Michigan recently released Emergency Rules for their cannabis recreational program. There’s a lot of uncertainty in MI and every State that transitions to a rec program. We discuss the new rec rules, the state of the MI cannabis market, how Hemp & CBD are being handled and what options small scale businesses have.
Our guest is the Owner & Managing Attorney of Scott Roberts Law. Check out Scott’s Blog & Content HERE.
Our guest is Elaine Carey, Managing Director at FTI Consulting. We discuss the pitfalls and points of failure that exist in regular business and the cannabis industry specifically.
But this episode isn’t all downside, Elaine brings a fresh perspective and provides multiple opportunities for streamlining and setting a cannabis business up for success.
Industrial Hemp and CBD Infused Products are a huge opportunity while being a grey and confusing market. Can you ship CBD products across State lines? Are there States you shouldn’t ship to? When and how will regulations be rolled out for CBD infused products? Our guest Alex Berger from Emerge Law Group helps clear things up!
Discussion with the Executive Director of Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency on the past, current and future of the cannabis industry in MI. We discuss the adult-use market, medical program, caretakers, social consumption, hemp CBD, testing standards, license costs and the mission Andrew Brisbo is on to bring an open and transparent cannabis market to Michigan.
What is digital money? How does a transparent decentralized “bank” work? Today’s guest is Gabriel Allred, Co-Founder of Tokes Platform, a company bringing crypto currency and blockchain to the cannabis industry. We discuss the 101 basics of those technologies, then dive into how Gabriel is applying this tech to the cannabis space and how he sees it evolving over time.
Back with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting for another Science of Cannabis podcast. This episode focuses on the 2018 Farm Bill, how you can tell the difference between indoor and outdoor cannabis, sales techniques for budtenders and how cultured high-purity cannabinoids from yeast could disrupt the industry!
If you’re living in a State that recently legalized a medical or recreational cannabis program, this episode is for you! This episode focuses on legalization in Michigan, community initiatives, political and research involvement, and the business landscape of a State going from a grey market to a legalized cannabis market with clear regulations. Today’s guest is Lisa Conine, the Community Outreach Coordinator with Om of Medicine, a cannabis “provisioning center” in Michigan.
Good talking with Hunter Caputo, CEO of The Caputo Group. Hunter brings great insights from his past experience of supporting and growing businesses inside and outside of cannabis. We cover finances, HR support, distribution, planning for federal legalization and what it takes to move beyond plateaus that every business hits.
Companies and Brands we reference ORCA, CCA, NCIA, Oregon Sungrowers Guild, Canna Help You.
Talk with Pete Kadens, CEO of Green Thumb Industries. Discussing what it takes to scale a vertically integrated cannabis business across multiple states that are high barrier to entry with license caps.
Talk with Kenneth Walsh, Chief White House Correspondent. Discussing the current administration’s position on cannabis and Donald Trump’s influence. What Federal legalization might look like and when it could happen.
Bonus Episode. Wayne talks with Roger Kinney, Co-Founder of Synergy Pay Solutions. They discuss financial services around the cannabis industry, banking options, merchant accounts and a little bit on Bitcoin.
Conversation with Morgan Fox, Director of Communications from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). The MPP supports multiple legalization efforts and lobbying across different states. Wayne and Morgan discuss what new states are coming online, where they are at in the process, what states are changing their marijuana program and what legalization efforts look promising on the horizon. Full of useful information and insights you can use to align your business to make the most of the new opportunities being created. We also cover what federal legalization could look like if or when it occurs.
ACTION ITEM (use this LINK): Contact your lawmakers at the federal level and communicate support to continue the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer (formally known as Rohrabacher-Farr) Amendment to protect medical marijuana businesses from a Department of Justice crack down.
“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
After a 15 minute introduction about the podcast, Wayne talks with Eric from Green Leaf Lab, a cannabis testing facility based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Eric's background and journey into the cannabis industry, the current state of affairs, how to adapt to ever changing regulations and how Green Leaf Labs operates its business. JOB OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast Eric puts out a request to listeners with backgrounds in science that might be interested to work in the cannabis industry.