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Brand building against the largest beer and beverage companies with Michael Hayford, CEO of Lighthouse Strategies. This episode we learn about a company that has placed itself firmly in a race for large-scale brand building against the largest beer and beverage companies in the world. A report from Zenith Global stated that Americans spent $89 million on cannabis beverages in 2018. That same report estimated the U.S. cannabis-infused drink market would grow to $1.4 billion by 2024. As for the international potential, a report published in February from Zion Market Research valued the global cannabis beverage market at $1.6 billion in 2018 and estimated that it would generate $4.46 billion by 2025.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation with Robert Coale, Board of Directors, Marijuana Company of America. This episode we talk to a board member of an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation. Marijuana Company of America Completes Agreement for Cannabis Extraction, Distribution and Delivery Licenses. MCOA has officially acquired a 20% ownership interest in Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE). NPE owns both state and city licenses for volatile manufacturing, distribution and retail delivery of cannabis products. NPE will manage all operations pertaining to distribution, manufacturing, and delivery of cannabis products, and MCOA will provide capital, consulting and marketing services. In addition, MCOA and NPE have also officially signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JV) to establish Viva Buds as a premier cannabis delivery company.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Number one premium vape pen brand in California with Allison Luvera Head of Marketing at Kurvana. The number one premium vape pen brand in California unveiled new product innovations including a full-spectrum CBD line, disposables, and new hardware technology. My guest is a Luxury industry expert with 12+ years of experience developing and implementing impactful omnichannel sales and marketing strategies in partnership with the world's most powerful brands. Kurvana is setting itself apart from other cannabis brands with out-of-the-box, mainstream marketing and experiential activations - such as a pre-Oscars event with sustainable fashion brand Maison de Mode, being the first cannabis brand to sponsor REVOLVE's Coachella party, and a star-studded Met Ball after-party hosted by Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, Serena Williams and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The largest legal cannabis market with Adam Coates, Chief Commercial Officer at WestLeaf. North America will become the largest legal cannabis market, worth $47.3B by 2027 -- emerging at the forefront of that growth. This vertically integrated cannabis retailer has had a flurry of M&A and retail expansion news and continues to cement its position as a leader in the market. Westleaf is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on innovative retail experiences and engaging cannabis brands as well as cultivation, production, and extraction of cannabis products. Westleaf is rolling out a national retail footprint for its retail concept Prairie Records, a retail concept leverages the instinctual tie between recreational cannabis and music and redefines the cannabis purchasing experience. Adam also has two significant production facilities under construction and scheduled for completion in 2019. Because federal packaging and advertising rules in Canada are so restrictive, companies like Westleaf have got

Sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company with BJ Carretta, Head of Marketing at Omura. This episode we talk about this sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company who claims that their new vaporizer will change the way users consume marijuana forever. Omura introduces a proprietary “heat-not-burn” technology which strikes the delicate balance of heating the whole flower without burning it. This is said to combine the innovative benefits of vaping with the ritual of smoking whole flower to deliver an enlightened, yet eco-friendly cannabis experience. Omura’s heat-not-burn technology equates to cleaner consumption and what is being referred to as, “the entourage effect,” the full impact of the flower’s terpene profile. Talk to me about the conditions that are created in the process to reach this point. NutritionalOutlook.com recently wrote about the exciting avenues of product development for manufacturers looking to work with a wider range of cannabinoids. Even as the popul

The Maybach of marijuana with Nishant Reddy Founder & Managing Partner NMR Capital & Founder and Managing Partner Satya Capital/ CEO and Co-Founder of A Golden State. We talk about a company that is providing customers with “the most expensive cannabis flower on the market.” A Green Entrepreneur article proclaimed “At $80 per an eighth of a jar, A Golden State is like the Maybach of marijuana.” Him and his partner, master cultivator Robert Masterson “wanted to create a company that would be using entirely their own genetics, that would be grown organically, using sustainable energy, where we’d be controlling and being held accountable to the entire seed-to-sale process.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will Illinois be the next big market for Cannabis with Jonathan Loiterman, Chairman & CEO at Green Star Growing, LLC. Today we talk about what many of the cannabis markets are keeping their eyes on. My guest is an Oregon-licensed cannabis grower, processor, and wholesale who firmly supports cannabis legalization and social justice in Illinois, but sees major flaws in this approach. He’s been following this story closely. Prior to Green Star, he was an attorney for nearly a decade for the Chicago firm of Lowis & Gellen. He chaired the Health Law section of the Illinois State Bar Association. Jonathan has written numerous published articles on the subject.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform with Edward Fields, CEO of DionyMed Brands. Today we talk to the CEO of a multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform, with the ability to serve the cannabis markets through two efficient distribution platforms & they produce a wide variety of brands and products and sell both direct to consumer (delivering their own products in certain markets) as well as to dispensaries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Opportunity Zones with Tim McGraw, Canna-Hub CEO and Founder. Opportunity Zones are an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Localities qualify as Opportunity Zones if they have been nominated for that designation by the state and that nomination has been certified by the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury via his delegation of authority to the Internal Revenue Service. Roughly 8,700 communities, or 12 percent of all U.S. census tracts, have been approved as Opportunity Zones since the law went into effect on January 1, 2018.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State with John Gorst, CEO of Ionic Brands. We talk to the CEO of the number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State and they are expanding rapidly. John Gorst has been chairman and CEO of IONIC since 2017. Over a 29-year career prior to IONIC he built, led and sold four technology companies with market values up to $600 million. Gorst, as the largest early investor in IONIC, has led its growth into Washington's leading vape company.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Expansive and closed loop ecosystem in cannabis with James Pakulis, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransCanna Holdings Inc. Today we talk to a pioneer of the cannabis industry and one of the most knowledgeable and successful players in the state of California. Mr. Pakulis has three decades of experience working with public and private entrepreneurial companies in a variety of emerging and high growth sectors. He was formerly the President and a Director of Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc., (CSE: LDS, OTCQB: LDSYF) a vertically integrated cannabis related entity operating in California.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands with Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding. we talk to a marketing professional with more than 25 years of experience in branding, advertising, market research and more. She is now focused on helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Jennifer grew up working in her family’s regionally-famous Polish Sausage business learning early-on the power of a brand that forms emotional connections with its customers. Her career journey included retail operations and merchandising at 7-Eleven, a focus on PR on a military base in Japan, and a number of years branding businesses at advertising agencies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cannabis Viking with Steve Gormley, CEO & Board Director for International Cannabrands. Today we speak with a 20-year veteran in international business who is often referred to as The Cannabis Viking. We’re going to talk about the growing trend toward US-Canada cross border consolidation in the cannabis industry. The Company's business model is to generate revenue from cannabis cultivation, brands ranging from flower to edibles and from THC to CBD, oil extraction, ancillary products and apparel in the United States.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD with Brian Baum, CEO CANNOVIA. Welcome to Blunt Business, this episode we talk to the President of a brand new company. For the many people choosing a more organic, holistic approach to their health, beauty and overall wellness, CBD has become the answer. CANNOVIA's mission is to educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD and deliver these benefits through the development of appealing, effective and easy to use products that fit all lifestyles. Brian works across all areas of Cannovia on corporate strategy and development.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis with Doug Poretz, High Growth Communications. Doug is here to tell us about High Growth Communications, an agency with a full suite of communications services exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis. The cannabis industry has mass appeal and political clout as it walks the corridors of power, and can now call on a newly formed integrated communications agency to help gain market share, while also navigating the regulatory environment that is taking shape.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry with Andrea Brooks, CEO, and co-founder of SAVA. Today, we talk to the founders of a LGBTQ+ woman-founded, Bay Area-based company that supports woman-owned businesses. Sava has partnered with some of the greatest brands in cannabis with the plan of bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cutting edge technology in cannabis with Dr. John Oram, CEO/Founder of NUG. Today we are joined by Dr. John Oram of NUG Inc. NUG is an Oakland-based, vertically-integrated cannabis company with strong historical growth and performance. From its cutting edge technology to its award-winning products and dedication to community involvement, the company is comprised of true creators, innovators, and pioneers, taking pride in their craft in an organic and efficient style that sets the industrywide standard from seed to sale.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FDA Hemp Bill Implementation Roundtable with Michelle Lee Flores, Esq., Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, and Joy Beckerman. The Food and Drug Law Institute reported that The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) marked a watershed in the regulation of cannabis in the United States. While the crop remains highly regulated, the law makes hemp production and distribution legal under federal law and establishes a framework of shared oversight by federal, state, and Indian tribe authorities. The 2018 Farm Bill permits the interstate transfer of hemp products for commercial or other purposes, and it requires compliance with a state, tribal, or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan for hemp production. Recently the FDA held a meeting that was supposed to address critical questions regarding the federal regulation of hemp when used in products regulated by FDA, such as the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in foods and dietary supplements.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https:

A solution to control devices through an application with Seedo CEO Zohar Levy. Today, we speak with the CEO of a high-tech company providing the world's first fully automated and controlled indoor growing machines for the pesticide-free cannabis and agricultural markets. Seedo Corp. designs and develops electronic technology solutions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Helping connect cannabis merchants with Ken Ramirez, CEO, and Co-Founder of Alt Thirty-Six. Today we talk about digital payments and compliance helping connect cannabis merchants with vendors, suppliers, and consumers by settling transactions in real-time. As a distinguished academic, Ken is in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Business Administration. His dissertation research focuses on payment transaction strategies that will expose a major source of profit leakage and operational inefficiencies for US firms across all industries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy