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As more and more states legalize cannabis, business opportunities and demands also rise proportionately. The industry is in the phase of figuring out the best methods for processing cannabis and with what equipment. The Buying Assistant of Aaron Equipment Company , Andy Cohen, joins Tony Frischknecht to talk about what’s happening to their side of the fence which is equipment. Andy gives his insig...

Many of us always have reasons to drink alcohol, and most of these reasons stem from our very own minds. Today, Tony Frischknecht interviews Belle Robertson, a sober coach and the author of Tired of Thinking About Drinking . Sharing her journey to sobriety, Belle narrates how she was able to resist all reasons prompting her to take a sip and illustrates the challenge of quitting and staying sober....

The cannabis industry has experienced a large boom the past few years, especially with the worldwide influence of social media as a platform. That said, there are still challenges that the industry has to face, considering that marijuana as a product is still not completely legal all over the world. Chet Melton has been a leader in the growing marijuana industry for decades. He joins Tony Frischkn...

Taxes going up is as natural as prices going up. In this episode, host Tony Frischknecht talks about a realization during an MJBizCon event in 2019. A lot of what was being discussed through the different people that he met along the way was California and their tax increase. With this tax growth comes a normal feeling of being scared especially when competing with the black market. Tony explains...

A lot of people have expressed interest in working in the cannabis industry, but how do they go about doing that? One thing is for sure, it’s not that difficult but it’s going to take a little bit of work on your side. In this episode, Tony Frischknecht reveals the best-kept secrets to cannabis employment. This episode will save you a lot of time and will also help you determine if you want to be...

The hemp industry has long been on its road to sustainability, and farmers are making their way to economy and environmental efficiency. In this episode, Anthony Frischknecht talks to Michael Savarie , a Sustainability Enterprise Catalyst for hemp technology startup, Hemp Black . Michael encourages everyone to adopt on the sustainability process, not just for your products but also for your employ...

Unique things are happening in the cannabis industry in Taiwan. Bringing on a guest to give light to the situation, Anthony Frischknecht talks with Zoe Lee of the Zhu Lu International Legal Office where she represents a variety of clients in cannabis and hemp-related cases. In this episode, Zoe lets us in on the legality of CBD in Taiwan and discusses where she works to clarify and pioneer its pol...

Unique things are happening in the cannabis industry in Taiwan. Bringing on a guest to give light to the situation, Anthony Frischknecht talks with Zoe Lee of the Zhu Lu International Legal Office where she represents a variety of clients in cannabis and hemp-related cases. In this episode, Zoe lets us in on the legality of CBD in Taiwan and discusses where she works to clarify and pioneer its pol...

Starting your own company and having the skillset to handle it doesn’t keep you from experiencing setbacks. You have to have the knowledge and get as many advice on how you can overcome it when the time comes. Proving he is The Unshackled Owner , Aaron Scott Young , has fallen into this business death spiral and came out to the other side as the success that he is now. In this episode, he shares h...

What does it take to put your passion for cannabis cultivation to a full-blown business? In this episode, host, Anthony Frischknecht, chats with Matt and Chris Gillard of Indoor Plant Kingdom and Jamaco, LLC about their cannabis cultivation business. They talk about funding your startup, operating under the Massachusetts law, and planning your business for sustainability. They also discuss giving...

A partnership can make or break your business. Today, Anthony Frischknecht talks about partnerships, how they work into your business, and how can they help you. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right partners and planning an exit strategy in case the worst happens. Learn more from Tony as he shares to us what he knows about business partnerships. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, revie...

Often, doing more than you know you can handle can lead to burnout and negative results for your business. Today, Anthony Frischknecht interviews Kat Nieh —a certified mindset coach, award-winning author, and NLP Practitioner—about the struggles many workaholics face. Sharing tidbits from her book, Dear Workaholics , Kat lets us in on her own journey and how she learned how to embrace being a work...

A great business structure is one that gives you peace of mind that your business will not go the wrong way with the wrong people. Today, Anthony Frischknecht teaches us the importance of creating a system that works for your business. He highlights the importance of finding the right partner, if necessary, and creating a corporate structure. He believes that a good system is when you can delegate...

The good thing about starting businesses is that you don’t need to do it alone. One great support that you can lean on is association groups. In this episode, Anthony Frischknecht guides us into the world of these information-based groups and why you need them. He shares tips for finding the right association group that can help you throughout your business growth and further explains the things y...

While the legalization of marijuana has led to many benefits for patients in need, it also spun out a number of bad effects like substance abuse. Not uncommon in the state of Colorado, substance abuse has caused a lot of accidents throughout the years. Maria Loya , Director and Owner of La Trenza Counseling, Inc. in Commerce City Colorado, strongly believes that marijuana substance abuse should no...

Are you just starting out in the cannabis business? In this episode, host, Anthony Frischknecht, talks about some of the essential facets of selling cannabis that new business owners need to know. He lays down the importance of understanding the people, the extraction companies, and the manufacturers you trust to grow your cannabis. Hear Tony’s discussion on knowing how to source out your produce,...

Being an entrepreneur comes with big challenges. You are fully responsible of turning those challenges into opportunities to achieve your goals. Award-winning inventor and philanthropist Garyn Angel has faced more than his share of challenges and made it back up to create the best services in his business. In this episode, Garyn talks about the entrepreneurship mindset and how he managed to connec...

In this episode, host Anthony Frischknecht , the author of From Black Market To The Man ,  gives us a quick rundown into starting a cannabis business. Starting this business as a challenge to himself, Tony was eventually able to grow it and is now running two dispensaries with an annual revenue of $6.5M in sales. Listen to this podcast as Tony shares what to expect and what to do when starting you...

Picking the right business is very important to achieve success. Today, Anthony Frischknecht talks about the importance of choosing the cannabis business that fits you. Building the right business is all about knowing who you are and picking the one that fits your personality and talents. Listen to this podcast episode as Tony helps us figure out which cannabis business best suits us. Love the sho...

One of the biggest hurdles among entrepreneurs in starting a business is finding the financial startup capital. In this episode, host, Anthony Frischknecht, talks about this hurdle and gives understanding about the finances needed to build your business. While sharing his own experience, he taps into the overhead expenses entrepreneurs also need to consider along with their own personal finances t...

Choosing a place to put up your cannabis business is not as simple as it seems. In this episode, Anthony Frischknecht provides a guide on knowing and understanding the location regulations. He shares what he does when looking into a place for your business, checking not only the locality but the states around as well. Letting us in on the possible worst-case scenarios, Anthony shows the importance...

Are you planning to grow and produce your own cannabis supply or venture in this growing industry? If your answer is yes, Nicolas Botti gives you the right guidance for starting your own plantation. Today, Anthony Frischknecht interviews Nicolas as he shares his story on how he started Grow With Jane . He talks about his hopes about the future of cannabis being welcomed by the law in Argentina. Wo...

Keeping up with the laws can be very challenging. That is why it is important to seek professional advice from an attorney when it comes to building your business. This also hold true for the cannabis industry. Today, Anthony Frischknecht shares with us some of his experiences and tips on hiring an attorney. It is valuable to have someone you can seek advice from any time you need it. Listen to th...

There is a lot of progress in the cannabis industry, and more and more people are starting to respect and change the image of a typical cannabis patient and business owner. In this episode, Anthony Frischknecht talks about this change. The future of the cannabis industry is bright, and now is the best time to get into the business.  Listen to this podcast episode to discover Tony’s insights into t...

Many cities across America have been welcoming cannabis into their legal doorsteps. However, despite such welcome, there are still complexities you need to understand regarding the rules and regulations surrounding its use. In this episode, Anthony Frischknecht interviews Amanda Ostrowitz, who founded RegsTechnology and its current product, CannaRegs , as a tool to aid attorneys, business people,...