Startup Stoners

Startup Stoners is out with another, one-of-a-kind episode with the leaders of ECO Cannabis, Kevin Ahaesy and Elise McRoberts. ECO Cannabis is a new luxury dispensary that just opened in Oakland, CA, that offers a truly unique, approachable and curated experience for the “cannasseur” and “canna-curious” alike. What really sets ECO apart is its commitment to supporting the local community through its employment practices: 100 percent of ECO Cannabis employees are Oakland residents, and 50 percent were previously incarcerated. These hiring standards are in line with the City of Oakland’s groundbreaking Equity Permit Program, which aims to help Oakland residents who have been victimized in the war on drugs.

Kevin and Elise share their personal and career journeys to bring ECO to where it is today, including:

-Social impact that is being done in cannabis industry vs other industries

-What is needed to make a successful dispensary during such competitive times

-Importance for entrepreneurs to stay positive and persistent

-Kevin’s path from GE, Oracle, Real Estate to Cannabis

-Elise’s path from music business (working with Dead and Company) to becoming a judge for High Times in Amsterdam.

You can find ECO Cannabis at https://ecocannabis.net/

Startup Stoners is back with Jeff Riman, founder of King Kanine. Jeff is leading the CBD pet industry to new heights and has an unbelievable background that even includes launching an apparel business with the help of Jersey Shore. He is now following his passion helping pets across the globe and even starting a non-profit to give back to your furry friends. Some of the topics covered include:

-CBD and how it can help your pet

-White label CBD cautions

-Marketing/branding a CBD business

-Difference between chasing money and following your passion

One of the most helpful tips was Jeff’s metaphor of the joy of waiting for the wave versus riding the wave itself. Enjoy the journey. Jeff is an incredible entrepreneur and his company King Kanine has been covered by NBC, ABC, CBS, High Times, just to name a few.

On this fantastic episode of Startup Stoners, we present to you an incredible, energetic, and passionate entrepreneur, Art Abrahamian. Art is the founder of http://www.webjoint.com, one of the cannabis industry’s leading delivery platforms. We speak with Art about:

-The pros and cons of business partnerships

-Tech & web design

-Importance of staying in your lane in business

-How to stay flexible and pivot as your business grows

-Fundraising

-And the difference between working smart vs. working hard

Feel free to contact Art via his website http://www.webjoint.com and his IG @hilartdotcom

It’s been a minute, but Startup Stoners is glad to be back with a wonderful episode with the one and only, Danny Keith, CEO of Cannabis Club TV! Danny Keith shares his exciting entrepreneurial ventures that has taken him to launching one of fastest television networks in the cannabis industry. Danny understands the importance of marketing and branding in the cannabis space and has been using his skills to help cannabis brands around the country increase their exposure through TV via dispensaries and even grow stores. Danny is a true businessman at heart and offers a number of key lessons that will resonate with you startup stoners. Check out Cannabis Club TV at cannabisclub.tv

Neil Juneja is a self-starter and a leading attorney for the cannabis industry. His firm Gleam Law represents clients related to Cannabis IP, Cannabis business law, and even cannabis entertainment law. Neil shares his journey as he started working with lighting companies for major events and concerts. He recognized a gap in the market for “lighting law” that he took full advantage of. Similar to lighting law, Neil recognized similar gaps for cannabis companies needing legal advice in order to properly get up and running. His firm is now one of the leading firms in cannabis and Neil works hard to protect and advise his clients on the challenges in this crazy up and coming market.

Hello StartupStoners! Seth Worby, from Cannabis Creative Group and Champ Internet has made a huge splash within digital marketing for the cannabis space. CCG is a full-service digital marketing firm offering a wide range of marketing and branding services to 420 related products and businesses. Born and bred an entrepreneur, Seth has built multiple businesses with a focus to help companies increase exposure, visibility, and sales. Internet marketing is an interesting topic in the cannabis space, and Seth is here to share his experiences as a @StartupStoner.

On today’s episode of Startup Stoners we have a special episode with a true, hustling entrepreneur, Vlad M. While not a canna-enthusiast, at the age of 19, Vlad started his first startup, building apps for celebrity quotes, including Drake, Shakespeare, and Bruce Lee. Working 9-5 and building apps on his spare time, Vlad learned the grind of building a business, while following his goals to be his own boss. Originally an introverted immigrant, speaking little English, Vlad was able to uncover his skills building relationships and his extroverted nature. Today, at only 27 years old, Vlad is the CEO of Logic Inbound, a 25 person Search Engine Optimization company located in Seattle, Washington. Vlad is also the founder of Cofounders Connect, a community he is leading to give back to co-founders seeking mentorship and advice from other co-founding peers. This man understands what it takes to launch a business and more importantly the values of giving back versus working for your sole self-interest.

On today’s episode of Startup Stoners, Cody and Brett interview Troy Meadows of the Legion of Bloom, a nearly vertically integrated cannabis company operating out of their main hub of Oakland, California. We discuss the intricacies of growing, of marketing a cannabis brand, and what it’s like to start a cannabis company from the ground up. You can check out Legion of Bloom at www.thelegionofbloom.com and on IG @thelegionofbloomca.

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On this episode we are extremely pleased to have a true cannabis and blockchain pioneer, Amy Berliner. Amy is an outstanding leader in the cannabis industry, while simultaneously incorporating blockchain technology to enhance how information is processed throughout the industry. Amy has a long list of credentials and is working hard every day for personal health reasons that has established her true passion for the plant. This is one hell of an episode, with one hell of a woman! Check out Amy @Amymedicinal on IG and her company aeigisbiotech.com

On this episode of Startup Stoners we are blessed to have the founders of Choast join the Startup Stoners in the studio! Two twenty-something Canadian Startup Stoners who are quickly building a one of a kind cannabis brand. Working on Choast after work hours, both founders have the true identity of hustling entrepreneurs. They understand patience, focus, and work ethic and are continuing to build upon their dreams. Gian and Josh teach us some helpful tips about Instagram marketing and how extremely valuable IG is for your business and brand. Check them out @choast on IG, www.choast.com, [email protected]

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