Periodic Effects: Cannabis Business Podcast

How do you value a cannabis business? What companies in the industry have the highest chances of success? How and when should a company raise money? We answer those questions and more with our guest Patrick Rea, CEO and Co-Founder of Canopy Boulder, an accelerator investing in cannabis companies at the seed stage.

Two Articles Discussed. [1] “Why 2019 is the Year of the Terpene” by Terpenes & Testing [2] “34 Lessons in the Art of Retail” by Marijuana Venture

What is digital money? How does a transparent decentralized “bank” work? Today’s guest is Gabriel Allred, Co-Founder of Tokes Platform, a company bringing crypto currency and blockchain to the cannabis industry. We discuss the 101 basics of those technologies, then dive into how Gabriel is applying this tech to the cannabis space and how he sees it evolving over time.

The CBD infused products market continues to evolve! Today’s guest is Sarah Remesch, Founder of New Highs CBD. We discuss how Sarah launched her business in New York with a Partner in Oregon and how she adopted her design agency experience to marketing in the cannabis industry.

This episode is Wayne being interview on the Small Food Business podcast.

Today’s guest is Laurie Wolf, Founder of Laurie and MaryJane, an edible processor in Oregon. Tune in to learn how Laurie used cannabis to treat her epilepsy, wrote multiple cannabis cook books and pioneered one of the leading edible companies with her daughter-in-law. An inside look at what small batch, craft edible companies can do to not only survive but thrive in the cannabis industry. LINK to Laurie’s most recent Cannabis Cookbook

Will the FDA regulate CBD products and set the precedent for THC products? How does nano encapsulated THC work? We answer these questions and more with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Emma & Eminent may be hiring soon, discussed at end of episode.

What is nano encapsulated THC and how does it work? Will other minor cannabinoids become more popular than CBD? Do terpenes effect you the same when orally consuming versus inhaling? We answer these questions and more with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting.

A lot covered in today’s cannabis podcast. Will CBD be regulated like a drug under the FDA, like alcohol under the ATF or like a supplement? How can Chinese Medicine practices can be used to enhance cannabis products? Did a pharmaceutical company really try to trade mark the acronym “CBD”? What strain worked best to combat Crohn’s Disease? All discussed with our guest Katie Stem, CEO of Peak Extracts. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Peak is hiring, discussed at end of episode.

Cannabis education and gatherings in 50+ cities and growing! Our guest today is Aliza Sherman, CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s cannabis wellness network. What’s the driving force needed to bring cannabis to the mainstream? How do you determine and reach your target audience? Should Aliza start a “Moms who Love Fortnite” business? All and more discussed in this episode.

Will the pharmaceutical industry take over the CBD infused products market? Could CBG could be the next CBD-like cannabinoid consumers look for? Who in Oregon is leading innovation in the “craft hemp” category? All discussed with our guest Shango Los, consultant, speaker and podcast host with many years experience in cannabis, business and the science of it all. Shango Los YouTube channel and podcast Shaping Fire and "Taming THC" paper link with Dr. Ethan Russo discussed in episode.

The 2018 Farm Bill has passed, Hemp CBD is now legal, but the future results may surprise you! Our guest today is David Heldreth, Founder of Panacea Plant Sciences and Content Manager for True Terpenes. We discuss negatives of the Farm Bill and how SMBs might be pushed out in preference for the pharmaceutical model. We also discuss a cannabis growth additive David has developed to increase terpene and cannabinoid potency by engaging defense mechanisms in the cannabis plant. What can we do to prevent the Farm Bill outcome discussed in episode? The Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) is the cabinet department that oversees the FDA. Contact HHS secretary (Alex M. Azar II) who call for the hearings and other actions needed discussed in episode. LINK for the secretary of HHS

This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, marketing, what makes a successful dispensary and gaps (or opportunities) in the market. Our guest is Nicholas Erler, Co-Founder and CEO of Dreamfield, a 3rd party logistics company in the Oregon rec market. Dreamfield works with ~ 95% of the retailers in Oregon, tune in to learn how they did it.

Today’s guest is Dr. Dina, the real Nancy Botwin (from the show Weeds), Snoop Dogg’s supplier and a cannabis consultant for Chuck Lorre on Netflix’s show Disjointed starring Kathy Bates. Dr. Dina also owns and operates multiple companies in the space and started freedomgrow.org a non-profit raising money to release prisoners locked up for past cannabis crimes. We discuss the recreational market transition in Cali and what it’s like running a vertically integrated business. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Hiring in Cathedral City, discussed in episode.

Back with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting for another Science of Cannabis podcast. This episode focuses on the 2018 Farm Bill, how you can tell the difference between indoor and outdoor cannabis, sales techniques for budtenders and how cultured high-purity cannabinoids from yeast could disrupt the industry!

If you’re living in a State that recently legalized a medical or recreational cannabis program, this episode is for you! This episode focuses on legalization in Michigan, community initiatives, political and research involvement, and the business landscape of a State going from a grey market to a legalized cannabis market with clear regulations. Today’s guest is Lisa Conine, the Community Outreach Coordinator with Om of Medicine, a cannabis “provisioning center” in Michigan.

This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, product market fit, branding and how our guest has gotten 80% of Oregon Dispensaries to work with him. Our guest is Spencer Mullen, Founder and CEO of Pharmers Market. Spencer has started multiple dispensaries, grow operations and is now focusing his attention on Pharmers Market. We discuss his journey and how he arrived here. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Pharmers Market is looking to hire as they grow, discussed in episode.

Wayne on the Stories in Business podcast hosted by Tom Wickstead. Tom wanted to learn more about the cannabis business in the US as the UK in Europe is working to implement a medical program. Tom is based in the UK, and he titled this episode "Cannabis Business 101"

Our guest is Jane West. This episode focuses on founding Women Grow, scaling a community based organization, starting a glass wear line with Grav Labs and growing a product line of CBD Coffee & Capsules. Jane has an interesting cannabis journey as her story unfolds across multiple segments.

This episode focuses on the double edged sword of legalization, hosting a podcast on the history of cannabis and many more cultural topics. David is the author of How to Smoke Pot (Properly) and co-creator of the podcast Great Moments in Weed History. Previously, he served as Head of Content at HIGH TIMES and was a columnist and video producer with VICE Media. David has more experience in cannabis than most and we discuss his perspective after serving the plant for over 15 years. LINK to recommended book Smoke Signals