This episode is Wayne being interviewed on the Small Food Business podcast.
Pe084 Elevating the Edible
Today’s guest is Laurie Wolf, Founder of Laurie and MaryJane, an edible processor in Oregon. Tune in to learn how Laurie used cannabis to treat her epilepsy, wrote multiple cannabis cook books and pioneered one of the leading edible companies with her daughter-in-law. An inside look at what small batch, craft edible companies can do to not only survive but thrive in the cannabis industry.
Pe083 Science of Cannabis Series_11
Will the FDA regulate CBD products and set the precedent for THC products? How does nano encapsulated THC work? We answer these questions and more with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Emma & Eminent may be hiring soon, discussed at end of episode.
Pe082 Science of Cannabis Series_11
What is nano encapsulated THC and how does it work? Will other minor cannabinoids become more popular than CBD? Do terpenes effect you the same when orally consuming versus inhaling? We answer these questions and more with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting.
Pe081 Crohn’s Disease drives Scientist to start Cannabis Company
A lot covered in today’s cannabis podcast. Will CBD be regulated like a drug under the FDA, like alcohol under the ATF or like a supplement? How can Chinese Medicine practices can be used to enhance cannabis products? Did a pharmaceutical company really try to trade mark the acronym “CBD”? What strain worked best to combat Crohn’s Disease? All discussed with our guest Katie Stem, CEO of Peak Extracts.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Peak is hiring, discussed at end of episode.
Pe080 How to Develop & Reach your Target Audience
Cannabis education and gatherings in 50+ cities and growing! Our guest today is Aliza Sherman, CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s cannabis wellness network. What’s the driving force needed to bring cannabis to the mainstream? How do you determine and reach your target audience? Should Aliza start a “Moms who Love Fortnite” business? All and more discussed in this episode.
E079 Predictions on the Future of Cannabis
Will the pharmaceutical industry take over the CBD infused products market? Could CBG could be the next CBD-like cannabinoid consumers look for? Who in Oregon is leading innovation in the “craft hemp” category? All discussed with our guest Shango Los, consultant, speaker and podcast host with many years experience in cannabis, business and the science of it all.
Shango Los YouTube channel and podcast Shaping Fire and Taming THC paper link with Dr. Ethan Russo discussed in episode.
E078 Is your CBD Business in Jeopardy?
The 2018 Farm Bill has passed, Hemp CBD is now legal, but the future results may surprise you! Our guest today is David Heldreth, Founder of Panacea Plant Sciences and Content Manager for True Terpenes. We discuss negatives of the Farm Bill and how SMBs might be pushed out in preference for the pharmaceutical model. We also discuss a cannabis growth additive David has developed to increase terpene and cannabinoid potency by engaging defense mechanisms in the cannabis plant.
What can we do to prevent the Farm Bill outcome discussed in episode? The Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) is the cabinet department that oversees the FDA. Contact HHS secretary (Alex M. Azar II) who can call for the hearings and other actions needed discussed in episode. LINK for the secretary of HHS
E077 95% Saturation with Oregon Dispensaries
This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, marketing, what makes a successful dispensary and gaps (or opportunities) in the market. Our guest is Nicholas Erler, Co-Founder and CEO of Dreamfield, a 3rd party logistics company in the Oregon rec market. Dreamfield works with ~ 95% of the retailers in Oregon, tune in to learn how they did it.
E076 The Hollywood Cannabis Queen
Today’s guest is Dr. Dina, the real Nancy Botwin (from the show Weeds), Snoop Dogg’s supplier and a cannabis consultant for Chuck Lorre on Netflix’s show Disjointed starring Kathy Bates. Dr. Dina also owns and operates multiple companies in the space and started freedomgrow.org a non-profit raising money to release prisoners locked up for past cannabis crimes. We discuss the recreational market transition in Cali and what it’s like running a vertically integrated business.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Hiring in Cathedral City, discussed in episode.
E075 Science of Cannabis Series_10
Back with Emma Chasen from Eminent Consulting for another Science of Cannabis podcast. This episode focuses on the 2018 Farm Bill, how you can tell the difference between indoor and outdoor cannabis, sales techniques for budtenders and how cultured high-purity cannabinoids from yeast could disrupt the industry!
E074 Michigan & NEW States Legalizing Cannabis
If you’re living in a State that recently legalized a medical or recreational cannabis program, this episode is for you! This episode focuses on legalization in Michigan, community initiatives, political and research involvement, and the business landscape of a State going from a grey market to a legalized cannabis market with clear regulations. Today’s guest is Lisa Conine, the Community Outreach Coordinator with Om of Medicine, a cannabis “provisioning center” in Michigan.
E073 Product Market Fit & Distribution
This episode focuses on cannabis distribution, product market fit, branding and how our guest has gotten 80% of Oregon Dispensaries to work with him. Our guest is Spencer Mullen, Founder and CEO of Pharmers Market. Spencer has started multiple dispensaries, grow operations and is now focusing his attention on Pharmers Market. We discuss his journey and how he arrived here.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Pharmers Market is looking to hire as they grow, discussed in episode.
Bonus_Cannabis Business 101
Wayne on the Stories in Business podcast hosted by Tom Wickstead. Tom wanted to learn more about the cannabis business in the US as the UK in Europe is working to implement a medical program. Tom is based in the UK, and he titled this episode "Cannabis Business 101"
E072 A Journey across Multiple Cannabis Segments
Our guest is Jane West. This episode focuses on founding Women Grow, scaling a community based organization, starting a glass wear line with Grav Labs and growing a product line of CBD Coffee & Capsules. Jane has an interesting cannabis journey as her story unfolds across multiple segments.