Respect My Region Presents: The RMR Podcast

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 58 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch and Joey join each other for a special live podcast at the HUSH House Las Vegas 2022 MJ Biz Con after-party. Joey and Mitch chat about Weed Week in Las Vegas along with their main takeaways from the 2022 MJ Biz Con show. We break down what booths stood out, how companies separate themselves, and the dos and don...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 57 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Rakaa Iriscience of the legendary Dilated Peoples crew and ANGLES Creative Consulting Agency. Rakaa is not only an artist, but also a creative director and marketing guru that has worked for various brands, concert series, and cannabis companies. He served as the Director of Marketing for DNA Genetic...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Midwest rapper Torrian Ball. Torrian Ball had a rising career at an early age until a car accident left him paralyzed for a year at age 16. He was discovered by Twista, worked with a ton of Chicago artists, and has collaborated with the likes of Wiz Khalifa. Today we talk about his journey, his uni...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Julie Chiariello of Skunk Magazine Skunk Magazine was founded in 2003 and has stood the test of time for cannabis media. Skunk publishes a physical magazine in tandem with digital content covering the cannabis, hemp, and psychedelic markets. From legacy features to in-depth industry pieces, cannabi...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Randall Buchman of Pleasantrees. Pleasantrees is one of Michigan's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies. They have five retail locations, two cultivation facilities, and two processing facilities in Michigan. Their Michigan dispensaries are located in Hamtramck, East Lansing, Lincoln Pa...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Marcus Naramore and Eric Ward of Edgemont Group. Edgemont Group is an i502 cannabis company that cultivates and manufactures single-source concentrate products and distributes for a house of brands, most notably Leafwerx and Full Spec. Today we talk about cannabis concentrates, the Washington marke...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Cory Azzalino of Eaze. Eaze is a multi-state operator in the cannabis space that currently holds the title of the number one cannabis retail channel in California and number three in Colorado. The company specializes in cannabis delivery and today we talk with their COO, Cory Azzalino. This convers...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Seth Shamberg of Fugu Farms in Washington. Fugu Farms has exploded in the Washington i502 recreational cannabis market in the past year. They have quickly become one of the most in-demand rosin brands in Washington with love from the heady culture to growers alike. Today we talk about their start,...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Brice Sherman and Derek Panter from Willamette Valley Alchemy. Willamette Valley Alchemy was established in 2015 and is one of the premier concentrate companies in the Oregon cannabis market. Brice is one of the owners and Derek is the sales manager at the company. Today we talk about the Oregon ca...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Steve Morigi of Olio. Steve is the Brand Product and Process Manager at Olio. Olio is one the leading cannabis concentrate companies in Colorado with roots dating back to 2012. They currently manufacture edibles, BHO concentrates, solventless rosin, and vape cartridges in the Colorado market. Today...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Umi, M1 (of Dead Prez), and John Monopoly from Urban Aroma. Urban Aroma is a new platform helping consumers find cannabis and culture on the East Coast, specifically in New York and Washington DC. Today we talk with cultural icons, artists, and entrepreneurs about the state of cannabis on the East...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Scott Mckinley and Chris Crayzie of The Dab Roast. For this special North American Weed Tour oil month episode, we got to speak with some of the kings of 710. The Dab Roast is a show where celebrities take 10 dabs and answer 10 questions. This unique content is meant to celebrate cannabis culture,...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Ian Rumpp and Reece Hack of Tella Digital. Ian is the Chief Operating Officer and Reece is the National Sales Director at Tella Digital. Tella provides full service, online, and on-premise digital experience solutions, custom designed to connect businesses with their customers. Today we talk about...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with entrepreneur Kenny Pleasant of the newly opened Pleasant Trees dispensary in Everett, WA. Kenny is a long-time entrepreneur and investor who's made a name for himself in the real estate industry. He's spent the last few years learning the cannabis industry and is opening up his own shop this year w...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with the legend Warren Bobrow of Klaus. Klaus produces ready-to-drink THC-infused cocktails by famed master mixologist Warren Bobrow. Their 10mg drinks are great out of the can and even better as the base for a cocktail. Whether you have experience and want to go crazy or just add a spritz of something...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks Lo Friesen of Heylo Cannabis. Heylo is one of the leading vape and concentrate companies in Washington State's i502 market. Lo is an environmental chemist who received her B.A. in chemistry from Northwestern University. Lo found a purpose in creating clean cannabis products in the name of health and wel...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Mike Beaudry, the Founder and CEO of HERBL. HERBL is the largest distributor for cannabis products in the largest cannabis markets currently in the US. They have the #1 market share in California and Nevada serving 98% of all storefronts. Today we chat about the industry, challenges in California,...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Jacob Carlson of EzHire Cannabis. EzHire Cannabis provides a hiring platform for the cannabis industry. Known as the "Indeed for Weed", they seek to connect businesses to qualified applicants. Today we talk about cannabis tech, hiring within cannabis, and more. More at www.respectmyregion.com

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with recording artist Reo Cragun. Reo Cragun recently released his latest offering, the "Diary Of A Loner" album. The release explores various sounds from R&B, alternative, hip-hop, electronic, and pop. This body of work truly showcases just how diverse Reo is as an artist, both a rapper, singer, and mu...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Ken Kuhlow of Chameleon Glass. Ken is the founder of Chameleon Glass and has been in the glass game since 1991. While now based in Arizona, Chameleon started in California and now works with over 100 artists across 10 states. Today we talk about manufacturing in the US, glass innovation, and more....

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Tony Bones, VP of Sales and Retail at Valley Pure. Valley Pure is a vertically integrating cannabis company located in California with four dispensary locations and 75,000 square feet of cultivation and manufacturing. Today we talk with VP of Sales and Retail Tony Bones about the California market,...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Andrew Mieure of Top Shelf Budtending. Andrew created a unique business that offers luxury budtending experiences for events, parties, and more. They also have become one of the leading consultants for cannabis consumption lounges and he was previously featured on VICE's Most Expensivest with 2 Cha...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Budboard Chief Innovation Officer Joshua Mallet. Joshua is an ex-athlete that uncovered the power of medical cannabis after a tragic sports injury. He went on to co-found Budboard and impact cannabis consumers to find products that can help them with ailments and medical needs. Their smart menus go...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Josh Schmidt, the Natura Life Science VP of Business Development. Josh is a legacy cannabis operator who owned a dispensary in Van Nuys, CA for years until pivoting to commercial cannabis production. He's traveled the world in search of the best genetics and cannabis products. Today we talk about h...

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with celebrity jeweler Danny Aranbayev aka The Cartier Doctor. Danny has designed custom pieces for Bobby Shmurda, Pop Smoke, Ashanti, and many many other hip-hop artists and celebrities, We talk about Danny's start in the jewelry business, what it's like working with celebrities, marketing wisdom, and...