Really enjoyed this conversation with Becca Recker, Marketing Lead for Frogsong Farm, a craft hemp producer in Oregon. We discuss the new craft hemp trend, how it’s superior to industrial hemp or isolated CBD when consuming and how Frogsong became a Certified B-Corp and soon to be Organic.
E061 How to Design your Cannabis Facility
Conversation with Sam Andras, President of MJ12 Design Studio, an architecture firm focused on cannabis cultivation and processing facilities. We discuss what sets successful projects apart from the failures and how to plan up front to avoid costly and potentially fatal errors later down the road.
MJ12 Design Studio is hiring and looking for partners, discussed at end of episode.
E057 Entrepreneur Guide to Cannabis Industry
Great story of how Christian Hageseth Founded Green Man Cannabis in 2009, built it into a successful vertically integrated business in Colorado and then went on to Found and become CEO of ONE Cannabis, a cannabis dispensary brand looking to grow through franchise model. Christian shares some great tips and how to for anyone operating in cannabis industry!
HIRING, Christian and his team are hiring, discussed at end of episode. They are also looking for entrepreneurs looking to enter cannabis space that don’t want to start from scratch.
E056 #1 Trusted Brand in Cannabis
Really enjoyed this conversation with Dennis O’Malley, CEO of Caliva, a vertically integrated cannabis company in California. We discuss Dennis’s past experience in influencer marketing and brand ambassadors, common pitfalls in the industry and how the Caliva team is trying to create the most trusted brand in cannabis.
HIRING: Caliva is growing and hiring, check out www.gocaliva.com/jobs
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.
E042 Ed Rosenthal, The Guru of Ganja
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!
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.
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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E020 Oregon Producer’s Advice to Thrive
Inspiring talk with Jesse Peters, CEO and Co-Founder of Eco Firma Farms, an Oregon rec producer. Discussing what it takes to not only survive, but thrive, in the cannabis industry with advice to differentiate your business and stand out in a crowded market.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Eco Firma Farms is hiring, discussed in the episode.
Connect with Phylos Bioscience for mapping the Cannabis Genome.
E018 Craft Cannabis in a Matured Market
Loved this talk with Danny Sloat, Owner and Lead Grower at AlpinStash, a producer operating in the Colorado rec market. Great insights on how markets develop and change post rec legalization. How to prepare your business for the long term, pulling from experiences in the Colorado market, which was the first and longest running rec market in the country.
LINK to “Know Your Grow” a YouTube channel hosted by Danny providing insights and how to guides for craft cannabis growers.
E010 Focusing on CBD Strains in the Oregon Recreational Market
Discussion with Mason Walker, CEO of East Fork Cultivars, a cannabis producer operating in the Oregon recreational market focusing on CBD specific strains. Wayne and Mason discuss the rewards and challenges of running a cannabis grow operation in a rec market, the marketing efforts East Fork is pursuing to establish education around CBD and what consumer trends are on the horizon to start preparing for now.