Pbiz04 Periodic Edibles might Shut Down Operations

Episode for cannabis business owners and entrepreneurs.
Discussing the Periodic Edibles business strategy with possible paths forward. And covering the article “280E is a political weapon targeting marijuana companies, but there may be a fix” by Nick Richards on what might be done about the newly discovered strategy the IRS is using to tax cannabis companies.

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Pe209 The Paradox Destroying Small Cannabis Companies

CTA: Follow this quick guide to submit a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Request to IRS

Cannabis companies face many unique challenges, but small businesses are overly impacted by one specific law. The 280E tax law results in 70-100% of a company's net profit being taxed. Our guest, John Schroyer, published a series of articles revealing new information the IRS has kept hidden. We discuss why all the secrecy and what can be done.

As discussed in the intro, we built this step by step Guide to submit a FOIA Request to the IRS specific to your State.

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Pe208 The ECS may unlock Secrets of our Evolution

(Part 2) Dr. Daniele Piomelli reveals a deeper understanding of our Endocannabinoid System (ECS). A system so critical to our ability to thrive, it’s surprising it was only discovered about 30 years ago, mostly thanks to cannabis. However we don’t actually need our ECS to survive, so what is its purpose? And could we have evolved to cooperate in large groups without it?

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Pe207 Neuropharmacology & Cannabis w/ Dr. Daniele Piomelli

(Part 1) Dr. Daniele Piomelli is a distinguished professor studying the effects and potential of cannabis. Originally getting his PhD in Pharmacology from Columbia University in 1988, he now teaches Anatomy & Neurobiology at the UCI School of Medicine, and recently got the scientific journal “Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research” accepted into Pubmed, a first of it’s kind.

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Pe206 How to Build your Cannabis Career from Scratch

From a 1-on-1 call. How do you build a career path in cannabis when starting from scratch? Grant is moving from Texas to Oregon and trying to figure that out. We discuss the blank map of careers in cannabis and what the future might look like. Also, how do you start your journey down the right path? And what type of cannabis company should you work for 1st?

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Pe205 Certifying Cannabis Data Analytics

From a 1-on-1 call. Every industry uses data analytics, and its use is evolving guide decision making. Henry and his team are tailoring data collection and analysis specifically for cannabis companies. There’s a big gap in the education and use of these tools. We discuss positioning a certification course for dispensary and cannabis retail professionals.

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Pe204 Growing a Cannabis Audience w/ Podcasting

Wayne was on M&C Communications “Move the Stairs” Podcast to discuss podcasting in cannabis. Why he started the podcast, how it’s grown and should others try podcasts as a marketing strategy for their business? A behind-the-scenes conversation about the Periodic Effects podcast.

Watch the video of the original podcast on the M&C Communications Blog

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Pe203 Building a Vape Tech Device Company

(Part 2) Building a business in the cannabis industry is difficult. Building it in the vape category with ever changing regulations and shipping restrictions adds more layers of complexity. Mark Lewis, Founder & CEO of Prrl Labs, shares his experience in navigating the landscape of R&D, pricing, materials and experience using manufacturers overseas.

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Pe202 Rocket Scientist Invents “Not a Vaporizer”

(Part 1) Before Mark invented the Neo, he had a long career in science, tech and education. He then made an unexpected jump into the cannabis industry. Drawing on his experience as a rocket scientist, he may have invented the next wave of devices for leveling up the cannabis experience. Mark Lewis is the Founder & CEO of Prrl Labs.

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Pe201 CEO of United States Cannabis Council

Steven Hawkins is the Interim President & CEO of the newly formed United States Cannabis Council (USCC). As federal legalization now looks inevitable, the question is how it’ll happen and what laws will set the future framework for the cannabis industry.

Outside of the business, where do consumers and medical patients fit into this conversation? We discuss these topics with Steven Hawkins and the work USCC is doing to shape the future of cannabis legalization.

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Pe200 The Chemistry & Unknowns of Vaping

(Part 2) with Dr. Robert Strongin, we dive into the chemistry & effects of vaping vs dabbing, inhalation toxicity & chemical changes of terpenes, vaping cannabis flower vs extracts and the synthetic production of the Delta-8 THC cannabinoid. Dr. Strongin is the Professor of Chemistry at Portland State University.

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Pe199 The Vape Crisis is Not Over

(Part 1) Dr. Robert Strongin has faced many uphill battles in his search for the truth. More recently he faced a media storm for his research on e-cigarettes and vaping, revealing some results the “Big Companies” weren’t too happy about. He’s also been researching the EVALI Outbreak that emerged in 2019. Dr. Strongin is the Professor of Chemistry at Portland State University.

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Pe198 Federal Cannabis Policy for Who?

The United States Cannabis Council (USCC) was recently announced, and it raised many questions from people in the industry. Who’s behind this lobbying group and what are their interests?

This could be great news for the industry and consumers across the country, or it could corrupt the waters and severely limit the future potential of cannabis. With a new group that could strongly influence federal cannabis policy reform, there are many questions to ask.

Follow our guest, Brett Puffenbarger on Linkedin, for policy and industry updates.

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Pe197 Solving Unique Dispensary Challenges

From a 1-on-1 call. Corey and his team have been building value in a new and emerging dispensary business model. With their 1st two stores opening in Missouri, they’re ready to expand, but finding the right partners has been difficult. We review their marketing and sales strategy along with predictions on the future impacts of federal legalization.

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Pe196 Pioneering New Cannabis Business Model

Sherice & Noel were carving out a new path in cannabis, with a service to contract out vendor days for brands. Then Covid hit, making a business model around in-person events a great uncertainty. They adapted by creating an online education platform to connect budtenders with brands, and it looks like the vendor day business is ramping up again.

Listen to our guests reveal tips and tricks for in-store branding and their path in building a new market segment. Sherice Edmonds & Noel Adams are the Founders of Urban Yeti Events and Get Higher Education.

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