Cannabis Safety for Kids and Parents with Stephanie Kimitsuka and Bayley Logan, of The Hook in Santa Cruz
In 2022, 30% of 12th graders reported using marijuana in the past year, and 6.3% reported using marijuana daily in the past 30 days. The Hook Co-Founders are on a mission to help educate parents and kids about cannabis and ways to keep them safe. We also talk about the dangers of alcohol vs cannabis and how the stigmatization of cannabis needs to change.
UFC/MMA Legend, Jon Fitch on Cannabis for Athletes and Recovery
Jon Fitch has one of the most winning records in MMA history and dominated the fighting scene from 2002 to 2020. Throughout his successful career cannabis helped him deal with the aches and pains of top athletic performance. Jon shares his long time passion for fighting and self defense, and staying healthy.
Velvet Cannabis CEO, Matt Morea says it takes “Perseverance”
Matt Morea has been involved in nearly every aspect of the cannabis industry, from investment, to operations and management, to brand-building and retail. He shares his vast experience, what’s ahead, what’s challenging, and why patience and perseverance is essential to be successful.
A Social Equity Experience with Will Holland, Owner of Holland Pharms Dispensary in Palm Springs
Will shares his experience of becoming a social equity applicant and the help provided by his local City of Palm Springs. As the father of 4 children, Will talks about his view of raising kids in the shadow of his cannabis businesses.
From Seed to Success: How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation business in Record Time, with Author Ryan Douglas
Ryan shares excerpts from his book and years of growing experience. Launching a commercial cannabis cultivation business is exciting with potential for big profits, but can lead to lapses in judgment that prove devastating for many start-ups.
How the LGBTQ Movement Gave Birth to Cannabis Rights and Why We Need to Keep Fighting, with Wayne Justmann
Wayne talks about San Francisco in the 90’s, the gay-rights movement, and cannabis’ role in the fight to survive HIV. His early efforts to provide medical marijuana to HIV and AIDS patients helped pave the way for legalization and cannabis rights we have today.
Will Social Equity Support Come A Little Too Late? With Donnell Alexander, Writer At WeedWeek CA Magazine
Donnell Alexander talks about social equity struggles in a rapidly changing industry and his work covering the California beat for WeedWeek magazine.
Merging Science and Meditation to Improve Cannabis’ Effectiveness, with Emily Earlenbaugh PhD
Emily Earlenbaugh shares what inspired her approach to cannabis use, and some of the challenges facing cannabis research today.
Assessing Positive and Negative Effects of Covid 19 with Lisa Tollner, Co-Founder of Sensi Products
Lisa talks about how some of the negative changes driven by Covid-19 have had positive outcomes.
Cannabis Start-up Developing Terpene-Infused Hand Cleanser and Organizer of Masks for Good Campaign, with Cal Chan of Trilogia
Cal talks about the inception of his new start-up and how it will utilize terpenes and botanicals to develop a unique category of products that do not contain cannabinoids. Masks for Good is a fund-raising campaign Cal’s group developed to get KN95 masks into the hands of healthcare providers fast.
420 Special: Fighting for Our Rights, with Ellen Komp, Deputy Director of CA NORML
Ellen talks about the history of cannabis advocacy plus upcoming legislation that is critical for consumer and business rights at the State and Federal levels.
Cannabis Start-ups Get a Leg Up on Building Their Businesses, with Ken Hwang, CEO and Co-Founder of My Green Network
Ken talks about his incubator platform that simplifies the cannabis business-building process where entrepreneurs can share ideas, collaborate on projects, and spearhead innovation.
Educating the Fastest Growing Consumer Segment, with Kandice Hawes + Wellness for Seniors, with Keiko Beatie
Kandice believes Seniors are the next big wave of cannabis consumers, and her team at Bud & Bloom have tapped into their local Senior market. Keiko talks about her work with Seniors, caregivers, and clinicians, and the changing attitudes about wellness.
Jane Technologies eCommerce Platform Brings Cannabis Companies Into The New Age of Retail, with CEO, Socrates Rosenfeld
Socrates shares his vision for the future of cannabis retail, how small businesses can stay connected and competitive in their communities, and the rapid technology adoption underway as a result of the pandemic.
How This Virus Has Pushed Dispensaries to Use Technology, with Victor Arocho, CRO of Paywana
As Chief Revenue Officer for Paywana, Victor is hyper focused on the sales process inside, and now outside of dispensaries. Covid-19 is forcing change and those who can rapidly integrate technology into their processes he predicts will come out on top and be prepared for the next wave.
How Shelter-in-Place has Created the Cannabis Industry’s Amazon Prime Moment with Chris Lane, CMO of Airfield Supply Co.
Chris talks about a rapid shift to online ordering and delivery due to COVID-19, the impact on Airfield Supply and their customers, and the shift toward how cannabis is purchased in the future.
The Intersection of Cannabis and Nutraceuticals with Lisa Tollner, Co-Founder of Sensi Chew
Lisa talks about the merger of cannabis and nutraceuticals and what that means for consumers and the cannabis industry.
March and Ash’s Commitment to Education with Jon Saco and Spencer Andrews
Jon Saco and Spencer Andrews discuss their business and brand philosophy, why education is essential in the cannabis industry, how they've worked with local governments, and why consolidation is inevitable in 2020.
Marc Matulich, Founder and CEO of Airfield Supply Co, on celebrating 10-years and becoming one of the highest-volume cannabis dispensaries in America
Marc Matulich looks back on ten years in cannabis, staying true to his core values, what lies ahead, and trends for 2020.
Building a Brand in the Epicenter of Cannabis with Daniel Yi of the Shryne Group
Daniels talks about managing the brand with vertical integration, Shryne's focus on California, and the biggest challenge for 2020.
Amy Donohue from Get Hybrid Social on How a Professional Social Media Consultant Can Improve Your Online Presence
Amy explains why professional social media is crucial in cannabis and gives tips and tricks for your cannabis brand on social media.
Mood33 Co-Founder, Michael Christopher, on the Challenges of Cannabis Infused Beverages
Michael explains the national hemp infused beverage opportunity and Farm Bill 2018, how cannabis companies can cross-promote into hemp to extend their brands, and some of the challenges of scaling an infused mainstream beverage product.
Cannalysis’ Scientific Advisor, Swetha Kaul, on Why We Need Cannabis Testing Standardization
Swetha discusses the importance of testing standardization between all labs, taking the lead on illegal vaping products, and how companies should incorporate cannabis testing into their R&D.
Co-Founder of Dope CFO, Naomi Granger on Accounting Practices for the Cannabis Industry
Naomi explains why accounting in the cannabis industry is different than any other industry and why having a trained cannabis accountant can save a cannabis business from unnecessary 280e tax losses and other consequences of improper accounting.
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