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This week we are joined by Adam Young Development Officer for Realm of Caring to discuss :  How Realm provides Support for those in Need Powerful customer stories and the heroes guiding them  How they are helping change the Cannabis Stigma      About Realm of Caring : Through research and education,  Realm of Caring (RoC) is facilitating the mainstream acceptance of cannabinoid-based therapies and...

This week we are joined by Vince Ning CEO & Co-Founder of Nabis to discuss : How Nabis is providing liquidity to the cannabis market California Cannabis Challenges Nabis Amazon-like business model    Vince C. Ning, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Nabis Vince is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Nabis , the leading licensed cannabis wholesale platform, supplying half a billion dollars worth of products per year by r...

This week we are joined by Kim Stuck Founder and CEO of Allay Consulting to discuss What is the difference between being  certified and compliant Number # 1 reason Cannabis operators are likely to fail  Do you need EuGMP & how to be ready for federal legalization And so much more With offices in Colorado and Oregon, Allay Consulting guides companies through the hazards of the budding cannabis and...

This week we are joined by Ashley Reynolds President and Co-Founder Elmore Mountain Therapeutics to discuss TED TALKS Pioneering change for Women Vermont's Cannabis Market  And so much more Ashley is a dedicated cannabis advocate, a proud Vermonter, & the CEO of EMT Ashley and her husband Colin established EMT in May of 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief...

This week we are joined by Jason Wild Chairman of TerrAscend to discuss : New Jersey Cannabis Terrascend's east coast  strategy  Interstate commerce  and so much more  About TerrAscend: TerrAscend is a global cannabinoid company that delivers new and innovative products, formulations, and brands focused on the needs of patients and consumers. In New Jersey, we are working to maximize positive impa...

This week we are joined by Natalie Katz and Wayne Nasby of Ocean Groves Ventures to discuss Israel researched backed medical trials  Big Pharma's view of Cannabis Challenge of Education/ Marketing Misinformation And so much more Ocean Grown Ventures mission is to shape the cannabis industry with revolutionary Research & Development through international scientific partnerships and pharmaceutical g...

This week we are joined by Matt Melander President of Levia to discuss Levia Story from Origin to exit to Ayr Wellness How they navigated challenges in a new product category  Alcohol vs Infused Beverages And so much more https://levia.buzz/ https://www.instagram.com/leviabrands/ https://twitter.com/leviabrands https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-melander-320b6250/ Levia uses a proprietary technol...

This week we are joined by Emily Paxhia Co-founder of Poseidon Asset Management to discuss Poseidon value add approach  Undervalued assets in Cannabis  A surprising state she has her eye on And so much more   https://twitter.com/empax1 https://www.poseidonassetmanagement.com/ About Poseidon  Poseidon was founded by siblings Emily & Morgan Paxhia in 2013 , making their first fund one of the longest...

This week we are joined by Josh Smith, President of Telic Labs. We break down the importance of working closely with your Cannabis Lab and how they are often overlooked as a valuable partner.  We discuss: Challenges Testing Labs face & Reverse Engineering the results. The Importance of in-house testing for Cannabis Operators  Why Potency shouldn’t be King anymore' About Josh Smith President of Tel...

This week we are joined by the CEO of the Parent Company Troy Datcher, Troy joins us to discuss his first few days, Parents Companies purpose and  Portfolio of Brands Jayz and Roc Nation  Making the leap from Clorox to Cannabis Troy Datcher represents the first time a Black CEO has lead a major public U.S. cannabis organization. Previously in his career he served as Senior Vice President and Chief...

This week we were joined by Oren Schauble President of Unrivaled Brands to break down their unique strategic approach to the Cannabis Industry We discuss  California Competitive Cannabis Market  Process of acquiring and merging another company into your organization. How Unrivaled Brands utilizes R&D to test new products categories    About Unrivaled Brands : Unrivaled (Unrivaled Brands Inc) is th...

This week we were joined by Otha Smith Founder of Tetegram to break down the Cannabis App that is helping consumers make better purchasing decisions.  We discuss Helping consumers select the right Cannabis Product How documenting product-specific characteristics will change our buying behavior  Data, trends, terpenes and so much more    Tetragram is a mobile platform positioned to be the “Yelp of...

This week we are breaking down behind the scenes look at when Canada legalized Cannabis and the forward look to global trade negotiations.  We discuss: How Canadians legalization violated international treaties Why Consumption Lounges could be a massive opportunity  How future global regulations might not include the United States    About Nathan Mison: Nathan Mison is a Founding Partner of Diplom...

This week we are breaking down franchising opportunities in the cannabinoid industry with an educational focus.   We discuss: - Transitioning from Pharma to Cannabinoid industry   - Franchising opportunity in the cannabinoid industry   - Industrial vs horticulture Hemp     Franny’s Farmacy provides safe access to high-quality hemp straight from Franny’s Farm and its growers located in the Ashevill...

About Lisa Weser As the former head of U.S. Marketing Communications at AB InBev, Lisa traded her crown as “Queen of Beers” for a new moniker: “The Cannabis Publicist.”  She established Trailblaze to bring a more sophisticated, disciplined “big CPG” approach to cannabis brand storytelling and help new players in this nascent industry find their way into the mainstream. (Plus, the “Bud Girl” pun wa...

About Lauren Wilson: Lauren Wilson is a writer who approaches her work with an appreciation that every topic is always— always —more complicated than it seems. It is in the folds of complexity, the threads of nuance and the mending of contradictions that she weaves together meaning as an author, a freelance writer and a human being.  hello@laurenmwilson.com   www.laurenmwilson.com     This show is...

Kaelan Castetter is the Managing Director of Castetter Cannabis Group  Kaelan has been in the New York hemp industry since 2015 as the founder of Sovereign Vines. Kaelan is also a co-founder of NYCGPA and helps to lead the discussion around adult-use cannabis legalization and legislative efforts. He played a key role in negotiations over the Hemp Extract Bill during the 2019 legislative session. t...

MariMed operates in every vertical of the legal cannabis business. MariMed’s operational excellence is rooted in data driven decision making powered by innovative technology & equipment at every vertical of a cannabis operation. https://marimedinc.com/ About Howard Schacter Howard Schacter has served as Chief Communications Officer of MariMed, Inc. since 2021. He brings a wealth of communications...

N2N is a boutique firm in the cannabinoid industry so we are agile and can have boots on the ground quickly and efficiently.  We have considerable internal resources that we employ but also have the network and connections to additional independent contractors for whatever job is needed. We do not have the internal hierarchy of a larger firm where politics can get involved or everything is focused...

Eric Levitt Founder of Pure Wisomds joins The Dime to discuss  Mushrooms + Cannabinoids = the future? Formulation conversations on bridging the gap between mushrooms and minor cannabinoids Quantifying CBD for a dose Expected time to experience when consuming Pure Wisdom Cannabinoids Products Challenge with CBD Industry Why cGMP matters   Learn More about Pure Wisdom  Eric Levittis the  Founder of...

How can cannabis operators stay up to date on the every changing regulations from state to state? Today, we present a solution with Dede Perkins, CEO and co-founder of ProCanna. ProCanna is a SaaS compliance, operations, and knowledge management solution for the cannabis industry. They are helping MSO's elevate their business and stay ahead of the curve.  Stream this episode to hear Overcoming fea...

Today we are talking about plant based medicine for the furry members of your family! Hosts Bryan and Kellan sit down with VETCBD founder, Dr. Tim Shu to dive into the world of CBD for pets. Stream this episode to learn more about Veterinarian CBD Animal vs human cannabis response Higher quality of life for animals Endocannabinoid System Dr. Tim Shu is the founder and chief executive officer of VE...

For Gary Santo, cannabis is all about collaboration and camaraderie which is why he focuses his business model on partnership versus competition. Tilt Holdings is setting up partnerships with the Shinnecock Nation in New York state. Passionate about social equity, CEO Gary Santo is setting indigenous entrepreneurs up for success with training, resources, and business networking. Listen to today’s...

We are starting the year off on a high note! Dive into the world of cannabis research as Bryan and Kellan talk with Nicolas Schlienz Ph. D. about his work with cannabis. Nicolas Schlienz is passionate about Eliminating health inequities and barriers to healthcare which is why he joined Realm of Caring as their Research Director. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about: Cannabis for PTSD Endoc...

Tech pioneer and industry veteran, Jeff Ragovin share his thoughts on Fyllo, cannabis software and cannabis use in professional sports. Jeff has a proven track record of leading and scaling technology platforms. Listen to today’s episode to hear: Growing cannabis companies faster with data Providing regulatory changes easily First SaaS solution for the cannabis industry The Dime is a podcast with...