Jon Fitch has one of the most winning records in UFC and MMA history and dominated the welterweight fighting scene from 2002 to 2020. Throughout his successful career cannabis helped him deal with the aches and pains of top athletic performance
Matt Morea has been involved in nearly every aspect of the cannabis industry, from investment, to operations and management, to brand-building and retail. He shares his vast experience, what’s ahead, what’s challenging, and why patience and pe
Will shares his experience of becoming a social equity applicant and the help provided by his local City of Palm Springs. As the father of 4 children, Will talks about his view of raising kids in the shadow of his cannabis businesses. www.holla
Ryan shares excerpts from his book and years of growing experience. Launching a commercial cannabis cultivation business is exciting with potential for big profits, but can lead to lapses in judgment that prove devastating for many start-ups.
Wayne talks about San Francisco in the 90’s, the gay-rights movement, and cannabis’ role in the fight to survive HIV. His early efforts to provide medical marijuana to HIV and AIDS patients helped pave the way for legalization and cannabis righ
Donnell Alexander talks about social equity struggles in a rapidly changing industry and his work covering the California beat for WeedWeek magazine. https://www.weedweek.net/
Emily Earlenbaugh shares what inspired her approach to cannabis use, and some of the challenges facing cannabis research today. www.mindfulcannabis.com/
Cal talks about the inception of his new start-up and how it will utilize terpenes and botanicals to develop a unique category of products that do not contain cannabinoids. Masks for Good is a fund-raising campaign Cal’s group developed to get
Ellen talks about the history of cannabis advocacy plus upcoming legislation that is critical for consumer and business rights at the State and Federal levels. www.canorml.org/
Ken talks about his incubator platform that simplifies the cannabis business-building process where entrepreneurs can share ideas, collaborate on projects, and spearhead innovation. www.mygreennetwork.com
Kandice believes Seniors are the next big wave of cannabis consumers, and her team at Bud & Bloom have tapped into their local Senior market with a friendly and fun education formula that’s breaking through. Keiko talks about her work with Seni
Socrates shares his vision for the future of cannabis retail, how small businesses can stay connected and competitive in their communities, and the rapid technology adoption underway as a result of the pandemic. www.iheartjane.com/
As Chief Revenue Officer for Paywana, Victor is hyper focused on the sales process inside, and now outside of dispensaries. Covid-19 is forcing change and those who can rapidly integrate technology into their processes he predicts will come out
Chris talks about a rapid shift to online ordering and delivery due to COVID-19, the impact on Airfield Supply and their customers, and the shift toward how cannabis is purchased in the future. www.airfieldsupplyco.com
Jon Saco and Spencer Andrews discuss their business and brand philosophy, why education is essential in the cannabis industry, how they've worked with local governments, and why consolidation is inevitable in 2020. www.marchandash.com
Swetha discusses the importance of testing standardization between all labs, taking the lead on illegal vaping products, and how companies should incorporate cannabis testing into their R&D. https://www.cannalysislabs.com/
Brandon explains Planet 13’s focus on cannabis tourism, new attractions and entertainment coming soon, and what’s next for Planet 13 as they plan expanding to California. https://www.planet13lasvegas.com/
Michael explains the national hemp infused beverage opportunity and Farm Bill 2018, how cannabis companies can cross-promote into hemp to extend their brands, and some of the challenges of scaling an infused mainstream beverage product. Mood33.
Amy explains why professional social media is crucial in cannabis and gives tips and tricks for your cannabis brand on social media. gethybridsocial.com
Kary gives key steps to building a successful brand, packaging tips for the cannabis industry, and why having a professional image is essential for any cannabis brand. www.hippopackaging.com