CannaInsider - Interviews with the Business Leaders of The Legal Cannabis, Marijuana, CBD Industry
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Matthew Kind from the website CannaInsider provides weekly interviews with the leading voices of the rapidly growing Cannabis, Marijuana Industry. Listen in and learn as visionaries discuss the trends and technology that are shaping the industry. Each week you’ll learn about; what is going on in The Marijuana Industry, what states are legalizing and when, what jobs are being created by both recreational and Medical Marijuana (MMJ) legalization, ways to invest in cannabis businesses, and fun and safe ways to partake in Marijuana Tourism. Looking for more? We also interview various experts including: cannabis chemists, dispensary owners, manufacturers of marijuana infused products (MIPS), seed companies, marijuana and cannabis investors and entrepreneurs.
Location:
Boulder, CO
Description:
Matthew Kind from the website CannaInsider provides weekly interviews with the leading voices of the rapidly growing Cannabis, Marijuana Industry. Listen in and learn as visionaries discuss the trends and technology that are shaping the industry. Each week you’ll learn about; what is going on in The Marijuana Industry, what states are legalizing and when, what jobs are being created by both recreational and Medical Marijuana (MMJ) legalization, ways to invest in cannabis businesses, and fun and safe ways to partake in Marijuana Tourism. Looking for more? We also interview various experts including: cannabis chemists, dispensary owners, manufacturers of marijuana infused products (MIPS), seed companies, marijuana and cannabis investors and entrepreneurs.
Twitter:
@cannainsider
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.cannainsider.com/
Email:
podcast@cannainsider.com
Episodes
New Trends Affecting Cannabis, Technology, and Culture with Jeff Booth
7/4/2022
Governments around the world tell us we need to simply accept inflation and the destruction of the purchasing power of our money, today's guest shows why deflation, not inflation, is the key to an abundant future in both your cannabis business and your personal life. Listen in as Jeff shares how surging the trends are shaping our lives are accelerating.
Here to tell us is Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow.
Jeff’s book:...
Duration:00:48:45
How Contract Manufacturers Can Scale Your Cannabis Product
6/27/2022
Is it better to produce your own cannabis products? Or outsource to expert manufacturers while you focus on your brand? Here to tell us is Alex Rowland, CEO of NewTropic.
Learn more at https://www.newtropic.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:51] An inside look at NewTropic, a leading cannabis manufacturer based in Santa Rosa, California
[1:18] Alex’s background in cannabis and how he came to start NewTropic
[5:56] Examples of NewTopic’s average clientele – particularly unlicensed brands looking to...
Duration:00:48:08
These Low-THC Cannabis Drinks Are Disrupting The Alcohol Industry
6/20/2022
If you hand most people a cannabis drink, their first question is probably, “How high will this make me?”
This one unknown might just be what’s holding cannabis beverages back. Until now.
Listen in as Luke Anderson of Cann discusses the state of cannabis drinks and where he sees the category heading.
Learn more at http://www.drinkcann.com/
Key Takeaways:
Duration:00:46:49
This Dose-Controlled Device Is Launching Cannabis Into the Wellness Arena
5/30/2022
While thousands of new cannabis products hit the market each year, most fail to create product-market fit due to a lack of differentiation or clear-cut benefits.
Today’s guest is CEO of Dosist Gunner Winston, who has simplified cannabis consumption with targeted formulas and precise dosing to create a product that is catapulting cannabis into the wellness arena.
Learn more at https://dosist.com
Key Takeaways:
Duration:00:35:26
Cannabis Delivery Service Boasts Great Revenue With a Counterintuitive Twist
5/23/2022
Is speed paramount when it comes to a good cannabis delivery service?
Not according to Sava founder Andrea Brooks, who joins us to share how she’s gained more customer satisfaction and larger order sizes than her much faster competitors.
Learn more at https://www.getsava.com
Key Takeaways:
Duration:00:24:57
Cannabis Retailers Flocking To The Venmo of Cannabis
5/16/2022
Cannabis banking has long been heavily regulated, but one company is weaving through the regulatory madness to create a service that delights both businesses and customers.
Here to tell us about it is Tyler Beuerlein of Hypur.
Learn more at https://www.hypur.com
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] An inside look at Hypur, a payment and banking technology platform for the cannabis industry
[1:51] Tyler’s background and how he got into the cannabis space
[6:27] Obstacles the cannabis industry has...
Duration:00:37:19
These Low-THC Cannabis Drinks Are Disrupting The Alcohol Industry
5/9/2022
If you hand most people a cannabis drink, their first question is probably, “How high will this make me?”
This one unknown might just be what’s holding cannabis beverages back. Until now.
Listen in as Luke Anderson of Cann discusses the state of cannabis drinks and where he sees the category heading.
Learn more at http://www.drinkcann.com/
Key Takeaways:
Duration:00:46:49
Can You Grow Just One Cannabis Plant Perfectly AND Easily?
5/2/2022
This startup took away all the complexity of growing your first cannabis plant at home and found product-market fit. Here to delve into the story of A Pot For Pot is founder Joshua Mezher.
Get a 10% discount off your purchase by using coupon insider at https://www.cannainsider.com/reviews/www.apotforpot.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:59] An inside look at A Pot For Pot, the best outdoor and indoor growing kits for marijuana, cannabis, and other fresh herbs
[1:18] Joshua’s background and how he...
Duration:00:42:31
Huge Cannabis Yields from Vertical Farming - Return on Investment Can't Be Ignored
4/25/2022
What happens when vertical farming meets cannabis? The highest quality, consistency, and yield at the lowest possible cost. Here to tell us more is Raymond Chang of Agrify, a developer of highly advanced grow solutions for the indoor agriculture marketplace.
Learn more at https://www.agrify.com
Key Takeaways:
[1:01] An inside look at Agrify and its proprietary vertical farming solutions
[1:53] Raymond’s background as a serial entrepreneur and how he came to be CEO of Agrify
[4:17] The...
Duration:00:36:41
How Cannabis Contract Manufacturing Can Help You Focus On Your Core Business
4/18/2022
Is it better to produce your own cannabis products? Or outsource to expert manufacturers while you focus on your brand? Here to tell us is Alex Rowland, CEO of NewTropic.
Learn more at https://www.newtropic.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:51] An inside look at NewTropic, a leading cannabis manufacturer based in Santa Rosa, California
[1:18] Alex’s background in cannabis and how he came to start NewTropic
[5:56] Examples of NewTopic’s average clientele – particularly unlicensed brands looking to...
Duration:00:48:09
Dry Powder Cannabis Inhalation Technology
4/11/2022
Entrepreneurs are bringing pharmaceutical science to the cannabis world to create products that provide consistent and predictable benefits.
Here to tell us more about it is Andreas Boeckl, founder and CEO of Dispersa Labs.
Learn more at https://www.breathesula.com
Key Takeaways:
[1:14] An inside look at Dispersa Labs, a biotech company using dry powder inhalation technology to create breathable cannabis
[1:54] Andreas’ background and how he came to start Dispersa Labs
[6:43] Why...
Duration:00:43:31
How Cannabis Companies Are Leaking Data Unwittingly
4/4/2022
Just as oil powered the old economy of atoms, data powers the new economy of bits. Here to tell us how to leverage our cannabis business data and market more effectively is Nicholas Paschal of Alpine IQ.
Learn more at https://alpineiq.com
Key Takeaways:
[1:02] An inside look at Alpine IQ, a data analytics and marketing platform for cannabis companies
[1:27] Nick’s personal background and how he got into the cannabis space
[7:24] Why it’s important for companies to take protective...
Duration:00:46:15
Banking for Cannabis Businesses - Update From an Insider
3/28/2022
While cannabis banking still has its challenges, Safe Harbor Financial is on course to make those challenges a thing of the past. Here to tell us about it is Safe Harbor CEO Sundie Seefried.
Learn more at https://shfinancial.org
Key Takeaways:
[00:57] An inside look at Safe Harbor Financial, a fintech banking platform that provides cannabis companies a safe and 100% compliant place to bank
[1:22] Sundie’s background in the credit union industry and how she came to start Safe...
Duration:00:29:17
Delta-8 THC and 5-MeO-DMT (Two Compounds You Need To Know About)
3/21/2022
What are Delta-8 THC and 5-MeO-DMT and what’s all the hype about? Here to help us understand is the cannabis whisper himself, Max Montrose of Trichome Institute.
Learn more at https://trichomeinstitute.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:43] An inside look at Trichome Institute, the leading cannabis education company
[2:06] Delta-8 THC and how it differs from its better-known cousin delta-9 THC
[3:45] Why delta-8 is surging in popularity
[13:36] Where Max sees delta-8 THC heading over the next 3-5...
Duration:00:53:18
There’s More Opportunity Than Risk in Cannabis Investment - Codie Sanchez
3/14/2022
Pioneer investors with more traditional backgrounds in finance are beginning to plant their flags firmly and confidently in the cannabis space, and here to tell us about this is Codie Sanchez.
Codie is a managing partner at Cresco Capital Partners, a private equity fund in the legalized cannabis space. She previously lead First Trust’s Latin America Investment business and held positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard.
In this episode, Codie shares her insights on the future...
Duration:00:46:44
This Cannabis Market Went From Sleeping to Leaping
2/28/2022
The Michigan cannabis market isn’t on everyone’s radar, but it’s large and growing faster than you might think. Here to tell us about it is Fabian Monaco of Gage Cannabis.
Learn more at https://gageusa.com
Key Takeaways:
[1:17] An inside look at Gage Cannabis, one of the largest vertically-integrated cannabis companies in Michigan
[1:45] Fabian’s background in investment banking and how he came to be president and CEO of Gage Cannabis
[3:01] Michigan’s history in medical marijuana and...
Duration:00:35:22
Cannabis Extraction is Booming – Largest Extraction Company Reveals Trends
2/21/2022
With extracted cannabis-derived products making up about 50 percent of all cannabis products sold, extraction equipment is in high demand. Here to tell us more is Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction.
Learn more at https://precisionextraction.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:52] An inside look at Precision Extraction, the industry leader in cannabis extraction equipment, C1D1 lab planning, and extraction training
[1:40] Nick’s background in cannabis and what led him to start Precision...
Duration:00:42:46
Hemp Vodka is Taking Off, Here’s Why…
2/14/2022
A new hemp seed vodka is winning taste tests and garnering devotees across Texas. Here to tell us about it is Ben Williams, founder of Highway Vodka.
Learn more at https://www.highwayvodka.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:45] An inside look at Highway Vodka, the first vodka created from hemp
[1:12] Ben’s background in the restaurant and bar industry and how he came to start Highway Vodka
[2:11] Why hemp produces a smoother vodka than most traditional grains and how Ben figured this out over years...
Duration:00:35:41
Interview with Johann Hari, Author of Chasing the Scream
2/7/2022
Johann Hari is the author of Chasing the Scream, The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs. Johann walks us through all the alarming and rarely mentioned ways the war on drugs hurts societies and how ending prohibition brings order. Johann details how countries around the world are ending prohibition and the amazing results they are seeing as a result.
Key Takeaways:
[1:31] – Why rats only choose drugs when they are alone and unhappy
[10:37] – What happens to the drug market in MD...
Duration:00:47:38
Cannabis Banking Solved? Businesses Flocking To This Financial Platform, and More (Encore)
1/31/2022
Banking is one of the thorniest problems for the cannabis industry in the US. Here to tell us how he’s creating a solution to this problem is Dan Roda of Abaca.
Learn more at https://www.goabaca.com
The Zillow of Cannabis?
Just like Zillow lets you browse for properties to buy or rent onlineThere is a company doing the same thing in the cannabis and hemp space. 420property.com lets you browse cannabis and hemp real estate and even businesses that are for sale.
Get started for free at...
Duration:00:33:15