Really enjoyed this talk with Garrett Rudolph, Editor in Chief from Marijuana Venture, a trade magazine for cannabis professionals. We get into the back story of how the magazine got started, what Garrett sees working (and not working) in the industry and how he sees the landscape evolving.
RAD (Retailer & Dispensary) Expo coming to Portland, Oregon October 10th and 11th. FREE for all dispensary employees to attend and great for vendors trying to work with those businesses!
Conversation with Jared Mirsky, CEO and Founder of Wick & Mortar, the oldest and longest running cannabis branding, marketing and advertising agency in the country. Jared started his company in 2009, helping cannabis brands pioneer their way into this new industry.
There are some solid gems of information throughout this episode!
Back for Round 4 in our Science of Cannabis Series with Emma Chasen from Sativa Science Club. We revisit the dichotomy of Sativa and Indica classifications, why education is so critical and what we can all do to empower ourselves and others.
REGISTER for our Live Q&A Podcast on January 26th in Portland, Oregon
Insightful talk with Adam Smith, Founder of Craft Cannabis Alliance Discussing the future of Oregon’s craft cannabis industry, keeping it locally owned, the Oregon Brand, what federal legalization might look like and how to market by movement building.
OPPORTUNITY: CCA is looking for volunteer work, discussed in episode.
Talk with Stephen Gold, Co-Founder of The Daily Leaf, a cannabis deals platform similar to Groupon. Discussing how the business went from side hustle to full time and strategies for cannabis marketing, advertising and scaling a tech company into multiple states.
Conversation with Celia Behar, President and Co-Founder of The Lil Mamas. Wayne and Celia talk cannabis consumer demographics and new opportunities for businesses. As the market matures, new consumers will be experimenting with cannabis for the first time. Their experience will significantly impact the growth of the cannabis industry. Who are these new consumers? What are they looking for? How can you position your business to meet their needs?
USE this Link to help support Celia’s sister in her fight against cancer.
“Why is Education Critical to the Cannabis Industry?” Wayne, Mary and Emma have an audience Q&A session after discussing the industry’s approach to education and what it means for consumers. Brought to you by Sativa Science Club and Periodic Effects: Cannabis Business Podcast
Wayne talks with Emma from Sativa Science Club, a professional development community focused on the cannabis industry. This episode goes deep into the science of cannabis. They discuss why the sativa and indica classification of cannabis is no longer working. What new models and language need to be developed for the industry to move forward. Along with a long discussion on the different types of cannabinoids (not just THC and CBD) and how they all play a synergistic role in influencing the experience from consuming cannabis.
Wayne talks with Mary from Sativa Science Club (SSC), a professional development community focused on the cannabis industry. The SSC provides in-person training courses, classes, seminars and new cannabis business mentorship. They discuss Mary’s background in herbal medicine, why she started the business and new projects she plans to accomplish in the future. COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast Mary discusses looking for cannabis business owners that are looking to collaborate.