By Sarah Nilsen & Bob Finigan
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
As a multibillion dollar, unregulated industry, CBD requires massive consumer education. Not to worry, we’ve gotten covered! This week Sarah Nilsen of Green Compass Global joins Jenn to talk all things CBD. From understanding the label and how much CBD we're really getting to reviewing the certificate of analysis and the differences between tinctures, gummy, topicals and more, you won't want to miss out. Your hottest CBD questions answered!
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• Welcome back & check out Jenn's new website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/
• Intro today's topic & meet Sarah Nilsen of Green Compass Global
• Difference between marijuana, hemp and CBD
• The Farm Bill passed in December 2018
• The endocannabinoid system
• Most cells have a cannabinoid receptor
• Regulates physiological processes
• Common symptoms where people are turning to CBD
• Pain, sleep, mood,
• Finding supporting documentation for how CBD might support your health/healing/relief
• Hurdles to overcome when you want to try CBD
• The growing and use of CBD in China & what it means for your CBD product
• Choosing your CBD
• The source
• The Certificate of Analysis, QR code
• Verifying THC content, CBD content
• Gels, topicals, tinctures, gummies, bug spray - when & why for each delivery method & efficacy
• Water soluble
• Carrier oil
• Nano emulsion process
• Spot treatment vs root cause treatment
• Dosage
• Journal/log what you notice
• Reading the bottle - you have to do the math
• The impact of the delivery method
• Final thought from Sarah
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Become a Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/
Connect with us! FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Saladwithasideoffriespodcast/
Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425796548337541/?source_id=106170164116085
Sarah's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Does-This-Book-cares-anyway/dp/1603860835
Rob Sperry has been recognized by top publication, Business For Home, as the #1 trainer for 2017 in the network marketing industry. Rob speaks about his journey and how he came to host some of the most prestigious mastermind retreats in the network marketing profession. Network marketing isn’t a ‘get-rich-quick’ opportunity; Rob explains how it works and the power in shifting your perspective. In this episode, we focus on social media and how it can be your greatest strength or your greatest weakness. Tune in as we talk about the importance of human connection and the most powerful lesson Rob has learned on his journey so far!
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Website
www.robsperry.com
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Rob Sperry has been recognized by top publication, Business For Home, as the #1 trainer for 2017 in the network marketing industry. In his first year in the industry, he reached the highest level in a multi-billion dollar company.
Conquering new heights Sperry became the co-creator of mynt. Mynt was a spin-off from a $3 billion dollar company (total sales) and launched with a million dollars in sales, in just the first month.
After the success of mynt, Sperry was instrumental in bringing two top companies together, thus creating one of the largest mergers in the network marketing industry.
Due to his expertise, he has been featured in national and international books, podcasts, blogs, articles, and magazines specific to finding success in network marketing. Rob has spoken in 18 countries in the last few years and is a 5x author. His podcast has been listened to by 118 countries.
He now spends his time traveling the world speaking, training, writing books, and hosting some of the most prestigious mastermind retreats in the network marketing profession.
Dr. Lam has been in clinical practice for over 11 years and has a very strong interest in the potential health implications of cannabinoids. In this episode, Dr. Lam reveals how he got interested in studying the plant and really believing in the value of its benefits. Cannabinoids can have various effects on the body; so, Dr. Lam dives deep into how they work with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Dr. Lam also describes the differences between THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN. Tune in as we chat about the research behind marijuana and why you should do your homework when it comes to CBD treatments!
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Cannabinoids can have different effects on the body. They helps our cells communicate with each other and some have been associated with lowering inflammation and pain.
Cannflavin A and B have 30 times greater anti-inflammatory effects per gram than traditional prescription drugs.
THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN are essentially cannabinoids that are found within the cannabis plant.
CBG is the mother of all cannabinoids. It can decrease inflammation, has good antioxidant effects, and is excellent for skin care.
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Dr. Lam’s Website
https://www.drlamcoaching.com/
Dr. Lam on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/doctormlam
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Dr. Lam grew up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and performed his undergraduate studies as well as medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing his anesthesia residency at Mr. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, he attended pain fellowship at the Tri-Institute Program in New York City. This included training at Weill Comeli Presbyterian Hospital for Special Surgery, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering.
Upon completing his fellowship training he came back to North Carolina and is a partner at Carolina Pain and Spine in Raleigh. He has been in clinical practice for over 11 years and has a very strong interest in the potential health implications of cannabinoids. He feels that we are only scratching the surface when it comes to the benefits of the cannabis plant. He is excited to have finally found a farm-to-family company, run by the right people with a strong mission statement.
Jenn Trepeck is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant. First, Jenn talks about why she left the world of Wall Street to pursue her passion for fitness, wellness, and nutrition. Jenn dives into the ways in which she helps her clients with weight management, stress, sleep, and energy. Then, Jenn jumps into the problems going on with the supplement industry. Tune in as Jenn gives tips for buying supplements and how you can instantly boost your immune system!
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• A win from the pandemic is that people are starting to notice the importance of their health.
• You can’t supplement against questionable lifestyle choices.
• Health is not the lack of disease; health is vitality and energy.
• Proprietary blends are a massive red flag for supplements; you need to know what is in the blend.
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Jenn’s Website
https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/
Link: https://bit.ly/jenn4gttroi
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Jenn Trepeck is described as a “force of nature" in the wellness space. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster and Business Consultant. After graduating from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Jenn founded Better Life Now LLC while working full time in hedge funds. After over a decade of coaching clients, Jenn started Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast to help pay it forward and reach a larger audience to teach the nutrition education we are all supposed to know but no one ever taught us.
Jenn implements revenue generating wellness programs in doctors' offices, salons and spas to further expand impact and help change the state of healthcare as a Certified Transitions Lifestyle Coach and Consultant with nutraMetrix Custom Health Solutions. When not hunkered-down at home during a pandemic, Jenn is typically working out at Physique57, discovering hidden gem restaurants in NYC or traveling to spend time with friends and family.
In this episode, we meet Cheryl Rigdon who is the creator of Spatty and the owner of Rigdon Creative Solutions, LLC. Cheryl speaks about her background and the inspiration behind her product, the Spatty. Cheryl was lucky enough to make it on Shark Tank and although she didn’t secure a deal with any of the sharks, the experience did result in a mentor relationship with Daymond John! We chat about how she got the opportunity to be on Shark Tank and what life was like after her big TV appearance. Later, we talk about navigating obstacles on your entrepreneurial journey, and Cheryl advises aspiring inventors.
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Spatty
https://thespatty.com
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Cheryl Rigdon is the creator of Spatty and the owner of Rigdon Creative Solutions, LLC. Cheryl has a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and an Undergraduate Degree in Special Education. Before Cheryl invented Spatty and founded Rigdon Creative Solutions, LLC she worked full time as a Speech and Language Pathologist and she continued working full time as a Speech and Language Pathologist while running her Spatty business for a few years. Cheryl now works full-time running Spatty.
Cheryl has always been a problem-solver, and when she got annoyed by not being able to access the product at the bottom of her expensive bottles of makeup and lotion, she came up with a solution. That solution was Spatty. After creating the perfect tool for her dilemma to get every last drop of her foundation she decided that the same tool, only bigger, could be used in the kitchen, garage, and throughout the home, so the Spatty family of tools was born. There is a Spatty for every need (Beauty, Kitchen, Crafting, Home/Auto).
Spatty has been featured on Shark Tank, Good Morning America, The View, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Glamour, Allure, Women’s World, Buzz Feed, Forbes, and many others!
Cheryl made a deal with Daymond John on Shark Tank on a never seen episode! Daymond and his team have been amazing people to work with!
Cheryl has revolutionized the spatula industry selling Spatties in Walmart, CVS, Albertson’s, Giant Eagle, Bed Bath and Beyond, and others. The Spatty is the number one selling spatula on Amazon. Over 1.3 million Spatties sold! Spatty is quickly becoming a staple item in everyone’s homes. When Cheryl is not working on Spatty she loves to spend time with her husband and two young daughters!
In this episode, join us for our interview with Kevin Thompson. Kevin Thompson is a proud husband, father of four, and founding member of Thompson Burton, PLLC. He has been a practicing attorney for 16 years, with a niche in multi-level marketing. Also in a prior life, Kevin was an accomplished track athlete at the University of Tennessee, where he developed the groundwork for his views on success and mindset. In this episode, we talk about the changing market and how the abundance of information and products affects the market. Kevin shares why you need to find ways to accelerate your business and increase income. Sit back, relax and enjoy our informative interview with Kevin!
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https://thompsonburton.com/mlmattorney/category/mlm-attorney/
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Kevin Thompson is an MLM attorney, proud husband, father of four, and a founding member of Thompson Burton PLLC. Named “Supplier of the Year” in 2014 by the Association of Multilevel Marketing, Kevin Thompson has extensive experience to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses on secure legal footing. Thompson serves a broad spectrum in the industry, spanning from early-stage startups to Wall Street hedge fund analysts. As seen recently on Bloomberg TV with Steve Forbes, Thompson is a thought-leader in the network marketing industry.
In a prior life, Kevin was an accomplished track athlete at the University of Tennessee, garnering all-American honors in the decathlon. Kevin developed his passion for direct sales as an Amway distributor, selling energy drinks and doing anything possible to earn extra cash while in school. With his competitive nature, Thompson was drawn to the world of working with young network marketing companies trying to make a difference selling superior products and services through networks of people. As a DSA supplier member, Kevin Thompson is actively involved to help steer the industry into a promising future. He has served as a keynote speaker for clients all across the world.
While Thompson appreciates working with great companies selling incredible products, he’s pragmatic enough to realize that the industry needs improvement. Thompson has been instrumental in leading several efforts to improve the network marketing industry from the inside out. These measures include the passing of state legislation regarding anti-pyramid rules, publicly denouncing inventory loading practices, conferring with multiple trade association boards to steer policy and educating the community on best practices.
Prior to starting his law practice, Kevin gained valuable experience while serving as Chief Counsel for Signature Management Team, LLC, also known as Team. Team is one of the largest providers of sales aids for distributors in the network marketing industry. While at Team, Kevin worked closely with Amway and MonaVie’s compliance departments to ensure Team’s marketing materials passed regulatory review. Also during his tenure at Team, Kevin helped guide the company through commercial litigation with Amway. He has the experience, knowledge, connections and tools necessary to help entrepreneurs securely launch their businesses.
Do you know what is in what we are feeding ourselves, and our children? In today’s episode, we’re talking with Sterling Cook, the CEO of Green Compass Global and a proponent for the North Carolina Hemp Pilot program. Sterling has always had a passion for agriculture which led him to uncover the truth about the number of chemicals that are used in agriculture fields across the US. Tune in to learn why Sterling takes pride in Green Compass Global growing and formulating completely USDA organic hemp and CBD products, along with what you need to know and look for before going to the grocery store to keep your family safe from toxic chemicals.
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Sterling brings a diverse background in various leadership roles within the agriculture and financial services sectors. His most current role was that of chief restructuring officer for one of the largest sweet potato distributors in the world. He also spent six years as CFO in the produce industry, assessing organizational performance and guiding long-term strategy. Sterling has extensive knowledge in the areas of financial reporting and analysis, risk management and business development, human resources, accounting and administration, and overseeing a large-scale corporate farm operation. He’s also held various positions with Wachovia Bank, Citi Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Wells Fargo Advisors.
Sterling has been a proponent for the North Carolina Hemp Pilot program since its inception and is excited about the future of what hemp will bring to the state. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and also holds a North Carolina Real Estate License. He enjoys being active in both his local business and alumni communities.
In today’s episode, we’re talking with Stephanie Webb, a trained Herbalist and Clinical Aromatherapist, about the safe ways to use essential oils in everyday life, but also for certain health issues. Some say that Americans spend more money on pharmaceuticals than any other country in the world. However, America is the sickest country in the world. Can alternative medicine help fix the root problem? Tune in to increase your essential knowledge on essential oils and alternative options as natural remedies!
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Stephanie became interested in Essential Oils and Herbalism due to the desire to have knowledge of how to treat her family safely and naturally. She is a trained Herbalist and Clinical Aromatherapist with a passion for helping people reach their full potential either on a personal level with lifestyle changes or helping her clients develop a new product.
Stephanie is always seeking new research in the usage of Essential Oils in a therapeutic health setting, by continuing to research and teach others on the healing potential of plant oils, extracts and herbal medicine. Essential Oils have been part of Stephanie's life for 25 years but in the last 15 years she has been using Essential Oils and herbs for true whole-body wellness.
Natural Options Aromatherapy - Studied Clinical Aromatherapy
The School For Aromatic Studies - Studied French Aromatic Medicine
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine - Studied Herbal Medicine
NY Institute of Aromatherapy - Aromatic Teacher Training L1
Naturopathic CE - Studied Pharmacokinetics
LabAroma - Studied Cannabis Chemistry
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Website: https://www.stephaniewebbconsulting.com/
In this episode, Sarah interviews her co-host Bob about his decades of experience in marketing and brand strategy. His consumer experience working within different product industries, including those in the health and wellness space give him insight into the current world of social media and social commerce surrounding the CBD and Hemp industry. Sarah and Bob discuss what consumers are dealing with right now and how things have changed in the last 10-15 years. Tune in as Bob and Sarah discuss how to navigate creating an authentic business opportunity with products that can be trusted online.
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The Experience Economy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Economy-Updated-Joseph-Pine/dp/1422161978
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast, Getting to the Root of It, with Sarah and Bob. If you look around you, CBD is everywhere, but how much do you know about it? Getting to the Root of It is filling a much-needed void. Sarah and Bob explain how they plan on using this podcast to unearth what's true in the hemp/CBD industry. Also, Sarah describes how the average consumer is vulnerable to marketing, pricing, and getting bad CBD. Tune in as Bob and Sarah reveal things that most people don't know about them.
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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.