The Ganjapreneur.com Podcast

Cannabis beverages are becoming more and more common as the industry takes shape. As a self-made expert in cannabis beverage infusions, Jake recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to discuss Cann's company history, explain how his background in mainstream finance influenced his decision to enter the cannabis space, and describe cannabis consumers' rapidly changing preferences, which have placed a new emphasis on low-dose and microdose cannabis products. For a full transcript:

Brent and Barry Walkers are the two brothers behind Dub Bros, a California-based cannabis company with a foothold in multiple state-legal marketplaces. This conversation with our podcast host TG Branfalt covers Dub Bros' early entrance to the space, the business strategies that have driven their success so far, transitioning out of the gray market as regulations come online, their push into new and burgeoning state markets, and more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/brent-barry-walker-growing-a-multi-state-cannabis-business/

Jeremy O'Keefe is the CEO of Yobi, a streamlined software platform that addresses the unique point of sale and seed-to-sale requirements of the cannabis industry. Jeremy and Ganjapreneur's podcast host TG Branfalt recently connected for a conversation about cannabis software, where many technology companies in the space have gone wrong, the importance of information security in the digital age, the advantages of using Yobi's software suite, and more! For a full transcript:

David recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to discuss the potential of Agrify's cultivation technology, the important role being played by data collection and analysis in the modern cannabis industry, his advice for entrepreneurs who are feeling overwhelmed by the advent of technology in cultivation practices, and more! For a full transcript:

For his second appearance on the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, Morgan joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss federal cannabis policy progress in 2020 and in the post-coronavirus political landscape. In this episode, Morgan shares where he thinks industry lobbyists have succeeded so far, where more progress is needed, how cannabis businesses can utilize responsible messaging to bolster the industry as a whole, and more. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/morgan-fox-lobbying-for-the-future-of-cannabis/

Catharine Dockery is a founding partner of Vice Ventures, a venture capital fund that focuses on industries typically avoided by mainstream investors. In this podcast interview, Catharine shares how she transitioned into the unique investment model, her advice for finding and building a successful brand, and more. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/catharine-dockery-how-cannabis-complements-traditional-vice-industries/

Keegan Peterson recently joined TG Branfalt, host of the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast, to share Wurk's vision for the cannabis space and to discuss major challenges and opportunities facing the industry, including high employee turnover rates, the slow but steady evolution of cannabis employee benefits, the importance of human resources and innovative payroll solutions, and more! Full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/keegan-peterson-cannabis-industry-hr-and-payroll-solutions/

Andi Novick is a New York lawyer/activist combo and Brian Farmer is co-founder of the Cannabis Conservancy — together, they have partnered to help lead New York Small Farma in its push for regenerative and sustainable cannabis farming in the state of New York. For the latest Ganjapreneur.com podcast, the two joined our host TG Branfalt to discuss New York's legalization prospects, what they hope the Empire State's cannabis industry will look like, why it's important to specifically write opportunities for small farmers and craft cannabis businesses into state legislation, and more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/andi-novick-brian-farmer-fighting-for-craft-cannabis-in-new-york/

Pamela Althoff is Executive Director of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, the state's top cannabis industry trade organization, and a former state senator. Pamela joined our host TG Branfalt for a discussion in January about the launch of Illinois' adult-use cannabis program, the legislative efforts that preceded it, the work being done by the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois to make the transition smooth for both cannabis patients and companies working in the space, how Illinois could influence even more states to legalize, and more! For a full transcript:

Chris Treville is the Co-Founder of GrowEx, a high-tech cannabis cultivation company focused on improving and innovating indoor growing systems. Chris joined our podcast host TG Branfalt recently for a conversation about GrowEx and the company's high-tech cultivation capabilities. In this interview, Chris shares the story that brought him into the cannabis space, discusses the industry's need for more advanced indoor growing systems, explains what exactly the GrowEx system is capable of and how the company's innovations could revolutionize indoor cultivation practices, and more. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/chris-treville-maximizing-efficiency-for-indoor-cannabis-cultivation/

Brian Applegarth is the CEO and founder of Emerald Country Tours, founder of the Cannabis Trail, and founder of the California Cannabis Tourism Association. Now that local social use rules have kicked in and California's legal cannabis market is fully operational, the tourism industry is intersecting with cannabis in countless ways. For his second appearance on our podcast, Brian returned to the show to provide updates on the state's cannabis tourism scene. This interview covers the latest attempts at legislation to benefit cannabis tourism, how many tourists have started to expect cannabis to be a part of their California experience, and more! Full transcript:

Benjamin Jesse is the founder of the Australian Cannabis Awards, an event that celebrates Australia's cannabis industry and highlights successful leaders in the space. For the latest Ganjapreneur.com Podcast episode, Benjamin recently joined our host TG Branfalt to talk about Australia's cannabis progress in recent years. In this interview, Benjamin explains why it was important for him to launch the awards so early into the industry's lifespan, what the legalization process in Australia is likely to look like, and more! For a full transcript:

Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's, a California medical cannabis brand that emphasizes a scientific understanding of cannabis's medicinal qualities. Mara recently joined podcast host TG Branfalt to talk about cannabis medicine, medical cannabis research developments from around the world, using data and technology to drive the medical cannabis space, how to harness the excitement surrounding this industry, and more. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/mara-gordon-data-driven-cannabis-medicine/

Chris Hagedorn is the general manager for Hawthorne Gardening Company, a business venture that provides all the cultivation needs of a state-legal cannabis operator. Chris recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt for an interview that ranges from broad entrepreneurialism to the latest federal cannabis policy developments. During their conversation, Chris discusses Hawthorne‘s status as a subsidiary to Ohio-based Scotts Miracle-Gro — the cultivation supplies powerhouse that has become a household brand throughout decades of success — and offers a unique look at his experiences coming from a more corporate environment at Scotts to the new and burgeoning cannabis space. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/chris-hagedorn-cultivation-supplies-for-the-cannabis-industry/

Marcus Pfeifer is the CEO of Homescape Pets, a natural hemp-derived pet supplements company based out of Colorado. As the latest guest to come on the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast, Marcus recently joined our host TG Branfalt for a conversation about pets, pet health, and the burgeoning hemp industry. In this interview, Marcus discusses the lack of research into cannabinoid medicines for both humans and animals, shares the story of how he and his wife decided to enter the space after seeing first-hand the benefits that CBD had for their own dog, explains the company ethos and why they are patient in pushing out new product lines, and more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/marcus-pfeifer-cbd-supplements-for-pets/

Brad Bogus is the Vice President of Marketing for Confident Cannabis, a wholesale cannabis platform that connects cannabis cultivators, laboratories, and retailers. Brad recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt for an in-depth interview ranging from cannabis journalism — Brad served nine months as general manager for The Cannabist, the once-vibrant cannabis news outlet powered by The Denver Post — to the latest discoveries regarding cannabis classification, including a new emphasis on terpene content, unique cannabinoids such as CBG and THCV, and more! Brad also shares the latest offering from Confident Cannabis, Connect, which is capable of 3D-mapping cannabis purchase and distribution trends on a national scale. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/brad-bogus-simplifying-wholesale-cannabis-connections/

Jason Ambrosino recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to talk about the New York hemp and cannabis markets, how CBD's influence has benefited countless military veterans (including Jason, himself), and more. This interview covers the public perception of hemp and cannabis and what industry operators can do to help educate the masses and break the ongoing stigma about cannabis use. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/jason-ambrosino-cbd-hemp-flower-for-veterans/

Meg Sanders is co-founder of the Canna Provisions Group — a boutique dispensary in Lee, Massachusetts — and co-owner of the successful MiNDFUL dispensary brand in Colorado. Meg recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt for an interview about cannabis dispensary management and the budding Massachusetts market. Their conversation stretches back all the way to the early days in Colorado, when Meg worked alongside lawmakers and the governor to find smart regulations for the industry and founded MiNDFUL, one of the state's early dispensaries, to the eventual founding of Canna Provision Group, a boutique adult-use dispensary in Lee, Massachusetts. Tune in to the interview for advice on assembling a powerhouse cannabis management team, how to treat your patients and customers, and a whole lot more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/meg-sanders-compassionate-dispensary-management/

Steve DeAngelo — who is is nothing short of a cannabis industry icon, having co-founded Harborside, Steep Hill Labs, Arcview Group, and the NCIA — recently returned to the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast for an interview with our host TG Branfalt. In this interview, Steve shares the experiences that led to his entry to the cannabis movement and eventually the professional cannabis space. From his earliest advocacy efforts, toking up in front of the White House at the annual 4th of July smoke-in, to the modern industry's launch following California's historic medical cannabis legalization, Steve shares the inspiration behind Harborside and explains how the birth of that now-iconic business led also to the founding of Steep Hill Labs (the nation's first cannabis testing lab), the National Cannabis Industry Association (the industry's first trade organization), and eventually the Arcview Group. He also shares stories of grappling with the reality of doing business in a post-prohibition landscape despite the thousands

Morris Beegle is the president and co-founder of We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA), an umbrella of pro-hemp brands that includes hemp industry networking extravaganza The NoCo Hemp Expo. Morris recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt for a discussion covering all things industrial hemp. In this interview, Morris talks about NoCo Hemp Expo's founding and rapid success and the myriad industrial applications of the hemp plant, which include biodegradable plastics, eco-friendly construction materials, and even hemp-based carbon nanosheets for use in supercapacitors. Morris also shares the stories and inspiration behind some of his other hemp companies, including an upcoming line of hemp guitars, and more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/morris-beegle-the-robust-future-of-industrial-hemp/