Topic: The Science of Cannabis Consumption Methods.
Wayne, Mary and Emma of Sativa Science Club have an audience Q&A session after discussing the reasons behind different consumption methods and what consumers should look for and avoid when using cannabis.
Interview with Nico and Pepijn, Co-Founders of Cloudponics, an ancillary manufacturing business offering a smart hydroponic cannabis growing solution. They discuss contract manufacturing in San Diego while being based in Chile with an office in San Francisco. Along with new opportunities that their hydroponic growing solution offers for increased yields with decreased stress.
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY: Cloudponics is still raising capital giving private investors a chance to get involved, discussed in the episode.JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cloudponics is looking for resellers, discussed in the episode.
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.
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.
Talk with John Widmer, COO and Co-Founder of Kaleafa Cannabis Company. Kaleafa has multiple retail locations throughout Oregon and Washington. Wayne and John discuss what it takes to run a successful cannabis retail store, how critical your location is, putting customers first as a marketing approach and how Kaleafa has managed to profitably run multiple stores with more on the way. JOB OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast John puts out a request to motivated listeners who are interested about working in the cannabis industry.
“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 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.
Wayne talks with Peichen from tCheck, a ancillary manufacturing business making an at home cannabis potency analyzer for edibles and tinctures. They talk about Peichen’s past experience, why he got into the cannabis industry and the challenges of running an ancillary manufacturing business. DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast Peichen discusses looking for new distribution partners, they currently sell internationally.
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.
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.