Joint Efforts Podcast

Cannabis beverages are quietly becoming one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry — and most people aren't paying attention yet. In this episode, we sit down with Neal Thompson, Account Manager/Field Sales Trainer for Cantrip, an award-winning cannabis beverage brand. Neal is on the front lines of this shift, and we get into what's actually driving the rise of infused drinks, how brands are scaling in a competitive market, and what it takes to build real distribution. If you're trying to understand where the industry is headed next, this is one to watch. Find Neal on Instagram @cigarneal Stay tuned for more deep dives into the culture. Subscribe to the Joint Efforts Podcast for weekly conversations on cannabis culture, cultivation, and the voices shaping the industry in the Southeast! Sign-up for our Email List Here for discount codes from our sponsors and our newsletter. Brands that we trust: LabCanna -> Instagram @Labcanna @heighten.cannabis @tennecbd @lc.east @harvest_labcanna Website -> labcanna.com BBxLG -> Instagram @BBxLG Terp Chaser Club -> @terpchasersclub Website ->Terpchasersclub.com #JointEffortsPodcast #Nashville #Tennessee #Southeast #Cannabis #Legal #Hemp #Lifestyle

Today's episode features Scott Fitz, also known as The Ganja Guru — a cannabis chef with over 25 years of experience blending culinary expertise with infused cuisine. We get into his journey, the evolution of cannabis cooking, and what it takes to operate at a high level in this space. Find Scott on Instagram @scotty_fitzz @wizardsganjary Stay tuned for more deep dives into the culture. Subscribe to the Joint Efforts Podcast for weekly conversations on cannabis culture, cultivation, and the voices shaping the industry in the Southeast! Sign-up for our Email List Here for discount codes from our sponsors and our newsletter. Brands that we trust: LabCanna -> Instagram @Labcanna @heighten.cannabis @tennecbd @lc.east @harvest_labcanna Website -> labcanna.com BBxLG -> Instagram @BBxLG Terp Chaser Club -> @terpchasersclub Website ->Terpchasersclub.com #JointEffortsPodcast #Nashville #Tennessee #Southeast #Cannabis #Legal #Hemp #Lifestyle

In this episode, we sit down with Clint Palmer — a leader at the intersection of hemp science, policy, and business, and one of the original founders of the Southern Champions Cup. With a background in molecular bioscience research and large-scale cultivation, Clint has worked across genetics, compliance, and operations. Today, he leads Hemp Law Group under Litson PLLC, advising operators on regulatory strategy and serving as an expert in cannabis litigation. We get into how policy is shaped and what operators need to understand moving forward. Find Clint on Instagram @cprooster7 @hemplawgroup @southernchampionscup Stay tuned for more deep dives into the culture. Subscribe to the Joint Efforts Podcast for weekly conversations on cannabis culture, cultivation, and the voices shaping the industry in the Southeast! Sign-up for our Email List Here for discount codes from our sponsors and our newsletter. Brands that we trust: LabCanna -> Instagram @Labcanna @heighten.cannabis @tennecbd @lc.east @harvest_labcanna Website -> labcanna.com BBxLG -> Instagram @BBxLG Terp Chaser Club -> @terpchasersclub Website ->Terpchasersclub.com #JointEffortsPodcast #Nashville #Tennessee #Southeast #Cannabis #Legal #Hemp #Lifestyle

Andy Atkins went from touring 19 countries in a van to running Nashville’s most talked-about burger pop-up. In this episode, the co-founder of Bad Luck Burger Club breaks down how “tour life” became an operations bootcamp—systems, stamina, and showing up—then shows how he applied that to build a cult-favorite food brand with lines around the block.If you dig creator playbooks and behind-the-scenes ops, this one’s a gem.Subscribe for more deep dives with Southeast builders and culture shapers.📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at Green Note Studios 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔗 Follow Andy and Bad Luck Burger📲 Instagram: @partyonforandy | @badluckburgerclub🌐 Website: https://www.badluckburger.club/🎙️ Follow Joint Efforts Media:📲 Instagram: @jointeffortsmedia🤝 Proudly Sponsored By:https://www.instagram.com/hemplawgroup/https://www.instagram.com/lftdngftd_2.0/https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbliss_tn/https://www.instagram.com/kushiekandy/https://www.instagram.com/greennotemarket/Music by: Joakim Karud🦻🏻soundcloud.com/joakimkarudDJ Quads🦻🏻 soundcloud.com/DJQUADS#JointEffortsPodcast #THCA #Tennessee #Cannabis #Entrepreneurship #PlantMedicine #CannabisCommunity #KushiesKandy #CannabisPodcast #JointEffortsMedia #TennesseeCannabis #Nashville #615

Join us on Episode 4 of Joint Efforts Podcast as we sit down with Marley Sims—better known as @cannabae__marleyy—the visionary founder behind Nashville CannaFest. From small meet-ups to one of the Southeast’s largest plant-culture celebrations, Marley shares her journey, the lessons she learned along the way, and what’s next for the festival that’s all about community, creativity, and cannabis culture. 📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at Green Note Studios 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔗 Connect with Marley & CannaFestMarley Sims: https://www.instagram.com/cannabae__marleyy/Nashville CannaFest: https://www.instagram.com/nashcannafest/Official Website: https://www.nashvillecannafestival.com/🎙️ Follow Joint Efforts Media:📲 Instagram: @jointeffortsmedia🤝 Proudly Sponsored By:https://www.instagram.com/hemplawgroup/https://www.instagram.com/lftdngftd_2.0/https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbliss_tn/https://www.instagram.com/kushiekandy/https://www.instagram.com/greennotemarket/Music by: Joakim Karud🦻🏻soundcloud.com/joakimkarudDJ Quads🦻🏻 soundcloud.com/DJQUADS#JointEffortsPodcast #THCA #Tennessee #Cannabis #Entrepreneurship #PlantMedicine #CannabisCommunity #KushiesKandy #CannabisPodcast #JointEffortsMedia #TennesseeCannabis #Nashville #615

Welcome to Joint Efforts Media! In this episode, we sit down with Brian Ward, founder of Pure Select, to unpack how he built one of the Southeast’s most respected rosin brands—one crystal-clear pull at a time. From his first garage “pilot batches” to scaling a premium extraction facility, Brian shares:🌱 His early experiments in DIY rosin and what he learned “the hard way.”🔬 The science behind clean, solventless rosin and why consistency matters.🚀 Strategies for going from local dispensaries to multi-state distribution.💡 Tips for emerging extractors on sourcing, equipment, and quality control.Whether you’re a cultivator, processor, or cannabis connoisseur, you’ll walk away inspired by Brian’s hustle and insights into the booming rosin market.📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at Green Note Studios 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔗 Follow Brian 📲 Instagram: @piurselect_official🌐 Website: https://flowgardens.com/products/concentrates/🎙️ Follow Joint Efforts Media:📲 Instagram: @jointeffortsmedia🤝 Proudly Sponsored By:https://www.instagram.com/hemplawgroup/https://www.instagram.com/lftdngftd_2.0/https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbliss_tn/https://www.instagram.com/kushiekandy/https://www.instagram.com/greennotemarket/Music by: Joakim Karud🦻🏻soundcloud.com/joakimkarudDJ Quads🦻🏻 soundcloud.com/DJQUADS#JointEffortsPodcast #THCA #Tennessee #Cannabis #Entrepreneurship #PlantMedicine #CannabisCommunity #KushiesKandy #CannabisPodcast #JointEffortsMedia #TennesseeCannabis #Nashville #615

Hop aboard the CannaBUS with Matt McClure as we roll through Tennessee’s mobile dispensary revolution! 🚍💨 In this episode, Matt shares how he transformed a school-bus conversion into a fully licensed, community-focused cannabis lounge-on-wheels—bringing education, access, and top-shelf products straight to your neighborhood.📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at Green Note Studios 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.🔗 Connect with Matt and the CannaBUSCannaBUS: https://www.instagram.com/bennythecannabus/?hl=enMatt McClure: https://www.instagram.com/allnewmaterials/?hl=enOfficial Website: https://thecannabus.party/🎙️ Follow Joint Efforts Media:📲 Instagram: @jointeffortsmedia🤝 Proudly Sponsored By:https://www.instagram.com/hemplawgroup/https://www.instagram.com/lftdngftd_2.0/https://www.instagram.com/botanicalbliss_tn/https://www.instagram.com/kushiekandy/https://www.instagram.com/greennotemarket/Music by: Joakim Karud🦻🏻soundcloud.com/joakimkarudDJ Quads🦻🏻 soundcloud.com/DJQUADS#JointEffortsPodcast #THCA #Tennessee #Cannabis #Entrepreneurship #PlantMedicine #CannabisCommunity #KushiesKandy #CannabisPodcast #JointEffortsMedia #TennesseeCannabis #Nashville #615

🌿 In This Episode of Joint EffortsWe sit down with Chris Kitos, the visionary founder behind Antheia Farms — a Nashville-based cannabis brand known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and elevating the culture through craft cultivation.Chris takes us on a journey through:✅ The origins of Antheia Farms✅ Building a brand rooted in transparency and community✅ Navigating the evolving cannabis market in Tennessee✅ What it really takes to grow high-quality hemp and THCa products✅ And why staying small might just be the smartest move in the gameIf you're a cannabis consumer, grower, or aspiring entrepreneur — this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you vibe📢 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the culture!#JointEfforts #AntheiaFarms #CannabisPodcast #TennesseeCannabis #THCA #CraftCannabis #NashvilleCannabis #CannabisEntrepreneurship #HempIndustry #CannabisCommunity

🔥 Inside the Mind of a Cannabis Pioneer | Joint Efforts PodcastIn this episode, we chop it up with Tyler Ladwig, the founder of Kushies Quality Cannabis — one of the most respected premium THCA brands in the South.With 15 years in the game (starting in Denver and now thriving in Nashville), Tyler brings the heat with real stories, lessons learned, and a no-BS look at what it takes to build a cannabis brand with staying power.We dive into:🌿 The journey from Colorado to Kushies🍫 The creation of his signature infused chocolate bars📈 Growing a compliant brand in Tennessee’s evolving cannabis market🍽️ His annual 4/20 infused dinner collab with Butcher & Bee💥 Why quality, consistency, and culture always winWhether you're a cannabis entrepreneur, a connoisseur, or just curious about what makes great weed and great branding — this one’s a must-watch.📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at The Green Note Studios 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Joint Efforts rolling.#KushiesQuality #THCA #CannabisPodcast #JointEfforts #TennesseeCannabis #Nashville420 #CannabisEntrepreneurship #InfusedEdibles #CraftCannabis #SouthernCannabisCulture

🌿 Building Bliss in the South | Joint Efforts PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Drew, the founder of Botanical Bliss, one of Nashville’s most trusted and respected THCA brands. From humble beginnings to a thriving, fully compliant cannabis business, Drew shares what it takes to build a legacy brand rooted in quality, consistency, and care.We get into:🔥 How Botanical Bliss came to life🧠 The challenges and wins of operating a cannabis business in the South🌱 Why compliance and transparency are core to the brand📦 Creating products people trust — and keep coming back for💬 Real talk about stigma, education, and the future of the cannabis industryIf you care about plant medicine, community impact, and entrepreneurship with integrity, this one’s a must-listen.🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📍 Filmed in Nashville, TN at Green Note Studios — Powered by Joint Efforts Media💥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support independent cannabis media.🔗 Follow Botanical Bliss:📲 Instagram: @botanicalbliss_tn🌐 Website: www.botanicalblisstn.com🎙️ Follow Joint Efforts Media:📲 Instagram: @jointeffortsmedia