Apartment 113 Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Podcast

We're joined today Neil McAlister also known as Chef Turtle. He’s the founder of Chef Turtle’s infusion consulting and the author of Chef Turtle’s Infusion Guide. Neil has seen the Arizona market evolve and participated in some of the nation’s first cannabis kitchens. He is an advocate for proper dosing and creating infused cooking materials like flour, sugar and more to use in everyday items to c...

We're joined today by the founders of Traderoots Craft Cannabis in Warhem Massachusetts, Jesse Pitts & Carl Giannone! Jesse and Carl have seen it all getting Traderoots running these last few years. They discuss the company's origin and mission to create and provide quality cannabis for MA. Rob, Jesse and Carl make their way through current cannabis topics discussing budtenders, team building, ext...

We're joined today by the Certified Ganjier and cannabis industry writer Isabella Dechard. Isabella interned on the farm with Swami and the crew and has since been writing for Fat Nugs Magazine and other projects. She’s also contributing art to Fat Nugs Magazine. Rob & Isabella make the conversation rounds in the cannabis space discussing the Ganjier program, different state markets, cannabis prod...

We're joined today by the co-founders of MJstack Adam Benko & Brian Mayfield. MJstack helps businesses to find the right software or combination of software that best fits their operation and needs. Having the correct software solution in place is crucial to business success these days and there are many options to choose from for Retail, manufacturing and Cultivation. It can be difficult to selec...

We're joined today by Steven & Karen Kekelik the founders of Indigrow Craft Cultivation. Indigrow is a full vertical cannabis business in Muskegon Michigan. They specialize in quality landrace cultivars and have keen attention to detail. Rob, Steven and Karen talk about the business itself, the landscape in Michigan’s industry and the impacts Indigrow has been making on the community. apt113.com i...

We're joined today by Sara Stewart the President and Co-Founder of Ritual, a full-service consumption lounge operations and business development firm. Ritual strives to help license holders create profitable consumption establishments and incorporate hospitality-driven concepts. Sara helped two of the first consumption lounges open in the US and has created a team of hospitality experts looking to...

We're joined today by Certified Ganjier and Founder of Sage Advice Cannabis Education & Lifestyle, Elizabeth Sage Elizabeth runs a weekly program to keep certified ganjiers connected to one another and uses her corporate experience to help cannabis businesses succeed. She has seen the unique Minnesotan cannabis industry spring up over the last few years and has begun providing a series of digital...

We're joined today by Bill is in Business development for Xylem Technologies, The Blinc Group and Bespoke Packaging Xylem Technologies makes automated cartridge filling systems and other products to automate and improve the cannabis manufacturing space. The Blinc Group provides cannabis vaping hardware and parts focusing on innovation, quality and safety. Bespoke Packaging creates CPG Packaging fo...

We're joined today by Aubrey Amatellli the founder and CEO of PayRio. PayRio offers zero-cost credit and debit card processing to the cannabis industry and other high-risk verticals. Aubrey was involved in several projects at JP Morgan for 10+ years before starting PayRio. The company has hit the ground running this year. Rob & Aubrey discuss the origins of the company and dig into the details of...

We're joined today by DiAnA McElroy the founder of Higher High Consulting and Patient Advocacy Higher High has organized multiple events in the industry and works to help patients find the approach toward cannabis that works for them. Rob and DiAnA discuss taking a low and slow therapeutic approach toward cannabis and ways to help destigmatize the plant and its benefits in new markets. Connect wit...

We're joined today by Sean Yoder the founder of Aldertine Cannabis CFOs. Sean has a long history with the legacy cannabis market in northern California acting as an accountant and financial advisor. He has a few different projects going these days outside of Fractional CFO/CPA services with Aldertine like being a member of the DOPE CFO community of nationally recognized cannabis/CBD accounting and...

For episode 18 we're joined by Barry Winsbury the founder and director of Quantum Hydro Barry has years of experience in home cultivation and hydroponics. His custom system for hydro creates quality cannabis. Rob & Barry get into the details and talk shop about the industry in general. www.linkedin.com/in/barry-winsbury-a698a7177/ apt113.com

In this episode, we’re joined by the founder and podcast host of Cash Color Cannabis, Mehka King. He has a few other projects in the works including Atlantabis clothing line and a recently launched quarterly magazine. Mehka has built an excellent platform with Cash Color Cannabis, it has almost 300 episodes so far focusing on BIPOC businesses and creators in the cannabis industry. He is a serial e...

We're joined by Ryan Brantley the founder of the California Sensimilla Growers Association and the California Cannabis Team. He is also the owner of Brantley Berry farms in Watsonville California. Ryan is very well-studied in agriculture with experience in university strawberry labs and full-scale cannabis cultivation. He has seen the industry evolve from the beginning, he offers good insight acro...

We're joined by Dustin Hoxworth the founder and editor of Fat Nugs Magazine for episode 15! Dustin has pulled together a community of contributors to bring his magazine vision to life and spread cannabis knowledge awareness and compassion. The Fat Nugs website has a weekly newsletter and regular blog as well as print editions available for sale. Dustin and Rob go the distance discussing the origin...

For episode 14, we’re joined by Grant Saxena the Founder of Aether Arcade. Grant also writes for Fat Nugs Magazine. Rob and Grant take a conversational trip through the cannabis industry with some insightful tangents along the way including Spannibis in Barcelona, consumption lounges and much more. AetherArcade.com apt113.com

For episode 13 we’re joined by David Fluegel, Certified Ganjier. David is passionate about the plant and an advocate for therapeutic use and connoisseurship. Rob and David explore David’s history with cannabis and perspectives on the industry and the Certified Ganjier program and experience. Find David on LinkedIn! apt113.com

For episode 12 we’re joined by the founder of Forte Operations and the Grown Group, Brytany Melville. Brytany got her start in the cannabis space during Canada’s federalization where she saw things mature in stores and helped to establish SOPs for operations in Canada before beginning Forte and helping businesses in the US. Brytany and Rob discuss her background, journey and many other things abou...

For episode 11 and 4/20, we’re joined by Derek Gilman the Managing Director of the Ganjier Program. Derek has a lifetime of cannabis experience. His work to begin and now to maintain the Ganjier Program encourages cannabis connoisseurship across the globe. He worked to establish a rubric and means of scoring cannabis quality alongside the Ganjier Council and runs the Certified Ganjier events on hi...

For episode 10, we’re joined by Luke Scarmazzo who is back in the cannabis industry as an advocate for Mission Green and a Brand Rep for Glass House Farms. Luke spent 15 years of a 22 year sentence in prison for operating a legal cannabis dispensary in Modesto California. He’s been pardoned this year and has re-entered the cannabis industry with a passion and purpose to raise awareness for those w...

For episode 9, we’re joined by the Vice President of Events and Head of Benzinga Cannabis Elliot Lane. Elliot is also a co-host on the Benzinga Canna Insider Podcast. Elliot & Rob dig into the Miami Capital Conference happening April 11th & 12th for Cannabis and the 13th for Psychedelics in Miami Beach Florida with some insights on the cannabis market and commentary along the way. benzinga.com/can...

For episode 8, we’re joined by the founder of Industree Marketing and contributing writer to Fat Nugs Magazine and ILoveGrowingMarijuana.com. Nigel and Rob talk shop on the industry from the hippie trail to the market trends and different aspects of connoisseurship. Nigel has seen a lot in the industry already and has great perspective. He currently works for BDSA A Cannabis Data Company. linkedin...

For episode 7, we’re joined by the CEO of WaxNax the portable concentrate packaging with measured dosing and connoisseurship in mind. Bryan and Rob talk about the potential with WaxNax sampler packs and other uses for the product and also dig into consumer education and other great cannabis topics. Bryan has been up in northern California for several years and he’s got the stories to prove it with...

For episode 6, we’re joined by Frank Falvo a Pharmacist, cannabis advocate and founder of Libra Consulting. Frank and Rob discuss the state of cannabis in New York, the endocannabinoid system and his perspectives on cannabis as a pharmacist and experienced cannabis consumer. Frank works to help health care professionals, businesses and consumers to understand the therapeutic aspects of cannabis an...

For episode 5, we’re joined by Daryl Jendras, CPA the Managing Director of Green Rush Tax & Accounting. Daryl and Rob talk financials in the cannabis industry and and the role he plays for new and existing business including work with social equity businesses. Daryl also helps new business owners out with financial projections and pitch deck preparations. greenrushtax.com apt113.com