The Pot.Live Podcast

In this episode, Len is joined by Hakeem Brown. Hakeem is a Medical Cannabis Dispensary operator and Vallejo City Council member. He has operated a legal licensed dispensary since 2009.   In this episode: How Hakeem came to the cannabis space Many people, many uses Hakeem's experience of getting into the dispensary world In the political arena Life Enhancement Services Excited about Concerned about   .

In this episode, Len is joined by Ed Rosenthal. Ed is a California horticulturist, author, publisher, and Cannabis grower known for his advocacy for the legalization of marijuana use. He served as a columnist for High Times Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s.   In this episode: When Ed met cannabis The early days of cannabis in California Making clones in the early 2000s From expert witness to defendant Ed's Book: The Cannabis Growers Handbook Excited about Concerned about  

In this episode, Len is joined by George Breiwa, Founder of Dynavap. DynaVap proudly designs, engineers, and manufactures all of our battery-free vaporizers in-house using the highest quality materials available.   In this episode George's journey to the cannabis industry Don't light your cannabis on fire How it's different Marketing and navigating the pandemic Legalization Will the small cannabis business survive? Concerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Safe Banking and the MORE Act Investing in Cannabis, looking long term Core portfolio holdings Good buying opportunities Stocks to watch   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep129-pot-stocks-v-summer-snapshot-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep117-pot-stocks-iv-2021-q1-review-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

In this episode, Len is joined by Max Koby, Founding Partner and CEO of Abstrax Tech. Abstrax Tech is pioneering terpene driven sensorial experiences that shape the industry. Abstrax is dedicated to unlocking the power of the plant with research and development.   In this episode Motivated by mortality  What are Terpenes? What does Abstrax do? The best way to maximize terpene intake Running a traditional business vs. a Cannabis business Concerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Cannabis and the Olympics Cannabis stocks - Trends and outcomes - first 6 months of 2021 Are Cannabis stocks a good buying opportunity right now? OTC & major markets Columbia Care - small cap opportunity Tilray - large cap opportunity   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep117-pot-stocks-iv-2021-q1-review-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Dahlia Mertens, Founder and CEO of Mary Jane's Medicianls  

In this episode, Len is joined by David Culver, VP, Global Government Relations, Canopy Growth.   In this episode How David found his way to the cannabis space Canopy is positioned for a turnkey entry into the US The upcoming view of US legalization The More Act (The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act) and how it can help the industry The Safe Banking Act Sen. Booker, Wyden & Schumer  Canopy - Constellation partnership  Contact your member of congress and tell them you want to see reform Concerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Codie Sanchez, Managing Director and Partner at Entourage Effect Capital.  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Ryan Dean Hoggan, CEO, Mota Ventures.  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Jessica Passman. Jessica is the founder of Hunter + Esquire (cannabis executive recruitment + consulting) and The GIGG (cannabis staffing).  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Nicholas Warrender, Founder and CEO of Lifted Made.   

In this episode, Len is joined by Kelsey Kennedy, Founder, Blossom & Stone. Kelsey Kennedy has been in the world of fitness and wellness for more than 10 years. After opening her barre studio in 2012, Kelsey started to develop anxiety and began searching for a holistic remedy. Finding CBD was life changing, and through her own healing, she felt called to share her discovery with others and began building Blossom & Stone.    "Getting to sleep was really challenging for me, my mind would start racing. I would go to bed with that anxiety, and it would be there when I woke up..." - Kelsey Kennedy   In this episode Kelsey's path to the CBD space Dealing with anxiety Product offerings Challenges as a female entrepreneur Marketing hurdles Concerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Gabriel Suarez to learn about the... "5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started Leading a Cannabis Business” Gabriel Suarez is the founder and president of the Natural Life Corporation, Suarez's achievements in his industry have made him a visionary with significant contributions. A South American native, he started his career in the corporate world more than 13 years ago and owns over six businesses including a glass gallery, glassblowing studios, distribution centre, smoke shop and the Natural Life chain of CBD wellness stores. His background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University that he then parlayed into hands-on experience as a business owner.  

In this episode, Len is joined by Tim Seymour, CNBC's Fast Money, Founder of Seymour Asset Mgmt, and Portfolio Manager of the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF.   "The legislation that investors should be watching is the legislation that is going to allow cannabis to be investable by some of the biggest institutions in the world." - Tim Seymour   In this episode Tim's journey to the Cannabis space Its an exciting time in the markets Being a trader and an investor Upcoming market catalysts Cannabis stock picks Silver Spike Hydrofarm AFC Gamma Innovative Industrial Properties GreenThumb Curaleaf Cresco Labs Terrscend Trulieve Canopy    

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Deborah Carter, Co-Founder, Trove CBD. Deborah Carter began her professional career as an advertising copywriter, first for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and later for the then largest ad agency in Philadelphia. A move to Washington, DC found Deborah rooting for the Hoyas and earning her law degree from Georgetown University while helping to build a consulting firm where she managed the Superfund sampling and analysis program for the US Environmental Protection Agency. Leaving the Clean Water Act for the clean water of Colorado, Deborah moved west to pursue the practice of law. An accomplished artist and designer, and an avid animal lover, Deborah competes in the equestrian sport of dressage and fosters rescue dogs, to date helping over 50 dogs and puppies find their forever homes. Her years of service on the board of a major charitable foundation contributed to significant awareness and advances in animal health research. In fact, it was the search for answers in resolving a devastating neuromuscular condition in her young horse that benched retirement and inspired Deborah and her son, Sam, to bring the health and wellness benefits of CBD for people and for animals to the marketplace with Trove. "Wear the hat of a regulator. In the current CBD space where federal and state legalities are unclear, and FDA regulation looms large, the companies that will succeed will set their own high standards for product quality, analytical testing, labeling, marketing, and customer service." - Deborah Carter  

In this episode, Len is joined by Mark Jackson, Founder of InverstorComps to discuss how cannabis business owners can prosper via Puerto Rico tax laws.  InvestorComps, a real estate as-a-service platform, provides subscription-based expertise in residential real estate valuation; training investors at all levels on real estate investing strategies; supporting their needs, and providing data resources.   In this episode Mark's background Gaining knowledge, experience and capital Puerto Rico tax advantages Export Services Residency  Tax laws and allowances Island life InvestorComps Puerto Rico Mastermind Event  

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   "This is a very exciting time (in the cannabis industry) and New York is one of those big dominos to fall...I think we will start to see more east coast states start to follow that path to legalization." - Matthew Carr   In this episode New York is going legal! What MSOs are headed for New York? Curaleaf Majors (US) Curaleaf Trulieve Greenthumb Cresco 2nd Tier Jushi Columbia Care Ayr Wellness Planet 13 For the limited fund investor The Canadian Market Canopy Aphria Tilray Organigram Whats up with Aurora? High Tide SPACS (special purpose acquisition company) Safe Banking Act Picks - Tier 1, Tier 2, Penny stock   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

In this episode, Len is joined by David Abernathy, Principal, Arcview Consulting Group.  Arcview is a vertically integrated investment firm that services the cannabis industry. They are a trusted global leader for investors, companies, entrepreneurs, money managers and the cannabis community.   "What we started to see as Covid dragged on was a renewed interest from investors as a safe place to put their money as Cannabis was deemed an essential service..." - David Abernathy   In this episode David's path to the cannabis industry Arcview's evolution of offerings Is Cannabis trending toward Big Cannabis? Getting financed  Concerned about Excited about Federal legalization Cannabis connoisseurship   

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Autumn Shelton. Autumn Shelton is partner and Chief Financial Officer of Autumn Brands, a 50 percent woman-owned cannabis business located in sunny coastal Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California. She has spent almost 4 years successfully navigating the unchartered waters of California's medical marijuana collective model and the newly legal cannabis industry.  A calculated risk taker with an outstanding aptitude for numbers, Autumn champions the health and wellness benefits of cannabis and is committed to cultivation free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. In her position as CFO, Autumn is a strategic decision maker for the family farm, which started in Holland more than 100 years ago. Along with overseeing the company's financials, she is in charge of legal compliance on the local and state levels.    "A lot of people will say that this cannabis is a “weed” and is easy to grow. This is not true and it takes a lot of good farming practices and knowledge to grow a good quality product." - Autumn Shelton  

In this episode, Len is joined by Ian Kwechansky, CEO and Founder of Loop/Pool. Loop/Pool is an artist co-owned brand of premium cannabis products that use a portion of every sale to give back to emerging artists.    "Because of the marketing restrictions, nobody is able to say anything overly unique, and I think that is one of the biggest challenges of our industry." - Ian Kwechansky   In this episode From the music industry to the cannabis space Upcoming product launch Bypassing the stigma Canadian restrictions on marketing How Loop/Pool is helping Canadian artists Growing the brand Dragons Den    

In this episode, Len is joined by Chuck Smith, CEO, BellRock Brands. The BellRock Brands portfolio consists of two iconic cannabis brands with deep history, Mary's Brands and Dixie, as well as two growing, California-based brands, Rebel Coast and Défoncé. Together, the BellRock brands offer one of the largest spectrums of high-quality consumer packaged goods in the cannabis industry.   "We're increasing the amount of new consumers that are coming into the industry, and many of them are coming in without a desire to smoke flower but instead, ingest cannabis in many different ways..." - Chuck Smith   In this episode How Chuck came to the cannabis industry Dixie + Mary's - A big merger!  Infused beverages Topicals and edibles Buy, build, or partner Public or private, pros and cons Legalization - will the next few years be a launching pad for the industry? Dealing with different rules in different states Concerned about Excited about What will happen to 'Mom & Pop' brands when Federal legalization rolls out?    

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Jonathan Fedele, the CEO of PūrWell. Jonathan currently operates PurWell, LLC., which sells its' own line of industrial hemp products in the healthcare market.   " You're going to absolutely LOVE this business! The moment I attended my first MJBizCon event I fell in love with the Cannabis industry." - Jonathan Fedele

In this episode, Len is joined by Mara Connacher, Operations Manager at Relm Cannabis Co. Relm Cannabis Co was one of the very first legal cannabis retailers to open after legalization in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.    "Any customer that walks in we want them to feel comfortable and we want them to feel like cannabis is approachable...we want to be an inclusive retailer." - Mara Connacher   In this episode Mara's path to the cannabis industry From Budtender to Operations Manager Helping the canna-curious The first year in business Business flow after the onset of pandemic Products Concerned About  Excited About  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Michael Sassano, Founder and CEO of Solaris Farms. Solaris farms is a high-tech hybrid greenhouse supplying top shelf cannabis to the Las Vegas market. When fully built out by 2020, Solaris Farms will be approximately 350,000 square feet of an advanced high tech desert hybrid greenhouse. Already, they are boasting yields of 25–31% THC, 35% cannabinoid counts and over 15mg of terpenes. Mike is one of the early cannabis industry investors and has partnered in many grows, brands, and cannabis companies which were public, went public, or were sold to public companies. Three years ago, he invested, designed, built and now manages Solaris.  

In this episode, Len is joined by Tom Lamb and Denis Keane, Co-founders of Wisdom Essentials. Wisdom Essentials is on a mission to help Modern Midlifers be well in mind, body and spirit. Through natural botanic and CBD formulas and holistic education, they aim to help people live their best lives.    "We believe CBD is an amazing compound, but it is not a miracle drug. It needs to be combined with and wrapped around other nutraceuticals, and that's what we have done."   In this episode How Tom & Denis came to the CBD industry Discovering the brand identity Marketing to midlifers  Advertising obstacles  Products - not just CBD Concerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Len is joined by Kelly Dooley, Owner and CEO, Kanna Kingdom. Kanna Kingdom is a licensed cannabis distributor and manufacturing facility in Long Beach, California.    "You can create the best brand in the world but if you don't have a sales team and you don't have enough liquidity to overcome obstacles, you're bound to fail..." - Kelly Dooley   In this episode Kelly's path to the cannabis industry Product offerings and upcoming brands Marketing - build a purple cow Female leadership in the cannabis industry California - taxes, regulations and the black market Excited About  Concerned About  

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Cannabis trends for 2021 Len gives Matthew 1 million dollars to allocate to 7 cannabis stocks - where will he put his money? Innovative Industrial Properties Curaleaf Canopy Growth Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc Trulieve GrowGeneration Green Thumb Industries Speculative Plays Columbia Care Planet 13 PharmaCielo Khiron Cresco Labs OrganiGram Village Farms International Coming in as a new cannabis stock investor Look at market cap and annual sales Canopy, Acerage Holdings, TerrAscend   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

In this episode, Len is joined by Steven Fyke, CEO and Jason Griffin, CTO of Furna. Furna is the only vaporizer designed with interchangeable ovens for dry herb and concentrate products. It's faster and easier to prepare, swap or share so you can focus on the fun in front of you.    "When we started working in this industry, what shocked me was how many people in the industry have great stories of how cannabis has changed their life..." - Jason Griffin   In this episode The birth of Furna Innovation Product offerings Stigma, and starting a cannabis business Legalization in Canada Concerned About Excited About  

In this episode, Len is joined by Adam Goers, VP, Corporate Affairs, Columbia Care. Columbia Care is a multi-state operator bringing quality, expertise and trust to cannabis. They put people and patients first by providing a portfolio of high quality cannabis-based health and wellness solutions, leveraging data and research to fuel innovation and improve access to cannabis and plant-based solutions.    "Albert Einstein Medical Research Centre in New York found that 68% of adult use customers are using cannabis for a medical or health and wellness needs..." - Adam Goers   In this episode How Adam came to the cannabis industry  Ramping up to scale Federal legalization Adapting and pivoting to succeed during the pandemic  Licensing in different states Sales, medical vs recreational  Products  Concerned about Excited about  

On this episode, Len is joined by Davis Clayton Kiyo, Founder and CEO of Myster - A company that specializes in modern and innovative cannabis hardware. In this episode From black market to legit market Beating a federal indictment  Stashtray Dabbing vs smoking Will the black market go away? Concerned about Excited About   Check This Out!

In this episode, Len is joined by Maria Cordeiro, Chief marketing Officer at My Green Network. Maria oversees all aspects of strategic marketing, planning, design, and content. As well as leveraging key industry partnerships and outreach initiatives.    In this episode A creative path into cannabis New brands: getting a cannabis licence Tips for getting started Cannabis marketing Driving traffic to your brand Partnerships Excited about   Check This Out!

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Canopy Growth Corporation Acerage deal Aurora  Tilray Green Thumb Harvest Health GrowGeneration  Len's cannabis portfolio - Buy, Sell or Hold   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

In this episode, Len is joined by Noah Mendelsohn, Head of Business Development, Northstar Finance. Northstar has over 80 years of combined experience in the cannabis, tech and entertainment industry. They can be your dedicated financial partner to help grow your business from accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, fundraising, investor relations, strategic advisor services and more!   In this episode Noah's path to the cannabis space Mistakes that new cannabis business owners make Starting a retail cannabis operation Federal legalizationConcerned about Excited about  

In this episode, Len is joined by Josh and Stephen Cobos, the COO and  CVEO of Dolce Foglia. Dolce Foglia is a full service flavor house dedicated to helping businesses create unforgettable products that appeal to all kinds of consumers   In this episode From pharmaceuticals to cannabis The process Getting into the edible market Pandemic experience and advice  Starting a cannabis brand - I wish I had known… Federal legalization Concerned about Excitied about  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Garrett Bain, Chief Commercial Officer at Kadenwood. Kadenwood, is a leading consumer seed-to-shelf CBD company dedicated to fostering trust and transparency in the mainstream wellness category. He focuses on building the Sales and Marketing roadmap for Kadenwood Biosciences, which ensures the quality, purity and consistency of Kadenwood's proprietary CBD. Previously the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of GenCanna, executing multi-channel sales and marketing strategies, Bain aims to grow Kadenwood Biosciences' platform by creating a tiered product offering for clients and enhancing the overall customer experience.  

In this episode, Len is joined by Founder and CEO of MAE (Mind at Ease). MAE is a luxury brand centred on design. They have an elevated design, luxurious materials and a collection of unique accessories for the discerning cannabis connoisseur.    In this episode How Armen came to the cannabis space Creating luxury products Branding and positioning Marketing, direct to consumer Starting a brand without outside capital  

In this episode, Len is joined by Yael, Mishel and Stephanie, Founders of Blumenes. When Yael, Mishel and Stephanie, saw friends and family members in their lives who were suffering from physical and mental pain they set out to find a solution. They wanted to create a clean, organic, vitamin and mineral enriched, cannabis infused relief cream. Blumenes was born!   In this episode Coming into the cannabis industry Product offerings Overcoming industry obstacles Stigma Advertising Excited about availability accessibility proper research  

In this episode, Len is joined by John, Bill, and Jason from Immersia Connect. Immersia has developed some incredible technology that will allow the cannabis community to come together to learn, have fun, and discover new things in a B2B and B2C format.     In this episode How John, Bill, and Jason came to the Cannabis industry Developing the Immersia brand Immersia Connect Immersia Talks Immersia Live The technology  Federal legalization Concerned about Excited about   

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Whitney Beatty, CEO, Apothecarry Brands. Inspired by a lack of stylish, safe cannabis storage systems and a disdain for storing medicine in a shoebox, Apothecarry Brands CEO Whitney Beatty is a successful entertainment industry executive turned cannabis storage designer that's spearheading her quickly growing start-up. Her luxury cannabis humidor company Apothecarry was selected for the first cohort of Canopy San Diego cannabis business accelerator, won the ArcView Groups 2017 Los Angeles pitch prize and was selected at the Fall 2017 Pipeline LA portfolio company.  

In this episode, Len is joined by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet, Chief Scientific Officer of Columbia Care. Columbia Care is one of the largest and most experienced multi-state operators in the medical cannabis industry, with licenses in 15 jurisdictions in the US and the EU.   In this episode How Dr. Mazanet came to the cannabis industry  Helping patients Columbia Care CBD study  The future of CBD and Cannabis Federal legalization - will cannabis be a hot button topic in the election? Columbia Care product offerings Excited about  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Lolita Korneagay, Founder of Cansoom. In 2017, Lolita Korneagay, RN founded Cansoom and developed the most comprehensive, in-person Medical Cannabis Consultant training program for licensed medical professionals. Cansoom's mission is to connect consumers with Medical Cannabis Consultants to make cannabis consumption easy and acceptable for everyone. To date, Lolita has personally trained doctors, nurses, and therapists from over 20 states who now have the ability to pass on their cannabis knowledge to their communities nationwide. In addition, Lolita created the Cansoom platform to contain an online searchable directory of licensed medical professionals, which makes it easy for consumers to find and connect with the right consultant. As a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience, Lolita was the first person to write a cannabis educational book especially for nurses, “The Medical Cannabis Consultant's Handbook”, she is also the author of “The Medical Cannabis Consultant Explained”, and “Your Cannabis Consumption Journal”. In 2018, Lolita launched a YouTube and IGTV channel, under the moniker Nurse Lolita, to expand her reach and teach as many people as possible about cannabis consumption while removing negative stigmas. Through her hard work and research, Lolita has made cannabis consumption safe for those who need it to cope with medical issues while also giving medical professionals the opportunity to learn about healthy cannabis consumption, own their own business, and become cannabis advocates.   Check out Cansoom: https://www.cansoom.com Follow Cansoom: https://www.instagram.com/cansoom_official/  

In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing. Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-67-being-selective-your-cannabis-investments-matthew/id1476454529?i=1000476654549   In this episode The MORE Act Federal legalization Pandemic: Legal Cannabis up - Elicit Cannabis down Delivery model Trulieve GrowGeneration run-up, decline, and future Canopy, Tilray, Aurora Planet 13 Innovative industrial Properties Cannabis vending machines Investing in one Cannabis stock - which one?  

In this episode, Len is joined by Bif Naked, Founder of Mona Lisa Healing CBD. Bif Naked is an Entertainment Industry icon! She is an international multi-time Gold and Platinum selling recording artist. She is a song writer, producer, intuitive artist manager, and cancer survivor. In this episode  Beating cancer Staying positive Why the name Bif Naked? The transition to CBD  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Heather Marianna to learn about 5 non intuitive things one should know to succeed in the CBD industry. Heather Marianna sky rocked in popularity with the launch of her Beauty Kitchen YouTube series in 2012 where she showcased simple, do-it-yourself beauty recipes made with common kitchen household ingredients which generated a powerful following of more than 3 million viewers. Beauty Kitchen products include a variety of collagen eye gels, face masks, lip masks, body scrubs  soaks and more. In 2019, the brand added a CBD line under their umbrella, which skyrocketed in popularity immediately.   

In this episode, Len is joined by Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads, and Co-host of Cannabis Life Radio. In this episode  How Arby started in the Cannabis and Hemp world Beating opiate addiction with Cannabis Pushing the industry forward Are we close to CBD acceptance? FDA regulations  Legal battles Green Roads offerings  Excited about  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Allison Kopf to learn about 5 non intuitive things one should know to succeed in the cannabis industry. Allison Kopf is the founder and CEO of Artemis, the market leading Cultivation Management Platform serving the fruit, vegetable, floriculture, cannabis, and hemp industries. Artemis won the highly coveted Disrupt Cup at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Kopf was recently named one of Forbes 2019 30 Under 30. Allison is an Investment Partner at XFactor Ventures and serves on the boards of Cornell University's Controlled Environment Agriculture program and Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. Check out Artemis: https://www.instagram.com/artemisagtech/

In this episode, Len is joined by Alex Rowland, Co-founder and CEO of NewTropic. NewTropic's vision is for all consumers to be able to enjoy a safe and reliable cannabis experience. To achieve that, the company is dedicated to professionalizing cannabis manufacturing, to enable our partners to deliver superior products with consistency and scale. In this episode How Alex found his way to the cannabis industry Cannabis supply chain Outsourcing your licensed manufacturing Marekting  When is the right time to enter the market with a new brand Excited About Concerned About  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Charles McElroy to learn about 5 things he wish someone had told him before he started leading a Cannabis business. Charles is the founder of Goldleaf, a science-forward printing company for cannabis growers, patients and enthusiasts. Goldleaf empowers people by helping them better understand their interactions with the plant, and works to make the subject more approachable to new audiences. Check out Goldleaf: https://www.instagram.com/gldleaf/

In this episode, Len is joined by Serge Chistov, Financial Partner, Honest Marijuana Company. Honest Marijuana Company uses all natural cultivation methods to produce only the finest organic and eco-conscious cannabis products.   In this episode From Wall St. to Cannabis Beating the stigma Overcoming marketing obstacles  The smoking experience Product offerings  2020 trends: THC vs. CBB Federal legalization Direct to consumer or dispensary Concerned about Excited About  

In this episode, Luke goes inside with Jeff Finnerty, the Senior Director of Marketing and Sales for the company, GrowHealthy. Jeff shares what is exciting him as well as concerning him about the Cannabis industry, and some advice for other Cannabis CEO's to help their employees thrive.