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The Ingenius Way Wana Became The Top Edibles Company Jul 10, 2020

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Guest Nancy Whiteman is the CEO of Wana Brands, the No. 1 edibles brand in sales revenues in the US. Nancy tells the origin story of the company, which she founded in her own Colorado test kitchen. She also shares how the company’s focus on consistency, flavor, and innovation took them to the next level. Plus, what it's like working with a gummi guru who helps them perfect the perfect cannabis-infused confectio

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What's Going On In Colorado? Jul 02, 2020

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Lisa Gee is Director of Marketing & CSR for Lightshade. She talks to me about how Colorado company is adjusting to a post-pandemic world by marketing products to suit their customers’ needs. Could what’s happening in the Colorado cannabis market be a microcosm of what to expect across the country?

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Arcview's Kim Kovacs on the Best Cannabis Investements Right Now Jun 25, 2020

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Kim Kovacs is CEO of The Arcview Group, a private investment network and market research firm focused on connecting high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and money managers with investment in the cannabis sector. Prior to her role at Arcview, she was a serial entrepreneur and investor and founder of My Jane, a wellness technology platform that curates cannabis products for women. My Jane was acquired in 2019 by Manifest 7. Kim talks to us about what Arcview does, how entrepreneurs and investors can get involved, and the best investment opportunities.

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Kathy Ireland Gets Into The CBD Business Jun 15, 2020

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Our guests Kathy Ireland and Smoke Wallin recently announced the launch of a new CBD line. Kathy Ireland is a former supermodel turned super businesswoman and President of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. Smoke Wallin is the Chairman and CEO of Vertical Wellness, a vertically-integrated health and wellness company with a focus on natural Hemp cannabinoid solutions. This new strategic relationship encompasses all CBD product categories, including beauty, health and wellness, pets, edibles, and more. The two talk about why they decided to go into business together, the challenges of the CBD industry, and the best entrepreneurial advice they ever received.

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A Dispensary Survives Looting And The Pandemic Jun 11, 2020

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Our guest Kobie Evans is the co-owner of Pure Oasis, the only minority-owned dispensary on the east coast. Call it trial by fire or just bad luck, but Pure Oasis has weathered quite a storm in the past few months. A few weeks after this city's first recreational dispensary opened, it had to close its doors due to Covid-19. When it's doors finally opened again, it was the victim of targeted looting during the George Floyd protests. Evans tells the remarkable story of how he's overcome adversity.

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Will The Pandemic Speed Up Legalization? May 28, 2020

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Matt Hawkins is the founder and managing partner of Entourage Effect Capital. In this episode, he talks about some predictions for cannabis in a pandemic and post pandemic world, specifically the impact of cannabis being deemed essential and what that means on the legalization front and for new business opportunities in the space.

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The 35 Most Influential Women In Cannabis May 21, 2020

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This month, Green Entrepreneur announced its picks for The 35 Most Influential Women In Cannabis. The list covered a wide range of movers and shakers in the business from small business owners to investors, publicists to journalists, veterans to newcomers. Editor-in-chief Jonathan Small and contributing editor Lindsey Bartlett take you behind the scenes to discuss the process of selecting the impressive women on the list as well as the wider role of women in advancing the cannabis industry.

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How Puffco Combatted Copycats and Rose To The Top May 14, 2020

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Roger Volodarksy is the founder of Puffco a LA-based vaporizer company that makes an array of devices for concentrate consumers. He started the company on a dare from a friend and since built it up to be one of the leading companies in the space. This is the story of his journey and how he had to pivot to combat copycats.

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How BigMike Conquered the Cannabis Industry May 07, 2020

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Mike "BigMike" Straumietis is the founder of Advanced Nutrients, a massive agricultural products manufacturer. He talks about how he built his company, the origin of his name, the secret of his social media success (he has millions of followers), and his current efforts to get face masks to the needy. A lively conversation with one of the giants (literally, he's 6'7) in the industry.

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How To Create A Brand Name That Sells Apr 30, 2020

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Brad Flowers is co-founder of Bullhorn, a branding and marketing agency based in Kentucky. He is also the author of The Naming Book: 5 Steps to Creating Brand and Product Names That Sell from Entrepreneur Press. With a background in English literature, Brad is well suited for the task of helping companies find good names that bring results. On this episode, we talk about the strategies companies should take when brainstorming and deciding on a name.

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