DANK Discussions - Deep Diving into the Legal Cannabis, Hemp, CBD Industry

Being successful in the cannabis industry is a huge feat for companies aiming for it. With the various restrictions on the changing rules and regulations about cannabis, it adds difficulty for business owners to thrive and scale their businesses. This is the dilemma that Steve Makely is ready to solve. Steve Makely is the vice president of capital markets at Lineage Merchant Partners, specializing in finance and cannabis. They help clients obtain their needs with their experience in the cannabis industry. Ultimately, Steve Makely and Lineage Merchant Partners goal is to bridge the gap between capital and the cannabis industry,Through his vast experience in the finance industry as an institutional wealth manager, he is helping to create the path for small cannabis companies to reach their success by providing services such as strategic advisory. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Steve Makely's strategy for small companies to secure funds and have long-term success, evaluating a person's talent and the similarities of successful companies. Topics discussed in this episode: Steve Makely's journey to the cannabis market industryHow can Steve assist small companies in securing funding and long-term success?[5:50]Evaluating a person's talent for cultivating plants and running a business[11:57]Social equity in having a license[19:23]How does Steve's company deal with changing cannabis regulations?Separation of CBD hemp and THCSimilarities between successful companiesEstablishing a presence in the west coast marketWhat's next for Lineage Merchant PartnersSteve Makely's definition of success Contact Steve Makely on LinkedIn and learn more about Lineage Merchant Partners: https://www.lineagemerchantpartners.com/  Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.

Hemp is more than just a plant. Simply planting enriches the soil. Planting hemp has been found in studies to help remove toxins from the soil. And this is the power of the hemp plant. Tasha Mueller, a hemp farmer, wants people to know how amazing and beneficial hemp products are.Tasha Mueller is the owner and founder of R & R Farms, a premium hemp farm that uses hemp-like gold to create products that will bring smiles to customers. She desires to spread the news about the life-changing magic of hemp and the healing power of one small flower. Being a farmer is her favorite thing. Planting hemp let her see how magical it is, and talking to the customers increases her fuel to thrive and keep doing it. Just like other who believes in the power of hemp, she wants people to see the benefits of using hemp. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Tasha Mueller's love for hemp farming and how magical the hemp plant is. Topics discussed in this episode:Tasha Mueller's journey to cannabis and hemp farmTasha's transition from event planning to hemp farmingHow did Tasha build her hemp farm and company, R & R Farms?Wonders of Hemp planting to the soilStrategies for marketing R & R Farms productsChallenges her brand faces in advertising her productThe future of R & R FarmsTasha Mueller's  definition of successContact Tasha Mueller on LinkedIn, and learn more about her hemp-like gold premium products brand,  R & R Farms: https://rrfarms1904.com/  Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

Are you aware that the several cannabinoids present in hemp flower, such as CBD, CBG, and CBN, act as a nutrient or vitamin for our endocannabinoid system? When our body is deficient, processes including digestion, control of the central nervous system, brain health, and illness prevention are out of balance. The best method to support these essential processes is a regular dose of cannabinoids from foods, beverages, hemp flower products, or inhalation.Geoff Bale is the owner of Umpqua Valley Hemp. He has a wide array of knowledge in the cannabis industry. He thinks that when anything is done from the heart, good things will result from it. and that by taking care of the land, we improve our quality of life and the ecology around us.UVH's belief is that the best medication starts with the seed, which is tenderly cultivated in live, healthy soils, and that employing solely hand-tended hemp flowers from their farms enables them to control the quality of the raw materials used in their goods. They claim that the final product, which is handcrafted goods of top-shelf quality you can feel and rely on, is what distinguishes them. They also take satisfaction in doing things the right way, not the easy way.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Geoff's passion and his experiences with certain growing practices like organic farming and tips he can give other growers!Topics discussed in this episode:Where Umpqua Valley Hemp is basedGeoff's journey that led to UVHCannabis legality in different statesLarge scale gardening and its difficult learning curveKeeping your soil healthy from pestsGeoff's tips on organic farmingUVH's current goal and customer baseThe best strategies in growing your businessSupply and demand, wholesaling issues and overcoming obstaclesMarketing and getting your brand knownHow does Geoff define success?How to contact Geoff and UVHContact Geoff on his LinkedIn! You can also learn more about Umpqua Valley Hemp on their website: https://umpquavalleyhemp.com/Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.

If you've been researching all-natural alternatives to conventional medicine, you might have come across kratom and cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD and kratom are plant extracts, they work differently. Robert Varanasi, a supplement manufacturer, combines these and other high-quality ingredients to create supplements that improve people's health and well-being.Robert Johnson is the CEO of Custom Capsule Consultants. This California-based supplement manufacturer offers comprehensive production services, end-to-end product development, custom formulas, and white-label and private-label goods. He is the founder of the CBD Is a Better line of vegan soft gels and co-founded TetraLabs, where he helped create the first-ever CBD softgel supplement.Since joining the cannabinoid/supplement industry in 2006, Robert has amassed extensive expertise in various related fields, including hemp cultivation, supplement manufacturing, market research, and customer preferences.Listen to this episode to learn about Robert's wealth of cannabis industry contacts and his predictions for the sector's future.Topics discussed in this episode:Robert's background on cannabisLegitimizing plant medicine with TetraLabsWhy building trust is making productsSafer and natural alternativesCannabis's negative connotation and the paucity of relevant studiesIf questioned about cannabis, what would Robert's response be?Kratom as a stimula and a pain reliever, and its stigmaCustom Capsule Consultants, the company Robert owns, and the services they provide to their clients.Ways on how to promote your companyCustom Capsule Consultants' line of functional mushrooms  Robert's definition successContact Robert on LinkedIn or her website here! Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

Taking care of yourself requires a huge effort, and creating products to help people do it is a good business. But with such a saturated market, it is hard to compete with other brands and makes yourself stand out. That is why Melanie Kossan produces CBD-based wellness products to make a different kind of self-care and educate people about its benefits.Melanie Kossan is the Founder and CEO of Stillwater Hemp, a health and wellness company that manufactures various natural cannabinoid high-quality products. Their mission is to provide natural remedies to aid pain, anxiety, and other conditions for you to live healthily and happily.  As a leader in the Cannabinoid industry, she is motivated to educate and enlighten people about the benefits of using CBD products.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Melanie Kossan's program for educating people about cannabinoid, how controversial issues affect her businesses, and the potential solution to fight those issues.Topics discussed in this episode:How do people in Montana view the whole Cannabis IndustryMelanie Kossan's journey in creating Mountain Mama and Stillwater HempEducation about cannabinoid and their benefitsHow do issues in the industry affect her businesses?Cannabis THC and CBD industries uniting togetherStrategies to scale Stillwater HempChallenges in marketing Stillwater HempThe future plans of Stillwater HempMelanie Kossan's definition of successContact Melanie Kossanon on LinkedIn! And learn more about her health and wellness brand, Stillwater Hemp: https://www.stillwaterhemp.com/  Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.

Did you know that being transparent and clear compared to other products gives you an advantage? Did you know that affiliate marketing plays a huge role in promoting a business? These are just some of the processes that Jim had to do that contributed to the success of their CBD business.  Jim Higdon is the co-founder of Cornbread Hemp. He is also an author, writer, and journalist. He had published a book about Cornbread Mafia which kickstarted his journalism career. As a journalist, he covered all about the cannabis policy. He was able to discover some things like the dishonesty of some brands about the products they are promoting. This prompted him to start his own company together with his cousin, Eric.With the combination of skills and knowledge of the founders, they were able to establish a successful CBD business which has been growing about 300% a year.Tune in to this episode to hear more as Jim Higdon shares about the story, process, and struggles he had to go through during the establishment of Cornbread Hemp.Topics discussed in this episode:The situation of cannabis in KentuckyThe similarities of the current situation to the other statesStarting up the business, Cornbread HempThe challenges encountered in the CBD industryAffiliate marketing in the CBD industryJournalism, PR side, and its processThe changes faced over the yearsThe biggest obstacle that Jim is currently facingThe definition of successJim's future plansContact Jim Higdon on LinkedIn & Twitter. Learn more about Cornbread Hemp on their website.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

All things around in our environment are absorbed through our skin. Especially those we apply directly, like make-up, lotions, skincare etc. As such, we need to be careful not to put chemicals in our bodies because of their negative effects. This is why Valorie Young is committed to creating organic CBD products to help us live better lives.Valorie Young is the Co-Founder of Uncle Yogi's, a wellness and skincare company that offers high-quality, non-chemical, and all-organic ingredients formulated specifically to deliver a safe and beneficial effect to our bodies.With her dedication to giving customers a better living without chemicals and developing quality products, she is helping to educate people about the effectiveness of CBD in skincare compared to chemically loaded products.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Valorie Young's dedication to spreading the benefits of CBD in skincare and medicine, the negative effects of chemicals, and why less is best in the formulation.Topics discussed in this episode:● Valorie Young's unforgettable path toward her company, Uncle Yogi's● Challenges in researching cannabis● Adversities faced in creating Uncle Yogi's● What is the benefit of CBD to skincare?● The effectiveness of Uncle Yogi's products● Negative effects of chemicals in skincare● Why is less best in formulation?● Upcoming plans for Uncle Yogi's● Valories piece of advice in formulating● Valorie Young's definition of successContact Valorie Young on LinkedIn and check out her podcast, The Goat Smoke! Learn more about her brand, Uncle Yogi's: https://uncleyogis.com/Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

Being an athlete means always wanting to be in the zone and play your game with the best that you can. Most players are even willing to try anything to play through the pain. But always using opiates and painkillers is not good. This is the problem that Arthur Young wants to solve by using quality CBD products. Arthur Young is the Co-Founder of Kadii CBD, a wellness brand that produces high-quality CBD products for golf players to ensure their minds and bodies are in tip-top shape to be in their game. This also applies to other athletes to enhance their performance.Being in a high-end golf club, Arthur sees the problems in the prescribed painkillers and opiates for the athletes. This sparks his heart's passion for creating cannabis products for pain relief. He believes that CBD could be used to be an instrumental part of these professional athletes' regiment, whatever sports it will be. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Arthur Young's journey to help athletes utilize CBD to enhance their performance, where the stigma about cannabis comes from, and the challenges Kadii encounters. Topics discussed in this episode: Arthur Young on the journey to KadiiStigma coming from the leagues, not playersKadii is for all sports athletesWhy is cannabis not viewed as a performance enhancer for athletes?Confusing laws and regulations about cannabisEducating people before profiting  The problems in selling cannabis products in golf shopsCorrelation between the alcohol and cannabis businessWhy is CBD not working for some people?Techniques used to grow KadiiKadii's biggest marketing challengeWhat's the future plan for KadiiArtie Young”s definition of success Contact Arthur Young on LinkedIn! And learn more about Kadii: https://kadii.com/    Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.   

Did you know CBD is an essential component of the plant? What about the distinction between Delta 8 and Delta 9? These are some of the things Chris wants people to understand because he cares about people, not just profits like other businesses do.Chris Fontes is the founder and CEO of Trojan Horse Cannabis, a company that creates high-quality products from Delta 9 THC, which everyone can enjoy. He desires to educate people about hemp and deliver an unforgettable experience for customers.He is passionate about helping the cannabis industry return to what it used to be. He also wants people to be educated, exposed, and have the opportunity to see the difference and know that there are other options for them to choose from.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Chris Fontes's passion for educating people, his motivation behind low-dose consumption, what separates Trojan Horse from other brands, and his strategies to market his products. Topics discussed in this episode: Chris Fontes's journey into the cannabis industry  The market changes in the industryThe main thing that separated Chris from the restWhy did Chris choose Delta 9 as the primary?Trojan Horse versus other brandsWhat is the motivation behind low-dose consumption?Trojan Horse shipping around the companyStrategies used to grow the businessObstacles in marketing cannabis productsWhat should you need to look forward toChris Fontes's definition of success Contact Chris Fontes onLinkedIn! And learn more about Trojan Horse Cannabis and Cannabis-Infused Beverages: https://trojanhorsecannabis.com/  Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.  

Most cannabis drink products just target those consumers who aim to get high. But targeting this customer base will not be lifelong. On the other hand, Marc Brannigan's Diesel Hemp and beverages will disrupt the beverage market. It gives you a cool and healthy beverage to drink–safe for everyone whenever they want to feel relaxed.Marc Brannigan, CEO & Co-Founder of Diesel Hemp and Diesel Beverage, a company that is born with a true passion for the Cannabis plant and what it is truly capable of. Their mission is to share their passion through selling high-quality products they produce themselves. Marc desires to break through the education barrier and reach everyone who seeks a safe and healthy. Cannabis drink.With his vast amount of experience and knowledge of cannabis, he is creating innovative products to bring people's cannabis experience to the next level and educate consumers about its health benefits.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Marc Brannigan's ups and downs, how he overcomes his numerous adversities, his passion for creating cannabis for preventative maintenance and health benefits, and the uniqueness of diesel from other brands. Topics discussed in this episode: Marc Brannigan's journey from the beginning to Diesel HempThe numerous ups and downs he faced towards successWhat will it take to create different genetics?Cannabis for preventative maintenance and health benefitsThe reason behind the creation of Diesel HempThe specialties of terpene profilesThe hurdles in creating products without CBD and THCThe uniqueness of Diesel from other brandsWhen can you get Diesel drinks?A product that will disrupt the beverage marketWhat are the marketing strategies Diesel?How can Diesel overcome the education barrier?Upcoming product terpene concentratesContact Marc Brannigan on LinkedIn and check out their website at Dieselhemp.com or Dieselbeverages.com to learn more.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

Are you a nurse looking for a new field to explore and transition into? Are you interested in cannabis? Yes, you are reading it right—being a nurse in the cannabis industry is a thing, and they matter as much as hospital nurses! Prejudice against cannabis might still exist, and so much more becomes amplified if a nurse, a supposed pharmaceutical medicine patron, delves more into a holistic approach.That's where Megan Mbengue enters the picture! Megan is the Founder of Trusted Canna Nurse, and she a nationally certified in hospice and palliative care who worked at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Currently living in Southern California, Megan maximizes her decade of experience in nursing to provide an alternative medicine experience to patients through various cannabis applications. Tune in as Megan shares her nursing journey, the sad reality of the current state of nurses in the healthcare industry, the battle of pharmaceuticals vs. alternative medications, and so much more!Topics discussed in this episode:Megan shares a story of how she started her businessThe mission of Trusted Canna NurseWhy educating people about the endocannabinoid system is essentialMegan describes the sad reality of the current state of nurses and the corruption that surrounds itThe upcoming shift in the healthcare paradigm with nurses being involved in the cannabis industryWhy evidence-based research is the strongest weapon of pharmaceutical vs. alternative medicationsWhy the stigma towards cannabis still exists among older people and how to solve themHow do you become a cannabis nurse?Why appropriate branding is essential to introduce cannabis to its target marketThe nursing field is voted as the most trusted profession; what can you make out of it?The effects of plant medicine on the human bodyMegan's obstacles as a cannabis nurseAnd so much more! Contact Nurse Megan on LinkedIn or her website here to learn more about the various services and products that she offers.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing niches in the market. Is this your opportunity to launch a new business in the space? How about entering the manufacturing side of the cannabis industry? Have you ever wondered if companies improve the effectiveness and safety of cannabis? These are some of a few things Dan Margenau discusses in today's episode.Dan Margenau is the CEO of LIX Brands, a supplier of fast-acting, water-soluble, hemp-derived ingredients to manufacturers of food, beverage, and wellness products. He is based in Denver, Colorado, and has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Management. Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, passionate about problem-solving and improving operational efficiencies. Experience in medical devices, biotech, pharmaceuticals, plastics, cannabis, and distribution with skills transferable to any industry.  Dan has a background in operations and manufacturing and in relation to cannabis, Dan has already understood the benefits of using cannabis. He entered the cannabis industry through his friend working at Amazon then, who introduced him to the wonderful benefits of using cannabis. Dan believes that they are many good things coming from the cannabis industry.In this episode, Dan tells Maynard how LIX is the technology you need if you're looking to create an infused product of any kind for the retail market, how other people can manufacture great products, and how and improve their quality effectiveness and safety.Topics discussed in this episode:Dan's life backgroundOperations in Cannabis IndustryHow water-soluble technology works?Connect with the right audiencesImportance of scalability in the cannabis industryWorking as CEO of a Manufacturing BusinessDan discusses LIX BrandsElevate the effectiveness and quality of productsHow LIX Brands workDan encourages building quality products for the customersDan got out of his comfort zoneDan definition successContact Dan Margenau on LinkedIn or his website here! And, learn more about his manufacturing company that fast-acting, water-soluble, hemp-derived ingredients to manufacturers of food, beverage, and wellness products: http://www.lixingredients.com/Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method. 

Did you know that humans create their own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids? How about the fact that most healthcare professionals receive very little education on health and wellness subjects like nutrition? These are just a few things that pharmacist, Dr. Swathi Varanasi, wishes more of her colleagues, and the public knew.Dr. Swathi Varanasi is also Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of Element Apothec, a wellness and skincare brand that uses evidence-based science to create CBD-infused products. She believes in blending the Eastern and Western approach, utilizing herbs, plant-medicine, and multiple different modalities.Through her practices as an integrative health pharmacist and leading education initiatives at Element Apothec, she's helping further break the stigma of cannabis as medicine and teaching others about starting a business.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Dr. Swathi's passion for educating both patients and healthcare professionals, her brand and how it's standing out in a saturated market!Topics discussed in this episode:Dr. Swathi on becoming an integrated health pharmacist and business ownerUsing cannabinoids and herbs to bring healing at her company, Element ApothecWhy education on evidence-based practices of cannabis is importantChanges in healthcare professionals need to makeThe stigma surrounding cannabis and a lack of researchWhat would Dr. Swathi say to skeptics?How Dr. Swathi got interested in cannabis as medicineTalking to a healthcare provider about cannabisDr. Swathi on starting her brand, Element Apothec, and helping customersPrioritizing education at Element ApothecStruggles her brand faces in a saturated marketWhat's next for Element ApothecDr. Swathi's definition of successContact Dr. Swathi on LinkedIn or her website here! And, learn more about her skincare and wellness brand, Element Apothec: https://elementapothec.comFind more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.Spotify | YouTube | Soundcloud | StitcherFollow

As you probably already know, financial institutions tend to avoid offering loans to cannabis businesses. However, safe, secure cannabis business banking is an essential step in building respect for the industry and normalizing relations between your company and other members of the business community.Today, we speak with Sundie Seefried, who is the founder and CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a private banking program that offers cannabiz owners the vital financial leadership and support they need to help their businesses thrive.Now banking in excess of $200 million in cannabis-related funds monthly, Sundie reflects on some of the biggest legal and financial hurdles facing operators in the space and highlights what sets Safe Harbor apart from other cannabis lenders.We take a look at regulation, compliance, and bank secrecy, and Sundie even shares some wild stories from her time in the industry that illustrate what cannabis business owners should and should not do!To learn more about the benefits of partnering with a financial services provider with specialized industry expertise, so that you can focus your energy on growing your business rather than worrying about constantly evolving state and federal regulations, make sure to tune in today.Topics discussed in this episode:Stigma, adult use, and the origin story of Safe HaborLegal and financial hurdles that Sundie had to overcomeStories that are central to the companies Sundie works withWorking with legacy versus corporate cannabis playersRegulatory differences between hemp, cannabis, and Delta-8Why Safe Harbor is the “nosiest banker” you'll ever have!How Sundie tackles the challenges of cannabis complianceWays that cannabis brings bank secrecy to lightWhy Safe Harbor is so strict about their no gift policyUnfortunate realities for cash-intensive businessesMajor obstacles facing the cannabis industry right nowTrading on the NASDAQ, going public, and more in Safe Harbor's futureThe role that integrity plays in Sundie's definition of successDiscover how Safe Harbor's comprehensive, industry-compliant financial services can help your cannabis business thrive by visiting their website or connecting with Sundie on LinkedIn.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.

As the cannabis industry continues its meteoric rise, many cannabis and hemp companies are searching for ways to build visibility and brand awareness. In this episode of Dank Discussions, we're sharing some creative and effective marketing strategies that will help you stand out and connect with cannabis and hemp consumers, while still remaining compliant with some of the more complicated laws and regulations.We're also doing things a little differently today. We have the CEO of See Beauty Cosmetics, and Maynard's lovely wife, Tov Breslow as our guest host who will be speaking with co-founder & CEO at Calacann Media, none other than our beloved host, Maynard Breslow.Calacann Media has been voted one of the top 5 digital marketing agencies in the cannabis industry for three years running, so who better to speak about how to market your cannabis brand than our very own in-house expert!Not only will you learn more about Maynard's personal journey with cannabis, but we also delve into what cannabis companies can do to increase their revenue, why you should choose to work with a marketing agency that works specifically with the cannabis industry, and how to get around restrictions when it comes to advertisements, plus so much more.Join us today for a more laid-back and intimate discussion about how to market your cannabis or hemp brand. You're sure to walk away with some key insights!Topics discussed in this episode:Maynard's personal journey with cannabisThe story of how he built a digital company with integrityWhy Maynard scaled into the cannabis industryAdvantages of working with a cannabis-centric marketing agencyHow cannabis companies can use the D.A.N.C. Method™ to increase revenue today!Tips for navigating the digital marketing space in the cannabis worldImportant lessons about trustThe role of gratitude in personal and professional growthWhat's in store for Calacann and See Beauty in the futureBenefits of leaning into the unknownThe role progress and integrity play in defining successStay in touch! You can follow Maynard on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Learn more about See Beauty Cosmetics here and connect with Tov on LinkedIn.Find more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method™.Spotify | YouTube | Soundcloud | StitcherFollow

Doug Schneider is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer, and Silvana Nardone is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Via Viaggio. Based in Brooklyn, New York, and Dobbs Ferry, New York, Silvana aims to utilize her culinary expertise to transform CBD-infused gummies into something spectacular. With Doug guiding and supporting her through countless […]

George Hodgin is the CEO of Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC) and a former US Navy Seal. Based in Castroville, California, BRC is a fully licensed, federally compliant, and recognized company wholly focused on cannabis research and development. George and his team are on a mission to research cannabis as an alternative medical treatment for military […]

Rob Mejia is an Adjunct Professor at Stockton University, Writer for NJ Cannabis Insider, and President of Our Community Harvest. Based in Northern New Jersey, Rob teaches various cannabis related-topics such as medical cannabis, cannabis internship preparations, and social justice and cannabis classes. On the other hand, his company helps provide cannabis education for the […]

James Coscina is the CEO of New Hope CBD. Based in Kerrville, Connecticut, New Hope CBD is one of the first processors and manufacturers of hemp in Connecticut. Before moving to the East Coast, they were a minor partner with a recreational marijuana facility in Maine. Due to new regulations with cannabis on the East […]

Sarah Cotterill is a former health care lawyer and executive. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is currently the CEO of Shift Next Level and Lineage Ventures. In this episode, she shares her background, explains how her company Shift manufactures and wholesales gourmet hemp and cannabis chocolate edibles with a larger mission of create and support […]

Heather Rubiales is the Founder of Heathers Hemp Alternatives. Based in Humboldt, California, she promotes sustainable and regenerative hemp packaging for hemp companies. In this episode of DANK Discussions, Heather talks to our host about her crusade for environmental sustainability and why self-accountability matters for companies and consumers. First, Heather started in the hemp industry […]

Morris Beegle is the president of We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA). He is also a producer of NoCo Hemp Expo and a publisher of Let's Talk Hemp Media. He is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Medical Cannabis has been legalized since the early 2000s. In 2012, Colorado became the first state to regulate marijuana for adult use. Due to […]

Stanley Atkins II is the CEO and Founder of CanniMedic and Stanley Group LLC, as well as the owner of The Good Medic. Stanley is currently based in Atlanta, Georgia and takes pride in teaching his patients the education of using Medical Cannabis as an alternative form of healthcare. Stanley talks to our host Maynard […]

Darell Bester is the Chairman of the Illinois Black Chamber Of Commerce Cannabis Committee. He is also the Founder and CEO of Buddy Luv, a cannabis/CBD lifestyle company. In this episode, Darell talks about the history of Buddy Luv, operating within various ancillary business models, and helping people affected by the war on drugs in […]

Jason Henson is the CEO of Nature’s Therapy CBD, based out of the great Canyon State of Arizona. In this episode, Jason talks to us about why lab testing and full panel testing are so important for anyone selling Cannabis products, and explains what factors go into those types of testings. He also touches on […]

Jay Larkins is the CEO and Founder of DriFlower. He created the DriFlower HangHarvesting™ System, the first and only complete solution specifically designed to organize and streamline the harvest of cannabis and hemp. Jay and the DriFlower team have learned a lot throughout the years, out in the field and in drying spaces all along […]

Dr. Felecia Dawson is the CEO and main doctor of P.L.A.N.T.S for Lyfe. She has over 30 years of experience in holistic gynecology, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, and Essence Magazine named her one of the top female obstetricians and gynocologists in the country. Dr. Felecia dissolved her medical practice, Women for Women, in December […]

Brian Duncan is the founder of Field Laboratory Seven.  Their major research focuses on agricultural and renewable technology, with a great focus on the continued expansion and evolution of the Hemp and Cannabis markets. Most of Brian's background has been in software development, making lab instruments, systems for pharmaceutical companies and manufacturing facilities. In this […]

David Miguel is the Owner/Operator of Elevated Hemp and Owner/CEO of Earth Journey Productions. Based in Bellingham, Washington, David aims to increase the quality of education on the ECS or endocannabinoid system to the public. He aims to teach others how, just like any other crucial system in the body, the endocannabinoid system is crucial […]

Tov Breslow is a highly experienced and brilliant entrepreneur with a demonstrated history working in marketing and advertising. She is the visionary leader and CEO of See Beauty Cosmetics, a skincare company that sells high-quality products infused with superior hemp CBD oil to accomplished women. She is also the Co-Founder of Calacann Media, Executive Producer […]

Kevin Edmundson is the Founder and CEO of CannaCare RX, based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. CannaCare clinics are the first opiate-based clinic in the United States, with two fully operational locations and three more on the pipeline. With the CannaCare brand, Kevin and his team focus on medical research and helping people understand cannabis as a […]

Jack Nichol is the Owner of Canna-Trim, the first business of its kind in New England to offer both local and national cannabis growers a place to go for their cannabis processing equipment. Jack is also the Owner of Vermont Gold Company. They sell premium quality Vermont hemp that's grown by the best cannabis growers […]

Andrew Hunzicker is a CPA and Founder of Dope CFO, a program for accounts specializing in the cannabis industry. In Oregon, Dope CFO is nationally recognized for its Cannabis and CBD Accounting & Tax training program through various tools and systems and proactive professional accounting veterans. Andrew first tells me about his mission to get […]

Diana Peña is the CEO & Co-Founder of Myriam’s Hemp. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Myriam’s Hemp aims to deliver natural hemp products with no artificial or synthetic ingredients added to maximize the plants incredible healing properties. She joins me on this episode to speak about how her mother's diagnosis with a glioblastoma brain tumor led to a race to […]

Stacy Roberts, the founder, and CEO of Hempra, has been in the cannabis industry for eight years. Her subscription box based company, Hempra, is a business that focuses on incorporating CBD into your regular beauty routine. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Hempra aims to comfort people by helping them make the right choices for their wellness […]

Cullen Raichart is the CEO of GreenBroz, the world leader in harvesting solutions for the hemp and cannabis space based. Based in Las Vegas, Cullen created GreenBroz by combining a dream and minimal capital all from the comfort of his garage. Through hard work and dedication to product quality, his vision has propelled GreenBroz to […]

Brandon Hilton is the CEO of Organic Memories based in Chicago, Illinois. Brandon had always been in touch with nature. Together with his wife, Reena, they want to bring change and help transform the lives of their clients through a holistic approach and the ‘essence' of nature. Despite the COVID19 pandemic terrorizing everything and changing […]

Shan Claudio is the CEO of Dallas Hemp Company whose mission is to provide purchasing solutions of the best CBD products that farms can produce. He joins us to share about the stigma towards Cannabis, his upbringing as a victim in the war on drugs, and his efforts to educate people on the benefits of […]

Pierre Davis is an award winning chef as well as the president and CEO of Euphoria Eats Co. Euphoria Eats is a veteran-owned company that infuses CBD and hemp with original Louisiana sauces and recipes. In this episode, Pierre shares with us his experience entering the cannabis industry through his incredible and delicious infused condiments. […]

Christina DiArcangelo is an entrepreneur and CEO working for over 20 years in the traditional Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Cannabis, CBD, Nutraceuticals, Patient Advocacy, and AI Technology. She is also the founder and president of Affinity Bio Partners, a global clinical research organization, working all over the world to help patients receive the most precise and […]

Franny H. Tacy is the first legal female hemp farmer in North Carolina. She is also the Owner, Executive, and Visionary behind Franny's Farmacy, a vertically integrated business that includes hemp growing, processing, manufacturing, distribution, and franchise. In this episode, Franny talks about Franny's Farmacy, her journey, the obstacles she has faced and how she […]

Matt Kowalis is the founder of Serenity Medical CBD, a wellness company that is based in Detroit, Michigan. After his mother passed away from Leukemia in 2012, Matt suffered from post traumatic stress and anxiety. While trying to find a natural remedy, he came across CBD and has since been dedicated to spreading awareness about […]

Lauren Forsch is the Founder and President of Popped.NYC, a brand that helps people find relief with CBD products and through consultation. Lauren defines herself as a canna mom. In this episode, she talks about CBD education, stigma, and working as the caretaker's caretaker. She also shares with us her journey, how she got into […]

Alice Moon is the founder of Alice Moon, a PR agency that helps cannabis businesses share their stories with consumers and the media. She was also the founder of Swallow, the world's largest edible directory which helped cannabis consumers find the right edibles for themselves based on dietary restriction, food type, and location. Her work […]

Russ Cersosimo is the founder and managing partner of Hemp Synergistics. He is also the founder and chair of Medical Cannabis Society and co-founder of Mountaineer Integrated Care Dispensaries and Keystone Integrated Care Dispensaries. Russ has also authored the book, Molecular Influence, which was released in March 2021. In this episode, Russ talks about innovation […]

Matt Dubow is the President and founder of My CBD Mall, a company based in Newport Beach, California that offers the platform for several CBD brands to sell their CBD products in the United States. He is also the owner of Sorta Stuff Promo, which provides all the promotional items such as shirts, bags, hats, […]

Christopher and Alisia Ratliff are the CEO and President of Victus Capital Ventures, respectively. Alisia is an accomplished chemist and a licensed Project Manager who boasts over 13 years of experience in different industries. On the other side of this dynamic duo, Chris used to work with engineers in a military airbase, fixing and creating parts […]

Denise Foster, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CNE, has been a nurse and a healthcare practitioner for over 35 years and an educator for more than 15 years. Dr. Foster is the founder and owner of the Hemp Haven Chesapeake, a vitamin and supplements store. She also founded and owns Empirical Cannabis in Chesapeake, VA, which provides […]

George Irwin is the Founder and President of Green Living Technologies International and GLT Cannabis in Atlantic City, NJ. He is recognized as the leading figure within the global green movement. For over twenty years now, Irwin has championed the use of technology in designing and manufacturing green roofs, walls, and vertical farms. Through GLTI […]

Beau Schmitt is the co-founder and the  CGO (Chief Growing Officer) of Sunday Scaries, a CBD company based in San Diego, California. They provide cannabis products to calm and relieve those frightening “beginning of the week” feelings. Beau talks about his journey, how he found himself in the cannabis business, and how he is helping […]

Razor Andrew Lopas is an author, cultivator, and distributor of cannabis and cannabis products since 1978. He is also the founder of companies such as OG RazorGrown, Mystic Spring Farms, among others. In this episode, Razor shares his story growing up in the cannabis industry, how he survived the plant’s criminalization, and the true meaning […]