Honored to interview Ed Rosenthal, a pioneer in the cannabis industry! Ed wrote for High Times in the 80s and 90s. He has written multiple books on cannabis cultivation, processing, extracts, concentrates and has sold over 1 Million copies. Ed is releasing a follow-up book to Beyond Buds, a guide to Marijuana Extracts and Cannabis Infusions.
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!
E040 Rebranding the Cannabis Industry
Conversation with Jared Mirsky, CEO and Founder of Wick & Mortar, the oldest and longest running cannabis branding, marketing and advertising agency in the country. Jared started his company in 2009, helping cannabis brands pioneer their way into this new industry.
There are some solid gems of information throughout this episode!
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LIVE Audience Q&A Podcast on the Science of Cannabis. We cover the struggle cultivators and retailers are facing on high THC% versus a high Terpene profile and ideas for education initiatives to help inform consumers. Joining us on the podcast panel was Emma Chasen, Lee Henderson from HiFi Farms and Cedar Hughes-Blades from Moss Crossing.
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E038 Getting Beyond Business Plateaus
Good talking with Hunter Caputo, CEO of The Caputo Group. Hunter brings great insights from his past experience of supporting and growing businesses inside and outside of cannabis. We cover finances, HR support, distribution, planning for federal legalization and what it takes to move beyond plateaus that every business hits.
Companies and Brands we reference ORCA, CCA, NCIA, Oregon Sungrowers Guild, Canna Help You.
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.
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Another great talk with Emma Chasen on the Science of Cannabis. We discuss a new article published by Dr. Ethan Russo and Dr. Caroline MacCallum titled “Practical Considerations in Medical Cannabis Administration and Dosing”. We also cover a stream of technical questions we received from listeners.
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.