Periodic Effects: Cannabis Business Podcast

Cannabis 2.0 is the new buzz word for the next “Wave” of evolution in cannabis markets. Will corporate cannabis dominate the industry? Will governments put up huge barriers to entry with regulations? How are patents currently being used in cannabis? We discuss these topics with Ruth Fisher, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Cann Dynamics and Author of “The Medical Cannabis Primer”. Link to Senior Cannabis Use Resources from Periodic edibles Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else. Link to Periodic Contact Page

Will Unions become widespread in cannabis and what are the Benefits & Costs to Unionization? We had Emma Chasen back on to dive deeper into Labor Unions in the cannabis industry and what they could mean for Cannabis Employees and Business Owners. List for Hemp CBD Caramels

Dispensaries have seen sales increase since being deemed essential businesses - but the budtenders working on the frontlines are at risk, and many aren’t finding the support they need. Our guest is Emma Chasen, Cannabis Educator & Co-Founder of Eminent Consulting. Emma shares what she’s hearing about the impacts of COVID-19 from budtenders around the country to highlight what dispensary owners & managers can do to support their teams during the pandemic. Access Eminent’s Cannabis Education Resources on Althea Solutions. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else. Link to Periodic Contact Page

Seniors stand to gain the most medical benefits from cannabis use - but they’ve also dealt with the most stigma against marijuana in their lifetimes, often making them reluctant to try cannabis. In this swapcast, Wayne discusses cannabis & hemp with Dr. Joe Casciani of the Living to 100 Club radio show, explaining the science behind cannabis’s role in supporting healthy aging in simple terms for seniors & caretakers. Link to Living to 100 Club Resources and Radio Show. Link to Periodic edibles Senior Resources Webpage for older adults curious about Cannabis. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Resource Links 1. Sublingual vs Oral Consumption Infographic 2. Nancy’s Medical Cannabis Story 3. Living to 100 Club - Live Friday 04/17/20 at 2pm The COVID-19 outbreak raises concerns about smoking, vaping & lung health. As cannabis consumers, should we be looking for other consumption methods to protect our lungs? We discuss the benefits and unique effects of sublingual cannabis consumption so you can give your customers more smoke-free options during the coronavirus pandemic. Link to [Periodic Budtender Sessions] FB Group Article Discussed [1] “Severe COVID-19 Infections More Likely In Marijuana Smokers And Vapers” by Fresh Toast

State cannabis markets see a lot of change when transitioning to a recreational market. The Hemp Industry has been experiencing this on a national level since the 2018 Farm Bill passed and legalized CBD across the country! Our guest is Chase Hubbard, Senior Analyst on Hemp at The Jacobsen. We cover a big picture view on the Hemp & CBD markets while discussing the Coronavirus impacts on export and international trade. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else. Link to Periodic Contact Page

The cannabis buyer landscape is changing fast! More and more people are ordering cannabis online from dispensaries while they quarantine during the Coronavirus. Our guest is Cam McNeeley, Co-Founder & COO of Moss Crossing. We discuss how 90% of their sales are now coming from online purchases, and what it takes to deliver a solid buyer experience. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else. Link to Periodic Contact Page

How does cannabis consumption affect our lungs and respiratory health? Should we not smoke cannabis during the Coronavirus outbreak? Our guest is Robert Litman, Founder of The Breathable Body. We discuss the questions above and breathing habits to strengthen your immune system during these uncertain times. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else. Link to Periodic Contact Page

As new States come online and we move closer to Federal Legalization, the chaos of cannabis business doesn’t seem to be settling down. This environment creates a challenge for Dispensaries wanting to develop standards and best practices. Our guest is Abby Stoddard, PharmD, Founder of Client Centered Network. Abby saw the difference a well trained staff and dedicated management can make in a pharmacy. We discuss what cannabis needs to borrow (and not borrow) from the pharmacy model. Link to Contact Page for feedback Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Thus far, cannabis businesses have been deemed “essential” and sales have actually increased over the past few weeks, but will it remain that way? There’s no doubt the Coronavirus will impact the cannabis industry! But in what way? We spent the week talking to as many Dispensaries & Customers as possible, and compiled this talk to cover the biggest topics of concern at this time. Link to Periodic effects Contact Page

Big Question on people's minds, how will the Coronavirus affect my cannabis business or job? Whether it’s a Dispensary, Grower, Product Maker or Ancillary Business, there is no clear answer at this time, but there are some trends and insights we can use to “predict”. Our guest, Brock Binder, operates multiple cannabis companies in different verticals of the industry. He shares his current game plan for riding this storm to safety. Resources discussed in episode: OLCC Cannabis Petition (fast, e-sign & share if you’re in Oregon) Society for Human Resource Management Pe Email List Signup (weekly insights we don’t share anywhere else) Link to Contact Page for feedback

As Big Ag works to patent, own and control cannabis, what will be the outcome? In this podcast series we discuss “Cannabis farmers scramble to protect heirloom seeds from Big Ag” from Leafly by David Bienenstock. Link to Dale Hunt article on Cannabis Farmers vs Big Ag Link to Contact Page for feedback on series Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Episode for cannabis business owners and entrepreneurs. Like other highly regulated industries, cannabis is a difficult industry to operate in - but add the 280E tax code on top of that, and being triumphant can be a steep uphill battle! We discuss the financial obstacles companies face and estimate rules of thumb for Gross Margin and Net Profit to be successful.
 Link to Periodic effects Contact Page Article Discussed [1] “Advice on 280E for marijuana executives: Settle in lieu of fighting with the IRS” from Marijuana Business Daily

A series not just for Budtenders. Many cannabis consumers who know about minor cannabinoids probably assume that they have no noticeable effect on the experience - but science is now discovering that some of these compounds do just that! We’ll dive deep on the minor cannabinoids thought to cause extra-energizing & extra-sedating experiences from cannabis to explore their mental effects & medical benefits. Link to [Periodic Budtender Sessions] FB Group Paper Discussed [1] “Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads” by Dr. Ethan Russo and Jahan Marcu Ph.D.

As Big Ag works to patent, own and control cannabis, what will be the outcome? In this podcast series we discuss “One man’s crusade to open-source cannabis DNA” from Leafly by David Bienenstock. Link to watch Kevin McKernan's Jamaican Lion Genome Discussion video. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Hucksters exist in every industry, and many get away with it, even getting bonuses and pay outs while the business fails. Big money has been moving into cannabis for a while now, but is it all bad? Certainly some of it is, but many big companies do good, how can you tell the difference? Our guest is Jesse Peters, Founder & CEO of Mantis Growth Investments. Jesse has plenty of experience in cannabis and the ways of big money. Listen in to see behind the curtain! Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Hucksters exist in every industry, and many get away with it, even getting bonuses and pay outs while the business fails. Big money has been moving into cannabis for a while now, but is it all bad? Certainly some of it is, but many big companies do good, how can you tell the difference? Our guest is Jesse Peters, Founder & CEO of Mantis Growth Investments. Jesse has plenty of experience in cannabis and the ways of big money. Listen in to see behind the curtain! Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

A series not just for Budtenders. Linalool & Pinene are among the most abundant terpenes in nature - we’ve inhaled lavender and pine aromas as therapeutic agents for centuries! But how can we get the most medicinal benefit from these two pleasant terpenes & how do they impact cannabis experience? We’ll cover the wide range of scientific research into Linalool & Pinene to better understand their effects. Link to [Periodic Budtender Sessions] FB Group Paper Discussed [1] “Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads” by Dr. Ethan Russo and Jahan Marcu Ph.D.

As Big Ag works to patent, own and control cannabis, what will be the outcome? In this podcast series we discuss “This company filed the first cannabis patent—and nobody knows who they are” from Leafly by David Bienenstock. Link to watch Mark Lewis’s Cannabis Pharmacology video. Link to Join Email List Community for insights we don’t share anywhere else.

Data shows that medical marijuana use is rising steadily among older adults - but the mainstream still has some lingering (and possibly outdated) concerns about cannabis use in the population that may benefit from it the most. We’ll discuss a major news outlet’s take on the topic to unpack the trend of senior cannabis use & the stigma we must still overcome to normalize its use. Link to [Periodic Budtender Sessions] FB Group Article Discussed [1] “Marijuana use is rising sharply among seniors over 65, study says, and there are serious risks” from CNN