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 strategies in partnership with the world's most powerful brands. Kurvana is setting itself apart from o...
Aug 09, 2019•36 min
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 vertically integrated cannabis company focused on innovative retail experiences and engaging cannabis bran...
Jul 31, 2019•47 min
The Maybach of marijuana with Nishant Reddy Founder & Managing Partner NMR Capital & Founder and Managing Partner Satya Capital/ CEO and Co-Founder of A Golden State. We talk about a company that is providing customers with “the most expensive cannabis flower on the market.” A Green Entrepreneur article proclaimed “At $80 per an eighth of a jar, A Golden State is like the Maybach of marijuana.” Him and his partner, master cultivator Robert Masterson “wanted to create a company that would...
Jul 31, 2019•30 min
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 whole flower without burning it. This is said to combine the innovative benefits of vaping with the rit...
Jul 31, 2019•35 min
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 their own products in certain markets) as well as to dispensaries. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
Jul 24, 2019•33 min
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 his delegation of authority to the Internal Revenue Service. Roughly 8,700 communities, or 12 perce...
Jul 24, 2019•40 min
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 market values up to $600 million. Gorst, as the largest early investor in IONIC, has led its growth...
Jul 24, 2019•37 min
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 following this story closely. Prior to Green Star, he was an attorney for nearly a decade for the Chi...
Jul 24, 2019•47 min
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 and high growth sectors. He was formerly the President and a Director of Lifestyle Delivery Systems In...
Jul 17, 2019•38 min
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 regionally-famous Polish Sausage business learning early-on the power of a brand that forms emotiona...
Jul 17, 2019•33 min
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 cultivation, brands ranging from flower to edibles and from THC to CBD, oil extraction, ancillary products and ...
Jul 17, 2019•48 min
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 integrated communications agency to help gain market share, while also navigating the regulatory environment ...
Jul 10, 2019•53 min
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 benefits through the development of appealing, effective and easy to use products that fit all lifestyl...
Jul 10, 2019•40 min
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: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 07, 2019•38 min
Cutting edge technology in cannabis with Dr. John Oram, CEO/Founder of NUG. Today we are joined by Dr. John Oram of NUG Inc. NUG is an Oakland-based, vertically-integrated cannabis company with strong historical growth and performance. From its cutting edge technology to its award-winning products and dedication to community involvement, the company is comprised of true creators, innovators, and pioneers, taking pride in their craft in an organic and efficient style that sets the industrywide st...
Jul 03, 2019•35 min
FDA Hemp Bill Implementation Roundtable with Michelle Lee Flores, Esq., Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, and Joy Beckerman. The Food and Drug Law Institute reported that The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) marked a watershed in the regulation of cannabis in the United States. While the crop remains highly regulated, the law makes hemp production and distribution legal under federal law and establishes a framework of shared oversight by federal, state, and Indian tribe authorities. The 2...
Jul 01, 2019•59 min
A solution to control devices through an application with Seedo CEO Zohar Levy. Today, we speak with the CEO of a high-tech company providing the world's first fully automated and controlled indoor growing machines for the pesticide-free cannabis and agricultural markets. Seedo Corp. designs and develops electronic technology solutions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 01, 2019•39 min
A real power broker in the Cannabis industry with Steve White, CEO, Harvest Health and Recreation. Today we talk to a real power broker in the Cannabis industry, the CEO of one of the largest multi-state operators in the USA. Harvest Health and Recreation closed on a definitive agreement to buy Verano Holdings for $850 million in an all-stock deal, marking the largest US cannabis deal to date. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Jun 26, 2019•31 min
The largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States with Michael Yorke, Director, and CEO of CROP Infrastructure Corp. Today we talk with the owners of the largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States. Mr. Yorke began his career in the financial sector with the Royal Bank of Canada in 2001. He subsequently served as an active trader and value investor for the last 14 years. He went on to provide consulting services to several publicly traded companies in addition...
Jun 26, 2019•32 min
Helping connect cannabis merchants with Ken Ramirez, CEO, and Co-Founder of Alt Thirty-Six. Today we talk about digital payments and compliance helping connect cannabis merchants with vendors, suppliers, and consumers by settling transactions in real-time. As a distinguished academic, Ken is in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Business Administration. His dissertation research focuses on payment transaction strategies that will expose a major source of profit leakage and operational...
Jun 26, 2019•30 min
The most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts with Sam Jurist, CEO & Co-Founder, SHO Products. Today we talk about the future of DIY cannabis extraction technology with the CEO of an LA-based company focused on building industry-leading technology in solventless extraction. Solventless extractions are considered to be the most enjoyable, highest quality, and the most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts. Even better, all the solventless extraction techniques can be performed at home wi...
Jun 19, 2019•34 min
The first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world with Aaron Riley, CEO of CannaSafe. Today we talk with the CEO of the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world, and the #1 accredited cannabis testing lab in California. CannaSafe was the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world. CannaSafe has established itself as one of the most trusted names in safe cannabis. Being the first accredited Cannabis lab in the world has its advantages, also being chosen by High Times is also an honor w...
Jun 12, 2019•32 min
The Ultimate Guide to Marijuana Use and Insurance for 2019 with Nick DiUlio, an analyst for insuranceQuotes.com. The past decade has been undeniably transformative for U.S. marijuana laws. Not since the era of Prohibition has the United States wrestled so broadly and intensely with the cultural, judicial, and economic implications of legalizing a formerly illegal substance. And while the push to reform state marijuana laws continues sweeping the country with unambiguous fervor a late-2018 Gallup...
Jun 12, 2019•45 min
The emergence of VR technology in the cannabis industry with Michael Chandler from Third Eye Visuals. Today on this episode we’re going to learn about 3-dimensional virtual tours, allowing customers to come right into a business' space from the comfort of their own home or mobile device. My guest creates models of dispensaries or any other type of space to show off online in what is explained as a very unique marketing use. Third Eye Visuals was created with the idea that emerging technology wit...
May 21, 2019•34 min
One of the fastest growing CannaTech companies with Jeffrey Harris, CEO and Founder of Springbig. Today, we learn about an innovator in loyalty marketing technology, who recently announced that it reached a five million customer milestone, establishing the company as one of the fastest growing CannaTech companies in the cannabis industry. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 03, 2019•38 min
The new out of state patient program with HEALTH Executive Director Pedro Haro. Hawai’i is now allowing visitors to access the state’s world-class medical cannabis program, and online registration is officially open for out of state patients to apply for medical cannabis cards in advance of their trip to paradise. Here to talk about the new out of state patient program is Pedro Haro, Executive Director of the state’s trade association for licensed dispensaries (HEALTH aka Hawai’i Educational Ass...
May 03, 2019•40 min
The finest full spectrum hemp derived CBD and CBG with Rod Wolterman, Founder & Chairman, Hemptown. Today, we focus on the rich soils of Southern Oregon’s Emerald Triangle where Hemptown is producing some of the finest full spectrum hemp derived CBD and CBG. Rod Wolterman founded Hemptown’s Oregon Operation in 2016. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 03, 2019•32 min
The preeminent Canadian investment issuers working in the cannabis market with Shay Shnet, CEO & Director. Nabis Holdings and Mark Krytiuk. President, Nabis HoldingsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, 58 percent of Americans support legal cannabis. Whether it's for pain relief, health benefits, or alternatives to traditional medicine, more and more people are starting to incorporate cannabis into their daily lives. We speak to a team of entrepreneurs running one of the preeminent Canadian inv...
Apr 29, 2019•40 min
The future of the edibles industry with Erik Knutson, co-founder of Keef Brands and the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CanCore Concepts Inc. Today, we talk about the industry from research and innovation to the future of the edibles industry. Erik was in the construction biz based in his home of Boulder, Colorado. Then came the Great Recession in 2008 and the housing bubble. He went with jumping into the cannabis industry in beverages. Now Erik has answered why he decided to create a ca...
Apr 29, 2019•43 min
The initiative to provide high standards in our industry. Today, we are joined by Marielle Weintraub. She is the Strategic Business Development Director for the Hemp Initiative at Eurofins Food Integrity and Innovation, formerly Covance Food Solutions. She is a founding board member and the current President for the US Hemp Authority and we are going to talk about an announcement recently made by the Hemp Authority. The actual certification program is the initiative to provide high standards in ...
Apr 29, 2019•36 min
