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Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, a leading chain of cannabis retail stores started in Ontario, is back on the podcast to tell us his adventure of expanding his successful store concept to small-town New Brunswick, one of the most innovative markets in Canada. About ChrisChris Jones is an entrepreneur and cannabis industry executive. He is currently the Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, a leading chain of 13 cannabis retail stores in Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada.Previously, he founded another cannabis retail company in Ontario and sold it after it hit a run rate of approximately $15 million via an all-cash sale to a public company. Before entering the retail industry, he was actively involved in and led multiple acquisitions and investments ranging from several million to over a billion dollars during his time at Origin House, later acquired by a top US-based multi-state operator - Cresco Labs.Chris has also developed and taught classes at George Brown College through their School of Continuing Education. One of them more recently was called Cannabis Business Strategy, which includes a lineup of coveted guest speakers such as Bruce Linton (Founder of Canopy Growth Corporation – which was previously the largest cannabis company in the world by market capitalization). He currently teaches a management course at George Brown called Management Fundamentals.Before that, he built his finance and business development experience at two global construction companies based in Canada: EllisDon and Aecon. Additionally, he led business development and negotiations for a boutique trial-focused law firm in Toronto.Outside of work, Chris travels, takes language courses in Spanish, walks his dog, enjoys the outdoors, and is undefeated in Muay Thai. He obtained his Master of Business Administration from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management.You can reach Chris at christopher.lloyd.jones1@gmail.com  About MichaelMichael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail, Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

Meet Paul Weaver, The Head of Cannabis at the Boston Beer Company. With over a decade in the beverage industry, he started in Toronto's beer business before joining Canopy Growth Corporation in 2017. There, he led innovation, playing a crucial role in launching recreational cannabis in Canada. Paul's expertise in cannabis beverages brought him to the Boston Beer Company, where he continues to shape the future of this evolving market.   Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Explore the decision-making process behind Boston Beer Company's entry into the cannabis beverage category Delve into the intricacies of crafting a cannabis beverage Get an exclusive look at TeaPot's accessible lineup Uncover the complexities of cannabis distribution, understanding TeaPot's availability in Canada and the United States Understand the unique marketing challenges in the cannabis industry Explore Canada's progressive relationship with cannabis Explore the taste and efficacy considerations in cannabis beverages Navigate legal restrictions in Canada and the explicit laws preventing alcohol brands from extending into cannabis Paul's vision for the ready-to-drink cannabis drink category over the next 10 years Uncover the differences between THC-based and hemp-based drinks A thought-provoking discussion on advocacy, legal preparation, and flexibility in the ever-evolving cannabis beverage industry   In this episode with Paul Weaver Tune in with us in this interesting episode with Paul Weaver of TeaPot. Explore the genesis of TeaPot, Boston Beer's foray into the rising cannabis beverage market. From tackling potency challenges to demystifying marijuana through accessible flavors, Paul discusses the unique aspects of TeaPot. In today's episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Paul Weaver, Head of Cannabis at the Boston Beer Company. Discover the journey of TeaPot's lineup, the evolving perceptions of cannabis in Canada, and the legal intricacies of marketing. Gain insights into the future of the cannabis drink category, the impact of hemp-based drinks, and the ethical considerations in product sourcing. This episode offers a concise yet comprehensive look at the TeaPot brand, the cannabis beverage industry, and the evolving landscape of advocacy and legal preparedness.   Sponsor for this episode… This episode is brought to you by Barrels Ahead. Barrels Ahead is a wine and craft marketing agency that propels organic growth by using a powerful combination of content development, Search Engine Optimization, and paid search. At Barrels Ahead, we know that your business is unique. That's why we work with you to create a one-of-a-kind marketing strategy that highlights your authenticity, tells your story, and makes your business stand out from your competitors. Our team at Barrels Ahead helps you leverage your knowledge so you can enjoy the results and revenue your business deserves. So, what are you waiting for? Unlock your results today! To learn more, visit barrelsahead.com or email us at hello@barrelsahead.com to schedule a strategy call.

This week's stories:Subversive Capital Advisor, which focuses on emerging sectors, this week launched a new cannabis- focused ETF, stating that a ‘regulatory move to Schedule III status meaningfully changes the trajectory for this business.The text for the SAFE Banking Act that aims to transform banking for the cannabis industry has been amended.According to Marijuana Moment, which has seen a copy of the amended text, the bill's updates relate to guidance, finance regulations and reporting requirements.Canopy Growth Corporation announced that it was seeking to raise up to $50m in additional funding via a ‘private placement offering'. Are you following the podcast yet? If not, why not? Correct this at once, here -> Follow

I was made aware of the Biosteel early in its history by my hockey sports agent friend, but the Canadian sports nutrition brand didn't pop up in any of my content until October 2019 when the fully integrated cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation paid $51 million to acquire 72% majority control. If you've seen Biosteel in the headlines recently, it's due to an ongoing SEC investigation surrounding the hydration company following improper revenue recognition standards that caused “material misstatements” in its financial reporting by overstating around $24 million in revenue within the last two fiscal years. While these accounting issues are "what" happened, I want to additionally explore possible "whys" that include a number of Biosteel underlying forces, sports drink market dynamics, and strategic decisions. This includes covering details around why the initial Canopy Growth M&A intent became challenged, how Biosteel pivoted hard into beverages with the help of Constellaton Brands, and the huge marketing costs accumulated by playing the game Gatorade invented/mastered and BodyArmor emulated (while PRIME is winning by playing another game). Finally, I'll breakdown what comes next...which includes huge cost cutting initiatives if they want to survive long enough to eventually leverage their cannabis market advantage against the major beverage companies that will one day be available in the U.S. market. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

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A few days ago, Canopy Growth Corporation, one of weed's biggest players, announced significant cuts and the closure of its headquarters in Smith Falls, Ontario, resulting in 800 layoffs for the town's biggest employer. Canopy reported a net loss of $267 million this quarter, bringing the struggling company's losses in the first three quarters of the year to $2.6 billion. Today on Front Burner, Solomon Israel, a reporter with MJBizDaily, joins us to discuss the closure and what this means for a slowing cannabis industry.

Today's stories:A veto-proof majority of lawmakers in the U.S. territory voted to send The Virgin Islands Cannabis Act to the desk of Gov. Albert Bryan. The governor is expected to sign the bill into law, according to the Virgin Islands Consortium, writes MJ Biz Daily. “Buy the dip,” says Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic in his January 2023 outlook piece on the weed industry, writes Barrons. The Leader Post writes that Canopy Growth Corporation has completed a deal to divest its retail operations across Canada, a transaction the company says will allow it to “focus on achieving profitability through streamlined operations in Canada” ry.Tweet us and let us know your thoughts on today's episode, here.Email us about our stories, here.Missed the previous episode? You can catch up with it here. And here's some bonus content we released from the Business of Cannabis: New York Live event last year. About Cannabis Daily.Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Is the Cannabis Industry Maturing? – Best of Cannabis 2022 - BRT S03 EP59 (158) 11-27-2022   Clips from BRT shows talking about the Cannabis Industry in 2022 BRT Revisits some Cannabis topics and shows from 2022, including investing, supplies, packaging, supply chain, zoning, real estate, trade associations, tech, data, Canadian Securities, AZ legalization, M&A, dispensaries, and more…     Seg. 1 BRT Flashback Clip: Cannabis Sales Secret Weapon - Pistil Data = Cannabis Tech w/ Jeff Graham - BRT S03 EP34 (133) 7-24-2022     Guest: Jeffrey Graham - Founder-CEO Pistil Data https://www.pistildata.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreygraham1 https://twitter.com/jeffrigram   The Pistil Data Platform Give your sales team a secret weapon. Pistil makes it easy for cannabis sales teams to prospect, upsell, and grow sales. Pistil gathers a vast amount of cannabis data across the cannabis industry with the goal of enabling cannabis businesses to make better business decisions. The company has built technology to make sense of the data, which is complicated and messy in the cannabis industry, according to Graham. Pistil has developed applications for brands to provide information that can be leveraged by sales teams. Salespeople can use mobile applications to identify business opportunities, such as stores that don't carry their products, stores that are ready for reorders and new stores opening. Pistil helps salespeople use data to make it easier to sell cannabis into retail stores, & target competition.   Full Show: Here     BRT Flashback Clip: From Seed to Success in Cannabis Cultivation w/ Ryan Douglas - BRT S03 EP19 (118) 5-8-2022   Guest: Ryan Douglas, Douglas Cultivation https://douglascultivation.com/ https://douglascultivation.com/services https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ryan+douglas+cannabis https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandouglascultivation/   THE RYAN DOUGLAS DIFFERENCE Unprecedented Credentials in the Industry As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, I directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., one of Canada's largest producers of cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. As one of the company's first employees, I helped drive the organization's early success by designing the production facility, selecting the genetics, and hiring and training staff to produce 70,000 plants and process 6 tons of dry cannabis annually.  My work at Tweed has been featured in Vice, New York Times, Bloomberg News, and on National Public Radio.  Deep Roots in Horticulture - Before entering the cannabis industry, I spent 15 years as a commercial greenhouse grower of ornamental and edible crops. As Head Grower for a commercial greenhouse near Boston, I developed and executed a production plan for raising 600,000 plants annually. These experiences, along with consulting projects across the globe, have provided me with a rich toolkit of best practices for helping clients launch and expand their commercial grow operations Book: From Seed to Success – How to launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time https://douglascultivation.com/seed-to-success   Full Show: Here       Seg. 2 BRT Flashback Clip: Cannabis Business Supplies & Real Estate – The Industry Keeps Growing - BRT S02 EP50 (97) 12-12-2021   Guest: John Hartsell, CEO & Co-Founder Dizpot https://www.dizpot.com/ DIZPOT is a global cannabis packaging company with custom technologies for highly regulated markets. Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., DIZPOT produces millions of packages every month, providing its customers with a single source solution to compliantly and competitively bring products to market. CEO John Hartsell started Dizpot (pronounced dihz-po) with Jeff Scrabeck in 2017 in Phoenix, but now has worked in nearly every legal cannabis market, including Canada and Mexico. The company has warehouses in Oklahoma and Missouri and an office in Shenzhen, China. Hartsell works with manufacturers in Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, and Pakistan, but domestic manufacturers make up 20 percent of Dizpot's products.   Guest: Bryan McLaren, Chairman & CEO of Zoned Properties https://zonedproperties.com/about-zoned-properties/ Bryan McLaren is Chairman and CEO of publicly traded Zoned Properties (ZDPY). As a certified and licensed realtor, Green Roof Professional,  LEED Green Associate, and former City Sustainability Commissioner, Bryan has navigated state regulatory programs for cannabis commercial real estate in over ten markets for over 100 development projects.  Zoned Properties®, Inc. (OTCQB: ZDPY), a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for the regulated cannabis industry, positioning the company for property acquisitions and revenue growth. They recently announced the market launch of its partnership with dispensary retail franchisor (The Open Dør). Zoned Properties invests in OpenDor with franchise model in cannabis using inspiration from McDonald's as an example & model.   Full Show: Here     Seg. 3 BRT Flashback Clip:   Cannabis Industry Post Legalization from Investing, 280E, MSOs, M&A & more... w/ Melissa Diaz & Alan Brochstein - BRT S03 EP53 (152) 10-23-2022 Guest: Melissa Diaz w/ Rebel Rock - customized accounting solutions, HR, and M&A for the Cannabis industry in AZ https://rebelrock.co/melissa-diaz/   Melissa's accounting experience as a CPA spans numerous industries, both domestically & internationally, including healthcare, hospitality and, of course, Cannabis. In addition to co-founding and serving as CFO to Rebel Rock, Melissa is CFO and Shareholder for High Rock Accounting, which places an emphasis on utilizing technology to strategically make day-to-day and long-term financial decisions, while pursuing company goals and compliancy. At High Rock and Rebel Rock, Melissa helps companies remain competitive and efficient in increasingly high-pressure and high-stakes environments. Starting in 2016 she started branching out into the Cannabis industry.   Alan Brochstein CFA of New Cannabis Ventures https://www.newcannabisventures.com/ New Cannabis Ventures is a news & information platform offered by NCV Media, LLC that highlights promising companies and influential investors in the cannabis industry. NCV is a cannabis-centric marketing & communications company.   Full Show: Here         Seg. 4  BRT Flashback Clip: Cannabis M&A from the U.S. to the Canadian Securities Exchange with Richard Carleton - BRT S03 EP05 (104) 1-30-2022   Guest: Richard Carleton, CEO of CSE (Canadian Securities Exchange) https://thecse.com/en/about/our-people/management-team https://ca.linkedin.com/in/richard-carleton-3b460416   Richard Carleton was appointed CEO of the Canadian Securities Exchange in July 2011.  During his tenure, Richard and the CSE team have positioned the exchange to take a leading role in the provision of public capital to entrepreneurial companies; since 2014, the CSE has set a series of records for new listings, capital raised by issuers and trading turnover.  An early advocate for the cannabis industry, the CSE is the global exchange leader in the sector.  Recognized by the Financial Post Magazine as one of Canada's “25 Cannabis Industry Power Players”, and a recipient of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp's “Captain of Industry” Award in November 2018, Richard is a frequent speaker on early-stage company finance issues around the world, and involved in Canadian Securities for 30 years.   Full Show: Here     BRT Flashback Clip: Cannabis Supply Chain & License Structure in AZ w/ Demitri Downing of Marijuana Industry Trade Association - BRT S03 EP13 (112) 3-27-2022   Guests: Demitri Downing w/ MITA AZ https://mita-az.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/demitri-downing-5250531/   Demitri Downing is a former prosecutor and industry registered lobbyist who is part of the original vanguard of Arizona medical marijuana industry leaders. Dedicated to building a vibrant and successful market, Downing has distinguished himself as a vested industry expert and influential trailblazer. With a strong understanding of both policy and operations on a local and international level, Downing was instrumental in drafting Prop 205, Arizona's 2016 legalization bill and currently serves as an advisor to the 2020 Arizona recreational initiative committee. In May of 2016, seeing the need for strong State level industry associations, Downing founded MITA-AZ, the Arizona Marijuana Industry Trade Association, the state's first and largest industry trade association. He is also the co-founder of the Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo, which hosted shows in Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas, and Miami. In addition, he has collaborated with other industry innovators to foster inclusivity and cultural and ethnic diversity in the cannabis space. As part Native American and Mexican, Downing is the founding member of the National Indian Cannabis Coalition (NICC), an organization focused on guiding native communities into emerging cannabis market opportunities and founding member of the Mexican Cannabis Business Alliance. Downing is also the co-founder of AMMA PAC, a patient's first organization in Arizona, and co-founder of digital publication Arizona Cannabis Monthly.   Full Show: Here     BRT Flashback Clip Valuation of Cannabis Co's w/ CPA Josephine Giordano - BRT S03 EP08 (107) 2-20-2022 Guest: Josephine Giordano, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CBA, ASA, CDBV, CIRA, CICA, CTP, CCCE Director in the Financial Forensics and Business Valuation Services Group National Cannabis Practice Leader        BeachFleischman https://beachfleischman.com/about/leadership-team/josephine-giordano/ Josephine Giordano is a Director in the Financial Forensics and Valuation Services Group and National Cannabis Practice Leader at BeachFleischman PC. Ms. Giordano's extensive experience includes the areas of internal audit, banking, regulatory compliance, fraud investigation, forensic accounting, public accounting/tax, business valuations, bankruptcy & restructuring, turnaround management, expert witness, court-appointed receiverships, and special master and compliance monitoring appointments. She also holds an MBA in corporate finance. She has been consulting and doing accounting for over 25 years, with the last five, working in Cannabis.   Full Show: Here     Cannabis Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Cannabis-Hemp-Marijuana   More - BRT Best of: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+Of     Thanks for Listening. 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Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder of CANNABIS XPRESS, tells us why his high quality, high speed and low prices model has seen him grow to more than a dozen retail stores in Ontario despite cannabis retail industry consolidation.Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone! About ChrisChris Jones is an entrepreneur and cannabis industry executive. He is currently Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, which is a leading chain of 13 cannabis retail stores in Ontario, Canada. Previous to that, he founded another cannabis retail company in Ontario and sold after it hit a run rate of approximately $15 million via an all-cash sale to a public company. Before entering the retail industry, he was actively involved in and led multiple acquisitions and investments ranging from several million to over a billion dollars during his time at Origin House which was later acquired by a top US-based multi state operator - Cresco Labs. Chris has also developed and taught classes at George Brown College through their school of continuing education. One of them more recently was called Cannabis Business Strategy, which includes a lineup of coveted guest speakers such as Bruce Linton (Founder of Canopy Growth Corporation – which was previously the largest cannabis company in the world by market capitalization). He currently teaches a management course at George Brown called Management Fundamentals.Before that, he built his finance and business development experience at two global construction companies based in Canada: EllisDon and Aecon. Additionally, he led business development and negotiations for a boutique trial-focused law firm in Toronto. Outside of work, Chris spends his time travelling, taking language courses in Spanish, walking his dog, enjoying the outdoors, exercising and is undefeated in Muay Thai. He obtained his Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

Tune in to E.165 ft. Ron Gershoni, Co-Founder and CEO of Jetty Extracts. Since 2013, Jetty Extracts has been a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and pioneer of clean vape technology. Backed by award-winning technology, Jetty has paved the way for the most authentic and natural vape experience available to consumers. Ron has been in the industry since the early days of legalization in California. We learn more about his journey into cannabis and more about what Jetty Extracts has learned over the years and the need to continue to innovate in the space. Jetty has a strong focus on their clean, consistent vape technology that has evolved from CO2 extraction to solventless vaping technology that has become more popular amongst consumers today. Because of their consistency Jetty has continued to see strong growth over the years, even seeing their greatest sales to date in June. Due to that commitment they were recently acquired by Canopy Growth Corporation. This acquisition will allow them to focus on highly quality production in California and continue to evolve new vaping technology. If you are a California consumer check out this episode. Jetty Extracts is one you don't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lit-and-lucid/support

Ron Gershoni is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jetty Extracts, one of the true originals in the California cannabis market. Canopy Growth Corporation and Jetty Extracts (“Jetty”) recently announced a plan for the acquisition of Jetty by the Company. 

Harvest One Cannabis Inc. CEO Gord Davey tells Proactive it has entered into a supply agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation, strengthening its position in the cannabis-infused product market. Davey says through the agreement, Harvest One can sell its LivRelief Infused topical creams on the online medical store of Canopy's subsidiary, Spectrum Therapeutics, through an extension of its licensing agreement with Valens Agritech Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Valens Company

In this week's episode, TRE Co founders Matt Teifke and Alex Coffman have a conversation with Bruce Linton. He is the founder and former chairman and CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation. Bruce is a brilliant entrepreneur passionate about starting businesses to make a difference in the world. He also provides a whole lot of experience in the cannabis industry, public policies, plus how to raise and attract money for your investments. Many years of experience are shared in this valuable podcast.

Canopy Growth is an international, publicly traded cannabis MSO. Their offerings include Martha Stewart's CBD line. Our guest is Sol Clahane VP & General Manager of the Canopy Growth Corporation in the U.S.. She talks about what Canopy does, how their relationship with Martha Stewart came to be, the biggest challenges CBD companies like theirs face, and why you shouldn't be scared of MSO operators gobbling up the little guys.

Canopy Growth is an international, publicly traded cannabis MSO. Their offerings include Martha Stewart's CBD line. Our guest is Sol Clahane VP & General Manager of the Canopy Growth Corporation in the U.S.. She talks about what Canopy does, how their relationship with Martha Stewart came to be, the biggest challenges CBD companies like theirs face, and why you shouldn't be scared of MSO operators gobbling up the little guys.

What can casinos, resorts, and hotels do to detect and respond to sex trafficking on their premises? David Vialpando, CPP, explains how security, housekeeping, operations personnel, and law enforcement can adopt a holistic approach to addressing this crime. Also in this episode, Brandon Smith, director of security technology for multinational cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation, shares how he approaches surveillance and technology installations when varied regulations, compliance measures, and needs change at each location across Canada, Europe, the United States, and elsewhere. Interested in these topics? Check out the articles mentioned in this episode: Human Sex Trafficking in Casinos: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2022/human-trafficking-in-casinos-the-ghost-crime-operating-in-plain-sight/ Human Trafficking in Ukraine: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2022/march/ukrainian-refugee-crisis-raises-human-trafficking-concerns/ Security Technology in Cannabis: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2022/april/High-Potential-the-Marijuana-Market-Embraces-Technology/

In this episode Oriel chats to cannabis entrepreneur Bruce Linton, Founder and former chairman and CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation

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Bruce Linton is one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs. He got his first taste of business ownership in the dot com days, as president and co-founder of WebHancer, a company that helped people measure and analyze their website’s performance. It was eventually bought by Microsoft. He’s since gone on to found several other companies, most notably Canopy Growth Corporation, where he oversaw 31 acquisitions, 16 rounds of financing and $6 billion of capital raises. As founder, CEO and chairman of Canopy, which became the largest cannabis operation in the world under his watch, he was a central player in the cannabis industry’s development. He now serves on several boards, including cannabis company Gage Growth Corp., where he serves as founding executive chairman and Mind Medicine Inc., a psychedelic-inspired medicine biotech company. Linton also sits on the board of the Canadian Olympic Foundation and is an active member of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s campaign executive committee.

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In the latest episode of Cannabis Unlocked, we interviewed the Head of Government Relations at Canopy Growth Corporation, David Culver. David has decades of experience working on Capital Hill, and has been working in the cannabis industry on behalf of Canopy for just about 3 years now. Prior to the cannabis industry, David worked for Distilled Spirits Counsel in government relations. In this episode we explore the history of cannabis legalization, the Cannabis Administration Opportunity Act and how David interprets the bill and his views on federal legalization in the US.

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Investor Ideas Potcasts, Cannabis News and Stocks on the Move; Episode 566: High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (OTCQB: HITID), VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF), Nova Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: NOVC), Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) and Grapefruit USA, Inc. (OTCQB: GPFT)

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Melissa Gallagher, Director, Corporate & Franchise Stores for Canopy Growth Corporation, which includes the Tweed and Tokyo Smoke stores. We wanted to connect with Gallagher about their current store operations, including newly-launched franchised stores in Toronto.

Episode 2 includes an overview on the MORE Act, social justice reform and the possible results of the 2020 Presidential Election. David Culver, Vice President of US Government and Stakeholder Relations for Canopy Growth Corporation. Patrick Martin, Principal & Director of Midwest Public Strategies for Cozen O'Connor. Erik Huey, President of Platinum Advisors. ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

Jason Wilson is the Cannabis Banking & Research Expert for ETFMG | MJ, a firm developing innovative thematic ETFs that provide investors unique exposure to new markets. Axel Bernabe is Assistant Counsel for Health to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Kelly D. Fair, Director of Legal, USA for Canopy Growth Corporation. Episode 1 includes an overview on the federal government's approach to cannabis legalization, how specific states are developing their own regulatory standards and processes, and the science behind CBD. ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

A Democratic trifecta in congress and the presidency is the best-case scenario for the advancement of the cannabis industry. Initially, expect to see a Biden White House use executive orders that address the decriminalization and rescheduling of cannabis. Though, the start of the administration will be consumed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Support for cannabis has grown steadily over the years and has become a bipartisan issue. In congress, legislation will likely focus on passing a new version of the MORE Act. Such a bill will likely make it to the floor for a vote but would struggle to earn the 60 senate votes needed (if the filibuster remains intact). “There's a lot of parallels here from 2008 in the marriage equality issue with Obama… We could have the same thing with Biden and Harris [supporting cannabis].” * David Culver, Vice President of US Government and Stakeholder Relations for Canopy Growth Corporation. * Patrick Martin, Principal & Director of Midwest Public Strategies for Cozen O'Connor. * Erik Huey, President of Platinum Advisors * Melissa Kuipers Blake, Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

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Ryan Douglas, former Master Grower of Tweed turned cultivation consultant at Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC is today’s guest on The Green Rush. Ryan recently published his first book - “From Seed to Success: How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business In Record Time” that aims to demystify the process of establishing a productive, profitable and rewarding cultivation operation.  With over two decades specializing in horticulture and legal cannabis - Ryan has been one of the leading voices helping to establish industry standards for cultivation and is a must follow resource for cannabis entrepreneurs looking to break their way into the industry. We chat with Ryan about scaling cultivation operations to meet consumer demands, managing in an environment with constant regulatory changes, what the future of cannabis genetics looks like and how his book is helping entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes as they build out their grows.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Ryan Douglas’ Bio Ryan Douglas provides cannabis consulting services through his company, Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC. He has worked in commercial horticulture for 23 years and specializes in legal cannabis start-ups.  As former Master Grower at Tweed Inc., Canada’s largest licensed producer of legal cannabis, and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation, Ryan was crucial to Tweed’s early success. He designed the production facility, selected the genetics, and hired and trained staff to produce 70,000 plants and process 6 tons of dry cannabis annually. Links to guest’s social media: Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanCultivationRyan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancultivation/ Ryan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanCultivationRyan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandouglascultivation/Ryan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBcIrWOM0xuY2c_CI4LJKw Links and Mentions: Ryan’s Website: https://douglascultivation.com/  Amazon: Link to purchase Ryan’s book Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Ryan Douglas And Nina Simosko Join us today to help celebrate 10 years of The National Cannabis Industry Association. The Hurdles For A Cannabis Startup with Ryan Douglas of Ryan Douglas Cultivation. As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, he directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada’s largest licensed producer of medical cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. As one of the company’s first employees, he helped drive the organization’s early success by designing the production facility, selecting the genetics, and hiring and training staff to produce 70,000 plants and process 6 tons of dry cannabis annually. His work at Tweed has been featured in Vice, New York Times, Bloomberg News, and on National Public Radio. The cannabis industry in its current form is relatively new and fresh and still quite entrepreneurial. A lot of “start-ups” being formed and launched, especially with every year, new states legalizing medical or adult-use cannabis. There’s a lot of people listening to this show right now who might be launching cannabis businesses in their states soon. We discuss what advice Ryan has as someone who has worked directly with start-ups in the cannabis space. Also, some common challenges or hurdles that start-up operators might not think about. The Future Of Cannabis As An Essential Business with Nina Simosko. Nina serves as Chief Revenue Officer for Akerna, a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s companies and investments also include MJ Freeway, Ample Organics, Last Call Analytics, Leaf Data Systems, solo sciences, and ZolTrain. Nina brings more than 20 years of technology industry experience to her role. We talk about current events, and the good news during all this is that cannabis businesses have been deemed “essential”. But there are some differences in how we’re operating. There’s delivery and curbside pickup etc so we walk through that customer-to-sale process now and how it’s different. Looking even further into the future here, we ask if she is anticipating any further changes than what we’ve already seen. As well as How will dispensaries reach their customers and what will be new and different in how we’re operating in this new normal. Nina is extremely well suited to her current role with Akerna. She oversees all of the company’s revenue generation streams, builds strategies to drive revenue growth, and plays a pivotal role in aligning revenue generation processes across the entire organization.

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Like any gold rush opportunity, legal marijuana will have fewer success stories than it will tales of failure. So how do we determine which entrepreneurs might come out on top?That’s one of the questions we’re answering on this episode of Business Casual with Bruce Linton, ex-CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation and one of the most widely regarded cannabis entrepreneurs around.If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the importance of marijuana regulation for consumers and entrepreneurs, decipher what makes a good or bad cannabis business opportunity, or—stick with us here—understand how the nascent marijuana industry isn’t all that different from Amazon...this episode is for you.Plus, you’ll hear what Bruce considers the “single worst economic advantage provided to U.S. entrepreneurs in the last hundred years.”Check out more about Remote Works

This week we're joined by Tejinder Virk, European President of Khiron Life Sciences, a vertically integrated medical cannabis company with operations across Latin America, Europe and North America. Join us as we look into Khiron's operations within Colombia, alongside the increasingly progressive cannabis landscape in South America. → View full show notes and summary here: https://www.cannabis-conversation.com/blogs/episode84About TejinderTejinder is a proven leader with over 15 years of executive-level experience in the capital markets and cannabis industries. Tejinder previously served as Managing Director, Europe, for Canopy Growth Corporation, where he was responsible for driving the multinational expansion of Canopy's European operations. He was also formerly Managing Director of Global Equity Products for BMO Capital Markets, a role which saw him developing and managing major client relationships across EMEA.QuotablesEurope is a ‘frontier' market for cannabis 02:45ResourcesJoin Tejinder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejinder-virk-52403769/?originalSubdomain=ukFollow Khiron Life Sciences Corp. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/khiron-life-sciences-corp/Khiron Life Sciences Corp.'sWebsite: https://www.khiron.ca/

This week on The Green Rush we’re chatting with Sol Clahane, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Region for Canopy Growth. Sol oversees all of Canopy’s commercial operations and brands available in the U.S. market, including BioSteel, First & Free, This Works and the recently launched Martha Stewart CBD product portfolio. With a deep background in beverages and CPG, our hosts sat down with Sol to talk about making the switch to the cannabis industry, the major partnership between Martha Stewart and Canopy, the organization’s work with Constellation and what’s next for the company as it looks to expand its footprint in the U.S. Additionally we talk with Sol about the importance of female leadership and diversity in the upper echelon of the space, what it is like to work with a celebrity of Martha Stewart’s stature and how she talks to her daughter about working in cannabis and CBD. As one of the major players in North American cannabis, Canopy Growth is a trendsetter for the industry and Sol’s leadership is one of the reasons why. So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy our conversation! So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!  Sol Clahane, Vice President and General Manager for the U.S. Region at Canopy Growth Corporation As Vice President and General Manager for the U.S. Region at Canopy Growth Corporation, Sol Clahane is responsible for regional growth, leading sales strategies and business development, while overseeing all Canopy Commercial operations and brands available in the U.S. market. Before joining Canopy, Sol served as the Vice President and General Manager of US Chains for Pernod-Ricard; she has also held senior roles at iconic global brands, such as Brown-Forman, Coca-Cola and Pepsi. She brings to Canopy extensive experience in strategic planning, customer management, revenue growth management and sales operations. Sol has worked closely with several non-profit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club of America, Safe Haven Women’s Shelter and Lapiz Rojo, an organization dedicated to providing school supplies for low-income families in Fort Worth, Texas. Sol holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Shepherd University and an Executive Leadership Certificate in Business Management from John Hopkins University. Links to guest’s social media: Sol Clahane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sclahane/ Canopy Growth Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanopyGrowth Canopy Growth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canopy-growth-corporation Links and Mentions: https://www.shopcanopy.com/en https://www.shopcanopy.com/en/martha-stewart-cbd https://www.canopygrowth.com/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

From Capitol Hill, to alcohol, straight into Gov’t Relations on behalf of one of the largest publicly traded Cannabis stocks on the CSE today. Jarod Duggins talks to David Culver, Vice President of Government Relations for Canopy Growth, a vertically integrated, publicly traded cannabis company from Canada. They dive into the early regulatory similarities between the cannabis and alcohol industries, and how David is applying his past experience to a new career opportunity found through his participation with Canopy Growth Corporation.  TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

On our final episode of Micro-dosing with Zeifmans, our host, Larry Zeifman is joined by this week's notable guest, Bruce Linton, Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Canopy Growth Corporation - together they discuss capital markets, his career, and what's next for the psychedelics industry. Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us direct at info@zeifmans.ca. About Zeifmans Zeifmans is a full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada, ranked as one of Canada's top 20 firms by revenue. Beyond the traditional offering, our services include business advisory, valuation, corporate finance, transaction services, corporate turnaround and insolvency, and estate and succession planning, supporting our 9,000+ clients through every step of the business life cycle. For more on our services relating directly to the cannabis and psychedelics industry, visit zeifmans.ca.

Hunter Land is the director of cannabinoid research at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has devoted his career to researching cannabis-derived medicines and their application across a variety of conditions, leading the clinical development of the first FDA-approved CBD meditation, Epidiolex. In this episode, Hunter shares the science-based reality of dosing guidelines for using CBD for various conditions and purposes. He answers questions regarding sublingual delivery, whether you can develop tolerance to CBD, the difference between broad-spectrum full-spectrum CBD, and much more.   In this episode: The difficulty in establishing CBD dosing guidelines. A discussion of whether one can develop tolerance to CBD What to look for when choosing a CBD product. Whether the long-term use of cannabis affects CBD effectivity Quotes: “It’s tough to come up and say: “well you need this amount for sleep, you need this amount for anxiety, you need this amount for epilepsy.” So, with a lot of other medications, a lot of physicians, like yourself, probably know, it’s not uncommon to start low and go slow and see where you might land.” [5:00] “At low doses, we do think there might be some enhanced stimulation effect. But we also know it’s not like a stimulant like amphetamine or caffeine. It seems to function differently than that.” [6:20] “We don’t have guidance on pesticides either. So I think beyond just knowing what’s in products based on standardization techniques, also what contaminates could be present is also of importance.” [25:40]   Links: Get 20% off everything at Octagon Biolabs with coupon code 'plantmedicine' Canopy Growth Corp Follow The Plant Medicine Podcast on Instagram Porangui

Howdy Subscriber, Todays blunt talk is with Bruce Linton, the founder of Canopy Growth Corporation the worlds largest cannabis company. Bruce is the Chairman of Gage Cannabis a big Michigan cannabis company. Gage is well know in Michigan, and they are doing good things. Having Bruces experience in the marijuana sector probably helps. Take a listen to Bruce and I talk about what it takes to get into the pot field and why he did in the first place. Bruce has good advice for cannabis job seekers because he created so many marijuana jobs in Canada. Bruce Linton knows about cannabis businesses. Take a listen and as aways If you want to tell your story about working in weed or have questions, thoughts, concerns about getting into the cannabis field then reach out to us at c *ontact@ourcannabis.org* or call the studio T-Th EST Noon-2pm 616-206-3240 its a *FREE* to help you. Want a job in the cannabis field. go to Handgrown.jobs and sign up it's free too. Look forward to seeing you in the pot field, Matt Ps *Contant@ourcannabis.org* gets you in touch with us. Time stamps show beings 3:10 good stuff at 7:00 14:30 20:30 34:20 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations

Hunter Land, director of cannabinoid research at Canopy Growth Corporation, has devoted his career to researching cannabis-derived medicines and their application across a variety of conditions, leading the clinical development of the first FDA-approved CBD medication, Epidiolex. /// Visit Canopy for 15% OFF any product! Just click here: shorturl.at/KU137 Use Coupon Code CANOPY15 for 15% OFF!

The Hurdles For A Cannabis Startup with Ryan Douglas of Ryan Douglas Cultivation. As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, he directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada’s largest licensed producer of medical cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. As one of the company’s first employees, he helped drive the organization’s early success by designing the production facility, selecting the genetics, and hiring and training staff to produce 70,000 plants and process 6 tons of dry cannabis annually. His work at Tweed has been featured in Vice, New York Times, Bloomberg News, and on National Public Radio.

The Hurdles For A Cannabis Startup with Ryan Douglas of Ryan Douglas Cultivation. As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, he directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada’s largest licensed producer of medical cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. As one of the company’s first employees, he helped drive the organization’s early success by designing the production facility, selecting the genetics, and hiring and training staff to produce 70,000 plants and process 6 tons of dry cannabis annually. His work at Tweed has been featured in Vice, New York Times, Bloomberg News, and on National Public Radio.

How hard is it to grow cannabis at scale?This week we're joined by Ryan Douglas - master cannabis grower.  Ryan has a wealth of experience in North America operating grows on a commercial scale, and is now based in Colombia where he is advising on a large scale cultivation.Together, we discuss the ideal parameters for cannabis growth, the differences between hydroponics and organic farming, and the importance of genetics.→ View full show notes and summary here: https://www.cannabis-conversation.com/blogs/episode70About RyanRyan Douglas provides cannabis consulting services through his company, Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC. He has worked in commercial horticulture for 23 years and specializes in legal cannabis start-ups. Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Ryan spent 15 years as a commercial greenhouse grower of ornamental and edible crops, growing up to 600,000 plants annually. As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, Ryan directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada's largest licensed producer of cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. Ryan helps new cannabis businesses come to market quickly and spend less money getting there. Quotables‘The secret to being able to cultivate on a large scale is... consistency of variety' 22:14‘There is no amount of money you can throw at a plant to make it better, if genetically the potential isn't there' 28:12ResourcesJoin Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandouglascultivation/View Ryan's Website: https://douglascultivation.com/Read more about cannabis cultivation at scale: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/tips-to-master-large-scale-cannabis-cultivation-ryan-douglas/

The massive Canadian Cannabis company, Canopy Growth Corporation announces their pivot to a more profitable business model! Let's Talk Cannabis LMC... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHK1-baXZto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lmc-cannabis-news-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lmc-cannabis-news-podcast/support

CSE's James Black recently spoke to Bruce Linton, Founder and former Chairman and CEO at Canopy Growth Corporation to reflect on his recent investment and advising activities in the technology, cannabis, and 'neuro-pharmaceuticals' sectors.In this conversation Bruce explains how the pandemic is forcing us to rethink healthcare and how we need to leverage technology's use in medicine (3:51), why he didn't take time off after his departure from Canopy (8:30), and the two different paths that the US and Canadian cannabis markets are taking as the global market continues to develop (13:59). Listen until the end to hear Bruce's reflections on what it is like to work with Sir Terry Matthews, his interest in the neuro-pharmaceuticals space (aka "psychedelics"), and what he's learned about leadership in tumultuous times. Related linksbrucelinton.comvireohealth.comslangww.com

Jack is back with a solo episode to catch everybody up with True Buds TV and the True Buds Show. Then we’re going to get a little political and talk about Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Cannabis Legalization. Jack shares his thoughts being someone who is far from political. Sharing his COVID experiences from the Midwest back to LA and the vibe traveling half way across the country. Trying to stay optimistic always finding the silver lining. Next Jack talks about Canopy Growth Corporation, Mass Roots and more stuff in the finance realm and the current Cannabis climate. Then the show becomes more light hearted with a funny Stoner Story. The show is then Capped of with A Dope Song by LA HEEM “Your Change” follow LA HEEM Below. GET YOUR NECTAR PRESS https://nectarpress710.com/ 10% OFF USE CODE: truebudstv Get Your 10% off your TOQi https://mytoqi.com Coupon Code- truebudsshow10 FOLLOW LA HEEM https://www.hypel.ink/Heemin24-7 Some Cool How To Videos!!! Make Your Own Cannabis Simple Syrup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U_7UNM9r1Y&t=1s How To Make Cannabutter Using Crockpot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQuM3OAnBew How To Make A Small Batch Cannabis Infused Coconut Oil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQLQBwPIe0I&t=184s True Buds TV @truebudstv https://www.youtube.com/c/truebuds iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32zShde... SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/truebudsshow Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/true... True Buds Show Video Podcast https://truebudstv.com/podcast-ep-1-19 https://www.youtube.com/c/truebudsshow MERCH https://teespring.com/stores/true-bud... TRUE CANNABIS CULTURE Weed comedy and other fun Marijuana related videos is what we do! True Buds TV is based in California, USA. Recreational and medical marijuana use, cultivation, and manufacture are legal under the laws of the State of California; however, the Content of the Videos is only for entertainment and/or educational use. True Buds TV features content about marijuana, marijuana cultivation, marijuana products, marijuana consumption, hemp, and other cannabis-related subject matter. Your use of any information or materials on this channel is entirely at your own risk, for which True Buds TV shall not be liable. By entering this channel, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless True Buds TV and any person, entity, associate, or party affiliated with True Buds TV from any and all loss, liability or damages incurred as a result of your use of this site/ channel.

Josh Lyon from Canopy Growth Corporation on silver linings in the cannabis industry, Kyle Stewart from lifestyle store Goodhood on the transition from bricks and mortar to e-commerce, and Courier's design team on what's caught their eye this week.

This episode of the True Buds Show is a solo podcast with Jack, deciding to be with family during the quarantine, Jack is enjoying some Muddy Waters, a nice heavy Indica Strain. Times are crazy with the Corona virus but you can expect content and more Podcast to come. In LA cannabis companies have been deemed essential. Jack has been buying some Canopy Growth Corporation stocks. Jack’s sister Emily is going to be on the next podcast! Jack is here to be an optimist, and he likes keeping it real with the True Buds. Jack is working with tCheck and has tons more videos coming, Also keep an eye out the Nectar Press Content as well. Jack thinks it usually better to play it safe than sorry. What kind of guest would you like Jack to get on the podcast. Jack loves making content to help people and wants to make some money along the way. What is going to happen with legal weed the taxes need to be lowered. Jack wants everyone he works with and knows to be happy and have fun. Thanks for everyone for tuning in! Follow True Buds @truebudstv https://www.youtube.com/c/truebuds https://truebudstv.com/podcast Cannabis Influencers to check out, that have been on the Podcast! Follow Sandy Smokes @sandy.smokes Follow California Clouds 420 Instagram: @CaliforniaClouds420 YouTube: Stoner Shenanigans WeedTube: Stoner Shenanigans Follow Colbi Maxwell @colbicat @baked_betty Keep Up With Cassie @cakedandbakedcassie @cakedandbakedcassie2.0

Is it possible to create communities through the design of your product? In this episode, Swish chats with Josh Lyon, Senior Director of Portfolio Integration at Canopy Growth Corporation (previously Director of Marketing at Tokyo Smoke) and Aanikh Khler, the COO of Trufan. Throughout the conversation, Swish discovers the power of taking a design-first approach to connect with your customers, whether online or offline.  

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this episode I visit with Mimi Lam, CEO and co-founder of cannabis retailer Superette in her soon-to-be opened Toronto store.  We explore their award winning brand and retail concept, lessons learned from a fast-paced first year with their store in Ottawa, and what lies ahead for this innovative retailer.Next, the one and only Bruce Linton, Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Canopy Growth Corporation, the cannabis company he started in 2012 and grew to an organization with a market cap of $20billion with $5billion in the bank.  We meet at the Restaurant Canada show in Toronto just before he was interviewed on the main stage.  We talk about our shared paths from Carleton University in Ottawa, lesson learned, the road ahead, and what he would do as Canada's cannabis Czar!But first, let's jump right into my conversation with Mimi from Superette******Thanks to Mimi and Bruce for being my guests on this episode.  Well  Now let's hit the highlights of the retail news in Canada and around the world with Retail This Week for the week of March 9 2020That's a wrap on this edition of The Voice of Retail.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry.I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedInUntil next time, have a great week!

Why is it that people in seemingly great places — good careers or relationships, leave to pursue ‘more'? In 2015, Alan Gertner was working his dream job at Google. Growing up, Alan was the type of kid who preferred computer camp to sports camp, and at only 30 years old was an executive at Google, living in Singapore. He'd dedicated his 20's to winning at work and realized he wanted the next chapter to be different – so he left. He went on to start a company in the cannabis industry, Tokyo Smoke, which he eventually sold to Canopy Growth Corporation for a reported $250M. But his systematic process to do the self-work required to figure out what to do next was key to his success. Alan shares that process, and more on the first episode of our new series Hustle & Grit.

Craft Brew News - 12/13/19(Courtesy of Brewbound – www.brewbound.com)The Wine Group Chairman Backs Kings & Convicts in Ballast Point PurchaseRichard Mahoney, the chairman of the board of The Wine Group, is the lead investor in Chicagoland craft brewery Kings & Convicts’ acquisition of Ballast Point Brewing Company from Constellation Brands, according to the Chicago Tribune.The Wine Group’s 25 wine brands include Cupcake, Franzia, Flip Flop and Benziger.Since Constellation Brands announced the deal to unload Ballast Point, industry observers have pondered the sale price for the San Diego craft brewery that sold for $1 billion in cash just four years ago. Subscription-based newsletter Beer Business Daily reported that Credit Suisse analyst Kaumil Gajrawala pegged the transaction at under $100 million.According to financial services firm Cowen, Ballast Point sales are down 32% year-to-date.Brooklyn Brewery Restructures U.S. Sales StaffBrooklyn Brewery has restructured its U.S. sales team in an effort “to better reflect the realities of the current U.S. beer market,” the company announced this week.“Simply put, craft brewers have been putting too many resources into hand selling, and have been under-investing in the marketing and brand building sides of the business for too long,” the company said. “In some markets supplier reps outnumber distributor reps, with craft brewers continually adding staff and creating a headcount race that isn’t sustainable. We have not been immune to this problem, and today took the step to reduce our sales force to a more rational level.”In July 2017, Brooklyn announced plans to create a national sales and distribution platform with more than 150 sales personnel and brand ambassadors covering 38 states. As part of those plans, Brooklyn combined sales forces with California’s 21st Amendment (21A) and Colorado’s Funkwerks. Brooklyn, which sold a 24.5 percent stake to Japan’s Kirin Brewery in October 2016, acquired undisclosed minority stakes in both craft breweries.Constellation Brands CFO Named New CEO of Canopy GrowthCanadian Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation announced today the appointment of David Klein as CEO, effective January 14, 2020.Klein has served as the chief financial officer of Constellation Brands since mid-2015. Klein’s appointment as chief executive comes just two months after he was named chairman of the Canadian cannabis company’s board of directors. He will step down from his CFO role at Constellation upon assuming the Canopy CEO role.Canopy Growth and Constellation Brands have been intertwined since the New York-headquartered beer, wine and spirits company made its first investment of $191 million in the cannabis company in October 2017. All in, Constellation Brands has invested $4 billion in Canopy Growth for a 38% ownership stake in the company.The move comes a week before THC-infused beverages and edibles will become legal in Canada on December 17.Klein’s ascension to CEO follows a turbulent run for Canopy as the company’s financial results continued to underperform. Canopy announced in June that co-founder and co-CEO Bruce Linton had stepped down as CEO. Linton, however, told CNBC at the time that he was “terminated.”Constellation has recorded more than $590 million in losses on its $4 billion investment in Canopy, though CEO Bill Newlands expressed confidence in Canopy’s plans during Constellation’s third-quarter earnings call.Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018.Foolproof Brewing Founder Lists Rhode Island Craft Brewery for SaleAfter seven years, Foolproof Brewing founder Nick Garrison is seeking a buyer for his Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based craft brewery.Garrison said, “It’s largely a personal decision,” After working for nearly a decade in the industry, it’s just time for the next chapter.”Garrison declined to share a selling price.Foolproof’s assets include its 30-barrel brewhouse and 1,000 sq. ft. taproom, as well as the building and land the brewery sits on.In 2018, Foolproof produced an estimated 3,120 barrels of its 10,000-barrel capacity brewery, although the company did not provide final volume data. That figure, however, is down from Foolproof’s peak production of 3,900 barrels in 2016.Foolproof’s beer is sold in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New Jersey, Delaware, the city of Philadelphia, and the United Kingdom.Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to Michael@craftbeerstorm.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! 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Bruce Linton is an entrepreneur who has been at the head of 16 different companies and presently occupies the position of Executive Chairman at Vireo Health International, Inc, Co-Chairman of Martello Technologies Group, Inc., and co-founder of online rental marketplace Ruckify. During this candid interview, Bruce talks about his successes and his sales failures, helping us appreciate the Growth Mindset, Storytelling and the true meaning of Entrepreneurship. He also talks about how and where he has managed to find extraordinary opportunities and what to look for.  If you want your sales and business to grow, take 20 minutes to learn from this incredibly successful business leader.    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why Relationship Selling is oversold   How Bruce picks his ventures   Why salespeople should never mention their competition The Value of the public policy changes How to pitch investors using Storytelling techniques   SHOW NOTES [00:21] Intro [01:45] Welcome  [02:11] Business stories that inspire Bruce [03:10] Early years: Carlton University Student Association [03:18] Canopy Growth Corporation [03:34] How he became a serial entrepreneur [04:46] Get fired for your own ideas   [06:00] You are selling all the time [06:52] Common Mistakes salespeople make [07:00] Why Relationship selling is oversold [08:36] Do's and Dont's of sales pitching [09:10] Why you should never slam your competition [10:09] How Bruce picks industries to invest [11:14] The role of Public policy changes [12:45] Stories that excite Bruce's investors [13:09] Advice for using storytelling techniques [14:38] Challenges facing today’s sales leaders [15:50] The Art of Storytelling [17:28] Contact info  

Carl Riccadonna, Chief U.S. Economist for Bloomberg Economics, on U.S ADP Employment Report, markets, and economic outlook. Therese Raphael, Bloomberg Opinion Editor, will discuss UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech today and the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. Compass Diversified Holdings CEO Elias Sabo, will discuss impact of the trade war on CODI’s business, and expectations for consumer spending. Mark Zeukilin, New CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation, the world's largest cannabis company, to discuss cannabis regulation and the vaping epidemic.

Cannabis venture capital investment Canopy River's President and CEO. Canopy Rivers is a cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform with a strategic partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation. Canopy Rivers is a unique cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform. The Company is managed by an experienced team of qualified financial and technical professionals with deep industry experience and relationship networks, but what makes Canopy Rivers truly unique is the Company’s strategic partnership and cornerstone investment from Canopy Growth Corporation.

Cannabis venture capital investment Canopy River's President and CEO. Canopy Rivers is a cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform with a strategic partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation. Canopy Rivers is a unique cannabis venture capital investment and operating platform. The Company is managed by an experienced team of qualified financial and technical professionals with deep industry experience and relationship networks, but what makes Canopy Rivers truly unique is the Company’s strategic partnership and cornerstone investment from Canopy Growth Corporation.

Bruce Linton joins the show today via a webinar with a live interactive audience! Bruce is the founderand former Chairman and CEO at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he started with zero customers and took the company value to $20 Billion in 6 years.    Bruce is also the co-founder of Ruckify and The Better Software Company and discusses the state of Franchising, Entrepreneurship, and next hot industries primed for massive growth!  Social Joey and #SocialGeek are proud supporters of VetFran!  

In a bit of a surprise, new numbers from Statistics Canada show that British Columbia has trailed all other province's when it comes to marijuana sales over the first nine months of legalization, tallying $19.5 million. Why is B.C., which is known for its bud, lagging in pot sales?    Guest: Kirk Tousaw Barrister with Tousaw Law Corporation Consultant for Canopy Growth Corporation

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Meet Rob McMillan, EVP and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, based in St. Helena, Napa Valley. His Division is regarded as the leading provider of financial services to the US Fine Wine Business. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Annual State of the Wine Industry Report”, and on this episode of “Napa Valley Inside Out” we talk about how baby boomers, millennials, cannabis and much more, play into his 2019 forecast for the wine business. This surprising conversation begins by noting a decrease in the volume of wine sales for the first time since 1993, and dives into the potential reasons behind it – from anti-health messaging and baby boomers retiring, to younger people drinking beer and spirits, high rates of debt and unemployment, thus different values and an indulgence gap. We end part one of our conversation talking about Constellation Brands, Inc. – the second largest wine company in the United States, investing $4B in Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation, the largest cannabis producer in the world. Keep an out next week for Part Two of our interview on the State of the Wine Industry.

Chris Murray is currently the Director of Health and Social Impact at Canopy Growth Corporation, The largest producer of Cannabis in the World. With his work at Canopy Growth Corporation he conceived and led the establishment the first Medical Cannabis Direct to Physician outreach program.  In this interview Chris and Kathryn talk about all things research, critical thinking and cannabis. What are the benefits of cannabis use, how to use it, the research behind what we know and some of the misconceptions we might have.  To learn more about Kathryn's work click here. To practice along with Kathryn's latest free class click here.  

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More and more older Canadians are interested in medical cannabis because of its potential to ease pain and improve cognitive function. CARP - a new vision of aging - is partnering with Spectrum Cannabis ... a wholly owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. They will offer tailored educational initiatives for the more than 320-thousand CARP members ...who will received a 20% discount on strains that carry the ''CARP Recommended'' seal. Libby talked with Hilary Black, Chief Advocacy Officer at Spectrum Cannabis And - He

More and more older Canadians are interested in medical cannabis because of its potential to ease pain and improve cognitive function. CARP - a new vision of aging - is partnering with Spectrum Cannabis ... a wholly owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. They will offer tailored educational initiatives for the more than 320-thousand CARP members ...who will received a 20% discount on strains that carry the ''CARP Recommended'' seal. Libby talked with Hilary Black, Chief Advocacy Officer at Spectrum Cannabis And - He's led orchestras around the world and been a vital part of our sister station The New Classical FM for decades. Now Kerry Stratton is learning to conduct his life with ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease. Libby visited him and his wife Elizabeth ahead of a special concert in his honour.

One of the most influential leaders within the Canadian cannabis industry will join the July 2019 trade show in San Francisco. The first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo, set to take place on July 25, 2019 at the South San Francisco Conference Center, will feature as a headline speaker prominent cannabis industry executive Bruce Linton, Chairman and CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation, the largest producer of marijuana in Canada. The event will bring together producers, manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and retailers within the fast-growing North American cannabis industry. ***About Cannabis Drinks Expo*** Cannabis drinks industry leaders are planning to meet in San Francisco, California in July 2019 at the first-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo. The event, which is being organized by Beverage Trade Network, will mark the first global gathering of the cannabis drinks industry and is expected to draw some of the biggest names from within the industry. More On : Cannabisdrinksexpo.com/en/about-us-15.htm ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bevcast/ ► Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=233919&refid=stpr ***About the Organizers: Beverage Trade Network*** Beverage Trade Network is one of the world's leading networks for beverage, wine, spirits, and beer importers, distributors, producers, and related companies. Our database and directory listing of the world's leading beer, wine, spirit, and non-alcoholic drink producers provides our importers and distributors an advantage to source and innovate their portfolios. Know more about BTN: beveragetradenetwork.com/

The Liberal government is moving on its plan to expedite the pardon process and waive the fee for Canadians who were convicted of pot possession before the drug was legalized last fall. Bill Blair says an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 Canadians are eligible to apply for an expedited pardon. A Parole Board of Canada website will handle applications, and will have full instructions 'shortly'. Guest: Kirk Tousaw Vancouver lawyer and cannabis advocate Consultant with Canopy Growth Corporation

Canopy Growth Corporation reported earnings today of $83.1 Million

Click to read the full show notes. What’s the industrial hemp program like in the great state of New York? We spend some time with Commissioner Richard Ball of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to find out. We’ll hear about the permitting process for growers, available grant money for growers and processors, what farmers should be doing now to prepare for hemp, and we’ll hear about the plans for that new hemp processing plant recently announced by Canopy Growth Corporation. Also, here's the link to WGAL TV's story about our Industrial Hemp Podcast: http://wgal.com/article/industrial-hemp-may-be-industry-to-watch/26080443?src=app

Craft Brew News – 1/25/2019ZX Ventures-Backed Kombrewcha Refreshes Look, Expands DistributionAmid growing interest in more “functional” alcoholic beverages, one of the country’s pioneering hard kombucha brands is undergoing a makeover in an effort to appeal to younger female consumers looking for boozier versions of the fermented tea beverage.Originally launched in 2013 as a more traditional non-alcoholic kombucha, Kombrewcha — which was co-founded by Honest Tea co-creator Barry Nalebuff and received investment from Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures in 2016 — has upped its alcohol content and unveiled new packaging as an emerging hard kombucha category begins to develop.Speaking to Brewbound, Kombrewcha CEO Garrett Bredenkamp said the moves — which include a transition from bottles to cans and expanded distribution to the Pacific Northwest — were the byproduct of consumer feedback from the last year. The company’s core customer — active 28- to 45-year-old women — wants a sessionable beverage with a slightly higher ABV and natural ingredients packaged in cans, he said.So starting in March, Kombrewcha will increase the ABV of its three core offerings — Royal Ginger, Lemongrass Lime and Berry Hibiscus — from 3.2 percent ABV to 4.4 percent ABV.Those products will also move into 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, sold at a suggested retail price of $11.99, as the company phases out 4-pack bottles.Kombrewcha, which was originally founded as a non-alcoholic beverage company, pivoted a little more than a year ago to become one of the first hard kombucha brands. The boozy version of Kombrewcha launched in New York City, where it gained shelf placements at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s stores, as well as more than 100 on-premise accounts.New York Prohibition Party Seeks Alcohol BanA political party seeking to ban beer, wine and spirits has re-formed in New York, according to NYup.com. Dormant since the 1940s, the New York Prohibition Party reemerged in 2017 with a goal of establishing “a lasting prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcohol, to abolish the alcohol industry, and to establish a teetotal culture,” the outlet reported.The party is targeting Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been a vocal supporter of the state’s craft alcohol industry and given tax credits, grants and other incentives to emerging companies.“Governor Cuomo is perhaps the worst governor on alcohol issues that our state has had since Herbert Lehman [New York’s governor when Prohibition ended in 1933],” the NY Prohibition Party told NYup.com in an email. “His support for the alcohol industry is unethical and has harmed the people of New York.”BrewDog to Fly UK Investors to OhioBrewDog is getting into the airline business… sort of. The Scottish craft beer makers announced an exclusive trip for its Equity for Punks investors to go from London to Ohio, on February 21st through the 25th.“Our shareholders are involved in every aspect of our business – for a chance to check out our Columbus brewery like never before, there’s no better way to travel than with BrewDog Airlines,” the company wrote on its website.BrewDog said it would give travelers a behind-the-scenes look at its Columbus brewery as well as tours of other breweries in the region.Canopy Growth Corporation to Invest Up to $150 Million in New York Production FacilityLess than a month after the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation has announced plans to invest up to $150 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in New York state.Earlier this week, Canopy announced that the Empire State had granted it a license to begin processing and producing hemp. In a press release, Canopy said it would invest between $100 million and $150 million to build a U.S. operation in New York’s Southern Tier. The company added that it plans to establish “large-scale production capabilities focused on hemp extraction and product manufacturing,” which would allow it to produce “tons of hemp extract” annually.Canopy called its expansion into the U.S. “another example of the strategic advantage” last year’s $4 billion investment from Corona and Modelo maker Constellation Brands provides the company.For their part, executives with the New York-headquartered Constellation Brands have expressed confidence in Canopy’s ability to achieve a $1 billion (Canadian) revenue run rate within the next 18 months. CEO Rob Sands, who will be supplanted by current president and COO Bill Newlands in March, has referred to cannabis as the “most significant global growth opportunity for the next decade.”Sales of legal cannabis in North America are forecasted to grow to $24.2 billion by 2021, according to BDS Analytics, which tracks cannabis industry trends.Canopy credited the work of U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer in helping pass the Farm Bill, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s creation of the “Hemp Research Pilot Program,” for its decision to establish a base in New York state.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. 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Exciting news from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture this week announcing the lift of the acreage cap on industrial hemp, a move that will usher in a new age of hemp in Pennsylvania by opening up the crop to commercial production. We talk to PA Hemp Industry Council executive director Erica Stark and Purple Peace Hemp founder Jessie Johnson about these changes and what they mean for farmers in the state. Plus, we hear from Jordan Sinclair of Canopy Growth Corporation, the Canadian cannabis company that recently announced plans to build a hemp industrial park in New York State.

Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering hemp and cannabis stocks releases a 2019 outlook for the sector as the 2018 US Farm Bill law plants the seeds of a new era for the US markets.According to New Frontier Data, quote, “The 2018 Farm Bill will restore industrial hemp to nationwide legal production for the first time since World War II, offering vast opportunities for the industry and investment in a market expected to triple in four years.” End quote.With the removal of hemp from federal prohibition under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the total U.S. hemp industry now looks to expand at a healthy 18.4% through a 5-year combined annual growth rate from 2018-2022. New Frontier Data’s Hemp Business Journal estimates that, in leading all hemp product categories, the hemp-derived CBD market will grow from a $390 million-dollar market in 2018, to a $1.3 billion market by 2022, representing a 27.2% 5-year CAGR.SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB ticker symbol SING) just stated in recent news, quote, “This is a huge win and opportunity for us. The company’s subsidiary SingleSeed.com is an ecommerce-based business that sells and supplies industrial-based hemp cannabidiol (CBD) products. As hemp has become more mainstream and now a fully federally legal commodity the company plans to add more to its offering. Ranging from Biofuel to construction materials to extracting cannabidiol used to treat various ailments and wellbeing, industrial hemp now has an opportunity to be competitive in the global marketplace. Looking ahead to 2019, SinglePoint management is seeking new deals and currently negotiating potential acquisitions across different sectors and will continue to grow revenue through its acquisition model. Management is confident revenue growth through hemp-based initiatives will be successful through 2019 and beyond,” end quote.Bruce Linton, Chairman & Co-CEO, Canopy Growth Corporation, the world's largest diversified hemp and cannabis company, (CGC on New York Stock Exchange), commented on the passage of the Farm Bill saying, quote, "Canopy Growth commends the United States government for passing the Farm Bill, a transformative piece of legislation that will create jobs and meaningful economic impact across the United States. Thanks to a deep hemp-specific portfolio of intellectual property acquired from Colorado-based ebbu Inc. and a landmark investment of USD $4 billion from Constellation Brands, management believes it is well-positioned to enter the US market quickly.” End quote. Canadian-based Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ ticker symbol TLRY), a global leader in cannabis research and production said in December following a flurry of deal flow, quote, “The Farm Bill in the U.S. presents an opportunity to enter the hemp-derived CBD industry and capitalize on an estimated US$22 billion market. Tilray has the expertise, team and supply in place to pursue this opportunity and looks forward to potentially expanding its product offerings to include hemp-derived CBD in U.S.” End quote.Another Canadian-based player, with a presence across five continents, Cronos Group (NASDAQ ticker symbol CRON) is on most investors’ watch list following recent news of a C$2.4 billion strategic investment from Altria Group, Inc.Following the news, during the company’s conference call, Graeme Kreindler from Eight Capital asked about Altria’s experience in the US market and how it would play a role. Quote, “So I was wondering if there’s been any discussions about what that could mean for Cronos in the event of a passing of a farm bill here, on a strategic initiative there?” End Quote.Cronos Group’s CEO Mike Gorenstein said, quote, “Sure. I think any market, it’s great being able to draw from that experience. One of the things that we found is going to be really important is the experience that Altria has dealing with agencies like the FDA and making sure that, again, we follow all the steps, we follow the right processes to make sure that we’re bringing products on in a responsible fashion and in collaboration with regulators. So I think that will be very, very important for us.” End quote.With headlines like,’ 'Financial cascade': How the U.S. farm bill could unleash a multi-billion dollar CBD business overnight’ investors are looking to 2019 as a big year for cannabis stocks but as always, are reminded to keep their feet firmly planted in the ground with some due diligence.Material originally published: otcmarkets.com About InvestorIdeas.comThis episode is brought to you via Stock Wave - a production company that provides audio & video services to variety of clients. Stock Wave may have been compensated for the production of this audio service.In trading, there can be no assurance that any prior successes or past results as to income earnings can be used as an indication of future success or results. Audio/video services by Stock Wave are for informational purposes only and do not purport to be a complete study of the featured company or other companies mentioned. 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Craft Brew News – 12/28/18TTB Suspends Operations Amid Government ShutdownAs the partial shutdown of the U.S. government stretches into its fifth day, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially closed.A temporary landing page on the agency’s website states that alcohol companies will still be able to access the TTB website to make electronic payments, submit labels or formulas, and to file other operational reports, but TTB employees will “not be able to respond to questions or comments submitted via the website until appropriations are enacted.”At the time, the TTB expected 51 of its 478 employees to continue working during the shutdown.The shutdown, which White House officials have said could last into 2019, comes after Trump and House Republicans refused to accept a short-term spending bill that would have funded the government until February 8, 2019.When the federal government shutdown for 16 days in 2013, applications and label submissions were backlogged and some breweries expressed concerns that the release of new beers and seasonal offerings could be delayed as a result.Canopy Growth Eyes US Market Following Farm Bill SigningCanadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation announced plans to enter the U.S. market shortly after President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law on Thursday.“Canopy Growth will participate in the American market now that there is a clear federally permissible path to the market,” Canopy CEO and chairman Bruce Linton said via a press release. “Consistent with the spirit of the Farm Bill, Canopy Growth will participate in ways that support American farmers.”Canopy offered no further details. However, the company stated that it is “well-positioned to enter the U.S. market” as a result of a $4 billion investment from Constellation Brands, as well as its “deep hemp-specific portfolio of intellectual property acquired from Colorado-based ebbu Inc.”The 2018 Farm Bill decriminalizes industrial hemp and allows for the cultivation and more widespread commercialization of the variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that, according to the bill, contains less than 0.3 percent THC.News of Canopy’s plans to enter the U.S. market comes just two days after the world’s largest beer manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, announced a research partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray to explore the creation of non-alcoholic beverages infused with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).Arcadia Foreclosure Auction PostponedA December 20 foreclosure auction for Michigan’s Arcadia Brewing Company has been delayed, according to MLive.com.Karen Hencken, a certified court officer who handles mortgage foreclosures in Kalamazoo County, told MLive.com that the auction was postponed for the next seven days, but due to the holidays, would likely be adjourned until January 10.The Kalamazoo-based craft brewery had fallen behind $1.4 million behind on its mortgage. However, brewery founder Tim Suprise told Brewbound earlier this month that he was in discussions with potential “strategic partners” that would help the company avert foreclosure.Advertising Watchdog: Miller Lite Can Claim ‘More Taste’ Than Bud Light, Michelob UltraIn response to a challenge by Anheuser-Busch, the National Advertising Division (NAD) has found that MillerCoors has proven a “reasonable basis” to claim that Miller Lite has “more taste” than A-B brands Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, according to a press release from the Better Business Bureau program, which monitors national advertising campaigns for truth and accuracy.However, the NAD recommended that MillerCoors stop using its “Know Your Beer” commercials that appear to show the conclusion is based upon a taste test.Both beer companies viewed the decision favorably. A-B told the Associated Press that it was encouraged by the finding that MillerCoors had “misrepresented Itself” and its taste preference claims were “unsupported by fact.”Meanwhile, MillerCoors CEO Gavin Hattersley told his company’s “Behind the Beer” blog that the beer maker was “pleased with the ruling” and would adjust the campaign to comply with the NAD’s recommendations.“We know it’s helping distinguish Miller Lite, and obviously garnering the attention of our competitors as well,” he told the blog.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Craft Brew News – 12/21/18Pennsylvania Breweries Face Tax on Beer Sold in TaproomsCraft brewery owners in Pennsylvania are attempting to restructure the collection of a forthcoming sales tax that is slated to begin next July and would increase the cost of beer sold directly to consumers for on- and off-premise consumption at the state’s nearly 300 taprooms, tasting rooms and brewpubs.As of July 1, 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin collecting a 6 percent sales tax for every dollar of beer sold directly to consumers via brewery taprooms, tasting rooms and brewpubs. The tax would be in addition to the $2.48 per barrel state excise tax that Pennsylvania breweries already pay. Chris Lampe, co-owner of Weyerbacher Brewing Company and president of the Brewers of PA, estimated that “90 percent” of the state’s 300 brewing locations would be affected by the implementation of the sales tax.“In the past six years, the Brewers of Pennsylvania has gone from 12 members to 250 members and a large portion of those newer members of the Brewers of For example, a bar owner would pay about $9 in taxes on a $150 keg purchased from a wholesaler. However, that same keg of beer sold inside a brewery taproom for $5 a pint, at 120 pints, would net $36 in taxes. “I can tell you at Weyerbacher it certainly would be passed on and there would be a sign up saying this is exactly why,” Lampe said.Anheuser-Busch and Tilray Partner to Research Non-Alcoholic THC and CBD DrinksAnheuser-Busch InBev today announced a partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray that is aimed at researching non-alcoholic beverages infused with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).In a joint press release, the two companies said they would each invest up to $50 million to better understand the market for beverages infused with cannabis. The arrangement is limited to Canada.Under the terms of the partnership, A-B subsidiary Labatt Breweries of Canada will work with Tilray subsidiary High Park Company, an adult-use cannabis company that makes, sells and distributes cannabis brands in Canada.Legal recreational cannabis sales throughout Canada began on October 17, 2018, and A-B InBev is latest major beer manufacturer to partner with a cannabis company north of the border.Constellation Brands has invested more than $4 billion into Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation, acquiring a 38 percent stake in the process.Earlier this month, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which allows for the cultivation and more widespread commercialization of industrial hemp — a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that, according to the bill, contains less than 0.3 percent THC. The bill would also exclude hemp from the Controlled Substances Act.President Donald Trump is expected to sign the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday.Deschutes Cuts 7 Percent of WorkforceOregon’s Deschutes Brewery laid off dozens of employees last week, citing missed growth projections.Speaking to Brewbound, Deschutes Brewery president and CEO Michael LaLonde said the company cut about seven percent of its workforce on Thursday. Affected positions came from sales, marketing and operations.LaLonde told Brewbound that Deschutes had “staffed up to grow over the past two years” but had to slash its workforce when that growth never materialized.Deschutes, which was ranked as the tenth largest craft brewery last year by trade group the Brewers Association, is on pace to finish 2018 with sales of about 315,000 barrels of beer, LaLonde told Brewbound. The 30-year-old beer company’s volume trends are down from a peak in 2016, when it sold 374,313 barrels. Last year, the company’s sales declined 9 percent, to 339,155 barrels.Deschutes is the latest craft brewery to downsize its workforce in 2018. Lagunitas, New Belgium, Green Flash, Ninkasi, and Avery Brewing, among others, also laid off workers this year. Large brewers, including Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, Constellation Brands and Pabst have also reduced their head counts.The layoffs at Deschutes come about a week after the company said it would not break groundon a planned $95 million manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Virginia in 2019.Lalonde told Brewbound that the goal remains to “break ground and build in Roanoke.” However, the size and scale of that project are now in question.To Fund Ongoing Legal Disputes, Craft Beer Cellar Turns to CrowdsourcingEmbattled Massachusetts-based retail franchisor Craft Beer Cellar is asking the public for $250,000 that it says will be put toward “past, present and future legal demands.”The request, posted to fundraising platform GoFundMe, comes about two months after the retailer’s parent company, “Craft Beer Stellar, LLC,” had a lawsuit against employment website Glassdoor dismissed by a federal judge in Massachusetts, and about one month after it filed a lawsuit against one of its franchisees.On November 19, Craft Beer Stellar, which oversees 32 franchise locations and one wholly-owned retail store, filed a lawsuit against one of its franchisees, Gardiner, Maine-based Hoppy Days, LLC.In addition to naming a group of one or more anonymous individuals that allegedly posted confidential information to the Glassdoor website as part of that lawsuit, Craft Beer Stellar also named John Callinan, who owned and operated the now-shuttered northern Maine beer store, as a defendant.In the lawsuit, Craft Beer Stellar claims it has “suffered irreparable harm to its business and reputation in the craft beer industry,” and said the negative online reviews have caused the business to lose sales and “prospective business.”As of press time, 12 individuals had pledged $625 toward the $250,000 goal. Among those who contributed are Idle Hands Craft Ales founder Chris Tkach and Firestone Walker territory manager Kristen Demergian.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Tim Saunders seems like the kind of leader you’d absolutely follow into battle. He thrives in high-pressure situations, remains cool under pressure and truly values his troops’ expertise. Saunders also fully commits to taking on new -- and seemingly overwhelming – challenges, like the one that greeted him in his first finance executive role following his time in public accounting. During his first week on that job, Saunders discovered his telecommunications company had lost $25 million the previous year, received news that the New York Stock Exchange was threatening delisting, and received a letter that had been languishing on his CEO’s desk for days. The note, from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, contained more than three dozen comments requiring prompt remediation. “Dealing with 44 SEC comments is a good way to learn about the company during your first week on the job,” Saunders deadpans. But he’s not entirely kidding. That unflappable demeanor has served Saunders well while pursuing a varied procession of daunting challenges in a diverse blend of industries, including telecom, semiconductors, clean-tech, private equity and, now, the burgeoning cannabis industry.

It takes creativity to invest in pot stocks at this stage. Valuation isn't there, so you have to imagine the growth ahead, think about how to identify a winner that not everyone else has, and prepare for the ups and downs that are sure to come. We talk with Darren McCammon, who has already been investing in the industry for several years - including in ebbu, Canopy Growth Corporation's latest purchase - about Canopy and the marijuana industry as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Shawn Pankow, Mayor of Smith Falls, ON, about how his town has seen an economic boom thanks to one of the world's largest marijuana companies. Since moving in back in 2013, Canopy Growth Corporation, formally known as Tweed Inc., has caused a rise in numbers regarding housing and employment.

Photo: (The Canadian Press Images/Phil Snel) Doug Ford's plan to scrap cap and trade will mean $3 billion in lost revenue according to the FAO report. Guest: Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. It's been 25 years since Paul Bernardo was convicted of first degree murder in the deaths of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy. Now he's got a parole board hearing. Guest: Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney. Pot is officially legal across the country. Bill chatted with the VP of Communications at Canopy Growth Corporation on what this means for business going forward. Guest: Jordan Sinclair, Vice President, Communications, , Canopy Growth Corporation.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin) Pot is officially legal across the country. Bill chatted with the VP of Communications at Canopy Growth Corporation on what this means for business going forward. Guest: Jordan Sinclair, Vice President, Communications, , Canopy Growth Corporation.

Set aside the recent price action on pot stocks, and a fact still remains - the marijuana industry looks more and more legitimate. But is that the same as it being worth investing in? And what sort of industry is marijuana going to be? We take a couple articles on Canopy Growth Corporation and see if we can part the smoke to find out what might be in the company's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Canopy Growth stock up 100% in the last month, Daniel decided to go behind the scenes of this rapidly growing industry. This week, Daniel is joined by special guest Jordan Sinclair. Jordan is the Vice President of Communications for Canopy Growth Corporation, the world’s largest marijuana company. In part 1 of the interview, Jordan explains how Canopy Growth hopes to be the leaders in the cannabis industry, how they got recreational marijuana legalized across Canada, and how he responds to critics who question the morality and safety of weed. Thanks to Grassically Trained for the background music heard at the end of this week's episode.

Canopy Growth Corporation gets 5 billion dollars from Corona to increase the ownership shares of Constellation Brands to 38%

We talk about the tech industry as being a disruptive. But what about the cannabis industry? This interview is with Bruce Linton, the Founder and CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation.   The questions that I asked myself going into this were, "How does someone take something that was, and still is in many places, illegal and make it something that is now considered mainstream?" and "What are the negotiation techniques he used to make that happen?"   ALL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS AT: negotiations.ninja/podcast

Today on Blunt Business our host is joined by Adam Greenblatt. Adam is a self-taught advocate for safe access to medical cannabis and sensible drug policy reform, and has been immersed in the cannabis industry for more than a decade. He is a co-founder of Santé Cannabis, Montréal’s leading cannabinoid clinic and medical cannabis resource centre. Adam is currently the Québec Brand Manager at Tweed, Canada’s largest and most recognized licensed cannabis producer. Adam left Santé Cannabis in summer of 2016 to become Quebec Brand Manager for Canopy Growth Corporation, Canada’s largest cannabis company.

Today on Blunt Business our host is joined by Adam Greenblatt. Adam is a self-taught advocate for safe access to medical cannabis and sensible drug policy reform, and has been immersed in the cannabis industry for more than a decade. He is a co-founder of Santé Cannabis, Montréal’s leading cannabinoid clinic and medical cannabis resource centre. Adam is currently the Québec Brand Manager at Tweed, Canada’s largest and most recognized licensed cannabis producer. Adam left Santé Cannabis in summer of 2016 to become Quebec Brand Manager for Canopy Growth Corporation, Canada’s largest cannabis company.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang) Last night, the Senate voted to move forward with the pot legalization bill C-45. Canadians will be able to buy recreational marijuana by mid-September. Guest: Jordan Sinclair, Director of Communications & Media, Canopy Growth Corporation. Outrage continues in regards to the situation involving immigration and the US. The Associated Press yesterday aannounced that they learned that the Trump administration officials have been sending the children and infants who have been separated from their parents to ‘tender age' shelters. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University. Premier designate Doug Ford has decided to quietly axe the Green Ontario Fund. How will this affect the consumer? Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe Mahoney) Last night, the Senate voted to move forward with the pot legalization bill C-45. Canadians will be able to buy recreational marijuana by mid-September. Guest: Jordan Sinclair, Director of Communications & Media, Canopy Growth Corporation.

Phil Shaer, Chief Legal Officer of Canopy Growth Corporation (the first federally regulated, publicly traded cannabis producer in North America), shares the global trends in the cannabis industry and how he went from working for free to becoming a Chief Legal Officer. Phil and host, Kim Ades, discuss the contrast between his overwhelming success and his chronic feelings of dissatisfaction.

A former software engineer, John Coogan says that programmers are often pondering ways to “automate ourselves out of a job.” Coogan, who in 2013 co-founded fast-growing meal replacement products brand Soylent, has a similar perspective when it comes to entrepreneurship. In a recent interview featured in this week’s episode of Taste Radio, Coogan, who recently stepped down as Soylent’s CTO, said that “as entrepreneurs, we should be thinking about how we can manage ourselves out of a job.” Amid the brand’s ongoing expansion from direct-to-consumer sales and into retail stores, Coogan explained that it was important for Soylent, “to find people that are essentially the right tool for the job… and that have seen these challenges before.” In recent months the company has brought on several experienced CPG executives, including former KeVita chief strategy officer Bryan Crowley as president, to support its retail expansion. Coogan also discussed how Soylent’s e-commerce-only model enabled the company “to start collecting data on who our customer was, as well as get product in their hands much faster.” Perhaps most importantly, the business strategy presented Soylent with a streamlined path to retail. “You’ll have customers that can actually go and drive adoption at retail stores because they’ve heard about you online," he said. Also included in this episode: a conversation with influential food and lifestyle blogger Olivia Ku. Ku, who has a following of nearly 200,000 users on Instagram, spoke about how brands can best interact with influencers and why successful partnerships require a true sense of “added value” for both parties. And in this week’s Elevator Talk, we spoke with Shayne Malone, who is the founder and CEO of Zavu, a brand of cold-pressed, HPP juices made from indigenous Brazilian fruits. Show notes: 2:24: WEED Deal: The hosts discuss the Constellation Brands’ recent acquisition of a 9.9 percent stake in cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corporation for $191 million. Constellation, which makes and markets a variety of well-known beer, wine and spirits products,d that the deal is aimed at developing and marketing cannabis-infused beverages that do not contain alcohol. John Craven notes that Constellation is preparing for the gold rush into legal marijuana, assuming relaxed regulation is forthcoming. Jon Landis discusses how current cannabis-infused beverage brands are wading into the market and educating consumers about dosages. 11:15: Interview: John Coogan, Co-Founder, Soylent -- John Coogan is a co-founder of Soylent and served as Soylent’s CTO until stepping down a few months ago. He recently sat down with John and Mike for a conversation about his role with the company and how Soylent, which until recently has been as been sold exclusively online, is positioning itself for massive growth at retail. For new brand owners, listen to why Coogan views direct-to-consumer as “super important for early-stage food and beverage companies.” 39:18: Interview: Olivia Ku, Founder, LoveHealthOK: Mike Schneider recently met with highly influential food and lifestyle blogger Olivia Ku. In a conversation recorded at the offices of Califia Farms in downtown L.A., Ku explained her path to becoming a social media guru and offered advice on how brands can most effectively engage influencers. 59:45: Elevator Talk: Shayne Malone, Founder/CEO, Zavu: Shane Malone is the founder and CEO of Zavu, a brand of cold-pressed, HPP juices made from indigenous Brazilian fruits, including caju, acerola and cupuacu. Shane spoke with the Taste Radio team at Expo East 2017 about his upstart brand and the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. Brands in this episode: Dixie Elixirs, Soylent, Califia Farms, Zavu For sponsorship opportunities, feedback and suggestions, contact ask@tasteradio.com.

The largest cannabis producer in the world part 2 with Hunter Land. Hunter is the associate director of cannabinoid research at Canopy Growth Corporation, the largest cannabis producer in the world. Canopy Growth Corporation is a world-leading diversified cannabis company. They operate a collection of diverse brands and curated strain variety, supported millions of square feet of indoor greenhouse production capacity, partnered with some of the leading names in the sector. Previously, Hunter was a global project manager at GW Pharmaceuticals and established its US clinical team. There, Land authored Dravet syndrome, LGS, and multiple-sclerosis protocols and managed the clinical development of the FDA-approved CBD Epidiolex. He speaks at cannabinoid and scientific conferences and collaborates with cannabinoid, neurology, and epilepsy experts, focusing on applications of cannabinoid formulations and their application across a variety of conditions. The land is a co-founder of the Cannabinoid Education Working Group and a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, American Epilepsy Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.

Hunter is the associate director of cannabinoid research at Canopy Growth Corporation, the largest cannabis producer in the world. Canopy Growth Corporation is a world-leading diversified cannabis company. They operate a collection of diverse brands and curated strain variety, supported millions of square feet of indoor greenhouse production capacity, partnered with some of the leading names in the sector. Previously, Hunter was a global project manager at GW Pharmaceuticals and established its US clinical team. There, Land authored Dravet syndrome, LGS, and multiple-sclerosis protocols and managed the clinical development of the FDA-approved CBD Epidiolex. He speaks at cannabinoid and scientific conferences and collaborates with cannabinoid, neurology, and epilepsy experts, focusing on applications of cannabinoid formulations and their application across a variety of conditions. The land is a co-founder of the Cannabinoid Education Working Group and a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, American Epilepsy Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.

From Seed to Success: How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time with author Ryan Douglas. Ryan provides cannabis consulting services through his company, Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC. He has worked in commercial horticulture for 23 years and specializes in legal cannabis start-ups. Before entering the cannabis industry, Ryan spent 15 years as a commercial greenhouse grower of ornamental and edible crops, growing up to 600,000 plants annually. As Master Grower from 2013 to 2016, Ryan directed cultivation for Tweed Inc., Canada's largest licensed producer of cannabis and the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation. Ryan now provides cultivation advice to cannabis companies worldwide. Launching a cannabis cultivation facility is no different than starting any other commercially produced agricultural crop, but the excitement and potential for big profits can lead to lapses in judgment that prove devastating for many start-ups. It's common for new cannabis companies to raise millions of dollars, only to squander it away on poor hires, confusing management structures, and outlandish cultivation strategies. In a short time, these factors come together to form a perfect storm of mistakes that cause many cultivation programs to crash before they really even begin. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way. An entrepreneur does not need to be an expert grower to launch a thriving cultivation business, and most problems can be avoided through the application of basic business principles and good management practices. By utilizing the advice, checklists, and templates found within this book, cannabis entrepreneurs will skip the typical start-up mistakes and enjoy the shortest path from seed to success.

The largest cannabis producer in the world with Hunter Land. Hunter is the associate director of cannabinoid research at Canopy Growth Corporation, the largest cannabis producer in the world. Canopy Growth Corporation is a world-leading diversified cannabis company. They operate a collection of diverse brands and curated strain variety, supported millions of square feet of indoor greenhouse production capacity, partnered with some of the leading names in the sector. Previously, Hunter was a global project manager at GW Pharmaceuticals and established its US clinical team. There, Land authored Dravet syndrome, LGS, and multiple-sclerosis protocols and managed the clinical development of the FDA-approved CBD Epidiolex. He speaks at cannabinoid and scientific conferences and collaborates with cannabinoid, neurology, and epilepsy experts, focusing on applications of cannabinoid formulations and their application across a variety of conditions. The land is a co-founder of the Cannabinoid Education Working Group and a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, American Epilepsy Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.