Proud To Work In Cannabis

Navigating the Missouri Cannabis Market with John Pennington After a brief hiatus, Karson Humiston returns with an engaging conversation with John Pennington, the co-founder and CEO of Proper Cannabis in Missouri.  John shared his early entrepreneurial spirit, from shoveling driveways as a kid to running a business in high school and college. His transition into the cannabis industry was influence...

State of Cannabis Employment: A Deep Dive into the 2024 Jobs Report Karson Humiston discuss the release of the Vangst annual cannabis industry 2024 jobs report with   Bruce Barcott , a seasoned writer in the cannabis space, and Beau Whitney , the chief economist at Whitney Economics . The trio share insights into the current state of cannabis employment. They begin with a sense of optimism as they...

Crafting the Perfect Smoke: Inside the World of Cannabis Accessories with Bryan Gerber Karson Humiston welcomes Bryan Gerber , co-founder and CEO, of Hemper and Hara Supply, also known as the "King of Cones." The nickname stems from a Forbes article that highlighted Bryan's success in building a $75 million pre-roll empire. Both Karson and Bryan reminisce about their college days and the realizati...

Behind the Scenes of Cann Beverage: From Startup Struggles to Market Dominance Karson Humiston is joined by Luke Anderson , co-founder of Cann , where he discusses the journey of founding and growing the company. Initially, Luke reflects on the early days of Cann, highlighting the challenges and milestones of launching a microdose THC beverage in California. He shares insights into the struggles o...

"Navigating Highs and Lows with Aaron Miles: Verano's Investment Strategy Unveiled" In the latest episode of the "Proud to Work in Cannabis" podcast, listeners were treated to an engaging and insightful conversation with Aaron Miles , the Chief Investment Officer at Verano . Aaron talks to Karson Humiston about his unexpected journey into the cannabis industry, which began with a serendipitous tex...

"Navigating the Wild West of California Cannabis: A Founder's Journey" Live from MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas, Karson Humiston is joined by Dave Holmes , founder and CEO of Clade9 . The conversation kicks off with a candid discussion about Dave's early exposure to cannabis, starting from a young age due to his older brother's involvement in selling weed. Dave shares how his upbringing around drugs s...

Petalfast and the Evolution of Cannabis Distribution: A Conversation with Jason Vegotsky In this episode, CEO of Vangst, Karson Humiston, had the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Vegotsky , the visionary founder of Petalfast , a company that's revolutionizing the cannabis distribution landscape. Jason's journey is a fascinating one, and he shared insights into the challenges and triumphs of nav...

From Challenges to Opportunities: Unpacking the Cannabis Market with Delta Emerald Ventures Karson Humiston reflects on the recent CannaDataCon conference with the show's organizer, Ian Dominguez , the founder and chief investment officer at Delta Emerald Ventures . The conference, held in Miami, aimed to address the repetitive nature of cannabis conferences and to foster a space for sharing best...

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Cannabis Business with Frank Perullo  Broadcasting live from MJ BizCon in Las Vegas, Karson Humiston had the pleasure of sitting down with Frank Perullo, the co-founder of Ascend Wellness , a name that's become synonymous with success in the cannabis industry. They dove into a rich conversation about the evolution of the cannabis industry, Ascend's growth, and the...

"Building a Cannabis Business: Persistence, Leadership, and the Rebrand" Karson Humiston is live from MJBizCon in Las Vegas with and guest Nick Vita, co-founder and CEO of The Cannabist Company (formerly known as Columbia Care), to discuss the journey of building a successful cannabis business. They delve into topics such as the challenges faced in the industry, the importance of persistence and l...

Building a Cannabis Giant: Jason's Leap from Pharma to Pot In this episode of the Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast, host and fellow entrepreneur, Karson Humiston, sits down with Jason Wild, the chairman of TerrAscend one of the large publicly traded company in the cannabis industry. The episode is recorded live from MJBizCon in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conversation begins with Karson expressing adm...

The National Cannabis Roundtable Discusses Historic Recommendation to Reschedule Cannabis The team from the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR ) joins the Karson Humiston to discuss the recent historic recommendation to reschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. The episode begins with an overview of the background and context of the recommendation, including the previous speculation about...

From Assistant Store Manager to CEO: The Journey of Matt Darin in the Cannabis Industry In this episode of the "Proud to Work in Cannabis" podcast, Karson Humiston had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Darin , the CEO of Curaleaf , the largest public cannabis company in the United States. They recorded this episode live at MJBizCon, one of the biggest cannabis conferences in the industry. Matt sha...

Vangst Partners with the Cannabis Business Office to Launch a Technical Assistance Program In this episode, Karson Humiston announces a breaking partnership between Vangst and the Cannabis Business Office to launch a new program. Karson is joined by Emma Howard, the program manager of the Cannabis Business Office, and Tristan Watkins, the Deputy Director for the Business Support Division. Emma pro...

"Creating Economic Mobility in Low-Income Communities: The Urban Upbound Model" In this episode of the Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast, Karson Humiston is joined by Bishop Mitchell Taylor, the co-founder and CEO of Urban Upbound. They discuss the journey of Urban Upbound, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty in public housing neighborhoods. Bishop shares how his fathe...

Setting the Stage for MJBizCon 2023: Insider Tips with Jess Tyler Discover the insider insights you need for MJBizCon 2023 with Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue & Experience Officer at MJBiz, and host Karson Humiston ,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s . Uncover expert tips on navigating the event, including dos, don'ts, and must-see features. Don't miss out on this dynamic episode shaping your MJBizCon experie...

How Chelsea Kossower Became PuffCo’s VP of Global Expansion Dive into the extraordinary journey of PuffCo's success with Chelsea Kossower, who started as Employee #1. From humble beginnings to global expansion, Chelsea's story is a testament to dedication and innovation. Hosted by Karson Humiston, join us for an inspiring adventure in the cannabis industry. Join host Karson Humiston ,  CEO & Found...

Lessons learned while working for a startup.  Meet Claire Moloney , the first woman to work in cannabis tech and the first employee at LeafLink . Claire joins Karson Humiston to share her story and discuss her journey as LeafLink's first hire and all of the lessons she has learned along the way. Claire shares advice for other women looking to break into the cannabis industry and shares tips for ho...

Unlocking $100 Million Success in Cannabis with Mood CEO David Charles Embark on a thrilling journey with David Charles as he reveals the incredible ascent of Mood , a Delta-8 cannabis ECommerce powerhouse set to achieve a remarkable $100 million in revenue. Join host Karson Humiston ,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s in unraveling the secrets behind Mood's meteoric rise in the cannabis industry. This i...

Charting a New Course: Cannabis Legislation's Future Unveiled Explore the future of cannabis legislation with Saphira Galoob , Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable and host Karson Humiston ,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s . From the recent strides made in SAFE Banking to the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling; discover the key insights shaping the cannabis industry's future in...

Unlocking the Cannabis Industry's Secrets with Christine Hogdon Dive into the intriguing world of cannabis with Christine Hogdon, COO of Highway Cannabis, as she joins host Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst .   Discover the hidden secrets behind the high turnover rates in the cannabis industry. Gain insights into leadership, culture, and the journey of thriving amidst challenges. Produced by PodC...

Hear from the Founder & CEO of Frontier Risk, the sole cannabis technology firm to secure VC funding in 2023.  Step into the future of cannabis insurance with James Whitcomb , Founder & CEO of Frontier Risk, in this episode hosted by Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst .   Explore how Frontier Risk is reshaping the industry, tackling issues like limited capacity and data scarcity. James shares his...

Cannabis Rescheduling: Economic Boom or Bust? Expert Insights Revealed! Host Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst, dives into the Health and Human Services’ recent letter to the DEA recommending that cannabis gets reschedule to Schedule III with cannabis industry experts Jeremy Berke Founder, CEO & Chief Editor at Cultivated News , and Beau Whitney , Chief Economist at Whitney Economics . They explo...

Cannabis Trailblazer: Soc's Journey from Military to Jane Technologies Karson Humiston the CEO of Vangst ,  delves into Socrates Rosenfeld's remarkable odyssey from military service, where he flew Apache helicopters, to becoming the visionary force behind Jane Technologies in the cannabis industry. Discover how Socrates's journey unfolds, blending military precision with cannabis innovation Produc...

A Milestone Episode with Kyle Sherman, CEO & Founder of FlowHub Join host Karson Humiston the CEO of Vangst , as she celebrates 50 episodes, featuring special guest, Kyle Sherman , CEO & Founder of FlowHub. Journey through FlowHub's evolution, challenges, and triumphs as a pioneering cannabis tech company. Explore how Kyle's visionary leadership transformed struggles into profitable success. Embra...