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Simplifying compliance for the cannabis industry with Kyle Sherman, CEO of Flowhub. This episode we talk with the CEO of Denver-based inventory management and POS platform for dispensaries that just launched the first-of-its-kind Stash App, a simple mobile application custom-built to streamline dispensary operations, maximize efficiency, and reduce inventory management cycles all from the palm of...

Leading recruiting platform in the cannabis industry with Karson Humiston Founder & CEO of Vangst. Our next guest is the CEO of the leading recruiting platform in the cannabis industry. She was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 lists. Since launching in 2016, this platform has connected more than 10,000 people with jobs at over 650 leading cannabis businesses around the US. Women are mak...

Vape devices and the issues in the market with Corey Mangold, Co-Founder & CEO of Orchid Essentials. Our guest’s company is addressing many of the issues that they personally encountered using vape devices on the market. With so many different vaping options to choose from these days, how can you know if you’re getting the best vape experience? Vape pens consist of two pieces, a battery, and a...

Sophisticated culinary cannabis experience with Acclaimed New York City chef Ron Silver. Ron is Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Azuca, and Chef and Owner of New York City restaurant Bubby’s, a renowned dining institution for nearly three decades. With chef-quality taste, Azuca allows for faster onset, enabling patients to medicate accurately and effectively. In continuation of his mission...

Desert greenhouse cultivation with Michael Sassano Founder and CEO of Solaris Farms. Michael says they have the largest and most advanced cannabis greenhouse operations ever. Solaris provides state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, greenhouse design services, operations management services, brand campus hosting, incubation & consulting services, and investment opportunities for the cannabis i...

Insuring cannabis businesses with TJ Frost, U.S. Cannabis Segment Leader for Hub International. Our next guest works for one of the first firms to create a practice dedicated entirely to insuring cannabis businesses. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, in...

Bringing complete control to the cannabis finishing process with Jane and David Sandelman of Cannatrol. Our next guests are a husband and wife team. This summer the launch of a patent-pending Dry/Cure System, set to be the first-ever to bring technology, science, and bringing complete control to the cannabis finishing process. The Cannatrol Dry/Cure system is available for large-scale and commerci...

Cannabis represents an industry of health and wellness with Autumn Shelton Owner and CFO from Autumn Brands. My next guest was once quoted to say, Cannabis represents an industry of health and wellness whether you utilize its benefits for medical or recreational purposes. As awareness grows, people are finding out just how incredible this under-appreciated plant can be for themselves, family, and...

Being a brand enabler in the cannabis industry with Kyle Kazan Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO – California Cannabis Enterprises, Inc. My next guest is a former Torrance Police Officer (LA County) in South Central LA during the LA riots. He is also a former special education teacher now turned businessman, who co-founded Beach Front Properties, LLC, which has more than $2 billion of assets under man...

Where Christians go to educate themselves about CBD with Natalie Gillespie, Editor-in-Chief, God’s Greenery. This episode we talk about how many people who follow their faith in Christianity but are hesitant to adopt CBD into their daily lives because of its association with cannabis. God’s Greenery brings the faith community together to explore the benefits of CBD while empowering churches to kee...

Brand building against the largest beer and beverage companies with Michael Hayford, CEO of Lighthouse Strategies. This episode we learn about a company that has placed itself firmly in a race for large-scale brand building against the largest beer and beverage companies in the world. A report from Zenith Global stated that Americans spent $89 million on cannabis beverages in 2018. That same repor...

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation with Robert Coale, Board of Directors, Marijuana Company of America. This episode we talk to a board member of an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation. Marijuana Company of America Completes Agreement for Cannabis Extraction, Distribution and Delivery Licenses. MCOA has officially acquired a 20% ownership interest in Natural Plant Extract of California...

Number one premium vape pen brand in California with Allison Luvera Head of Marketing at Kurvana. The number one premium vape pen brand in California unveiled new product innovations including a full-spectrum CBD line, disposables, and new hardware technology. My guest is a Luxury industry expert with 12+ years of experience developing and implementing impactful omnichannel sales and marketing str...

The largest legal cannabis market with Adam Coates, Chief Commercial Officer at WestLeaf. North America will become the largest legal cannabis market, worth $47.3B by 2027 -- emerging at the forefront of that growth. This vertically integrated cannabis retailer has had a flurry of M&A and retail expansion news and continues to cement its position as a leader in the market. Westleaf is a vertic...

Sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company with BJ Carretta, Head of Marketing at Omura. This episode we talk about this sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company who claims that their new vaporizer will change the way users consume marijuana forever. Omura introduces a proprietary “heat-not-burn” technology which strikes the delicate balance of heating the who...

Will Illinois be the next big market for Cannabis with Jonathan Loiterman, Chairman & CEO at Green Star Growing, LLC. Today we talk about what many of the cannabis markets are keeping their eyes on. My guest is an Oregon-licensed cannabis grower, processor, and wholesale who firmly supports cannabis legalization and social justice in Illinois, but sees major flaws in this approach. He’s been f...

A multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform with Edward Fields, CEO of DionyMed Brands. Today we talk to the CEO of a multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform, with the ability to serve the cannabis markets through two efficient distribution platforms & they produce a wide variety of brands and products and sell both direct to consumer (delivering t...

Opportunity Zones with Tim McGraw, Canna-Hub CEO and Founder. Opportunity Zones are an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Localities qualify as Opportunity Zones if they have been nominated for that designation by the state and that nomination has been certified by the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury via...

The number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State with John Gorst, CEO of Ionic Brands. We talk to the CEO of the number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State and they are expanding rapidly. John Gorst has been chairman and CEO of IONIC since 2017. Over a 29-year career prior to IONIC he built, led and sold four technology companies with...

Expansive and closed loop ecosystem in cannabis with James Pakulis, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransCanna Holdings Inc. Today we talk to a pioneer of the cannabis industry and one of the most knowledgeable and successful players in the state of California. Mr. Pakulis has three decades of experience working with public and private entrepreneurial companies in a variety of emerging an...

Helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands with Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding. we talk to a marketing professional with more than 25 years of experience in branding, advertising, market research and more. She is now focused on helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Jennifer grew up working in her family’s...

The Cannabis Viking with Steve Gormley, CEO & Board Director for International Cannabrands. Today we speak with a 20-year veteran in international business who is often referred to as The Cannabis Viking. We’re going to talk about the growing trend toward US-Canada cross border consolidation in the cannabis industry. The Company's business model is to generate revenue from cannabis cultiva...

Educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD with Brian Baum, CEO CANNOVIA. Welcome to Blunt Business, this episode we talk to the President of a brand new company. For the many people choosing a more organic, holistic approach to their health, beauty and overall wellness, CBD has become the answer. CANNOVIA's mission is to educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD and deliver these...

Exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis with Doug Poretz, High Growth Communications. Doug is here to tell us about High Growth Communications, an agency with a full suite of communications services exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis. The cannabis industry has mass appeal and political clout as it walks the corridors of power, and can now call on a newly formed integrate...

Bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry with Andrea Brooks, CEO, and co-founder of SAVA. Today, we talk to the founders of a LGBTQ+ woman-founded, Bay Area-based company that supports woman-owned businesses. Sava has partnered with some of the greatest brands in cannabis with the plan of bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry. Advertising Inquiries:...