Benjamin Douglas Ray hosts Sustainable Cannabis TV, a daily podcast on cannabis and sustainability.

Sustainable Village's roots go back to Humboldt County, CA in the '70's. My guest Michael Box and I discuss the sustainable movement from addressing global problems in developing countries with energy generation, safe water, public health, long-distance communications, sustainable agriculture, and micro-enterprise employment on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 46]

Today, consumers can bring home the same products and systems designed and supplied that have saved thousands of kilowatt hours of electricity, millions of gallons of water, and kept tons of air pollutants out of our atmosphere

Be part of the Sustainable Village, sustainablevillage.com
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Cannabis branding, a lifestyle approach, and the appeal of California brands are discussed with my guest Kieve Huffman the CEO of Engager Brands on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 45]

For 25+ years Kieve has built lifestyle businesses and created new lifestyle brands and products. He has continued to develop new brands in cannabis, music, video, mobile and live events, with a passion for finding solutions to problems, building teams, and developing new revenue streams.

I have worked with leading technology, media, mobile and consumer brands: Universal Music, Warner Music, Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo!, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Disney, Fox, CBS, MTV, Samsung, Mountain Dew, Jagermeister, AOL, Sony, Postmedia (Canada) and many more.

Kieve is the Co-founder of market leading cannabis branding company, PRØHBTD (now Future State Brands.) Worked with over 60 brands in US and Canada.

https://engagerbrands.com/
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"Less is more." Why this is one of my favorite sayings. Today Benjamin Douglas Ray discusses this philosophy from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as well as ideas from the Japanese architect Tadao Ando, and why Steve Jobs was called the "radical simplifier" on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 44].

Other topics:

Should the status quo govern our sustainability thinking and actions?

You can't make large moves in sustainability just by cutting expenses and thinking you are doing your part.

A 3 part sustainability challenge for the month of February:

Watch and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

#cannabis #linkedinlive #benjamindouglasray #packaging #sustainability
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Budsfeed.com - BudsFeed surfaces the best new cannabis related products, every day. It’s a place for cannabis enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to share and geek out over the latest products, services, events, and content created for the cannabis community.

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My guest Lilli Keinaenen and I discuss has her love of designing beautiful things for over 15 years on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 43].

In 2016, she went all-in with the burgeoning legal cannabis industry, working with advocacy, dispensaries and B2B clients, as well as craft cannabis product brands — from edibles and beverages, to topicals and smokables.

Lilli is the founder of Changemaker Creative, a Northern California creative agency, and recently joined the cannabis beauty brand Green Bee Botanicals as Chief Creative Officer.

Life before cannabis was with sustainable consumer products, environmental and social justice nonprofits, ad agency work in both Europe and the Bay Area.

changemakercreative.com
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Wondering how CSR is in alignment with the CPG Industry? John Kester III, PhD, and I discuss this and other unique opportunities for cannabis and sustainability Assessments on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 42].

John Kester III, PhD is a Conservation and Sustainability Advocate and the Director of Sustainability Services at Zoned Properties®

Zoned Properties®, is a strategic real estate development firm that identifies, develops, and leases sophisticated, safe, and sustainable properties in emerging industries, including regulated cannabis. He has extensive academic and professional experience advising companies and organizations on social, economic, and environmental challenges.

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Interested in chemical and manufacturing operations, extractions, separations, filtration, and selective materials? Join me and my guest Jon Thompson, Founder and CEO of extraktLAB, a division of United Science. on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 41].

Jon's experience includes market development experience including IP development, M&A targeting, market research, plans strategy and formulation.

As President and CEO of extraktLAB he have helped hundreds of companies large and small either enter the extraction industry in burgeoning markets or help established operations scale up their botanical processing business.

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Talking Cannabis, Alternative Medicine, and Disruptive Tech with Michael Sassano; Founder, Chairman & CEO Somai Pharmaceuticals; Leading Mergers as Founder of Solaris Farms; Investor on on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 40].

Although Michael Sassano’s exciting career has led him to be involved in the fast-paced worlds of international real estate development, high-level banking, and cutting edge tech-investing, it is the cannabis space where he has shined the brightest.

Michael is well known as one of the original movers and shakers in this sector, celebrated prominently in both mainstream business and cannabis media as an authority on large-scale cannabis cultivation, a pioneer of technology that affects entire markets, and an internationally respected expert on predicting long term industry trends. https://lnkd.in/gx3mxKj

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Specializing in consulting for the commercial cannabis and craft brewing industries to reduce their environmental impacts is my guest today Kaitlin Urso on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 39].

She is an environmental consultant for the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment - Air Pollution Control Division.

To lern more visit: https://lnkd.in/dDGMH4N

Throughout her career she has successfully worked and thrived in collaborative team environments. One of her most marketable skills is the ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals and communicate complex concepts in an understandable and relevant way.

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Facilitating advances in Horticulture and Agriculture through Sustainable Business practices and implementing appropriate technologies on a commercial scale are discussed with my guest today Brian Gandy of Deep Rooted Hemp Company and Sustainable Terrains. on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 38]

Following a Bachelor's of Science in Horticulture from the University of Georgia, Brian moved to Colorado in 2010 and have since earned a Permaculture Design Certificate in 2012 and a Certificate in Sustainability Leadership in 2015.

He founded Sustainable Terrains to formalize consulting in niche pursuits of agriculture from commercial compost production to LED based Horticultural lighting research and development.

see DeepRootedHemp.com sustainableterrains.com

#cannabis #hemp #CBD #linkedinlive #sustainable #benjamindouglasray

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A discussion about cannabis and business with my guest Adam Duke on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 37]. Adam has worked with dozens of operators and brands both large and small launch ventures in the Cannabis Industry.

Having been involved with New Store Opening teams in markets across the country has provided a unique perspective and has contacts nationwide.
#cannabis #linkedinlive #business #sustainability

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Shahbaaz Kara-Virani and I discuss leveraging technology in the cannabis industry, how brands need to build tribes, and the changing tide in sports utilizing cannabis on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep 36].   Shahbaaz is a founding member of the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council and a sales leader for dutchie. Dutchie is an online cannabis marketplace that allows consumers to order from their favorite local dispensaries.  Learn more here: https://dutchie.com/ 

#cannability #sustainabilitytag  #linkedinlive #benjamindouglasray #ontario

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Workplace wellness change programs, pharma-grade cannabis and importing into Europe are discussed with my guest Fleta Solomon on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 34]. She is the Managing Director at Little Green Pharma

Little Green Pharma is leading the Australian medicinal cannabis industry with Australia's first locally grown medicinal cannabis medicines available for patient use since August 2018.

The cannabis resin is then processed at an EU recognized Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) approved facility producing the highest-grade cannabinoid medicines conforming to Australia's strict TGA standards.

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Learn about innovative packaging in the cannabis industry.  Join my guest Tom Tom McNamara on [Sustainable Cannabis Ep. 33].

Protective Packaging Solutions is the market leader in using recycled foam in their designs. 80% of their foams are made from with recycled products. The foam products used in their fabricating operations contain no CFCs, HCFCs, BPH or HFCs.

Protective Packaging Solutions has developed systems for recovering and recycling virtually 100% of scrap produced in the foam production and fabrication processes. Recovered foam scrap is recycled to make products such as carpet pads.

Protective Packaging Solutions recycles 100% of its scrap foam and is committed to operating in a manner which adheres to known, environmentally sound manufacturing practices.

To learn more visit: http://www.ppspkg.com/

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Want to know what it's like to be the publisher of Canadian Vapor Magazine & CannabiNERD Magazine? Join me in my conversation with Daniel Eadie in [SustainableCannabis.TV Ep. 32]

Canadian Vapor is a digital media company and magazine, created to serve the industry. Our readers enjoy the most interactive industry publication ever created for vapers and business entities. With online reach into 100+ countries around the world, and page views in the 10’s of thousands per month, we are here to set YOUR global stage, and have a true mission to platform fully interactive digital marketing avenues and cross promotion for everyone, free of biases and advocacy or industry divides.

See more at https://lnkd.in/giEiFn4

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Understanding the business and politics of cannabis with my guest Mark Peysakhovich on [SustainableCannabis.TV Ep. 31]

Mark Peysakhovich is a Lobbyist, Consultant, and Senior Advisor @ Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CBAI). He is the Managing Partner of MBM Advantage LLC, a firm that provides legislative and public affairs consulting as well as community outreach, alliance building, business development and networking services. Over the last six years, Mark’s lobbying has helped shape Illinois’ cannabis laws and regulations and allowed him to develop an intimate understanding of the business and the politics of cannabis.

He works as a lobbyist and consultant to existing industry players as well as companies looking to enter the cannabis space. He currently serves as Senior Advisor for the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois and is active in cannabis industry professional and patient groups. Mark hosts the Cannabis Community Insider podcast, a program of The Medical Cannabis Community media platform.

#cannabis #politics #consulting #linkedinlive

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Zach Greene, Co-Founded Quarter Coast Consulting, for the medical and recreational cannabis markets.  He specializes in hands-on project management, particularized to emerging opportunities within the cannabis space.  [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 30]

Quarter Coast Consulting is intimately focused on specific client needs, carefully tailoring strategies to each individual project by optimizing a unique approach through contrarian thinking, efficient work methods, and streamlined decision making protocols.

Quarter Coast took on its first client in June 2019, Blue Arrow Botanicals, a Vertical Licensure Applicant in Missouri’s Medical Marijuana program. Utilizing less than 40% of the initial project budget, Blue Arrow Botanicals obtained vertical licensure, acquiring 5 licenses. 338 total licenses were awarded with 2,229 applications submitted.

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Making cannabis brands grow. Join my guest Asa Goldstein who is a Brand Builder and Creative Director at BrandShine Creative on [SustainableCannabis.TV Ep. 28].

We discuss the benefits of being a sustainable/impact brand in any industry, but especially cannabis.

BrandShine helps good brands grow. We forge meaningful brands for companies that make a difference by fueling them with intelligent strategies, memorable identities, and outstanding websites so that they can connect with consumers and claim their rightful market share.

#cannabis #branding #cannabismarketing

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Are you a cannabis entrepreneur with a new product? check out BudsFeed.com. It a culture-driven, cool-vibe, free platform for brands big or small. While they write some original editorial, they are more of a social platform than a publisher. 

Watch my interview with Justin Johnson the founder and CEO.{Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 27]

 
#cannabis #entrepreneur #cannabisproducts #linkedinlive

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Too much plastic being used by the cannabis industry? Yes! Sun grown cannabis vs. indoors. The prospects for hemp. All of these are discussed today with my guest Jon Schwartz. [SustainableCannabis.TV Ep. 25]

John works hand in hand with Growers, Brands and Operators by providing a TERPENE SHIELD 🔱 and the ORIGINAL two way humidity control for Cannabis.

When Cannabis and Hemp companies work with me, they:

✅ SAVE MONEY💰💰 by protecting against weight loss due to evaporation.

✅ Ensure the quality of their products. Customers gets their cannabis and hemp flower in the same pristine condition as when it left the farm.

✅ Protect their Cannabis and Hemp flower from TERPENE LOSS, maintaining all of the best flavors and aromas in the bud.

✅ Benefit from working with BOVEDA, an established brand in the Cannabis industry that has been working with growers for over 12 years and has been in business for 23.

He understands how challenging it can be to run a cannabis business. I have done it myself.

Contact Jon
https://lnkd.in/ejXy7-7
Jonschwart77@gmail.com
jonathan.schwartz@bovedainc.com
IG - boveda_jon
IG - jonschwartz77

#cannabis #sustainability #linkedinlive

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Rudder to big ships - Chief Strategy Officer and Founder at Operations X - Co-Author of How to Be Up in Down Times, Preston Weekes is my guest today. [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 24]

In 2020 the world has changed forever! In 3 months, we have gone through 10 years of change. Here are 7 tips to stay ahead:

1) The remote work concept has been proven.

2) Companies are reevaluating the need for an office.

3)With the technology available today, an office is not significant.

4) With technology adoption like Zoom, VOIP, screen share, screen capture, and cloud computing, your office does not need to work at one location.

5) Video is more relevant than ever!

6) Online training is the future.

7) With the adoption of remote work, the workforce will expand to global teams.

Preston co-authored the book How to Be Up in Down Times to help people. He made the cost as low as possible for people to afford and pay it forward as a gift to those in need. Do something to uplift others lives right now.

#productivitytips #sustainability #leadership #linkedinlive #benjamindouglasray

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On today's show I talk about innovation in bioplastics and the companies that are pushing this forward. [Sustainable Cannabis Ep. 23-B]

Here are a few companies that are innovating: Bacardi, Carlsberg, Burberry, Unilever, L’Oréal, Walmart, Target, Marks and Spencer, Pepsico, Coca-cola and Danone.

I also like the On Running Shoe recycling program. https://lnkd.in/eFHtfzd

We also have the line up of great speakers for January 2021 listed in the message posts below.

#cannabis #sustainability #packagewaste #linkedinlive #bioplastics #benjamindouglasray

Want to know the 2021 sustainable packaging innovation trends? Watch [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep.23]

Sustainability isn't a trend or a buzzword, it is what is expected. We are seeing a huge cultural transformation, and it will take massive, commitment and corporate transparency.

Trends we will see this year:

Less plastics and more paper.
Less secondary packaging.
Materialistic Minimalism - use, reuse, recycle, process, design, and produce.
Returnable Used Packaging
Upcycling
Minimal
Custom Packaging with mono materials.
Bioplastics.
Plantable Packaging.
Corrugated Packaging / Less tape waste.
Qr Codes / Smart Packaging.
Ecological design.
More use of aluminum
More soy and water based inks

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SustainableCannabis.TV is an interview show broadcast on LinkedIn Live focused on the business of sustainable practices in the cannabis industry. See it daily M-F at 10 am MST.

#cannabis #cannabispackaging #cannabispackagingwaste #benjamindouglasray #sustainability #sustainablepackaging
#linkedinlive

[Sustainability Live Ep. 22] Benjamin Douglas Ray talks about the eco checklist for the coming year.

I would also like to thank my guests over the past 21 episodes that have made this show possible.

James Williams, CMT | Evelio Mattos | Melissa L'Heureux-Haché | Allard Sjollema | Chris Laping | Seun Adedeji | Terence Donnelly | Patrick Óg O'Malley | Kary Radestock | Erynn Overly | E. Adam Peek | Samantha Marchione | Ash Kumra | Doug McGhee | Jeffrey Heng, MBA, CSM (LION) | Joe Thomas | Tony Scullion 🎯Peak Performance Coach- Weight Loss-Productivity-Energy-Leadership | and my special guest Santa Claus

I look forward to my amazing guests in February focused on sustainability and cannabis, right here, 10 am MST daily M-F.

#cannabis #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #benjamindouglasray

[Sustainability Live Ep. 21] Tony Scullion and I discuss setting 2021 targets and how achieve and sustain them.

Three themes I have seen emerge over the past 6 months are increased Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity.

We explore these three themes in Business , Health / nutrition / exercise, and Relationships.

#linkedinlibe #mindset #leadershipdevelopment #personalgrowth Tony Scullion 🎯Peak Performance Coach- Weight Loss-Productivity-Energy-Leadership

[Sustainability Live Ep. 20] Jeffrey Heng is a cannabis production operations professional focused on technical engineering.

To lean more:

Delta Technology
www.deltatech1.com
Parent company in Tempe, AZ
20+ year old company acquired 7 years ago and has grown from $2-3M in revenue to $11M this year.

20+ engineers on staff spanning many disciplines:
System Integration
Mechanical
Electrical
Vision systems
Robotics
Programming & controls
Program management

www.7leafpackaging.com
Launched in CO in 2020 to support the cannabis industry
Newly established footprint in Colorado
Same support staff
Developing a semi-automatic and automatic gummy & chocolate depositor
On-demand pre-roll cone production services and equipment
Plug & Play flexible labeling equipment
Tincture filling, pouching and other packaging solutions.

#cannabispackaging #cannabis #cannabisindustry #linkinlive

[Sustainability Live Ep. 19] Joe Thomas focuses on Sales Training, Sales Coaching, Sales Team Building, Sales & Communication Skills, and is a Sales Keynote Speaker

#salesdevelopment #focusedonyou #saleseffectiveness

[Sustainability Live Ep. 18] Santa Claus is my guest today. He has words of wisdom this holiday season and how to dispose of your packages so they do not end up in the landfill.

His schedule is very busy, and I am fortunate to have him on the show.

He bring eco friendly gifts on Christmas Eve of low carbon emitting toys and organic candy to well-behaved children, and either coal or nothing to naughty children.

He is able to do this with the aid of Christmas elves, who make the toys in his workshop at the North Pole, and flying sustainable-minded reindeer who pull his eco-friendly magic powdered sleigh through the air.

He currently lives in the North Pole.

#recycling #sustainability #packagewaste

[Sustainability Live Ep. 17] Doug McGhee is a personal coach who focuses on personal leadership training, group and team facilitation, unique initiatives challenging committed individuals to expand mindset through four foundational pillars: Vitality, Leadership, Heart & Truth.

To learn more about how men can break free from their mundane and mediocre lives and experience a shift in their power, capacity and awareness resulting in greater clarity, certainty and courage to be present & empowered fathers, husbands and leaders, see https://realm.men/

Realm.Men is a proven virtual based personal leadership initiative specifically for men. Learn to break free of a reactionary mindset of surviving by harnessing the power of a community movement and lifestyle that challenges & supports men to thrive and lead in four realms: Physical, Spiritual, Relational, Professional.

#mindset #leadership #community #commitment #courage

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Wondering how CSR is in alignment with the CPG Industry? John Kester III, PhD, and I discuss this and other unique opportunities for cannabis and sustainability Assessments on [Sustainable Cannabis TV Ep. 42].

John Kester III, PhD is a Conservation and Sustainability Advocate and the Director of Sustainability Services at Zoned Properties®

Zoned Properties®, is a strategic real estate development firm that identifies, develops, and leases sophisticated, safe, and sustainable properties in emerging industries, including regulated cannabis. He has extensive academic and professional experience advising companies and organizations on social, economic, and environmental challenges.

#cannabis #sustainability #realestate #linkedinlive #benjamindouglasray
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[Sustainabily Live Ep. 16] Ash Kumra is a wellness entrepreneur, national radio host and top ranked performance coach. His radio show, podcast and live media have been by Dr. Oz, Sony Television, Forbes, Huffington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur magazine.

He is passionate about wellness and built platform Peak Platform to help address this. His coaching agency has helped over 300 business leaders, founders and high growth professionals.

Earlier Ash helped launch the California chapter for Startup America and was listed by the White house as a top 100 impact entrepreneur.

#mindfulness #wellness #entrepreneurmagazine

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[Sustainability Live Ep. 15] Samantha Marchione Portfolio Manager, Cannovate at Perennial | DCM

Perennial | DCM develops comprehensive, actionable strategies to position your brand more competitively in the marketplace—and we bring these strategies to life like nobody else can.

We believe that to succeed in any marketplace, you must have a crystal-clear understanding of the gap you are trying to occupy, the fundamental consumer need you are trying to fulfill, and your brand promise. For over 25 years, we’ve been using this approach to create compelling consumer experiences for major brands across Canada and around the world.

Combining incisive research, disciplined strategy, and creative blue-sky thinking, we build ideas that deliver on your business objectives and surpass your expectations. Together with our parent company DCM, we lead these ideas all the way from initial inception to final delivery in market, remaining fully invested in every step of the process. Because our mission is your success.

Websitehttps://lnkd.in/ek6eja3

#cannabis #beauty #branding

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[Sustainability Live Ep. 14] E. Adam Peek and I discuss using labeling and flexible packaging to sustainably sell products, as well as talk about his podcast, People of Packaging.

#packagingdesign #sustainability #podcastshow

[Sustainability Live Ep. 13] Erynn Overly is the President of C10 and WavePool, and event and a private online community for senior-most executives from globally respected organizations to intimately share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery free from press, competition and solicitation.  Her organizations support women in IT, diversity and leadership.
#eventsindustry #leadershipdevelopment #networkingonline

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[Sustainability Live Ep. 12] Kary Radestock is the CEO at Hippo Premium Packaging.

Hippo Premium Packaging was established to provide superior products and services to the cannabis industry - with pride, passion and professionalism.
The cannabis industry is extraordinarily competitive, and it is vital to have a strong brand and exceptional packaging to generate consumer interest and deepen customer loyalty.
Hippo Premium Packaging can help you achieve your goals. With our award-winning in-house designers, compliance experts, plus printing and production professionals, we are the perfect choice for any cannabis or CBD business that wants to grow.
Give your cannabis businesses a significant competitive edge: Contact Hippo Premium Packaging today for a brand analysis, and discover how to put a team of packaging and branding heavyweights on your side.

#cannabispackaging #cannabis #sustainability

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[Sustainability Live Ep. 11] Patrick Óg O'Malley is a cannabis executive who built the world's first incubator for cannabis start-ups.

MJ LaunchPad was the world's first cannabis-touching incubator/accelerator. We helped founders build successful consumer-facing CPG brands in cannabis and hemp. We also innovated technologies for cannabinoid formulation, enhancement, extraction, and purification.

We incubated these breakout brands and industry-disruptive technologies by giving founders all the tools they needed to build it faster, cheaper, and better. Our mission statement: "We create the cannabis brands and technologies of the post-prohibition era."

#cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #startupnews

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[Sustainability Live Ep. 10] Terry Donnelly, the CEO at Hill Street Beverage Company; TSXV: BEER.

Hill Street Beverage Company produces the world's best-tasting, alcohol-free and cannabis-infused wines and beers, including Hill Street Craft beer, Designated Draft beer, Vin(Zero) wines, and Vintense wines. With every product sold, a significant portion of profits is donated to the company's esteemed partners: Prostate Cancer Canada, March of Dimes Canada, and the Canadian Liver Foundation, to name just a few.

Hill Street’s beverages have won numerous medals and accolades including three Gold Medals, two Silvers and one Bronze at the U.S. Open Beer Championships, a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Challenge, and the Retail Council of Canada's Grand Prix award.

Hill Street products are currently available at https://lnkd.in/d_BSbNf, at major retailers like Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Sobeys, Zehrs, and at many independent grocers across Canada. The company is also rapidly expanding into major grocery and drug stores in the United States.

[Sustainability Live Ep. 8] Seun Adedeji, CEO and founder of Elev8 Cannabis and I discussed sustainable leadership and the challenges that have driven opportunity for Seun these past few years.   As the youngest African American Man in the US, to Own a Cannabis Dispensary, Seun has been on the front lines of the legalization process in multiple states. He brings significant commercial real estate experience to Elev8, as a real estate investor and landlord. He has been featured in Leafly, Merry Jane, and Wisconsin Watch. He serves as the Cannabis Czar for the Black Chamber of Commerce.  

About Elev8 Elev8 Cannabis is a national chain of cannabis dispensaries. We recognize that every individual’s path to wellness and happiness is different, and we take a personalized approach. We lead the industry in our commitment to service, inclusion, and social equity. Headquartered in Oregon, Elev8 is expanding rapidly with retail locations across the country.  

Tony Scullion 🎯Peak Performance Coach- Weight Loss-Productivity-Energy-Leadership for an engaging discussison on:

1) Sustainable Productivity & getting out of your own way.

2) Sustainable Nutrition - nutritional approaches that can help you move towards any health goal without restricting everything you enjoy to eat

3) Sustainable Exercise - knowing when it's the right time to change your exercise routine to optimize your goals, keep your joints healthy and keep stress levels managed.

If a sustainable approach to getting in shape wile trying to manage a busy lifestyle is what you need this will be worth your time watching:)
#sustainablelifestyle #sustainableliving #sustainability #benjamindouglasray

The guests next week are:

Tuesday, Tony Scullion 🎯Peak Performance Coach- Weight Loss-Productivity-Energy-Leadership Topic: Sustainability in Nutrition and Exercise.

Wednesday, Chris Laping 4-time CIO. Topic: Sustainability in your career advancement from mid-level to the C-level.

Thursday, Seun Adedeji from Elev8 Cannabis. Topic: Sustainability in Cannabis and Leadership.

Friday, Ash Kumra from Peak Mindful. Topic: Sustainability in Wellness.

It is going to be a great week.

The company is Free The Seed. Watch his video here https://lnkd.in/dG_JPjZ

[Sustainability Live Ep. 3] Melissa L'Heureux-Haché An in depth and engaging discussion today on Sustainability, Green Branding, and Green Washing.  Check it out! 

The Cannabis Manufacturer’s Guild works with focused cannabis operators across the cannabis supply chain to bring products to market faster, introduce new business opportunities, secure manufacturing and sales contracts and protect the interests of its Guild members to ensure the prosperity of legal cannabis operations in Canada and globally.

CMG works with genetics companies, cultivators, extractors, processors, packagers, warehousing, distributors, brands and retailers looking to expand their cannabis business while avoiding high capital expenditures and remaining human capital light.

With so many opportunities and so much noise, our primary job is to help you navigate and focus on the most profitable strategies for revenue and profits.

As outside business development support, we have the experience and the connections to negotiate on your behalf, push your interests collectively, and advertise/market on your behalf as a trusted and vetted member of the Cannabis Manufacturer’s Guild. It’s also significantly cheaper than staffing your own army to do battle in this rapidly changing industry.

To learn more visit: https://www.cannabismanufacturersguild.com/

To learn more about James Williams, view his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-williams-cmt-9bbb0a12/

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