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The Cannabis Industry's Hardest Hitting Issues with Bryan McLaren (Zoned Properties, Inc.), Durée Ross (Durée & Company), and Sheri Orlowitz (Artemis Holdings Group LLC) today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on The Cannabis Radio. In this episode, Jorge asks each of the guests their takes on each of the cannabis industry's hitting issues. They weigh in on a handful of different topics based on their professional expertise.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Holland & Hart with Partner and Lead of the Cannabis Practice Rachel Gillette today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on The Cannabis Radio. Our next guest has extensive experience helping scores of clients, from individual entrepreneurs to publicly traded companies, navigate complex cannabis disputes and successful business strategies. She is a partner and lead of the cannabis practice at Holland & Hart, based in Denver. The FDA announced it has issued warning letters to companies involved in the illegal selling of Delta-8 THC and CBD products in an unprecedented action. The announcement states: This action is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters for products containing delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects and may be dangerous to consumers. The FDA has received reports of adverse events experienced by patients who have consumed these products. We talk about the pressure that this may put on states with or without a cannabis control board to outlaw th

Operational Security Solutions with CEO Scott Solomon today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on The Cannabis Radio. During our MJBiz conference coverage, you may remember we were introduced to a company called Operational Security Solutions there a premier provider of full-spectrum Risk Management Services with a specialization in Secure management cash management and logistics compliance services security Consulting and facility hardening for high-risk Industries such as cannabis. Scott Solomon, MBA, MSE, is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Compliance for Operational Security Solutions (OSS) and OSS East. In this role, Mr. Solomon leads corporate operations, staff and contractors, and the establishment of new OSS franchises throughout the country. Mr. Solomon coordinates the efforts of the C-Suite staff to achieve the strategic direction established by the OSS Board of Directors. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer with a specific focus on compliance operations that included a comp

New York City Cannabis Law with David C. Holland Principal of The Law Offices of David Clifford Holland P.C. today on Blunt Business only on The Cannabis Radio. Our next guest is a New York City-based cannabis law and criminal defense attorney and executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ Empire State chapter. New York State will soon announce plans to usher in its first outlets for retail sales of adult-use cannabis by the end of the year. However, to be one of the state's first licensed retailers, you or a member of your family must have been convicted of a cannabis-related offense. This is part of a concerted push to assure that early business owners will be members of communities that have been affected by the nation’s decades-long war on drugs. With that said, many vendors are not waiting for a license to get started.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary With Author Charlena Berry today on Blunt Business only on The Cannabis Radio. Our next guest has been a Fortune 500 business executive whose new book Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary provides a framework for becoming a prosperous cannabis retailer, showing you how to overcome your product’s negative connotations and impart vital, need-to-know truths about your industry. With the influx of Fortune 500 executives like yourself who have already entered the space, the economic progress the industry has made, and the number of states who have rolled out medical or adult-use cannabis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cannabis Degree Programs at LIM College with Michael Zaytsev today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Today we talk to the folks at LIM College, a leading educational authority in the business of fashion and its adjacent fields, which recently launched a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree program in The Business of Cannabis. The MPS program in The Business of Cannabis will be delivered fully online and can be completed in one calendar year. It is designed for career-changers as well as those who are interested in advancing their current cannabis-related careers. Coursework will encompass retailing, social and economic justice, marketing, supply chain, regulatory compliance, and more. Master's degree candidates will also complete a capstone project, where they will develop a formal plan for the cannabis business and pitch it directly to industry professionals. Courses will be taught by professionals currently working in the cannabis industry. Coursework will encompass ret

Vangst with Head of Community Partnerships, Kelsea Appelbaum today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on The Cannabis Radio. We welcome back a company that works with a wide array of cannabis companies, including large MSOs, single-state operators, and small mom-and-pop shops. They are able to support large cannabis operators and craft, boutique operators in different ways. We previously spoke with Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO back in 2019. We talk about the Vangst platform and how it has progressed today. As New Cannabis Ventures explained: The platform helps to pair prospective employees with cannabis companies. Candidates create a profile, and Vangst helps them to achieve the necessary credentials depending on the state. Cannabis companies can use Vangst to help find qualified candidates and maintain optimal levels of staffing, whether they need full-time employees, gig workers, or a mix of both. When a company finds a gig worker through Vangst, that person is a W-2 employee who clocks in and

Cliintel Capital with Chief Investment Officer Rick Batenburg today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Our next guest represents Denver-based premier cannabis and tech venture capital and consulting firm that provides guidance, capital strategy, and corporate governance to companies in emerging markets. Rick's former Financial Advisor & Private Equity Specialist at Merrill Lynch, and he has assisted cannabis startup companies with capital strategy, corporate governing, and investor relations and mentors C-suite executives through growth and funding processes as Cliintel’s CIO. We talk about the commonalities and the contrast between the mainstream sector and what Rick encounters regularly in the cannabis side of VC and consulting.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

iAnthus Capital Holdings with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Boxer today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. In the high growth environment of the U.S cannabis market, an experienced team, access to capital, and an ability to grow through acquisition are the three key drivers of a company’s success. iAnthus was founded by entrepreneurs who bring together market-leading experience in operations, capital markets, and M&A. Combining these skills, we are building a cannabis company that will seize the opportunities this emerging industry offers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SB SILVA, LLC with CES Steven Silva who joins us today Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. SB SILVA, LLC is a reputable development consultant and industry expert firm specializing in architectural programming, site planning, thorough equipment selection, and process flow design. We consider ourselves to be a competitive advantage by utilizing a unique network of professionals in the development, construction, manufacturing, engineering, and architecture fields to build a dynamic development team that executes complex land-use projects.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Flower One with President and Chief Executive Officer Kellen O’Keefe today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Mr. O’Keefe officially joined Flower One in July of 2019 as the Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over a decade of cannabis industry experience and a demonstrated history of success in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and brand development. Prior to joining Flower One, Mr. O’Keefe was an early partner and the Senior Vice President of Business Development at MedMen where he played an instrumental role in capitalizing and growing the business into one of the industry’s first national brands.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blunt Business discusses Cannabis, Crypto, and the Metaverse with Ryan Hunter, the CEO of Crypto Cannabis Club.Crypto Cannabis Club CEO Ryan Hunter runs the original NFT collection and Metaverse community for crypto and cannabis enthusiasts, and he is on to talk about the launch of the first ever NFT-powered cannabis brand.The Crypto Cannabis Club is a groundbreaking new community that forms the intersection of cannabis, crypto, and the Metaverse. Our rapidly growing, global community includes digital art aficionados, high frequency cannabis consumers, and crypto enthusiasts. In November, the CCC launched real world benefits for holders of its NFTs. The CCC has already announced partnerships with leading Cannabis brands including: Highsman, Old Pal, Dr. Dabber, King Palm, Higher Standards, Vibes Papers and Marley Naturals.CCC now becomes the first NFT collection to provide its members with a real-world cannabis product. To achieve this, the CCC partnered with CampNova to provide California cannabis consumers

John J. McGovern led the M&A for the MJBiz and Green Market Report Deals. His firm does a lot more than cannabis, but it begs the question if cannabis media and conferences are the new hot thing for M&A.We talk with John, who has represented owners in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of thousands of daily and weekly newspapers, national and regional B2B and B2C magazines, conferences and trade shows, digital information, and technical solutions companies.One of the nation’s most trusted mergers and acquisitions advisory firms.Grimes, McGovern & Associates was formed in 2018 by acquiring the Global Events, Technology & Digital Media and US Newspapers groups from W.B.Grimes & Company.Headquartered in New York City, with offices worldwide, Grimes, McGovern & Associates continues the tradition of more than 60 years of W.B. Grimes’ industry expertise advising various types of companies:Grimes McGovern & Associates has a special focus on buyers and sellers on the lower middle market

Blunt Business focuses on icon Mike Tyson’s first foray into the cannabis industry with Tyson 2.0 and we speak with Adam Wilks and and Chad Bronstein about the launch.Tyson 2.0 is legendary boxer, entrepreneur, and icon Mike Tyson’s first foray into the cannabis industry and is focused on bringing consumers high-quality premium cannabis products at affordable price points. Today let’s talk to the people behind this new venture, Adam Wilks and Chad Bronstein. Adam formerly served as Chief Executive Officer of One Plant, a multi-state cannabis retail chain. Prior to One Plant, he served as COO of the venture capital firm SOL Global. Wilks also spent more than a decade scaling licensed retail brands including PinkBerry and Cold Stone Creamery. We dive into how Adam got involved with the folks at Columbia Care and how he and Mike Tyson got into business together. Jesse Channon, Columbia Care's Chief Growth Officer, whom we interviewed on Cannabis Radio said. "Celebrity sponsorship is one of the most effec

Shoogies CEO Latham Woodward, and host of Dazed and Infused, joins us today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermia only on Cannabis Radio. Shoogies CEO Latham Woodward considers this way of thinking short-sighted and elitist. He believes that with the advent and legalization of cannabis, there is no longer a unified “culture,” just an entire adult sphere of buyers. Shoogies is a cannabis-infused sweetener available with agave or cane sugar designed to integrate cannabis into your daily life. It’s an on-the-go, use anywhere, use anytime, sweet, sweet treat that brings joy to the things you already do every day. Shoogies lets you change the way you cocktail, bake, eat, and drink, knowing you are ingesting only the purest ingredients. Shoogies has adhered to a strict and comprehensive food safety and quality assurance (QA) program throughout its creation, overseen by Chief Food Scientist Christine Ramsey, a 25–year food safety and QA veteran specializing in cannabis-infused products, among others. Shoogies was crea

Plant Prophets with host Vern Davis today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. With over sixteen years’ experience building brands with Diageo and Beecham, there isn’t a single thing about the food and drink world that Vern doesn’t know. He’s traveled across six states, moved home seven times, and managed over twenty different brands. Once upon a time, Vern Davis used to employ Protis Global to find him the talent, but after years of working with us, a wonderful relationship, and burning ambition, he became part of our family. This means he knows everything about the people he recruits for, he used to be one of them. He might look intimidating, but he’s soft as butter on the inside and hopelessly devoted to his family, his team, and the pursuit of changing lives. He met his wife in university thirty-five years ago, and he’s still as starry-eyed as a newlywed.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LEVIA and Blazy Susan with Troy Brosnan Will Breakell today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Troy Brosnan, CEO, and co-founder of LEVIA, and Will Breakell CEO Blazy Susan. LEVIA recently announced the launch of new cannabis-infused water-soluble tinctures with premium CO2 extract. The tinctures are now sold at cannabis retailers across Massachusetts. Each 1-ounce bottle of tincture contains 300MG THC, zero calories, zero sugar, and zero alcohol. One bottle of extract contains enough for 60 servings with 5MG THC per serving. LEVIA currently has three varieties of tinctures – Sativa, hybrid, or Indica cannabis – that offer flexible dosing for a superior experience. The production of Achieve, Celebrate, and Dream takes place within LEVIA’s 6,000-square-foot facility. Matt you have described it as a “microbrewery meets extraction lab.” Our next guest once lost all his money trading cannabis stocks. But cannabis itself turned out to be his professional redemption. Today, he is the found

Nabis with Co-Founder and Co-CEO Vince Ning today Founded in 2017 by Vince C. Ning and Jun S. Lee, Nabis has quickly established itself as the leading cannabis wholesale platform in California. Nabis supports the largest portfolio of brands in the world, exclusively supplying over 100 brands to over 99% of CA’s dispensaries. Vince and Jun bring years of experience in enterprise software combined with a deep passion and understanding of cannabis. They started out as delivery drivers, moving products to dispensaries to build Nabis from the ground up. Prior to starting Nabis, Vince began his career as an engineer at Microsoft before founding a software company called Scaphold, which was later acquired by Amazon. Jun started as an engineer at Facebook before founding an artificial intelligence company called Allganize. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ask Growers with Communications Manager Tia Moskalenko today on Blunt Business with Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Our next guest is a cannabis journalist and enthusiast who is a regular contributor to the likes of Benzinga, Insider, Green Entrepreneur. She has interviewed over 100 cannabis brands and growers and she also represents a publication designed to familiarize readers with top products, help them find the brands that fit their needs, and provide timely information about the craft culture of cannabis. AskGrowers is a legal cannabis product and marketing website, providing readers with regional grower and manufacturer profiles, top brands and products (everything from flowers to cookies), where to buy them, and informative customer reviews. AskGrowers keeps readers educated and informed about all available brands in their region and enables manufacturers to speak directly to consumers and tell their stories.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir

Durée & Company with the president and CEO Durée Ross today on Blunt Business only on Cannabis Radio. Our next guest has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency, and nonprofit arenas for local, national, and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to develop winning strategies and successfully deliver creative campaigns for clients. Her firm’s work in the cannabis space has resulted in a growing list of clients, from processing facilities to consumer products sold in big-box retailers. Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood, and cognitive processes. According to market researcher Data Bridge, the psychedelic drugs market is projected to reach $6.85 billion by 2027.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy