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Michele Ringelberg is the Owner and CEO of ThrivePOP, a digital marketing agency that specializes in the cannabis industry, as well as manufacturing and technology. Michele has been instrumental in helping B2B and B2C businesses scale by implementing marketing tactics that generate leads and traffic, and she boasts impressive credentials as a certified Hubspot Gold Partner, Google Ad Certified Partner, and WBENC-certified woman business owner. She leads a passionate and creative team of experts including marketing strategists, web developers, graphic designers, and social media professionals. Michele is also an active volunteer for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Advertising and Marketing Committee, bringing her expertise and dedication to the forefront of industry advancements. In this episode… Ever wondered how a company can pivot from one industry to another and find immense success? How does one go from managing IT services to becoming a leading marketing expert in the cannabis industry? Michele Ringelberg shares her journey of transitioning from a traditional marketing landscape to focusing specifically on the cannabis industry. She explained how a fortuitous opportunity with an email campaign for a cannabis client led her to explore this emerging niche. Michele and her team quickly recognized a gap in the market. By attending trade shows like MJBizCon and learning the intricacies of the industry, ThrivePOP evolved to become one of the first agencies to specialize in cannabis marketing. Her approach included understanding the unique challenges and restrictions of the industry, which helped her craft tailored strategies that brought significant results for her clients. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Michele Ringelberg, Owner and CEO of ThrivePOP, about the evolution and strategic pivot of ThrivePOP into the cannabis industry. They discuss valuable insights about niching down and creating specialized services as Michele shares compelling aspects of her journey, including the pivotal trade show experiences, the importance of authentic marketing, and the role of partnerships in growing her business.
Welcome to the Kaya Cast Podcast, your trusted source for the inside scoop on the cannabis industry!In this special episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Aaron Smith. NCIA is recognized as the oldest and largest cannabis trade association in the world. For those few who may not be familiar with their groundbreaking work, Aaron gives us a brief overview of NCIA's mission to represent businesses from all cannabis verticals, advocating for fair treatment under federal law.As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, Aaron and I delve into the complexities of changing federal law, the NCIA's dedication to the cause, and the unique challenges they face in today's political climate. We discuss the hot topic of cannabis reclassification — a subtle but seismic shift in policy that could transform the industry by moving cannabis from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 substance. Aaron explains the significant implications of this change, acknowledging both the medical benefits of cannabis and its perceived risks, juxtaposing its current classification alongside substances like heroin and LSD.We also unpack the key distinctions between Schedule 1, 2, and 3 classifications and their impacts on the industry — from medical research to the possibility of interstate commerce.Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the strategic efforts underway to integrate cannabis more fully into the legal American framework. Whether you're a seasoned dispensary owner, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of cannabis in the U.S., this episode is a must-listen!Don't forget to subscribe to Kaya Cast Podcast for more insights on helping your dispensary grow and scale.roll up & tune in!Episode keywords/tags:#cannabisindustry #NCIA #AaronSmith #cannabispolicy #federalreclassification #cannabislegalization #cannabisreform #Schedule1 #Schedule3 #tradeassociation #dispensarygrowth #cannabisentrepreneurship #KayaCastPodcast Aaron Smith is Co-founder and CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association, the largest trade association representing legal cannabis businesses in the U.S and the only one focusing on ensuring that the interests of small and independent businesses are represented in the national dialogue surrounding marijuana policy reform.Aaron has been a central figure throughout the modern history of the cannabis reform movement. Prior to launching NCIA, Aaron distinguished himself as a public advocate for marijuana policy reform — first under the auspices of a California-based medical cannabis advocacy group, Safe Access Now in 2005, and then as the California state policy director for the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project until founding NCIA in 2010.Aaron has successfully built coalitions with elected officials on both sides of the aisle in order to advance marijuana law reform legislation. He has also been a keynote speaker or participated in panel discussions on cannabis policy and the role of the industry in driving reform at countless national events. Find out more about NCIA at:https://thecannabisindustry.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/f-aaron-smith/https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-cannabis-industry-association/https://www.instagram.com/nationalcannabisindustry/https://twitter.com/NCIAorghttps://www.facebook.com/TheNCIA
Welcome to another episode of Kaya Cast Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Cohen, the CEO of Cova Software, a renowned software company in the cannabis industry. Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his background in the mobile industry, drawing parallels and offering insights that cannabis entrepreneurs can incorporate into their businesses. He shares his perspective on what should be considered when expanding to another location and scaling a business in the cannabis space. We cover several crucial topics, from the importance of hiring experienced store managers, managing compliance and understanding marketing restrictions, to dealing with high-volume transactions common for dispensaries. Gary urges listeners to recognize dispensaries as sophisticated retail entities and offers useful tips on navigating different market life-cycle stages and their respective implications on competition, pricing and overall business strategy. Tune in as we get profound insights into the cannabis industry from an executive perspective. Whether you are new to this space or an experienced entrepreneur, Gary's advice will surely prove valuable for your journey. This is one episode not to be missed, so sit back and enjoy! Introducing our next guest on the "Green Growth" podcast, Gary Cohen. With over 20 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Gary is a highly respected and knowledgeable figure in the business world. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Cova Software, a leading provider of point-of-sale solutions for cannabis retailers.Gary's passion for the cannabis industry began in his early days as a budtender, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities faced by retailers in this emerging market. This inspired him to co-found Cova Software in 2017, with the mission to empower cannabis retailers with innovative and compliant technology solutions.Under Gary's leadership, Cova has grown to become a trusted partner for over 1,100 cannabis retailers across North America, helping them streamline operations, improve customer experience, and stay compliant with ever-changing regulations. With his deep understanding of the industry and commitment to driving its growth, Gary is a sought-after speaker at industry events and a frequent contributor to cannabis publications.In addition to his role at Cova, Gary is also a board member of the National Cannabis Industry Association and a member of the Retail Council of Canada's Cannabis Working Group. He is dedicated to shaping the future of the cannabis industry and is a strong advocate for responsible and Find out more about Cova at:https://www.covasoftware.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-cohen-1616a2/https://www.linkedin.com/company/covasoftware/ #KayaCastPodcast #CannabisIndustry #CEOInterview #CovaSoftware #MobileIndustry #BusinessTips #ScalingSuccess #DispensaryManagement #MarketingRestrictions #HighVolumeTransactions #RetailStrategies #CompetitionInsights #PricingStrategies #ExecutivePerspective #CannabisEntrepreneur #ValuableAdvice #DontMissThisEpisode #SitBackAndEnjoy
Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide
Victoria Jenn welcomes the #1 Latina in Cannabis, Christine De La Rosa, CEO and founder of the People's Ecosystem, a cannabis company in California and New Mexico. Christine is a trailblazer in the industry, serving as the fund manager for the People's Group, a fund that invests in BIPOC and women-led cannabis companies. She shares her remarkable journey into the industry, driven by her personal experience using cannabis to manage her crippling health issues, including lupus. We break down the reasons why you need to seriously consider investing in the cannibus industry before it's too late, how to raise money and manage investors, and uncover the history behind how this plant was used against Latino and Black communities, even though our ancestors used the plant freely as medicine. In this episode, Victoria Jenn and Christine De La Rosa discuss: - Christine's entrepreneurial journey, from a tech career to a cannabis industry leader. - How to assess investors and not get taken advantage as a founder. - How to start investing in cannabis and let go of cultural stigmas held against the plant - Key factors for making sound investment choices in the cannabis industry, like recognizing the roles of cultivators and manufacturers in the sector. - Christine's efficient three-meeting framework for attracting investors. Learn more about the People's Ecosystem & Invest: https://thepeoplesecosystem.com/ Follow Christine De La Rosa on Instagram @MizChris Follow Christine De La Rosa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mizchris More About Christine De La Rosa: Christine De La Rosa isn't your typical cannabis entrepreneur. With over 7 years in the game as CEO of The People's Ecosystem, she's redefining the industry, focusing on underserved markets. But that's just the start. She's also a Strategic Advisor at Nourish And Bloom Market, an AI-driven grocery store, and a Founding Member at The People's Group, an investment firm championing BIPOC and women-led cannabis businesses. Christine's advisory roles span Regennabis, Cannabis Doing Good, and Tetragram, and she's a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association, advocating for diversity and inclusion. Not just a leader, she's an author too, with papers like "Gender Parity in the C-Suite" and "Pathways to Equity Ownership in the Cannabis Industry" challenging the norm. And she's not just advising businesses; she's influencing government policies across the US for social equity in cannabis. Christine De La Rosa's mission? To transform the cannabis industry into an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable space, where marginalized communities, consumers, and entrepreneurs thrive. Resources: [Free Training] 3 Secrets to Make the Transition From Corporate to Entrepreneur - www.victoriajenn.com/training Work with Victoria Jenn - www.victoriajenn.com More About Banking on Cultura: Download Transcripts - www.bankingonculturamedia.com Watch Videos - https://www.youtube.com/@BankingOnCultura
Welcome to a brand new episode of Kaya Cast Podcast, where we're all about empowering dispensaries to flourish. Today, we're giving budding businesses a deep insight into innovative marketing with Dan Serard from the Cannabis Creative Group. Dan shares how the power of well-segmented and purposeful email and SMS drip campaigns can dramatically boost dispensary success. With invaluable tips on crafting engaging content that captivates and drives conversion, this episode is a gold mine for dispensaries eager to grow.Our conversation with Dan doesn't stop at content optimization. He stresses the importance of a scalable, performant, and thoughtfully designed website. From converting videos into static images to bringing forth your star products, he elaborates on effective website optimization strategies. In an era where digital footprints are just as crucial, if not more, than physical storefronts, Dan makes a compelling case for SEO investments that leave lasting impressions and boost discoverability. But fear not if those budgets seem beyond reach. For smaller brands and social fairness applicants, Dan proposes a frugal yet effective solution: optimizing your Google My Business profile. With advice on how to seize and use Google reviews to their fullest potential, even dispensaries on a shoestring budget can cash in on the enormous benefits of superior online reputation management. And one last tip that Dan leaves us with? Don't bank on the "build it, and they will come" strategy, but instead, invest time and effort in laying a strong brand foundation. Tune into this illuminating conversation to reap the rewards for not just the next six months, but far into your cannabis business's future. Dan Serard heads business development and strategic partnerships for Cannabis Creative Group. He has been working in the cannabis industry for over four years and has been a part of marketing over 200+ brands. He is a member of many cannabis associations, and holds Co-Chair of Education and Content for the National Cannabis Industry Association‘s Marketing and Advertising Committee.Dan is also a well respected writer and speaker for various cannabis industry events. With years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Dan's background as a business development professional complements his interest in the innovating world of cannabis. Dan holds a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management and Policy with a focus in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Today, when he's not in the office, Dan can most likely be found outside – his passions include hiking, snowboarding, fishing, camping, traveling, and playing basketball, to name a few. Find out more about Cannabis Creative Group at: https://cannabiscreative.com/ linkedin.com/in/dserard linkedin.com/company/cannabis-creative-group/ youtube.com/@cannabiscreative instagram.com/cannabiscreativegroup twitter.com/Cannabis_CG
“The cannabis industry is really pushing forward to help people have their own freedom to choose their path to well-being through non-conventional medicine. I decided I really wanted to be a part of that.” - Guillermo Rodriguez The finer details of this episode:Importance of having a strong why in pursuing a particular industryThe unique requirement in the industry to capture customer informationTrends and hurdles in the cannabis industry Episode resources:Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website – summitcpa.netIf you have questions or would like to be a guest on the show, email us at mcpasuccessshow@anderscpa.comVirtual CFO Services for Cannabis - Anders CPA
The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry. This week we talk about: National Legalization Summary: 00:00 - Intro 0:25:05 - The Challenges of Cannabis Industry 0:02:06 - Struggles and Excitement in Cannabis Industry 0:03:01 - Challenges for Cannabis Industry 0:06:54 - Challenges Facing Cannabis Industry 0:08:34 - Challenges in Legalization Movement 0:10:20 - Potential for Interstate Cannabis Commerce 0:12:15 - Challenges With State-by-State Cannabis Legalization 0:14:51 - Interstate Commerce in the Cannabis Industry 0:15:07 - Challenges to Legalizing Hemp and Cannabis 0:19:27 - THC Percentage and Consumer Knowledge 0:20:07 - Cannabis Legalization Advocacy 0:26:26 - Conservative Pasco Accepts Cannabis Guest: Michael Correia, former director of government relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-correia-0059133
On this Cannabis Minority Report with Mike Lomuto: Chris Jackson, NCIA Board of Directors Vice Chair. Each week on the show, we highlight the journeys, successes, and challenges of Global Majority (aka Minority) leaders in our industry. Mike interviews a leader who has had to navigate innovatively and who believes in the potential that cannabis brings to the reshaping of our nation and communities. We also provide our take on select news stories, in particular how these stories impact diverse communities. On this episode, Mike and Chris dive deep on the latest efforts to bring equity to Main Street Cannabis coast-to-coast. They highlight some of the successes in Chris's home state of Michigan while discussing ways that policy efforts have historically fallen short. Chris witnessed how cannabis prohibition directly impacted urban America and is dedicated to reversing the negative damage caused.He is a member of various state and local boards that contribute to economic power and initiatives to drive diversity and inclusion. Aside from serving as Vice Chair for the Board of Directors, Chris serves on the State Regulations Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association and co-chairs its Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee. His knowledge spans the complex intertwining of governmental and business cannabis issues, while also remaining at the forefront of the pressing interstate commerce issues in cannabis. Chris serves in a number of capacities within organizations that have a direct impact on small businesses and the inclusion of people of color economically including: Cannabis Regulatory Agency – Michigan (DEI Workgroup, Racial Task Force Workgroup), Small Business Association of Michigan (Leadership Council, Legislative Workgroup), AQUME Foundation (Board Chair), Main Street Pontiac (Past President). We record live every Monday, on NCIA's LinkedIn Live, at 10am PT / 1PM ET. So be sure to tune in, as well as to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On the latest Cannabis Minority Report with Mike Lomuto: Keyston Franklin, Chief Executive Officer for Gallantri Industries. Each week on the show, we highlight the journeys, successes, and challenges of Global Majority (aka Minority) leaders in our industry. Mike interviews a leader who has had to navigate innovatively and who believes in the potential that cannabis brings to the reshaping of our nation and communities.We also provide our take on select news stories, in particular how these stories impact diverse communities. This week's headlines: The NBA Is Lifting Its Ban On Marijuana In New Deal With Players Union, NCIA and other orgs call on the leadership of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to expeditiously take action on the bipartisan SAFE Banking Act. On this episode: Keyston is a US Army Veteran, strategically using his service skills and training to build pivotal partnerships in the cannabis industry that focus on business development, corporate/government relations, and veteran empowerment. As an entrepreneurial visionary and as a result of his dedication to service, Keyston Co-Founded CannaMatch, Halo Holding Group, and the Warrior Summit Coalition (Vice-President, COO). Most recently, Keyston joined the National Cannabis Industry Association's Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) to assist and make industry recommendations concerning Financial Institutions, Federal Banking Laws, and groups that represent Banking and Payment Solutions. Keyston founded Gallantri Industries to continue his dedication to service by using opportunities in cannabis to further empower veterans, their families, and their communities.We record live every Monday, on NCIA's LinkedIn Live, at 10am PT / 1PM ET. So be sure to tune in, as well as to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.
Last year we began to emerge from the restrictions of the pandemic and we were able to return to Washington D.C., but in the interim, we hosted some VIRTUAL LOBBY DAYS to fill the gap. And then returning in person, finally, in September last year, it was just like riding a bike, but with a few limitations. Mainly the security protocols for getting into the various House and Senate buildings, but things went mostly smoothly, so we discuss our guest's experience. Some of our goals at Lobby Days have been consistent since Day One, which is generally educating Congress as to why cannabis should be federally legal, and of course, licensed business owners who want to see banking protections and 280E tax reform. It's important that we keep doing this work and keep adding to the conversation as it becomes more complex and sophisticated. We discuss the possibility of newer issues or topics that we're bringing to Capitol Hill more recently or at this next Lobby Days event and much more. Aaron Smith is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the National Cannabis Industry Association, Prior to launching NCIA, Aaron distinguished himself as a public advocate for marijuana policy reform. First under the auspices of a California-based medical cannabis advocacy group, Safe Access Now in 2005, and then as the California state policy director for the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project until founding NCIA in 2010.Monica Gray is from Nice Guys Delivery and is also an NCIA Board member. Nice Guys Delivery was incorporated in 2016 by Monica Gray-Fong and her husband Adam Fong. Nice Guys Delivery is a knowledgeable, high-level delivery service that offers the highest-grade flowers, edibles, lotions, teas, tinctures, and more. The couple owns and operates Nice Guys Distribution and Nice Gals, a CBD online retailer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kimberly Cargile has dedicated her life to legitimizing cannabis as medicine. She started as a medical cannabis patient's rights activist and blossomed into a cannabis business owner, founder & co-owner of 12 companies and counting. She is a leader in the cannabis industry and sits on the board of the National Cannabis Industry Association and the Nor Cal Cannabis Alliance. After a childhood of trauma and a teenage attempt at taking her own life, Kimberly's mission was spoken to her by a voice that knew her future: “One day you will help save thousands of people.” The self-proclaimed Healer, not Dealer talks us through the neurochemical effects of cannabis on the endocannabinoid system, resources to find the right medicine for your ailments and her work in the legal system to legalize cannabis and end unlawful incarceration for marijuana. To access A Therapeutic Alternative, CLICK HERE.For more Cannabis Education: National Institute of Healthhttps://norml.org/https://www.safeaccessnow.org/https://healer.com/https://leaf411.org/https://www.projectcbd.org/Follow for more episodes on IG @Mindfull_Mariwww.amindfullplace.com
Michael has been at NCIA for over 9 years, and Michelle is close to her 9-year anniversary working at the organization. That date back to when two states, Colorado and Washington state, was just rolling out their adult-use cannabis laws for the first time. So with this, we discuss the tone and temperature when it comes to pro-cannabis policy reform in the halls of Congress at that time.Lobby Days is easily our favorite NCIA event, and we think many people share my sentiment. Pre-COVID pandemic was always encouraging to see, year after year, the number of NCIA members grow and grow, reaching over 300 in 2019. So now we see more and more Congressional offices take our group and our concerns seriously. We talk about what are our guest's reflections on that and much more!Michelle Rutter Friberg is deputy director of government relations and has worked at NCIA since 2014. Michelle graduated from James Madison University in 2012, where during her studies, she held a year-long internship with Virginia House of Delegates member Tony Wilt (R).Michael Correia is the director of government relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Prior to joining NCIA, Michael spent many years working on Capitol Hill, including working for Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA), who retired in 2010, and the House Committee on Resources, serving three different Chairmen. Previously, he was director of federal affairs for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and senior project manager for the Committee for Responsible Federal Budget.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rebecca Colett spent most of her professional career in analytical and leadership positions at some of the best-known financial and tech companies in America, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, GE Capital, IBM, and Red Hat. But that didn't quench Colett's professional passion, so the Detroit entrepreneur and her business partner started a caregiving business, teaching themselves the craft of cultivation and product manufacturing. They learned it well enough that in 2019 they expanded that caregiving business into a licensed grower and product manufacturer – Calyxeum - that grows flower and creates edibles, concentrates, topicals, and other products, and employs 20 people. In this episode, Colett will share: -How she used her finance, tech and analytics background in cannabis -How she bootstrapped her business after an unsuccessful capital raise attempt -How to bounce back and raise capital successfully after not succeeding to raise capital the first time - How to scale a caregiving operation into a thriving business - How small businesses can use the power of branding to compete with big businesses Who is Rebecca Colett? Rebecca Colett is the co-founder and CEO of Calyxeum, a cultivation and product manufacturing business headquartered in Detroit. Colett and her business partner LaToyia Rucker launched Calyxeum in 2019 after several years as registered Michigan caregivers. Colett has also served on the national board of National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws, and as Committee Chair for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Before cannabis, she launched a successful gym franchise, and held analytical and leadership posts at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, GE Capital, IBM, Red Hat and other well-known American companies.
Rebecca Colett spent most of her professional career in analytical and leadership positions at some of the best-known financial and tech companies in America, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, GE Capital, IBM, and Red Hat. But that didn't quench Colett's professional passion, so the Detroit entrepreneur and her business partner started a caregiving business, teaching themselves the craft of cultivation and product manufacturing. They learned it well enough that in 2019 they expanded that caregiving business into a licensed grower and product manufacturer – Calyxeum - that grows flower and creates edibles, concentrates, topicals, and other products, and employs 20 people. In this episode, Colett will share: -How she used her finance, tech and analytics background in cannabis -How she bootstrapped her business after an unsuccessful capital raise attempt -How to bounce back and raise capital successfully after not succeeding to raise capital the first time - How to scale a caregiving operation into a thriving business - How small businesses can use the power of branding to compete with big businesses Who is Rebecca Colett? Rebecca Colett is the co-founder and CEO of Calyxeum, a cultivation and product manufacturing business headquartered in Detroit. Colett and her business partner LaToyia Rucker launched Calyxeum in 2019 after several years as registered Michigan caregivers. Colett has also served on the national board of National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws, and as Committee Chair for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Before cannabis, she launched a successful gym franchise, and held analytical and leadership posts at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, GE Capital, IBM, Red Hat and other well-known American companies.
In Part 1 we covered Cannabis Consumption Lounges, what purpose they serve, as well as how the business models compare and contrast to other industries. We began to dip our toes into the liabilities and risks associated and how consumption lounges can protect themselves from something going wrong, or what to do if and when something does go wrong. We pick back up there with Jodi Green and Matt Grimes, as well as What else comes to mind about the risks associated with cannabis consumption lounges and more!Jodi Green is a business attorney in Miller Nash LLP's Los Angeles office, focusing on cannabis and policyholder insurance recovery. Jodi is a member of NCIA's Risk Management and Insurance Committee and was named by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in insurance coverage for five consecutive years. Miller Nash's 140-member law firm has nearly 30 attorneys practicing in its nationally-recognized cannabis group alone. Miller Nash's cannabis team serves cannabis companies operating in all industry verticals by providing advice in all legal practice areas, from corporate formation to employment, insurance coverage and litigation, and everything in between. Matt Grimes is the principal of The Grimes Law Group. He sits on the Risk Management and Insurance Committee (“RMIC”) of the National Cannabis Industry Association (since 2019), currently serves as the webinar content Chairperson for the RMIC, is a Vice Chair of the American Bar Association's Cannabis Law & Policy Committee (since 2021), is a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association, and is involved with several state cannabis industry associations and advocacy groups.For more NCIA's Cannabis Industry Voice go to CannabisRadio.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dan Serard, Director of Business Development, Cannabis Creative Dan has been working in the cannabis industry for over three years and has been a part of marketing over 150+ different brands. Currently, he heads business development and strategic partnerships for Cannabis Creative Group – a top marketing agency in the cannabis industry. He is a member of many cannabis associations such as the Cannabis Marketing Association, Business Owners Hemp and Cannabis Association, and National Association of Cannabis Businesses and is currently a committee member of the National Cannabis Industry Association's Marketing and Advertising Committee. With years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Dan's background as a business development professional complements his interest in the innovating world of cannabis. Before joining the cannabis industry, Dan managed multiple health clubs in downtown Boston and in Santa Monica, California, where his focus on business development shed new light on the concept of corporate wellness. He's also embraced sales roles in the biotech and software industries for numerous start-up companies. Dan holds a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management and Policy with a focus in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Today, when he's not in the office, Dan can most likely be found outside – his passions include hiking, snowboarding, fishing, camping, travelling, and playing basketball, to name a few. https://www.instagram.com/cannabiscreativegroup/ https://twitter.com/Cannabis_CG https://www.facebook.com/cannacreativegroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannabis-creative-group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lobbying Congress Virtually as an NCIA Evergreen Member with Khurshid Khoja is founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, P.C., a California business law firm. Khurshid founded the law firm in 2012, which represents clientele from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabinoid industries, on regulatory, start‐up, corporate, intellectual property, finance, and other commercial and transactional matters. Khurshid currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association, serves as co-chair of NCIA's Policy Council, and as outside general counsel to Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He has previously served on the Board and Policy Committee of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, California State Treasurer's Cannabis Banking Working Group, as a Founding Board member and General Counsel of the California Cannabis Industry Association, and as a mentor and member of the Selection Committee for the Arcview Investor Network. Among other honors, Khurshid was profiled in The National Law Journal's first-ever Cannabis Law Trailblazers' list, he's been named to the annual Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times, has received SSDP's Unsung Hero Award multiple times, and Arcview Investor Network's Outstanding Member Award.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Green Rush Live discusses the State of Federal Legalization with hosts Jimmy Young and Josh Kincaid of The Talking HedgeEpisode 1001 The #TalkingHedge interviews Aaron Smith, CEO, NCIA...https://youtu.be/_dnRpHbdeKQ
The Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry with Steve DeAngelo today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on The Cannabis Radio. Steve is a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, activist, author, and on-screen personality. He co-founded several iconic cannabis businesses and organizations: Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the US; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first dedicated cannabis lab; the Arc View Group, the first cannabis investment firm; and the National Cannabis Industry Association, the industry's first trade association. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Harborside Inc, a vertically integrated California cannabis company. Steve's creative projects include a book, The Cannabis Manifesto; a Discovery Channel mini-series, Weed Wars; and a new weekly show, Ask Steve DeAngelo, on greenflowermedia.com. He was a lead organizer and fundraiser for I-59, Washington DC's medical cannabis initiative; and is most famous for his successful litigation against the Department of Justice, which halted the DOJ's last-ditch 2011 campaign to shut down California's medical cannabis dispensaries. In recognition of these pioneering accomplishments, in 2015, former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco, the Hon. Willie L Brown called Steve the Father of the legal Cannabis Industry.
Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Tahir Johnson, Director of Social Equity and Inclusion for the US Cannabis Council. Their conversation focuses on these all-important and difficult issues of social equity and fairness in the cannabis industry.In Tahir's role at the USCC, he advances the nonprofit's mission of achieving social justice for those impacted by cannabis prohibition. With a focus on licensing equity, he develops educational resources for industry stakeholders and heads an accountability task force to support members' equity program goals. Prior to joining the USCC, he was the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager at the National Cannabis Industry Association. Tahir also has extensive hands-on industry experience in the retail sector as a medical cannabis patient counselor and has applied for business licenses in both Maryland and New Jersey. Before he pursued his passion for supporting the cannabis community, he worked as a financial advisor and served on the diversity council of Morgan Stanley.Tahir attended Howard University, where he majored in Marketing. He also holds a Marijuana Master Certificate from the Cannabis Training University and a certification in Indoor Horticulture from Oaksterdam University. Outside of work, he produces and hosts the podcast Cannabis Diversity Report.PLEASE NOTE: This cannaconvo was recorded prior to the release of the New York draft conditional retail regulations.https://globalcannabistimes.com/
How Cannabis Companies Pivoted Marketing During COVID with Dan Serard today on NCIA's Cannabis Industry Voice only on Cannabis Radio. Dan has been working in the cannabis industry for over four years. Currently, he heads business development and strategic partnerships for Cannabis Creative Group – a top marketing agency in the cannabis industry. He is a member of many cannabis associations and serves as a committee member of the National Cannabis Industry Association's Marketing and Advertising Committee. Cannabis Creative Group (CCG)'s services include branding, strategy, packaging, SEO, SEM/PPC, social media, and email marketing, and has been a leader in digital marketing in the cannabis industry since 2017.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Guests: Republican Congressman Brian Steil of Wisconsin, former Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Wilson Center Middle East Program, George Seay, Chairman of Annandale Capital and The Clements Center for National Security, Michael Correia, director of government relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association, and Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
“We've seen brands who, you know, maybe they have great products, but they have really inauthentic marketing, and that hurts them. And I think that authenticity, the understanding of your core values, your mission statement, your North Star, the why you do what you do, people want to support that.” - Lisa BuffoIn this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Lisa Buffo of Cannabis Marketing Association. She discusses what it takes to determine the best practices industry marketers should implement. With the dizzying laws, policies, and loopholes determining the cannabis marketing playbook, it all boils down to identifying your niche and figuring out alternative marketing efforts. [00:01 – 09:19] Shayda shares her South by Southwest Experience[09:20– 18:48] Lisa Buffo on Diving in Headfirst into Marketing and Exploring Cannabis[18:49 – 33:45] Best Practices for Industry Marketers by Understanding the Community[33:46 – 57:45] The Playbook of Laws and Policies on Cannabis Marketing and Censorship[57:46 – 01:14:13] Plausible Execution through Alternative Marketing Efforts[01:14:14 – 1:15:26] Food for Thought: How do you figure out your niche? Who do you market to? Lisa Buffo is a marketer and entrepreneur with a passion for launching companies with experience in both the cannabis and technology industries. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association. CMA has hosted over 100+ educational events nationwide bringing together the cannabis marketing community. Lisa has been quoted in Forbes, The Guardian, VICE, Denver Business Journal, The Boulder Daily Camera, Marijuana News Network, Cannabis Culture Magazine, and other national, local, and trade publications. Lisa helped launch 10 cannabis startups for CanopyBoulder. Lisa also launched the industry's first online wholesale brokerage as their CMO, garnering national coverage in VICE and INC Magazine and becoming the first cannabis-related company to present at SXSW in Austin, TX. Lisa is the Founder & Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Industry Association's Marketing & Advertising Committee where she co-authored the Public Relations Crisis Manual and the Short Guide to Colorado's Marketing & Advertising Regulations. Lisa is an active speaker and has spoken at WomenGrow, NCIA, and CMA events.Connect with Lisa Visit https://thecannabismarketingassociation.com/ and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @cannamarketing Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabiKey Quote:“We do need to be authentic, we do need to be inclusive…bringing that positive perception to the plant and, I say, authentic understanding of the consumer because there's no right or wrong way to be a cannabis consumer.” - Lisa BuffoSPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious RESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com
Cannabis Last Week with Jon Purow interviews Peter Su of Green Check Verified. Peter Su is a Senior Vice President with Green Check Verified, the top cannabis banking compliance software/consultancy in the space. A 20+ year veteran of the banking industry, Peter serves on the Banking & Financial Services committee of the National Cannabis Industry Association. He chairs the Banking and Financial Services Committee for the NYCCIA & HVCIA. He is an official member of the Rolling Stone Cannabis Culture Council. And, he is on the board of the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, serving as treasurer. For more visit GlobalCannabisTimes.com
Lobbying Congress Virtually as an NCIA Evergreen Member with Khurshid Khoja is founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, P.C., a California business law firm. Khurshid founded the law firm in 2012, which represents clientele from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabinoid industries, on regulatory, start‐up, corporate, intellectual property, finance, and other commercial and transactional matters. Khurshid currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association, serves as co-chair of NCIA's Policy Council, and as outside general counsel to Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He has previously served on the Board and Policy Committee of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, California State Treasurer's Cannabis Banking Working Group, as a Founding Board member and General Counsel of the California Cannabis Industry Association, and as a mentor and member of the Selection Committee for the Arcview Investor Network. Among other honors, Khurshid was profiled in The National Law Journal's first-ever Cannabis Law Trailblazers' list, he's been named to the annual Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times, has received SSDP's Unsung Hero Award multiple times, and Arcview Investor Network's Outstanding Member Award.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Heralded as “The Queen of Legal Weed” by Inc. (May 2017) and “The Martha Stewart of Edibles” by Entrepreneur (Jan. 2019), Nancy Whiteman is co-founder and CEO of Wana Brands, a top international brand already available in more than 3,000 dispensaries across the United States and Canada. Nancy leads the company's strategic vision and has been instrumental in Wana Brands' growth into new and emerging markets. She also directs the development of partnerships and licensing agreements domestically and internationally. Nancy founded Wana Wellness Hemp Herbal Supplements leveraging her expertise in cannabinoid innovation and product development. Nancy serves on the Marijuana Business Daily Advisory Board and the Benzinga Cannabis Advisory Board. She was recognized as one of Green Entrepreneur's 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis (May 2020) and named MJBizDaily's first-ever Industry Impact Award Winner (December 2019). She was one of six women included in High Times 100 (March 2019) and was listed as No. 1 in Cannabis Business Executive's 2017 Power Women in Cannabis (November 2017). She is a member of the Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, National Cannabis Industry Association, Cannabis Trade Federation and Marijuana Policy Project. Prior to Wana, Nancy was a principal with The Whiteman Group, a sales and marketing consultancy, and previously held a range of senior-level marketing and business development positions including Vice President, Marketing and New Corporate Ventures for the Paul Revere Insurance Group in Massachusetts. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Connect: Wana Brands on LinkedIn Wana Brands on Instagram Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.
Cannabis and Immunity ResearchNorbert Kaminski is a Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University. His works are particularly relevant today and it is further motivated as we research to COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Hear how cannabis plays an important role in this field.Cannabis Infused Sparking Beverages!Alexi Chialtas and Phil McGarr join us from Wunder, a unique company that produces cannabis infused sparking beverages.Legal Considerations of CannabisMorgan Fox is the Media Relations Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association. Congress appears to be making moves toward legalization. However, there is also talks about dosage strength limits.Coping with the PandemicDr. Joseph Maroon is a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 40 years of clinical experience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Living with the coronavirus threat itself and Dr. Maroon advises countermeasures one may take to build their immune system back up to keep is stronger.Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/
On In The Weeds with Jimmy Young this week, we meet Mike Lomuto, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion manager at the NCIA, the National Cannabis Industry Association. Social equity is a buzz word for giving those most hurt by the failed war on drugs an opportunity to get into the cannabis business. Reality though sets in quickly, and access to capital is always a concern. Now Mike is charged with setting up programs that make this opportunity a reality, and now he explains it on In The Weeds with Jimmy Young.
When marketing maven Lisa Buffo broke into the marijuana industry in 2014, she had lots of questions concerning compliance, regulations and other issues, but there was no place for a cannabis marketing professional to find an answer. So she created that place herself, nurturing a series of marijuana marketing meetings that became the Cannabis Marketing Association. Today, the organization has nine “communities” across the nation and a growing membership. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Lisa shares: How she identified the need for a marketing association and how what she did can be used as a model for other professional groups. How her event-driven cannabis industry adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to strategically scale an organization such as the CMA even as new markets are still getting off the ground. Why marketing really matters in cannabis. Who is Lisa Buffo? While Lisa's focus these days is on marketing, she has broad experience in multiple sectors, having worked with several business incubators, including as a program associate at Canopy Boulder, where she helped launch its first class of startups. She is also founder and co-chair of the Marketing & Advertising Committee at the National Cannabis Industry Association and speaks extensively about marijuana in the media and public forums. Before cannabis, Lisa worked for Bizdom and LaunchHouse, technology business accelerators in Cleveland and helped bring more than two dozen software startups to market.
When marketing maven Lisa Buffo broke into the marijuana industry in 2014, she had lots of questions concerning compliance, regulations and other issues, but there was no place for a cannabis marketing professional to find an answer. So she created that place herself, nurturing a series of marijuana marketing meetings that became the Cannabis Marketing Association. Today, the organization has nine “communities” across the nation and a growing membership. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Lisa shares: How she identified the need for a marketing association and how what she did can be used as a model for other professional groups. How her event-driven cannabis industry adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to strategically scale an organization such as the CMA even as new markets are still getting off the ground. Why marketing really matters in cannabis. Who is Lisa Buffo? While Lisa's focus these days is on marketing, she has broad experience in multiple sectors, having worked with several business incubators, including as a program associate at Canopy Boulder, where she helped launch its first class of startups. She is also founder and co-chair of the Marketing & Advertising Committee at the National Cannabis Industry Association and speaks extensively about marijuana in the media and public forums. Before cannabis, Lisa worked for Bizdom and LaunchHouse, technology business accelerators in Cleveland and helped bring more than two dozen software startups to market.
As the Director of Social Equity and Inclusion, Tahir advances MPP's mission of achieving social justice for those impacted by cannabis prohibition. With a focus on licensing equity, he develops educational resources for industry stakeholders and heads an accountability task force to support members' equity program goals. Prior to joining MPP, Tahir was the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at the National Cannabis Industry Association. A skilled networker, Tahir also has extensive hands-on industry experience in the retail sector as a medical cannabis patient counselor and has applied for business licenses in both Maryland and New Jersey. Before he pursued his passion for supporting the cannabis community, he worked as a financial advisor and served on the diversity council of Morgan Stanley. Tahir attended Howard University, where he majored in marketing. He also holds a Marijuana Master Certificate from the Cannabis Training University and a certification in Indoor Horticulture from Oaksterdam University. Outside of work, he produces and hosts the podcast, Cannabis Diversity Report, and enjoys spending time with his two daughters. Tahir is also a Christian. We discuss how his marijuana use has impacted his family and how he spoke to his Church's pastor about his marijuana use. It is very interesting to hear the stories of all people, and Tahir is the podcast's first Christian guest who uses cannabis. Give Tahir's story a listen, you will be intrigued!!!
Mike leads Armanino's National Cannabis Tax Practice. A tax professional since 1989, he has significant experience in federal, state and local tax from both an accounting and legal perspective. He spent time with multiple Big 4 firms, including serving in KPMG's Washington National Tax Office, and has worked with cannabis companies both large and small in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. He advises cannabis clients on a broad range of issues that affect the space, including mergers and acquisitions, loan structuring, and funding mechanisms from venture capital, private equity and investment banking. Mike provides guidance on cannabis technology, manufacturing, transportation and retail issues. Mike is the contributing editor of Cannabis Taxation a 250-page treatise for Thomson Reuters discussing the 34 states that tax cannabis sales. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the National Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Association, which nominated him for their CPA of the Year award for 2019. He holds a B.S. in mathematics and psychology from the University of Alabama, a J.D. from Cumberland Law, and a Masters of Tax Law from Emory Law School. For more information about Armanino's National Cannabis Tax Practice go to https://www.armaninollp.com/industries/cannabis/
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Join me today as I sit down virtually with Mike Lomuto, a Cannapreneur and is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager from the National Cannabis Industry Association. We will discuss the cannabis business, social equity, how to get involved in the industry, and more. Tune in at 4 pm PST on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Find out more about the National Cannabis Industry Association: https://thecannabisindustry.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latalksganja/message
Lisa Dannen, our colleague at Maya, recently experienced her first Ayahuasca retreat in Peru. Today on the show, she shares all the preparation and integration that went into her experience. On the podcast, we discuss about Lisa's work with Maya, and why she wanted to experience Ayahuasca for healing and personal growth. We discuss her 10 day experience in the Sacred Valley of Peru as well as her subsequent integration. Finally Lisa gives her advice to others planning a similar experience. Lisa has over ten years of experience changing what people know, think, and do about controversial social issues, Lisa began her career at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, advocating for the housing rights of low-income individuals. In 2015, Lisa transitioned into the cannabis industry to help to reform discriminatory federal and state drug policies as the Marketing Director at the National Cannabis Industry Association in Denver. She currently serves as Maya's Director of Marketing & Communications and as a passionate proponent for psychedelic healing. Links Maya Chaka-Runa Retreat Center Don Gino Chaka-Runa Music Timestamps :07 - Why Lisa decided to work at a psychedelic medicine company :13 - Why Lisa wanted to drink Ayahuasca and how she prepared :25 - The experience of five ayahuasca ceremonies in ten days :36 - Lisa's experience with psychedelic integration :42 - How her ayahuasca ceremony has changed Lisa's professional life :50 - Advice to others planning to go on an ayahuasca experience
Legendary activist Steve DeAngelo is the father of the modern cannabis movement, co-founder of the Arcview Group, Harborside Inc., Steep Hill, and the National Cannabis Industry Association. Here, he speaks to Honeysuckle - joined over Skype by his brother and business partner Andrew DeAngelo - about his love for the plant and Planet Earth, the difference between U.S. and Canadian approaches to the cannabis industry, and the importance of family. See more in the inaugural edition of Honeysuckle Magazine's The Honey Pot, coming soon to stores nationwide. Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/sikgnQbNZr4 Read Full Story here: https://honeysucklemag.com/brothers-s... Want to support Honeysuckle and independent journalism? Here's how: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/honeysucklema... Follow us everywhere else! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeysuckle... Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoneysuckleMag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeysucklem... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hone... Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@honeysucklemag/ Apple News: https://apple.news/TjioLztiJR6SBj5WljW6fUA Google News: https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMDCnQsw0cy1Aw?oc=3&ceid=US:en Visit our website! https://www.honeysucklemag.com About Honeysuckle: Honeysuckle Media is a provocative, female led print and digital publication that emphasizes diverse voices with high visual impact. We explore gender and sexuality, racial politics, the environment, cannabis and pop culture. Honeysuckle is motivated by our collective desire better ourselves and our surroundings. Our reporting reflects who we are, as our writers tend to ‘live what they write' rather than just reporting on a topic. See our other great videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6B... Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcast.honeysucklemag.com
Chris Jackson was previously a candidate for political office in his hometown of Pontiac, Michigan. Excited to explore entrepreneurial endeavors in a new & emerging market, Chris partners with the Sticky brand of operations (a cannabis operation) that is rapidly expanding in Michigan. He is the company's leader of Government Relations, Social Equity Lead, and heads project expansion/management. His efforts were recognized recently when he was selected as a member of Oakland County's 40 under 40. Chris witnessed how cannabis prohibition directly impacted urban America and is dedicated to reversing the negative damage caused. He is a member of various state and local boards that contribute to economic power and initiatives to drive diversity and inclusion. Aside from representing the National Cannabis Industry Association as a Board Director, Chris serves on the State Regulations Committee and co-chairs its Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee. His knowledge spans the complex intertwining of governmental and business cannabis issues, while also remaining at the forefront of the pressing interstate commerce issues in cannabis. Chris co-founded a social equity company that contributes to building ordinances, national licensee applications, while directly working with state legislators on cannabis industry policy. His expertise surrounds understanding community benefits and needs. Chris's deep understanding of the intersection of social equity and community benefits serves to propel the movement of these two separate foundational philosophies and purposes. https://www.instagram.com/cj_wolf8/ https://linktr.ee/fadedtruth
This week Aleece interviews Peter Su, vice president of private banking and Cannabis Banking Team leader at Dime Community Bank and member of the National Cannabis Industry Association's (NCIA) Banking & Financial Services Committee, about the incredibly nuanced relationship between the cannabis and banking industries. Aleece and Peter discuss Peter's background in cannabis banking, his role on the NCIA Banking & Financial Services Committee, how cannabis industry clients go about finding a lending institution, FinCEN guidance, his thoughts on the Safe Banking Act, and much more. Tune in to learn more about banking in cannabis from Peter and Aleece! DISCLAIMER: This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion, and no attorney-client relationship has been established or implied. Thanks for listening.
Ryan Rapaport is a co-founder of 'Digital Venture Partners'. His team collaborates with celebrities and influencers through cannabis brand development. Ryan spent seven years as a leader in software business development and enterprise sales strategy, with a focus on people and retail technology with companies like PeopleMatter (Acquired by Snag) and Vangst. Ryan serves as an advisor to Lobo Cannagars, Best in Grow, and the Better Business Bureau. Ryan is engaged in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives through the cannabis advocacy community with the National Cannabis Industry Association. He is looking forward to growing the company all 2021 with his two partners, Sonny Digital & Andrew Farrior. @ry_rap @digitalventurepartners Www.digitalventures.partners @sonnydigital @paybishop www.linktr.ee.com/fadedtruth
One of the most relevant personalities in the Cannabis Industry, Nancy Whiteman shares her insights on the creation of brands and products in a highly competitive, challenging and saturated market. Amidst bigger competition, unclear regulations and more selective dispensaries, Nancy stands by starting with the value and with the product rather than on visual aspects. For Wana Brands introducing gummies was a novelty, and even so they dedicated effort to improving their manufacturing process to elevate the product quality - resulting in a key market differentiator. How can a Cannabis company decide where to focus as they grow and scale? Nancy talks about understanding the market and the powerful role of innovation in the cannabis and hemp space, which also represents a huge source of opportunities when combined with market and consumer research. Wrapping up, our guest shares her take on how entrepreneurs should prepare for the future in the hemp space You may connect with Nancy on her LinkedIn. Who is Nancy Whiteman? Heralded as “The Queen of Legal Weed” by Inc. (May 2017) and “The Martha Stewart of Edibles” by Entrepreneur (Jan. 2019), Nancy Whiteman is CEO of Wana Brands, North America's No 1 producer of top selling cannabis infused products. The portfolio of diverse forms--including four different CBD/THC ratios as well as a variety of different dosages, onset times and duration of effects--is designed so products can be used singly or in combination to address specific health, wellness and recreational needs. Nancy leads the company's strategic vision and has been instrumental in Wana Brands' growth into new and emerging markets. She also directs the development of partnerships and licensing agreements domestically and internationally. Nancy founded Wana Wellness Hemp Herbal Supplements leveraging her expertise in cannabinoid innovation and product development. Nancy serves on the Marijuana Business Daily Advisory Board and the Benzinga Cannabis Advisory Board. She was recognized as one of Green Entrepreneur's 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis (May 2020) and named MJBizDaily's first-ever Industry Impact Award Winner (December 2019). She was one of six women included in High Times 100 (March 2019) and was listed as No. 3 in Cannabis Business Executive's 2019 Power Women in Cannabis (May 2019). She is a member of the Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, National Cannabis Industry Association, Cannabis Trade Federation and Marijuana Policy Project. Prior to Wana, Nancy was a principal with The Whiteman Group, a sales and marketing consultancy, and previously held a range of senior level marketing and business development positions including Vice President, Marketing and New Corporate Ventures for the Paul Revere Insurance Group in Massachusetts. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. --- About Spectrum Labs At Spectrum Labs, we source local hemp and extract high-quality Full Spectrum Hemp extracts that even our families can use. Spectrum Labs can manufacture these full-spectrum hemp extracts: *Crude *Distillate *Tinctures *Gummies *Lotions *Custom formulations To learn more about Spectrum Labs, visit www.TheSpectrumLabs.com or contact us at (828) 229-7952 Asheville, NC ***If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than a minute, and it really makes a difference in helping Apple recommend the show to new listeners. I also love reading the reviews!
Peter Su is the Vice President of Private Banking at BNB Bank. He is also an Advisory Panel Board Member at Pace University - Lubin School of Business.Peter is also a Banking and Financial Services Committee member in the National Cannabis Industry Association and a Member of the Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts.If you have any questions for Peter Su, you can send him a message on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersu/, or you can ask Mark Ledlow as well on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ledlow-a3498412/.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc.
In this episode PMP dives into cannabis policy with Michael Correia, the Director of Government Affairs at the NCIA. We discuss updates on safe banking, social justice, and how the upcoming election can affect cannabis reform. Produced by https://www.prettyeasypodcasts.com/ (Pretty Easy Podcasts)
Chris Jackson was previously a candidate for Pontiac City Council and State Representative (29thDistrict). Excited to explore entrepreneurial endeavors in a new & emerging market, Chris partners with the Sticky brand of operations (a cannabis operation) that is rapidly expanding in Michigan. He is the company's leader of Government & Legislative Affairs, Social Equity, and serves as its Community Benefits Liaison and Social Equity Lead. His efforts were recognized recently when he was selected as a member of Oakland County's 40 under 40. Chris witnessed how cannabis prohibition directly impacted urban America and is dedicated to reversing the negative damage caused. He is a member of various state and local boards that contribute to economic power and initiatives to drive diversity and inclusion. Aside from being nominated for the Board of Directors, Chris serves on the State Regulations Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association and co-chairs its Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee. His knowledge spans the complex intertwining of governmental and business cannabis issues, while also remaining at the forefront of the pressing interstate commerce issues in cannabis. Chris co-founded a social equity company that contributes to building ordinances, national licensee applications, while directly working with state legislators on cannabis industry policy. His expertise surrounds understanding community benefits and needs. Chris's deep understanding of the intersection of social equity and community benefits serves to propel the movement of these two separate foundational philosophies and purposes. To learn more about Sticky visit https://www.stickyypsi.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support
Asheville-based attorney, Rod Kight, is back to discuss the new DEA rule on hemp extracts. Jason and Rod also discuss how the DEA claims that hemp extracts with Delta-9 THC above 0.3% is an illegal substance, synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC, as well as the crucial North Carolina hemp pilot program that's expiring in October 2020. Linked below are Rod's recent articles where he goes into detail on the current climate with the DEA on the hemp industry: DEA Just Dropped A Bomb On The Hemp Industry. Part 1: Hemp Extract DEA Just Dropped A Bomb On The Hemp Industry. Part 2: Delta-8 THC Who is Rod Kight? Rod Kight is the principal of Kight Law Office PC, which represents businesses in the cannabis industry, including hemp and CBD, throughout the USA and the world. Rod edits the popular Kight On Cannabis law blog and wrote “Cannabis Business Law-What You Need to Know”, a cannabis law primer for business executives published by Aspatore Books. Rod speaks at national cannabis conferences, drafts cannabis legislation, and is regularly quoted on cannabis matters in the media, including Time, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and Business Insurance. He was recently named a “Top 30 Powerful Cannabis Litigator” by MG Magazine and one of the “100 People You Should Know” by Hemp Connoisseur Magazine. Rod testified at the FDA public hearing on cannabis. He writes and sits on the advisory board for the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, a peer-reviewed publication. Rod believes strongly in personal and medical cannabis use for many reasons, including that it helped him during chemotherapy treatments for cancer. He is an attorney advocate for NORML, and a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the Hemp Industries Association, the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association, and the South Carolina Hemp Farmers Association. Rod is married to his elementary school sweetheart, Ashley. She is also his office manager. They raise 5 children. Rod plays guitar in a rock band. You may contact him by email at rod@cannabusiness.law or phone (828-255-9881). About Spectrum Labs At Spectrum Labs, we source local hemp and extract high-quality Full Spectrum Hemp extracts that even our families can use. Spectrum Labs can manufacture these full-spectrum hemp extracts: THCP products! [brand new!] Crude Distillate Tinctures CBD + CBG Gummies Lotions Custom formulations To learn more about Spectrum Labs, visit www.TheSpectrumLabs.com or contact us at (828) 229-7952 Asheville, NC ***If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than a minute, and it really makes a difference in helping Apple recommend the show to new listeners. I also love reading the reviews!
Welcome to A Plan For That, a podcast for progressive voters who believe in sensible solutions, big structural change, and continuing the push of America's center to the Left. Co-hosted each week by Erin and Vince, this show strives to contextualize all of the fast-paced developments in the push for the 2020 Election, and develop an action plan for beyond. Approachable for any audience, the hosts aren't former Congressional aides or members of the national cable media, but regular people who got involved in the process because they felt the call. Erin is our recently activated lightning bolt of energy that demands action. Vince, the experienced voice in political organization and activism. Together, along with weekly guests that include organizers, volunteers, candidates, and politicians, add their 2¢ on the crazy news cycle. Erin and Vince end each week offering organic mobilization opportunities to Dream Big, Fight Hard and elect an #ArmyOfProgressives. On this week's episode:
This week - We've got an interview with Tahir Johnson (@tahdiddy). Tahir is the Business Development and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager at the National Cannabis Industry Association and he's got a unique story on his path in cannabis. We talk about his journey to Maryland cannabis, his work on the national level and much more. So let's listen in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insidetheecosystem/message
Amy Larson, VP of Marketing & PR at Simplifya, speaks with Joyce and Amie from her home in Colorado. Amy's work in cannabis tourism was a good learning experience that helped her see the necessity of professionalism in the emerging cannabis industry. Amy is the first person Joyce ever heard claim that professional cannabis years are like dog years!During Amy's tenure at an integrated marketing agency, she chose to invest her time in learning about the cannabis industry. She had an “ah ha” moment when she attended a panel of NFL players who spoke of the inequity of pushing opiates but banning cannabis.This led Amy on a path to join Simplifya in 2016. She is a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association's Marketing & Advertising Committee, and in 2018 was named one of the “Ten Influential Women to Meet.” And you are about to! Topics Discussed:Introduction [1:22]Football, Cannabis and Amy's Ah Ha Moment [5:26]Covid and Cannabis and Israel [6:15]Law Enforcement and Legal Cannabis [6:44] Twelve-Year Old Boys [7:42]Tourism and Cannabis [9:17]More To Colorado Than Cannabis [11:55]The Amazing Wanda James [12:28]Caroline's Cannabis [15:00]Ellen Rosenfeld of CommCann [17:40]Cannabis Legalization Can Lead Us Out of Pandemic [18:20]Marketing Agency and Cannabis [19:00]Cannabis A Unique Professional Opportunity [20:20]Home Baked (book) by Alia Volz [22:30]The Rules Are Changing! [23:26]Cannabis Regulated Like Plutonium [24:00]Packaging!!! [24:42]Compliance Regulation Database Simplifya [26:30]Compliance Is The Sexiest Word In Cannabis [30:40]Cannabis Business Is Very Different From Hemp/CBD [32:36]Hemp [32:55]#aBongForMom Winner! [33:46]Cannabis News [34:14]High Times NewsCooked with Cannabis on NetflixBong Appetit Cannabis In Amy's Home [37:10]Cannabis and Kids [38:00]The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network
DeJanae Evins is an entrepreneur, cannabis educator, researcher, and urban cultivator. She is the founder of Green Goddess Glow, an educational platform sparking culture-shifting conversations around cannabis and self-care, consciousness and sustainability. Evins has also participated in the federal push for legalization lobbying on Capitol Hill with organizations like the National Cannabis Industry Association and Minority Cannabis Business Association. On the local level, she works with Green Believers, a community-focused, faith-based cannabis incubator working with both city and state government agencies, industry experts and skilled professionals. She's here today to talk more about her role in the cannabis industry and how she's setting the standard for equitable economic, political, and social structures in the cannabis industry by fighting on behalf of the stigmatized and disenfranchised. To find more about Green Goddess Glow: Instagram https://instagram.com/greengoddessglow?igshid=1pp90l6w2pclm https://greengoddessglow.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Bob and Eric sit down with Media Relations Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, Morgan Fox to discuss the progress being made in cannabis policy in D.C. and around the country, the uncertainty posed by an election year, shifting rhetoric from democratic candidates over the last few election cycles, and whether or not Coronavirus will accelerate cannabis reform or put in on the backburner. Hoban Law Group created The Hoban Minute to get closer to our network, highlight the many voices that make up this multifaceted global industry and provide a broader perspective on cannabis, hemp, and marijuana international markets. Contact Hoban Law Group for all your cannabusiness legal needs.
About Rod Kight Rod Kight is the principal of Kight Law Office PC, which represents businesses in the cannabis industry, including hemp and CBD, throughout the USA and the world. Rod edits the popular Kight On Cannabis law blog and wrote “Cannabis Business Law-What You Need to Know”, a cannabis law primer for business executives published by Aspatore Books. Rod speaks at national cannabis conferences, drafts cannabis legislation, and is regularly quoted on cannabis matters in the media, including Time, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and Business Insurance. He was recently named a “Top 30 Powerful Cannabis Litigator” by MG Magazine and one of the “100 People You Should Know” by Hemp Connoisseur Magazine. Rod testified at the FDA public hearing on cannabis. He writes and sits on the advisory board for the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, a peer-reviewed publication. Rod believes strongly in personal and medical cannabis use for many reasons, including that it helped him during chemotherapy treatments for cancer. He is an attorney advocate for NORML, and a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the Hemp Industries Association, the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association, and the South Carolina Hemp Farmers Association. Rod is married to his elementary school sweetheart, Ashley. She is also his office manager. They raise 5 children. Rod plays guitar in a rock band. You may contact him by email at rod@cannabusiness.law or phone (828-255-9881). Episode Notes 2:30 Parenting stuff
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