Sales and Distribution models aren’t new, but applying them to cannabis (legally) are. How does a brand get on the shelf? Then cultivate relationships and reputation? Then increase sell through rates? While being logistically efficient with distribution costs? Our guest is Alexi Cashen, CEO & Co-Founder of Elenteny Imports and we discuss those items while predicting the future of imports, exports and interstate commerce.
E077 95% Saturation with Oregon Dispensaries
This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, marketing, what makes a successful dispensary and gaps (or opportunities) in the market. Our guest is Nicholas Erler, Co-Founder and CEO of Dreamfield, a 3rd party logistics company in the Oregon rec market. Dreamfield works with ~ 95% of the retailers in Oregon, tune in to learn how they did it.
E076 The Hollywood Cannabis Queen
Today’s guest is Dr. Dina, the real Nancy Botwin (from the show Weeds), Snoop Dogg’s supplier and a cannabis consultant for Chuck Lorre on Netflix’s show Disjointed starring Kathy Bates. Dr. Dina also owns and operates multiple companies in the space and started freedomgrow.org a non-profit raising money to release prisoners locked up for past cannabis crimes. We discuss the recreational market transition in Cali and what it’s like running a vertically integrated business.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Hiring in Cathedral City, discussed in episode.
E073 Product Market Fit & Distribution
This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, product market fit, branding and how our guest has gotten 80% of Oregon Dispensaries to work with him. Our guest is Spencer Mullen, Founder and CEO of Pharmers Market. Spencer has started multiple dispensaries, grow operations and is now focusing his attention on Pharmers Market. We discuss his journey and how he arrived here.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Pharmers Market is looking to hire as they grow, discussed in episode.
E067 Army Veteran Develops Cannabis Protocol for Brain Injury
This episode focuses on international export, cannabis for traumatic brain injury and getting veterans access to cannabis with Todd Scattini, CEO of Harvest 360 and on the Board of Veterans Cannabis Project. We discuss Todd’s time in the army, over 25 years of service and how a hemp project in the Middle East during service opened his eyes to the potential uses of cannabis! We also cover a new cannabis protocol for traumatic brain injury that Todd and his team are working on.