This is a breaking news edition of In The Weeds with Jimmy Young. Joined by the political director of NORML is Washington DC Morgan Fox. More than 54% of the votes cast paved the way for another state to go legal. Now what?
In 1973, Oregon was the first state in the union to decriminalize cannabis, in 2014 they became the fourth to legalize it, but now that it's an open adult use market, it's been a struggle to grow a business let alone grow the plant. Now with the merger of two business associations, the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon (CIAO), Oregon advocates are hopeful this will be the first step towards positive economic change. Marianne Cursetjee of Alibi, Myron ...
There are few people in the cannabis industry who can match the passion and energy of Gary George from New Jersey hosting the biggest cannabis business trade shows in person an on line. Oct. 5-6 is the next one in Newark, NJ. Gary and Jimmy touch on quite a few topics facing businesses in the cannabis industry. Gary calls himself a digital marketing ninja after 20 years of creating success marketing strategy.
Meet the Pill Man, the Beard Brothers, Medible Xtracts, and the Onehitoneda guy, PCM founder Jimmy Young took in this five year old cannabis celebration for the first time at the Spencer Fairgrounds in Spencer Massachusetts.
On In The Weeds with Jimmy Young this week, @Scott Jordan of the Alternative Finance Network. While the world sees doom and gloom in the cannabis industry, prices plummeting, interest rates rising, no access to capital, you won't get that negativity from Scott. If you are in the lending business, things are booming! Just ask Scott Jordan of the Alternative Finance Network. He's been doing deals in this space for years, and now it's just a bit more challenging with rising interest rates and tradi...
You have to give cannabis attorneys credit, most of them want you to know that they are cool and can relate to those who are enlightened by this plant medicine. Jeffrey Hoffman from New York City is one of them. Even his Linked In Profile is an image of him with his beloved New York Yankees hat, and a joint in his mouth! He calls himself a NY City cannabis insider, and he hosts a podcast show called Ask me Anything about Cannabis? On In the Weeds with JImmy Young, they talk about the changes in ...
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They might have been 3000 miles away from their base in the Emerald Trianble's Humboldt County, but Wendy Kornberg of Sunnabis Farms, and James Beurer from Organic Cultivators seem right at home in Massachusetts. They were in town as the organizers for the second annual Super Natural Organic Conference in Sturbridge Massachusetts this past weekend where a dream team of natural organic growers shared their knowledge with a group of like minded horticulturalists. Pro Cannabis Media was a proud spo...
Join us March 1st for our in person show!!!! https://www.eventhi.io/event/in-the-weeds---live-from-the-summit--7501 One of the longest established growers, and policy advocates to come out of Boston, Massachusetts is Kim and Jon Napoli. Kim was recently named to the Board of Directors for the Marijuana Policy Project after her impact on reform at the state and Federal Level. Jon is the proprietor of the Boston Gardener, the city's oldest grow and hydroponic supply stores. Both have interests in ...
Former pro football player Eric Martin joins Alaina Pinto and Shari Berman for a candid conversation about cannabis. From Humboldt County growers James Beurer and Wendy Kornberg to Gary George in NJ, with stops in Massachusetts along the way. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter...go to the website... 24-7 live stream of PCM TV available on procannabismedia.com
When I am introduced to someone with a name like Phil Forde, I immediately remember the former NBA player, and North Carolina basketball legend! Alas, it was not "that" Phil Ford, but Phil Forde, which is spelled different but pronounced the same. This Phil Forde and I met at the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur conference in Newark NJ in the fall. He was representing the Feeling Fabulous Cosmetics booth.
On In The Weeds with Jimmy Young this week, two European based cannabis journalists and podcast hosts. Martin Condon from Martin’s World Podcast in Ireland, and Lex Pelger frim Cannabinoids and the People in Bordeaux France where he produces content for his own newsletter and podcast. Did you hear that Ireland is starting to move the idea of legalization in their parliament? So if you think the USA laws need to be changed, there is some movement in Europe but they are far behind the states....
As part of NECANN's & Highlife Style Show in Boxboro a few weeks ago, In The Weeds with Jimmy Young sits down with author, attorney, Dad, and Buffalo Bills fan, Sam Miserendino. Now don't think this is a children's book even though the illustrations are designed to attract those adults who like a good laugh. . It's a good parody for adults over the age of 21.
The Harvest Cup in Worcester is one of the popular cannabis trade shows every year, and this year did not disappoint. There were 16 categories being judged, and North East Alternatives continues it’s dominance at this event. This is a special In The Weeds with Jimmy Young and NE Alternatives Francesca Cserr their brand ambassador who is perfect for that part!
The Harvest Cup is a regional competition for cannabis growers and manufacturing in Worcester Massachusetts since 2017. In the Weeds Jimmy Young was on site and talked with some of the vendors involved including the Hippy Chick herself Janet McAllister who got married on Saturday on the Floor of the trade show. Also interviewed Eric Robichaud of Green Goddess Supply and the host of the Metrowest networking group, Dan Serard from Cannabis Creative Group, and Jayson Reposa from Good Feels infused ...
Over the past few episodes of In The Weeds with Jimmy Young on the road with NECANN at the Higher Lifestyle show, Jon Provost, a child prodigy actor from Hollywood, has talked with the host about his life in film, TV, and advocacy for animals. Now the two old school media veterans talk about the changes in film, and society over the decades they’ve both been involved in advocacy for cannabis. From Hollywood CA to Boston, Massachusetts, the cannabis cause has brought them together, this was one o...
On In The Weeds with Jimmy Young this week, we talk with a legendary creative TV producer and founder of Monster TV, Bill Diamond. At age 23, Bill was introduced to Jim Henson, creator of the muppets. Now 40 years plus later, Diamond is a hit at Comic Conn, and collectible shows around the nation. So what is he doing at the Cannabis Friendly High Life Style Show presented by NECANN? Last year, he created the Toking with the Dead series in order to educate the canna curious through adult humor an...
Ron T. Green also known as the Chief, is an entrepreneur, and proud to be showcasing black culture in the fashion business. He’s the CEO of Hella Black, Hella Proud, & Tribal Worldwide @Dopetribe, and wears his brand well, something the host of In The Weeds Jimmy Young needs a lesson in!
Everywhere you look in the cannabis news space these days, everyone is talking about weed and sex. What are the best strains? What does it do to your Libido? Does it enhance your pleasure with your partner, alone, or your group? These are some of the topics that are trending in the cannabis space these days. Now Pro Cannabis Media is launching a new talk show with Tanya Griffin of OOYES.love. In this special edition of In The Weeds with Jimmy Young, Tanya Griffin is joined by Dr. Mary Clifton to...
When people ask where they should go to invest in the cannabis industry, Real Estate seems to be the best for growth in this volatile industry. Whether that’s for growhouses or farms, or for licensed dispensaries, or even future social clubs, Commercial Real Estate will be required. Rob Sechrist from the Pelorus Equity Group Fund in Orange County California has been one of the leaders in this space for years. Here's his track record of accomplishments: o Leading provider of commercial real estat...
Trade shows took a beating during the covid pandemic, and now they are back in full force. The New England Cannabis Conventions run by Marc Shepard and staff has got the formula down to a science. Coming off their first successful one in New York state on August 26-27 in Albany, they head to Atlantic City NJ on September 9-10.
Throughout history, the cannabis plant has been used medicinally and vilified in the USA for . being a schedule 1 drug according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Phil Lamy is a Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Castleton University of Vermont. A nationally recognized educator on sociology and anthropology is teaching a Sociology of Cannabis course this semester, and this is another sign of normalization in the cannabis legal era. This week he’s on In The Weeds with Jimmy Young…...
1995, sounds like a long time ago, it should especially when you know the industry Jon Napoli has been operating in since that time. He is the founder of the Hempest, one of the nation's longest running cannabis businesses in the world and carries the largest selection of hemp gear on the planet at Hempest.com. Hemp or THC Cannabis is the plant that is causing a disruption in the agrarian world that could have been avoided over 80 years ago in the US when cannabis prohibition started and the pla...
Canada was the first G7 Country to Federally legalize sales, and growing of cannabis back in 2018. At that time, Cy Williams the editor and publisher of High Canada magazine was already publishing his pro cannabis publication. On this week's In The Weeds with Jimmy Young, Cy Williams and freelance writer, Debi Facey out of the Toronto area gives us an update on how the legalization and growth of cannabis has been in the USA Northern neighbors of Canada.
22 years ago, Fortune Magazine named Raymond Chang as one of the top 25 Next Generation Leaders in business. Now the serial entrepreneur is CEO of Agrify based in Billerica Massachusetts. Agrify is the most innovative provider of advanced cultivation and extraction solutions in the cannabis industry. He led their IPO to one of the most successful raises in history and Agrify continues to grow. In fact he's grown and sold companies over his entire career. He's founded major media companies, run v...
Has your Instagram account been taken down because you are in the cannabis industry? How about Facebook? Some Social Media platforms do everything they can to hinder the SEO process. Victor Karpenko has been in the SEO space for 16 years. He has a vibrant business and workforce based in Ukraine. That's right he's running his operation out of the US now and still has 75% of his staff in that war stricken country. This is my first personal interview with anyone from the Ukraine, and we all need to...
So you want to get into the cannabis business but don’t have access to start up funding? Upwise Capital is fast becoming a favorite among new entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. Even with interest rates going up, Upwise is 100% committed to finding the best and smartest way to fund your company. James Oakes is the VP of Sales for Upwise and he sat down with PCM Founder Jimmy Young for a special edition of In The Weeds, about the challenges of doing business and starting a cannabis business a fe...
Brandon Jones is the Missouri Correspondent on Weed Talk News every week, and this week, he's bringing along two principles from Illicit Gardens the #1 Brand in Missouri. David Craig from Biz Dev and Christina Osorio their Creative Director. What are the differences in the cannabis market of the Show Me State vs. the rest of the USA? What does it take to make your dispensary or strain or cultivar, the #1 in your state?
