Grow Sessions

In today's episode of Grow Sessions, we are thrilled to have a conversation with Sam Andras from urban-gro. Join us as we dive into the details of bringing your cultivation vision to life, highlighting the challenges presented by shifting market conditions, evolving regulations, and competing priorities. Sam will provide valuable insights on how to construct a highly efficient facility that n...

The cannabis industry in New York is on the verge of a significant breakthrough as the state's first legal dispensaries open their doors. This exciting development has sparked curiosity about how New York, the world's largest market, will tackle the ongoing issue of illegal sales now that cannabis is legal. In our latest episode of Grow Sessions, we engage in a thought provoking conversa...

In the most recent episode of Grow Sessions , Otha Smith, the CEO of Tetragram , opens up about his personal experience with medical cannabis and how it inspired him to create the Tetragram app. This innovative journaling app is transforming the way cannabis users approach their treatment by empowering them to make informed decisions and improving patient care. In an episode titled "Shining a...

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions, Brian Anderson of Anderson Porter Design, a renowned expert in designing cannabis facilities, joins us for an insightful discussion on creating sustainable and profitable cannabis facilities in an episode titled, "Designing for Sustainability and Long-term Success."  This episode delves into the concept of Environmental Responsibility, Sustainabili...

On the latest episode of Grow   Sessions we welcome DiAnA McElroy of Higher High, LLC for an informative discussion about the current state of New Jersey cannabis in an episode entitled, “What’s Next for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry.” Topics in this episode include what has been happening since New Jersey went Adult use in 2022,  what's next, positive and negative developments in the indu...

On today’s episode of Grow Sessions, we speak with Derick Carver about his journey from U.S. Army Lieutenant to injured veteran and beyond. In an episode titled, “Empowering Our Veterans to Use Alternative Therapies,” we also learn about Derek’s work as VP of the Balanced Veterans Network which advocates for alternative therapies including plant medicine to combat veteran’s issues. Derick was serv...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we chat with Mark Doherty, COO of Dual Draft about the benefits of vertical farming and the problems associated with airflow in a cultivation facility in an episode entitled, “The Impact of Air Flow in Your Vertical Farm.” The passage of air in and over each rack in a vertical farm provides unique obstacles. Poor airflow in a grow room can result in poor qual...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Shari Berman, patient advocate, cannabis educator and two-time cancer survivor about her experience with cannabis as a patient and the lack of education available to consumers looking to cannabis as an alternative therapy. Join us for an episode titled, “Learning About Using Cannabis as an Alternative Therapy.” During Shari’s journey through can...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we chat with Isaac Liebes of Greenlight Energy Conservation about the process of helping cannabis cultivators get reimbursements for utility billing errors in an episode entitled, “How to Take Control of Rising Energy Costs.” Anyone working in commercial cultivation has dealt with increasing energy costs, but did you know there is a way to be reimbursed for u...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski about his journey from legacy grower to legal cannabis and how he built a brand in the parking lots of Grateful Dead shows in the 90’s and how that brought him to where he is today. Join us for an episode entitled, “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been – The History of Chemdog.” During this episode we will have an informa...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we talk with Nikki Lawley about her journey from medical professional to traumatic brain injury survivor and how medical cannabis helped changed her life in an episode entitled, "Nikki and the Plant: How Cannabis Saved My Life." Join us for an educational discussion about Nikki’s surprising  journey as a medical patient after years in the medical pr...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Ruben Lindo, Founder of Blak Mar Farms, CEO of Phoenix Nutraceutical and CEO of Herb’n Couture in an episode entitled, “The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur in the Cannabis Industry." As one of the first successful African American CEOs in the cannabis space, Ruben Lindo strives to create attainable opportunities for those adversely affe...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Zachary Taylor, General Manager of Cultivation at Bountiful Farms in Lakeville, MA about winning the “Best Grass in Mass” title for the second year running and what it takes to grow commercial cannabis in an episode entitled, “What it Takes to Grow Award Winning Cannabis." Bountiful Farms took home the first-place award for “Best Grass in M...

Today on Grow Sessions , Oliver Hoad, Energy Consultant at APPI Energy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on energy strategies and effective ways to project costs for your cannabis facility in an episode entitled, “The Importance of an Energy Plan for Your Cultivation Facility.” Cannabis cultivation is a very energy intensive business. Many cultivators do not realize just how much p...

Today on Grow Sessions, Reginald Stanfield, CEO of JustinCredible and Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Farms join us for an informative discussion about NFTs and how they are using this exciting technology to launch Grow Gods Club in an episode entitled, “Are NFTs the Future of the Cannabis Industry?” So, what are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital files or assets that live on a blo...

Today on Grow Sessions, Skip Sullivan of High Tide Organic   joins Tony Pavlakis for an educational discussion about the benefits and challenges of growing their high-quality cannabis in living soil in an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis in Living Soil.” The goal of growing in living soil is to maintain the natural course of the soil to produce the highest quality and yield thro...

Today on Grow Sessions, Matt Pendleton, aka the Modern Alkemist  joins Tony Pavlakis for an educational discussion on what cryptocurrency is and the future of block chain technology in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, "Cryptocurrency and Cannabis What the Future Holds." In this episode of Grow Sessions, we will discuss what cryptocurrency is and what the future may hold for...

Today on Grow Sessions, Brendan Robinson, Co-Founder of 420NJEvents and CEO, Minority Cannabis Academy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on social equity in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, “Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis Industry.” It is no secret that cannabis had an adverse impact on people of color during its prohibition period. To counter this inju...

Today on Grow Sessions, Mike Trzpit, National Account Manager for Abel Womack joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on vertical tier growing vs. single tier growing in an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Vertically.” Vertical growing can significantly increase a cannabis facility’s output by helping improve on older single-level and static canopy layouts. Vertically...

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Rob Patton & Josh Turner of  Green Meadows. In an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Organically,” we learn how Green Meadow’s grows their high-quality cannabis using organic & regenerative farming methods. Topics include conventional cannabis cultivation vs. organic cultivation, what it takes to classify as an organic busi...

Mike Sarro of RX Green Technologies joins Tony Pavlakis for part two of his discussion on  “Moisture Management and Cannabis Plant Health." In today's episode, we discuss the five variables to maximize plant growth: light, humidity, temp, CO2 and water (nutrients). Other topics include: production costs, how to measure your production - pounds per light, grams/watt and grams per sq. foot...

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Kim Gibson of Gibby's Garden, the first family-owned cannabis business and  first licensed micro business in the state of Massachusetts.  In this informative discussion, Kim will discuss the unique challenges Gibby's had to overcome to get where they are today in an episode entitled, "The Challenges & Rewards of Creating a Small...

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome DiAnA McElroy of Higher High, LLC in an informal discussion about fostering a better understanding of the cannabis plants potential in an episode entitled, “Focusing on the Positive Impact of Cannabis to Society.” Topics in this episode include cannabis as a medicine, removing the stigma in the cannabis industry, educating the public on the benefit...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Jay Simner & Leon Steinberg in an informative episode entitled, “How to Raise Financing for Your Cannabis Business.” Raising money to open or scale a cannabis business can be challenging, especially with U.S. banking restrictions, but there are proven ways to secure financing. Today we will talk about insights into equipment financing and the s...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Zachary Taylor, General Manager of Cultivation at Bountiful Farms in MA in an episode entitled, “Keeping up with Energy and Environmental Standards for Your Cannabis Facility.” Many states and municipalities are instituting new requirements that are specific to the cannabis industry. What does that mean for cultivators and how will it impact the...