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WeedBudz Radio hosted by @WeedBudzRY takes the audience on an explorative journey into the emerging Cannabis industry. Whether you are an experienced enthusiast or simply evaluating if there is a place for Cannabis in your life, you found the best place to start. We are building a community of pioneers from the industry to help us understand Cannabis through the lens of science, policy, and entrepreneurship. Host/Producer: Ry Russell Sound Engineer/Producer: Matt Perry Property of RYZAbove Media Group LLC
JAR Cannabis Company has rapidly grown into one of the largest Cannabis operations in the state of Maine. They operate multiple retail locations within the adult-use and medical markets. They also have an incredible cultivation facility and do their own extraction and manufacturing of finished goods. Jar Cannabis has become a staple at Budz Emporium as well as other Maine retailers. JAR is known for its quality products and superior packaging. We are blessed to be joined by JAR Co-Founder, Joel Pepin to discuss what it takes to scale a business in the current state of the industry. Joel is also known for his policy work and advocacy for the community. Join our conversation and hear for yourself what it takes to build a brand rooted in quality.
Guest: Joel Pepin, Co-Founder Jar Cannabis Co.
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Welcome back Budz! I am your host, Ry Russell and today I am excited to introduce you to the CEO of Sorting Robotics, Nohtal Partansky. As an Aerospace Engineer, he shares his experience working at NASA and what led him and his business partners to venture out on their own to create their own robotics company and their journey into the Cannabis space. Their new technology helps create infused products with more efficacy and efficiency than ever before. Nohtal and his team are on a mission to reduce the repetitive tasks that are slowing down innovation within the cannabis industry. Tune in and join our conversation.
Guest - Nohtal Partansky CEO, Sorting Robotics
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Hello Budz! Welcome to another episode of Weed Budz Radio. I am your host, Ry Russell, and today I am joined by Tarris Batiste, Author of "Don't Let it Smoke You". As a community of advocates, we often focus on the benefits of Cannabis and removing the negative stigma associated with the industry. Today we discuss the importance of responsible use and the potential hazards of not educating yourself. Tarris shares his personal journey and how he found balance, respect, and appreciation for the plant.
Guest - Tarris Batiste - Author
Purchase Book: Don't Let it Smoke You
Host: Ry Russell
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Hello & welcome to today's episode of Weed Budz Radio! We welcome back our friend, Franny Tacy of Franny's Farmacy. From seed to retail, Franny has been a long-time leader in the industry of hemp and hemp production.
Join us today to hear from Franny on what gives her staying power in the industry and why so many businesses fail. Franny also shares how she found new love and a new love for pasta which is now about to launch as a new product platform for the Franny's Farmacy franchise.
Guest: Franny Tacy
Franny's Farmacy
Host: Ry Russell
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Welcome to another episode of WeedBudz Radio! I am your host, Ry Russell and I invite you to join this compelling discussion of the economics of owning a business in the cannabis industry. There are many factors that can hinder growth and success in this competitive market so we ask the question - can legal weed win?
To answer that very question, we have the authors of the book "Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Reality of Cannabis Economics", Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Robin Goldstein is an economist and author of The Wine Trials, the controversial exposé of wine snobbery that became the world's best-selling guide to cheap wine. He is Director of the Cannabis Economics Group in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He has an AB from Harvard University, a JD from Yale Law School, and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Bordeaux.
Daniel Sumner is Frank H. Buck, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He grew up on a California fruit farm, served on the president's Council of Economic Advisers, and was Assistant Secretary of Economics at the US Department of Agriculture before joining the UC Davis faculty. He has a BS from Cal Poly and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago.
Host: Ry Russell
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Chirag Vyas and Kevin Chipman partnered to create the brewery, St. Johns Brewers. These beverage industry experts have decided to take their talents into the world of Cannabis. They are introducing a line of Delta 8 or D8 seltzers. D8 is a compound derived from the hemp plant and therefore falls under hemp regulations versus cannabis or marijuana depending on the state that you're in. The creative minds behind DrinkCoolOut.com join us today to educate us on what exactly Delta 8 is and to share the origin story behind their brand.
Chirag Vyas and Kevin Chipman
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Ry Russell
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Welcome to another episode of WeedBudz Radio! Today we have the pleasure of speaking to returning guest; Ryan Douglas, Author of "Seed to Success". Ryan is here today to introduce his new book "Secrets to Maximizing Success in the Cannabis Industry". Join me in learning about propagation and other factors that affect cultivation and production in the cannabis industry.
Ryan Douglas - Author & Cannabis Cultivation Expert
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Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Weed Budz Radio! I am your host, Ry Russell and today we have a special guest, Riley Kirk, Ph.D. Cannabis Research Scientist and Educator.
Join our discussion of the importance of using intention to heal, nourish, and make lifestyle changes to promote healthy living. Learn about Riley's journey of educating individuals across the country about equipping themselves to make good choices about how and when to use traditional Pharma vs natural remedies such as cannabis and her desire to create supplements that are ethically harvested and safer for consumers.
We have lots to discuss, join us!
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Welcome to this episode of Weed Budz Radio! I am Ry Russell and joining me today is Founder of Juicebox Collective and my friend, CJ Britton.
CJ recently wrote a compelling article, “Beware of Tourists” that inspired my thoughts about who they are and where they show up in everyone’s lives. Join us as we discuss how tourists are not just the ones we interact with in the traditional sense, but those that are part of our professional and personal lives.
Beware of Tourists Article by CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-tourists-christopher-cj-britton
Guest: CJ Britton
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We are incredibly grateful to all of you that have been with us from the beginning and we welcome those of you whom are just joining our journey now. Weedbudz started back in 2018 and has gone through some re-branding and development to become the show it is today. Now, members of this team have gone on to open the recreational cannabis store in northern Maine, known as BUDZ EMPORIUM, paying homage to WeedBudz and the Budz Brands eco-system. Be sure to check out the new store in the Katahdin Region, located at 1995 Medway Rd, Medway, Maine.
Now, our humble studio has grown and we have a team of 5 incredible people, that also help others produce their very own podcasts on various topics and themes. One constant in all of our production is our Genius Audio Engineer and artist, DJ MATT PERRY.
Matt and his family recently took a trip to Kenya and shares that experience with us here today. I have never peen to any part of Africa and I loved watching Matt's videos and posts while he was away. A remarkable experience that he shares with us and to do all of that traveling with a toddler can only make for some awesome stories, be sure to tune in and join us!
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We want to welcome you to another important episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. Today we are re-introducing a guest who’s energy we loved so much he got invited back, Santino Martinez. Along with Tino we have a personal friend and powerhouse in the cannabis industry, Shane Hammer. Together these two came on to explain the social injustices people face today regarding cannabis, and more specifically inmates still incarcerated over cannabis related crimes. Kushy and 40 Tons are teaming up to end the war on drugs and to share the story of Corvain Cooper, who was given a life sentence for a cannabis crime, and granted clemency by former president Donald Trump. The family built this brand and gives proceeds directly to those 40 thousand still incarcerated, whether putting it on their books, helping with travel arrangements, or programs to help get former prisoners on their feet. Join us and learn how these two are giving back to the community and helping those who are struggling. Tune in!
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Shane Hammer & Santino Martinez
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Hello Everyone!
Welcome to another episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. On this show we love taking individuals from every aspect of cannabis, From THC, to CBD, to Delta-8 and so on. For this episode we have invited John Friess, the Co-founder & President of Metolius Hemp Company. John’s passion for what cannabis can do and how it can heal others led him to where he is now, creating innovative products contains CBD as replacements for those who use nicotine & tobacco. From cannagars, to pre-rolls, and even dip! The goal of Metolius is to help those who can not quit by themselves, and to replace their current habit with a much healthier one. Join us and learn about John’s journey and how his journey ended up with him helping others. Tune in!
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John Friess
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We would like to welcome you to another informative episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. As many of us know, this is still a new industry. Sure cannabis has been around for a long time but just recently we have had to keep up with more laws, regulations, etc. With this positive change in the industry, compliance is more important than ever. Who better to discuss this ever changing industry than Dede Perkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ProCanna. ProCanna is a software that breaks down the rules and regulations of each state when it comes to opening a dispensary, grow operation, and really any other business in the world of cannabis. Join us and learn how ProCanna is helping entrepreneurs nationwide and find out how you can stay up to date on the ever changing world of compliance. Tune in!
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Welcome to another very interesting episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. This episode is a pretty cool one and it is a little different from what we do, not only are we interviewing two guests at once but we also have a non-cannabis user who is pro-cannabis! Let me introduce Timmy Boyle & Marijane Baker, otherwise known as The Noobie and The Doobie! Marijane is a cannabis model who is all an avid cannabis user, and Timmy was a youth pastor, he is a clean comedian and has had one or two puffs max. The best part? They are dating each other! Join us and find out how this dynamic works, what they have learned on their journey through cannabis, and listen to them advise others on each side of the debate.
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Marijane Baker & Timmy Boyle
The Noobie & The Doobie
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Hello again friends! Welcome to another amazing episode of WeedBudz Radio! On our show we enjoy shining a spotlight and featuring individuals and companies who are striving to push the cannabis industry and more importantly the community forward. Our next guest is no exception, our Maine man Ry is sitting down with Jennifer Babaian, the Owner of 7 Leaf Clover in NY! Jennifer has dedicated her life to wellness and enhancing the lives of individuals who can benefit from CBD and Delta-8. And now, Jen has a new product! A Delta-8 Pizza! Tune in and find out more about the awesome products 7 Leaf has to offer, and why this spot in NY is a powerhouse of the industry. Join us!
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Hello Friends! Welcome to another amazing episode of WeedBudz Radio. On today’s episode we discuss promoting cannabis on social media and how to do it the right way. If you are listening and either own a business or are an individual in the cannabis space who has tried to promote on your socials, you understand what we mean. We have heard of accounts being suspended, banned, and months to years of activity immediately gone. Thankfully our guest today has some experience in managing, avoiding, and fixing this. Our host Ry sits down with Eman Abdou, graphic designer/social media manager of Eman Designs. Tune in and learn how to safely educate the community about your product!
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Eman Abdou
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On today’s episode of WeedBudz Radio, Ry sits down with our next guest, who works with cannabis packaging and is also involved on the policy side, insuring the industry is living up to its commitment with sustainability, Jason Lammers. A big voice in the cannabis community, GM at 420WholesalePack.com and a member of The Cannabis Alliance. These two met at the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference where they discussed sustainability, and were joined by Heather Richmond as well as many other pioneers in cannabis. Join us as we discuss why making our industry long term requires sustainability.
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Jason Lammers
420WholesalePack.com
The Cannabis Alliance
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Welcome back to WeedBudz Radio! We have a very special episode where our host Ry has the opportunity to sit down with the Co-Host of Marijuana Today, and Licensing Manager for Curaleaf, Heather Sullivan! It is always fascinating to hear everyone’s journey that brought them to cannabis. Heather worked at the same company for 13 years, before discovering the job for her was in something she has enjoyed since her 20’s. Speaking about the thought leaders and abundance of companionship in the cannabis space, if you are feeling that you are a square peg in a round hole, much like our host and Heather did, or even if you just want to change directions, do not rule cannabis out. It is a vast and caring community, one that all of us here at WeedBudz are happy to be apart of. Until next time!
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Hello all! Welcome to another episode of WeedBudz Radio! Today our host Ry sits down with well-known cannabis advocate, Susan Soares. We are tackling a question that plagues the mind of many individuals in the cannabis space, how do we talk to the children? Susan is the author of children’s book “What’s Growing in Grandma’s Gardern?”. It discusses how to teach your child about not only the many healing effects of marijuana, but also how it is no different than growing vegetables in a garden. Join us!
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On this episode of WeedBudz Radio, our host Ry has the opportunity to sit down with a marketing genius, Shane Sagar. As individuals in the cannabis industry are aware of, internet marketing for cannabis is almost non-existent, and if it is than it is gone the next day. Other than billboards, word-of-mouth, or specific websites, its tough to spread the word about your company or product due to censorship. But, all hope is not lost! Shane has learned the tips and tricks to promote a cannabis business through social media and other platforms while not losing the ad. Join us and learn how to take your cannabis business up a notch!
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On this episode of WeedBudz Radio, your host Ry sits down with one of the best Energy & Sustainability Advisor in the state, Sam Milton. Sam is part of a company called Enlighten Your Grow, they help growers and cultivators become not only more cost-effective, but they help you manage all aspects of your grow, including utility bills, guidelines, outside financial resources and more! With the cannabis community in Maine, and even the country, growing so quickly it is important for everyone to be mindful of not only being energy efficient, but also sustainable as well. Join us to learn how to get more out of your grow!
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Sam Milton
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This is a very special episode, on this WeedBudz, Ry sits down with the Founder/CEO of one of the most successful and well-known edible companies, Nancy Whiteman of Wana Brands! Starting with her introduction into cannabis, Nancy gives us an in depth look into how she created the now nationwide brand, shares a few of her tips and tricks to starting a business in the cannabis industry and truly showcases the passion that leads to success within this space. Bootstrapping her business from the ground up, you will not want to miss the incredible journey from startup to nationwide brand. Join us!
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Today on WeedBudz Radio, our host Ry has the unique opportunity to speak with Matt Ritchey, CEO of Mr. Cannabis Events and Co-Host to The Inner Circle. Matt shares his own personal journey into the world of cannabis and shares what he believes the industry needs going forward. Matt not only hosts events, retreats, AND virtual events, but he also brings masterminds to the cannabis community as well. The name “Mastermind” might not be well known, but the concept has been around long before cannabis. Tune in and join us!
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Mr. Cannabis Events
The Inner Circle
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Today on WeedBudzRadio, Ry has the amazing opportunity to sit down with Heather Richmond, a powerhouse in the world of sustainability. Heather is CEO & Founder of a company called Running Water Global, a female Native American owned USA based company dedicated to international cultivation, manufacturing and global distribution of Industrial and Sustainable Hemp products worldwide. Join us as we learn about the secret to sustainability and how we as individuals can make this world a lot greener.
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Today on WeedBudz Radio, Ry sits down and interviews Slang Worldwide’s, VP of Marketing, Brittany Hallett! Together, these two discuss and dissect what it takes to make it in marketing. Whether that includes scaling in todays market, how to produce mutually-beneficial partnerships, or more importantly, how to reach your audience at a deeper level and finding products that make a difference in consumers lives. Learn all about Brittany’s journey and more on this episode of WeedBudz Radio.
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Brittany Hallett
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On this episode of WeedBudz Radio, our host Ry has the opportunity to sit down with a brilliant researcher, entrepreneur and overall person he once again met on clubhouse, Josh Alb! Josh has had an amazing journey through cannabis and he is still on his way to accomplishing amazing things. Join us as we learn how important cannabis research is for the industry now more than ever, and gain some insight about this amazing plant that helped shape our community.
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Josh Alb
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Today our host Ry sits down with another amazing individual whom he met off of the Clubhouse app, Alex Redmond. Head of Sales at Veriheal, a company that connects patients with doctors for medicinal cannabis recommendations, as well as a legendary salesman, entrepreneur and a huge part of the cannabis community. These two titans of industry sit down and discuss their unique experiences on the clubhouse app, transitioning into the cannabis industry, as well as the pros and cons of the most important quality a salesman can have, authenticity. Join us!
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Alex Redmond
Veriheal
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Hello Friends! This is a very special episode, today our host Ry sits down with an absolute legend in cannabis, comedy, podcasting, and much more, emmy-nominated comedian, Mike Glazer! Mike is half of a dynamic duo and co-creator of the well-known cannabis podcast, Weed + Grub. A cannabis comedy podcast that inspired Ry when he was entering the podcasting/cannabis space and starting WeedBudz Radio. These two hosts exchange the stories that helped them create the life they wanted from not only creating what they want, but also learning how to overcome the initial fear and move forward to the most important stage: Inevitability.
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Mike Glazer
Weed + Grub
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On this episode of WeedBudz Radio Ry sits down with Dana Shoched, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, who has dominated vape hardware in the cannabis industry with her company O2 Vapes. For those that do not know, the cannabis industry is facing a problem that will result in a potential death knell to many vape product companies. The US government modified the 1949 Jenkins Act during the rollout of the stimulus in December, and it categorizes all components and elements used in ANY vaporizing device as a nicotine delivery device and forces shippers to comply with stringent rules, including registering with the U.S. Attorney General and maintaining and reporting addresses of delivery and quantities of products. Join us and Tune in to see how this will effect everyone in a BIG way.
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Dana Shoched
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WeedBudz host, Ry, sits down with networking genius, Chelsey Moter to discuss how networking has changed during lockdown and the solutions to those changes. During lockdown all in person networking events were either postponed or cancelled. As a result it became much more difficult for individuals to network and connect with others in their industry. Understanding that people were missing and needing that face-to-face interaction, without the small talk, Chelsey and her team created a virtual speed networking event, called Lit & Loaded. Geared towards professionals in the Cannabis industry, it is a 3-minute introduction and that is it! If you and the other professional both hit the connect button at the bottom of the screen, you will be sent each other’s contact info and it will move on to the next person. If you are looking to expand your network, generate leads, and close more deals than this is the event for you! Click the hyperlink below to register!
Lit & Loaded Cannabis Virtual B2B Speed Networking Event
Time: March 25th 2021 @ 2pm EDT to 7pm EDT
Happily Sponsored by Knot Plastic for the second year in a row, as well as NACB. Come network with us and see what is all about!
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First meeting on Clubhouse, Ry speaks to Scott, a community builder, networker, and Founder of Bloom Mary Jane. The cannabis industry is new and fast-growing, so of course are seeing news stories, products, and even new artists flooding the scene. With not many websites or platforms promoting what is going on in the cannabis world, Scott and his team at Bloom Mary Jane aim to fix the problem by shining a spotlight on these areas of the industry. This along with creating luxury CBD bath bombs, makes this site worth the visit. Join us!
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Ry introduces us to Melissa of MJ Hybrid Solutions, Melissa has been working with cannabis for about six years and during that time she realized one glaring problem within the marijuana retail industry, lack of education. Budtenders do not always receive the training they need, especially when the community starts to evolve and create new strains as well as new products. In a world where consumers, especially new ones, need to feel safe, Melissa provides training for wellness, as well as product knowledge for dispensaries so that they may advise their customers accordingly. Let’s find out what goes into to knowing your smoke.
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Guest: Melissa ‘MJ’ Stapley
MJ Hybrid Solutions
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Grab your budz and join Ry as he sits down with Lauren Mundell, the founder of Hi-Curious. As much as we do knot like to admit it, there is still a stigma regarding marijuana use. During the magical time of 420, we go through the journey that started with Lauren coming all the way from New York, or as she calls it, “the corporate world”, to creating a social platform where users in the cannabis industry can openly discuss questions about marijuana use, and network openly without the fear of judgement from others that are not in the cannabis space. Thanks to Lauren and Hi-Curious we are one step closer to normalizing cannabis. Join us and don’t forget to download the Hi-Curious app!
Guest: Lauren Mundell
Hi-Curious
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Ry sits down with Tino, Brand Ambassador for Design Kush, to discuss the new, upcoming apps, such as Clubhouse. For those that do not know, this is an app that not only lets you take part in conversations, but listen to leaders of the industry. Tino also takes time to discuss his personal journey that led him to the cannabis community, along with some important projects Design Kush has done, such as the awareness video they created for The Last Prisoners Project, specifically, Michael Thompson. The powerful video, “Let’s Win Together”, was created in hopes of bringing awareness to the still lingering issue of incarcerations for cannabis related crimes. Join us!
Guest: Santino Martinez-Richardson
Design Kush
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Ry and Ishqa first met when he appeared on the CannaBoss Babes Podcast. Last year these folks happened to release over 420 episodes, which is amazing considering some news anchors refuse to record that many! Now our two podcasters sit down and discuss, in a time where everyone needs an ally, why it is more important to understand than to be understood.
Realizing that all people need empathy and acceptance,The CannaBoss Babes have created a space where anyone can not only tell their story, and explain their journey but also learn how to help others create that safe space as well. Join Us!
Guest: Ishqa Hillman
The CannaBoss Babes
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Ry and WeedBudz are starting off the year right by sitting down with Christina DiArcangelo, the CEO of both Spectral Analytics Precision Tele-Monitoring and Affinity Bio Partners LLC, who specializes in Clinical Research and is helping make its way into the cannabis space. It not only helps us as entrepreneurs know more about the plant, but more importantly it helps us protect our customers. We touch base with Christina regarding the difficulties of not only what Ry likes to call purging the past, but also what steps we as individuals can take to help us become better versions of ourselves. Join Us!
Guest: Christina DiArcangelo
Spectral Analytics Precision Tele-Monitoring
Affinity Bio Partners LLC
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Ry and Rico first crossed paths in 2020 when hosting a fireside chat with Cat Packer, Executive Director of the Department of Cannabis Regulation for the city of Los Angeles at the first-ever Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference. This conversation quickly caught the attention of the audience before the Internet breaking conversation even got started. Rico has had a long and exciting personal journey with cannabis and he prides himself in sharing the journeys of others. This lead Rico to create Canivision, in order to share stories from around the cannabis community. Join us!
Guest: Rico Lamitte
Canivision
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Ry has the unique opportunity to sit down with retired-NBA veteran, Antonio Harvey, Owner/Founder of Legend Brand Products. He discusses his journey from professional sports to cannabis as well as entrepreneurship and the challenges that come with it. Worried that basketball was his only calling, Antonio sheds light on a few crucial components to branching out successfully, such as the need to learn. These two understand that every job is a vital job, because building from the ground-up, means you’ve done it all. Join us!
Guest: Antonio Harvey
Legend Brand Products
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Our next guest, Tyler Dodd, has had an extraordinary journey from homelessness to entrepreneur. Once, finding himself on the streets fighting for survival, and now finding himself in the Cannabis Industry fighting for his piece of the pie. When the Cannabis Industry was knocking on Oklahomas' door, Tyler knew this was his opportunity. Tyler decided to jump in and get himself a cultivation license and from there became invested in other businesses and brands like Cookies and Tyson Ranch. Join us!
Guest: Tyler Dodd
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There are many disciplines of the Cannabis industry that requires much education to really be considered a master and we would consider growing to be one of those disciplines. When we think about growing Cannabis, to some, it could seem like you plant seeds, and eventually, you will grow some flower. However, most of us know this is knot the case. When our friend, Tess Woods, from Tess Woods PR, called and asked if we would be interested in meeting a Master Grower, of course, we jumped at the opportunity. We are super excited for this episode where we get to learn from the Master Grower of the flagship subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corp, Tweed Inc. Ryan Douglas, has spent much of his adult life studying plants and building businesses and you do knot want to miss our chat! Ryan published a book titled, From Seed to Success to help us budding cannapreneurs make sense of growing operations and also break things down in a very digestible way. In this book, Ryan provides many amazing resources for prospective growers and entrepreneurs looking for help building their Infrastructure and developing the overall strategy.
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Guest: Ryan Douglas
From Seed to Success by Ryan Douglas
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Back in July of 2020, we were first introduced to our friend, Peter Vogel, and his Leafwire platform. We learned how to utilize the platform for Cannabis Industry networking and have made a lot of new friends. We have also found some of our most favorite guests due to networking on the Leafwire platform. Now as we look to conclude 2020 and gear up for a crazy 2021 business climate we thought It would be a perfect time to follow up with Peter and see what is new with Leafwire and also breakdown some ways we Cannapreneurs can get ready for business in a new year!
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Guest: Peter Vogel
Leafwire
Host: Ry Russell
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On this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we had the tremendous honor of meeting up with Joseph Sorbello PA-C, a Medial Marijuana Professional that not only helps individuals obtain a Medical Marijuana Card in the state of Maine but also does so in a refurbished ambulance. When our host, Ry, moved back to Maine, Ry had to trade in his Ohio Medical Program Card for a card in his home state of Maine. Having gone through a challenging process in Ohio, Ry was surprised how effective and efficient the process was not just in Maine, but with Joseph specifically. Ry explained how Joe makes everyone feel safe and comfortable, which is critical when working with patients, of course. Joe, also makes sure that you feel comfortable exploring products and safely consuming them. Ry could not say enough about how awesome Joe Sorbello is and how cool his mobile unit is and we were so grateful Joe joined us for this awesome episode of WeedBudz Radio, Join us!
Guest: Joseph Sorbello PA-C
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Ry had the pleasure of meeting Laura at one of the first virtual events after the lockdown, due to this, many entrepreneurs had the opportunity to expand their network from their own homes. Today, Ry has the pleasure to sit down with Laura once again, to discuss not only her own journey into the cannabis space, but also how other businesses can design the ultimate customer experience. A lot of the knowledge Laura has obtained through 15+ years of building engaged and profitable communities in healthcare and finance. This led Laura to create, Laura Loo Experience Design, where everything is done based off the basic human need that everyone has to feel connected, and, that they belong. Join us!
Guest: Laura Hand
Laura Loo Experience Design
Host: Ry Russell
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As the Cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly, we find more and more job openings looking for all-stars to fill in the gaps. Our host, Ry Russell, loves seeing people make the jump from "traditional" industries into the Cannabis sector. In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, Ry asked, Taurin to join the show and share his experiences making the shift from Luxury Retail to running a Cannabis dispensary. Taurin is a legend in retail and he made the brilliant pivot into Cannabis, and he is bringing those skills and Industry-leading customer service to this field. Ry along with dear friend and partner; Melissa Stapley of Pro 9 Ventures and MJ Hybrid Solutions had the pleasure of visiting Taurin, in his element at the beautiful Skokie, Illinois Greenhouse.
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Guest: Taurin Lyons
Greenhouse
Host: Ry Russell
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Taig Rehmel of Ashville Craft Cannabis joins WeedBudz Radio to talk about their growing business and their incredible line of products. From a young age, Taig knew that his journey in life probably was not going to be a "traditional" one. He is a man of the world and of this Earth. He started learning about agriculture from a young age and knew that he found his community. After finding his team, Taig set out to create beautiful products that are so much more than consumable, they are pieces of art. With the holidays coming up, we have the stress of flying and travel; along with the uncertainty of what to gift to those tricky members of our family and our friends. Luckily, Taig and the team at Ashville Craft Cannabis have the only flight you will need this holiday season, and if you use code WeedBudz at check out you can save yourself some coin.
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Guest: Taig Rahmel
Ashville Craft Cannabis
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Jason Cragholm of QualSCORE joins WeedBudz Radio and introduces us to the QualSCORE platform. QualSCORE is setting out to normalize the quality standards of the Cannabis industry. Measuring everything from product quality to customer service, Jason and QualSCORE make it very easy to measure "Happy Happy Customers" and identify problem areas within one's business for a quick resolution. In addition to QualSCORE, Jason is also the Founder of the weekly podcast and Internet show the GOX-BOX, referring to the "Group of Experts", which airs live every Friday, and each episode is uploaded to the archives of their LinkedIn group. If you are an expert be sure to join the group here!
Guest: Jason Cragholm
GOX-BOX
QualSCORE
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Maine's largest Cannabis retailer, Wellness Connection, will be stepping into the Adult-Use market under a new brand called, High North. Wellness Connection has been known for its large footprint in Maine's medical marijuana program since the initial launch of that program. With news of Wellness Connection converting one of their stores from the medical program to adult-use we had to sit down with our friends Susanne and Charlie and learn about all that is new and exciting. The first of their locations to convert to adult-use will be the shop in South Portland, or if you are from the area often referred to as SoPo. The store will be rocking Its new brand and name, High North. High North, has such beautiful branding and is inspired by all of the natural beauty we have here in Maine. Tune in and join us.
Host: Ry Russell
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Guests: Susanne and Charlie, Wellness Connection / High North Leadership.
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Matt Morfopoulos of Respond Flow joins us on WeedBudz Radio to discuss the success of text message marketing for cannabis businesses. Whether your business is a dispensary, cultivator, or has customer-facing facets to the business there are significant upsides to introducing a text message marketing campaign. Text message marketing still has one of the highest conversion rates of all communication channels with customers. You can easily push promotions, surveys, and even have two-way conversations with clients and prospects. Tune In and hear how Matt and respond flow can help increase your text message marketing success today!
Guest: Matt Morfopoulos
Respond Flow
Host: Ry Russell
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At just 22 years of age, Dylan decided to make a run at entrepreneurship and has not looked back. He knew that he wanted to own his own business and he knew wanted to work on something that had a practical use and would have a positive sustainability mission. After doing some R&D, Dylan created a hemp fire starter using all-natural ingredients. Since his first iteration of the product, Dylan has been working like a mad scientist fine-tuning his formulas and his process, and quickly has been able to add additional products to his original offering. Join us in this episode of WeedBudz Radio and hear how this young entrepreneur set his business on fire.
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Guest: Dylan Veilleux
Tree Free Heat
Host: Ry Russell
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Many entrepreneurs and professionals of the Cannabis industry would tell you that Marijuana Business Daily's MJ BIZ CON is the largest event of the year, and one, that most are eagerly waiting for. So often, entrepreneurs are In the middle of the grind that Industry expos like this are really excuses for us to get out, expand our network, and learn as much as we possibly can. Unfortunately, the physical aspect of BizCon this year has been so 2020'd, as we attempt to turn this year in time into a descriptive past tense word of the future. However, with the physical conference going away, our friends at Marijuana Business and Hemp Industry Daily have taken this world-class event entirely virtual, and you are Invited.
Our guest, Pamela Moore, VP of Marijuana Business Daily, joins the show to share some of the exciting opportunities coming up and as well as giving us a little gift to share with our community; be sure to use code "PR3BIZCON2020" to take a little off the top and help you join us for some incredibly exciting sessions and networking opportunities at this year virtual MJ BIZ CON.
Guest: Pamela Moore, VP MJBizDaily
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Host: Ry Russell
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are going to learn about the importance of marketing research, analytics, and data. To help us understand how to properly execute a focus group and things to consider in order for us to learn the most about our business and prospects before a costly start-up launch; Lara Fordis will educate us on some important steps. Tune in to this amazing chat with Lara of Fordis Consulting.
Guest Details:
Email: Lara@FordisConsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larafordis/
Website: www.FordisConsulting.com
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Host: Ry Russell
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With the successful conclusion of CannaCosmo's health and beauty expo, CannaOne continues to strive for connectedness in this virtual world. CannaOne is a leader in the Cannabis event and networking space bringing people together from all over the world to learn and build relationships in order to grow their business. The resources and tools one can find when attending events like these are simply incredible. CannaCosmos' early success has the entire team excited to bring it back again, early next year.
In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are excited for Maya to return to us and share even more exciting news about all of the ways to stay connected and learn from our peers in the coming months.
Coming right up is an event that our growers and cultivation friends will not want to miss. October 29th and 30th all of us at WeedBudz Radio and CannaOne will be attending CannaGrow Harvest. Be sure to register here: https://cannaone.com/CannaGrowCultivation/#
With our event schedule in October coming to a close, we are excited to look at November.
In November, CannaOne is bringing us to CANNAVEST USA, on the 17th and 18th. Whether you are a first-time cannabis Investor or a seasoned professional, this is the event for you. Registration for this event is live over at https://cannaone.com/cannavestusa/
Join us and do not miss out on all of the virtual action!
Guest: Maya Roffler
https://cannaone.com/
Host: Ry Russell
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Joining our host, Ry Russell on WeedBudz Radio we are excited to introduce Julie Chiariello.
As a woman in business leadership for the last 26 years, Julie has enjoyed bringing green, cutting edge products successfully to market and empowering others to succeed. Julie is a medical user, an herbalist, and believe in the use and protection of herbal medicines in all their forms. Julie is a champion of a new style of business that upholds the tenets of sustainability, empowered consumerism, philanthropy, and more intelligent use of our collective resources.
Julie has built many successful sales teams of various companies within the yoga, health, and wellness industries. Julie also successfully centered the Cannabis market in the vaporizer manufacturing segment 15 years ago, where she cultivated a global network of friends and activists. In her travels, Julie heard stories that have touched and enraged her and has moved her to action within her work as Co-owner and Editor-in-Chief at SKUNK Magazine. Julie and Skunk Magazine are empowering small businesses to succeed and giving a voice to the unseen and unheard that continue to suffer and be torn apart by this heinous public crime. Julie has devoted herself to what she calls the green renaissance. Tune in and join us to learn more about Julie, Skunk Magazine, and become part of the Green Renaissance.
Guest: Julie Chiariello
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Host: Ry Russell
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From the outside looking in on the Cannabis Community, it is easy to understand why it is the individual people that make up the heart and soul of any successful business. For someone like our next guest, Griff Conti, understanding people is all in a day's work. Griff is a very successful recruiter for the Bradsby Group, entrepreneur, and Investor. Like any entrepreneurial-minded individual Griff is a big fan of keeping his mind busy with various projects. However, he doesn't want to invest in just any project, he wants to invest in projects that celebrate people and put the community at the center of decision making. When Griff was looking for his next Investment it is easy to understand why he partnered with a team like Franny's Farmacy to become an Owner and Operator of their new flagship retail store in the historic Bedford Square in downtown Westport, Connecticut. Join us!
Guest: Griff Conti
Franny's Farmacy
Host: Ry Russell
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As the Cannabis Industry continues to expand and look for new ways to engage customers there is one venue type that is just beginning to emerge as regulators start to evaluate the social aspects of consumption. We Invited our friends from The Highspitality Group to Introduce this emerging business model to us and explain how they can help you navigate everything from licensing and training to business planning and store design. Join our Host with guests Sara Stewart and Nina Lewis and see if you are the next Cannabis Lounge Entrepreneur.
Host: Ry Russell
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio we invited Maya from the Cannaone team to join us and share all of the amazing details about their upcoming CannaCosmo event brought to us by CannaOne. Maya has a rich history in the media space and knows that all of us are struggling to network and find some much needed social interaction. These virtual conferences are a great way to meet new people, learn a new skill, and live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Be sure to check out the details below in our notes and claim your FREE ticket, simply because you are a member of the WeedBudz Family.
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Guest: Maya Roffler, Cannaone / CannaCosmo
Host: Ry Russell, WeedBudz Radio / Knot Plastic
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Our next guest, Ellyn Weitzman is the Director of Marketing and Partnerships for the new Franny's Farmacy franchise located in the heart of beautiful Westport, Connecticut. Ellyn has been around health, wellness, and media for quite some time and found a home at Franny's Farmacy where all of her passions can work together. Opening a retail store on its own is challenging enough but opening a store during a global pandemic, is even more challenging. Ellyn and the team have utilized their connections and strategic relationships to quickly make a name for themselves within their local market. If you want to find out some creative ways your brick and mortar store can promote without breaking the bank, you will want to tune into this episode, Ellyn shares a lot of value about how to get your brand out into the community.
Guest: Ellyn Weitzman of Franny's Farmacy
Host: Ry Russell, WeedBudz Radio / Knot Plastic
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While networking on Leafwire, our host Ry; had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Thompson the Founder of 420A3.com. This Website is unlike anything you have seen before and you may not even know it. Daniel recognizes that not every user browsing the Internet wants to have their cookies and their actions tracked and followed. Daniel made security and safety his number one priority when building the infrastructure for this platform. You can see clearly how cookies are used and data never leaves the site. This is a great site for those looking to be discrete online. On top of building this Incredibly safe platform, Daniel has a number of other hobbies including restoring classic cars and playing music. Tune in and join us on WeedBudz Radio!
Guest: Daniel Thompson 420A3
https://www.420a3.com/home
Host: Ry Russell
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Our friends are Design Kush told us that due to our love for sustainability that we absolutely needed to meet Alex Coccaro. Wow, were they right! Alex explains to Ry how he was able to limit the amount of trash he was disposing of monthly to a single bag of trash. Join us and get some tips from Alex on things you can do to be a more conscious consumer and how a beer and beverage professional got into the budding cannabis Industry.
Guest: Alex Coccaro
Host: Ry Russell
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Charles Warner, Host of Cannabis & Tech Today joins us on WeedBudz Radio to share all of the amazing details about the upcoming Emerge Cannabis Conference. This conference will be a live three-day event that allows you, the attendee, to experience a fully immersive conference experience from your own home. Emerge has also added a new gamification element where each guest can make their own Avatar; seemingly an extraordinary look into the future of conferences and virtual networking. This will be one event you do not want to miss; featuring top tier speakers from across many disciplines and all delivering incredible value. The live conference goes on for 3 days, kicking off on September 8th, 2020, and the platform is available for access for up to 90 days after the live show.
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Join WeedBudz Radio host, Ry Russell, Thursday, September 10th for a Fireside Chat with Cat Packer, Executive Director for the Department of Cannabis Regulation for the City of Los Angeles.
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Design Kush is a Cannabis industry digital design and marketing company that helps businesses of all sizes dial in their new media strategies. Design Kush is comprised of an incredible team that strategically works with its clients to ensure a top shelf online presence for brands to engage their customers. We are excited to have Design Kushs' very own, Jocelyn Tucker, an avid fan of yoga, hiking, and dancing; introduce us to this amazing company and its array business solutions. Tune in and join us!
Guest: Jocelyn Tucker
Website: https://www.designkush.com
Host: Ry Russell
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Our guest, Erica Halverson has created 100% hemp paper and is consistently developing new product ideas. Erica has worked in marketing and branding for a number of years and set off on a new path to help save the world. Erica introduces her journey to us and shares some of the challenges she has had to overcome in order to accomplish her goals. Tune in, join us, and learn what you can do when you push the limits of what seems possible!
Did you know:
- Hemp paper can be whitened without bleach but instead using hydrogen peroxide, a natural substance which doesn’t poison waterways.
- Hemp paper can last 100’s of years longer than wood-pulp paper as it doesn’t decompose nearly as fast and doesn’t yellow with age.
- Hemp contains low levels of lignin (organic polymers found in the cell wall of plants), and high levels of cellulose, making it easier to process into paper than trees.
- Hemp is ready for harvesting in 90 - 120 days and grows from 10 - 20 feet tall vs. trees taking 20 - 50 years to cultivate.
- Hemp can revitalize the earth, save our trees, increase the capabilities of our paper and utilize waste all while it heals the mind body and soul. We think this is all pretty freaking awesome! -TinyePaper.com
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Guest: Erica Halverson
Website: TinyePaper.com
Host: Ry Russell
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Franny Tacy may have been the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina but one does not get that title without taking a few risks. There were no seasoned professionals when Franny put plants into the ground. She had to blaze her own trails and look to the earth for guidance. As a constant student of all things agriculture, Franny left the comfort of a stable paycheck and took on the challenge of building a fully integrated business from seed to sale. Franny started the farm, found the products, started selling them, and now building more stores and educating the public. If you are looking for motivation to stop waiting and start doing, you came to the right place. Join us and learn how Franny built this iconic brand and sets out to inspire others every single day!
Guest: Franny Tacy
https://frannysfarmacy.com/
Franny speaking at TedxAsheville https://youtu.be/eUlFMg7ByKs
Host: Ry Russell
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For our episode today, we are going to learn all about Hemp Drying and some different ways to obtain the right drying system for your business. I asked Shawna, Matt and Tim from IEC-Thermo.com to join me and share their collective expertise to understand what needs to be considered when making the best decision. We also discuss some of the different business models that ensure a positive ROI for Farmers and Entrepreneurs. Join us today and contact Info@iecompanies.com for more information on getting the right drying system for you!
IEC Thermo Guests: Shawna, Matthew, and Timothy
Host: Ry Russell
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The Cannabis Conversation, Cannabis industry podcast based in the United Kingdom is hosted by the talented Anuj Desai. Anuj is a commercial lawyer that believes the best way to understand an industry is to become a part of the industry. Anuj uses his podcast to interview thought leaders across many disciplines of the Cannabis industry, in Europe and across the globe.
Our host of WeedBudz Radio, Ry Russell, is a big fan of Anuj and the Cannabis Conversation and appreciates how they use their platform, much like our own, to craft a new perspective on the budding Cannabis markets by celebrating the individuals that pioneer it.
Full show and notes available at https://weedbudzradio.com/
Guest: Anuj Desai
Host: Ry Russell
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Networking within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries can be very challenging. Some of us professionals are still uneasy about using our personal platforms to share our enthusiasm and passion for this rapidly growing Industry. Luckily, we have entrepreneurs like Peter Vogel who step up to provide a solution. Peter Vogel started Leafwire in 2017 and has grown the platform to be the largest B2B networking platform in the Cannabis space. Peter is connecting the industry and helping to foster relationships between Entrepreneurs and Investors. Peter, himself, a very accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist join our host Ry, and WeedBudz Radio to share how and why he created Leafwire and what his aspirations are for this amazing platform. Join us!
Guest: Peter Vogel
Guest Website: Leafwire.com
Host: Ry Russell
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are joined by Bernardo Duque Carreira the founder of 8000Kicks.com. Bernardo is joining us all the way from Portugal to share some exciting news about their launch. A while back, Bernardo and a few of his friends were brainstorming business ideas when the idea for a smokeable shoe took the team on a journey that ultimately leads them to design and produce a stylish shoe made out of hemp and recycled materials. They worked extremely hard to find the right suppliers and partners to make this dream a reality and they did It. These fun new kicks will be available July 9th, 2020 at 8000Kicks.com and we have a special discount code for you to use on their site. Enter code "WeedBudz" at checkout for 10% off these dope kicks!
Guest: Bernardo Duque Carreira
Host: Ry Russell
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Entrepreneurs across all industries have enough to balance in a day; never mind the difficulty of balancing Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising. Now take Cannapreneurs, for example, they have all the traditional challenges of business, plus, incredibly challenging communication laws that they need to navigate. Marketing and Advertising are virtually impossible for Cannabis-related brands due to the strict restrictions on these activities. In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, our friend, Michael Mejer of Green Lane Communications joins us to talk about how public and press relations can help overcome these communication challenges. Join us to learn how public relations fits into your business and how to get started with Micahel and Green Lane Communications, today.
Guest: Michael Mejer
Guest Website: https://www.greenlanecommunication.com/
Host: Ry Russell
Podcast Website: https://weedbudzradio.com/
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Register for the Hemp Industry Daily Direct Conference and also receive a ticket for MJ BizCon NEXT! Use Promo Code "WeedBudz25" at registration to save an extra $25.
Kristen Nichols, Editor of Hemp Industry Daily, joins Ry to share and promote an incredible virtual event starting on June 29th and includes June 30th along with July 1st. These events are perfect to stay up to date on the industry, current trends, and expanding one's network. There are incredible opportunities to network, we know, that seems weird for a virtual setting but the technology behind these events is sure to blow you away.
MJBizConNEXT and the Hemp Industry Daily Conference were originally slated for June 2020 in New Orleans but instead, you can attend both conferences for one low price from the safety and comfort of your own home!
Hemp Industry Daily Direct Conference: Use code "WeedBudz25" at registration.
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Guest: Kristen Nichols
Host: Ry Russell
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Dawson Julia is a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in the state of Maine. Dawson is also leading a protest with the Maine Cannabis Coalition at 4 specific locations June 19th "starting at Noon and going until it ends". The reason for the protests is because Dawson feels that the soon to launch Adult-Use program in Maine is missing protections for small local businesses. Tune in and join us to hear Dawson's take on the industry and how these lawsuits could help shape policy in future markets. For more information on Dawson, the protests, and the Maine Cannabis Coalition, visit their website: https://mainecannabiscoalition.com/
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It is always inspiring to hear from Cannapreneurs from all over the world. In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are joined by Angela Meuwsen-Sterling, the founder of THC-A. THC-A is a marketing and branding company based in South Africa that is committed to helping the budding Cannabis and Hemp markets in their region.
During our time together, Angela explained to me the mission that the non-profit Field of Greens for All is on and they need signatures and your help! Please visit: https://fieldsofgreenforall.org.za/petition/
Get Involved today, you do not need to be a South African resident to help spread their mission and sign the petition.
To learn more about THC-A visit https://www.thc-a.co.za/
Description: "The South African legal marijuana market will be worth an estimated R27 billion by 2023. THC-A's purpose, to take the hemp and cannabis industry in the African Continent and uplift businesses through branding and marketing and take them to a new high. We will be South Africa's premier full-service brand and marketing agency, purely dedicated to the hemp and cannabis space. We are looking to partner with companies and individuals who share our vision, to destigmatize hemp and cannabis, while educating the masses through strong, well planned, and executed marketing strategies. Through this, we will help those who want to break ground in this dynamic new industry."
If you are interested in learning about Hemp and Cannabis in the South African markets you came to the right place, join us!
Let's Connect!
Guest, Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-meuwsen-sterling-a7582429/
Host, Ry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellry/
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are joined by Curt Dalton; the founder of Cannabis.net. If you have ever wondered how to purchase a piece of digital real estate and learn some of the ways to maximize that site's potential; you will definitely want to hear what Curt has to say. He has set some extraordinary goals and understands the work it takes to build such a platform; especially within the scope of Cannabis.
"Currently working in the legal cannabis niche reporting on medical advancements, legalization issues, and everything to do with the worldwide shift to legalization. Cannabis.net is one of only 4 exact match domains in the world for the marijuana space and now offers full mapping, a full social network, a cannabis job board, a cannabis events page, a strain guide, and worldwide news and blogging on the legalization of cannabis."
- Curt Dalton
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Jimmy Young is a New England native with much success in Television and Radio. Jimmy had founded an Emmy Award-winning sports talk show for kids that aired on NECN. Jimmy has mastered many disciplines within the world of media before finally bringing his talents to the Cannabis Industry. Jimmy is the founder of Pro Cannabis Media and is the host of In The Weeds with Jimmy Young, a weekly podcast distributed over all the major outlets. In 2019, Jimmy teamed up with our friend Curt Dalton of Cannabis.net and the two host a month Weed Talk Show where these two pals Interview the best of the best of the budding Cannabis Industry. Jimmy is a real community leader and advocate of the Cannabis industry and we are grateful he joined us on WeedBudz Radio! Join us!
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Our audience may remember our friend Omar from an earlier episode where he discussed his commitment to the community and the greater Cannabis Industry. The best beard in Cannabis is back to join us to talk about another brand he works with, World THC Factory; aka WTF extracts.
Omar utilizes Instagram to connect with his community in order to grow his Cannabis brands. Be sure to follow Omar personally, at https://www.instagram.com/mmjbeard/ and also his accounts:
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Omar uses the many tools within Instagram to connect with his community, build awareness, and increase demand for his products before he even introduces them to retail partners. When you purchase products from Omar to carry on your marijuana retail shelves you're buying much more than a product. You are purchasing a brand, with an identity and from an individual that does not just show up and drop off the product; Omar creates an experience that your customers are excited to learn more about.
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Rob Wirtz of Python Extraction joins us this week on WeedBudz Radio to discuss the different methods of extraction; and what ultimately led him to ethanol. Rob Wirtz enjoys fast-paced sports and is a student of the entrepreneurial mindset. He brought his talents and his skills for team building to the Cannabis industry and is quickly making an impact. Python Extraction Systems provides a full turn-key solution for those looking to get into ethanol extraction. Rob tells us about the different solutions they offer and who would make an ideal operator of such equipment. If you have been interested in seeing if extraction is a business model for you, join us. Rob breaks down everything an operator would need to get started and the inputs required for a thriving business.
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This week on WeedBudz Radio we are joined by Drew Emmer, of Boveda Incorporated. Boveda is a manufacturing company based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. What does Boveda manufacture, you may ask? Well, they produce humidity control packs for the Cannabis, Tobacco, and musical instrument markets; to name a few. They began to make a name for themselves and generate demand within the cigar market; by adding value to recognizable brands, such as Fuentes.
In this episode, you will learn about the Boveda technology, the company, and the people that make it a successful brand. Boveda is interesting to learn about on its own, but add in Drew Emmer, and fun is guaranteed to be had. We all know that culture and people make a company; Drew is one of the reasons Boveda has been such a success. He started with a passion for cigars and found himself selling a product that adds significant value to whatever products it is supporting.
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We are honored this week to feature Guy Setton, Chief Executive Officer of GemmaCert based in Raanana, Israel. In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, Guy and our host, Ry Russell talk about the importance of not just testing Cannabis before it goes to consumers but throughout the entire cultivation process. Testing can certainly be a costly expense for cultivators but ever so necessary. GemmaCert has created a platform that allows anyone to test their Cannabis conveniently from the comfort of their grow room. We heard Guy share some horror stories of cultivators getting through an entire harvest, send out their samples for testing, and found issues that required their yield to be disposed of. Well, this could've potentially been avoided if they tested throughout the process. Additionally, sending out samples throughout the growth cycle can have some consequences as well. First, it is an added expense for the cultivator, and second, it takes time to receive the results. This can lead to a delayed response, should adjustments need to be made.
GemmaCert is helping those in the industry cut costs, and have better and more reliable data when they need it. Join us and hear more about how Guy Setton found his way into the Cannabis industry and how GemmaCert could be of value for your business.
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Nurse Mark joins WeedBudz Radio to share with us how he has handled uncertainty throughout his life and details some things we can do to stay positive during times of isolation. Nurse Mark was a technology entrepreneur that spent decades building a business and a personal brand. If you asked him, or anyone around him, he was a technology entrepreneur from Boston, but what happens when that identity is no longer something you entirely resonate with? Well, Mark took control over the situation and re-branded himself and his persona. He wanted to be authentically Nurse Mark and in order to do that, one has to shed parts of your ego from a time of the past. Fast Forward to today and Mark has a fast and free lifestyle where he promotes health, well-being, and Cannabis. From Mental health tips to living a healthy lifestyle, Nurse Mark Show has a lot to offer. Join us and be sure to share this episode with anyone you know that struggles with their maniacal entrepreneurial mind.
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David Tran joins WeedBudz to share some exciting news and tell us how he started his Cannabis journey in Seattle, Washington. David has built dispensaries, worked with cultivators, and built one of the icons of Cannabis media, Dope Magazine. All of these ventures had the same dedicated focus on patients and consumers. David has worked on many passion-driven projects and each one is centered around building meaningful relationships and being part of a community. Relationships are the key to success in any industry, not one person can tackle every task alone, and David attributes much of his success to hard work and a love for people. When you make people the center of your operations, there is no limit to what can be accomplished.
David has put together a one of a kind, Virtual 4/20 Event! All of the details can be found at https://farechild.com/
David has teamed up with an all-star cast that wants to help people stay connected during these strange times in our history. If you are interested in participating, please head over to https://farechild.com/ and you will find all the details of what will be one virtual 4/20 event to remember. This event will raise funds to assist individuals and families that have been impacted by the COVID19 crisis and need help providing and receiving meals. We hope you join us!
Tune in and hear about the Cannapreneur, the family man, and the journey of a pioneer.
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Marketing and Business Development is a passion that Brand Rea has had for some time. Brandon has been on the front lines of new media marketing and building brands since the start of the tech boom. He has always been a Cannabis enthusiast and knew his talents would bring him close to the industry. Fast forward, you will find yourself with the savvy marketer behind the Canlock vacuum sealing, smell-proof, glass jar system. Canlock has a system that is fantastic for both, retailers looking to showcase their Cannabis in a premium package, with superior environmental controls, and for the cultivators that are looking to protect the fruits of their labor. In addition to many amazing commercial uses, Canlock also has self-storing jars for your average consumer looking to keep their Weed fresh. However, marketing in the Cannabis industry is not an easy task. There are many rules and guidelines you need to follow in order to stay compliant and ensure your social channels do not get shut down. Join us today and hear how Brandon and the Canlock team found ways to market their products effectively and engage an active user baser.
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Dan Hirsch, Co-Founder of DataOwl joins us to discuss the power of strong CRM tools within your business operations. As we watch the cannabis industry develop, dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers need assistance managing all of their data. Customer Relationship Management services can also bolster the bottom line as research shows sales can increase up to 29% for businesses that use these data-driven tools.
We were very excited when our friend, Mike Sanchez of Emergent Layer, reached out to introduce us to Dan and the DataOwl platform.
DataOwl unlocks insights from point-of-sale systems and provides a robust and fully customizable suite of e-commerce, text marketing, interactive digital signage, patient check-in, and customer loyalty solutions that auto sync with BioTrackTHC, GreenBits & LeafLogix and integrate with Leafly & OnFleet.
DataOwl allows for dispensary owners to:
- Integrate online and in-store shopping experiences via promotions, inventory management, rewards redemption, and order fulfillment automation
- Create a customized, tiered loyalty program that incentivizes by spend, category, visits, and/or time of purchase
- Eliminate time-consuming list management: set your business goals and Smart Messaging handles the rest
Join us and hear how you can increase sales for your Cannabis business today!
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, we are joined by Jenny Golden, Vice President of Education for Relyf Health in Birmingham, Alabama. Relyf prides itself on being an educational company that manufactures high-quality CBD products. Jenny Golden is a Certified Naturopath that focuses on whole-body health and wellness. Jenny will explain to us the differences between being a Naturopath versus what we understand as a traditional medical doctor along with her approaches to healthy living and wellness. Jenny is going to breakdown for us how Relyf selects their product offerings and explains the notion that simply because a product is popular, it does not mean it is the right thing to produce.
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Steven Monacelli is a Co-Founder and Partner of Restivo Monacelli, LLP. Steven introduces us to a few of the topics he will be presenting about at the upcoming Nucleus One event in Portland, Maine. The most significant topic, of course, is understanding and mitigating the impact of section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. We recommend you grab a pen and paper for this episode because you are going to want to take some notes. Steve helps us review the differences and tax implications of an ordinary business versus a cannabis business and some strategies on staying compliant. You will not want to miss this.
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Hannah King joins us to share the inside scoop on what she will be speaking about at the Nucleus One: Emerging Maine Market event. Hannah is the co-founder and co-chair of Drummond Woodsum’s regulated substances practice group. As of this posting, Hannah and her team have assisted in the approval of around 60% of the current adult-use applications in the state of Maine. She is well versed and excited to share her knowledge. Be sure to check out the Nucleus One events page for this event and future events. https://nucleus-one.com/blog/the-emerging-maine-market/
"Hannah has worked with municipalities, medical dispensaries, entrepreneurs, and investors in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire on medical and adult use marijuana and hemp regulatory and licensing issues. Hannah is one of the most knowledgeable and visible faces of Maine’s growing cannabis industry. She was appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sara Gideon, to represent Maine’s adult use marijuana industry to the State of Maine Marijuana Advisory Commission, formed to continuously study and make recommendations to the legislature on best regulatory practices for marijuana. Hannah was heavily involved in the drafting of Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Act and recent amendments to Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act as an advisory board member of Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana, a collection of Maine professionals advocating for safety, quality, and transparency in the marijuana industry." -http://www.dwmlaw.com/PROFESSIONAL?id=38
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Brendan Murphy joins Ry and WeedBudz Radio to discuss the importance of collaboration between Policy Makers, Regulators, and the Cannabis Industry itself. This level of collaboration is imperative to creating a better and more effective market for consumers. Brendan Murphy is a wonderful individual to discuss the topic of Government and Political affairs with us as he had worked to help build the regulated market in the state of California. Brendan Murphy has an amazing story of how he found his way into the cannabis industry and the work he has done since; with industry leaders such as Weedmaps, representing government interactions, and bridging the gap between policy and industry.
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When Jesse Littleton is not the Director of Marketing for Ancient Roots, a Cannabis cultivator in Ohio; he is The Undertaker's Kid. The Undertaker's Kid is an album and passion project that Jesse and his band Gran Bel Fisher have been working on for some time now. Jesse grew up in a small town in Ohio where his family owned the local funeral home. As you can imagine this unique profession has provided Jesse with many experiences that we can not even dream of. Jesse is a soulful singer that has impacted the lives of everyone he comes in contact with. Our host, Ry, is no exception, and in fact, says Jesse not only changed his life but saved him from going on a trip that Ry could've regretted forever...
Join Ry and Jesse as they discuss the launch of Jesse's new album and the impact a song can have on one's life.
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This episode is an introduction to some of the guests and speakers we will be featuring over the next few weeks. WeedBudz Radio has been downloaded now in 32 countries and 246 cities thus giving us the opportunity to explore the Cannabis industry across different markets. WeedBudz has partnered up with Nucleus One, a Cannabis consulting company out of Portland, Maine to promote an industry event they have put together to help educate individuals that are evaluating the market opportunities in the beautiful state of Maine. Jacques Santucci and Connor Yost from Nucleus One share a bit about what you could be learning about on March 19th, 2020 in Portland, Maine.
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Back at MJBIZCON, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick and Hannah from Leafly. Nick introduced the work he does within the field of Science along with his program for Leafly Certified labs and Hannah introduced us to the new Leafly Marketplace. Ry, our host of WeedBudz Radio, had a chance to catch up with Adam Cavanaugh, Director of Strategic Sourcing for Leafly Marketplace and he shares a bit more background on what the Marketplace is looking for from their products and how their commitment to quality comes into play. Listen in and hear about Adam's background and how he found his way over to our friends at Leafly.
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Ry has a special bonus episode of WeedBudz Radio for us today containing 2 Interviews with our friends from Canada. Jordan Carlin kicks us off with RotoGro which is a fully integrated system that can take your Cannabis to flower in about 60 days. These unique units provide everything you need for efficient cultivation. Once we concluded our interview with Jordan about RotoGro we are joined by Cameron Noble of Peak Wellness Canada. Peak Wellness is a Biochemistry company that focuses on special extraction methods and Cannabis preservation. Join us and hear from Jordan and Cameron to learn a bit about some amazing Canadian companies making an impact on their Cannabis industry.
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Ry, our host of WeedBudz Radio, moved back to his home state of Maine In 2019. When he returned, he was amazed by the incredible Cannabis industry that had been developed. He sought out recommendations and referrals from others that were participating In Maines Medical Marijuana Program. After spending time exploring the Cannabis industry in other markets throughout the country Ry found that Maine had something really special to offer. The industry in Maine seemed underrated, to say the least. That is when Ry came up with the idea to help bring the individuals and organizations behind Maine's industry to not just the consumers but to the Nation. We have guests from all across the country and Canada and we wanted to pay tribute to the State of our roots. Ultimately, all of this leads us to create WeedBudz Maine's Best of 2019. We accepted nominations and then leveraged our advisors of objective, and unbiased parties to recognize a Maine Bud Tender and a Maine Dispensary that we felt set a high standard for Education, Experience, and Empathy. Paul Robbins of Wellness Connection in Portland, Maine was honored with the WeedBudz 2019 BudzTender of the Year due to his thirst for knowledge and commitment to his craft. Patricia Rossi, CEO of Wellness Connection in Portland, Maine accepted WeedBudz Maine Dispensary of the Year for 2019 on behalf of the entire organization. Patricia has a passion for the industry and is dedicated to continuing education and the empowerment of her teams to be the best service members they can be. This was a really special day not just for WeedBudz, Paul, and Wellness Connection but for the Maine Cannabis industry.
Tune in and hear from Patricia and Paul after receiving WeedBudz 2019 Awards.
Note: On WeedBudz.com you can find WeedBudz awards and start nominating your favorite Cannabis brands, and individuals today. We have a National recognition survey that will be used for public voting at the end of 2020. We have another survey to celebrate our roots in the great state of Maine where there will be monthly features within our blog and podcast in addition to public voting at the end of the year for Best of WeedBudz Maine. Thank you for being a part of the WeedBudz community.
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Kris Krane joins WeedBudz Radio and shares his incredible insights on the importance of policy and the future of the Cannabis industry. Kris has been significantly involved in the Cannabis industry from activist to entrepreneur; from Associate Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) to Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), and the founder of 4 Front Ventures that now operates in many verticals within the Cannabis industry.
Kris spoke at 2019s MJBIZCON where our host, Ry, got to listen in as Kris shared his insights on the future of the industry.
"While sitting In that room and listening to Kris speak and seeing how the room all admired his words and knowledge, I knew we needed to share his vision with our WeedBudz audience" - Ry Russell, Host, WeedBudz Radio
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Gary Cohen launched his Cannabis retail point of sale system with one customer at MJBIZCON a few years ago. Today, they are one of the largest firms in the space and they got there by building value for Cannapreneurs. Gary always has one ear to the ground in order to find what the pain points are for his prospective partners. He then uses resource-based content to assist those that are just getting started. He thinks about the industry in a very Macro way, in order to build value and expand his services. Listen In, and join us to hear how Gary got Cova started and some fun stories about new markets.
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At MJBIZCON in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to have George, Simona, Justin, and Tim of Rad Source Technology join us and share their insights as to why and how their equipment protects Cannabis consumers. Tune in now and hear what George and his team are doing to help lawmakers understand why consumers need to care and be protected from potential molds and pathogens in their Cannabis. George and the Rad Source Technology teams put significant emphasis on providing resources and educating governments to assist in their consumer protection policies. Diane Russell, Editor of Maine Cannabis Chronicle and our very own WeedBudz Policy advisor understands exactly how important it is that lawmakers take a proactive approach and research some of the ways we can prevent these microbial contaminants in the first place.
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We are joined by Hannah Staton, Senior Manager of Product and Culture PR for Leafly along with Neuroscientist and Principal Research Scientist for Leafly, Nick Jikomes, PhD. While we were at MJBIZCON in Las Vegas we were lucky enough to have these two awesome individuals share with us the commitment Leafly has to education, advocacy and safety for Cannabis consumers and patients. Leafly is one of the most significant media companies in Cannabis and they recently launched their new CBD Marketplace where they commit to additional testing requirements and only promote products they feel are safe for the public to consume. Listen in, join us, and we are always grateful for a share, rating or review.
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Jennifer Whetzel, Founder of LadyJane Branding joins WeedBudz Radio to discuss two very important topics with our host, Ry: The first is marketing and branding for the Cannabis industry from a true expert of their field. Jennifer has created a unique platform to help small businesses identify their brands' identity in order to help develop a communication strategy that is both consistent and compliant.
The second component of our discussion with Jennifer has to do with a very impactful mission she is working on for Women in the Cannabis industry. She and a colleague have created a survey that can be found at https://womenincannabis.study and they are in search of Women from all aspects of the business; within the Cannabis industry to complete this survey. Listen in and see how Jennifer is making an impact today and her future plans for the Women in Cannabis study.
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Executive Director of the Resource Innovation Institute, Derek Smith and the incredibly knowledgeable Gretchen Schimelpfenig join WeedBudz Radio to discuss all things sustainability. Visit https://resourceinnovation.org/ today to find their guides and resources on topics from lighting to HVAC and everything in between. Whether you are starting your own grow or looking to build a large scale cultivation facility RII is a great resource to engage early and ensure that you build your grow as effectively as possible and as early as possible. Be sure to also check out your Cannabis Powerscore and see how your efficiency matches up to others at http://cannabispowerscore.org/.
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio, our host Ry is joined by Lead Scientist, Kevin Frender, of Black Dog LED in Colorado. Ever since Kevin was a child he has had a passion for growing exotic plants and has studied everything essential for a healthy grow. Whether you are starting a small grow for yourself with only a couple of plants or building out a large scale cultivation facility you will want to hear Kevin's notes on lighting and things to watch out for when you are getting started.
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Our Host, Ry takes us to MJBIZCON; the largest conference for the Cannabis Industry. The conference was held at the Las Vegas convention center and featured businesses from all over the world. Many of our next episodes will feature interviews with the entrepreneurs and industry experts that are pioneering this budding industry.
Our first interview from the conference is with the Ohio Cannabis cultivator, Ancient Roots. For those of you that have been with us since the original WeedBudz Podcast, you might remember Jesse Littleton, Rockstar from Ohio and Director of Marketing for Ancient Roots. Jesse, now a dear friend of Ry's had connected us to the rest of his Ancient Roots team while we were in Vegas. We are joined by Michelle Schrader (COO), Zach Souder (Director, Cultivation), and David Haley (CEO) of Ancient Roots. Listen in and join us to hear how teamwork and a family mentality; lead this team to success In the Ohio Cannabis market.
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@RyCannabiz kicks us off by sharing details from the first stop on his Marijuana Business trip; Phoenix, Arizona.
Ry was invited to a Cannabis social party at a Phoenix dispensary called DommLife. The entire event was put on by a local celebrity that goes by the Alias @Weed_Perfect. They had a comedy show, a fashion show, vendors, delicious food and so much more. The entire event was made up of a comedy of personalities that ranged from 21 to older than your grandparents and from a Cannabis themed Santa Clause to a gentleman that arrived in a purple truck and was dressed from head to toe in purple. There were many amazing people and personalities at this gathering but near the end of the evening, one individual started sharing their story and it struck such an important chord that we knew he was special and needed to join us on https://weedbudzradio.com/
Be sure to tune in today and hear how Omar and his rockin' beard have created a culture within their Cannabis Community that is focused and determined on giving back and building others up. From backpack drives to refacing a VFW and all the way to being a darn good person, Omar shows that it is always the season of giving.
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In this episode of The Weed Budz podcast. Ry goes to the shop of Brian and KGB Glass. We talk about entrepreneurship and grinding his way from working nights making literal donuts to making glass donuts for shops and collectors. His art is featured and sold all over the globe and has been featured in a number of large publications including an amazing Forbes article from August of 2018. Be sure to visit his website https://www.kgbglass.com/ and check him out on Instagram @KGBGlass.
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@RyCannabiz interviews the Co-Founders of the impressive publication, Maine Cannabis Chronicle. Matt Bourgeois and Chris Blake share their fun origin story of how they met and how the Chronicle came to be. These two entrepreneurs are not new to the worlds of business or Cannabis. They are on a mission to share incredible stories of the many faces that make up the Maine Cannabis industry.
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If you want to hear from a Big Mouth, you are in luck. We have Neal Smoller, from The Big Mouth Pharmacist podcast joining us today. Neal is a Pharmacist from the most famous small town in the States, Woodstock, New York. Neal is also the Big Mouth of Woodstock Vitamins. Talking to Neal, we realized that there was so much confusion for people surrounding how to distinguish between different types of CBD brands and products. He provides some insight as to how we can figure out which products may make the most sense when we are shopping on our own and how to do some quick math to help evaluate whether we are getting what we are looking for or not.
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In this episode of WeedBudz Radio we explore the landmark bill that is being presented to congress and was approved by the Congressional Committee to reform Marijuana laws across the United States. Our host @RyCannabiz speaks with Diane Russell, who is retired from the Maine legislature and current Board Member for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and community activist.
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As the WeedBudz brand continued to grow and develop It was time for the podcast to develop with It. We are excited to introduce you to the evolved Weedbudz Radio experience. We will explore the vast world of Cannabis in style through education, sharing experiences and building empathy for a world virtually unknown and still budding. We will embark on this journey together, with our host @RyCannabiz
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