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Blunt Business

Dispensing Cannabis business knowledge beyond a million square feet of cultivation space. Blunt Business will navigate the challenges and opportunities of one of the most profitable industries on earth. Join us each episode to hear our weekly round tables and interviews with industry professionals.

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46:29

Innovative Hemp And Cannabis Corporation

Blunt Business ·

2019/08/21

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation with Robert Coale, Board of Directors, Marijuana Company of America. This episode we talk to a board member of an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation. Marijuana Company of America Completes Agreement for Cannabis Extraction, Distribution and Delivery Licenses. MCOA has officially acquired a 20% ownership interest in Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE). NPE owns both state and city licenses for volatile manufacturing, distribution and retail

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35:39

Number One Premium Vape Pen Brand In California

Blunt Business ·

2019/08/09

Number one premium vape pen brand in California with Allison Luvera Head of Marketing at Kurvana. The number one premium vape pen brand in California unveiled new product innovations including a full-spectrum CBD line, disposables, and new hardware technology. My guest is a Luxury industry expert with 12+ years of experience developing and implementing impactful omnichannel sales and marketing strategies in partnership with the world's most powerful brands. Kurvana is setting itself apart from

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46:35

The Largest Legal Cannabis Market

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/31

The largest legal cannabis market with Adam Coates, Chief Commercial Officer at WestLeaf. North America will become the largest legal cannabis market, worth $47.3B by 2027 -- emerging at the forefront of that growth. This vertically integrated cannabis retailer has had a flurry of M&A and retail expansion news and continues to cement its position as a leader in the market. Westleaf is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on innovative retail experiences and engaging cannabis brands

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30:09

The Maybach of Marijuana with Nishant Reddy

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2019/07/31

The Maybach of marijuana with Nishant Reddy Founder & Managing Partner NMR Capital & Founder and Managing Partner Satya Capital/ CEO and Co-Founder of A Golden State. We talk about a company that is providing customers with “the most expensive cannabis flower on the market.” A Green Entrepreneur article proclaimed “At $80 per an eighth of a jar, A Golden State is like the Maybach of marijuana.” Him and his partner, master cultivator Robert Masterson “wanted to create a company that would be

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35:02

Sustainability-Driven Cannabis Technology And Design...

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/31

Sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company with BJ Carretta, Head of Marketing at Omura. This episode we talk about this sustainability-driven cannabis technology and design company who claims that their new vaporizer will change the way users consume marijuana forever. Omura introduces a proprietary “heat-not-burn” technology which strikes the delicate balance of heating the whole flower without burning it. This is said to combine the innovative benefits of vaping with the ritual

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33:26

A Multi-State Cannabis Brands, Distribution And...

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/24

A multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform with Edward Fields, CEO of DionyMed Brands. Today we talk to the CEO of a multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and delivery platform, with the ability to serve the cannabis markets through two efficient distribution platforms & they produce a wide variety of brands and products and sell both direct to consumer (delivering their own products in certain markets) as well as to dispensaries.Advertising Inquiries:

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39:45

Opportunity Zones With Tim McGraw, Canna-Hub CEO And...

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/24

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

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46:54

Will Illinois Be The Next Big Market For Cannabis

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/24

Will Illinois be the next big market for Cannabis with Jonathan Loiterman, Chairman & CEO at Green Star Growing, LLC. Today we talk about what many of the cannabis markets are keeping their eyes on. My guest is an Oregon-licensed cannabis grower, processor, and wholesale who firmly supports cannabis legalization and social justice in Illinois, but sees major flaws in this approach. He’s been following this story closely. Prior to Green Star, he was an attorney for nearly a decade for the Chicago

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36:42

The Number One Premium Luxury Cannabis Oil In...

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/24

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

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32:52

Helping Cannabis Businesses Develop Their Unique Brands

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/17

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

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47:36

The Cannabis Viking

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/17

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

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38:16

Expansive And Closed Loop Ecosystem In Cannabis

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/17

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.,

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52:31

Exclusively Creating New Brand Leaders In Cannabis

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/10

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

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39:32

Educate Consumers On The Natural Benefits Of CBD

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/10

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

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38:03

Bringing Female Entrepreneurs Together In The...

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/07

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

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34:59

Cutting Edge Technology In Cannabis

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/03

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

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58:30

FDA Hemp Bill Implementation Roundtable

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/01

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

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38:41

A Solution To Control Devices Through An Application

Blunt Business ·

2019/07/01

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

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31:05

A Real Power Broker In The Cannabis Industry

Blunt Business ·

2019/06/26

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

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30:11

Helping Connect Cannabis Merchants

Blunt Business ·

2019/06/26

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

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