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Green Entrepreneur
by Entrepreneur Media
How have entrepreneurs left their old careers behind and found success in cannabis, and how can you do the same? Green Entrepreneur with Jonathan Small answers that question each week, with inspiring stories of business owners who have taken the cannabis challenge and are now navigating the exciting but unpredictable Green Rush.
Episodes
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Big Papi's Marijuana Business Hits the Ground Running
Guest David 'Big Papi Ortiz' is three-time World Series Champion and former World Series MVP and a recent inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now you can add cannabis entrepreneur to his long list of accomplishments. Papi Cannabis is a new line of premium cannabis products available in...
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A Top Lawyer Talks About Her Lifelong War on the War on Drugs
Guest ALLISON MARGOLIN a Los Angeles-based criminal defense and civil rights lawyer and one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis licensing and law. She has a new book out called Just Dope: A Leading Attorney’s Personal Journey Inside the War on Drugs, which is part memoir and part argument...
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What's Going on in Jersey?
Cannabis became recreationally legal in New Jersey four months ago. So how’s weed doing in the Garden State? To give us a perspective from the ground, we’re joined by Sharon Ali who is Regional General Manager, Mid Atlantic at Acreage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cann Just Sold Its Ten-Millionth Can
THC-infused beverage company Cann celebrated a major milestone this month: 10 million cans sold. Co-founder Luke Anderson joins the podcast to give an emotional interview about how they grew the company so rapidly and what other cannabis companies can learn from their success. Learn more about…
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An Acquisition Horror Story Has a Happy Ending
Many small cannabis companies dream about being acquired by a multi-million-dollar public company, but what if that dream becomes a nightmare? Hayley Dineen and Lana Van Brunt lived through that harrowing experience, but rather than back down they took matters into their own hands. They are the...
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Jones Soda Gets Into the Cannabis Business
Jones Soda is a well-known quirky craft soda company with drinks like Blue Bubblegum Cane Sugar Soda. Last April, the company launched Mary Jones in California, which includes cannabis-infused product lines of soda, syrup, and gummies. Bohb Blair, Chief Marketing Officer at Jones Soda, joins the...
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Can Cannabis Make You More Creative? This Company Thinks So.
Pilgrim Soul is a purpose-driven cannabis company focused on creative performance. As part of their marketing effort, the company publishes Creative Thinking Journals to use when you’re high that have become runaway bestsellers on Amazon. Pilgrim Soul CEO and Co-founder Shawn Gold talks about how...
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The Problem with the Legal Weed Industry
Economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner have a fascinating new book out called CAN LEGAL WEED WIN?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics. Though extensive research, they argue that the legal weed business presents an economic conundrum—while nearly 40% of Americans can walk into a...
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How the Jeeter Infused Preroll Became the Nation's Best Seller
Since its launch in 2019 in California, Jeeter has grown into bestselling preroll company in the U.S, with a $400 million revenue projected this year. Co-founders Lukasz Tracz and Sebastian Solano join the show to talk about the five strategies they used to break through the pack and stand out....
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This TV Design Guru Is On a Mission to Redesigns Pot Shops
Kim Myles is host of the lively new show High Design on Discovery Plus, in which she makes over dispensaries that could really use some freshening up. On the episode, she talks about her entrepreneurial journey from hair stylist to reality TV show winner to TV show and personality. She also…
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How To Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis
Almost a quarter of parents who have consumed cannabis in the past year haven’t talked to their kids about their cannabis use, according to a new Harris poll. Can you blame them? It’s a hard conversation. To give some pointers we’re joined by Danielle Simone Brand, the author of the book Weed…
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NFL Great Calvin Johnson, Jr on How Cannabis Helped Him Stay In The Game
Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr (aka Megatron played wide receiver for 9 illustrious years on the Detroit Lions. Now he’s embarked onon a new journey as a cannabis executive. Johnson is co-founder, along with Detroit Lions teammate Rob Sims, of Primitiv, a Michigan-based cannabis company that...
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Is Ketamine the Next Frontier? This Cannabis Exec Thinks So
Ketamine has been shown to treat depression, PTSD, and anxiety. In recent years, clinics have been popping up in cities across America and Canada. Guest Matt Stang is co-founder and CEO of Delic Corp, the largest infrastructure of psychedelic wellness clinics in the U.S. Matt started his career…
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A Rock Photographer Offers His Creative Advice to Brands
Andreas “Dre” Neumann is Chief Creative Officer of Jushi, a publicly-traded MSO that includes retails locations, brands, and grow facilities. He is also a photographer who has shot such artists as the Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, and the Queens of the Stone Age. In fact, it was the latter that led him...
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Why This Twitter Executive Launched a Cannabis Data Company
As the cannabis market grows, so have the number of data technology companies offering brands business intelligence. Our guest today is Jeffrey Graham Co-Founder and CEO of Pistil Data. The company has built applications for salespeople at brands to that helps them identify the best-selling...
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Do Most Cannabis Beverages Suck? This Cocktail Expert Thinks So.
Warren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. He has written 6 books, including Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. His latest venture is Klaus, which he calls “the finest terpene forward Craft cannabis...
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How Asian-American Women Are Blazing New Paths in Cannabis
Despite stigmas, Asian American and Pacific Islanders are making a big difference in the cannabis industry. On this episode, we’re joined by Eunice Kim, founder and CEO of HiVi, a digital cannabis product that matches people to the right cannabis products, and Judy Yee co-founder and CEO of…
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Unpacking the MJ Unpacked Conference in NYC
Many executives in the cannabis industry will be heading to New York City this month for the MJ Unpacked conference from May 18 to 20—and not just to see Ghost Face Killah in concert. The event, only in its second year, offers a chance for cannabis CPG brands, retailers, and investors to make...
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So You Want To Infuse Your Cannabis Product? Start Here.
Guest Ben Larson is CEO of Vertosa, a cannabis company that creates active ingredients for infused products including its patented and patent-pending emulsion systems. Ben is also an outspoken critic of delta 8 and says he would never work with a delta 8 client. Learn more about your ad choices....
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On the Road with a Top Delivery Service
Grassdoor is a leading cannabis delivery service in California. Despite fierce competition, they’ve managed to be successful thanks to a proprietary tech platform that enables brands to white label their services. We talk to CEO Zack Ein about how he went from being the company’s first delivery...
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What's Going On At Canopy Growth
Canopy Growth is an international, publicly traded cannabis MSO. Their offerings include Martha Stewart’s CBD line. Our guest is Sol Clahane VP & General Manager of the Canopy Growth Corporation in the U.S.. She talks about what Canopy does, how their relationship with Martha Stewart came to be,...
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An Entrepreneurial Pastor Preaches Cannabis for Christians
There are 13.5 million Christians in the state California, 6.8 million of which have used a cannabis product. My guest Craig Gross wants to shine a light on this topic and invite the Christian community to to explore cannabis without shame or judgment. Craig is a well-known pastor and founder of...
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Need Help? Consider Virtual Assistants for the Cannabis Industry
We’re all busier than ever. And we need help. But a dwindling number of job applicants and great need for efficiency has led many to consider new solutions to getting the help they need. Guest TaJanna Mallory says she has a solution: Virtual assistants. Guest TaJanna is Founder and Chief…
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Not in My Backyard! How One Dispensary Chain Has Overcome Community Push Back
While a large majority of Americans support the legalization of cannabis, many get squeamish when a dispensary tries to open its doors in their neighborhood. The phenomena is known as NIMBY – not in my backyard. Guests Lauren Carpenter and Dustin Moore are co-founders of Embarc, a northern...
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Exciting New Trends in Dispensary Design
Walking into a dispensary today is a completely different experience than it was just five years ago, thanks to legalization and the mainstreaming of cannabis retail. Some dispensaries are taking a nod from chains such as Nordstrom, Apple, and Sephora, to make the shopping experience a boutique,...
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The Future of Cannabis Consumption Lounges
We talk a lot about the Green Rush, but few actually strike gold in this industry. Our guest, Cameron Forni, did after Curaleaf bought his company Select for an estimated $948 million. creating the world’s largest legal cannabis company by revenue. Cameron recently launched Hypescale Ventures,...
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How High Tide Created a Canadian Tsunami
Raj Grover is the founder and CEO of High Tide, the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue. This is the story of how he grew his 500-square foot smoke shop of 2 employees into a cannabis empire with other 1000 employees spanning North America and Europe. Learn...
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How to Build a Successful Cannabis Brand Portfolio
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From Convicted Felon to Cannabis Mogul: The Incredible Story of Chris Ball
Chris Ball is the founder of Ball Family Farms—the first vertically-integrated social equity brand in Los Angeles. The company is Black-owned and Black led, in an industry that could certainly use more people of color. Chris’s long and winding journey into the business is fascinating. A former…
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Magic Mushroom Retreats to Jamaica Are Big Business
If you’ve got $4k, you can book an exclusive vacation to Jamaica for a 5-day psylocibin “trip.” The travel trend has become all the rage for psychonauts looking for a safe and legal experience with shrooms. Guest Douglas K. Gordan is the CEO of Silo Wellness, a multinational psychedelics company...
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The OxiClean Pitchmaster Has Some Winning Sales Pitch Tips for Your Cannabis Brand
You probably know Anthony Sullivan from starring in those OxiClean ads with his friend the late Billy Mays. But more recently Sullivan has turned his sites to CBD. He is CEO of MontKush that uses organic CBD rosin from Vermont. Mont Kush also contains the compound CBDA, which made news recently...
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Marijuana for Menopause: The Story of Hello Again
As any woman of a certain age can tell you, menopause can be very unpleasant. Symptoms associated with it include hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, irritability, and changes sex drive. California entrepreneurs Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas have created a cannabis-infused vaginal suppository...
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Sage Advice from Andrew DeAngelo About Starting a Cannabis Business
Andrew De Angelo is cannabis advocate and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and advisor to pioneering cannabis company. Andrew has also worked on a variety of voter initiatives which legalized medical and adult use cannabis. I caught up with Andrew at the NCIA Cannabis Business Summit in San…
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Jim Belushi Is On a Mission from God
Jim Belushi is an actor, musician, and cannabis entrepreneur. His journey into the Green Rush is chronicled in in the docuseries Growing Belushi on the Discovery, which is back for a second season. Jim joins the show to talk about his mission to rebrand and rebuild his boutique brand for the...
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The 5-Step Marketing Formula Used by Winning Politicians and Successful Companies
Should you run your company’s marketing campaign like a political campaign? Guest Phillip Stutts says it’s the only way. He is the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media and has 25 years’ experience helping his clients win over 1400 elections. In his new book, The Undefeated Marketing System : How to...
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Cannabis macaroons? Yep, they're a thing.
Luxury cannabis is here to stay On the pod, we talk to Cheyne Nadeau, VP of Marketing for Hervé, which makes high-end cannabis-infused macarons and hard candies. We discuss why the luxury cannabis category is so hot, who is buying this stuff, and the opportunties and challenges for entrepreneurs…
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What Are the Big Opportunities in Cannabis in 2022?
Guest Emily Paxhia is Managing Director Poseidon Investment Management. She joins us from the floor of the Hall of Flowers tradeshow to discuss the trends she's excited about—and not so excited about—for the upcoming year. Emily has reviewed over 1000 companies in her career. She had helped shape...
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Are Terpenes the Future of Cannabis?
New developments in terpene research out of Israel are revealing some promising findings about the medicinal effectiveness of cannabis. At the forefront of this research is Nadav Eyal, the founder and CEO of Eybna Technologies which manufactures terpenes for dozens of cannabis brands including…
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How These Two Women Entrepreneurs Are Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry
The cannabis industry is still a men’s club. The share of women in senior ranks fell to just 22.1% in 2021 from 36.8% in 2019. But that hasn’t stopped two female Michigan-based entrepreneurs from launching two successful cannabis companies. Our guests are Rebecca Colett CEO of Calyxeum and Megan...
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How the Vape Mail Ban Affects the Cannabis Industry
Last month, the PACT Act went into effect in the US, which prohibits vaping products to be delivered through the U.S. mail. Although this rule was originally intended for nicotine products, it now also includes devices used for marijuana and hemp. To talk about how this new law will affect the...
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Introducing Cannabis-Infused Drinks that Taste Like Gin, Tequlia, and Whiskey
Have you wanted to enjoy all the benefits of booze without the unhealthy side effects? Guest Darnell Smith believes he has a solution. He is the founder of Moon, MXXN, the first THC-infused spirits brand, creating 1:1 non-alcoholic replacements for gin, tequila and bourbon. A former defensive...
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Can Psychedelics HelpTreat Dementia?
More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. But there are promising new developments in psychedelic medicine to help treat this debilitating symptom. Guest Dr. James Kuo is a physician and biotech executive with more than 25…
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Oklahoma Is the True Wild West of Weed
Many cannabis entrepreneurs are flocking to Oklahoma, which boasts no limits on marijuana business licenses, few restrictions on who can obtain a medical card, and cheap land, energy and building materials. Our guest Chip Baker is all in on Oklahoma. As the founding partner of Greener Consulting...
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A Former Navy Seal Gets a Cannabis Research License from the DEA
For the past 50 plus years, the DEA only permitted the University of Mississippi to grow research marijuana. But in March, the agency finally allowed private companies to grow cannabis for research. One of those companies is the Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC). Guest George Hodgin is the...
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YO! Fab 5 Freddy Launches a Cannabis Company with a Cause
Fab 5 Freddy is one of the godfathers of hip hop. A graffiti artist, producer, filmmaker, and host of the iconic 80s show YO! MTV Raps, he is also a life-long cannabis user and advocate. Now he’s a cannabiz owner. Fab joins the show to talk about his new brand B Noble, which he founded with…
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Here's How Michigan Upstart LightSky Farms Has Won Over 35 Cannabis Cup Awards
Guest Shannon Walters is the founder of LightSky Farms, a Michigan cannabis brand that has received over 35 High Times Cannabis Awards—including two in 2021. Shannon was s semi-pro skateboarded and snowboard who suffered numerous broken bones and injuries leading to an addition to opiates.…
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Some Weed Labs Are Lying About THC Potency
THC inflation is a problem in the cannabis industry. How does it work? Knowing that many consumers want the strongest product, many growers and distributors shop around for the lab that gives them the highest THC scores. This potency inflation, also known as lying, isn’t good for those attempting...
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Al Harrington Opens Up a Pot School in Ohio
Former NBA star Al Harrington is the CEO and founder of Viola, inspired and named in honor of his grandmother. While many professional athletes talk the talk about cannabis and dabble in the industry, Al walks the walk. He is fully invested in the industry and a great spokesperson not only for...
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A Former NASA Engineer Wants to Improve the Way We Make Our Joints
From Mars to marijuana, our guest is former NASA engineer Nohtal Partansky who worked on the MOXIE instrument, a device that producing oxygen on the surface of Mars. But Nohtal left the space agency in 2018 to start his company Sorting Robotics, a robotics company that builds robots for cannabis...
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Two NFL Stars Want to Show How Cannabis Helps with Brain Injuries
Rob Sims and Calvin Johnson, Jr used to be teammates on the Detroit Lions. Now they run a Michigan cannabis company called Primitiv together. Primitiv recently collaborated with Harvard University to research how cannabis helps people with CTE, a brain disease associated with repeated traumatic...
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How have entrepreneurs left their old careers behind and found success in cannabis, and how can you do the same? Green Entrepreneur with Jonathan Small answers that question each week, with inspiring stories of business owners who have taken the cannabis challenge and are now navigating the exciting but unpredictable Green Rush.
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