E047 Raising $33.5MM with Reverse IPO

Great talk with Jesse Peters, CEO of Eco Firma Farms, a cannabis cultivation facility in Oregon. Jesse recently took his company public and raised $33.5 Million using a Reverse IPO, joining the Canadian Stock Exchange. We talk all about it!

We first had Jesse on in Episode E020, link here if you’d like to listen. We also had him on for a special episode on college advice for students wanting to get into cultivation, E022 link here.
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Eco Firma is hiring for many different positions. A great opportunity to join a company that is definitely growing! Discussed at end of episode.

E043 Building the Future of Cannabis

Loved this talk with Anya Gordon, CEO of GroTec! GroTec is a contract builder for grow operations and dispensaries. Anya has great industry insight from working with companies in multiple states and internationally. She brought a lot to the table for this conversation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: GroTec is growing and hiring. More details on their Website HERE.

E042 Ed Rosenthal, The Guru of Ganja

Honored to interview Ed Rosenthal, a pioneer in the cannabis industry! Ed wrote for High Times in the 80s and 90s. He has written multiple books on cannabis cultivation, processing, extracts, concentrates and has sold over 1 Million copies. Ed is releasing a follow-up book to Beyond Buds, a guide to Marijuana Extracts and Cannabis Infusions.

Click HERE to pre-order “Beyond Buds: Next Generation”

E041 Growing a Mission-Driven Dispensary

Great talk with Brock Binder, Founder and Owner of High Quality, a cannabis retailer in Corvallis, Oregon. Brock launched his business in 2014 along with a grow operation. We discuss how Brock started the business, what they are doing to stay competitive in the market, education and some amazing customer stories on how cannabis changed their life!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: High Quality is growing and hiring for multiple positions (discussed in episode). Email them at careers@highquality.life if you’re interested!

E037 Beyond Organic Craft Cannabis

Conversation with Erik Leib, Founder of Ananda Farms, a producer in Oregon. We talk the future of craft cannabis, going beyond organic practices, and looking at the soil, topography and climate in which it’s grown, known as the terroir. Will consumers start buying based on the terroir as they do with wine?

Companies and Brands we reference Cascadia Herbals, Fireside, Breeze Botanicals, Sun God Medicinals, New Leaf Midtown, Open Vape, Diamond Cannabis, Substance Cannabis Market, Panacea, The Green Planet, Dirty Arm Farm

E036 The Coolest Cannabis Farm in Oregon

Loved this talk with Lee Henderson, Co-Founder and Brand Manager at HiFi Farms. We discuss how Lee started the business, the transition from the medical market to recreational and creative ideas for solidifying a strong brand presence.

JOB OPPORTUNITES: HiFi is looking to hire going into summer, discussed in the episode.

Companies and Brands we reference Portugal the Man, Gro-Tech, Craft Cannabis Alliance, Emma Chasen, Farma, East Fork Cultivars, Yerba Buena, Pilot Farm, BDS Analytics, Headset, X-Ray FM, Phylos Bioscience, Electric Lettuce, Group Muse, Dab Society Extracts

E035 Hemp CBD Market in North Carolina

Informative talk with Justin Hamilton, CEO of Hempleton Investment Group, a business focused on the Hemp CBD market in and around North Carolina. From genetics to growing to processing to retail shops, Justin’s team is involved in every step of the supply chain, and we learned a lot from him in this conversation.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Justin is hiring for many different positions as they continue to grow and expand, discussed at end of episode. If you’re looking for work in North Carolina this would be a great company to work for.

E025 Evolving Cannabis Brands & Business Culture

Great talk with Laura Rivero, Operations Manager at Yerba Buena, an Oregon Producer. We talk branding a cannabis grow, new ways of doing business and developing a resilient team culture.

REGISTER for our Live Q&A Podcast on January 26th in Portland, Oregon

E020 Oregon Producer’s Advice to Thrive

Inspiring talk with Jesse Peters, CEO and Co-Founder of Eco Firma Farms, an Oregon rec producer. Discussing what it takes to not only survive, but thrive, in the cannabis industry with advice to differentiate your business and stand out in a crowded market.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Eco Firma Farms is hiring, discussed in the episode.

Connect with Phylos Bioscience for mapping the Cannabis Genome.

E018 Craft Cannabis in a Matured Market

Loved this talk with Danny Sloat, Owner and Lead Grower at AlpinStash, a producer operating in the Colorado rec market. Great insights on how markets develop and change post rec legalization. How to prepare your business for the long term, pulling from experiences in the Colorado market, which was the first and longest running rec market in the country.

LINK to “Know Your Grow” a YouTube channel hosted by Danny providing insights and how to guides for craft cannabis growers.

E010 Focusing on CBD Strains in the Oregon Recreational Market

Discussion with Mason Walker, CEO of East Fork Cultivars, a cannabis producer operating in the Oregon recreational market focusing on CBD specific strains. Wayne and Mason discuss the rewards and challenges of running a cannabis grow operation in a rec market, the marketing efforts East Fork is pursuing to establish education around CBD and what consumer trends are on the horizon to start preparing for now.

E004 Jathan Stitch, CEO of Oregon Roots

Wayne talks with Jathan from Oregon Roots, a cannabis producer operating in the Oregon recreational market. They discuss Jathan’s past experience owning a landscaping company and how he sold that business to raise the capital for starting Oregon Roots. Market trends, issues with cannabis strain names and how to build a winning team is also discussed. JOB OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast Jathan puts out a request to motivated listeners who are interested in working in the cannabis industry near Portland, Oregon.