The Ganjapreneur Podcast

Brian Applegarth is the founder of Applegarth Strategies, an agency that operates at the intersection of cannabis and travel. He's also the head of the Cannabis Travel Association, leads the Cannabis and Task Force for the California Travel Association and Destinations International, serves as an industry consultant, and holds a certification as a Ganjier cannabis sommelier—a man of many talents and extensive expertise. In this episode, host TG Branfalt connects with Applegarth to explore the evolving landscape of cannabis tourism, delve into the unique challenges and opportunities within the industry, and revisit how the landscape has transformed since Brian's last visit to the show.

This episode of The Ganjapreneur Podcast features Tara Rosenblum, an investigative reporter for News 12, who has recently released a compelling documentary titled "Cannabis Contest." The documentary offers an in-depth look at the social equity aspects of cannabis licensing in New York City, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of hopeful licensees within the evolving legal landscape -- including another previous guest on the show, Jeremy Rivera. With nearly two decades of investigative reporting experience in the New York City market, Tara explores the community dynamics and the critical issues affecting residents and aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode dives into the complexities of cannabis policy, personal journeys of license applicants, and the broader societal implications as cannabis goes from underground economy to regulated business.

The Ganjapreneur Podcast is back! In this episode, host TG Branfalt welcomes Jeremy Rivera, co-founder and CEO of Terp Bros, a dispensary in Astoria, Queens. Rivera, a beneficiary of New York’s Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) program, shares his journey from the legacy market and facing multiple cannabis convictions to launching his own licensed cannabis business. He goes into detail about the nuances of the CAURD program, the competitive landscape of New York’s cannabis market, and the distinctive approach Terp Bros has taken to distinguish itself amid a sea of dispensaries. He also provides first-hand insight into the entrepreneurial spirit driving New York’s developing legal cannabis industry and the ongoing efforts to rectify past injustices.

For decades, cannabis research in the U.S. was hindered by steep federal requirements, foot-dragging enforcement agencies, and an archaic rule limiting the source of research-grade cannabis to just one cultivator in Mississippi. But thanks to a lawsuit against the DEA by Dr. Sue Sisley MD, a doctor who spent years trying to get federal approval for her study, which sought to investigate the therapeutic effects of cannabis for veterans with PTSD, the path to legitimate cannabis research has never been more clear. Shane Pennington, the New York-based counsel for Vicente Sederberg LLP, was the attorney who worked pro bono with Dr. Sisley to see that lawsuit to fruition. In this podcast interview, our host TG Branfalt returns to discuss those developments with Shane as well as other significant rulings. Shane also discusses his background and experience from before he joined the cannabis cause, his advice for younger lawyers or law students who are interested in cannabis, and more. Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/legal-issues www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/dea www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/lawsuits www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/justice-department www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/usda For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/shane-pennington-suing-the-dea-to-unlock-cannabis-research/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

From transitioning out of a self-described "boring" career in finance to heading one of the East Coast's biggest multistate operators, to eventually moving to California to focus on team- and brand-building for Lowell Farms, few people have experience in the cannabis industry like George Allen. In the latest Ganjapreneur.com Podcast interview, George and our host TG Branfalt discuss George's exit from a Wall Street finance career to join the cannabis industry, his time as the President of Acreage Holdings (during which he approached the former Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner about endorsing the cannabis legalization movement), as well as the eventual transition from working for an MSO to joining up with the California-focused Lowell Farms. The interview also covers advice for building a strong team in the cannabis space, the differences between medical and recreational cannabis markets, the importance of being passionate about the industry, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/investing For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/george-allen-the-importance-of-team-building-in-cannabis-business/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Joseph Ori is co-founder of Six Labs, a Michigan-based manufacturer of craft cannabis products. With nearly one million medical cannabis caregivers licensed in the state, Michigan is an often undersung hub of cannabis culture, cultivation, and industry expertise. In a recent interview covering entrepreneurship and the Michigan marketplace, Joseph and our podcast host TG Branfalt discuss the thought process behind Joe's pivot to the cannabis space, his company's scientific approach to cannabis cultivation, and the advantages of working with a versatile team. This interview also covers Six Labs' brand-building process, their prioritization of experience-focused cannabis products, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/michigan www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/illinois www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/cultivation www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/licensing For a full transcript: Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

TJ Stouder is the founder and CEO of MyHi, which offers stir STIKs containing water-soluble and fast-acting THC powder designed for a truly convenient and sociable cannabis experience. As cannabis becomes more and more ubiquitous in social circles and even in public spaces, it's important for new cannabis products to collectively drive the industry's innovation and acceptance by more mainstream audiences. MyHi is especially in tune with that fact as a company and has dedicated a significant portion of its launch and brand identity to centering the conversation about social and convenient cannabis use. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast, our host TG Branfalt connects with MyHi's founder and CEO TJ Stouder to discuss the inspiration behind MyHi's patented stir STIKs, the benefits of being able to add its fast-acting and nano emulsified THC powder to any beverage, and how the product is changing perceptions of social cannabis use and the role cannabis should play in social drinking circles. The pair also discuss emerging cannabis markets and trends around the country, strategies for building a brand in the whirlwind cannabis industry, tips for entrepreneurs who are considering their own cannabis venture, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/edibles www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/marketing www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-use For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/tj-stouder-reimagining-cannabis-consumption-with-myhi/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Chris Ray is the general manager for The Tree House, a cannabis dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast, Chris joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss the early days of Alaska's cannabis marketplace, Chris' transition from working in cultivation to the retail side of the industry, and strategies for improving foot traffic and the overall cannabis retail experience. The interview also covers unique Alaskan cannabis industry experiences — like flying on commercial airlines while carrying tens of thousands of dollars worth of cannabis products, because sometimes that's the only option — and the benefits of getting to know your customer base on a more personal level. Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/alaska www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/dispensaries www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/retail www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/chris-ray-navigating-change-in-alaskas-cannabis-industry/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Keith Stephenson is the owner and founder of Purple Heart, the first Black-owned cannabis business to be licensed in the U.S. and the longest-running cannabis dispensary in Oakland, California. During the sweeping social justice protests last year, Purple Heart was hit by a series of burglaries that ultimately crippled the company — Keith is still working to build back his business. In this podcast interview, our host TG Branfalt asks Keith about entering the cannabis space in the 1990s and launching one of the country's very first licensed cannabis businesses. This interview also covers Oakland's groundbreaking social equity provisions (which were largely based on Keith's suggestions), the early days of cannabis testing, how to achieve longevity in the frequently volatile cannabis space, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/licensing www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/regulations www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-equity www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/taxes For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/keith-stephenson-legacy-and-longevity-in-the-volatile-cannabis-industry/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Jon O’Connor and Amy Cirincione O’Connor are the co-founders of Humboldt Social, which offers pro-cannabis lodging, dining, and event spaces. As cannabis reforms become more and more widespread, the traditional tourism industry has unfortunately been slow to accept the cannabis community. Even in Humboldt County, California — which is world-famous for its expert cannabis cultivators and cannabis-friendly climate — travelers can find it difficult to legally appreciate the region’s most archetypal crop. In our latest podcast episode, our host TG Branfalt interviews Jon and Amy, who co-founded Humboldt Social earlier this year. This podcast episode covers their company launch, the latest cannabis tourism trends as society emerges from COVID-19 restrictions, California’s limited opportunities for social use, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/tourism www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/emerald-triangle www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-use www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/normalization For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/jon-oconnor-amy-cirincione-oconnor-humboldt-cannabis-tourism/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Luxury cannabis products constitute a peculiar segment for the cannabis industry: where many consumers might scoff at what they consider an overpriced product, there are many others for whom the added charm (and promise of excellence) is worth the extra cost. To learn more about the growing market for luxury cannabis products, we turned to Sebastien Centner, co-founder of Hervé—a Toronto-based, French cuisine-inspired cannabis brand that currently sells its infused edibles in the Nevada cannabis marketplace. In this podcast interview, Sebastien joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss his jump from the hospitality industry to cannabis, what inspired the Hervé brand, launching the company's first product line of handcrafted THC-infused macarons, what attracted Hervé to the Nevada marketplace, the maturation of the edibles market, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/edibles www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/nevada www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/las-vegas www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/canada For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/sebastien-centner-luxury-cannabis-edibles/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Reginald Stanfield is the CEO and head horticulturist of JustinCredible Cultivation, a Massachusetts cannabis cultivator. To launch a successful cannabis cultivation facility, one requires a significant amount of planning, resources, and initiative. Launching during a worldwide pandemic, however, makes things infinitely harder but that was the unfortunate reality for Massachusetts-based JustinCredible Cultivation when they were finally approved to open last year. Reginald recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to discuss his entrepreneurial journey toward the cannabis space, the lessons he learned along the way, and stories from the founding and creation of JustinCredible Cultivation, which is the first minority-owned general business applicant to open a cannabis cultivation facility on the East Coast. This interview also covers securing investments, Reginald's tips for building a scrappy and effective C-suite team, what he looks for when hiring new employees, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/massachusetts www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/cultivation www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/investing www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/reginald-stanfield-roadmap-for-launching-a-successful-cannabis-cultivation-facility Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

With Arizona's recent switch to an adult-use market, cannabis enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and investors are also scrambling to learn as much as possible about the state's new cannabis opportunities. The Open Dør is an Arizona-based cannabis dispensary franchise that specializes in providing a comfort-focused and modern retail experience. In this podcast interview, our host TG Branfalt is joined by The Open Dør's CEO Kathryn Blackwell and COO Chelsea Mulligan to discuss their fateful meeting, translating mainstream franchising experience to the cannabis industry, and The Open Dør's emphasis on providing a clean, welcoming, and vibrant retail experience. They also discuss more broadly the advantages for entrepreneurs who choose to work with a cannabis dispensary franchise, the power of entrepreneurial determination, their advice for cannabis industry startups, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: http://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/arizona http://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/retail http://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/dispensaries http://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/kathryn-blackwell-chelsea-mulligan-the-advantages-of-dispensary-franchising/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: https://www.ganjapreneur.com

New Jersey's cannabis legalization bid was a long-sought and hard-fought victory, only achieved through the collaboration of advocates, lobbyists, and lawmakers. As President of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association — which works to promote jobs and growth in a sustainable, responsible cannabis industry — Edmund DeVeaux was closely attuned to the process. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, Edmund joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss his life and work as a cannabis industry lobbyist, New Jersey's exciting industry prospects, and his efforts to ensure fair and balanced cannabis industry opportunities for all. This interview also covers legalization in neighboring states including New York, the nature of political compromises, his advice for budding cannabis entrepreneurs, and more! (Note: This interview was recorded after the approval of cannabis legalization in New Jersey but before the governor officially signed the bill into law). Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/expungement/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/legalization/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/new-jersey/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-equity/ For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/edmund-deveaux-cannabis-business-opportunities-in-new-jersey/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Ryan Douglas is the author of the new book From Seed to Success: How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time, wherein he breaks down the process of starting and growing a successful cannabis cultivation business. Formerly the master grower for Tweed Inc., Ryan pivoted to cannabis industry consulting in 2016 and since then has gotten involved in scaling up the medical cannabis industry in Colombia with sights set on the international cannabis marketplace. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, Ryan describes how his years of experience in the horticulture industry growing flowers had made him uniquely qualified to run an industrial cannabis grow operation, tips for entrepreneurs who are considering a cannabis cultivation start-up, his predictions for the international medical cannabis marketplace, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/canada-cannabis/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/colombia/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/south-america/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/legal-growers/ For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/ryan-douglas-advice-for-planning-scaling-your-cannabis-cultivation-facility/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

John McLeod is the co-founder of Michigan-based Cloud Cannabis Co. — which operates brick-and-mortar cannabis retailers in Ann Arbor, Muskegon, and Traverse City — and a former police officer for the city of Detroit. In this podcast interview, John discusses how an on-duty leg injury ultimately opened his eyes to the effectiveness of cannabis medicine, how cannabis saved him from a plummet into opioid dependency, and the fateful founding of Cloud Cannabis Co., whose motto "Live Higher" embodies the company's vision of prioritizing patients over profits. John also talks about the need for more balanced representation in the cannabis industry, his former colleagues' reactions to him having launched a cannabis business, Michigan's rather recent transition into an adult-use marketplace, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/detroit/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/law-enforcement/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/michigan/ For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/john-mcleod-from-law-enforcement-to-cannabis-proponent/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Alvin Edwards is the founder of Fruits of Our Labor, which hires former prisoners to provide professional services; David Moss is the chief development officer for cannabis dispensary From the Earth. Together, they have created an equity-building partnership in the cannabis space. In this podcast interview, Alvin and David join our host TG Branfalt to discuss the strategic partnership between their organizations, wherein From the Earth dispensaries purchase and retail glassware made by Fruits of Our Labor; the project's social equity-driven goals; and the importance of driving the industry to focus on giving back to disenfranchised communities that were most heavily affected by the destructive drug war. Their interview covers Alvin's journey as a young entrepreneur, David's insistence on centering philanthropy as a core value for his business, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/maryland/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/michigan/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-equity/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/social-justice/ For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/alvin-edwards-david-moss-equity-building-partnerships-in-cannabis/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Elliot Lewis is the owner and founder of Catalyst Cannabis Co., a competitive chain of cannabis retailers in Southern California. As an entrepreneur, Elliot lives for — and loves — the competition of business. For the latest Ganjapreneur.com Podcast episode, he joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss the business philosophy that drives Catalyst Cannabis Co. and the exhilaration of pursuing and winning a new retail license in So-Cal's limited, competitive marketplace. This interview also covers the company's history, their industry "bad boy" reputation, how they manage to compete with MSOs and other brands with major investor backing despite having a significantly smaller war chest, and more. Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/california/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/retail www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/dispensaries www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/entrepreneurs For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/elliot-lewis-competing-against-cannabis-venture-capital-in-southern-california/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Zappy Zapolin is the filmmaker and activist behind The Reality of Truth, a documentary that follows Hollywood movie star Michelle Rodriguez and several of her friends through a journey of personal discovery fueled by psychedelics. Before finding success as a filmmaker, Zappy was a pioneering entrepreneur and domain name trader during the 1990s. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, Zappy joins our host TG Branfalt to discuss the resurgence of psychedelics in American politics and culture, drug decriminalization developments from last November's election, and the latest medicinal discoveries related to psychedelic substances including ketamine, psilocybin, and cannabis. The conversation also covers Zappy's transition from an early digital era pioneer to an activist filmmaker, how psychedelics can help society recover from the collective trauma caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and more! Topics covered in this podcast: www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/coronavirus/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/education/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/medicine/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/psychedelics/ www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/ptsd/ For a full transcript: www.ganjapreneur.com/zappy-zapolin-the-american-psychedelic-resurgence/ Subscribe to our newsletter: www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: www.ganjapreneur.com

Bob Eschino and Derek Cumings are co-founders of Medically Correct, a Colorado-based cannabis edibles firm that was founded in 2010. In this episode of the Ganjapreneur.com Podcast, Bob (who is also the company's president) and Derek join our host TG Branfalt to discuss their various cannabis edibles brands, the early years of Colorado's cannabis industry, and how they helped shape cannabis regulations in Colorado and (as other states came online) beyond. Tune in to hear about the trials and difficulties that led to the company's founding; how a strong work ethic, an ever-present emphasis on compliance, and a continued focus on cannabis as medicine has driven their success; and more! Topics covered in this podcast: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/colorado/ https://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/cannabis-infused-edibles/ https://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/medicine/ https://www.ganjapreneur.com/topic/regulations/ For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/bob-eschino-derek-cumings-building-a-cannabis-edibles-empire/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/subscribe/ Follow us on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ganjapreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ganjapreneur LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/linkedin_gjpr Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/ganjapreneur YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/ganjapreneur Visit our homepage: https://www.ganjapreneur.com