Emerald Insights

Karen Mayberry, the Chief Marketing Officer at Trym, joined the podcast to talk about the company’s origins, their ideal customer, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and much more! Trym was founded in Novato, CA by three passionate individuals with a common love of cannabis and belief in it's profound positive impact on the world. They felt the best way to contribute to the advancement...

Thomas Bruggemann & Mike Bracewell from Tom’s Tumbler joined the podcast to talk about going from stuntman to the idea for Tom’s Tumbler, the selling process, upcoming inventions, and much more! Tom's Tumbler offers an affordable bladeless trimming & extraction solution for your bud. Trim up to 85% faster than hand trimming & preserve your bud. Find more information by visiting tomstumbletrimmer.c...

Graham McConnell, co-founder of Nth Round, joins Amanda and Ed on the 24th episode to talk about what sparked the idea for the company, the regulations they have to abide by, and much more! Nth Round is a comprehensive equity management platform for companies of all stages and sizes. Manage equity, engage shareholders, and facilitate liquidity in an all-in-one secure environment. Find out more inf...

Bill Owens and Todd Mock of Samson Extracts join the podcast to talk about their start in hemp, the process of getting a license in Alabama, and their motives for being a hemp processor handler. Samson Extracts are established row crop farmers in Alabama with over 200 years of combined experience. Their trusted farm has fed our country for years and is deemed as one of Alabama’s largest and most d...

Jason Ortiz, President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, joined the podcast to talk about his start with MCBA, managing stakeholders, the increasing importance of international policy, and much more! Founded in late 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first 501(c)(6) not for profit business league created to serve the specific needs of minority cannabis entr...

Mark Diener, senior project manager of Julabo USA, joined the podcast to talk about his start with the company, hemp cultivation and processing, the technology they use to support the extraction, and more! When it comes to temperature control companies, Julabo USA offers unparalleled quality and service. Julabo manufactures and provides the most innovative liquid temperature control solutions. For...

Kristen Nichols and Shannon Shuman of Marijuana Business Daily join the podcast to talk about their careers in the industry, the current state of CBD, the impact that the US Department of Agriculture approving state hemp plans will have on the marketplace, and much more! As the leading business news information resource for the medical marijuana and retail cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Dai...

Amanda and Ed are in full breakdown mode for Episode 19 and diving into the Cannabis Software Stack Report, which provides critical insights about seed-to-sale and point-of-sale software license opportunities (i.e., a state’s potential addressable market) in 2020. The full version of the white paper is available for free to Cannabiz Media License Database subscribers. Contact the Cannabiz Media te...

John Manlove and Rob Fess of Apex Trading joined the podcast to talk about their company's two years anniversary, their strategy for choosing states to position their platform in, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and much more! Apex Trading is decisively disrupting conventional wholesale cannabis commerce channels. Developed by a team of entrepreneurs armed with extensive real-world c...

Kim Stuck, founder/CEO of Allay Consulting, joined the podcast to talk about her start in the cannabis industry, expanding into Oregon, common problems they're asked to solve, and much more! With offices in Colorado and Oregon, Allay Cannabis Consulting guides companies through the hazards of the budding cannabis industry by navigating compliance pitfalls, ensuring best practices, and ultimately m...

Danny Pomirchy, Vice President of PMG Development, joined the podcast to talk about his start in cannabis, effective strategies for license holders, and what the potential legalization in new states could mean for the business. PMG has been providing financial and development services to the Cannabis and Hemp Industry since 2014. They are engaged in projects across the US helping people and busine...

Rachel Fournier, Director of Marking at Agrify, joined the podcast to talk about why they focus on cannabis over hemp, what’s in Agify’s pipeline, and shares her gaming changing Cannabiz Media tips you need to hear! Agrify is a rapidly growing developer of premium indoor grow solutions for the cannabis and hemp marketplace. Our comprehensive grow solutions have been developed with one mission in m...

Springbig’s co-founder and CEO, Jeff Harris, joined us this week to talk about entering the cannabis market, how the business was affected by quarantines, their focus on integrating with the point-of-sales versus the seed-to-sales, and more! Springbig is the leading provider of CRM and loyalty marketing solutions for cannabis dispensaries and brands. With retailers across the United States, Spring...

Monica’s House’ Director of Cannabis, Tyler Stratford, joined us this week to talk about their unique licensing, how he got started in the cannabis industry, and much more! Monica's House is a host of spaces and products, and one of the first licensed cannabis consumption lounges in the U.S. They are an upcoming multifaceted venue in the heart of West Hollywood that boasts an upscale cannabis reta...

Scott Denholm and Bryan Lopez from BryteMap joined the podcast to talk about their new software code, how they utilize Cannabiz Media, current industry trends, and more! Brytemap Scout & Brytemap GreenR are next generation platforms built with cultivators, & retailers in mind. Staying compliant and helping you grow success are Brytemap’s number one priority. Find out more at www.brytemap.com! Head...

Michael Crane, national sales executive at DataOwl, joined us this week to talk about his start in the industry, their solution to unsolicited calls and text message in the cannabis industry, and more! DataOwl is the only fully automated business intelligence, customer engagement, and customer experience engine for the cannabis industry. Increase revenue, retention, and engagement via their robust...

Xavier Jaillet, the sales manager at HAL Extraction, joined us on the 10th episode to talk about his start in the industry, how COVID-19 changed their approach to doing business, and more! HAL Extraction is the leading manufacturer of C1D1 and CID2 booths pre-engineered to meet the needs of cannabis plant oil extraction operations. Their peer-reviewed and UL-certified enclosures are designed with...

The President and CEO of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association, David O’Brien, joined the podcast to talk why he got into the cannabis space, the frustration behind the state deeming medical cannabis essential but not retailers, and much more! MassCBA is your trusted resource and advocate, supporting the responsible growth of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. Visit www.masscba.com...

Debra Borchardt, CEO and editor-in-chief at Green Market Report, joined us to talk about her career in the cannabis industry, what the future may hold for psychedelics, the state of virtual events, and much more! The Green Market Report focuses on the financial news of the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Their target approach filters out the daily noise and does a deep dive into the financial,...

Nick Tennant, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Precision Extractions, joined us on the podcast to talk about how his company came to be, the similarities of the hemp and cannabis markets, and how they’re addressing the current work-from-home atmosphere. Precision is the global leader in cannabis extraction equipment, technology, site planning, compliance, lab build-out, installation, consul...

Tim Sultan of the Marijuana Industry Trade Association joined Amanda and Ed on Episode 6 to talk about the changes cannabis made in his life, how MiTA is moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the successful ways they utilize Cannabiz Media. MiTA is the voice of Arizona’s Cannabis Industry. Their mission is to help Arizona’s cannabis industry businesses stay informed, network and thrive...

PROTEUS 420’s co-founder Dawne Morris jumped on the podcast in April to talk about what’s in the pipeline, notable trends in the cannabis industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re utilizing Cannabiz Media. PROTEUS 420’s mission is to provide a superior level of quality service and provide educational processes to assist each and every medical, recreational and hemp business owner. Vis...

National Cannabis Industry Association’s Amy Rose (Brand Partnership Manager) and Kaliko Castille (Director of Marketing) joined us to talk about how they got their start in the industry and how several businesses within the cannabis industry are considered “essential” but still barred from any Federal relief funds. Visit thecannabisindustry.org for more information on how NCIA is leading the char...

Justin Mayhall, marketing manager for BioTrackTHC, joins Amanda and Ed on the third episode to talk about what's on the agenda for BioTrack and Helix Technologies, how he utilizes Cannabiz Media, and even shares his key tips for success when marketing in the cannabis industry. BioTrackTHC is an all-in-one cannabis tracking software. The comprehensive software covers the requirements of compliant s...

Taylor Jones, VP of Sales at TILT Holdings/Blackbird, joins Amanda and Ed on the second episode of the Cannacurio Podcast. Blackbird is a logistics and technology company that provides their customers with the top software, distribution and delivery ecosystem, and customer service possible. Taylor also shared some fantastic sales tips and hit on how Blackbird is successfully utilizing Cannabiz Med...