring efforts to help push this industry forward.2020-05-0900 minThe Hemp RevolutionMatt Miller: The Professional Skateboarder Turned CBD Business OwnerMatt Miller has been skateboarding the streets since he was a little kid and never thought that this passion would turn into a profession. He’s now been skateboarding for almost 25 years.
As he has gotten older, Matt needed something to help with the day to day pain and inflammation, and he wanted it to be all-natural. That’s when a life long family friend introduced him to CBD, which somehow worked but not really that effective, so he started doing research and development to make an extra-strong and effective formula. Six months later, they came up with the form...2020-05-0600 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhat Is Nanotechnology and Why Is It Essential for the Cannabis and Hemp Industry with Dr. Alexey PeshkovskyOn average, an adult human body is composed of up to 60% of water, which is why water-soluble substances can enter the bloodstream in a short period of time.
On the other hand, the natural form of plant extracts is oil or fat, and we all know that oil and water simply don’t mix together. Therefore, cannabinoids, in its original form, are not water-soluble. Now, the question is, how can we get around this?
Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky, the Co-founder, President, and Chief Science Officer of Industrial Sonomechanics, has the answer. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the co...2020-05-0500 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy People Are the Best Investment in the Cannabis Space with Cooper Dodd and Austin HunterPartners NutraLife Biosciences (https://nutralifebiosciences.com/), a hemp extract production manufacturer in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Austin has a dual degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education from Northwestern University. This former high school chemistry teacher is now the lead formulator at NutraLife Biosciences.
Cooper got his bachelors’ degree in Biological Health Sciences at the University of South Florida (https://www.usf.edu/). He specializes in product development and formulation of oil and water emulsions, which many people in the industry know as “nanoemulsions.” He also has a strong focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. He is the new leader...2020-05-0100 minThe Hemp RevolutionTips on How to Rise above the Competition in the Cannabis Market with Jake WilliamsIn this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, we are following the story of (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-williams-b436b7159/), a cannapreneur who has been in the industry for over 15 years growing, formulating products and educating people about cannabis.
Jake personally experienced the incredible power of cannabis in managing the pain caused by multiple sports injuries when he was in college. He also witnessed how cannabis helped his mother when she was going through cancer. In return, he decided to go full-pledged with this plant.
Join us as Jake shares the obstacles he faces in trying to get...2020-04-2900 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhat Is a Celebrity Entrepreneur and Why You Need to Become One with Clint ArthurJoin us on another badass rockstar episode of (https://www.clintarthur.tv/).
Clint has been quoted as One of America’s Top Public Speakers, Greatest Celebrity of All Time, and Media Trainer to The Stars.
In today’s episode, he explains what a celebrity entrepreneur is and why it is so important to become one. Learn about what famous celebrities like Suzanne Somers, Mick Jagger, and Snoop learned from this amazing guy.
Lots of golden nuggets, don’t miss out!2020-04-2800 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy Do We Need Recreational Cannabis When We Have Medical with Rita TsalyukIn this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, we have another lady boss in the cannabis industry. Rita Tsalyuk is a seasoned entrepreneur with many years of experience in and operating businesses in different fields, including:
15 years in civil and software engineering
27 years in real estate
20 years in home-health and medical supply business
5 years managing cannabis enterprises
Rita is the Owner/CEO of Yuma Way LLC, a company that has extensive cannabis business expertise and know-how. Yuma Way LLC opened its first dispensary in 2016 and grew exponentially over the next three years by opening three additional...2020-04-2400 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Use the Marketing Power of Influencers to Build your Brand with Rick Martinez(http://www.greenseedcannabisco.com/home1) has been a registered nurse for almost 25 years. He launched his first company about the end of the year 2000, which grew from 0-600 employees in 19 states and became one of the largest federal contracting firms in the US.
He is also the host of the Weed to Know Basis (http://www.greenseedcannabisco.com/wtkb-podcast), a podcast dedicated to CBD business.
In today’s episode, Rick shares his story on how he founded companies, his work both on and offline as an entrepreneur, and sheds a little light on his journey toward success.2020-04-2200 minThe Hemp RevolutionGrowing with Organic Practices is the Future of all Cultivation with Shawn HonakerAn Indiana native raised in a loving but strict home, Yeti Farms founder Shawn Honaker has come a long way in life. He learned the value of hard work at a very young age. Typical of the agricultural farming community he grew up in, Shawn had his first job at 9 years old.
Living in Colorado since he was 20, Shawn experienced the Colorado lifestyle and jumped in full-heartedly, operating a small hobby ranch in Rifle while running his businesses. Shawn then watched the legalization of marijuana, both medical and recreational, and realized he was the perfect person to work...2020-04-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionCreating Stability in the Hemp Supply Chain with Mike AndrusMike Andrus is a graduate of the Temple University Fox School of Business and has been an entrepreneurial leader with over 34 years of executive management experience specializing in business development and relationship selling. He directed the operation of multiple technology companies worldwide, with an emphasis in life sciences, healthcare, regulatory compliance, sustainability, alternative energy, information technology, and security. Mike was the past Chairman for the regulatory committee for BIO2005 and was voted Top “101 CEO’s by the Philadelphia Inquirer”.
In addition, he has been responsible for global business development and the “go to market strategy” for multiple companies. He was bro...2020-03-2800 minThe Hemp RevolutionLearn How to Measure Success in your Business with a Master of Strategy, Dr. Jim AlvinoDr. Jim Alvino is co-founder of Cannabis Health & Wellness Center and CBD Health & Wellness Center; and founder of Medical Cannabis Royalty Income Fund (MCRIF), whose underlying premise is that revenue royalties are superior to debt or equity in financing privately-owned companies.
He’s an international business coach, speaker & speaker trainer, who has worked with dozens of start-ups and entrepreneurs all over the world to help them build their business model, branding, marketing and distribution.
In this segment, be nourished with Dr. Alvino's amazing ideas on how to create a movement behind the products he carries and the co...2020-03-2500 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe Combined Power of Essential Oils and CBD With Amber Laign and Marci FreedeMotivated by the personal struggles within their families, these two incredible women, Amber Laign and Marci Freede, founded Plant Juice Oils.
Amber is a licensed massage therapist. She discovered essential oils while looking for a holistic approach to help her partner, Robin Roberts who underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
While Marci, a mother of twins, was looking for a natural alternative for one of her twins who had a lot of health issues pretty much since birth.
In this episode, Amber and Marci share how the combined power of essential oils and CBD helped their families get the result...2020-03-2400 minThe Hemp RevolutionBreaking through the Common-Sense regulations by Maintaining Professionalism and Quality in the CBD Retail Store Business with David PellicaneDavid Pellicane is the owner of Nashville Hemp and is a political activist who supports common-sense drug laws and several environmental issues.
He also worked for large corporations in a high-stress job environment. Due to strains and like many kids whose parents are smokers, he also picked up the cigarette habit. But after years of smoking traditional cigarettes, he felt the urge to quit when his wife had a pregnancy. During those times, he learned about electronic cigarettes which helped him to be able to quit smoking immediately.
E-cigarettes changed David’s life, and he did not need a doctor to...2020-03-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionThe Story of the First CBD Store in Texas with Chelsea DevosChelsea Devos is the founder of the first CBD store in Texas, The Cherry Apothecary.
Having first-hand experienced the great benefits of CBD, she made it her mission to help everybody get access to quality products and information.
Unlike others, Chelsea sees anyone helping Texas have access to cannabis as a friend. From a business perspective, she doesn’t have competition – only comrades.
In this episode, Chelsea shares how she started her business from having no capital to being the first CBD store in Texas and how she strives to educate the masses.2020-03-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Use Cannabis Consumer Data to Build Your CBD-Hemp Brand with Mike LuceMike Luce is a long time market research professional. He spent nearly 20 years developing market insights for some of the world’s leading consumer brands including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and General Mills, and retailers, such as Walmart and Kroger.
In 2018, he co-founded High Yield Insights. Bringing decades of expertise to this fast-growing industry, High Yield Insights provides its clients with customized, actionable intelligence sourced from their expansive data sets and unique fact-based point of view.
In this episode, Mike shares how he ended up in the hemp and cannabis industry, his biggest takeaways from attending MJBizCon, and how the co...2020-03-0600 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Build a Successful Cannaboutique with Martell Gollidah-AndrewsMartell Gollidah-Andrews is an African American with a wide reach in the industrial hemp industry. He owns the Hashtag Hemp Co. CannaBoutique in Bishop Arts District and is the first and only CBD company to be on the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to the half market, he was the VP of sales in a solar company in Arizona, before resigning to start a digital marketing agency in the summer of 2018, he has parlayed that company into almost $100,000 in six months after marketing for an affiliate of one of the largest DVD franchises and affiliate franchises in the...2020-03-0400 minThe Hemp Revolution3 Great Minds Behind a Successful CBD Business with Boris ShcharanskyBoris Shscharansky is the Chief Operating Officer of Papa & Barkley, a company committed to producing safe and reliable relief products for the ones we love. He is also a board member of the Cannabis Distribution Association and a founding board member of the California Hemp Council.
In this special episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Boris tells us about the inspiration behind Papa & Barkley, how they’re bridging the education gap in the cannabis space, and the people behind this amazing company.
Stay tuned!2020-03-0300 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Passion about Fitness, Health, and Quality Life Led into a CBD Business Venture with Darren FilpiDarren Filpi, the co-founder of Gud Body and the Gud Body Journal, has always had this entrepreneurial spirit but he didn't know what he wanted to do at first.
Like many others, he started a career in the corporate world doing software sales but later decided that it just wasn't for him so he began his entrepreneurial journey to rediscover his passion and meaning.
In his quest, he discovered the hemp and cannabis space. Inspired by the incredible stories of people who had greatly changed their quality of life and his passion for fitness and natural health, he started his...2020-02-2900 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Craft a Brand Story that Brings Massive Sales to Your CBD Business with Paul BoothPaul Booth is a brand builder and a market development strategist who develops and executes data-driven strategies that boost traffic and conversion bringing brands with competitive advantages against competitors.
His journey into branding started when he built his own award-winning supplement and brought it to 7 figures organically. This experience and his 16 years in the military helped him understand the human mind when it comes to sales.
Tune in to hear more about Paul’s story, from counter-narcotic operations to the CBD space and how he can help you build your brand whether or not you are in the CBD space.2020-02-2700 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Organic Essential Oils, Flavor Extracts, Botanical Perfumes, Aromatherapy, and Body Care Products Found It’s Way to the CBD Industry with Alysia GayeAlysia Gaye is the founder of Medicine Flower, a company that produces, manufactures and distributes highly concentrated essential oils and aromatherapy.
In this mini-series of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Alysia shares her passion for healing and aromatherapy, how she ended up in the CBD space and her quest to bring quality products at reasonable pricing and support the sustainability of ingredients.
Keep listening and be informed.2020-02-2600 minThe Hemp RevolutionA Company Committed to CBD Quality and Consistency with the Help of a Technology Called TiME with Kim RaelKim Rael is the president and CEO of Azuca, a company that markets chef-quality edible products.
In this mini-series of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Kim shares Azuca's cutting edge culinary technology that transforms CBD into its purest and most delicious form making it easy for the body to absorb it, as well as their efforts to continue to innovate and find more simple yet effective ways to create high-end CBD infused ingredients.
Stay tuned!2020-02-2500 minThe Hemp RevolutionOvercoming Biggest Business Problems in the Hemp/Cannabis Industry by Building a NetworkIn this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast mini-series, live from MJBizCon 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sonia, together with James and Sumeet talks about their sponsors and the solutions that they are offering the hemp and cannabis marketplace, how they’re innovating technologies, products and advancing the way that they think about the industry’s big problems and how they are seeing the disruptions across multiple industries right now.
Don’t miss out!2020-02-2200 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Ensure your Cannabis-Hemp Brand Stays Relevant in these Changing Times with Eric FosterEric Foster is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sovereign Fields, a company that breeds cannabis plants with top-notch genetics using state-of-the-art technology. He has executive-level expertise in customer and vendor management, networking, project management, performance-based internet marketing, and IT security solutions.
In this episode, Eric shares how he and his wonderful team put Sovereign Fields ahead of the curve, the secret to staying relevant in this fastest-growing industry, and some pieces of advice for entrepreneurs who are trying to design their path into this new age industry.
Don't miss out!2020-02-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionFinding Dependable and Scalable Banking and Merchant Processing Solutions in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry with Steven AndersonSteven Anderson is the owner and founder of Quivverpay, a company that specializes in providing industry-leading payment solutions for businesses.
In this episode, he talks about one of the biggest challenges in the hemp and cannabis industry, banking and merchant processing and how they're solving this.
Whether you're running an online business or a brick and mortar, they have perfectly crafted options for you. Stay tuned to learn more.2020-02-1800 minThe Hemp RevolutionJared Sawyer’s Turning Point: How Finding the Cancer Cure for His Mother Lead Him into the CBD IndustryJared Sawyer is one of the founders and partners of the premier company for broad-spectrum gummy bears, tinctures and pet treats, Best Bud CBD.
His mother passed away at a young age after undergoing chemotherapy. He couldn't help but wonder, what if there's an alternative medicine out there that could have saved her? This led him to his journey to the CBD space.
In this episode, Jared shares how he and his best bud Josh Jackson started Best Bud CBD and more about the exciting products that they have in store not only for humans but also for our pets.2020-02-1700 minThe Hemp RevolutionBooming Career Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry with Andrew FreemanAndrew Freeman is a focused and detail-oriented Senior Recruiter with experience in cannabis executive recruiting. He has strong experience in sourcing and screening technical professionals to fulfill his client's needs.
In addition, he has placed scientists in operations management and research roles for legal cannabis companies everywhere it is legal. This includes extraction lab managers, formulations specialists, research scientists, greenhouse operations managers, horticulturalists, and facility managers.
In this episode, find out how important it is to have a rockstar team that can help you solve the problems that you currently have in your cannabis and business. Learn as Andrew...2020-02-1400 minThe Hemp RevolutionCultivating Women Leaders in the Cannabis Industry with CannaG1rlCannaG1rl is the Director of Operations at Sovereign Fields out in Southern Oregon, a company that provides farmers with top-quality hemp seeds, biomass, and CBD products.
Long before cannabis, CannaG1rl learned how to clone any type of plant and was really fascinated by it so when she got the chance to cultivate hemp, her green thumb transpired from house plants to outside filtration.
She has since expanded her expertise and has been doing bigger and larger operations. However, being a female grower in this industry can sometimes feel a little lonely because most of the people that she...2020-02-1400 minThe Hemp RevolutionEstablishing a Strong Relationship between Your Brand and Your Target Market with DJ HowardDevlon Howard, also known as DJ Howard, started using CBD to deal with his anxiety way back in college. When his longtime girlfriend got diagnosed with endometriosis, he just couldn't stand watching her suffer the terrible pain so he suggested using cannabis.
Witnessing how this incredible plant eased her pain, his interest in the space heightened and decided to merge his passion and expertise in marketing to help small companies better market their products to their ideal consumer legally and efficiently.
In this episode, DJ talks shares about marketing challenges in the cannabis and hemp industry and how he is...2020-02-1100 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Run a CBD Business From Powerhouse Couple Shelly and Russell StoneRussell and Shelly Stone are the founders of TerraGold Plus whose journey began on a quest for natural healing. They strongly believe that there is always a solution out there and that some of the best forms of healing can be found in nature.
The goal of TerraGold Plus is to bring the best CBD products to the market so that you can be the best version of yourself. Natural ingredients, holistic healing, and a whole lotta love are what Terra Gold Plus is founded on.
Learn more about TerraGold Plus and their step towards optimal health in this episode...2020-02-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Overcome the Challenges of the Corporate to Cannabis Leap with Anthony O’brienAnthony O’brien is a chemical engineer specializing in food R&D, tincture/topical/vape formulations, manufacturing, scaling chemical processes, cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavor chemistry. He currently oversees product development and manufacturing and branding for Ignite's CBD line.
Today, we’ll be talking about the future pads for the hemp and cannabis industry and all about the behind the scenes, the challenges of CBD and cannabis entrepreneurship plus powerful advice to budding entrepreneurs in this industry. 2020-01-2100 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow Value Giving and Answering People’s Cannabis Questions Brought Business Success to Jay HartenbachIn this episode, we are featuring the story of Jay Hartenbach, a co-founding member of Medterra, who in his living room began this crazy journey. He has led Medterra to become the most widely distributed CBD company in the world.
With a background in biomedical engineering, Jay and his team developed the highest-quality CBD products for everyday consumers looking to experience the amazing effects of CBD.
Join us as he shares his story and the peaks and valleys for the road to success in this space.2020-01-2000 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhat You Need to Do to Get Started in the Cannabis Industry with Robert FletcherMr. Robert Merrill Fletcher, ChE, the founder of TheCannaUnicorns has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in raising capital, startups, business operations, and sales management and over four years in cannabis industries.
In this segment, Robert shares his experiences as a business owner and his advice on being practical and tactical for anyone that is either in the cannabis business already or wants to start one. 2020-01-1700 minThe Hemp RevolutionWomen Leading the Cannabis Reformation Conversation with Shayda TorabiShayda Torabi is the current CEO and co-founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD wellness brand, the #1 CBD brand in Austin and one of the top brands in Texas.
She got quoted on articles as the Texas Cannabis Queen, Texas Cannabis Trailblazer, and Women in Weed.
This bigtime marijuana consumer discovered CBD while recovering from the excruciating pain caused by a car accident about three and a half years ago.
In this episode, Shayda shares how she discovered CBD and what really catapulted her into entrepreneurship, the skillsets that she is bringing into the marketplace as a social media...2020-01-1600 minThe Hemp RevolutionInterview with the Nation’s Premier Cannabis Technology and Application Expert Chip BakerChip Baker is one of the nation’s premier cannabis experts. He is running The Real Dirt, a cannabis podcast on iTunes that provides accurate insider industry information from the nation’s premier cannabis businessmen who pioneered legalization.
For years, many entrepreneurs have tried to enter the hemp and cannabis industry and failed but Chip has an incredible drive and learned it all on the streets.
In this episode, Chip shares how he ended up in the hemp and cannabis industry, and how he is able to survive this very saturated marketplace. Now, he is helping aspiring entrepreneurs stabilize their star...2020-01-1000 minThe Hemp RevolutionTake charge of Your Health Decisions with Family Safe Hemp Therapy Product with Kelly Frank and Brian SaxmanKelly Frank and Brian Saxman are the founders of VIDYA Formulated Hemp Therapy, a company whose mission is to deliver honest, reliable, safe and effective hemp formulated products.
Before entering the hemp and cannabis space, Kelly has been in the supply chain and technology industry while Brian was into the marketing space.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian share their stories and the passion behind their mission. Two individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles but both have seen the value of the plant and the impact it has made to their families and friends. They’ll also share the se...2020-01-0900 minThe Hemp RevolutionThings to Know to Start Your Own Cannabis-Hemp Business with Bryan GarrisonBryan Garrison is the founder of Hemlock Company, a hemp and cannabis company that started in 2015. Having brick and mortar outlets and an online store, customers can shop high-quality products in-store or at the comfort of their homes.
Bryan has been in the hospitality industry since he was 15 and in this episode, he shares with us how he became involved in the hemp and cannabis industry. He also shares how he is promoting and creating awareness around his location and the challenges of running an online store. Stay tuned for some golden nuggets, too.2020-01-0700 minThe Hemp RevolutionHow to Use Email Marketing to Help You Grow Your CBD Business with Chase DimondChase Diamond is the co-founder of Boundless Labs, one of the top e-commerce growth and email marketing agencies for CBD and non-CBD brands.
Cannabis is something that he’s always scared to talk to people about but now he’s providing full-service marketing service solution and even launched his own CBD brand in December of 2018.
In this episode, Chase shares how important email marketing is in generating leads, especially in the hemp and cannabis space as we can’t rely on social media platforms, who are good candidates for email marketing, how much you should be spending towards marketing and some w...2020-01-0600 minThe Hemp RevolutionEstablishing the New Standard in Retail Consumer Cannabis with Andrew RamirezAndrew Ramirez is a Purdue graduate from the Chicagoland area. He is the current executive and managing partner at Ohana Cannabis Company which is a vertically integrated cannabis operation out of California.
Andrew just never really vibed with a 9-5 job so shortly after he graduated, he partnered with a friend and used that as an opportunity to learn about cannabis and the industry.
In this episode, Andrew tells us the biggest challenges that the cannabis businesses are up against in today's marketplace and what the most rewarding part of being part of this industry is. He also shares California's...2020-01-0300 minThe Hemp RevolutionWhy Does Cannabis Help People Lose Weight? It’s Not All About The MunchiesMy name is James Brinkerhoff Jr. I’m super excited to be back and I have got a pretty cool topic of conversation today.
Will review an article from nature.com about The CB1 Receptor as an Important Mediator of Hedonic Reward Processing and will deep dive into why cannabis help people lose weight and enlighten people with a medical article from Nature journal that it’s not all about the munchies.
Enjoy and listen in.2019-07-2300 minThe Hemp RevolutionFrom Humboldt Hippy Grower to Cannabis Social Media Empire – Interview with James Brinkerhoff Jr.For this first show, Sonia interviews her husband James Brinkerhoff, starting with a deep dive into how his relationship with cannabis began, how he reached the decision to be a part of an industry yet to be established and some key accomplishments in life. This includes early encounters on his road to becoming one of the world’s authorities on the subject of medicinal cannabis cultivation and distribution and a qualified “Cannapreneur”.
Sonia challenges James to get into the “nitty-gritty, dirty flirty” details of how cannabis came into his life and why he chose to commit himself to “Mary Jane”.2019-06-1600 minThe Hemp RevolutionAnnouncing, the Launch of the On the Rise Podcast! Welcome to On the Rise PodcastSeason 1 of On the Rise Podcast is LIVE. Please enjoy our show TRAILER. Why Listen to The Show? Join, Sonia Gomez and James Brinkerhoff as they expose the REAL secrets of the Green Rush. NO SUBJECT IS TABOO as we are lifting the skirt to reveal the best-kept secrets and the truth from the […]2019-06-1605 min