Shows
The Unforget Yourself ShowH2H: Bringing Back the Human Element with Dionne MejerDionne Mejer is the CEO and founder of Revenue by Design, who helps transform underperforming sales teams into high-achieving revenue generators by tapping into what she calls "Sales with Soul™."Through her award-winning workshops and "The Stepped Approach" methodology, Dionne guides organizations to achieve extraordinary results, including generating million-dollar revenues in under nine months and reducing sales team ramp time by 25%.As a recovering perfectionist turned sales veteran, Dionne challenges conventional wisdom by proving that authentic leadership drives the greatest success. Her groundbreaking work with industry leaders like Sage and HireRight, achieving a 98% engagement rate, de...
2025-05-2432 min
Marketing The InvisibleHow to Successfully Attract Your Dream Clients – In Just 7 Minutes with Dionne MejerWhy you've got to check out today's episode:Learn how to shift from traditional sales tactics to a structured approach that fosters authentic, human-centered conversations, increasing conversions and team confidence.Discover practical strategies for creating a purpose-driven sales culture for lasting impact.Uncover the secrets behind harmonizing short-term sales goals with long-term pipeline strategies.Resources/Links:Unlock your revenue potential today! Click here: http://www.revenue-bydesign.comSummary:Are your sales teams...
2025-02-1311 min
Wisdom on the Front PorchDionne Mejer on Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence, and Work-Life BalanceLS Kirkpatrick welcomes Dionne Mejer to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and balancing work and family life. Dionne shares insights on working with virtual assistants and achieving harmony in personal and professional spheres. LS introduces her new podcast, "Twelve Minute Refresh." They explore self-reflection, accidental success, and business pivots, addressing challenges and the urge to quit. The conversation emphasizes growth, celebrating others, and strategies for self-care and time management. Dionne introduces her book, "The Stepped Approach," and shares where listeners can find her. The episode concludes with a call for listener engagement.
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2025-02-0646 min
15 Minutes Share Your VoiceBreaking Immigration Law Myths With Andres MejerAndres Mejer is the Owner of Andres Mejer Law & Associates, LLC, a New Jersey law firm specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of immigration law. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in a Spanish-speaking household, Andres has a personal connection to the immigrant experience, having faced the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant himself. As an accomplished immigration attorney, he is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew, with other areas of concentration on traffic and DUI defense, family law, and personal injury legal matters. In addition to his legal practice, Andres serves as a commissioner of the Long Branch...
2025-01-0835 min15 Minutes Share Your VoiceBreaking Immigration Law Myths With Andres MejerAndres Mejer is the Owner of Andres Mejer Law & Associates, LLC, a New Jersey law firm specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of immigration law. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in a Spanish-speaking household, Andres has a personal connection to the immigrant experience, having faced the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant himself. As an accomplished immigration attorney, he is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew, with other areas of concentration on traffic and DUI defense, family law, and personal injury legal matters. In addition to his legal practice, Andres serves as a commissioner of the Long Branch...
2025-01-0835 min
Taking Back MondaySales with Soul: Building Real Connections that Drive Success feat. Dionne MejerIn this Taking Back Monday episode, Alyssa Nolte talks with Dionne Mejer about what it means to sell with integrity in the modern workplace. Dionne introduces her "Sales with Soul" methodology, which prioritizes building real connections and leaving behind the "numbers at all costs" mindset. Alyssa and Dionne dive into the friction that often arises between sales and customer success teams, emphasizing the need for alignment and shared goals across departments. They discuss the importance of leadership, setting a clear vision, and fostering resilience in a fast-changing business world.Tune in to hear their honest take on...
2024-11-2823 min
Green Card Abogado¡Aumenta tus Posibilidades de Extensión de Visa! Evita Estos 5 Errores Comunes.Extender tu visa puede resultar en un enigma confuso y desafiante. En este video, exploraremos este problema frecuente que muchos enfrentan al buscar la extensión de su visa. Desde consejos prácticos hasta los tipos de formularios que necesitas, Andres Mejer, "EL Green Card Abogado", será tu orientador experto, proporcionándote consejos cruciales y estrategias para sortear las complicaciones y evitar errores típicos durante el proceso de extensión. No te pierdas esta valiosa información que te permitirá abordar con confianza y claridad la extensión de tu visa. ¡Prepárate para una...
2024-02-1507 minGreen Card AbogadoLa Historia de Leia Organa - Una historia de inmigraciónDesde su icónica captura en la Estrella de la Muerte hasta su liderazgo valiente en la Resistencia, exploraremos cómo Leia, una inmigrante en un nuevo sistema solar, enfrentó desafíos, resistió adversidades y se convirtió en una inspiración para muchos. En este vídeo "El Green Card Abogado" Andres Mejer, te cuenta sobre el viaje inmigrante de l aprincesa Leia y cómo su determinación dejó una huella imborrable en la galaxia. ¡No te pierdas esta emocionante historia de una líder, una rebelde y una inmigrante! Suscríbete para más contenidos galá...
2023-12-2106 minGreen Card Abogado5 cosas que deberías evitar publicar en redes socialesEl consejo del abogado de inmigración Andrés Mejer para los inmigrantes sobre el uso de las redes sociales. Él enfatiza la importancia de ser cauteloso en línea, ya que las autoridades y otros pueden monitorear las publicaciones. Los consejos clave incluyen evitar mostrar actividades ilegales, comentarios ofensivos, ostentar riqueza, publicar bromas ambiguas y compartir información falsa. Mejer también aconseja no agregar a personas desconocidas para proteger la reputación y la privacidad. El resumen subraya la necesidad de que los inmigrantes sean conscientes de su presencia en línea para salvaguardar su estatus migratorio y su fut...
2023-11-1414 min
A Mejer JourneyEpisode 83: Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue and Experience Officer of MJBiz Talks MJBizCon 2023Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue and Experience Officer at MJBiz. Jess leads the team producing MJBizCon, the multiple-award winning trade show that tens of thousands of cannabis professionals attend each fall in Las Vegas. She is a proud member of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) having earned her Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation. Tune in to get a sneak peak at what's to come at MJBizCon 2023, and what opportunities Jess sees on the horizon for the industry. If you ha...
2023-11-1013 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 82: Ryan Kocot, General Counsel to the California Cannabis IndustryToday’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast has been a cannabis attorney for over eight years. Ryan Kocot's experience ranges from litigating criminal charges to advising a multinational public company as the head of legal and compliance. He currently provides general counsel services to cannabis businesses and ancillary service providers in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Tune in as we talk about Ryan's journey into the cannabis industry, his core areas of focus, what it takes to make it as a specialized service provider in the industry, and much more.
2023-10-2730 min
Your Practice MasteredNavigating Chaos & Change as a Law Firm Owner: Lessons from Attorney Andres MejerRunning a successful law firm means being able to navigate chaos and change. In this episode of Your Practice Mastered, Attorney Andres Mejer shares the story of growing his firm from nothing , and the mindset it takes to handle the inevitable ups and downs along the way. Richard James and MPS speak with Attorney Andres Mejer, the very first Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year champion. Tune in to gain insight from Attorney Andres' journey on leading through uncertainty and focusing your practice for sustainable growth.
2023-10-2745 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 81: Brandon Bahr, Co-Founder of Simple SolventsToday’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is the Co-Founder of Simple Solvents, Brandon Bahr. Brandon's mission is to help botanical extraction companies produce the highest quality extracts possible by using the best solvents available on the market. He believes that the combination of exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and cutting-edge marketing strategies is the key to success in today's competitive market. Tune in to learn more about solvents, the market and industry behind them, and so much more!
2023-09-2923 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 72: Jason Reposa, Founder & CEO of Good Feels, Talks Cannabis Beverages, the Beverage Market, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Jason Reposa, Founder & CEO of Good Feels, a cannabis-infused beverage company, joins the show! Jason lets us in on how he first entered the cannabis industry, his experience in building and growing Good Feels to one of the most popular cannabis beverage brands in Massachusetts, and more. Oh, and did you know Good Feels has a beverage enhancer that can even mix with sauces that complement your favorite dish? Tune in to learn more and hear it all from Jason's perspective.
2023-09-2139 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 80: Zack Toyota of Self DisrptOn this episode of the Mejer Journey, we sit down with Zack Toyota, Founder & CEO of SelfDisrpt. Zack is an accomplished growth strategist with a strong track record of success in multiple business sectors. He's a business operator, proven entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years of sales leadership experience. Prior to founding SelfDisrupt, he helped build a nationwide wellness brand and played a key role in its $40 million dollar acquisition in 2021. As the Co-Founder of Self Disrupt, today he focuses his time on helping brands scale and evolve — designing new experiences that capitalize on moments of truth in today’s dy...
2023-09-2128 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 79: David Ratner Talks Book Publishing & PublicityOn this episode of the Mejer Journey, we sit down with David Ratner of Ratner PR, who has over 25 years of experience focused on book publicity, brand and thought leadership development, relationship building, and consulting related to the publishing industry. David is the former president of one of the country’s largest book PR agencies where he built strong relationships throughout the publishing industry and worked with hundreds of best-selling authors from all genres. He's a strong believer in “partnership” vs. “vendorship” and works with his clients to customize the most appropriate and efficient campaigns based on their goals, needs, and...
2023-08-1823 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 78: Nikki Lawley Discusses Courage in CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nikki Lawley, a medical cannabis patient advocate joins the show to talk about her journey with the healing powers of the plant, along with her latest endeavor as a contributing author to the second anthology of the Courage in Cannabis series.
2023-07-3134 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 77: Lance C. Lambert, CMO of Grove Bags, Talks TerpLoc, Branding, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Lance C. Lambert, CMO of Grove Bags, joins the show. Lance has spent years cultivating brands and telling stories, formerly in the mainstream digital media and marketing space with companies like Scripps and AutoTrader prior to making the jump to the legal cannabis industry. Since a shift in late 2013, he has helped build big name industry brands like Weedmaps, The Cannabist, GreenBroz and Green Flower. He has had a strong focus on marketing and business development, taking these brands global. This is a conversation rich in cannabis history, culture, and business.
2023-07-2539 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 76: Meet Dustin Hoxworth, Editor-at-Large, Fat Nugs MagazineOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, special guest Dustin Hoxworth, Founder and Editor at Large for Fat Nugs Magazine, joins the show. Dustin has been a lifelong Cannabis advocate, and growing up in a large military family that consumed cannabis to treat mental and physical health issues, made sure of that. He’s also been a daily cannabis consumer since 1995, and has operated in the Legacy/Traditional side of the plant for decades. Tune in to learn about his journey in the cannabis industry and community.
2023-07-2147 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 75: Aubrey Amatelli Talks Finance, Start-ups, and PayRioOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Aubrey Amatelli, a proud first time founder of a health & wellness payments company, PayRio. PayRio focuses on helping underserved markets in the cannabis and alternative medicine industries who primarily accept cash. Prior to founding PayRio, Aubrey held a position as the Chief Revenue Officer at QuickFee, a fast growing Fintech. She began her career in payments at J.P. Morgan over a decade ago working her way up from a merchant services Business Development Associate to an Executive Director Commercial Banker for the Technology and Disruptive Commerce...
2023-06-3019 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 74: Liz Geisleman Discusses Ancillary Business in the Cannabis IndustryOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Liz Geisleman, CEO at Rocky Mountain Reagents & 710SCI, joins us! In addition to her career at Rocky Mountain Reagents, she has spent the last decade working with a variety of organizations. In 2020, she co-founded the Canna Consortium with a few strategic partners, focusing on established, ancillary cannabis equipment manufacturers. She’s also the Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the West Metro Foundation, the West Metro Chamber and the Jefferson County Economic Corporation. It doesn’t stop there! She is also the Chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party's Congressional Dist...
2023-06-2218 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 73: Rodney Boast, Co Owner & COO of Ray's Lemonade Talks Growth, Beverage Trends, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Rodney Boast, Co Owner and COO at Ray's Lemonade. Rodney talks about how he entered the cannabis space, the rapid growth of the brand, the expertise of the team that supports its growth, what consumers can expect from their product lineup, and so much more.
2023-05-1021 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 71: Andrew Ward, Reporter, Copywriter, and Author, Talks Publishing, Media, and MoreIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with cannabis reporter, copywriter and author, Andrew Ward. Andrew takes us through his career path and how he ended up being one of the most well-known cannabis reporters and writers. Fun fact: Did you know one of his goals is to write a horror movie? As the author of two books, The Art of Marijuana Etiquette and Cannabis Jobs, Andrew sheds some light on what it was like during the process of putting those books together, and how it impacted his career in cannabis. Th...
2023-04-1427 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 70: DiAnA McElroy, CEO of Higher High, Talks Advocacy, Education, and WellnessOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with DiAnA McElroy, CEO of Higher High, a consulting firm focused on the marketing needs of the cannabis industry and patient advocacy. Throughout our conversation, we talk about a full spectrum of needs that cannabis businesses are challenged with. All the way from cannabis patient advocacy, education, building community, and more, DiAnA sheds light on how her and her firm have been able to support cannabis businesses and help them overcome the negative stigma associated with opening the doors to a new dispensary in an area less accepting...
2023-03-2833 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 68: Harrison Bard, Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA Talks Entrepreneurship, Pre-Rolls, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down to talk with Harrison Bard, Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA. Harrison and I kick it off with the story behind how he broke into the cannabis industry, where the concept for Custom Cones came from, and how it has grown into the operation it is known as today.
2023-03-0331 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 67: Nathan Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of VERNE Bioanalytics, Talks Genetic and Pathogen TestingOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with, Nathan Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of VERNE Bioanalytics, a biotech company focused on developing quick, scalable genetic and pathogen testing for cannabis cultivators. Nathan's background includes experience as a Bioinformatic Analyst at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an Associate Research Scientist in Bioinformatics and Data Analysis at Harvard Medical School. Throughout our conversation we explore the role pathogen and genetic testing plays in cultivating strong, healthy cannabis plants, the science and mechanics that go into effective testing, and what cultivators need to know when approaching a testing solution...
2023-02-2238 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 66: Brett Puffenbarger, VP of Marketing at Green Check Verified, Talks Banking, Aha Moments, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Brett Puffenbarger, VP of Marketing at Green Check Verified's Cannabis Division. We start out with how Brett first tapped into the power of the plant and his journey into working in the cannabis industry. From there, we went on to discuss the hot topic of banking in cannabis, how Green Check Verified has stepped in to create a solution for cannabis businesses, Brett's eye-opening aha-moments from being involved in the cannabis industry and community, and so much more!
2023-02-1630 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 65: Davina Kaonohi, Co-Founder of Element Apothec, Dives into CBD-Wellness, Hawaiian Heritage, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Davina Kaonohi, CEO & Co-Founder of Element Apothec, sits down to talk about her journey into the cannabis industry. Davina has been an industry power-player since the early days, before CBD became a big hype, with powerful formulations that were intended to help individuals looking for all sorts of relief. Throughout our conversation we dive into Davina's Hawaiian heritage, what Hawaiian cannabis culture is like compared to other local cultures, what she's doing to stand out in the crowded CBD-wellness market, and so much more.
2023-01-2027 min
Let's Talk Cannabis with DoctorsSeason 1| Episode 11: Michael Mejer, Discusses Medical Cannabis to Treat Sleep Related Issues and General Brain Health, CBD and the Immune System, MC to Promote Neurogenesis, And More...Jesse Fernandes (Exec. Producer) introduces host Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb Mainville who meet with Michael Mejer, the founder of A Mejer Journey Podcast hosted by Green Lane Communication, and cover a range of important topics:medical cannabis to help manage the effects of debilitating physical tremors and Parkinson's disease, most likely due to a different gut biome and how CBD helps to bring balance to the immune system that causes related tremor diseasesthe power of how different cannabinoids can help with falling asleep and staying asleepCBD and it's impact on the immune systemDiscussions on...
2022-12-3055 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 64: Sherry Bennett Sheds Light On Canadian MMJ Market, Opportunities in Patient Access, and More!In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Medical Cannabis Educator & Resource Consultant, Sherry Bennett. Throughout our conversation, Sherry sheds light on the current medical cannabis market and scene in Canada. Did you know that there have been more reported opioid deaths than COVID deaths? This is another topic Sherry and I touch on to bring about the importance of solving the epidemic of opioid abuse and addiction, and how cannabis can play a role.
2022-12-0536 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 63: Kay Villamin and Vanessa Valdovinos, Co-Founders of Hush, Talk Cannabis Events and Hush House Las VegasOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with the Co-Founders of HUSH Chicago, Kay Villamin and Vanessa Valdovinos! Just in time for MJBizcon, Kay, Vanessa and their HUSH team are hosting an after party on November 17th, HUSH HOUSE Las Vegas: The Casino-Themed Cannabis Event for High Rollers. These two cannabis power players take us back to how they first met, what brought them into the cannabis industry, and how a pizza and a couple of joints sparked the beginning of what has turned into the premier cannabis event and marketing agency.
2022-11-0830 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 62: Willow Groskreutz Shares What It Took To Start Writing For The Cannabis IndustryIn this episode of the Mejer Journey podcast, we sit down with Willow Groskreutz, a freelance writer serving the legal cannabis industry and beyond. Willow sheds light on how she went from working in cannabis retail to ending up in the writer's seat, working alongside big names in the industry. For those who are interested in breaking out on their own in the cannabis industry, or any industry for that matter, Willow shares some great advice and insight into what it takes, how long it may take, and what to expect on the road to entrepreneurship.
2022-10-2820 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 61: Chris Walsh, CEO of MJBiz, Talk Events, The Evolution of the Cannabis Industry, and MJBizConIn this episode of the Mejer Journey podcast, we sit down with Chris Walsh, CEO of MJBiz. Chris has served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company’s launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. As CEO of MJBiz, he now guides the strategic vision of the company while educating mainstream industries about the marijuana and hemp sectors. He’s also the host of the podcast Seed to CEO. Throughout our conversation, Chris sheds light on how he's witnessed the mainstream media adoption of c...
2022-10-1425 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 60: Nike John, Owner of The Heritage Club, Talks About Paying It Forward In CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Nike John, the owner of The Heritage Club, the first Black Woman owned dispensary in Boston. As a Social Equity Business and recipient of a social equity grant, the dispensary aims to promote justice and fairness within social policy and is actively working with its non-profit to help those affected by the war on drugs. Nike speaks about her journey coming into the cannabis industry, leveraging her real estate background, some of the challenges in opening up the dispensary, and how she plans to give back to...
2022-10-0724 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 59: Ryan Douglas Shares Secrets To Maximizing Profits In The Cannabis IndustryOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Ryan Douglas, a cannabis horticulture expert and author, joins the show! We talk a bit about what problems are currently holding cannabis companies back from achieving profitability, where the gaps are, and what leaders need to do to help their operations scale profitably. Click here to check out Ryan's latest ebook, Secrets To Maximizing Profits In The Cannabis Industry.
2022-09-2232 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 58: Gretchen Giles Talks Cannabis PR, Media, and StorytellingOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Gretchen Giles, a Senior Account Executive at Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency, joins the show! Throughout our conversation, Gretchen takes us down the path of what attracted her to the cannabis community and industry. We talk about the importance of building a brand narrative, storytelling, and how those elements (among many more!) play a critical role in an organization's public relations strategy.
2022-09-0935 minA Mejer Journey57: Aaron Biros, Editor & Publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal Talks PublishingOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Aaron Biros, Editor & Publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal, joins the show! Throughout our conversation, Aaron talks about his journey into the cannabis industry, how he became involved with the Cannabis Industry Journal, some of his favorite aspects of the industry, un-forgettable PR pitches, career highlights, and more.
2022-08-3036 min
I Am Christina DiArcangeloLeading with your Head and you Heart with Mike MejerToday on, I Am Christina DiArcangelo, and I am honored to host my friend, business colleague, CEO of Green Lane Communication, and Vice-President of our Non-Profit, Affinity Patient Advocacy, Mike Mejer. Mike is a Public Relations Specialist and has been working across all of our companies for quite some time. Mike leads with his head and his heart in his work and it shows. I am grateful he joined us today to discuss some of the amazing work that he is doing and WE are doing through APA, Affinity Patient Advocacy. Michael Mejerhttps://www.greenlanecommunication...
2022-08-1928 min
The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcastS2 E40: Founder & CEO of Green Lane Communication, Michael MejerThe culmination of years in publicity, marketing, and sales has led Michael Mejer to connect leaders within the cannabis space to media and press opportunities. Mejer’s cannabis-focused PR firm, Green Lane Communications connects industry leaders to earned media opportunities that position them to establish credibility and successfully penetrate one of the fastest-growing verticals in today’s marketplace. Michael is also a contributor for Green Entrepreneur and he hosts A Mejer Journey podcast.
2022-08-1047 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 56: Greg May, Founder of CannaRev Solutions Discusses Interstate Commerce, Quality, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Greg May, Founder of CannaRev Solutions, joins us to talk about the Ohio cannabis market, interstate commerce, product consistency from nationwide brands, and much more!
2022-08-0532 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 55: William Read, Founder and CEO, CannaPlanners Talks Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Risk TakingOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, William Read, Founder and CEO, CannaPlanners, takes us down his entrepreneurial path that led him to the cannabis industry. Real estate served as a spring board for this entrepreneur who took his skills into an industry he was passionate about and saw great upside in for the long-term. Throughout our conversation, Will shares his thought on risk taking, leaving the security and stability of a job where you're working for someone else, and what that does to us as people both in and out of the workplace.
2022-07-2935 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 54: Grace Holtkamp Talks About America's 1st Pick Your Own Hemp Farm, Merry Hill HempIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Grace Holtkamp of Merry Hill Hemp sits down with us to talk about America's 1st pick your own hemp farm! When Grace joined the family farm to take the lead on the hemp side of things, she applied her creativity, cultivated from years of work in public relations, to making the farm an unforgettable experience. Today, people are excited to see the "pick your own" experience come to this beautiful plant. Family photos, selfies, and wide eyes of amazement are no stranger to the farm. Throughout our conversation, Grace shares lessons...
2022-07-1529 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 53: Peter Holzworth, Founder of Fly Soul, Shares His Cannabis Journey In Handmade Sustainable ShoesIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Peter Holzworth, Founder of Fly Soul, talks about his journey in the cannabis industry and how he went from working as an investment banker, to traveling 68 cities and 19 countries in 2019 embracing cannabis, its health benefits, and exploring how it impacts people around the world, to founding Fly Soul Shoes, handmade sustainable shoes. Throughout our conversation, Peter goes on to share his most fun moments in the industry, why he encourages people to take risk, and what his best advice is for entrepreneurs who are entering the scaling phase of their business.
2022-07-1123 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 52: Mandi Kerr, Founder, Global Hemp Association, Unpacks All Of Hemp's Applications + MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Mandi Kerr, Founder & CEO of the Global Hemp Association. Mandi takes us down a path of all of hemp's use-cases, its impact on our daily lives, and how significant it is for us to be connected to the source of what we purchase and consume every day.
2022-06-2925 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 51: Max Armstrong of Learn Brands Unpacks Budtender and Cannabis Brand EducationOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Max Armstrong from Learn Brands. Max dives into some of the latest technology and processes that brands and dispensaries are using to stay connected and up-to-date on products to ensure budtenders are fully equipped to educate and make recommendations to customers.
2022-06-1018 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 50: Kevin Carrillo Talks About Podcasting, The Power In Learning From Others, and More!On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Carrillo, host of the Cannabinoid Connect Podcast, and social media marketing expert. Kevin has published over 300 episodes of Cannabinoid Connect with thought leaders, pioneers, and experts in the cannabis industry. We discuss the power of podcasting, the gift of learning from others who have done what you're looking to do or learn about, and so much more.
2022-06-0325 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 49: Dorothy Thigpen Talks About Courage In Cannabis, Her Cannabis Journey, and More!On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Dorothy Thigpen, a contributing author to the anthology Courage in Cannabis. Dorothy's journey with the plant is rooted in healing, caring for others, and creating a better quality of life for her mother. Dorothy's story is an incredible journey of someone who found relief, healing, and compassion through the plant.
2022-05-2719 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 48: Bryan Passman Sheds Light On The Future Of Psychedelics, Talent Acquisition, and Maintaining Long Term VisionOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Passman, Co-Founder of Hunter + Esquire, the leading executive search and consulting firm focused solely on the Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries. Bryan sheds light on his career as a head hunter, how he entered the cannabis space, his perspective on the future of the psychedelic space, and what it takes to create successful longevity for yourself in this industry.
2022-05-0621 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 47: Nick and West Paschal, Co-Founders of Alpine IQ Talk About Customer Data, Blockchain, and Early Stage GrowthIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nick Paschal and West Paschal, Co-Founders of Alpine IQ, join the show! Nick and West talk about their journey into the cannabis industry, what it took to grow and scale Alpine IQ, how blockchain can potentially enter the space and create effective and exciting customer experiences, and so much more.
2022-04-2229 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 46: Joseph Brennan Shares His Journey Opening Up The 1st CBD Store In Columbus OhioIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Joseph Brennan, Owner of Columbus Botanical Depot, Columbus Ohio's 1st CBD store, joins the show! Joseph talks about his journey of opening the area's first hemp-wellness store, and his involvement with Courage in Cannabis, an Amazon Bestseller presented by Dr. Bridget Williams.
2022-04-0724 min
Enterprise Sales Development (CIENCE)Enterprise Sales Development with Dionne MejerIn this episode of Enterprise Sales Development podcast, we speak with Dionne Mejer, CEO and Founder of Inside Sales by Design. Dionne shares her best practices with scaling inside sales teams and what works and what hasn’t worked. She also discusses leadership versus the manager mentality and why the purpose statement is the team’s North Star. Listen for her advice on learning scripts and messaging and how to sound more human and more natural on the phone.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
What has changed the most in the landscape of the inside sales and outbound SDR culture in 2022
How Di...
2022-03-3052 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 45: Kevin Greene Discusses The Cleveland School of Cannabis and "Courage in Cannabis"In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Kevin Greene, VP of the Cleveland School of Cannabis, joins the show. Kevin is also a contributing author to the newly released anthology, Courage in Cannabis. Kevin shares his journey into the cannabis industry and community, the importance of the role of the Cleveland School of Cannabis, and his involvement in Courage in Cannabis. Kevin is an entrepreneurial-minded leader who we can all learn something from whether it be how to remain persistent or how to create something impactful that will transform countless lives in the industry, this episode has something...
2022-03-2526 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 44: Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney Talk About Relationship Capital and Healthy Business PracticesOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with the founding partners of Eighth Revolution, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney. We discuss what we've seen and experienced during our runs in the cannabis industry from a business perspective, where there are opportunities for improvement, the value of relationship capital, and what it takes to grow at a healthy pace in an industry as nascent and volatile as cannabis.
2022-03-1828 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 44: Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney Talk About Relationship Capital and Healthy Business PracticesOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with the founding partners of Eighth Revolution, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney. We discuss what we've seen and experienced during our runs in the cannabis industry from a business perspective, where there are opportunities for improvement, the value of relationship capital, and what it takes to grow at a healthy pace in an industry as nascent and volatile as cannabis.
2022-03-1128 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 43: Sam Milton Discusses Climate, Energy, and CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down and learn from Sam Milton. Sam is a sustainability expert at the Intersection of climate, energy, and horticulture. Sam brings his expertise to the cannabis industry by helping operators create more energy efficient and sustainable cultivation sites to produce a better quality product while increasing businesses' bottom lines. Sam shares a few key takeaways in this episode that cultivators can't afford to miss!
2022-02-2124 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 42: Chloe Blesh, Owner of Hemp Generation, Talks Hemp Business and How to Stand Out Within RetailOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Chloe Blesh, Owner of Hemp Generation, a Hemp and CBD brand based in Cary, NC. Hemp Generation's retail store features a window into a grow-facility just behind where customers come in to learn and shop. Chloe shares her journey into the cannabis industry, how she started the company, and what it takes to make it with a hemp and CBD retail location in 2022!
2022-02-0413 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 41: Dr. David Cunic Discusses His Path to Cannabis, The Value of a Network, Advising, Investing, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Cunic of UCS Advisor. Dr. David's background spans a plethora of places and spaces. We talked about everything from investing in the cannabis industry, what his path looked like to bring him to where he is today, and towards the end he shared a great piece of advice when it comes to goal setting and making quarterly and yearly resolutions.
2022-01-2131 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 40: Franny Tacy Breaks Down What Courage in Cannabis Means to HerOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Franny Tacy, CEO of Franny's Farmacy, joins us to talk about her latest milestone: contributing a chapter to the #1 New Release on Amazon, Courage in Cannabis.Franny's chapter dives deep into how she found herself in the cannabis industry and community, and what she shares in the chapter will have most applauding the level of courage it took her to be where she is today. We discuss what courage truly means, and why this book is critical for where we are at this point in time in cannabis...
2022-01-1418 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 39: Lucas Targos Talks Pre-Design Cultivation Space Programming and Efficient Interactions Between People, Plants, and ProcessesOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Lucas Targos, Vice President of Facility Integration at urban-gro. Lucas talks about how he was lead into working in the cannabis industry and how he earned his seat as VP of Facility Integration at one of the leading facility design organizations in the cannabis industry, and why the work he and his team do have such an impact on where we are currently in cannabis history.
2022-01-0718 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 38: Bruce Eckfeldt Talks Strategic Business Growth, Scaling, and Value CreationIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Eckfeldt. Bruce is a Business Coach and Podcast Host, of Thinking Outside the Bud, Scaling Up Services, and he'll be kicking off a new podcast in 2022 focused on the psychedelics industry. Tune in to uncover what Bruce has seen hold businesses back from scaling successfully, as well as what's helped them catapult to the next level of their growth.
2021-12-2126 min
Gremio de San Miguel El Podcast con Armida ZepedaPodcast #2: Valerie MejerValerie Mejer nació en la Ciudad de México en 1966 y vive en San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Es poeta, pintora y traductora.
Entre otros reconocimientos, ha merecido el Premio Internacional Gerardo Diego (1996), en España, por su libro De elefante a elefante. Valerie Mejer también ha sido becaria del FONCA y del Sistema Estatal de Creadores por sus traducciones.
Valerie ha publicado diversos libros de poesía, entre los que destacan: De elefante a elefante (1996), Ante el ojo del cíclope (2000), Esta novela azul (2004), Geografías de niebla (2008), De la ola, el atajo (2010) y Cuadern...
2021-12-1834 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 37: Dr. Bridget Williams Discusses Her New Anthology, Courage in CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Dr. Bridget Williams joins the show to discuss her new anthology, Courage in Cannabis. “Courage in Cannabis” is a compilation of stories written by doctors, lawyers, patients, caregivers, entrepreneurs, and activists. Each story is unique and written with the hope of inspiring others. In these times, anyone that chooses cannabis or enters the industry has a story of courage. This is truly simply because a very short time ago, cannabis was illegal everywhere in North America.
2021-12-1313 min
Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & PoetryValerie Mejer Caso : Edinburgh NotebookToday’s guest, Mexican poet, painter, and translator Valerie Mejer Caso talks about her latest book, the bilingual publication of poetry, collage, and photography Edinburgh Notebook, translated by Michelle Gil-Montero for Action Books. What does it mean to write something both autobiographical and surreal, both dream-like and real? How can questions of selfhood and identity (the identity of nation, of language, of family) become uncanny? What does it mean to write with “shattered language” and how can one find words, images, and forms to capture grief, loss, and death? This only scratches the surface of this conversation with Valerie, one th...
2021-12-131h 53A Mejer JourneyEpisode 36: Adilah Anwar Talks About Courage in Cannabis, Creating Opportunity, and Enabling Success in CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we welcome our special guest, Adilah Anwar, who serves voluntarily as a Board of Directors, Chair. She oversees 8 Committees on behalf of a Risk and Compliance organization called the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals. She is also a contributing author to an extraordinary project and book titled, Courage in Cannabis.
2021-12-0328 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 35: Steve Scheier Discusses Leadership Cultivation in the Cannabis Industry and His New Book, Power UpOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Steve Scheier joins us to discuss the concept of power. Power has been pushed to the side as a taboo topic, but the way Steve breaks it down for us in this episode will make you rethink the importance of understanding what it truly is, how it should be used, and why each of us in the cannabis industry should embrace it. Steve is also the co-author of the book titled Power Up: Essential Tools for Committed Cannabusiness Leaders.
2021-11-1327 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 34: Mary Jane Borden, Co-Founder, Ohio Rights Group Discusses Ohio Cannabis ActivismOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Mary Jane Borden, Co-Founder, Ohio Rights Group, joins us to discuss her path into the cannabis community in the state of Ohio. Mary Jane played an important role in cannabis advocacy and activism in Ohio, and continues to push for fairness among the cannabis community in her state. Her latest endeavor in the cannabis community has been contributing a chapter to the anthology, Courage in Cannabis.
2021-11-1231 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 33: Nicole DiMonda & Jaime Brambila Talk About The Current State of Medical CannabisOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nicole DiMonda & Jaime Brambila, Co-Founders of Grace Health and Wellness, take us down the path of what their journey was in uncovering the healing powers of the cannabis plant, how they first got involved at a business-level, and what they're focusing on today to serve the needs of medical patients all over the world.
2021-10-0827 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 32: Munib Bhandari, Co-Founder at Grasse, Discusses Cannabis Cultures Across the GlobeOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Munib Bhandari, Co-Founder at Grasse, joins the show to discuss cannabis cultures outside of the U.S., and how he and his team are heading up the mission of bringing cannabis mainstream in countries like India and across Asia. If you're a globe-trotting cannabis enthusiast, you'll for sure want to tune in to learn more!
2021-08-3031 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 31: Ryan McKeever, Director at Hemp Valley Colorado, Talks TV Series, Hemp Farming, and MoreOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Ryan McKeever, Director at Hemp Valley Colorado, joins us! Ryan is currently working on a new TV series that shines a spotlight on what the hemp industry actually looks like, why it's not currently all it's hyped up to be in terms of glamour and profitability, and what we should expect to come from it in the near future. Ryan's background in film directing has uniquely positioned him to document his journey in the hemp space, how he navigated it during the onset of a...
2021-08-2051 min
PotcastersA Mejer Journey | Mike MejerTell us your cannabis origin storyIt is challenging for podcast host's to prevent their guests from turning an episode into a company promo piece. On A Mejer Journey podcast, Mike Mejer uses his cannabis industry experience to help his guests focus on their expertise, not their sales talking points. As the founder of Green Lane Communication, he shares his thoughts on how best to launch a "Branded" podcast with Dan Humiston Produced by PodConX Potcasters - https://podconx.com/podcasts/potcastersA Mejer Journey - https://www.greenlanecommunication.com/podca...
2021-08-1710 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 30: Mike Hennesy, VP of Innovation at Wana Brands Discusses R&D and Outside the Box Thinking as a Cannabis BrandOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Mike Hennesy, VP of Innovation at Wana Brands, joins us! Mike has been a part of the Wana Brands team since the early days of the company and has helped it grow into one of the fastest growing and well recognized brand in the cannabis space. Known for their unique and innovative lineup of products, Mike breaks down some of his experiences at Wanna Brands as the head of innovation. For all you outside the box thinker, this is one you don't want to miss!
2021-08-1330 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 29: Cannabis Culture, Business, and Passion with AC MoonIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, AC Moon joins the show to talk about her cannabis endeavors, passion for cultivation, the community, and what she thinks of federal cannabis legalization. AC is a cannabis industry veteran who has seen it all, and so we're thrilled to have her on the show to share a piece of her journey with us.
2021-08-0338 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 28: The Revival of Retail with Franny's Farmacy's CEO, Franny TacyIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Franny Tacy, CEO of Franny's Farmacy comes back for a second time on the show to discuss the revival of retail as we head out of a pandemic. Franny's emphasis on encouraging consumers to support local businesses, embrace community, and to be conscious of where our dollars go has been a catalyst behind the success of her Hemp & CBD Franchising business. It all started with one seed on a farm, and now the brand has retail locations up and down the east coast to bring education and hemp-wellness to as many...
2021-07-2726 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 27: Cannabis Compliance with Dede Perkins, Co-Founder & CEO, ProCannaIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we talk to Dede Perkins, Co-Founder & CEO of ProCanna, a cloud-based software system that drives compliance and operational excellence for cannabis companies. During this episode, Dede sheds light on how she got her start in cannabis, what it was like to go from working as an outside consultant to working in-house for one of the largest U.S. cannabis companies at the time, to setting out on her own path to improve the compliance and regulatory landscape for cannabis leaders and operators.
2021-07-2018 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 26: Maynard Breslow Talks Podcasting, Cannabis Community, and More!In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Maynard Breslow, host of the Dank Discussions Podcast and Founder of Calacann joins the show! In this episode we talk about where the cannabis community is at, business integrity, podcasting, and what are ways that new opportunities arise for entrepreneurs and business leaders in this space.
2021-07-1338 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 25: Marianne Cursetjee Talks Reputation Building, Cultivating Company Culture, and Top-Shelf FlowerIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Marianne Cursetjee of Alibi Cannabis joins the show to talk about her journey with cannabis, what led her to form Alibi Cannabis, an Oergon based cannabis cultivation, and how she's been able to foster a strong company culture among her team, vendors, customers, and cannabis community. This is one you don't want to miss, especially if you're an advocate for the connecting powers of the plant!
2021-07-0123 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 24: Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data, Talks Career Changes, Taking on Risk, and Cannabis Industry DataOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data, stops by! Jeffrey is a cannabis industry power-player focused on industry data, and helps cannabis companies access the data they need to sell more effectively to the right people. After diving into the work of Pistil Data, Jeffrey sheds light on his perspective of risk taking, taking once-in-a-lifetime opportunities when it comes to one's career, and much more!
2021-06-0127 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 23: Grace Delgado Shines a Light on Cannabis in Texas and the Evolution of MediaOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Grace Delgado, Founder of Texas Cannabis Today, joins us to shine a light on the legal cannabis market in Texas, the development of technology in the media landscape, and what we can expect as cannabis laws develop in the state. Grace offers a unique vantage point into how she sees the evolution of the cannabis community in Texas, and what we should be on the lookout for as we cross our fingers for progress and acceptance of the cannabis plant.
2021-05-2538 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 22: Dr. Leah Johnson Discuss the Medical Cannabis Community, Wellness, and Patient CareOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we speak with Dr. Leah Johnson, known to the cannabis community as Dr. Leah. She is a formally trainedClinical Cannabis Pharmacist and the owner and CEO of Alchemist Consulting. She isalso an accomplished, highly driven clinical Long-Term Care & Rehabilitationpharmacist, with primary focus in pain, mental health (depression, anxiety, Insomnia,etc.) and sexual health medication management. She also holds 3 patents (under thename: Leah Haibi) for natural herbal remedy tinctures, which she helped develop as theHead of Research & Development for an herbal...
2021-05-1847 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 20: John Flanders, CEO of CBD Emporium Talks CBD Retail, Customer Loyalty, and ExpansionOn this episode of A Mejer Journey, we are joined by special guest John Flanders, CEO of CBD Emporium. With more than 25 years of experience in the corporate experience and in executive leadership, business management, and retail work, having served as a former CEO and CTO of a public company and a former CFO of a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company, John Flanders brings a wealth of experience, perspective, and wisdom to the table for this conversation as we dive into:CBD RetailCustomer Loyalty and RetentionBusiness ExpansionAnd so much more!
2021-04-2630 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 19: Tiffany Watkins, Founder of Vanguard Magazine, Talks Camaraderie Among Women Leaders in Cannabis and How We Can All Progress Together Moving ForwardEpisode 19 of A Mejer Journey welcomes a well-known and respected leader in the cannabis space, Tiffany Watkins. Tiffany's voice and hard work has led the conception of Vanguard Media, a publication and platform for women in the cannabis space that showcases their hard work, innovation, expertise, and dedication. On this episode, Tiffany and I discuss camaraderie, lifting others up, and working together to move one of the most fast-paced industries forward. This episode is one you can not afford to miss, especially if you consider yourself a team-player who has intentions on staying in the cannabis space long-term.
2021-04-2026 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 18: Joseph Khoury of MariMed Talks Entrepreneurship, Grit, and Essential Skills to Succeed in BusinessOn Episode 18 of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Joseph Khoury, Director of Business Systems at MariMed, and serial entrepreneur joins the show! Joseph dives into his journey with iRollie and what it took to build, scale, and exit a company at a young age through determination, grit, and massive action. From there we discuss his role at MariMed and what new things he's working on, and what qualities we look for when collaborating with others in cannabis.
2021-04-1645 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 17: Nikki Lawley Shares Her Traumatic Brain Injury Story and Discusses Patient Advocacy and Access to Medical CannabisIn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nikki Lawley joins the show to share her traumatic brain injury story. Nikki also takes us down the path of patient advocacy and the urgent need to improve patient access to medical cannabis. As an LPN, Nikki's background gives her a unique vantage point to talk about these subject matters. Being a medical cannabis patient herself, Nikki pinpoints many pain-points a lot of patients go through, and what needs to be done to improve the medical cannabis community for everyone involved. This is an episode that unpacks a lot of the...
2021-03-2623 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 16: Diana N. McElroy of Terrascend New Jersey Shares the Secret to Effective Cannabis EducationOn this week's episode of A Mejer Journey, Diana N. McElroy, Community Outreach Specialist at TerrAscend New Jersey, joins us to share some exciting new developments at TerrAscend New Jersey along with how she sees cannabis education taking shape as someone who is on the front lines of patient and community education.
2021-03-2226 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 15: Len May Talks Cannabis, DNA, and Choosing the Right StrainOn this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Len May, Founder & CEO of Endocanna Health joins the show with an abundance of insight and information about how certain cannabis products and strains might affect each and every one of us differently because of our genetic makeup. Len and his team have developed Endo·dna, a simple DNA test that maps your endocannabinoid system and then matches that summary with a specific cannabinoid ratio and terpene profile aligned with with your unique genotype. To learn more, head over to https://www.endocannahealth.com
2021-03-1648 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 14: Taking a Local Brand National, and the Power of a Personal Brand with Shayda TorabiEpisode 14 of A Mejer Journey welcomes Shayda Torabi, CEO of RESTART CBD, and host of the To Be Blunt Podcast. Shayda shares her career journey which started in the tech startup world and shifted to owning one of the most well known CBD brands in the state of Texas. How did Shayda take her company from a locally known, Texas-rooted brand to a brand with scale across the entire U.S.? Well, that's what we talked about on this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, among other topics like personal branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship. https://www.instagram.c...
2021-03-0550 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 13: Matthew O'Brien Shares His Global Journey That Led Him To Four PMEpisode 13 of A Mejer Journey welcomes Matthew O'Brien, Managing Editor at Four PM, one of the cannabis industry's go-to hubs for cannabis content for cannabis professionals. O'Brien shares the journey that led him to embark on a journey from his home in Ireland to explore the legal cannabis markets in Canada. Tune in to learn about his experiences as a Bud Tender, to learning the ins and outs of leading a dispensary, to ultimately creating one of the industry's top resources for the latest in cannabis news for today's cannabis professionals.
2021-02-2629 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 12: The Cannabis Media Landscape, PR, and Earned Media with Rachelle GordonOn this episode of A Mejer Journey, Rachelle Gordon, cannabis Writer, joins the show and shares her perspective on the current cannabis media landscape, public relations, and earned media. Rachelle shares her perspective from the point of view of someone who continuously is pitched to write about different products, entrepreneurs, and companies. Rachelle discusses the importance of raising awareness, especially when you have a life-changing product or offering that can make a positive impact. Before we dive into the media landscape, Rachelle lets us in on her interesting path that led her to working in the cannabis industry.
2021-02-2419 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 11: The Entrepreneurial Path of Green Roads Co-Founder, Arby BarrosoGreen Roads Co-Founder, Arby Barroso joins A Mejer Journey for Episode 11! Arby's path to entrepreneurship is by no means linear. During our conversation we talk about some of the hardships Arby faced, overcame, and turned into a positive force that ignited his entrance and presence in the cannabis community as Co-Founder of one of the largest CBD companies in the U.S.
2021-02-0637 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 10: Dispensary Operations and Cannabis Tech with Cree Robinson and Louis MasensiCree Robinson and Louis Masensi from touCanna join A Mejer Journey for Episode 10! Cree and Louis are two tech-inspired entrepreneurs who help dispensary leaders improve the efficiency of operations by leveraging the power of 10 softwares into one powerful system. Throughout our conversation we discuss dispensary employee onboarding, organization, coming up with a company name, and so much more! Louis and Cree are incredibly well known, liked, and respected throughout the cannabis community, so be sure to connect with them on LinkedIn, and head over to https://toucanna.io for more information.
2021-02-0228 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 9: From Seed to Success with Ryan DouglasOn Episode 9 of A Mejer Journey, entrepreneur, author, and master grower, Ryan Douglas joins the show! Ryan shares key takeaways from his new book, From Seed to Success: How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time, and the ins and outs of vertical integration, what it takes to run a successful cultivation facility, and so much more!As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, Ryan directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada’s largest licensed producer of legal cannabis, and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. As one of the company’s first employees, Ryan was cruc...
2021-01-2224 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 5: Matt Ritchey, CEO of Mr. Cannabis, Talks Breathwork, Flowstates, and LeadershipEpisode 5 of A Mejer Journey was a real treat. Matt Ritchey, CEO of Mr. Cannabis, took us down the path of breathwork, flow states, and leadership. With an abundance of executive coaching experience, Matt knows what it takes from a wellness standpoint to perform at optimal levels and create the world you want to live in. In this episode, Mike and Matt take listeners down a rabbit hole of insight that uncovers how breathwork can improve your day, and how critical it is to establish wellness routines and practices tailored for you and your specific day. Tune in for...
2020-11-2845 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 4: North Carolina's First Female Hemp Farmer, Franny Tacy, Brings Her Love for Hemp to the ShowEpisode 4 of A Mejer Journey features special guest, Franny Tacy. Franny Tacy, Owner of Franny’s Farmacy, is the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina in over 75 years. Franny first entered the hemp scene with a force behind education and collaborations. She is now considered one of the preeminent experts of all things hemp, participates in the hemp Research Trials with North Carolina State University, has a TEDx speech on hemp, and is a founding member of the Women in Hemp non-profit. In this episode, Franny shares her wisdom about entrepreneurship, leading a fulfilled life, her favorite holiday he...
2020-11-2831 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 3: Nick Jikomes, Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly, Pulls Back the Curtain on Personal and Professional DevelopmentIn Episode 3 of A Mejer Journey, Nick Jikomes, currently Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Dosist, joins us to talk about how he went from earning a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University to now working in the cannabis space. Along the way, Nick has picked up a treasure chest of information that he shares with listeners in regard to relationship building, the hard work or "grind" that is required to achieve your goals, how luck plays a role in success, and so much more. This was an introspective episode...
2020-11-2747 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 2: Mark Worster, AKA Nurse Mark, Shares the Secret to a Happy LifeOn episode 2 of A Mejer Journey, Mark Worster joins the show. Mark Worster, AKA Nurse Mark, is an entrepreneur, fitness guru, business and life coach, healthcare professional, author, and so much more! Mark was a treasure chest of inspiration and wisdom as he shared his adventurous journey into the cannabis space, a few of his favorite books for personal and professional development, the key to happiness, along with so many other golden nuggets that we can all apply to optimize our lives today for a better, happier tomorrow.
2020-11-2732 minA Mejer JourneyEpisode 1: Let's Embark on A Mejer Journey with Serial Entrepreneur, Ry RussellOn the inaugural episode of A Mejer Journey, Ry Russell joins the show and talks about his journey from saving Main's Saco Drive-In Movie Theatre to blazing his own, unique path in the cannabis space. The 40 under 40 award recipient took the time to go deep into why and how serial entrepreneurs are able to jump from one business to the next successfully, even if on the surface those businesses look like they don't relate to one another. Ry honed in on the importance of understanding who you are, what you do, and why you do it, if you want t...
2020-11-2540 min
Patent PendingEpisode 10 - Mike Mejer - Learning How to LearnPR professional and Cannabis industry leader Mike Mejer joins us for an educational conversation about his journey in building a PR company within the Cannabis space. Hear all about how he took his skills from book publishing PR and transferred them over to the highly regulated cannabis industry. Learn what it really means to provide value as a service-based entrepreneur and how to tap into your interests and gifts while securing new clients and serving new communities. Listen in to hear Mike share all his tips and tricks to working from home during the pandemic, and everything that’s he...
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