EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 25 MIN
Peter Olander, Austin Holmes, Sebastian Rusk | IG Live
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Peter Olander Peter Olander is the CEO of Happie Brands, a vertically integrated cannabis-CPG company producing CBD-infused sparkling water, with operations across multiple states and distribution through major retail partners. With a background as a private banker at JP Morgan, Peter brings a strong financial foundation to the cannabis industry, positioning himself as a trusted voice at the intersection of traditional business and plant-based innovation. As a podcast guest, speaker, and thought leader, he champions seed-to-sale operations that ensure full control from cultivation to consumer experience, building credibility across both conservative financial circles and the progressive cannabis space. Austin Holmes Austin Holmes is a Navy Special Operations (EOD) veteran turned serial entrepreneur and business strategist. From selling homemade salsa in high school to scaling a 7-figure real estate portfolio and co-founding multiple ventures, Austin’s journey is defined by grit, adaptability, and systems thinking. Today, he's the founder of Signal Raptor, a DIY PR platform built to help everyday businesses break into media without breaking the bank. His work empowers founders to own their voice, tell their story, and scale with purpose. Sebastian Rusk Sebastian Rusk is a dynamic keynote speaker, comedian, and podcaster with over 15 years of experience in building online communities. In 2016, he founded PodcastLaunchLab.com, a turn-key solution designed to help marketers and entrepreneurs launch and grow their podcasts. Known as the #1 Podcast Launch Specialist, Sebastian combines his engaging stage presence with deep industry knowledge to help individuals and businesses harness the power of podcasting. With a passion for storytelling, Sebastian believes everyone has an incredible story to share—they just need the right questions to bring it out. Through his work, he’s helped clients leverage podcasting to build authority and generate significant results, including closing contracts worth $50,000 or more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Peter Olander Peter Olander is the CEO of Happie Brands, a vertically integrated cannabis-CPG company producing CBD-infused sparkling water, with operations across multiple states and distribution through major retail partners. With a background as a private banker at JP Morgan, Peter brings a strong financial foundation to the cannabis industry, positioning himself as a trusted voice at the intersection of traditional business and plant-based innovation. As a podcast guest, speaker, and thought leader, he champions seed-to-sale operations that ensure full control from cultivation to consumer experience, building credibility across both conservative financial circles and the progressive cannabis space. Austin Holmes Austin Holmes is a Navy Special Operations (EOD) veteran turned serial entrepreneur and business strategist. From selling homemade salsa in high school to scaling a 7-figure real estate portfolio and co-founding multiple ventures, Austin’s journey is defined by grit, adaptability, and systems thinking. Today, he's the founder of Signal Raptor, a DIY PR platform built to help everyday businesses break into media without breaking the bank. His work empowers founders to own their voice, tell their story, and scale with purpose. Sebastian Rusk Sebastian Rusk is a dynamic keynote speaker, comedian, and podcaster with over 15 years of experience in building online communities. In 2016, he founded PodcastLaunchLab.com, a turn-key solution designed to help marketers and entrepreneurs launch and grow their podcasts. Known as the #1 Podcast Launch Specialist, Sebastian combines his engaging stage presence with deep industry knowledge to help individuals and businesses harness the power of podcasting. With a passion for storytelling, Sebastian believes everyone has an incredible story to share—they just need the right questions to bring it out. Through his work, he’s helped clients leverage podcasting to build authority and generate significant results, including closing contracts worth $50,000 or more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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