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Plant ProblemsCustomer Service In The Cannabis IndustryWe all have our reasons for starting a business. But, we have to know how to get things going. To this end, Tony Frischknecht explains how customer service works in the cannabis industry. In this episode, he emphasizes that we have to constantly ask questions and have weekly meetings so we could better understand our customers. Sometimes, we end up losing focus on what really matters. We get busy with other aspects of the business. That’s why it’s important to get right on track! Learn how to start mapping out the customer journey.Love the show? Subscribe, rate...
2025-08-2023 min
Extraction EssentialsLearn How To Make Salves With Nick GaySalves are a time-tested way of providing relief for aches and pains. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Nick Gay, head of Product Management at Essential Extractions, as they sit down and discuss the step-by-step process of making salves. Nick discusses several differences between commercially available salves and their effectiveness. Tony and Nick talk about how salves work and their content. Finally, Nick shows us a salve-making technique and teaches its finer points.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-2323 min
Extraction EssentialsBubble Hash System: Processing Herbs In The Comfort Of Your Home With Nick GayEssential oils aren't everything. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay, the owner of Soul Source Naturals, show us the Bubble Hash System for extracting not just essential oils but also herbs. Stay tuned to learn how you can do the whole process right in your own home as Nick walks us through each step. Plus, you’ll receive pro tips on how to make the workflow smooth and easy. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2025-07-1934 min
Extraction EssentialsFinding Success In The Market: Get To Know Your Host Tony FrischknechtIt is quite unusual to find success in the herb market, especially in the previous decades. But Tony Frischknecht proved that with enough motivation and courage, one could make it bit in such a less-explored industry. To get to know your show’s host even more, Tony joins Gary Ross, the Founder and CEO of Essential Extractions in this episode. Tony looks back on his journey from the construction business all the way to the herb industry, and how making the leap allowed him to grow as an entrepreneur. He also discusses his expectations for the future of herb and how...
2025-04-2318 min
The Cannabis Accounting PodcastEp. 79: Surviving an Audit from a Cannabis Owner’s Perspective -- with Tony FrischknechtAudits. That’s a word that makes most Cannabis accountants and their clients shake in their shoes. But the audit process doesn’t have to be so anxiety-producing. You just have to know what to expect.
Our recent podcast features Tony Frischknecht, a Cannabis company owner and investor of more than 17 years. Tony got his start in Colorado, the first state to legalize Cannabis. Tune in as he sits down with DOPE CFO founder Andrew Hunzicker, CPA to discuss what experiencing an audit is like from the perspective of a Cannabis CEO and what you can do to u...
2021-11-0833 min
NCIA Cannabis Industry VoiceThe Journey From The Illicit Market to Regulated IndustryThe Journey From The Illicit Market to Regulated Industry with Tony Frischknecht today on NCIA's Cannabis Industry Voice with Bethany Moore only on Cannabis Radio. Tony is the founder of Essential Extraction Corporation, based in Loveland, Colorado, which supplies the necessary tools and knowledge for anyone to be able to extract their own botanical essential oils. In 2005, Tony got his start in the medical marijuana industry in Fort Collins, Colorado. He founded a small, marijuana caregiving business called Highway to Healing. In the following years, he was involved in a number of cannabis businesses, including O.penvape, Organa Brands, and...
2021-10-2530 minPlant ProblemsIRS Helping The Cannabis Business To Grow And SucceedCannabis is ever-changing, and there are so many things that we are getting in front of us daily that are changing the way we look at our businesses. As we look at it, the future of cannabis is expanding. Tony Frischknecht discusses cannabis and regulation, tax investing, and much more. The IRS knows that cannabis is going to be legalized. In this episode, he emphasizes why good records assist in monitoring. Be prepared to enlighten yourself on how you could go in the right direction in your cannabis business!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://tonyfrischknecht...
2021-10-0623 minPlant ProblemsFour Things To Keep In Mind When Hiring For Your Cannabis BusinessOne of the more challenging parts of managing a cannabis business is the hiring process. How do you know which applicant to hire? How do you know which positions you need? Some of the answers only come when you’ve made the mistakes. But if you want to avoid these mistakes and prevent a bad hire, this episode is for you! Tony Frischknecht shares a list of key reminders when finding a person to join your business. He’s made the mistakes and learned the lessons. Today, he iterates those insights to help you in your cannabis business journey. Stay tune...
2021-09-2914 min
Good Dudes GrowEP 42: Tony Frischknecht — From Basement Grower To Making Millions In The Cannabis BizSo, you’ve got a couple of pot plants in your basement. How do you take that and build a real business from it? Tony Frischknecht has, you could say, some experience in this arena. He started out in black market cannabis and, after founding a small, medical marijuana caregiving business in Colorado circa-2005, ultimately worked his way up in the industry. By age 35, he owned two dispensaries totaling $6.5 million in annual sales, and he also oversaw two indoor Denver grow facilities with a combined 20,000 square feet of production. To follow this up, Tony co-started a m...
2021-09-2949 minPlant ProblemsCannabis Marketing Strategies: Creating Customer Engagement Beyond Big Social Media PlatformsMarketing is a significant issue that you need to tackle when building a cannabis business. What can you use to engage customers more often or stay connected to them and create loyalty? You have to know the regulations around it and implement strategies that are allowed in your state. Join your host Tony Frischknecht as he discusses marketing techniques for cannabis. Figure out how you can build connections with your customers and grow your cannabis business. If you're new to cannabis and you're just opening your store in a new state or county, or you want to grow your business...
2021-09-2215 minPlant ProblemsWhy You Shouldn’t Panic Sell Your Cannabis Stocks And Why It Might be A Good Time To BuyDo not sell. You may think you can't afford to come up with any more money to buy on, but don’t panic-sell your stocks. The cannabis industry is a risky industry to get into but the opportunities are there. It's like one minute you think you already know what's going on the next you don't, it's challenging. There's a lot of different things that are happening that are hard to explain. What's happening in the cannabis stock world right now? Tony Frischknecht discusses where it is right now, earnings before interest tax depreciation, and the challenges we could expect to...
2021-09-1515 minPlant ProblemsRecognizing Opportunities In The Cannabis Industry With Miguel Fersen And Mark Sanchez CabreraThe cannabis industry has a wide range of opportunities that many people don’t know about. This time, Tony Frischknecht takes a look at the coffee shop model of Spain’s El Capitan. Join in as Tony talks with Miguel Fersen and Mark Sanchez Cabrera from Spain about the benefits of cannabis and how to educate people who are in doubt to tip their toes in the water. In this episode, Miguel and Mark talk aboyt a coffee shop in Barcelona operating in a very smooth way where you could only get in if you’re a member. They also share t...
2021-09-0852 minPlant ProblemsHow You Can Fight Back Against The IRS With Rachel GilletteAlways keep your records as if you'll be audited. The show's guest today is Cannabis Lawyer Rachel Gillette, a staunch protector of Cannabis retail businesses against the IRS. Join in the conversation as Rachel discusses with Tony Frischknecht what safety measures you need to take to ensure you won't get tangled up with the IRS. Make sure you keep all your receipts and have everything documented. Good record-keeping will always help you! Also, you need to understand the impact of 280 on a real-time basis to make educated decisions. Tune in to safeguard your business! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, r...
2021-09-011h 07Plant ProblemsPassion To Product: Growing In The Cannabis Industry With Matt Gillard And Chris Gillard, Part 2The cannabis industry may not be the easiest venture to get into, but it’s definitely developing and growing. With the right people, managing a business smoothly is more than possible. In the second part of Tony Frischknecht’s interview with Matt Gillard and Chris Gillard from Jamaco, LLC, they tackle environmental issues and other challenges in the cannabis industry. Sharing the problems they incurred, they also talk about the quick adjustments they made and their whole approach to managing their business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Plant Problems Community...
2021-08-2534 minPlant ProblemsPassion To Product: Growing In The Cannabis Industry With Matt Gillard And Chris Gillard, Part 1Finding a new business and taking risks is certainly a challenge nowadays, especially during a pandemic. The cannabis industry is not an easy industry to consider, but the COVID pandemic even made it harder. Join Tony Frischknecht with Matt Gillard and Chris Gillard from Jamaco, LLC. as they delve into growing your business and building your organization with the right people. Supplying different areas with high quality and sustainably grown cannabis is a challenge, but it's possible. Matt and Chris prove that entering this market is a success for them. They discuss how they successfully created crops and got some r...
2021-08-1834 minPlant ProblemsThe Black Market To The Licensed Market: Working With Localities For Cannabis Business Opportunities With Juan HernandezGoing from the black market to the licensed market can be tough. Yet, this is the path many in the cannabis industry must face as cities become more and more open to cannabis. Sharing his knowledge and experience, Juan Hernandez, the CEO of CVALT (Central Valley Alternative), joins host Tony Frischknecht. In this episode, he tells us what he is doing to make his business grow and thrive, especially in the highly competitive California market. Juan also tells us how he transitioned from the licensed market to working with localities. He also shares how they have set up their systems to...
2021-08-1133 minPlant ProblemsDigital Marketing Strategies That Scale Customer Relationships With Ryan O'ConnorSince the pandemic, entrepreneurs have experienced drastic and sudden changes in the way they do their business. Now more than ever, e-commerce has grown massively because the game has changed. And almost everyone is shifting to craft their strategies in the digital marketing world. Ryan O’Connor shares his professional journey and how he faced the changes brought by the pandemic. Ryan is the co-founder of Worth eCommerce, a Portland-based email marketing agency and the former founder of a multi-million dollar store selling phone accessories. In this episode with Tony Frischknecht, they explore ways to execute your marketing strategies for yo...
2021-08-0418 minPlant ProblemsDanger Signs In Acquisitions: What To Watch Out For With Chet MeltonIf you don’t know the store owner, you can’t ask what the numbers are. But you can watch out for telltale signs in management. Tony Frischknecht’s guest in this episode is Chet Melton of Canna Nutrients. Chet gives a simple formula to size up if a store is worth acquiring. When you walk in, how responsive are the staff? Check out their inventory. Are they holding on to something they shouldn’t? Join in the conversation to have a better eye for acquisitions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Plan...
2021-07-2843 minPlant ProblemsThe Endocannabinoid System: Science Of Cannabis Explained With Charlie PiermariniMany people dismiss the idea of cannabis as an alternative treatment simply because they don’t understand how it works. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht chats with Charlie Piermarini, CEO of Restorative CBD, to talk about the science of cannabis. Charlie is an experienced physician’s assistant and healthcare services provider with a hefty educational background. He has invested a lot of time studying cannabis and how it has helped his patients. He also talks about how he got into creating The CBD Education Series to teach more people, both patients and medical professionals, all about the science of cannabis and...
2021-07-2133 min
ARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsBubble Hash System: Processing Herbs In The Comfort Of Your Home With Nick GayEssential oils aren't everything. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay, the owner of Soul Source Naturals, show us the Bubble Hash System for extracting not just essential oils but also herbs. Stay tuned to learn how you can do the whole process right in your own home as Nick walks us through each step. Plus, you’ll receive pro tips on how to make the workflow smooth and easy. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-07-1934 minPlant ProblemsWomen Leadership In The Cannabis Industry: Making A Difference With Jamie PearsonThere's so much need out in the world. But what are those that relate to cannabis? Join Tony Frischknecht and Jamie Pearson in this impressive talk about women's honest and passionate leadership to execute change most uniquely. Jamie L. Pearson, president and CEO of Bhang Inc., shares about product innovation, social responsibility and her goal-driven passion in leading the cannabis industry and making a great impact on people's lives. She elaborates on her collaborative approach to the national campaign project she's been working on that would create a huge difference in the quality of people's lives, especially those suffering unjustly.
2021-07-1433 minExtraction EssentialsDr. John MacKay On The Importance Of Getting Plant Extraction CoursesIf you live in states where recreational plants are still considered illegal, you cannot fully appreciate its tons of benefits to offer. Extraction happens all the time, and the best way to start educating yourself about it is by undergoing plant extraction courses. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Dr. John MacKay of Synergistic Technologies Associates to share his engaging courses for all levels focused on the extraction processes and their impact on everyday life. He also explains why Western medicine must be more open in adopting new practices by delving into the plant-based methods the Eastern world has been doing fo...
2021-07-1127 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsDr. John MacKay On The Importance Of Getting Plant Extraction CoursesIf you live in states where recreational plants are still considered illegal, you cannot fully appreciate its tons of benefits to offer. Extraction happens all the time, and the best way to start educating yourself about it is by undergoing plant extraction courses. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Dr. John MacKay of Synergistic Technologies Associates to share his engaging courses for all levels focused on the extraction processes and their impact on everyday life. He also explains why Western medicine must be more open in adopting new practices by delving into the plant-based methods the Eastern world has been do...
2021-07-1127 minPlant ProblemsCannabis Grow Light Incentives: Creating Efficiencies In Utilities With Bob Gunn From SeinergyWherever you are in business, the more efficient you can become, the better. In the cannabis industry, that could be in your utilities. Introducing us to some great ways we can create efficiencies in our business is Bob Gunn from Seinergy. In this episode, he joins Tony Frischknecht to share some advice that could help us become more efficient with our lighting, heating, and cooling. In particular, he talks about cannabis grow-light incentives. He takes us throughout the process—from pre-approval to post-inspection—and explains the regulations to the energy code in California. What is more, Bob then talks about the imp...
2021-07-0730 minExtraction EssentialsTaking The Extra Step To Oil Refinement Through The Short-Path Distillation Process With Nick GayJoin in today's episode of Extraction Essentials with Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay as they talk about short-path distillation. Nick was able to take a little extraction trip to New Mexico to do a big-scale extraction. Learn the process of short-path distillation and why they had to do an extra step of refinement for their ethanol extracts over there. Listen to today's episode for more educational content about extractions and oil.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-07-0525 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsTaking The Extra Step To Oil Refinement Through The Short-Path Distillation Process With Nick GayJoin in today's episode of Extraction Essentials with Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay as they talk about short-path distillation. Nick was able to take a little extraction trip to New Mexico to do a big-scale extraction. Learn the process of short-path distillation and why they had to do an extra step of refinement for their ethanol extracts over there. Listen to today's episode for more educational content about extractions and oil.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-07-0525 minPlant ProblemsManaging Risk On Your Hemp Farming Business: Talking Crop Insurance With Bret GumHemp farming, like all agricultural businesses, comes with a degree of risk. After all, it is Mother Nature you’re dealing with. Good thing crop insurance is an available option for all farmers. In this episode, our host, Tony Frischknecht is joined by risk advisor, Bret Gum. Bret discusses risk management and crop insurance, and shares details on the federal program that insures hemp crops. Bret also shares what he’s learned about mitigating risk with your crop.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Plant Problems Community today:tonyfrischknecht.comLink...
2021-06-3024 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsNick Gay On The Extraction Process Of LavenderIn the last few episodes of Extraction Essentials, you learned about the growing process, preparing your garden for harvesting, and making perfume from lavender. Today, get ready for the last part of the series - extracting essential oils out of lavender with the Little Buddy Extractor. Join your host, Tony Frischknecht, and Nick Gay from Soul Source Naturals. Nick is also the Head of Product Management at Essential Extraction. Learn the curing and extraction process, as well as the difference between subcritical and supercritical on today’s show.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and...
2021-06-2825 minExtraction EssentialsNick Gay On The Extraction Process Of LavenderIn the last few episodes of Extraction Essentials, you learned about the growing process, preparing your garden for harvesting, and making perfume from lavender. Today, get ready for the last part of the series - extracting essential oils out of lavender with the Little Buddy Extractor. Join your host, Tony Frischknecht, and Nick Gay from Soul Source Naturals. Nick is also the Head of Product Management at Essential Extraction. Learn the curing and extraction process, as well as the difference between subcritical and supercritical on today’s show.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com...
2021-06-2825 minPlant ProblemsGrowing Success: Sprouting Into The Mushroom Farming Business With Gary HeferleMushroom! These delicious little fungi aren’t just a treat for the palate, but can be a treat for the senses and health as well. The mushroom farming business is growing and full of untapped potential, and now is a great time to learn about it. Tony Frischknecht is joined by mushroom farmer and founder of Fresh From The Farm Fungi, Gary Heferle in a lively discussion about mushroom growing. Gary talks about getting his start in the industry, using hemp farming byproduct, and the challenges he faced during the early days of his business. Gary also discusses mushroom growing tec...
2021-06-2331 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsReadying Your Plants For The Perfect Harvest With Nick GayDid you know that overwatering your plants can be harmful to your garden? So is under-watering. The key to having healthy plants is striking a balance. Learn more in today’s episode of Extraction Essentials. Join Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay as they discuss how you can get the most out of your plants, especially lavender. Discover the proper way of watering and when to harvest for the perfect smell. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-06-2110 minExtraction EssentialsReadying Your Plants For The Perfect Harvest With Nick GayDid you know that overwatering your plants can be harmful to your garden? So is under-watering. The key to having healthy plants is striking a balance. Learn more in today’s episode of Extraction Essentials. Join Tony Frischknecht and Nick Gay as they discuss how you can get the most out of your plants, especially lavender. Discover the proper way of watering and when to harvest for the perfect smell. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-06-2110 min
Wealth SecretsE22 - Investing In Cannabis with Tony FrischknechtToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Tony Frischknecht, a forward-thinking cannabis entrepreneur and the founder of Plant Problems-- a renowned company in the cannabis growing, distribution, processing, and investing space. We talk about the many different ways an investor can get involved in the cannabis industry, regulations in different states, and the negative stigma around cannabis production and use.
[02:43] Tony’s entrepreneurial journey
[11:15] Tony’s transition from medical to commercial cannabis production
[14:30] Business opportunities in the cannabis industry
[17:23] Cannabis wholesale and retail opportunities
[19:40] How to buil...
2021-06-171h 03Plant ProblemsAlternative Finance Network: Providing Multiple Funding Options For Cannabis Business Owners With Scott JordanAlthough the cannabis industry thrives with potential huge profits as it continues to grow, cannabis business owners face the difficulty of finding more funding options. Tony Frischknecht talks with Scott Jordan, founder of the Alternative Finance Network that aims to serve cannabis business owners by providing a one-stop shop for all their loan needs. Scott tells Tony all about the problems business owners face, from having confusing laws and regulations to high taxes, and getting loans to buy profitable businesses. He also talks about the Safe Banking Act and how it can affect the industry, especially business owners. Learn more a...
2021-06-1645 minExtraction EssentialsCreating Your Own Product By Cloning More Plants From Your Garden With Nick GayThere’s a lot more to extracting than just pulling oil or handling machines, and that’s creating your own product from your garden. Tony Frischknecht’s guest today is Nick Gay, the Head of Product Management. In this episode, Nick walks us through the process of selecting plants for your garden. Make sure you know what they smell like before you choose. Once you’ve decided which plants you want for your product, it’s time to clone them. Listen to this episode to learn how! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-06-1412 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsCreating Your Own Product By Cloning More Plants From Your Garden With Nick GayThere’s a lot more to extracting than just pulling oil or handling machines, and that’s creating your own product from your garden. Tony Frischknecht’s guest today is Nick Gay, the Head of Product Management. In this episode, Nick walks us through the process of selecting plants for your garden. Make sure you know what they smell like before you choose. Once you’ve decided which plants you want for your product, it’s time to clone them. Listen to this episode to learn how! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http...
2021-06-1412 minExtraction EssentialsHow To Make Handmade Soap At Home With Nick GayThe cold process creates the best soap product. This is just one of the interesting things you will learn from this episode, where Nick Gay and Tony Frischknecht share practical steps on making handmade soap. Learn what simple ingredients and tools you’ll need to start making your own product at home. Plus, you’ll get tips on how you can price your product. Ready to make your very own handmade soap? Then dive right in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-06-0715 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsHow To Make Handmade Soap At Home With Nick GayThe cold process creates the best soap product. This is just one of the interesting things you will learn from this episode, where Nick Gay and Tony Frischknecht share practical steps on making handmade soap. Learn what simple ingredients and tools you’ll need to start making your own product at home. Plus, you’ll get tips on how you can price your product. Ready to make your very own handmade soap? Then dive right in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-06-0715 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsPerfume CreationPerfume can be quite expensive these days. So why not just create your own ready-to-use perfume? Join your host, Tony Frischknecht, and his guest, Nick Gay, as they create a DIY perfume using Jojoba oil. Nick is the owner of Soul Source Naturals and a consultant at Jagged Peak Consulting, LLC. Follow these quick and easy steps to create your own fragrance perfume wherever you go.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-3108 minExtraction EssentialsPerfume CreationPerfume can be quite expensive these days. So why not just create your own ready-to-use perfume? Join your host, Tony Frischknecht, and his guest, Nick Gay, as they create a DIY perfume using Jojoba oil. Nick is the owner of Soul Source Naturals and a consultant at Jagged Peak Consulting, LLC. Follow these quick and easy steps to create your own fragrance perfume wherever you go.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-3108 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsHow To Make Your Very Own Bug Spray At Home Using Essential Oils With Nick GayHave you ever bought bug sprays in the market? Some of these costs a bit and you don’t even know what’s in it. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Nick Gay to share how we can create a homemade bug spray that smells good and is able to kill off mosquitoes, using natural ingredients such as essential oils. Nick talks about using only natural ingredients to make sure that you are not putting poison on your body when you use this bug spray. He also says that aside from bug sprays, you can also create different products using ingr...
2021-05-2411 minExtraction EssentialsHow To Make Your Very Own Bug Spray At Home Using Essential Oils With Nick GayHave you ever bought bug sprays in the market? Some of these costs a bit and you don’t even know what’s in it. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Nick Gay to share how we can create a homemade bug spray that smells good and is able to kill off mosquitoes, using natural ingredients such as essential oils. Nick talks about using only natural ingredients to make sure that you are not putting poison on your body when you use this bug spray. He also says that aside from bug sprays, you can also create different products using ingredients such...
2021-05-2411 minExtraction EssentialsLearn How To Make Salves With Nick GaySalves are a time-tested way of providing relief for aches and pains. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Nick Gay, head of Product Management at Essential Extractions, as they sit down and discuss the step-by-step process of making salves. Nick discusses several differences between commercially available salves and their effectiveness. Tony and Nick talk about how salves work and their content. Finally, Nick shows us a salve-making technique and teaches its finer points.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-1717 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsLearn How To Make Salves With Nick GaySalves are a time-tested way of providing relief for aches and pains. Tony Frischknecht is joined by Nick Gay, head of Product Management at Essential Extractions, as they sit down and discuss the step-by-step process of making salves. Nick discusses several differences between commercially available salves and their effectiveness. Tony and Nick talk about how salves work and their content. Finally, Nick shows us a salve-making technique and teaches its finer points.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-1717 min
Evolved idiotsEvolved idiots #45: Tony FrischknechtEvolved idiots #45 guest is Tony Frischknecht, a self taught investor who got his start in medical cannabis with both cultivation and retail, and helped launch one of the first vape products in America with O.PEN. Tony is the author of "From Black Market to the Man", and is host of the podcast "Plant Problems".0:00 - Origin of the Journey8:41 - Starting to Grow16:44 - Transitioning into Medical Cannabis20:25 - Legal Problems Arrive30:34 - Regrouping34:50 - Going All In40:31 - Creating O.PEN Vape
2021-05-141h 42Extraction EssentialsExtracting And Filtering Essential Oils With Nick GayExtraction and filtration of tinctures can be a time-consuming process. Tony Frischknecht sits down to discuss the how-tos of this process with the head of product development of Essential Extractions, Nick Gay. Nick walks us through the different methods of extracting and filtering and demos the use of a CO2 Extractor. They also talk about the differences in extraction methods and the products they deliver. Tune in, explore, and learn all about extraction processes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-1015 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsExtracting And Filtering Essential Oils With Nick GayExtraction and filtration of tinctures can be a time-consuming process. Tony Frischknecht sits down to discuss the how-tos of this process with the head of product development of Essential Extractions, Nick Gay. Nick walks us through the different methods of extracting and filtering and demos the use of a CO2 Extractor. They also talk about the differences in extraction methods and the products they deliver. Tune in, explore, and learn all about extraction processes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-1015 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 3Tony Frischknecht is joined once more by Nick Gay of Essential Extraction to continue their discussion about alcohol distillation. After talking about gin and the distillation process, as well as two infusion experiments, this time they run all those botanicals together. They dissect the distillation procedure resulting in a substance 22 times stronger than the one they originally made. Nick also elaborates the process just like cooking, explaining how everyone is free to do many trials and errors to obtain the best concentration according to their preferences.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! h...
2021-05-0320 minExtraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 3Tony Frischknecht is joined once more by Nick Gay of Essential Extraction to continue their discussion about alcohol distillation. After talking about gin and the distillation process, as well as two infusion experiments, this time they run all those botanicals together. They dissect the distillation procedure resulting in a substance 22 times stronger than the one they originally made. Nick also elaborates the process just like cooking, explaining how everyone is free to do many trials and errors to obtain the best concentration according to their preferences.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-05-0320 minExtraction EssentialsFormulating And Packaging Your First Product Day 1 With David Ross And Nick GayHow do you make your first product on day one after extracting your oil? Tony Frischknecht's guests are David Ross, Chief Operating Officer, and Nick Gay, Head of Product Management of Essential Extractions Corp. Nick explains how he chose to make a hand sanitizer from his newly extracted hop oil. A hand sanitizer is a good product to make during the pandemic. When making your first product, you need to consider your dilution percentage. Don't forget to decide what type of packaging serves your purposes best. Join in the discussion to learn more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review...
2021-04-2614 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsFormulating And Packaging Your First Product Day 1 With David Ross And Nick GayHow do you make your first product on day one after extracting your oil? Tony Frischknecht's guests are David Ross, Chief Operating Officer, and Nick Gay, Head of Product Management of Essential Extractions Corp. Nick explains how he chose to make a hand sanitizer from his newly extracted hop oil. A hand sanitizer is a good product to make during the pandemic. When making your first product, you need to consider your dilution percentage. Don't forget to decide what type of packaging serves your purposes best. Join in the discussion to learn more!Love...
2021-04-2614 minExtraction EssentialsBuilding Your First Products From ExtractionContrary to what the current time calls for, now is the best time to be an entrepreneur. With so much information these days, the sky's the limit to creating our own products. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht is joined by Gary Ross, David Ross, and Nick Gay to pick up where they left off last time and dive deeper into some of the new formulations they have put together using the Little Buddy. They talk about small-scale efficiencies that can be done with extraction when you're building your first products, offering you their first-hand knowledge so you can create an...
2021-04-1914 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsBuilding Your First Products From ExtractionContrary to what the current time calls for, now is the best time to be an entrepreneur. With so much information these days, the sky's the limit to creating our own products. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht is joined by Gary Ross, David Ross, and Nick Gay to pick up where they left off last time and dive deeper into some of the new formulations they have put together using the Little Buddy. They talk about small-scale efficiencies that can be done with extraction when you're building your first products, offering you their first-hand knowledge so you can create...
2021-04-1914 minExtraction EssentialsLavender Love With Little BuddyEssential Extractions’ Little Buddy extractor has gained a lot of popularity, making it a favorite for accurate transaction filtration and infusion. To explore the uses of this amazing equipment even further, Tony Frischknecht and Gary Ross talk about its uses in producing 100% lavender essential oils. As one of the safest and most aromatic oils, it remains one of the most famous ones out there today. Joining them are Nick and David, explaining how to use the Little Buddy with lavender and why CO2 extracting is a bit more potent than steam-distilled ones.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and sh...
2021-04-1211 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsLavender Love With Little BuddyEssential Extractions’ Little Buddy extractor has gained a lot of popularity, making it a favorite for accurate transaction filtration and infusion. To explore the uses of this amazing equipment even further, Tony Frischknecht and Gary Ross talk about its uses in producing 100% lavender essential oils. As one of the safest and most aromatic oils, it remains one of the most famous ones out there today. Joining them are Nick and David, explaining how to use the Little Buddy with lavender and why CO2 extracting is a bit more potent than steam-distilled ones.Love the sh...
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ARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsThe Fun Begins with KnowledgeIn this week's episode, Tony discusses the ten most common questions asked about essential oils. This may seem simple but it's valuable if you are exploring a business or using essential oils in your everyday life. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.extractionessentials.com/podcast
2021-04-0511 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 2: The Basics Of Creating Your Own Flavors With Nick GayIn this second episode of a two-parter about alcohol distillation, Tony Frischknecht is joined once more by Essential Extraction's Head of Product Management, Nick Gay. Through a video presentation, they show how to use the Little Buddy to come up with a very natural alcohol recipe from their not-so-traditional laboratory. They go deep on the organic ingredients that can be used in this process, the specific steps to be followed in building such a recipe, and how this flexible method allows for many trial-and-errors, resulting in all kinds of natural alcohol distillations.Love the...
2021-03-2924 minExtraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 2: The Basics Of Creating Your Own Flavors With Nick GayIn this second episode of a two-parter about alcohol distillation, Tony Frischknecht is joined once more by Essential Extraction's Head of Product Management, Nick Gay. Through a video presentation, they show how to use the Little Buddy to come up with a very natural alcohol recipe from their not-so-traditional laboratory. They go deep on the organic ingredients that can be used in this process, the specific steps to be followed in building such a recipe, and how this flexible method allows for many trial-and-errors, resulting in all kinds of natural alcohol distillations.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and...
2021-03-2924 minARCHIVE: Extraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 1: The Basics Of Creating Your Own Flavors With Nick GayTake your extractions to a different level by creating your own flavors through infusing alcohol. Teaching you how to do that, Tony Frischknecht kicks off the series on alcohol distillation with Nick Gay, a leader in the CBD and herb industry. Together, they discuss some distillation processes plus some basics you need to know before getting down to it. Nick also shows us how to create what they call the “bathtub gin,” the different types of methods of alcohol infusion, and more. Follow along to this episode, and don’t miss out!Love the show? S...
2021-03-2212 minExtraction EssentialsAlcohol Distillation Part 1: The Basics Of Creating Your Own Flavors With Nick GayTake your extractions to a different level by creating your own flavors through infusing alcohol. Teaching you how to do that, Tony Frischknecht kicks off the series on alcohol distillation with Nick Gay, a leader in the CBD and herb industry. Together, they discuss some distillation processes plus some basics you need to know before getting down to it. Nick also shows us how to create what they call the “bathtub gin,” the different types of methods of alcohol infusion, and more. Follow along to this episode, and don’t miss out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share...
2021-03-2212 minPlant ProblemsIs Wholesale The Answer? – The Perks Of Having A Big StashWholesaling cannabis can be tricky, but it does give you a fair amount of options for what to do with that extra product. For one, you can control the amount you sell depending on market prices. You can use it to create products of your own or white-label it with some other company. You can even use it for bartering to help out a struggling friend in the business. These are just some of the possibilities that Tony Frischknecht sees as he makes the case for wholesale as a feasible, if not lucrative business model. Listen in for more....
2021-03-1710 minExtraction EssentialsHerb Extraction Basics With Nick GayIn this episode, Tony Frischknecht brings in Nick Gay, the Head of Product Management at Essential Extractions, to discuss the basics of herb extraction. Extraction refers to the process of getting essential oils from herbs. This process works by dissolving the plant’s essential oils in a solvent, then later separating the essential oils from the solvent through temperature and pressure changes, so it yields pure essential oils in the end. Nick explains the two most common forms of herb extraction: steam distillation and CO2 extraction. Between the two, steam distillation is the most common form of extraction used today. Alth...
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