Podcast appearances and mentions of will read

This week, ministry apprentices Will Read talks about the why and how behind choosing to turn to Jesus.

This week, Will Read, founder and CEO of CannaPlanners, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to normalize cannabis branding by bringing mainstream marketing and branding strategies into an industry still fighting stigma.

Diana and JR kick off the episode by discussing their favorite cannabis products, such as Wyld gummies and High AF vape cartridges, while also touching on their non-cannabis-related interests like baking and movies. The hosts then ponder the commercialization of 420 celebrations and advocate for maintaining the day's advocacy roots and community spirit.For the Closer Look segment, Diana talks to Will Read from CannaPlanners, who provides insights into the competitive cannabis market in Vermont. Will explores the sense of community within the local industry, the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs, and the excitement over product innovation. He concludes by discussing how Canna Planners assists businesses in crafting compelling brand identities and digital marketing strategies.  0:16 - Welcome to Your Highness Podcast1:02 - Fave Pot 4:39 - Fave Not Pot8:27 - Main Segment19:04 - Closer Look Use code Plantpod for 10% off your next Mitragaia.com purchase!Use code Yourhighness for 10% off your next Treatibles purchase This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media.

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we chat with Nohtal Partanksy - Founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics, a company dedicated to creating the best possible robotics solutions for the cannabis industry. This dude was the lead engineer at NASA-JPL building the MOXIE Instrument; a device that is currently producing oxygen on the surface of Mars - before starting Sorting Robotics, which he later took under the guidance of the hugely successful start-up accelerator Y Combinator. This convo was a ton of fun! Check out Sorting Robotics - https://www.sortingrobotics.com/--Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we're chatting with Kyle Loucks - Founder & CEO of RollPros - an automation company disrupting the pre-roll vertical. After a career working for companies in bio-med and defense, Kyle took a gig with Meta to work on the Oculus VR headset. After completing his run on that project he set his sights on the cannabis industry. His company has developed a machine that creates a perfectly rolled joint mimicking more closely the hand rolling process vs the conical pre-rolls currently in the market. Check out RollPros - https://rollpros.com/--Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Jack Grover saw the writing on the wall when it came to the burgeoning cannabis industry, and like most good entrepreneurs he went where his talent was needed. Several years later and he has one of the biggest providers of food-grade cannabis packaging products. We talk about everything from his reluctant introduction to cannabis all the way to the Grove TerpLoc technology. Check out Grove Bags - grovebags.com/ --Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

A veteran entrepreneur, Jason Reposa spent most of his career on the tech/SaaS side of things. Cannabis came into the picture when stress began to get the best of Jason and he needed to find a healthy way to help himself chill out. A determination and focus like you've never seen, this dude decided to go all in on a THC line of beverages and beverage-enhancers and has started to take over the Mass canna-beverage market with his line of products. JJason get's sh!t done! Check out Good Feels - https://getgoodfeels.com/--Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Jason Newell might be one of the raddest guys on skis - and he parlayed that skill into quite the career at Rossignol.  Jason also likes whiskey... so he was also the CMO at Whistle Pig Whiskey... Can you guess what happened when he found out he liked cannabis?  You guessed it!  He became the CEO of The Heirloom Collective, one of the hottest dispensaries in Massachusetts.  Jason has made an entire career out of marketing and selling things he already loved, and his journey is an incredible one.  Check out the Heirloom Collective: www.theheirloomcollective.us/--Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

From Finance Bro to Cannabis Founder - Paul Yau has had an amazing career that has prepared him for one of his biggest challenges yet; starting a retail brand in the most competitive markets on the planet - New York City. We talk about everything from Vegemite to the countless un-licensed retailers currently operating in NYC to starting your own cannabis retail store. Check Out Union Square Travel Agency www.unionsquaretravelagency.com/Check Out Union Square Travel Agency--Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Chris Copley (Cope) has had an extensive career in sales and marketing, starting at Burton Snowboards in the late 80s helping it grow into the global brand it is today. He's seen it all and now he's taking his years of experience and starting his own cannabis company with the hopes of expanding the brand into multiple state markets.  Check out Fishwhistle Cannabis Co - https://fishwhistlesmokes.com/---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we chat it up with Ruben Seyde of Delivered Inc. Ruben credits his mindset and determination as his biggest strengths; they'd have to be if you decided to start up a cannabis company during COVID. What if you tried to start several businesses? And failed? You pivot pivot pivot until the path becomes clear. That's exactly what Ruben did. Check out Delivered - https://deliveredinc.co/---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

We're baaaaaaaaaaaack! Season 4 of Common SENSimilla drops with a fantastic conversation with the Founder of Coast Cannabis Co. Angela Brown had a long, successful career in sales before she and her husband decided to strike out on their own and start Coast Cannabis Co, which has since grown into an award winning canna brand based in Massachusetts. Check out Coast Cannabis Co - https://coastcannabisco.com/---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we will be talking to the Vice President, CEO and co-founder of PufCreative, a Denver, Colorado based creative marketing agency focused on building brands and deploying digital marketing strategies for cannabis consumer brands and retailers. That's a mouthful. Today's guest will help me grapple with all the agency frustrations we deal with here at CannaPlanners. And there's a good chance this part, this podcast, turns into a therapy session. PufCreativ - https://pufcreativ.com/---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

How many times have you been asked for feedback, to complete a survey or submit new ideas, and then hear nothing back?  Plenty I'm sure.  A surefire way to destroy engagement and lose great people is to ignore people when you've asked them to give you something more than just their time.  If you are going to ask for ideas, you have to have a decent way of directing, collating, responding to and implementing them.  It's easier than it sounds.   Andy Goram talks to Will Read from Sideways6 about how best to bring employee ideas to life and what the rules of thumb are when trying to co-create with your employees so that everybody benefits. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Will Read on LinkedIn here Follow Will Read on Twitter here Visit the Sideways6 website here Follow Sideways6 on Twitter here Read about The IKEA effect here Find out about Jim Collins here Find out about Leo Quinn here Find out about Balfour Beatty's "Build To Last" strategy here Find Tim Ferriss's Podcast here Find out about James Clear here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we'll be talking to Morgan Engle, the Director of Technology at Southern Sky Brands, a Mississippi-based Medical Cannabis co positioning themselves to be one of the strongest players in the south. We discuss being in a touring band and how that shapes a person's work ethic and how he balances all the plates he has spinning.  Check out Southern Sky - https://southernskywellness.com/ ---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

  In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sideways6 founder and CEO Will Read on the importance of employee ideas and how to generate and tap into them.Will shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...How having your ideas heard helps foster employee connection.How to convince organizations to take employee ideas seriously.Why clarity in asking for ideas is better than generalities.How do you define "good" ideas?How incorporating anonymity is a good approach. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Email me anytime

In this episode of Common SENSimilla we'll be talking to a baller serial entrepreneur. She's the co-founder of Tokeativity, a global community of active cannabis users and entrepreneurs that believe in cannabis normalization, & equity empowerment of a modern consumption culture. In addition to tokeativity. Our guest today is the founder of Digital Marketing Agency Elle*Eye Digital handling everything from wedding websites to NFT's. What the hell are they, Lisa? You'll tell me in this episode of Common SENSimilla. If that wasn't enough she's also the CTO of Johnnie, a digital Bartender app utilizing an AI that's going to destroy us all. With over 25 years experience in digital marketing and strategy today's guest has curated hundreds and hundreds of educational and socially empowering, cannabis focused events. You go, girl! She's been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Condé Nast Traveler, probably on her mom's fridge, maybe the local paper. Who knows where else? How does she find the time? We will find out. Lisa Snyder, welcome to Common SENSimilla. Tokeativity -- https://tokeativity.com/ Elle*Eye - https://elleeye.com/ JOHNNIE - https://www.text-johnnie.com/---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In Episode 30 of Common SENSimilla we're chatting with Liam O'Brien, the CMO and Co-Founder of Fernway, one of the fastest growing cannabis brans in the Northeast.  With roots in Massachusetts and possibly a few new markets, Ferway's award-winning products are going to be a big part of the future brand landscape in Cannabis.We chat about how we both avoided being kicked out of prep-school for smoking pot, the value of friends as co-founders, watching parents as role models, and what it takes to build a responsible company with integrity and a great company culture. Check out Fernway - Fernway.com---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this episode of Common SENSimilla our guest is Katie Enright, the Founder and CEO of Lavinia - a sexual wellness cannabis brand that combines the powers of CBD and THC into a sexually enhancing lubricant.  Katie is unique because of her life prior to cannabis; she had spent YEARS of her life dedicated to the church and was on her way to become a nun. Nothing like the devil's lettuce to make you pivot.  You're bound to see a blushing host throughout this episode, but this is one of the most unique conversations we've had in a long time. Check Out Lavinia - ohlavinia.com IG - @oh.lavinia---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this episode, we bring on a special guest, Will Read, the founder and CEO of CannaPlanners. Will shares his expertise on how to normalize the cannabis industry through beautiful design and professional web services. Join us as we dive into the marketing tactics of understanding your customer and targeting your brand. Will and Jim discuss their common interests in branding and brand identity, and learn from each other's unique perspectives. Tune in for an informative and exciting conversation with industry experts.Learn more about Will Read at: https://cannaplanners.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/wpread/Learn more about Remote Start Podcast at: https://www.remotestartpodcast.com/

Meg Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Canna Provisions, one of the most successful cannabis dispensaries in Massachusetts.  In this episode of Common SENSimilla,  Meg and host Will Read discuss Wilco, starting from scratch and why being charitable is so important.  Check out Canna Provisions - https://cannaprovisionsgroup.com/Check out the episode with Canna Provisions' lead grower Chem Dog - https://youtu.be/y4FpV9ONSuI---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch to Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

In this hempisode of HempAware Radio I chat with founder Will Read of Cannaplanners. If you're wanting to learn how to better market your hemp or cannabis brand and learn some golden nuggets on how to use design principles to get more traffic leads and sales for your hemp company you're in the right place. Listen now! You're a hemp entrepreneur or hemp company and don't have the marketing and branding background that will help you get to the next level. Tune in to this show now to take your hemp brand to the next level. HempAware is on a mission to align with conscious hemp entrepreneurs and companies to help them get more leads, sales and growth, so we can experience a paradigm shift on the planet, and live healthier, happier more fulfilling lives. Visit HempAware.com today to schedule your FREE Call to see how we can help with your Marketing or Brand Stragegy.

Mskindness Ramirez (yes, that's her real name!) is a consultant, author, mom, educator, and serial entrepreneur. She is the Executive President of the This is Jane Project, a Non-Profit Organization that sheds light, builds community, and uplifts the lives of Women and Non-Binary trauma survivors. She also wrote a book "The Root Family's Very Special Garden", which helps provide kids (and parents) a way to create a healthy dialogue around cannabis. Check out the This Is Jane ProjectCheck out Club KindnessBuy the book "The Root Family's Very Special Garden"www.Mskindness.com---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch to Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookCommon SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Tekisha Harvey is the Head of Marketing for FlowerHire - one of the nation's largest recruitment and advisory services dedicated to the cannabis industry. She is also the Founder and Brand Director of the CannaCurious Magazine, a platform dedicated to women that focuses on the many ways cannabis can enhance their lives. We discuss her journey to entrepreneurialism and how she keeps so many plates spinning. Check out Canna Curious MagazineCheck out FlowerHire---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch to Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Common SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Author of "Weed Mom", and weed-mom herself, Danielle Simone Brand talks to us about her journey starting two businesses, homesteading in CO, and writing her book.  She's awesome!  Check out her website - daniellesimonebrand.com/Buy Danielle's book "Weed Mom" on Amazon---Common SENSimilla explores business and innovation through the lens of Cannabis. Host Will Read discusses big ideas in the Cannabis Industry with industry leading professionals about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Be sure to #like​ and #subscribe​ for more video content!  Watch to Common SENSimilla, and more Canna-biz content  on our YouTube channel--CannaPlanners is a full service creative design and digital agency servicing the emerging cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies reach more customers through beautiful design, simple web solutions and strategic digital marketing services.  Visit our website: cannaplanners.com/Check us out on InstagramConnect with us on LinkedinFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Common SENSimilla is hosted and produced by Will Read; created by Tyler Struss.

Our latest Media Member Spotlight (MMS) features Will Read of Common SENSImilla and CannaPlanners. Will talks about taking on big ideas, providing a fair and equitable workplace, and preparing for the new Vermont cannabis scene. YH listeners can get 10% non-sale items at Mitragaia.com by using the code  YHPOD. 

This week Jon sits down with Will Read, CEO and founder of CannaPlanners, a marketing agency that helps cannabis retailers with their branding, identity, and digital presence. After graduating college, Will moved to Burlington with his band as a musician before moving down to New York City to work for sales at Apple. As many Vermonters will understand, he felt the Green Mountain State calling him back and he returned a few years later to work in digital marketing. With Vermont legalizing adult-use cannabis in 2022, many farms and businesses are transitioning from CBD to THC and seeking ways to promote their branding, especially as on-site farm tours and live events are restricted by the ongoing pandemic. Read decided to hone in on the Cannabis Industry and now seeks to normalize and elevate these new businesses through beautiful branding, thoughtful websites, and data-driven digital marketing strategies. Learn more at https://cannaplanners.com/

In this special edition to mark the 10th episode of the Founder Coach Podcast, I unpack the most powerful moments on the show this far—moments that demonstrate and celebrate the power of vulnerable leadership. As well as sharing practical takeaways on topics like building a culture of resilience and challenge, managing stress, and stepping out of the details, I'll leave with you with some powerful questions that help you integrate these ideas in your role as a leader. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it. Key Timestamps: [01:21] Chris Edson, CEO Second Nature, on stepping out of the details [05:11] Paul Ford, CEO Acin, on building resilience [09:28] Jacob Waern, CEO EduMe, on showing vulnerability as a leader [13:00] Jack Tang, CEO Urban, on routines for stress management [16:01] Anastasia Leng, CEO CreativeX, on encouraging challenge from your team [21:01] Ben Stephenson, CEO Impala, on having tough conversations with leaders [25:27] Rebecca Kelly, CEO VenueScanner, on hiring a Chief of Staff [29:30] Will Read, CEO Sideways 6, on the importance of self-compassion A big thank you to all the CEOs that have taken part and supported our mission—to share unvarnished stories about the emotional realities of leading high-growth tech startups. You're not alone.

Will Read is the founder and president of CannaPlanners, a Vermont-based web design and marketing company that specializes in the needs of the cannabis industry. Between strict regulations that vary from state to state and the long-lasting remnants of anti-cannabis rhetoric and stigmas, cannabis marketing is an inherently tricky job. The challenge, however, has prompted experts like Will to prioritize simple aspects of brand building, such as a professional and inclusive brand experience. Will recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to discuss cannabis marketing strategies, the prospects for an adult-use cannabis market in Vermont and other New England states, Will's advice for what makes a strong cannabis brand, and more! For a full transcript:

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