E047 Raising $33.5MM with Reverse IPO
Great talk with Jesse Peters, CEO of Eco Firma Farms, a cannabis cultivation facility in Oregon. Jesse recently took his company public and raised $33.5 Million using a Reverse IPO, joining the Canadian Stock Exchange. We talk all about it!
We first had Jesse on in Episode E020, link here if you’d like to listen. We also had him on for a special episode on college advice for students wanting to get into cultivation, E022 link here.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Eco Firma is hiring for many different positions. A great opportunity to join a company that is definitely growing! Discussed at end of episode.
E043 Building the Future of Cannabis
Loved this talk with Anya Gordon, CEO of GroTec! GroTec is a contract builder for grow operations and dispensaries. Anya has great industry insight from working with companies in multiple states and internationally. She brought a lot to the table for this conversation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: GroTec is growing and hiring. More details on their Website HERE.
E041 Growing a Mission-Driven Dispensary
Great talk with Brock Binder, Founder and Owner of High Quality, a cannabis retailer in Corvallis, Oregon. Brock launched his business in 2014 along with a grow operation. We discuss how Brock started the business, what they are doing to stay competitive in the market, education and some amazing customer stories on how cannabis changed their life!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: High Quality is growing and hiring for multiple positions (discussed in episode). Email them at careers@highquality.life if you’re interested!
E037 Beyond Organic Craft Cannabis
Conversation with Erik Leib, Founder of Ananda Farms, a producer in Oregon. We talk the future of craft cannabis, going beyond organic practices, and looking at the soil, topography and climate in which it’s grown, known as the terroir. Will consumers start buying based on the terroir as they do with wine?
Companies and Brands we reference Cascadia Herbals, Fireside, Breeze Botanicals, Sun God Medicinals, New Leaf Midtown, Open Vape, Diamond Cannabis, Substance Cannabis Market, Panacea, The Green Planet, Dirty Arm Farm
E036 The Coolest Cannabis Farm in Oregon
Loved this talk with Lee Henderson, Co-Founder and Brand Manager at HiFi Farms. We discuss how Lee started the business, the transition from the medical market to recreational and creative ideas for solidifying a strong brand presence.
JOB OPPORTUNITES: HiFi is looking to hire going into summer, discussed in the episode.
Companies and Brands we reference Portugal the Man, Gro-Tech, Craft Cannabis Alliance, Emma Chasen, Farma, East Fork Cultivars, Yerba Buena, Pilot Farm, BDS Analytics, Headset, X-Ray FM, Phylos Bioscience, Electric Lettuce, Group Muse, Dab Society Extracts
E035 Hemp CBD Market in North Carolina
Informative talk with Justin Hamilton, CEO of Hempleton Investment Group, a business focused on the Hemp CBD market in and around North Carolina. From genetics to growing to processing to retail shops, Justin’s team is involved in every step of the supply chain, and we learned a lot from him in this conversation.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Justin is hiring for many different positions as they continue to grow and expand, discussed at end of episode. If you’re looking for work in North Carolina this would be a great company to work for.
E033 Leading the Infused Chocolate Category
Loved this talk with Christine Smith, Founder and CEO of Gron Chocolate. We cover how Christine moved from a successful career in architecture to cannabis infused chocolate, how you expand after getting into almost every dispensary in Oregon and a new source of CBD that Gron is using to sell infused chocolates across state lines, permeating their brand for future expansion.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Gron is looking for a Marketing Director, discussed at end of episode.
E032 Modern Cannabis Shop and Lifestyle Brand
Great talk with Heidi Fikstad, Co-Founder and Brand Manager at Moss Crossing, a Cannabis Retailer in Eugene, Oregon. We cover Heidi’s startup journey, company ethos and her branding, marketing and educational approach.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: Moss Crossing is looking for funding to further growth and expansion, discussed in episode.
E031 Branding Cannabis Extracts and Vape Products
Conversation with Sabrena Peterson, Director of Marketing for REL Vape, an extract and vape pen company in Oregon. We discuss how Sabrena met her Co-Founders and started REL Vape, new technologies coming to market and how she thinks cannabis extracts will evolve.
E030 The Friendliest Dispensary in Oregon
Loved this talk with Jaime & Shea Conley, Co-Founders of Mindrite, a cannabis retailer in Portland, Oregon. We discuss building an educated team, putting the patient and customer first, keeping a medicinal focus in a rec market and their plans for calculated growth and expansion.
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E029 From Brewmaster, to Soda Pop, to Cannabis Edibles
Informative talk with Ross Hunsinger from Hapy Kitchen. We discuss Ross’s path from brewmaster schooling, to soda pop maker to starting a cannabis edible business. Also how Ross sees the industry evolving and some insights on what businesses can do to stay competitive.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Ross asked that motivated individuals interested in the cannabis industry reach out to Hapy Kitchen with a resume and cover letter. Discussed in the episode.
Wayne on Stories of Business Podcast
Grateful to be featured on the Stories in Business Podcast. Wanted to share this with the Periodic Effects Podcast listeners. Really happy to start talking with non-cannabis media outlets to cross that bridge and get the cannabis education message to more people not familiar with cannabis.
E027 Branding a New Cannabis Product
Great talk with Zane Witzel, Founder of Cannador. A lot of tips and tricks for Cannabis Businesses in this one! We talk Marketing, Public Relations, Branding and how Zane built an ancillary manufacturing business with zero past engineering or product design experience.
E025 Evolving Cannabis Brands & Business Culture
Great talk with Laura Rivero, Operations Manager at Yerba Buena, an Oregon Producer. We talk branding a cannabis grow, new ways of doing business and developing a resilient team culture.
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