Cannabis Regulations

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.

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.

E008 Keeping Up with Cannabis Laws State by State

Conversation with Morgan Fox, Director of Communications from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). The MPP supports multiple legalization efforts and lobbying across different states. Wayne and Morgan discuss what new states are coming online, where they are at in the process, what states are changing their marijuana program and what legalization efforts look promising on the horizon. Full of useful information and insights you can use to align your business to make the most of the new opportunities being created. We also cover what federal legalization could look like if or when it occurs.

ACTION ITEM (use this LINK): Contact your lawmakers at the federal level and communicate support to continue the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer (formally known as Rohrabacher-Farr) Amendment to protect medical marijuana businesses from a Department of Justice crack down.

E006 Live Q&A Cannabis Podcast Series 01

“Why is Education Critical to the Cannabis Industry?” Wayne, Mary and Emma have an audience Q&A session after discussing the industry’s approach to education and what it means for consumers. Brought to you by Sativa Science Club and Periodic Effects: Cannabis Business Podcast

E001 Eric Wendt, Chief Science Officer at Green Leaf Lab

After a 15 minute introduction about the podcast, Wayne talks with Eric from Green Leaf Lab, a cannabis testing facility based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Eric's background and journey into the cannabis industry, the current state of affairs, how to adapt to ever changing regulations and how Green Leaf Labs operates its business. JOB OPPORTUNITY: In the podcast Eric puts out a request to listeners with backgrounds in science that might be interested to work in the cannabis industry.