Startup Stoners

Startup Stoners is out with another, one-of-a-kind episode with the leaders of ECO Cannabis, Kevin Ahaesy and Elise McRoberts. ECO Cannabis is a new luxury dispensary that just opened in Oakland, CA, that offers a truly unique, approachable and curated experience for the “cannasseur” and “canna-curious” alike. What really sets ECO apart is its commitment to supporting the local community through its employment practices: 100 percent of ECO Cannabis employees are Oakland residents, and 50 percent were previously incarcerated. These hiring standards are in line with the City of Oakland’s groundbreaking Equity Permit Program, which aims to help Oakland residents who have been victimized in the war on drugs. Kevin and Elise share their personal and career journeys to bring ECO to where it is today, including:-Social impact that is being done in cannabis industry vs other industries-What is needed to make a successful dispensary during such competitive times-Importance for entrepreneurs to stay positive and persistent-Kevin’s path from GE, Oracle, Real Estate to Cannabis-Elise’s path from music business (working with Dead and Company) to becoming a judge for High Times in Amsterdam.You can find ECO Cannabis at https://ecocannabis.net/

Startup Stoners is back with Jeff Riman, founder of King Kanine. Jeff is leading the CBD pet industry to new heights and has an unbelievable background that even includes launching an apparel business with the help of Jersey Shore. He is now following his passion helping pets across the globe and even starting a non-profit to give back to your furry friends. Some of the topics covered include:-CBD and how it can help your pet-White label CBD cautions-Marketing/branding a CBD business-Difference between chasing money and following your passion.One of the most helpful tips was Jeff’s metaphor of the joy of waiting for the wave versus riding the wave itself. Enjoy the journey. Jeff is an incredible entrepreneur and his company King Kanine has been covered by NBC, ABC, CBS, High Times, just to name a few.If you’d like to contact Jeff, email jm@kingkanine.com or visit kingkanine.com. To help give dogs a better life with a mobility wheelchair, and please visit dogsrockandroll.org to donate to this wonderful cause. As for the Startup Stoners, please follow @startupstoners on IG and follow our show on iTunes or where ever else you get your podcasts!

On this fantastic episode of Startup Stoners, we present to you an incredible, energetic, and passionate entrepreneur, Art Abrahamian. Art is the founder of http://www.webjoint.com, one of the cannabis industry’s leading delivery platforms. We speak with Art about:-The pros and cons of business partnerships-Tech & web design-Importance of staying in your lane in business-How to stay flexible and pivot as your business grows-Fundraising-And the difference between working smart vs. working hardFeel free to contact Art via his website http://www.webjoint.com and his IG @hilartdotcom

It’s been a minute, but Startup Stoners is glad to be back with a wonderful episode with the one and only, Danny Keith, CEO of Cannabis Club TV! Danny Keith shares his exciting entrepreneurial ventures that has taken him to launching one of fastest television networks in the cannabis industry. Danny understands the importance of marketing and branding in the cannabis space and has been using his skills to help cannabis brands around the country increase their exposure through TV via dispensaries and even grow stores. Danny is a true businessman at heart and offers a number of key lessons that will resonate with you startup stoners. Check out Cannabis Club TV at http://www.cannabisclub.tv. Please follow the Startup Stoners on IG @startupstoners and please subscribe to the show and tell your friends about us!

Neil Juneja is a self-starter and a leading attorney for the cannabis industry. His firm Gleam Law represents clients related to Cannabis IP, Cannabis business law, and even cannabis entertainment law. Neil shares his journey as he started working with lighting companies for major events and concerts. He recognized a gap in the market for “lighting law” that he took full advantage of. Similar to lighting law, Neil recognized similar gaps for cannabis companies needing legal advice in order to properly get up and running. His firm is now one of the leading firms in cannabis and Neil works hard to protect and advise his clients on the challenges in this crazy up and coming market. Get in touch with Neil at www.gleamlaw.com or Neil@GleamLaw.com.

Hello hello all you @StartupStoners! We have another exciting episode for you today. Seth Worby, from Cannabis Creative Group and Champ Internet has made a huge splash within digital marketing for the cannabis space. Cannabis Creative Group is a full-service digital marketing firm offering a wide range of marketing and branding services to 420 related products and businesses. Recent clients include High Purity Extractions, Tricann and High Purity 710. Born and bred an entrepreneur, Seth has built multiple businesses with a focus to help companies increase exposure, visibility, and sales. Internet marketing is an interesting topic in the cannabis space, and Seth is here to share his experiences as a @StartupStoner.Please subscribe to our show on iTunes and follow us on instagram @startupstoners

On today’s episode of Startup Stoners we have a special episode with a true, hustling entrepreneur, Vlad M. While not a canna-enthusiast, at the age of 19, Vlad started his first startup, building apps for celebrity quotes, including Drake, Shakespeare, and Bruce Lee. Working 9-5 and building apps on his spare time, Vlad learned the grind of building a business, while following his goals to be his own boss. Originally an introverted immigrant, speaking little English, Vlad was able to uncover his skills building relationships and his extroverted nature. Today, at only 27 years old, Vlad is the CEO of Logic Inbound, a 25 person Search Engine Optimization company located in Seattle, Washington. Vlad is also the founder of Cofounders Connect, a community he is leading to give back to co-founders seeking mentorship and advice from other co-founding peers. This man understands what it takes to launch a business and more importantly the values of giving back versus working for your sole self-interest. LinkedInwww.facebook.com/groups/cofoundersconnecthttps://www.logicinbound.com/

On today’s episode of Startup Stoners, Cody and Brett interview Troy Meadows of the Legion of Bloom, a nearly vertically integrated cannabis company operating out of their main hub of Oakland, California. We discuss the intricacies of growing, of marketing a cannabis brand, and what it’s like to start a cannabis company from the ground up. You can check out Legion of Bloom at www.thelegionofbloom.com and on IG @thelegionofbloomca.Please tell your friends to listen to Startup Stoners and please hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode wherever you get your podcasts! Also please follow our IG @startupstoners for episode alerts and awesome cannabis, business, and entertaining content!

On this episode we are extremely pleased to have a true cannabis and blockchain pioneer, Amy Berliner. Amy is an outstanding leader in the cannabis industry, while simultaneously incorporating blockchain technology to enhance how information is processed throughout the industry. Amy has a long list of credentials and is working hard every day for personal health reasons that has established her true passion for the plant. This is one hell of an episode, with one hell of a woman! Check out Amy @Amymedicinal on IG and her company aeigisbiotech.com

On this episode of Startup Stoners we are blessed to have the founders of Choast join the Startup Stoners in the studio! Two twenty-something Canadian Startup Stoners who are quickly building a one of a kind cannabis brand. Working on Choast after work hours, both founders have the true identity of hustling entrepreneurs. They understand patience, focus, and work ethic and are continuing to build upon their dreams. Gian and Josh teach us some helpful tips about Instagram marketing and how extremely valuable IG is for your business and brand. Check them out @choast on IG, www.choast.com, info@choast.caPlease don't forget to subscribe to the show and tell all your friends to tune in! New episodes almost every week!

On today's episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski interview Chris Jane. Chris has aspirations of starting an edible company in Northern California's Sacramento area. Coming from humble and often difficult beginnings, Chris has managed to overcome the poor odds he once faced in his youth and become the father he never had. Startup Stoners will find this podcast inspirational knowing that if Chris could overcome the circumstances he was born in to, they could too! Check out Chris's beats on Soundcloud! Please follow us on IG @startupstoners and tell your friends to subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already!

On today’s shorty episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski discuss Cody’s weekend at Ultra a couple weeks back and some of the revelations that came from it. We also discuss how it’s game changing to try new things, and that you need to maintain energy when starting your business. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already! Also follow us on Instagram @startupstoners where we post funny sh*t and update you on new episodes!

On this episode of Startup Stoners we introduce Ty Forto from @cannabiscapes. This dude makes incredible pictures using CANNABIS! We have never seen anything like it. From the faces of Bob Marley, Wiz Khalifa, Batman, Ty truly can create just about any image using nothing but cannabis. We ask Ty how he even came up with this concept? How he does it? As well as his vision for Cannabiscapes and the cannabis industry as a whole. A truly amazing journey for an authentic Startup Stoner. Check out his website www.cannabiscapes.co as well as his growing IG @cannabiscapes.

On this episode of Startup Stoners, we are getting classy with Andrew Freeman from The Cannabis Sommelier. Andrew shares his journey getting involved in the cannabis industry in Canada, as well as the differences of the Canadian cannabis environment. More so, Andrew dives into his true passion of wine and cannabis tasting. He gives us a REAL LIVE, on-the-spot demonstration of what types of wines, specific strains should be paired with. This man knows his SH*T. Ladies, if you are looking for a sophisticated man, thats an expert in wine AND cannabis, Andrew is your man. Follow Andrew on IG at @thecannabissom and check out his YouTube channel: The Cannabis Sommelier where he regularly reviews wines/beers/cannabis.

On this episode of Startup Stoners, we get little a bit litigious. Our guest, Attorney Matt Miller, is a trademark AND patent attorney in NYC. However, he's not your average lawyer. Recognizing the need for better IP protection in the cannabis industry, Matt has been focusing his work to assist cannabis clients protect their brands and ideas. We cover:-the trademarking/patent process-the pros/cons of cannabis IP-why and for whom IP protection is important -legalization efforts in the North East Matt is one of few attorneys who is able to make discussing legal topics entertaining!! Check out his website at mgmiller.legal and a blog he wrote via CannabisLaw.report

In this podcast we call a shorty (it's only 10 minutes long) we talk about one of the most important entrepreneurial traits a startup stoner can have; weathering the storm. Hold fast, believe in yourself, and ride it out. If you haven't done so already, please tell your friends and subscribe to the show! Please follow our Instagram account @startupstoners

On this episode, Cody Chase and Brettski discuss what a stoner is and what it should be. They also talk about blazing with Abe Lincoln, magic mushrooms from space, and changing the stigma of the cannabis consumer.If you haven't done so already please subscribe to the podcast! If you have an interesting story to tell and want to be on the show, submit your startup story on our website. The links are alllllllll over the site!Follow our instagram account: @startupstoners

On todays episode we host Adelia Carrillo, the founder of The Direct Cannabis Network. “Direct Cannabis Network is the leading media platform covering startups, technology, entrepreneurs & innovation in the cannabis industry.” Adelia has a passion for entrepreneurs and startups, like us Startup Stoners, for the cannabis industry. Adelia shares her experiences transitioning out of the corporate tech world into the cannabis industry, leaving her corporate job, challenges of starting Direct Cannabis Network and illustrates how every business needs to have a strong WHY in order to remain persistent to move forward through the tough times. Check out the site at directcannabisnetwork.com and their instagram @_dcnetwork_

On this episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski have Genifer Murray on the show to discuss her startup expirience building a canna-testing lab from nothing to a public company. Check out our sponsors www.paqcase.com, www.cannabizcollects.com, and Genifer’s new business, geniferm.com.

On this episode of Startup Stoners Cody Chase goes live and gets into the mix laying down some hard techno.

On this episode of Startup Stoners we chat with Sarah ElSayed. Like us, she’s an East Coaster who made the move out West to get her hands on the blossoming Green Rush. Sarah took advantage of her corporate PR experience to bring to the cannabis industry. With her entrepreneurial spirit, Sarah founded Grass is Green PR, a full-service creative marketing agency with a primary focus on cannabis. This podcast has alot of insight about the mix of PR and cannabis, along with taking your skills in one industry to incorporate in the cannabis industry!https://www.facebook.com/GrassIsGreenerPR/

Startup Stoners have on Kevin Eekeran, host of The State of Logic podcast, The State of Logic that talks about all things business, politics and yes, occasionally cannabis. Kevin started a company called Fulcrum Tactical training SWAT teams, has done over 10,000 hours of police ride-alongs, and has co-founded several startups and has invested in many more. Listen to us discuss all of those things and much more. This episode was a fun one! Check out The State Of Logic Podcast at http://thestateoflogic.com/

On this episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski discuss getting beat up in business and what they do to stay positive and how they try and keep the momentum heading in the right direction. Then they go on to discuss what they do to stay positive, their morning rituals, how to buffer the bullshit, and even the meaning of happiness. Check out one of their businesses launching soon www.paqcase.com

On this episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski interview Scot Sier. Scot is the co-founder of Budda Amplifiers and now makes music to go alongside his new apparel business Deep UnderCover. We discuss the risk of raising capital, combining music with cannabis, and the importance of cash flow in manufacturing.

This episode of Startup Stoners features Monique and Rick from InnDica. InnDica is an app like AirBnB, but 420 focused, while not yet out, keep your eyes peeled on this exciting venture! On this episode we discuss life inside a cannabis startup, what it is like to have your spouse as your business partner, and a whole bunch more. Starting from the east coast, and moving out west to get involved in the green rush, Monique and Rick are cannabis entrepreneurs through and through. While InnDica is not yet up, keep an eye out for it in the next few quarters.

On this episode of Startup Stoners, we take a backseat into the journey of an up and coming hip-hop, stoner-music artist, Holiday the Hustla, as he pioneers the game by combining his music directly into the cannabis industry. Penny Holiday is a Startup Stoner himself, leading his Memphis based label 2Suave Entertainment on national tours and now taking routine trips to Colorado to develop a new brand of purple strains, Purps by Penny. His new line of high testing purple strains is expected to launch in Colorado dispensaries by the end of this year! https://www.holidaythehustla.com

We are bringing to you a brand new feature. We will be sharing start up stories that have been shared with us. Yes we have some really cool ones that have already come in that we cannot wait to bring you. Did you leave corporate to start your own business? Did you and some friends team up to start a new app. Are you an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry? Are you a cannabis advocate? Success or failure, it doesn’t matter. Every story has a lesson. We want your submissions!!! We want to hear your story! Tell us what you got! Head over to our site startupstoners.com to submit your startup story. If we like it enough we will share it and perhaps even invite you on an episode of Startup Stoners.

On this episode of Startup Stoners, Cody Chase and Brettski discuss the value and their experiences at conferences and expos. This episode was brought to you by PAQ. PAQ is the world's first airtight watertight case for joints and blunts. Available from www.PAQcase.com This episode was also brought to you CannaBIZ Collects. CannaBIZ Collects is the first and only national cannabis focused debt collection agency. Do you run a company that serves the industry, and do you have clients that owe you money? Contact CBC on their site www.cannabizcollects.com

This is the very first episode of the Startup Stoners. Cody Chase and Brettski give an overview of their backgrounds and the mission behind the podcast. As they are new to this, give these Startup Stoners some slack as they begin their journey in the world of podcasting!  The Startup Stoners are comprised of Cody Chase & Brettski. Two twenty-something cannabis entrepreneurs with big dreams, bigger ideas, and even bigger personalities. Listening to Startup Stoners will have you find inspiration, learn insights about the cannabis industry, hear behind-the-scenes details about what it's like to start your own business, talks about cannabis, and of course, a bunch of interesting bullsh*t.

This is the second episode of the Startup Stoners. Listen to the origin story of PAQ Ltd, one of Cody Chase and Brettski's startups. The Startup Stoners are comprised of Cody Chase & Brettski. Two twenty-something cannabis entrepreneurs with big dreams, bigger ideas, and even bigger personalities. Listening to Startup Stoners will have you find inspiration, learn insights about the cannabis industry, hear behind-the-scenes details about what it's like to start your own business, interesting talks about cannabis, and of course, a bunch of interesting bullsh*t.