The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng

This episode features John Innes's journey from corporate finance to revolutionizing payments in the cannabis industry. With a deep understanding of ACH processing and compliance, John explains how Redfish offers a secure, innovative alternative to traditional card payments for dispensaries.

This episode explores how a thriving cannabis retail business is standing out as a very profitable business in a competitive cannabis retail market. Also, we will discuss how this single location has grown its brand to become a local favorite in the DFW area.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, Richard has a discussion with Jon Bowman of Bluebonnet Labs.

This episode explores how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can be used in the cannabis industry, along with the benefits of using ESOPs.

This episode hosts Tony Gallo to discuss security issues and concerns in the cannabis industry. Tony provides insight on challenges his company faces and the common practices by cannabis businesses to protect its assets and operations.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, Richard has a discussion with Harrison Jordan of Substance Law about the Canadian cannabis framework and the legal issues with cannabis in Canada.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, Richard has a discussion with Matt Hawkins at Entourage Effect Capital about investing and managing funds in the cannabis industry.  The conversations covered how target acquisitions are considered for investing. Matt also shares his insights on how the industry will change and how his investment strategies will be affected.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! This episode explores the world of debt financing and capital raising in the cannabis industry. William Telford of BizFundsHub, LLC explains the process of identifying capital needs and challenges with raising capital for cannabis related businesses.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! This episode explores technology, manufacturing and hardware that addresses cannabis use residuals and other issues. Our discussions surround processes used to produce and market products made by Higher Innovation, Inc.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! This episode dives into the world of family law and how divorcing parents are impacted by cannabis issues. Our discussions surround issues regarding how the family law courts are treating issues surrounding parents consuming medical cannabis and how family law attorneys are managing these concerns through litigation.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! This episode provides an overview of PICO IV, an IV hydration business focused on using cannabinoids as part of its IV treatments for consumers.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he has a discussion with insurance expert Daniel Rutter from HUB about insurance coverage concerns for cannabis businesses, particularly why insurance coverage is necessary and the options that should be considered.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he has a discussion with the VARIN Life executive team about how VARIN was formed and its use of THC-V in its products. The episode will cover the wellness aspects of THC-V and the approach the VARIN Life team uses as they develop and grow the company.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he has a discussion with CEO of Arcadian Capital, a California venture capital group, about investment strategies and their approach to assessing target companies as prospective investment opportunities, particularly in non-plant touching companies in the cannabis industry. 

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he welcomes the Cali Sober team on the show to discuss the evolution of the beverages produced by Cali Sober and capital raising efforts in their growth journey.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he speaks with Cliff Porter, Managing Director of Fox Forensic Accounting. We discuss fraud and misrepresentations in the cannabis industry, particularly on investment fraud matters such as pump-n-dump schemes and Ponzi schemes.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he speaks with Aaron Bloom, CEO of DocMJ. We discuss the delivery of healthcare using cannabis and the business of operating a large scale physician practice model through in-person patient visits and telemedicine.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! In this episode, he speaks with Kim Flores, better known as The Hemp Housewife." Kim developed her own pre-roll line, "Mama Needs a Minute" and has been featured on the cover of MJ Biz Magazine, a well-known publication in the cannabis industry. In this episode, we talk about how she started her business, EleTex Brands, and their efforts to distribute cannabinoid infused beverages.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng & Daulton O'Neill! In this episode, we dive into the world of kratom, technically referred to as Mitragyna speciosa, a herbal leaf from a tree of the Rubiaceae family native to Southeast Asia. Our discussions will discuss the kratom market, how the team at Nuevotanicals operate their business and how the public is responding to kratom use.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng & Daulton O'Neill! In this episode, we speak with Cody Fisher, Andrea Sallis, JR Harris and Andrew Brandt of Dreamz and CBD Pros discussing the collaboration with Cheech and Chong, the adult use cannabis market and evolution of the cannabis market in 2024.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng & Daulton O'Neill! In this episode, we speak with Brian Hart, founder of Vitam Group. We discuss hemp vitamin beverages that are innovative for the industry.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Texas lobbyist, Byron Campbell from Capital Insights in a discussion about cannabis policies, the Texas legislative process, lobbying efforts for cannabis and how the cannabis industry has been impacted by Texas politics. 

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng & Daulton O'Neill! In this episode, we speak with Jenna Owens, a DFW radio host turned entrepreneur in the CBD cosmetic and wellness industries. We discuss how she started her company Fitish and the next chapter in her cannabis venture, Superfutured.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng & Daulton O'Neill! In this episode, we visit with Max Juhasz, founder and CEO of Cannabiz Marketing Solutions, as we discuss SEO marketing strategies, approaches to marketing and marketing challenges seen in the cannabis industry.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! This episode will be a co-hosting effort with Daulton O'Neill and Richard speaking with Ron McCormick, CEO of DEV Manufacturing. Our discussion will dive into the manufacturing, packaging, and white labeling business within the cannabis industry. Ron talks to us about DEV Manufacturing's goals and long term growth plans.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by TJ Mehta, an owner of Eden Rose, an Oklahoma based manufacturer, extractor and multi-location retailer of cannabis products.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Tiby Erdely, Founding Partner of KEY Investment Partners. They discuss investments in cannabis and the concerns related to capital raising and assessing the investment landscape for cannabis opportunities.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Andrea Thompson and Jeremy Rosenthal. The episode discusses judicial proceedings and criminal legal concerns within the cannabis industry. The conversation will touch on perspectives from a criminal defense attorney and a Texas state court judge.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Andrew Escamilla. This episode will discuss banking in the cannabis industry, along with insight from a banker who works at a bank involved in the industry.

This discussion will be focused on media in cannabis, the Texas market and a perspective from a physician registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! The episode is about account, tax and M&A issues in cannabis. The discussion focused on the perspective from Dan Olsen, a CPA who is well versed in cannabis M&A and accounting matter.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Julie Oliver. Her company, Ground Game Texas, has a grassroots approach to organizing and mobilizing voters community-by-community, collaborating with partners on the ground to meet voters at their doors, hear their concerns, and highlight popular issues that are on the ballot.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Colte Koen to talk about his company Cellulogyx. Colte tells us how he started his company and the company’s use of hemp-derived cellulose.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Colt Power, Nick Williams, and Stephanie Hastings came in to talk about their company, Power Biopharms. They discussed the many hemp-derived products that they offer.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Travis Merchant to discuss the journey of planting his first plant in 1989 to starting his company, Indica Consulting. Travis gives his insights into the cannabis and hemp industries.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by David Flores from Gas Giants. David talks to us about how cannabis was around him all his life ever since he was a kid, his time in prison, and what inspired him to get into the cannabis industry as well with the company that he's working with right now.

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Shelby Brook Bishop from Moontaxi. Shelby talks about moving from pharma to holistic training, how her track scholarship prevented her from using weed, building a storefront to sell delta 8 instead of just CBD, and leaning in on "sex sells" for marketing their company Moontaxi. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join us on this episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Chad Collins and Reggie Gatewood, Pharma Execs and Founders of Corganics. They'll talk about diving into the cannabinoid business together, dealing with regulations, the importance of transparency, and partnering with healthcare workers. You don't want to miss this episode!

Join us on the premiere episode of The Sativa Segment with Richard Y. Cheng! Richard is joined by Melissa Trevino and Daniel Medrano. They're going to talk about the hospice industry and how cannabis helps, their personal experiences with cannabis and how they got into the cannabis industry. You don't want to miss this episode!