Investing In Cannabis

This week we have Ted Lichtenberger the co-founder of Flower Company. He thinks you should spent less money on cannabis and delivery. FLOWER CO. delivers top weed brands throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles from Calabasas to Long Beach, Sacramento, and Humboldt County.

CEO and Founder of Rebel Coast, Josh Lizotte is on the program. If you're curious to hear from the first brand to ever dare to infuse a wine, you will want to listen in this week. Marketing a cannabis brand is a common theme on this show and this week is no exception. Get out your note taking devices friends, this is a good one.

Scott Jennings makes cannabis food with healthy, guilt-free ingredients. Finding himself wanting more from the cannabis industry, Scott set out to build the company he wanted to see in the cannabis industry. That company is Pantry Food Co. Brandon and Scott talk about how his products compete with traditional flower consumption. They also dig into the economics of dispensaries and much more. Tune in, listen up, get acquainted!

Board Member & Executive Chairmen Ben Kovacs has several irons in the fire. Much of his focus is going to Next Green Wave where he is a board member. They have over 1 million square feet of permitted facilities in the state of California. Not bad! You have a ton to learn from this conversation. Tune in, listen up, get acquainted.

Brandon sits down IN PERSON :) with CEO of Blaze, Christopher Violas. Based in Newport Beach, Blaze is a cannabis ERP technology platform specializing in track and trace/seed to sale technologies. Oh and BTW, they are hiring! The past year has made us thankful anytime we get to connect with people in person. The vibe was super positive and this was an awesome chat. You can tell Brandon was smiling ear to ear for this one.

Brandon sits down with Demitri Downing the Founder and CEO of MITA (Marijuana Industry Trade Association) Arizona legalization is new, but Demitri has been a part of the scene for years. Great episode of learnings and a peak into the future - Especially if you live in Arizona!

Brandon has a detailed chat about the hurdles to marketing cannabis companies with Irfran the Co-Founder and CEO at The Flower Agency. They have some innovative ways to target and reach existing and potential customers. If you run a cannabis related company and are struggling with your marketing this is the episode for you. Irfran has a ton of knowledge you will find useful as a founder.

Special guest host Jocelyn Sheltraw of Headset is at the Arizona Cannabis Executive Golf Tournament. She has a quick chat with Samuel Richard Executive Director of The Arizona Dispensaries Association protecting and advancing the ecosystem of regulated cannabis across the Grand Canyon State

Brandon is in AZ this week talking with Brian Yauger the CEO of Lemonhaze. They bring together thousands of people from the industry by providing, executive golf tournaments, budtender events, education, conventions, industry reports and more.

Brandon thinks Aaron makes the best small batch indoor cannabis in the world. Brandon also points out they he is "the 1%" and what a cannabis consumer looks like is going to change a lot over the next few years. Gold Seal San Francisco is a boutique cannabis lifestyle and apparel company, advocating for legalization of medical cannabis.

Brandon is joined by the creator of Myster, Davis Clayton Kiyo. They talk about his innovative products and the importance of pushing cannabis product design to a new level. You can check out everything Myster by visiting: https://www.getmyster.com/

Happy High Holiday!!! This week on the show we have Mikel, Cofounder and VP of Engineering at Onfleet. Onfleet's is a classic silicon valley startup story woven delicately into the cannabis industry. Onfleet's last mile delivery platform is the go-to for dispensaries, delivery services, and brands. Mikel and Brandon discuss why delivery is so important for the industry, open vs closed software systems, privacy concerns, and why the hell is Joe Biden firing people for smoking weed!? https://onfleet.com/ https://www.instagram.com/onfleet/?hl=en

. . . and we're back! It's been a bit, but we are back with a fresh episode and a fresh outlook on life! On this week's News Roundtable episode, Brandon welcomes Jocelyn Sheltraw, Director of Strategy @ Headset; The leading provider of data driven insights for Growers, Processors and Retailers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynsh...​ https://www.headset.io E163

On this week’s new episode we welcome back Greenbits! Founder Ben Curren was on the show over 4 years ago, and now Brandon welcomes new CEO Barry Saik on the show to discuss the future of cannabis retail, dispensary software, and the amazing growth of their company. Greenbits is one of the premiere POS and compliance solutions for the cannabis industry with over 1200 dispensaries utilizing their software. They’ve raised a boatload of money, including a $23 million Series B in April of this year from Tiger Global, Casa Verde, and others to bolster their balance sheet and go dominate the dispensary POS market. Brandon and Barry dive deep into Barry’s transition into CEO, the constant hurdles of scaling a software company, and how Greenbits has dealt with COVID concerns and the changing office environment during the wild times of 2020. Tune in, listen up, and get acquainted with one of the best software companies in the cannabis space! Want to Support Independent Cannabis Media? Want to promote your product or

On this week’s awesome new episode to kick off July, Brandon chats with CEO Scott Goldie of Goldenseed. Goldenseed is a relatively new player in the cannabis market, but Scott and his team have quickly built their operation since they started their journey in late 2017. The main Goldenseed products are eighths and their infamous terpene tipped pre-rolls that have won them 2 Cannabis Cups thus far. Scott’s background is in real estate and finance, and he put together a strong team to execute their cannabis brand and vision. One unique aspect of Goldenseed is their Reg A fundraising offering aka crowdfunding. For as little as $100, investors can own a piece of Goldenseed and be a part of this story. Brandon and Scott dive deep into why they chose to use this fundraising option, their plans for building a true lifestyle brand, and why terpenes are more important than THC as the cannabis industry evolves. Learn all about how Scott transitioned from real estate to cannabis, how he built his dynamic team, and how c

On this week’s exciting new episode, Brandon chats with CEO Max Simon of Green Flower about the wild world of online cannabis education. Green Flower is the leader in online cannabis education and training with courses and certifications across the spectrum. You can learn everything from the fundamentals of cannabis, to how to deliver high quality patient care, the extraction process, how to be compliant, and the ins and outs of the CBD market. Green Flower was founded way back in 2014, and they’ve raised a warchest of $20 million to try and win the online cannabis education sector. Brandon and Max dive deep into how to build an audience, what he’s learned since he started this company 6 years ago, and why the future of cannabis education is brighter and more vibrant than ever. Learn all about Max’s personal story, Green Flower’s vision, and learn from one of the best minds in the industry. Tune in, listen up, and get acquainted with Max and Green Flower! Want to Support Independent Cannabis Media? Want to p

On this week’s awesome new episode, Brandon chats with CEO Blaine Hatab of Distru. Distru is another great company in the burgeoning cannabis software world. They deliver high quality seed to sale software solutions for licensed distributors and manufacturers. Their METRC compliant system has many features they’ve built including inventory management, a CRM, and the tools to keep your production and sales teams on the same schedule. Blaine and his small team have quickly built Distru into a regional powerhouse with customers across California. Brandon and Blaine dive deep into his managerial style and how he runs his team that is mostly remote, what it’s like being a young founder, and how the coronavirus has impacted his business and his customers in the last 2 quarters. Learn how Blaine and his team stay on top of industry changes, local and state regulations, and how they continue to raise capital and build out their team and product during the corona pandemic. Tune in, listen up, and get acquainted with B

On this week’s awesome new episode, Brandon chats with CEO Melissa Parker of Reed’s Remedies about the wild world of CBD and how to build a strong brand in a crowded space. Melissa came into this business, like many founders, from a point of personal passion and self-care. She dealt with and suffered from a number of health issues, and was creating her own formulations to self-medicate for over a year. After much trial and error, plus feedback from friends/family, Melissa launched Reed’s in 2018 to share her products with others. Learn how she built her suite of high-quality, unique products with a very small team. Her products include feelings and effects like “Sleep”, “Calm”, “Relief”, and even “Desire”. Reed’s products were also finalists at the Natural Products Expo in the CBD/HEMP product category. Brandon and Melissa dive deep into the staggering impact that COVID-19 has had on her business and her suppliers, the issues with bringing new products and marketing campaigns to light in this environment, and

On this week’s exciting new episode, Brandon chats with CEO Colton Griffin of Flourish Software about the ever-evolving world of seed to sale software in cannabis. Flourish helps operators across the cannabis supply chain manage their operations more efficiently and compliantly. Colton and his team began the Flourish journey about 3 years ago, and since then they’ve grown to over 30 employees with customers deployed across more than 15 different states. The market for cannabis software has shifted of late, with more industry consolidation, companies scaling to new states and countries, and a renewed focus on efficiency amidst the corona pandemic. Brandon and Colton dive deep into the impacts of corona on their business and their customers bottom-line. From lowering their burn rate to more remote implementations, Flourish has had to adjust to the new normal just like their customers. Learn why Flourish is still thriving, how the landscape of capital raising has shifted, and why the coronavirus pandemic won’t k

On this week’s awesome new episode, Brandon chats with CEO AC Braddock of Eden Labs about the world of extraction, the extreme growth of hemp, and how coronavirus is affecting their business. Eden Labs was started back in 1994, and they’re one of the pioneers of various extraction processes and methods. AC took over the reins as CEO in 2009, and grew Eden into the extraction powerhouse it is today. Learn how Eden helps a multitude of cannabis and hemp companies deliver safe and efficient extractions utilizing a variety of methods including, CO2 and ethanol. Brandon and AC also dive deep into the astronomical growth of hemp extraction and how Eden has repositioned itself to handle this booming new business since the Farm Bill. In addition, they are raising capital soon (their first outside raise!) and AC delves into how to educate investors and build their confidence in investing in a non-typical startup. Lastly, they discuss the endless industry issues created by the coronavirus, the lack of SBA loans and ban