Cannabis Curious
By Ashley Nickel
Cannabis Curious Voicemail: 1.800.484.7849
Cannabis Curious Apr 27, 2020
Keeping Cash Operations Optimized and Profitable - ChronicCash - Solving Manual Retail Cash Reporting and Counting
Meet Nick Spohn, Founder of ChronicCash.
ChronicCash is an integrated, automated solution for cash heavy retail environments. ChronicCash helps retail business owners address the many pitfalls of managing, reporting, and monitoring cash. What I find unique about ChronicCash is their total transparency in both cost and savings. ChronicCash is invested in developing good, sustainable client relationships so they pride themselves on being transparency in business relationships. With the backing of Kratos Group, ChronicCash comes a completely integrated solution with top-of-the-line technology and partners that are willing to grow with your business.
In this conversation you will learn more about the risks of all cash operations, how ChronicCash helps address the risk of cash operations, and what we should all be thinking about when it comes to a cash rich industry and future regulations.
Instagram @chronic_cash
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chroniccash/
Keeping the Disruptive Spirit Alive - Leafsheets - Lowering Barries to Entry With Accessible Business Documents
Meet Juliana Whitney and Nick Bembenek, co-founders of Leafsheets.
Leafsheets is simplifying cannabis entrepreneurship with accessible, proven business and operational documents for cannabis businesses. Leafsheets aims to make the licensing process more accessible by providing a cost-effective solution to hiring lawyers and consultants to assist with state applications. Leafsheets reduces the hours put into state applications by providing a library of documents that meet state application requirements. In addition to helping cannabis entrepreneur navigate the licensing process at a significantly more competitive price point, Leafsheets also helps canna business to scale. Rigorous business and operational documents help to drive a consistent operating model and makes cannabis businesses viable acquisition targets.
In this conversation you will learn more about what Leafsheest is and why and how Juliana and Nick built a robust, fun, accessible solution for entrepreneurs and business owners in cannabis.
Instagram @leafsheets
Branding is More Than Pretty Pictures - Krysta Jones of THC Girls - Building a Sustainable Brand with Good Products and Great Intention
Meet Krysta Jones, a branding expert and founder of THC Girls. Krysta is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive cannabis resume. Krysta is no stranger to hard work, she's moved all over the US to pursue cannabis opportunities in cultivation, processing, retail, and brand development. Krysta's energy and integrity have helped her build a long, sustained career in cannabis. Krysta has leaned in to what she's naturally good at; networking, relationship building, communicating, while always looking for ways to bring value to her team and her clients.
Krysta and the THC Girls launched the THC Girls App a mobile tool for models, content creators, artists, business owners, and service providers to connect in the cannabis industry. Krysta knows how to flex her skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the large multi-state operators as well as the craft cannabis community. She is always crediting her team, shining a light on the benefits of collaboration and bringing you along on her adventures. Krysta is a source of inspiration and knowledge.
In this episode, you will learn about what it takes to create a successful brand, why the THC Girls app and why now, and how Krysta maintains motivation in a tough dynamic industry.
Instagram @mthrfknjones
Instagram @thehighcountrygirls
https://www.thehighcountrygirls.com/thc-girls-app/
Why the Language of the Law Matters - Blaze Responsibly - Shedding Light on How Policy and People Affect Cannabis Markets
Meet Chirali Patel, an attorney and the founder of Blaze Responsibly. Chirali’s relationship with cannabis is personal. She’s witnessed first hand the relief cannabis can bring to ailing family members. Chirali’s is blazing a hot, unique trail in the cannabis community. She’s applied for a cannabis business license in the state of New Jersey. She serves as an attorney and advocate for those interested in navigating the cannabis licensing process. She founded Blaze Responsibly to educate others on the cannabis laws, rights, and industry news. She’s dedicated to empowering the South Asian community in cannabis and hemp to create a bridge for personal and professional opportunities.
In this episode, you will learn why the language of the law matters, how cannabis regulations affect cannabis business, opportunities for citizens and businesses to partake in the policy making process and how we can all create a more equitable industry.
Instagram @blazeresponsibly
People Are Your Product - GRN | Uptown - Right People, Right Place, Right Things
Meet Jessica Cranney, Chief Connection Officer, at Global Recruiters Network (GRN) | Uptown a cannabis consulting and recruiting company. Jessica brings over 20 years of leadership & organizational development and retail management experience to GRN Uptown. Prior to GRN Uptown, Jessica spent over 15+ years advancing her career with a Fortune 500 TeleCom company where she leveraged her passion for people development to build highly inspired & engaged winning teams. Jessica grew her career to Vice President, overseeing 200+ stores & a cross-functional team of 500+ people across 5 states. After that, she found her way to the cannabis industry – a perfect marriage of her professional background and personal passions. Jessica’s proven track-record includes expertise in organizational & talent development, labor management, driving leading sales results & executing creative marketing strategies.
In this episode, we talk about Jessica's journey in to cannabis, why people are always your product, how cannabis company's can create an engaging culture without breaking the bank, and the future of human capital in cannabis.
GRN Uptown - https://www.grnuptown.com/default.aspx
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/grnuptown/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grn_uptown/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grnuptown1
Budtenders the Face of Cannabis - Amber Plush - Educating New Patients and Consumers
Meet Amber Plush, budtender based in Colorado, Amber’s been a budtender for 5 years. Amber was drawn to budtending due to her desire to help people find relief with cannabis. She’s enjoyed the last five years help new patients find relief from chronic or acute conditions, and the continious learning curve in a an industry with news strains and products released regulatory. In this episode, you will learn more about Amber’s experience as a budtender, how she approaches patient education, what surprises her most about new cannabis products, and how we can all find the right cannabis.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-plush-724103204/
Cannabis Venture Capital - The Panther Group - Strategically Vetting Investor Offers
Meet Scott Berman, President and Co-Founder of The Panther Group. The Panther Group is an advisory firm that helps institutions navigate the emerging cannabis industry. Advising cannabis business owners at all stages of business maturity on how to vet and structure investment opportunities. Scott’s prior career successfully scaling and selling an ad agency led him to cannabis. Through cannabis he’s been able to pursue his passion of helping others build their dreams. In this episode, you’ll learn more about The Panther Group, Scott’s advice on how business owners can vet investment opportunities, and what Scott is paying attention to in cannabis over the next two years.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepanthergroup/
Website: https://www.thepanthergrp.com
Compliance is Crucial to Success - Allay Consulting - Certifications and Education Can Help Business
Meet Kim Stuck, the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide. Ms. Stuck held a pioneering role as the nation’s first cannabis and hemp specialist for a major metropolitan public health authority. During her tenure with the City of Denver, home to hundreds of cannabis businesses, she worked as an investigator covering cultivation, manufacturing and retail. Kim holds numerous accreditations, such as certified quality auditor (CQA) and certified professional of food safety (CP-FS), among others. In addition to serving on several industry advisory boards, she has been a member of ASTM International’s cannabis standards committee since its 2017 inception. Allay Consulting serves the hemp and cannabis industries to ensure regulatory compliance across all operations. Drawing from years of experience working on the regulatory side of the equation, the Allay team is well-versed in rulemaking lingo and best practices, from product and food safety, to cGMP and ISO certifications, to OSHA and fire compliance, to due diligence audits.
IG @Allay.Consulting
LinkedIn @Allay-Cannabis-Consulting
Organic, Regenerative Farming in Mendocino County - Chiah Rodriques - Arcanna Flowers Love Grown Flower in CA Dispensaries
Meet Chiah Rodriques, a second generation cultivator in Mendocino County. Chiah’s family still lives on a back-to-the-land community where both her and her husband grew up, and both of their fathers have cultivated for decades. Chiah is helping to keep small batch, organic, intentionally grown cannabis a thriving part of the California grower community. She founded Mendocino Generations; an alliance of legal, permitted farms in Mendocino County working together to grow, breed and create organic and biodynamic herbal medicines. Her and her husband also started; Arcanna Flowers proprietary licensed flower breed and grown by Chiah and her husband’s at their farm; River Txai Farms. In this episode, you’ll learn about the origins and journey of Mendocino Generations since Prop 64, the history and community of Mendocino County, and the love and intention that goes into Arcanna Flower. Chiah is also in a documentary on women cannabis farmers in Mendocino County - Lady Buds. You can find out where to see the movie here https://www.ladybudsmovie.com
IG @mendocinogenerations
FB @mendocinogenandarcannaflowers
https://www.mendocinogenerations.com
https://www.arcannaflowers.com
Please note: I had issues editing the audio file for this episode so this version is the unedited livestream of my YouTube interview with Chiah. I figured it was better to get the episode out there without an introduction and minor sound quality issues. Thank you for understanding!
Hemp Farming Made for TV - MONTKUSH - Kings of Kush TV Show and Organic Certifications
Meet Anthony “Sully” Sullivan and David Christian of MONTKUSH. You may recognize Sully as the Oxiclean guy. As a result of his daughters health Sully has moved from Oxiclean to hemp. Sully and David bought a 160 acre hemp farm in Vermont named MONTKUSH where they organically grow and process hemp. They were gracious enough to have a film crew along for the adventure. You can catch their journey on the TV show “Kings of Kush” on VICE. In this episode, you’ll learn more about why they decided to start a hemp farm, what it takes to be a successful hemp farmer, and what we can expect to see in Kings of Kush.
IG @MONTKUSH
FB @MontKush
www.montkush.com
Kings of Kush on VICE - https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/kings-of-kush
Cannabis Branding & Packaging - Hippo Premier Packaging - Compliant, Fun, Consumer-Based Design and Packaging
Meet Kary Radestock. Kary is Co-Founder and CEO of Hippo Premium Packaging and has over 20-years of award-winning print and packaging experience working with some of the top brands in the world. Kary launched Hippo to bring a higher level of craftmanship along with professional-level packaging and brand-building solutions to the emerging cannabis industry. In this episode, you will learn more about what brought Kary to cannabis, what clients can expect from the Hippo Premier Packaging experience, and why branding and packaging is so important in this industry.
IG @hippopackaging
FB @hippopackaging
www.hippopackaging.com
Market Research for Cannabis Businesses - Fordis Consulting - Broaden Your Customer Base with Data
Meet Lara Fordis of Fordis Consulting. Lara is a market researcher. In this episode, you will learn more about what is market research and why it matters, how market research can be used in cannabis, and what Lara is discovering through her own cannabis market research. This is a great episode for any cannabis business owner looking to increase their customer acquisition. Lara shares interesting market research on consumer trends. Head on over to the YouTube link below if you’d like to see the visuals that accompany the conversation.
IG @fordisconsulting
FB @fordisconsulting
https://fordisconsulting.com
Link to YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nrEuPH8IFs&t=1s
Michigan Commercial Cannabis Cultivator - Morenci Brothers - High Quality, Wholesale Flower
Hi podcast, meet Morenci Brothers! One of the first cultivators to receive state licensing in Michigan. Morenci Brothers is focused on providing high-quality, wholesale flower to dispensaries across the state. You may recognize certain strains Morenci Brothers has become well known for in Michigan (Crazy Sugar Plum, Zkittles). Morenci Brothers sources unique genetics and brings a process engineering background to their cultivation facility allowing them to hone in on what each strain needs for both potency and consistency. Check out Morenci Brothers flower at your local Michigan dispensary!
IG @morencibrothers
FB @morencibrothers
www.morenciebrothers.com
Hand-Rolled Craftsman Cannagars - North Coast Cannabis - Memorable, Quality Smoking Seshes
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Travis of North Coast Cannabis. North Coast's box-pressed cannagars with their signature glass filter is an unforgettable experience. Once you go North Coast you don't want to go back. Every aspect of North Coast's hand-rolled cannagars and blunts are top tier. In this conversation, you will learn more about Travis, what makes something a cannagar, how North Coast has evolved, and where to expect North Coast in the future.
IG @north_coast_cannabis
Website www.northcoast.co
Vertically Integrated Michigan Cannabis Company - RAIR - Aeroponics & Dynamic Leadership Make Them Rare
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet the RAIR leadership team:
- Kevin McFadden; CEO
- Patrick Frakes; COO
- Ashley Hubbard; Director of Cultivation
- Marley Hodson; Director of Extracting & Processing
- Molly McFadden; Director of Retail Operations
RAIR is a vertically-integrated medical and adult-use licensed cannabis company in Michigan. They recently opened a provisioning center in Bay City with more locations coming across the west side of the state. In this interview, you'll meet the RAIR leadership team, learn how and why RAIR is doing things differently, and find out what the RAIR experience is all about.
rairco.com
Addressing Equity & Access in Cannabis Intentionally - BIPOCANN - Cannabis Business Network
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Ernest Toney, Founder of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color Cannabis Business Network (BIPOCANN). Ernest managed global marketing and partnership initiatives for Marijuana Business Daily (MJBiz) before starting BIPOCANN this year. In this conversation we cover Ernest's background, useful ways to affect change as a business or government agency, and interesting insight into how communities are holding government and business accountable in more mature state cannabis markets.
Michigan Cannabis Cultivator - Iliad Epic Grow - Pharma Patent Lawyer Lands in Lansing
**Since the podcast aired on 10/8/2020 I've been contacted by four former employees of Iliad Epic Grow. They provided documentation of complaints they've filled with LARA alleging they have not been paid in accordance with their employment contracts. There is an MRA Investigator assigned to their case.
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Richard Ruzich, a pharmaceutical industry expert, patent attorney, and former naval officer, and the CEO of Iliad Epic Grow. Iliad is a Lansing, Michigan based licensed medical and adult-use cannabis cultivation company. In this interview you will learn more about Richard Ruzich's background, his vision for Iliad, Richard's views on the parallels between cannabis and pharmaceuticals, and the future of regulated cannabis.
https://www.iliadgrow.com/
Cannabis Branding Made Accessible - Ladyjane Branding - Compliant Fun Personality Driven Branding
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Jennifer Whetzel of Ladyjane Branding a cannabis branding consultancy. Ladyjane meets you wherever you are in the branding process using a fun personality quiz and a multiple-choice platform to drive the branding process. Jennifer has put her years of marketing expertise and her data-driven brain to work creating 16 Archetypes specific to cannabis. Ladyjane Branding helps cannabis entrepreneurs and startups find their brand identity and build a cohesive brand strategy. In this interview you will learn more about Jennifer's background, Ladyjane Branding services, the importance of branding in a maturing market, and the Women in Cannabis Study - an ambitious research product documenting the experiences of women working in the industry.
https://ladyjanebranding.com/
Online Cannabis Licensing Courses - Permit Pros - Accessible Cannabis Business Expertise
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Sarah Sanger of Permit Pros. Permit Pros is an online course on the cannabis business permitting process. The course is aimed at potential and current cannabis business owners interested in learning more about the permitting (or licensing) process. Sarah and Belinda bring their combined expertise in successfully obtaining California cannabis business permits to this self-directed course. In this interview you will learn more about Sarah's background, the Permit Pros course, considerations for entering the cannabis industry, and Sarah's perspective on the future of cannabis legalization.
https://www.teampermitpros.com/
Organic Cannabis and Natural Farming - Gage Green Group - Planting Seeds of Divinity
Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Gage Green Group (GGG). Leaders in natural farming and boutique cannabis. GGG crafts flowers and seeds in an all organic, natural ecosystem. Gage Green Group is known for their preeminent genetics but GGG methods go beyond cannabis; it's a way of life for Jeff and Mike. Together these two deeply and intentionally explore regenerative, natural farming methods to not only continuously improve GGG genetics but to also bring forth natural healing methods and protocols to the collective. It doesn't matter where you are on your cannabis journey there is something you can learn from Gage Green Group.
In this episode we cover Jeff and Mike's origin story, organic cannabis, natural healing, spirituality, and what's next for Gage Green Group.
IG @gagegreengroup
FB @gagegreengroup
gagegreengroup.com
gggnatural.com
Michigan Cannabis Caregiver - Maize and Grew - Shares His Adventures in Regulated Cannabis
Hi Canna Curious listeners, meet Doug of Maize and Grew 3x High Times Cannabis Cup winner. Doug is a Michigander. He's currently a caregiver but spent a few years working for regulated cannabis businesses in Colorado. He's got some great stories about his cannabis adventures. In this episode, you'll learn more about Doug and his experience growing cannabis, his views on the future of regulated cannabis in Michigan, and what we can expect to see from Doug in the future.
IG @maizeandgrew
Cooking with Cannabis - Michigan Cannabis Chefs - Infused Food with the Highest Vibes
Hi Canna Curious listeners, sit down for an infused meal with Michigan Cannabis Chefs. This high vibe, talented crew makes you want to stay in kitchen all day. The food is delicious and the company even better. Chef Lynette and Chef Nigel love what they do and they're damn good at it. In this episode you'll learn how Michigan Cannabis Chefs was founded, the types of events they host, and the well-deserved attention they are receiving in Michigan and beyond. I've been dreaming up parties and events to plan just so I can have Michigan Cannabis Chefs cater the food. You gotta check these guys out!
IG @micannabischefs
FB @michiganchefs
Website https://www.micannabischefs.com/
IP and Trademark Law in Cannabis - Aura IP Law - Protecting Your Cannabis Business
Hi Canna Curious Listeners, for all my cannabis business owners and entrepreneurs this is the episode for you! Meet Sheila Gibson Founder of Aura IP Law. She started her career in Intellectual Property (IP) at a nationally recognized IP boutique and practiced at several top-tier law firms over her first 16 years as an attorney. She has worked with clients in many different industries, such as biotech, medical device, agriculture, food packaging, pharmaceutical, green technology, mechanical, sports innovation, beverages, and more. In this episode, Sheila educates us on how IP and trademark law in the cannabis industry, things to consider when pursuing a patent or trademark, and how she anticipates this type of law evolving with cannabis legalization. This will help you figure out if and how you want to protect your brand or business. A topic I believe will only become more relevant as more people and businesses enter the industry.
IG @auraiplaw
FB @auraiplaw
Aura IP Law Website https://www.auraiplaw.com
Cancer Survivor and Winner of Survivor - Ethan Zohn - Invests in a Hemp Farm and Starts a New Foundation
Hey Podcast - Meet Ethan Zohn former “Survivor” winner and contestant on “Survivor: Winners at War”. Since his first “Survivor” win, Ethan has battled and beat cancer twice, and became a world-renowned motivational speaker, author and humanitarian. Post-diagnosis, chemotherapy drugs weakened his body for months. He was open to the idea of using cannabis to help mitigate some of the harsh side effects associated with cancer treatments. He consulted with a doctor who believed in the medicinal properties of cannabis and started on a daily CBD (plus a bit of THC) regimen that worked best for him. Nearly immediately, he felt stable, calm and anxious free.
Ethan talks about his experience going from competitive athlete to cancer survivor, discovering CBD, a new foundation he's started, and investing in a 116 acre hemp farm MONTKUSH in Vermont that will be featured in a TV show Kings of Kush.
Note: The phone connection is a bit choppy for a few minutes in the middle of the podcast.
IG @ethanzohn
IG @montkush
FB @EthanZohnSurvivor
Grass Roots Soccer https://www.grassrootsoccer.org/
Safe Roots Foundation https://www.saferootsfoundation.org/
Mont Kush https://www.montkush.com/
Investment Pitch Competition - Cliintel Capital Management Group - Opportunity to Raise $25K for Your Cannabis Product or Idea
Hey Podcast - Meet Rick Batenburg III, Chief Investment Officer of Cliintel Capital Management Group, an accomplished cannabis venture capitalist. This fall Cliintel Capital Management will be hosting an innovation pitch competition for cannabis entrepreneurs. The competition will take place in Denver, Colorado. The prize is $25K in capital. In this conversation, you'll learn more about Rick and Cliintel Capital, how Rick frames and analyzes market opportunities, why cannabis is a particularly unique industry, and how to stand out in the investment pitch competition.
Investment Pitch Competition - https://cannabisindustryinstitute.com/investment-competition/
Cliintel Capital Management Group https://cliintelcapital.com/
Rick's Instagram @the_cannabis_vc
Rick's Twitter @rickbatenburg
Committed to Quality - Redbud Roots - a Michigan Cannabis Company Here to Stay
Hey Podcast - Meet Hunter Mishler, Director of Production Science at Redbud Roots. Redbud Roots is a vertically integrated medical and recreational cannabis company based in Michigan. Redbud Roots was one of the first to market in Michigan. While first to market usually gives companies some momentum, Redbud Roots is turning that momentum in to staying power with continuous research and development and a range of products to meet patient and consumers unique needs.
In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Redbud Roots, treating people well, listening to your patients and consumers, and why there is so much room for innovation in cannabis processing.
https://www.redbudroots.com
IG @redbudrootsmichigan
Twitter @RedbudRoots
Facebook @redbudroots
The Dopest Hostesses with the Mostesses - Savor & Smoke - The Speakeasy of Cannabis
Hey Podcast - Meet Jasmine and Sara the founders of Savor and Smoke. Two Michigan women brought together by Instagram inspired to create the very space they were craving for themselves. Savor and Smoke sesh's are aimed at bringing the cannabis community and fresh cannabis brands together. Savor and Smoke hit the Michigan scene with a bang! Starting 2020 off with a one-of-kind cannabis sesh. The perfect party for stoners; good music, yummy snack food, CBD-infused drinks, a variety of cannabis vendors, and absolutely no judgement. The next sesh is Feb 29, and this time it's a sweat and sesh combining cannabis, yoga, and meditation.
In this conversation you'll learn more about the two women behind Savor and Smoke, the origins of Savor and Smoke, and what to expect in the future from Savor and Smoke.
Big thank you Cultivate Coffee & Taphouse in Ypsilanti for the great space and coffee to fuel our podcast.
IG @savorandsmoke
IG @cannabiscurating
Creating Connection and Community Among Businesses - Jamie Cooper - Cannabiz Connection & Sensi
Hey Podcast - Jamie Cooper is a canna celeb to me! She's a force in the Michigan cannabis community. She founded Cannabiz Connection a B2B networking and lead referral program. She brought Sensi magazine to Michigan a cannabis lifestyle and culture publication. She works closely with municipalities to educate them on the benefits of allowing canna businesses in their communities. It's hard not to ask Jamie, "how do you manage to do it all?", but once you meet you Jamie it's easy to understand how she does it all. She's passionate, organized, and likes rolling up her sleeves to get the work done.
In this conversation you'll learn more about the resources available through Cannabiz Connection and Sensi. We go pretty heavy on zoning on why it's so critical to maturing state cannabis markets. We talk about coming out green and what that means and what the experience is like.
IG @cannajamie
Cannabiz Connection www.cannabizconnection.com
IG @cannabizconnectFB @cannabizconnect
Sensi Magazine www.sensimag.com
FB @sensimediagroup
IG @sensimagazine
Restoration & Legalization - Shaleen Title - Mass. Commissioner Perspective on Regulating Cannabis
Hi Podcast - This is a short 17 minute, valued packed conversation with Shaleen Title, Commissioner of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Shaleen was appointed by the governor, treasurer, and AG to serve in the social justice seat, one of five seats, responsible for regulating medical and adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts.
Prior to her appointment, Shaleen co-authored the Massachusetts marijuana legalization referendum and has consulted on state and local marijuana policy around the country. As an attorney specializing in marijuana regulations, she's provided regulatory expertise for leading marijuana consulting firms. She also served as founder of a women-led recruiting firm and as a founding board member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where she led the drafting of the first model bill created to give states guidance to implement a process of reinvestment and reconciliation. She previously served on the national boards of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Marijuana Majority, the Cannabis Law and Family Alliance, and the National Lawyers Guild.
Wesbite https://www.shaleentitle.com/
Twitter @shaleentitle
Mary Jane's All Grown Up - Sarah Jane - Cannabis for Multifaceted Midwestern Women
Hey Podcast - You are going to love Sarah Jane! These women are making cannabis approachable. They're using their own experience and genuine appreciation and love of women and cannabis to create community. The Sarah Jane IG posts are fresh, fun, engaging, and keep my feed happy and inspired. In 2020 Sarah Jane will have a microdosing collection on Michigan Provisioning Center shelves. Beautifully packaged, approachable cannabis options - mini j's, edibles, and a spritz. These are the kind of cannabis products you want out because they're so pretty!
Sarah Tupper, Jessica Lind, and Maya Reading met at the University of Michigan and have remained close friends ever since, and now 20 years later are coming together to make cannabis accessible and fun for Midwestern women.
Join me for a conversation with Sarah about the origins of Sarah Jane, idea to first product kit launch, creating community, and discussing cannabis with your family, friends, and co-workers.
IG @your.sarah.jane
Website www.yoursarahjane.com
Michigan Born and Bred - North Coast Provisions - Lifelong Family and Friends Wholeheartedly Jump Into Cannabis
Hey Podcast - I have a soft spot for Michiganders and North Coast Provisions is no exception. I'm still energized by my conversation with Sean. We discuss what it takes to start a provisioning center (dispensary) in Michigan including finding a location, building out a facility, and the state and local application process. Sean and I also chop it up on the future of cannabis, how being a family/friend-owned business informs values and culture, and the pros and cons of self-funded organic growth in the industry.
Thank you North Coast Provisions for sitting down with Cannabis Curious! I appreciate you taking time to shed light on cannabis in Michigan as a licensed provisioning center. You may hear some background noise throughout the conversation as we met at Copper House Coffee. Thank you Copper House for the excellent coffee!
IG @northcoastprovisions
Facebook @NorthCoastProvisionsMI
Safety Affects the Entire Supply Chain - DMLift - Sourcing and Research Helps
Hey Podcast - Very timely conversation with Chad Seward of DMLifct! In this episode we cover a lot of ground on cannabis legalization including current vaping headlines, larger quality and safety considerations, and future of craft cannabis in Michigan. Be sure to check out DMLift if you're an interested business or consumer (links below). I appreciate Chad making the time to answer questions. Thank you for listening everyone!
IG @dmliftinc
Twitter @DMLift_inc
Facebook @DMLiftinc.Official
Website - https://dmliftinc.com/
Commercial Kitchen Equipment - Great Lakes Hotel Supply - Scaling Canna Confections
Hey Podcast - I sat down with Diane Sorenson and Mary Martin of Great Lakes Hotel Supply. Great Lakes Hotel Supply is a full service commercial food service equipment company. Great Lakes Hotel Supply recently entered the cannabis market. Diane and Mary discuss how Great Lakes services and equipment translates to cannabis. Thank you for listening!
Great Lakes Hotel Supply - https://www.glhsco.com/
IG @greatlakeshotelsupply
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glhsco/
Playing on the Field for the People - Stormy Simon - Advocating for Access, Equity, and Agency
Hey Podcast - I'm so excited about this episode! I had the opportunity to talk to Stormy Simon. Stormy is a bad ass! As former President of Overstock.com she led the company through tremendous growth ($20M to $2Bn) while helping to shape eCommerce as we know it today. She left Overstock.com in 2016 to join cannabis and has been an ally and advocate for medical access, social equity, agency, and entrepreneurs ever since. Stormy is an incredible leader, advocate, and person. Stormy's presence and nuanced understanding of cannabis is a gift to the movement, people, and patients. I am so grateful to have her as a guest on the podcast. Thank you for listening!
IG @stormy.simon
Twitter @Stormy_Simon
Facebook @stormysimonsays
Security What Is It Good For? - 710 Security - Absolutely Everything!
Hey Podcast - I had the opportunity to sit down with David Beckett Founder and CEO of 710 Security. 710 Security is a soup to nuts cannabis security firm with extensive national experience. 710 helps clients with every aspect of security from planning to state application, and installation to monitoring. David shares some great stories in this podcast including sitting next to clients as they hear their application is approved to grand opening celebrations where the first regulated cannabis product is sold. David and his team have extensive experience in the security industry, and have been in the cannabis security industry since 2008! I hope you enjoy getting to know David and 710 Security as much as I did. Thank you for listening!
710 Security - https://710securityltd.com/
IG @710security
Facebook - 710 Security LTD
Methadone Man Turned Medical Cannabis Pioneer - Pure Green - Water-Soluble Pharma Grade Cannabis Tablets
Hey Podcast - Super excited to share this conversation with you! I sat down with Stephen Goldner Founder of Pure Green, a vertically integrated cannabis company here in Michigan. Stephen began his career in pharmaceuticals when he invented methadone. As he watched his friends come back from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, he was determined to find a cure for heroin addiction. In the early 1970's, Mr. Goldner co-invented both the liquid form of methadone and urine screening. As Stephen watched his friends struggle with PTSD and other diseases, he also saw them effectively manage their own symptoms with cannabis. Pure Green was the first company to receive a medical cannabis processor license in Michigan. This has allowed Stephen to lead Pure Green through the process of developing pharmaceutical-grade water-soluble cannabis tablets enabling safe, effective and predictable dosing for patients.
Mr. Goldner has more than 35 years experience as a regulatory professional in the healthcare arena as both a forensic toxicologist and an attorney. . Additionally, as founder of the Regulatory Affairs Associates LLC, Mr. Goldner has helped helped get more than 240 drugs and devices approved.
Pure Green - https://pure.green/
IG @puregreencanna
Homegrown Cannabis Made Accessible & Sustainable - REV Grow Gear - Your Plant Nanny
Hey Podcast - Interested in growing your own cannabis? This is the episode for you! I sit down with Carrie Francoeur of REV Grow Gear - a turnkey, LED lighting system kit for cannabis cultivation and beyond. Carrie's experience as a medical caregiver and commitment to the environment fueled her passion for creating a sustainable, accessible solution for growing cannabis at home. In addition to the Girlz Room Grow System, REV Grow Gear also offers educational YouTube videos on growing cannabis and a welcoming storefront in Morenci, Michigan with all you need to get started growing your own cannabis.
REV Grow Gear - https://revgrowgear.com/
IG @revgrowgear
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAzMGx_yJAoqpvrZb8srWg
Naturally Hydroponic Nitrogen Releasing Fertilizer - Jim's Earth Worm Poop - Feed Yo Plants
Hey Podcast - If you're interested in all natural fertilizers, check out this episode with Jim's Earth Worm Poop, organic worm castings, founded by Dane Theisen. Dane is an entrepreneur, marketing professional, and experienced medical caregiver. Through his own experience growing cannabis for medical patients he discovered the power of worm castings. Jim's Poop is a naturally hydroponic worm casting that releases nitrogen. In this episode, you'll learn about Dane, growing cannabis, worm castings, and where to find Jim's Poop.
Jim's Earth Worm Poop - https://bit.ly/2OVkkFx
Cannabis Chronicles | How Current Financial & Industry Analysis Falls Short
If you're into pot stocks or considering getting licensed then this is the episode for you. I cover my general observations about the cannabis industry and where current financial and market analysis fall short.
Extra, Extra Read All About - The High Blog - a Cannabis Lifestyle & Culture Blog
The High Blog is a cannabis lifestyle and culture blog founded and run by Lily. Lily is an journalist, writer, and author based on Canada. In this episode we discuss The High Blog, cannabis legalization, and the decision to leave more traditional jobs to pursue cannabis careers.
The High Blog - https://thehighblog.com/
The High Blog on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHighBlog
Cannabis Chronicles | Deep Dive Into Michigan's Recreational Emergency Rules
Michigan's Emergency Rules for recreational cannabis business licenses
Cannabis Chronicles | Michigan's Recreational Market, Illinois Legalizes Recreational, and CBD
Michigan recreational emergency rules + Illinois legalizes recreational cannabis + the CBD industry
Learn About Cannabis Cultivation From a Master Grower - Farmer Brown - New Jersey, D.C., and Beyond
Learn about cannabis cultivation and the road to recreational cannabis legalization in NJ. If you're interested in learning more about Farmer Brown check him out on Twitter @NJMasterGrower.
Cannabis Chronicles | House of Reps Legislation, Canopy Growth and Michigan's Recreational Market
House of Reps votes to block DOJ from enforcing cannabis laws in legal states + Canopy Growth + Michigan's recreational market
The Future of Cannabis - Dowagiac Church of Marihuana - Co-Operative Cultivation Funded by Bitcoin
David of Dowagiac, Michigan has unique vision of starting a cannabis church to preserve and pass on cannabis cultivation knowledge and skills funded by bitcoin to drive transparency. You can find more information on David and his venture on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dowagiac-Church-of-Marihuana-793562120747810/