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Opportunity Zones with Tim McGraw, Canna-Hub CEO and Founder. Opportunity Zones are an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Localities qualify as Opportunity Zones if they have been nominated for that designation by the state and that nomination has been certified by the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury via his delegation of authority to the Internal Revenue Service. Roughly 8,700 communities, or 12 percent of all U.S. census tracts, have been approved as Opportunity Zones since the law went into effect on January 1, 2018.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State with John Gorst, CEO of Ionic Brands. We talk to the CEO of the number one premium luxury cannabis oil and vape company in Washington State and they are expanding rapidly. John Gorst has been chairman and CEO of IONIC since 2017. Over a 29-year career prior to IONIC he built, led and sold four technology companies with market values up to $600 million. Gorst, as the largest early investor in IONIC, has led its growth into Washington's leading vape company.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Expansive and closed loop ecosystem in cannabis with James Pakulis, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransCanna Holdings Inc. Today we talk to a pioneer of the cannabis industry and one of the most knowledgeable and successful players in the state of California. Mr. Pakulis has three decades of experience working with public and private entrepreneurial companies in a variety of emerging and high growth sectors. He was formerly the President and a Director of Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc., (CSE: LDS, OTCQB: LDSYF) a vertically integrated cannabis related entity operating in California.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands with Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding. we talk to a marketing professional with more than 25 years of experience in branding, advertising, market research and more. She is now focused on helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Jennifer grew up working in her family’s regionally-famous Polish Sausage business learning early-on the power of a brand that forms emotional connections with its customers. Her career journey included retail operations and merchandising at 7-Eleven, a focus on PR on a military base in Japan, and a number of years branding businesses at advertising agencies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cannabis Viking with Steve Gormley, CEO & Board Director for International Cannabrands. Today we speak with a 20-year veteran in international business who is often referred to as The Cannabis Viking. We’re going to talk about the growing trend toward US-Canada cross border consolidation in the cannabis industry. The Company's business model is to generate revenue from cannabis cultivation, brands ranging from flower to edibles and from THC to CBD, oil extraction, ancillary products and apparel in the United States.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD with Brian Baum, CEO CANNOVIA. Welcome to Blunt Business, this episode we talk to the President of a brand new company. For the many people choosing a more organic, holistic approach to their health, beauty and overall wellness, CBD has become the answer. CANNOVIA's mission is to educate consumers on the natural benefits of CBD and deliver these benefits through the development of appealing, effective and easy to use products that fit all lifestyles. Brian works across all areas of Cannovia on corporate strategy and development.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis with Doug Poretz, High Growth Communications. Doug is here to tell us about High Growth Communications, an agency with a full suite of communications services exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis. The cannabis industry has mass appeal and political clout as it walks the corridors of power, and can now call on a newly formed integrated communications agency to help gain market share, while also navigating the regulatory environment that is taking shape.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry with Andrea Brooks, CEO, and co-founder of SAVA. Today, we talk to the founders of a LGBTQ+ woman-founded, Bay Area-based company that supports woman-owned businesses. Sava has partnered with some of the greatest brands in cannabis with the plan of bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cutting edge technology in cannabis with Dr. John Oram, CEO/Founder of NUG. Today we are joined by Dr. John Oram of NUG Inc. NUG is an Oakland-based, vertically-integrated cannabis company with strong historical growth and performance. From its cutting edge technology to its award-winning products and dedication to community involvement, the company is comprised of true creators, innovators, and pioneers, taking pride in their craft in an organic and efficient style that sets the industrywide standard from seed to sale.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FDA Hemp Bill Implementation Roundtable with Michelle Lee Flores, Esq., Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, and Joy Beckerman. The Food and Drug Law Institute reported that The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) marked a watershed in the regulation of cannabis in the United States. While the crop remains highly regulated, the law makes hemp production and distribution legal under federal law and establishes a framework of shared oversight by federal, state, and Indian tribe authorities. The 2018 Farm Bill permits the interstate transfer of hemp products for commercial or other purposes, and it requires compliance with a state, tribal, or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan for hemp production. Recently the FDA held a meeting that was supposed to address critical questions regarding the federal regulation of hemp when used in products regulated by FDA, such as the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in foods and dietary supplements.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https:

A solution to control devices through an application with Seedo CEO Zohar Levy. Today, we speak with the CEO of a high-tech company providing the world's first fully automated and controlled indoor growing machines for the pesticide-free cannabis and agricultural markets. Seedo Corp. designs and develops electronic technology solutions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Helping connect cannabis merchants with Ken Ramirez, CEO, and Co-Founder of Alt Thirty-Six. Today we talk about digital payments and compliance helping connect cannabis merchants with vendors, suppliers, and consumers by settling transactions in real-time. As a distinguished academic, Ken is in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Business Administration. His dissertation research focuses on payment transaction strategies that will expose a major source of profit leakage and operational inefficiencies for US firms across all industries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A real power broker in the Cannabis industry with Steve White, CEO, Harvest Health and Recreation. Today we talk to a real power broker in the Cannabis industry, the CEO of one of the largest multi-state operators in the USA. Harvest Health and Recreation closed on a definitive agreement to buy Verano Holdings for $850 million in an all-stock deal, marking the largest US cannabis deal to date.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States with Michael Yorke, Director, and CEO of CROP Infrastructure Corp. Today we talk with the owners of the largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States. Mr. Yorke began his career in the financial sector with the Royal Bank of Canada in 2001. He subsequently served as an active trader and value investor for the last 14 years. He went on to provide consulting services to several publicly traded companies in addition to organizing capital market events with On-Page Media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts with Sam Jurist, CEO & Co-Founder, SHO Products. Today we talk about the future of DIY cannabis extraction technology with the CEO of an LA-based company focused on building industry-leading technology in solventless extraction. Solventless extractions are considered to be the most enjoyable, highest quality, and the most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts. Even better, all the solventless extraction techniques can be performed at home with relative ease.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world with Aaron Riley, CEO of CannaSafe. Today we talk with the CEO of the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world, and the #1 accredited cannabis testing lab in California. CannaSafe was the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world. CannaSafe has established itself as one of the most trusted names in safe cannabis. Being the first accredited Cannabis lab in the world has its advantages, also being chosen by High Times is also an honor we don’t take lightly. CannaSafe was the first accredited lab in Cannabis. In 2012 CannaSafe received ISO 17025 Accreditation. CannaSafe prides itself on providing quality, value, and integrity-based testing to businesses and consumers for verifiable and safe Cannabis consumption. CannaSafe Analytics is committed to defining consumer safety and quality assurance standards for the cannabis industry. We are a full-service testing laboratory offering a one-stop solution where cannabis cultivators and distributors can ensur

The Ultimate Guide to Marijuana Use and Insurance for 2019 with Nick DiUlio, an analyst for insuranceQuotes.com. The past decade has been undeniably transformative for U.S. marijuana laws. Not since the era of Prohibition has the United States wrestled so broadly and intensely with the cultural, judicial, and economic implications of legalizing a formerly illegal substance. And while the push to reform state marijuana laws continues sweeping the country with unambiguous fervor a late-2018 Gallup poll showed 64 percent of Americans favor legalization many questions and complications remain.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The emergence of VR technology in the cannabis industry with Michael Chandler from Third Eye Visuals. Today on this episode we’re going to learn about 3-dimensional virtual tours, allowing customers to come right into a business' space from the comfort of their own home or mobile device. My guest creates models of dispensaries or any other type of space to show off online in what is explained as a very unique marketing use. Third Eye Visuals was created with the idea that emerging technology within the field of photography and video isn’t being used to its full potential. Being able to show off an event or destination is great! But with the emergence of VR technology, it’s now possible to enjoy such experiences on a more personal level. 3D Models allow his business to make an emotional connection between your brand and audience. Customers can now tour the facilities from the comfort of their own device and in immersive VR, allowing them to learn more about your brand and culture along the way.Advertising

One of the fastest growing CannaTech companies with Jeffrey Harris, CEO and Founder of Springbig. Today, we learn about an innovator in loyalty marketing technology, who recently announced that it reached a five million customer milestone, establishing the company as one of the fastest growing CannaTech companies in the cannabis industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The new out of state patient program with HEALTH Executive Director Pedro Haro. Hawai’i is now allowing visitors to access the state’s world-class medical cannabis program, and online registration is officially open for out of state patients to apply for medical cannabis cards in advance of their trip to paradise. Here to talk about the new out of state patient program is Pedro Haro, Executive Director of the state’s trade association for licensed dispensaries (HEALTH aka Hawai’i Educational Association for Therapeutic Healthcare).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy