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What The Cornbread Mafia Taught This Hemp Entrepreneur Feb 13, 2020

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Jim Higdon is the founder of Cornbread Hemp, a USDA-certified organic hemp company in Kentucky. In his previous life, James was author of the 2012 book The Cornbread Mafia, which tells the story of the biggest domestic marijuana syndicate in American history. He parlayed his book’s success into a journalism career, covering cannabis policy for POLITICO. Tired of covering cannabis from the bleacher seats, he got in the game in 2018, launching Cornbread Hemp, borrowing the name and also some of the learnings from that storied organization. Plus, he talks about the importance of being USDA-certified.

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From Felon to Founder Feb 06, 2020

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Aaron Riley is the president of CannaSafe, the #1 cannabis testing lab in California. But back in 2011, Aaron was the target of an undercover weed bust that landed him in jail with several felony drug charges. This is the story of how a 19-year-old college football star lost everything only to build back his life and career working in cannabis “the right way,” We also talk about the cannabis testing industry and his take on Vapegate, which and his company’s role in breaking the news.

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How to Get Funded in the Cannabis Economy Jan 23, 2020

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Ross O'Brien is author of the new book, Cannabis Capital, from Entrepreneur Press. He is also the Founder & CEO of cannabis venture capital fund Bonaventure Equity, ("BVE") and founder of the Cannabis Dealmakers Summit. We talk about what venture capitalists look for, new business opportunities, and predictions for 2020.

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Live From Green Entrepreneur's Saturday CBD Market Jan 16, 2020

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We hosted a CBD Farmer's Market in Hollywood with other 25 vendors, including hemp rollers, yoga classes, massages, infused food, and other craziness. Host Jonathan Small speaks to some of the entrepreneurs on the floor about how and why they got into the CBD game, their greatest challenges, and best advice.

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How One Family Built a Multi-Million Dollar Weed Business With Just $2k Jan 09, 2020

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The remarkable story of the Sadler family. Cody and George Sadler sit down with Green Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jonathan Small to talk about how they built their family weed business, Platinum Vapes, off of the money they made selling a dirt bike. They’ve survived police raids, jail time, but they managed to come out on top.

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Sunday Goods CEO On Creative Ways To Stand Out In A Crowded Market Jan 02, 2020

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Guest Yoram Heller is Co-Founder, Co-CEO of Sunday Goods, which offers premium sun-grown prerolls, effect pens, and flower. The company recently ventured into the California rec market, after having success with its medical products in Arizona. Yoram talks about the difference between Cali and Arizona and some of the unique ways his company is trying to make their mark in a crowded marketplace.

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Why Recess Beverages Markets the Feeling Not The CBD Itself Dec 19, 2019

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Guest Ben Witte is the founder and CEO of Recess, which makes hemp-infused sparkling water beverages. Recess markets itself more on the feeling the drink enables than the actual compound of CBD itself—much the way Starbucks markets the drinks not the caffeine. In a CBD-obsessed world, this is an interesting business decision. We get to the bottom of it.

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Is MP Glassworthy The Most Interesting Man In Cannabis? Dec 12, 2019

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Who is MP Glassworthy? That’s just the question MP Glassworthy Flower, a company that specializes in high-potency flower, wants you to ask. Like Captain Morgan or The Most Interesting Man in The World, MP Glassworthy is a fictional mascot, complete with a detailed back story, wardrobe, and actor who plays the role. We talk to Eric Spitz, the CEO of C4 Distro, who dreamed up the character based on his experience in the microbrewing industry.

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After Spending 10 Years In Jail, A Grower Shares His Story Dec 05, 2019

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In 1992 Johnny Casali, a second-generation cannabis farmer in Humboldt County, was arrested by the Feds for growing marijuana and served a sentence of 10 years in jail. Now he is the owner of Huckleberry Hill Farms, a successful fruit and cannabis farm that provides award-winning flower to Flow Kana. This is the tragic but ultimately heartwarming story of how he transitioned from the “traditional” cannabis market to the legal market.

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What You Need To Know About Microdosing Psychedelics Nov 28, 2019

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Our groovy guest is Paul Austin, a psychedelic entrepreneur, microdosing coach, and founder of The Third Wave, a website specializing in psychedelic literacy and education. Paul also speaks at conferences across the country about responsible psychedelic use. On the pod, Paul talks about the health benefits of microdosing both psychedelics and cannabis, and the business opportunities down the line. Are psychedelics the next cannabis?

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