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DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis Capital Markets: Where We Are Now & What To ExpectBeing successful in the cannabis industry is a huge feat for companies aiming for it. With the various restrictions on the changing rules and regulations about cannabis, it adds difficulty for business owners to thrive and scale their businesses. This is the dilemma that Steve Makely is ready to solve. Steve Makely is the vice president of capital markets at Lineage Merchant Partners, specializing in finance and cannabis. They help clients obtain their needs with their experience in the cannabis industry. Ultimately, Steve Makely and Lineage Merchant Partners goal is to bridge the gap between capital and t...2023-02-1445 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessHemp Farming: The Beauty of Cultivating The Magical PlantHemp is more than just a plant. Simply planting enriches the soil. Planting hemp has been found in studies to help remove toxins from the soil. And this is the power of the hemp plant. Tasha Mueller, a hemp farmer, wants people to know how amazing and beneficial hemp products are.Tasha Mueller is the owner and founder of R & R Farms, a premium hemp farm that uses hemp-like gold to create products that will bring smiles to customers. She desires to spread the news about the life-changing magic of hemp and the healing power of one...2023-02-0240 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessThe Complexities of the Hemp Business, Tips on Organic Farming, and Business StrategiesAre you aware that the several cannabinoids present in hemp flower, such as CBD, CBG, and CBN, act as a nutrient or vitamin for our endocannabinoid system? When our body is deficient, processes including digestion, control of the central nervous system, brain health, and illness prevention are out of balance. The best method to support these essential processes is a regular dose of cannabinoids from foods, beverages, hemp flower products, or inhalation.Geoff Bale is the owner of Umpqua Valley Hemp. He has a wide array of knowledge in the cannabis industry. He thinks that when anything...2023-01-3139 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessDeciding A Great Contract Manufacturer For Cannabis Supplements with Robert JohnsonIf you've been researching all-natural alternatives to conventional medicine, you might have come across kratom and cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD and kratom are plant extracts, they work differently. Robert Varanasi, a supplement manufacturer, combines these and other high-quality ingredients to create supplements that improve people's health and well-being.Robert Johnson is the CEO of Custom Capsule Consultants. This California-based supplement manufacturer offers comprehensive production services, end-to-end product development, custom formulas, and white-label and private-label goods. He is the founder of the CBD Is a Better line of vegan soft gels and co-founded TetraLabs, where he helped create...2023-01-2752 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabinoid industry & Regulations: Fighting For the Future of Hemp, Cannabinoid, and THC IndustryTaking care of yourself requires a huge effort, and creating products to help people do it is a good business. But with such a saturated market, it is hard to compete with other brands and makes yourself stand out. That is why Melanie Kossan produces CBD-based wellness products to make a different kind of self-care and educate people about its benefits.Melanie Kossan is the Founder and CEO of Stillwater Hemp, a health and wellness company that manufactures various natural cannabinoid high-quality products. Their mission is to provide natural remedies to aid pain, anxiety, and other conditions...2023-01-2544 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis & Kentucky: The Reason Behind the States Stuck in ProhibitionDid you know that being transparent and clear compared to other products gives you an advantage? Did you know that affiliate marketing plays a huge role in promoting a business? These are just some of the processes that Jim had to do that contributed to the success of their CBD business. Jim Higdon is the co-founder of Cornbread Hemp. He is also an author, writer, and journalist. He had published a book about Cornbread Mafia which kickstarted his journalism career. As a journalist, he covered all about the cannabis policy. He was able to discover some things l...2023-01-2046 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessHow Perseverance Overcame Tragedy in Creating a Top Hemp BrandAll things around in our environment are absorbed through our skin. Especially those we apply directly, like make-up, lotions, skincare etc. As such, we need to be careful not to put chemicals in our bodies because of their negative effects. This is why Valorie Young is committed to creating organic CBD products to help us live better lives.Valorie Young is the Co-Founder of Uncle Yogi’s, a wellness and skincare company that offers high-quality, non-chemical, and all-organic ingredients formulated specifically to deliver a safe and beneficial effect to our bodies.With her dedication to gi...2023-01-1745 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessGolfing & Cannabis: Why Athletes are Finally Coming Around to HempBeing an athlete means always wanting to be in the zone and play your game with the best that you can. Most players are even willing to try anything to play through the pain. But always using opiates and painkillers is not good. This is the problem that Arthur Young wants to solve by using quality CBD products. Arthur Young is the Co-Founder of Kadii CBD, a wellness brand that produces high-quality CBD products for golf players to ensure their minds and bodies are in tip-top shape to be in their game. This also applies to other a...2023-01-1347 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessLose Dose Cannabis: Why Mass Adoption Won't Be With High THCDid you know CBD is an essential component of the plant? What about the distinction between Delta 8 and Delta 9? These are some of the things Chris wants people to understand because he cares about people, not just profits like other businesses do.Chris Fontes is the founder and CEO of Trojan Horse Cannabis, a company that creates high-quality products from Delta 9 THC, which everyone can enjoy. He desires to educate people about hemp and deliver an unforgettable experience for customers.He is passionate about helping the cannabis industry return to what it used to be...2023-01-111h 03
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessDiscover the Cannabis Disruption in the Food & Beverage Industry with Marc BranniganMost cannabis drink products just target those consumers who aim to get high. But targeting this customer base will not be lifelong. On the other hand, Marc Brannigan’s Diesel Hemp and beverages will disrupt the beverage market. It gives you a cool and healthy beverage to drink–safe for everyone whenever they want to feel relaxed.Marc Brannigan, CEO & Co-Founder of Diesel Hemp and Diesel Beverage, a company that is born with a true passion for the Cannabis plant and what it is truly capable of. Their mission is to share their passion through selling high-quality prod...2023-01-051h 00
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis & End of Life Care: Improving the Quality of Life for PatientsAre you a nurse looking for a new field to explore and transition into? Are you interested in cannabis? Yes, you are reading it right—being a nurse in the cannabis industry is a thing, and they matter as much as hospital nurses! Prejudice against cannabis might still exist, and so much more becomes amplified if a nurse, a supposed pharmaceutical medicine patron, delves more into a holistic approach.That’s where Megan Mbengue enters the picture! Megan is the Founder of Trusted Canna Nurse, and she a nationally certified in hospice and palliative care who worked at T...2022-12-2652 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis & Ingredients: Improving the effectiveness of your productsThe cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing niches in the market. Is this your opportunity to launch a new business in the space? How about entering the manufacturing side of the cannabis industry? Have you ever wondered if companies improve the effectiveness and safety of cannabis? These are some of a few things Dan Margenau discusses in today's episode.Dan Margenau is the CEO of LIX Brands, a supplier of fast-acting, water-soluble, hemp-derived ingredients to manufacturers of food, beverage, and wellness products. He is based in Denver, Colorado, and has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational...2022-12-2154 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessIntegrative Medicine & CBD: Bridging Eastern and Western MedicineDid you know that humans create their own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids? How about the fact that most healthcare professionals receive very little education on health and wellness subjects like nutrition? These are just a few things that pharmacist, Dr. Swathi Varanasi, wishes more of her colleagues, and the public knew.Dr. Swathi Varanasi is also Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of Element Apothec, a wellness and skincare brand that uses evidence-based science to create CBD-infused products. She believes in blending the Eastern and Western approach, utilizing herbs, plant-medicine, and multiple different modalities.Through her practices as...2022-12-1557 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis Banking Solutions: Overcoming Our Biggest HurdleAs you probably already know, financial institutions tend to avoid offering loans to cannabis businesses. However, safe, secure cannabis business banking is an essential step in building respect for the industry and normalizing relations between your company and other members of the business community.Today, we speak with Sundie Seefried, who is the founder and CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a private banking program that offers cannabiz owners the vital financial leadership and support they need to help their businesses thrive.Now banking in excess of $200 million in cannabis-related funds monthly, Sundie reflects on some...2022-11-0437 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis & Hemp Marketing: How to Succeed in a Saturated MarketAs the cannabis industry continues its meteoric rise, many cannabis and hemp companies are searching for ways to build visibility and brand awareness. In this episode of Dank Discussions, we’re sharing some creative and effective marketing strategies that will help you stand out and connect with cannabis and hemp consumers, while still remaining compliant with some of the more complicated laws and regulations.We’re also doing things a little differently today. We have the CEO of See Beauty Cosmetics, and Maynard’s lovely wife, Tov Breslow as our guest host who will be speakin...2022-10-2851 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessCannabis & Skincare: How See Beauty is Empowering Women Through Self CareTov Breslow is a highly experienced and brilliant entrepreneur with a demonstrated history working in marketing and advertising. She is the visionary leader and CEO of See Beauty Cosmetics, a skincare company that sells high-quality products infused with superior hemp CBD oil to accomplished women. She is also the Co-Founder of Calacann Media, Executive Producer […]
2021-11-301h 43
A 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 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessThe Top Reasons to Support Black-Owned CBD from a Father-Son DuoKevin and Sayje Lasenberry are the owners of Onyx Mana, a Northern Jersey-based Black-Owned e-commerce CBD store. This father-son duo is very dear to our hearts at DANK Discussions as they are a proud part of the Calacann Family. They join me in this very special episode to talk about being a black-owned company during […]
2020-06-251h 18
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessHolistic Health Coach to MJ Grow to CBD Formulation: A Wellness JourneySarah Birney is a holistic nutrition and formulation specialist, as well as the co-owner of Blooming Botanicals (https://bloomingbotanicalshemp.com/?ref=calacann). Blooming Botanicals is a custom formulated and herbally infused CBD line that focuses on incorporating additional plant medicines. Along with her partner Bryan, Sarah has an impressive background as a cannabis grower, a holistic health consultant, the […]
2020-02-2555 min
Hustle BeachHustle Beach Episode 009 : Maynard Breslow of Dank DiscussionsWhen I first arrived to the streets of Yafo, I seen a man and his fiancé pull up on scooters like they were in a mini-gang. It was none other than Maynard Breslow. From LA to Mexico City to Dallas and Israel, an interesting story of a man who comes to being Jewish and working in Israel with Americans in the Cannabis industry. Not only does he bring the hustle attitude of Los Angeles to Israel, but we go deep into the back story of the journey. Maynard is also the guy with the best "Ice Grill" f...2020-02-1834 min
DANK Discussions - Making More Money with Your Cannabis, Hemp, CBD BusinessTransitioning to Hemp Product Formulation from Cannabis CultivationBryan Madle is an expert in marijuana and hemp cultivation as well as hemp product formulation. Along with his wife Sarah, he is also the owner of Blooming Botanicals (https://bloomingbotanicalshemp.com/?ref=calacann). Blooming Botanicals is a custom formulated and herbally infused CBD line that focuses on incorporating additional plant medicines. These additional components are an effective carrier to […]
2020-02-1457 min