Best Microbusiness Podcasts (2025)

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Missouri Microbusiness Community #160 13:05

4M ago13:05

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Missouri Microbusiness Community #160 Guests are Samantha Bloom and Tony Lafitra, founders of Budwizard and a new cannabis community. As leaders in the Missouri Microbusiness community, they mentor disadvantaged cannabis growers. They also support the state’s efforts to prioritize small-scale marijuana facility licenses for disabled veterans, indiv…

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Vessel Brand Innovation for Canna Consumption #159 12:19

6M ago12:19

12:19

Vessel Brand Innovation for Canna Consumption #159 I know some people are skeptical, but I believe in love at first sight. I had this very experience at MJUnpacked when I visited the Vessel Brand booth. It was there I spied a finely crafted pipe, made of anodized aluminum with a finely machined brass bowl. When I picked it up, felt the heft in my h…

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Innovations in Pre-Roll Technology #158 11:09

8M ago11:09

11:09

Innovations in Pre-Roll Technology #158 At MJUnpacked last month. I met Mae, the tradeshow manager for DaySavers who introduced me to some innovative technologies when it came to the production of cannabis smoke products. One product was so innovative, I bought one. In this conversation, Mae walks us through all the products. Companies like Daysave…

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Help Finding Cannabis Consumers Jobs with Phynally #157 13:38

8M ago13:38

13:38

Help Finding Cannabis Consumers Jobs with Phynally #157 This month I attended the Benzinga Capital conference and was able to meet a number of entrepreneurs and leaders in the cannabis industry. At the trade show, I had the good fortune to chat with Damian Jorden, founder of Phynally, a job recruiting site for employers who are cannabis friendly. C…

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Emerging Trends in New York Dispensary #156 33:18

9M ago33:18

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Emerging Trends in New York Dispensary #156 Some say that New York is the wild west of cannabis with non-regulated rogue dispensaries popping up like weeds. But what about the legal shops? Having been awarded the 100th Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license last April by New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), TRENDS,…

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Blue Sage Cannabis Deli at MJUnpacked #155 16:36

9M ago16:36

16:36

Blue Sage Cannabis Deli at MJUnpacked #155 Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis prod…

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Blazy Susan at the Benzinga Capital Conference #154 9:52

9M ago9:52

9:52

Blazy Susan at the Benzinga Capital Conference #154 Blazy Susan is the manufacturer and distributor of world-famous, extra functional Rolling Trays and Smoking Accessories. They’re best known for their Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray (a fully functional spinning rolling tray designed to organize your smoke space and take back your coffee table) a…

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Thoughts On Regrets and Next Steps #153 13:15

11M ago13:15

13:15

Thoughts On Regrets and Next Steps #153 The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues ar…

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Northern Illinois Hemp Hub Day 2 21:53

12M ago21:53

21:53

Northern Illinois Hemp Hub Day 2 Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many…

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Northern Illinois Hemp Hub Workshop Day 1 25:02

1y ago25:02

25:02

Northern Illinois Hemp Hub Workshop Day 1 I had the good fortune to explore the world of sustainable construction with a two-day hemp building workshop. The event was hosted by Kifcure and the Northern Illinois Hemp Hub in Maple Park Illinois from June 20th through 21st. Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for business…

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Tim Helmers Eulogy 7:20

1y ago7:20

7:20

Due to death of my son Tim Helmers, I'm pausing the podcast.

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Cannabis DNA Testing with Josh Wahba #149 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

Cannabis DNA Testing with Josh Wahba #149 Since the mapping of the human genome, significant advancements in DNA analysis have been made. One area of expanding research now includes the exploration of cannabis usage, aiming to identify optimal dosing, strains, cannabinoids, and terpenes tailored to individual needs. Today, we are joined by Josh Wah…

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Step 1 For Cannabis Startups, Listen with Claudia Post #148 29:09

1y ago29:09

29:09

Step 1 For Cannabis Startups, Listen with Claudia Post #148 It's no trivial thing to start a business. In the cannabis industry, it's all the more harder. This is why I invited today's guest Claudia Post. Claudia is an entrepreneur, pioneer groundbreaker, speaker, generous introducer, and power connector. Having joined the cannabis industry 13 year…

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Decorative Ruderalis Plants with Angie Moreland #147 29:57

1y ago29:57

29:57

Decorative Ruderalis Plants with Angie Moreland #147 I think Cannabis plants are beautiful. But I've never considered using them for decorating. Our guest today sees them not only as a way to brighten your home but a way to brighten your life. Angie Moreland is the founder and CEO of Growing with Intention where they grow decorative ruderalis and s…

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Hemp Beverage Alliance with Chris Lackner #146 27:22

1y ago27:22

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Hemp Beverage Alliance with Chris Lackner #146 Have you ever tried a hemp drink? It's a unique alternative to pop and alcohol and I believe, it's the next big thing. Our guest today is Chris Lackner, president and CEO of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, whose goal is to make the industry safe and successful. In today's episode, we learn how the alliance…

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Emerging Market of Hempcrete with Cody Ley #145 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

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Emerging Market of Hempcrete with Cody Ley #145 Our guest today is Cody Ley, a farmer from Michigan and the founder of Hemp 4 Humanity. With a background in Chemistry and experience in the cannabis/hemp industry, Cody started H4H with the goal of creating eco-friendly housing solutions that work with nature. Today, we'll discuss industrial hemp, he…

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Cannabis Marketing Challenges with Sam Fisher #144 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

30:30

Cannabis Marketing Challenges with Sam Fisher #144 So, today we're diving into the nitty-gritty of cannabis marketing. The industry's got its challenges. It's like walking through a maze while juggling. It's still federally illegal, and guess what? Tech giants like Instagram, Facebook, and Google are playing hard to get. It's like they're the cool …

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Grand Opening of Your Budz CBD Bakery with Nathanial Stende 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

Grand Opening of Your Budz CBD Bakery with Nathanial Stende Do you ever thought about starting a CBD bakery? Nathanial Bender did! He's the mastermind behind Your Budz, the new CBD bakery sensation in Chicago. This guy's juggling raising capital and battling with city licenses, all while whipping up CBD-infused goodies. And get this, during our cha…

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Botanical and Hemp rolling papers with Alex Boone #142 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

Botanical and Hemp rolling papers with Alex Boone #142 Our guest today is Alex Boone. Alex is the Managing Director of Botani. With more than 20 years of experience within SWM, Alex has led sales, marketing, and product development teams for North American and international markets. In 2018, Alex was instrumental in helping SWM International, a lea…

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Cannabis Baking Startup with Ebony Jones #141 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

Cannabis Baking Startup with Ebony Jones #141 Ever felt the urge to experiment with cannabis-infused baking? Today, we’re joined by Ebony Jones, a passionate advocate for cannabis education, a skilled chef, and an ordained minister. Ebony proudly owns 8twenty8.llc in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she specializes in crafting from scratch desserts, hosting …

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How To Sell In the Cannabis Industry 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

How To Sell In the Cannabis Industry with Jason Hadley Today you will learn how to sell in the cannabis industry. My guest is Jason Hadley from FILTR, a company that specializes in filtering microbes from the air. Jason and I talk about the issues with selling, lead gen, relationship building, referrals, and references. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutio…

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Fully Baked Startup with Molly-Ruth Visco #139 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

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Fully Baked Startup with Molly-Ruth Visco #139 In today's episode, we return to the Fox.Build Makerspace studio in St. Charles. Our guest is Molly-Ruth Visco, the former Marketing and Education manager and President of Fully Baked Brands. Fully Baked is a new social equity cannabis infuser coming to the Illinois market. Her journey has been filled …

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Cannabis Virtual CFO Services with Guillermo Rodriguez #138 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

Cannabis Virtual CFO Services with Guillermo Rodriguez #138 Summit Virtual CFO by Anders offers Virtual CFO services to small- to medium-sized businesses and specializes in the cannabis industry. Guillermo Rodriguez is their lead Virtual CFO and Guillermo will be hosting a new podcast in 2024 called CannaBiz Success Show. The audience for this show…

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How To Stay on the Right Side of Cannabis Law with Jim Ickes #137 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

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How To Stay on the Right Side of Cannabis Law with Jim Ickes #137 How can you ensure you're on the right side of the cannabis law? It's tough given the constant pulling and pushing of government regulation winds. Our guest is Jim Ickes from Zuber Lawler. I met Jim at Benzinga and today we talk about areas of grey in cannabis law and Jim's CBD start…

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How To Invest in a Cannabis ETF with Dan Ahrens #136 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

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How To Invest in a Cannabis ETF with Dan Ahrens #136 Capital investment has been on pause over the last few years as the industry waits for federal legalization. This has created a difficult situation for startups and cannabis investors. In this episode, we meet Dan Ahrens the Managing Director at AdvisorShares Investments. Advisor Shares provides …

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Business Broker for Cannabis Clients with Andy Lock #135 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

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Business Broker for Cannabis Clients with Andy Lock #135 Are you looking for help to line up capital? Are you on the cusp of a merger or an acquisition? Do you need to have your company valuated? If so our guest Andy Lock is a guy that can help broker the deal. Andy is the Director of Business Development at Viridian Capital Advisors. Viridian clai…

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Zen Leaf Roller Startup Journey #134 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

28:31

Zen Leaf Roller Startup Journey #134 In this episode, we meet Bill Beauclair and Jon Allen from Zen Leaf Roller. The Zen Leaf Roller is a tool that teaches how to hand-roll marijuana joints simply and easily. I've used this device and found it a fun way to make a repeatable and smokable product. Today we discuss Bill and Jon's journey. challenges a…

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Visiting the Cannabis School Podcast #132 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

Visiting the Cannabis School Podcast #132 In this episode, we meet Brandon Elder and Jessie Angeles of the Cannabis School Podcast. I've been a long-time fan of their podcast and today we delve into the origin of the Cannabis School, how they started the podcast, and the impact they have on improving the lives of their listeners. It's such an honor…

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Bettering the World with Cannabis with Mark Cozzi #133 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

Bettering the World with Cannabis with Mark Cozzi #133 Today we enter the burgeoning market of Cannabis edibles. Our guest is Mark Cozzi, the founder of a Chicago-based luxury edible brand called The Bettering Company. Mark has a 35-year career in the finance sector, primarily focused on growth companies and startups including 14 years on Wall Stre…

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The Future of Hempwood with Gregg Wilson #131 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

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The Future of Hempwood with Gregg Wilson #131 Greg Wilson is the founder of Hempwood, a hemp flooring and lumber company from Murray KY. When I think of industrial hemp, Kentucky doesn't immediately come to mind as a place for innovation. But that's not the case. There is a huge opportunity in industrial hemp and Greg is at the forefront of that ma…

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Pat's Favorite Cannabis Drink with Ben Kennedy #130 14:47

1+ y ago14:47

14:47

Pat's Favorite Cannabis Drink with Ben Kennedy #130 I've tried a lot of cannabis drinks and frankly most of them are horrible. If their not to sweet, they have strange smell, or a chemical aftertaste that I find wretched. With that said I know that I'm not the average customer. I like black coffee, IPAs, and dry wines. I'm the opposite of the targe…

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Cannabis Microdosing with Jason Durnett #129 12:01

1+ y ago12:01

12:01

Cannabis Microdosing with Jason Durnett #129 Microdosing is taking the “low & slow” approach to cannabis. It refers to titration, the process of finding out how much or how little CBD or THC you need to feel the effects you’re looking for. there’s no such thing as a “standard dose” when it comes to cannabis. Everyone's body reacts differently, and …

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Industrial Hemp and Kifcure with Jarett Burke #128 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

Industrial Hemp and Kifcure with Jarett Burke #128 Where can hemp farmers go to sell their harvest? Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, farmer after farmer has grown hemp and struggled to find a place to bring it to market. In this episode returning guest Jarett Burke shares what Kifcure is doing to bring farmers and hemp product manufacturers…

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Industrial Hemp Has Greater Opportunity with Jarett Burke #127 23:51

1+ y ago23:51

23:51

Industrial Hemp Has Greater Opportunity with Jarett Burke #127 Did you know that hemp is cannabis, genetically the same, but with less THC? CBD comes from hemp. But that's just the start. Hemp can be used for construction materials, insulation, textiles, oils, plastics and much much more. Today we meet Jarett Burke from Kifcure. Jarett walks us thr…

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How To Optimize Cannabis Training with Brett King #126 12:18

2y ago12:18

12:18

How To Optimize Cannabis Training with Brett King #126 What's one of the most difficult challenges when scaling a cannabis business? Training. Well-written and easily accessible training can lower turnover, raise compliance, build customer loyalty, and raise the quality of end products. In this episode, we meet Brett King from Learn Leaf. I met Bre…

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Cannabis Advertising with Jazz Wolk #125 11:31

2y ago11:31

11:31

Cannabis Advertising with Jazz Wolk #125 Did you know that every state has a different set of regulations for cannabis advertising? This creates a huge challenge when it comes to promoting a business. In this episode, we travel to Detroit Michigan, and meet Jazz Wolk of Brkthru. Brkthru is a digital marketing agency that specializes in promoting ca…

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The Alchemy of Cannabis Insurance with Megan Kelly #124 9:08

2y ago9:08

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The Alchemy of Cannabis Insurance with Megan Kelly #124 This week we return to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital conference in Chicago and meet Megan Kelly to talk about cannabis insurance. Megan represents Alchemy, a specialty risk program that provides comprehensive policies designed for small to medium-sized cannabis businesses. In this interview, w…

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From Passion to Profit with Custom Cone Founder Harrison Bard #123 12:47

2y ago12:47

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From Passion to Profit with Custom Cone Founder Harrison Bard #123 Last month I attended the Benzinga Cannabis Capital conference in Chicago. It's an event focused on acquiring capital for aspiring cannabis businesses. This year was surprisingly optimistic compared to last year. It's important to remember we're very early in this industry and the s…

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Cannabis Networking at Tony P's #122 33:34

2y ago33:34

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Cannabis Networking at Tony P's #122 Do you want to grow your cannabis network? If you're a frequent listener to the podcast you may recall that many of the guests I've interviewed I originally met at a TonyP event. TonyP's is a cannabis networking meetup that's held monthly in Chicago. On this episode, we have the good fortune to meet the founders…

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The Dawning of Cannabis Drinks with James Hunter #121 26:08

2y ago26:08

26:08

The Dawning of Cannabis Drinks with James Hunter #121 One thing we all have in common is we drink. Hydrating comes second only to breathing. Drinking with family and friends is baked into our culture. But given the desire for healthy choices, past drinks steeped in sugar or alcohol are starting to wane. That's why I'm excited to see a wave of canna…

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The Challenges of Cannabis Regulation with Solomon Hatch #120 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

The Challenges of Cannabis Regulation with Solomon Hatch #120 Solomon Hatch is the Illinois Deputy Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) administrator. The CROO makes recommendations for administrative and statutory changes and collects data regarding the regulation of cannabis. They also assist in the compilation of any reports required by t…

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Why Cannabis Air Quality Matters with AirAnswers Rachel Reboulet #119 26:06

2y ago26:06

26:06

Why Cannabis Air Quality Matters with AirAnswers Rachel Reboulet #119 Dirty air can be the death knell of an indoor cannabis grow. Technology that can test for pathogens is the first step in mitigating plant harm. In this episode, we meet Rachel Reboulet, the Director of Laboratory Operations for AirAnswers. She is responsible for new and innovativ…

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Concierge Cannabis EMS Provider with Amy Nathan #117 32:53

2y ago32:53

32:53

Concierge Cannabis EMS Provider with Amy Nathan #117 Have you ever heard the term scratching your own itch? It's when you experience a problem, solve it, and then realize this could be a business. That's what happened to our guest Amy Nathan. While visiting a cannabis consumption lounge, Amy suffered a traumatic experience. That event birthed the i…

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Challenges in Cannabis Accounting with Daryl Jendras #116 29:56

2y ago29:56

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Challenges in Cannabis Accounting with Daryl Jendras #116 Daryl Jendras is a CPA and managing director at Green Rush who specializes in accounting, tax consulting, advising, and planning specifically in the cannabis space. In this episode, Daryl shares the challenges cannabis businesses face and the things they can do to mitigate their tax burden. …

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Smokebud Community App with K'von Henderson #115 18:15

2y ago18:15

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Smokebud Community App with K'von Henderson #115 In June I met our guest K'von Henderson at NECANN. K'von is creating a new social networking app dedicated to cannabis users. The app is called Smokebud. It's dedicated to connecting nearby smokers looking to have a session with others as well as buy and sell cannabis essentials. In this episode, K'v…

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Cannabis Drink Innovations with Cannalean #114 30:15

2y ago30:15

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Cannabis Drink Innovations with Cannalean #114 Last week I attended the Canna Drinks Expo and was able to sample many different kinds of cannabis drinks. So it's good timing to have the leadership of Cannalean visit the podcasts today. Chris Johnson is the CEO and founder of Cannalean and Kenny Cottrell is the COO and chemist at Cannalean. Together…

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Cannabis OG Advice with Jesse Porter #113 39:41

2y ago39:41

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Cannabis OG Advice with Jesse Porter #113 Moving from the nonregulated market to the regulated cannabis market is not a jump many OG growers were able to successfully make. Our guest is Jesse Porter, one of the few OGs who found success in the legit cannabis industry. His journey in cannabis started in 2004 years ago when his mom was diagnosed with…

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Cannabis Drinks Expo with Ankita Okate #112 24:14

2y ago24:14

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Cannabis Drinks Expo with Ankita Okate #112 Today we meet Ankita Okate from our new sponsor, the Cannabis Drinks Expo. Ankita is a Chief Growth Officer at Beverage Trade Network (BTN). The expo is hosted by the Beverage Trade Network. This event is the largest global gathering of cannabis drinks professionals, bringing together drinks producers, ma…

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Illinois News Joint with Jason Brown #111 39:38

2y ago39:38

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Illinois News Joint with Jason Brown #111 Jason Brown is the Founding Publisher of Illinois News Joint, the premier resource for the Illinois cannabis industry. Jason leads a small group of dedicated news people with a strong passion for the cannabis industry and how it relates to Illinois and beyond. They are committed to providing the most inform…

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Craft Growing Cannabis in Mississippi with Patricia Shall #110 25:07

2y ago25:07

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Craft Growing Cannabis in Mississippi with Patricia Shall #110 In this episode, we meet Patricia Shall, founding partner at One Source Products, a medical cannabis grower in Mississippi. Patricia shares her craftgrow journey. One Source Products has been one of the first growers to go online, in a state that has recently opened up for medical canna…

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