Dankonomy Podcast Series

Dankonomy Today's Episode Featuring Antonio Javiniar from Webjoint   About Antonio Javiniar Antonio Javiniar is a Marketing and Social Media Strategist who currently operates as the Director of Marketing for WebJoint. As an academic, Antonio spent 4 years building grassroots campaigns, learning about navigating political structures, and studying the role media and content plays in building online and offline communities to push these campaigns forward. Before WebJoint, Antonio used these skills to lobby both the United States Congress and the California State Legislature, as well as drive the branding and social media branches for two successful media startups.   Antonio now uses these skills to build communities around personal and professional brands to establish emotional connections with their audiences.  He uses his extensive political knowledge to drive his marketing philosophy - at the end of the day a campaign manager telling you to vote for someone is no different from a marketer convincing you to buy into someone's brand.    In addition to his extensive branding and marketing experience, Antonio is a Los Angeles based rooftop and portrait photographer. On his free-time, Antonio is constantly testing new ways to go "viral" with his dog, Atticus, and implementing these strategies in marketing.    As a marketer, Antonio looks up to industry giants like Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk.   Antonio holds a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.   Antonio's Personal Development Purple Cow, by Seth Godin Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck, by Mark Manson  A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle Code of The Extraordinary Mind, by Vishen Lakhiani   Contact Antonio Email: Antonio@WebJoint.com IG: @Holamikoo   Contact WebJoint LinkedIn: @WebJoint Email: Contact@WebJoint.com   Learn More About the California Cannabis Awards Show Website: CaliforniaCannabisAwards.com IG: @CaliforniaCannabisAwards     

Today's Topic: EthoEx Prime & The Extraction Green Rush! Special Guest: Bryan Hull, CEO of EthoEx.   About EthoEx - Here at EthoEx™ Quality and Optimizing performance is key. We strive to lower your footprint, costs, and time of operation while eliminating bottle necks thus allowing growth and increased profitability. The EthoEx™ vision encompasses manufacturing of Scalable and Certified Automated Continuous Feed Cryogenic Ethanol Extraction Equipment, Equipment Training & Servicing, Research & Development, Licensed Engineering Peer Reviews, Wholesale Oil Resale, and In-house Consumer Products/Brands.   For More Information: Visit - EthoEx.com Follow on Instagram - @EthoEx     Please Subscribe 

Today's Topic: Arizona's Cannabis Market Special Guest: Doug Paysse About Doug: Doug is the Co-Founder of Industry Extracts in Arizona.     Please Subscribe 

Today's Topic: Job Opportunities In Cannabis Special Guest: Justinian Mason   About Justinian Mason: Justinian is the West Coast Business Development Manager at Vangst, the nation's leading talent and recruiting resource for the Cannabis Industry.  He is helping bridge the gap between the best people and the best companies in the industry.  As a Cannabis enthusiast and advocate, a 1st Generation American, and a Former Collegiate Athlete, Justinian works to ensure the Cannabis industry is growing in the right way!  Please Subscribe 

Today's Topic: Smokeless Flower? Special Guest, Alan Hoskins About Alan Hoskins - A true pioneer in the cannabis industry, during a time that pre-dated testing labs and when the primary method of extraction was blasting with butane.  While attending college in his early 20’s, Hoskins was presented with an opportunity to join a product development company, creating some of the first sublingual cannabis products to launch in the European market. Unfortunately adulterated cannabis was a gray area and most  “Coffee Shops” were limited to selling whole flower.  Although disappointing at the time, this laid the groundwork for something that would revolutionize the cannabis industry.    In early 2012 Alan and his team consulted with a Colorado manufacturer to develop the first cannabis infused gum.  It was during this time when he developed his non extracted method of activating cannabis. This process uses no chemicals, no solvents, and preserves the terpene and cannabinoid profile of the plant.  This new non extracted method would take another four years to perfect. With full legalization of cannabis on the horizon in California,  Alan and his team spent the next two years going through the licensing process and rebranding the company.  In early 2019 RA’ Flower Brands launched, a multi-use line of encapsulated cannabis products that are the first of their kind.    RA’ Flower is paving the way for whole flower, solvent-free, strain specific cannabis medicines that are created for medical and recreational consumers alike. Their patent-pending, micro-dehydration process is solvent-free and allows the activation of cannabis flower in its natural plant form. This non-extracted process preserves the natural healing properties of each strain specific product, giving the user a unique experience that is based on the terpene and cannabinoid profile of each flower strain, “Smokeless Flower.”   This is the 1st multi-use, vegan friendly capsule of its kind that the consumer can Swallow, Sprinkle, or Smoke.  RA’ Flower capsules provide the user with the option to swallow it in the traditional capsule form, open it up and sprinkle it onto their favorite foods, or they can open it up and smoke the active ingredient in a traditional bowl or blunt.    Alan Hoskins, RA’ Flower Brands Founder says: “We are Cannabis Connoisseurs who want nothing more than the purest, most effective, all-natural products that support healing and wellness. RA’ Flower products allow you to experience all of the health benefits of pure cannabis flower.  We handcraft our superior quality THC and CBD capsules in small batches, utilizing only premium, sun-grown cannabis flower, sourced from the Emerald Triangle.”    Please Subscribe   

We're Back!!! Dankonomy Season 2 Episode 11 About Tucky Blunt: A child of Yahweh, husband, father, hard worker, hustla, Alphonso (Tucky) Blunt Jr., is a true testament to walking your path.  The Co-owner of both Proud Papas clothing and Blunts + Moore dispensary, is a 5th generation Oakland native, that has opened the 1st dispensary under Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Program. While growing up in Oakland during the war on drugs era, he managed to stay out of trouble and maintain a 4.0 gpa and a full time job while in high school.  He was also using and selling cannabis.  Cannabis sales to him was another form of employment.  In 1999 while on an errand with his grandmother, she had him go to a dispensary, from that day forward his mission was to own one for himself, so he could sale cannabis legally.  He worked at and was a vendor for multiple bay area dispensaries from 1999-2004.  In 2003 he attempted to become an owner of a dispensary, and was told blacks would never own in this business.  In 2004 he was arrested for possession with the intent to sale, and given 10 years of felony probation with a 4 way search clause.  Still determined to learn more on the legal side, he attended and graduated from Oaksterdam University in 2008.   In true path formation, had he not been arrested, he would not have qualified for the equity program… Now as the 1st person to open a dispensary under Oakland’s Equity program, he is finally continuing on that path of ownership.  His goals and values are still spiritual and family driven.  With the help of his partner Bri Moore, they look to change the face of the cannabis industry, one location at a time.  Blunts + Moore opened its doors on November 29th, 2018 to a huge crowd, great food, and lifted spirits.  A native born son, selling cannabis legally in OAKLAND!!!  Please Subscribe 

Today's Topic - Mary Magazine w/Founder and CEO Adrian Farquharson Adrian Farquharson is often described as “wearing one too many hats,” from creative director to project manager to CEO of Fresh Media, Inc., which just so happens to be a lifestyle marketing firm based out of NYC. Fresh Media, Inc. is a full-service lifestyle marketing, promotions, and special events company that builds brand experiences for consumers through lifestyle, fashion, nightlife, and entertainment programs, and is the conduit between corporate and cool, integrating brands directly into elements that create and influence popular culture.Adrian also has an extensive background in the publishing industry, having worked on the advertising side of Mass Appeal and Esquire magazines. He has consulted on diverse brands, such as Adidas, Atlantic Records, Coca-Cola, Converse, Elle magazine, Esquire magazine, HBO, Sneaker Pimps, and Sony PlayStation. Adrian is currently the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Limité Magazine and partner to luxury men’s accessory brand, Chandon Lucién. Adrian’s DNA makeup = New York State of Mind + Born & Raised Brooklyn lifestyle + Buenos Aires frequent flyer miles. Follow Mary Magazine: IG - @TheMaryMag Website - Mary-Magazine.com  Please Subscribe 

 Today's Episode   Black Entrepreneurs In Cannabis  Ron Brandon Ockimey is the Chief of Staff and a founding member of Naturetrak, a compliance based seed to sale platform that allows you to track, trace, and pay. He played professional football for 7 years in National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL), and attended San Jose State University where he majored in Radio Television Film (RTVF). Ron Brandon is a cannabis entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He started cultivating commercial cannabis 8 years ago in Los Angeles. In 2015 he founded Kingston Royal, a cannabis management, consulting, and flower brand that specializes in indoor cannabis cultivation.  He is a member of the California Growers Association, and a founding member of the San Francisco Cannabis Licensing Group. Ron has managed and licensed over 200,000 square feet of indoor cannabis cultivation space, locally permitted 8 California cannabis businesses, and has brokered over 50mm dollars in wholesale cannabis product between 2017- 2018. Connect with Ron NatureTrak.com or Ron@NatureTrak.com KingstonRoyal.com or Ron@KingstonRoyal.com Follow on IG - RonBrandon_  Please Subscribe 

 Today's Topic   Branding Cannabis Part 2  Special Guest - Safon Floyd, CCO of EstroHaze Safon Floyd is co-founder and Chief Content Officer for EstroHaze. As CCO she curates, manages, writes, and edits exclusive content surrounding all things cannabis and multicultural empowerment. Prior to her role as CCO, Safon has had over a decade experience as a digital maven, writing, editing, and producing for esteemed national publications and non-profit organizations. In addition to EstroHaze, Safon is also founder of Rough Draft, In a movement highlighting visual and performing arts visual and performing arts through freestyle.  Please Subscribe 

 Today's Topic   Branding Cannabis  Maurice J. Sapp, known professionally as Mr. GL, is the content manager and celebrity host for Hip Hop Weekly Magazine. He is also The Brand Manager and designer for his brother, Marshawn Lynch’s, clothing brand, BeastMode Sportswear.  Growing up in Oakland Ca. Maurice was determined to achieve success outside of the street life that he grew up observing. He became the first in his family to graduate from college and began his career in marketing. After successfully climbing the corporate ladder GL decided to pursue more entrepreneurial opportunities.  He created a brand called Good Look and was given the persona of Mr. GL by his peers. GL would go on to create an entertainment go to resource, curating events across the country, building fashion & beauty brands, and brand consulting. Connect with Maurice: Instagram: @Mr_GL Email: Maurice@beastmode.com  Please Subscribe To Our Channel & Leave A Review 

 Today's Topics:   Baker Technology   Social Equity In Los Angeles   Branding Cannabis Through Events  Rico Tarver is California Market Manager overseeing all sales, marketing, and operational efforts for Baker Technologies- the cannabis industry’s leading CRM platform under the TILT Holdings umbrella. When he started with Baker, they had 4 dispensary partners in the state. They're currently represented in roughly 30% of the legal market.  Rico is a co-founder of the National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA). Efforts by NDICA have included advocacy surrounding nationwide implementation of social equity programs; expungement clinics for those wrongly targeted by the War on Drugs; and social platforms seeking to bridge the economic gap between black & brown operators and their white counterparts in the Cannabis industry. He has also been active in assisting the California Minority Alliance in LA and The Hood Incubator in Oakland with their local efforts. He will be a vital component in forming TILT's own recently announced diversity and inclusion division in 2019 helping bring educational and economic opportunities and assistance to operators and community outreach initiatives nationwide. Rico's well known on all sides of the cannabis industry throughout California. He's utilized Baker's platform successfully to co-produce many peer events as well as launching several of his own in 2018 under his own label, The Suave Life, LLC. His current independent projects include acting Los Angeles Founder for CannaGather (Launching February 5 2019); his monthly "CBD Sundays" Health & Wellness Series in Los Angeles; as well as a video podcast in pre-production in conjunction with MJ.com and HitsBlunt. Connect with Rico: Instagram - @BakerRico - @CBDSundays - @CannaGatherLA - @Try_Baker Facebook - @RicoBaker Podcast - @HitsBluntLive  Please Subscribe 

 Today's Topic:   Cannabis Regulations w/ Cannabis Law Expert, Sunshine Lencho    Tsion "Sunshine" Lencho is a cannabis industry executive with deep industry knowledge and know how. A speaker at industry conferences and past continuing legal education presenter, Ms. Lencho has a wide range of legal knowledge pertaining to cannabis, regulated markets and consumer trends from seed to sale. Ms. Lencho is co-founder of Supernova, an organization for women of color in the cannabis industry. She is formerly a member of the board of directors of the California Growers Association, and the Mayor's appointee to Oakland's Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Ms. Lencho has been asked to speak on various topics affecting the industry at business conferences including the International Cannabis Business Conference, Wine & Weed Symposium, Fast Company's Innovation Summit, and others. Ms. Lencho is a frequent editorial contributor to coverage of the industry by Black Enterprise, The Establishment, Vice, and Politico. To contact Sunshine: Hinman & Carmichael LLP TsionLencho.com  Social: LinkedIn - Tsion "Sunshine" Lencho    Please Subscribe 

 Today's Topic:   Cooking Fine Cuisine w/ Cannabis  Chef Matt Stockard is an experienced Executive Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. He's the founder of GanjaEats, CBDaily and a private chef to celebrities in sports and entertainment. Matthew has won numerous cooking events during his time as a Chef. He’s won BBQ awards, Cajun/Creole awards, and several other awards to date. His overseas experience is powerfully displayed in his finished culinary works. To connect with Chef Matt, click on the links below: Website (Catering): Chefmattcooks.com Instagram: @ChefMatt2.0 To Order CBD Products: CBDailyEats.com  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE   

 Today's topics include:   The Apothecarry   Raising Capital   Women In Cannabis  Whitney Beatty's newest venture, Apothecarry Brands, Inc. is a purveyor of luxury herb accouterments for the connoisseur. The company was selected for the first cohort of Canopy San Diego cannabis business accelerator, won the ArcView Groups 2017 Los Angeles pitch prize and was selected at the Fall 2017 Pipeline LA portfolio company. Apothecarry closed her seed round in 2017 and is currently seeing 100% YoY growth. To order an Apothecarry or follow Whitney Beatty click on the social links below: Instagram - @thehighmommylife LinkedIn - @whitneybeatty  Order The Apothecarry - https://www.theapothecarrycase.com    Remember To Subscribe 

Dankonomy's special guest, Erik Range, is the CEO of Art420 and Chair Board for Minorities for Medical Marijuana. As an advocate, Erik helped the 2017 Florida Legislative Session by leading the inclusion of “diversity language” in the bill to implement Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program. Please Subscribe

001 Episode of Dankonomy Special Guest, Khadijah Adams from C.E. Hutton 001 Episode touches on: Investing In Cannabis The Fear That's Holding The Black Community Back Criminal Justice Reform About Khadijah Adams: Cassondra R. Parker-Adams also known as "Khadijah" in the cannabis industry is originally from Sugar Land, Texas. She began investing in cannabis related companies both privately and publicly held and by late November 2014, she and a business partner formed MIPR, LLC, a cannabis consulting and investor relations company located in Aurora, Colorado. She served as the founder and senior managing partner for 3-1/2 years and was responsible for consulting and connecting accredited investors to viable investment opportunities within the industry. MIPR, LLC and MIPR Holdings, LLC were acquired in June 2017 by C. E. Hutton, LLC (Denver, Colorado) where Ms. Adams now serves as the vice president and chief operating officer. Together, C. E. Hutton and Ms. Adams founded The GreenStreet Academy, an online educational platform that teaches the basics of investing in the marijuana industry.  Ms. Adams is the co-author of The Minority Report and she speaks about investing in diversity; as well as the issues surrounding the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry. She is passionate about re-educating the communities most affected by the “War on Drugs” with the truth about cannabis, how and why it became illegal and the economic benefits of positioning as business owners, employees, and/or as investors early-on.  Ms. Adams sits on the board of the National Cannabis Chamber of Commerce (Denver Chapter); the Executive Committee of the Minority Business Council of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) – turned over to Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) in 2016; C. E. Hutton, LLC and The GreenStreet Academy. Ms. Adams sits on the Advisory Board of ezGreen. Contact Khadijah Adams - www.CEHutton.com or call 303-536-1640