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  • Green Market Wholesale, Bulk Buying For Upstate NY | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 55

    In Episode 55 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we're hanging out with the crew from The Greenery Spot in Johnson City, New York!

    We get into how the guys got their start, growing up in the Southern Tier, and how things have changed from the old-school days to today's legal market. We talk about why flower is still so popular in upstate New York, some of the brands they're smoking, and what it's like running a dispensary with so many options out there.

    As usual, the conversation goes a little bit everywhere, from weed stories and the New York market to AI, social media, and why building real relationships still matters. Just a laid-back smoke session with some good laughs and plenty of stories along the way!

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Welcome to the Breakfast Connections Podcast

    00:27 - Hanging With The Greenery Spot Crew

    02:00 - The Story Behind The Greenery Spot

    03:14 - Growing Up in the Southern Tier

    04:42 - Upstate New York's Weed Culture

    05:20 - Why Flower Is King in the 607

    06:45 - Old-School Smoking Habits & Local Roots

    07:13 - Starting a Podcast & Finding Your Why

    09:25 - Selling Weed Back in High School

    10:40 - How Cannabis Culture Has Changed

    12:11 - From the Legacy Market to Legal Dispensaries

    14:51 - Finding the Best Weed in New York

    16:20 - Top Indoor Brands & Flower Pricing

    18:12 - Cannabis Brands, Processing & Partnerships

    20:08 - Small Brands vs. Big Cannabis Companies

    21:12 - Genetics, Smoking Habits & Changing Tolerances

    24:23 - Breakfast Connections Updates & New Products

    26:25 - Podcast Plans & Behind-the-Scenes Talk

    27:40 - Dispensary Relationships & Secret Shopping

    29:10 - AI, Social Media & Staying Creative

    31:25 - The Greenery Spot's Baseball Event Idea

    33:42 - Why Pop-Ups & Brand Relationships Still Matter

    36:10 - Brand Ambassadors & Supporting Dispensaries

    37:50 - Finding Unique Products & Building a Customer Base

    40:16 - The Man Behind The Greenery Spot

    41:16 - Learning New York's Cannabis Regulations

    44:00 - Working With Brands & Navigating the Industry

    48:00 - The Future of Cannabis Sales & Brand Reps

    51:00 - Customer Experience & Finding the Right Products

    57:00 - Keeping Business Relationships Authentic

    1:02:55 - The Reality of Working in Cannabis

    1:06:10 - AI, Creativity & Standing Out

    1:07:48 - Closing Out Episode 55

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    🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS

    Website: BreakfastConnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny

    🏷️ HASHTAGS

    #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #TheGreenerySpot #JohnsonCity #UpstateNY #LegacyToLegal #CannabisBrands

    1 hr 9 min
  • From High School Hustles to Dispensary Permits | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 54

    In Episode 54 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we're hanging out with John and the crew at DeMarino's Dispensary in Port Jervis, New York!

    We get into John's journey from the legacy market to opening his own dispensary, the ups and downs of New York's cannabis industry, and what makes DeMarino's such a cool spot. The conversation goes all over the place, from small-town life and old-school weed stories to veterans, community, and everything in between.

    And of course, we couldn't leave Port Jervis without a redemption BEC from Pepper Jack's food truck!

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Welcome to DeMarino's Dispensary in Port Jervis

    00:44 - Local Bacon, Egg & Cheese Spots

    02:42 - Meeting the DeMarino's Crew

    04:08 - From the Legacy Market to Legal Cannabis

    06:38 - The CBD Shop & Licensing Journey

    07:18 - Small-Town Politics & Dispensary Roadblocks

    10:30 - Finally Opening DeMarino's

    11:30 - Port Jervis Culture & Community

    14:03 - How John & Casey Connected

    16:02 - Building Relationships With Local Dispensaries

    18:21 - Choosing Brands & Knowing Your Customers

    19:39 - Why Personal Connections Matter

    21:52 - Cannabis, Community & Staying Authentic

    23:00 - John's Almost-Career With the Post Office

    25:08 - From Local Dealer to Dispensary Owner

    26:02 - Breakfast Connections Updates & New Products

    28:04 - Building a Team & Generational Wealth

    30:08 - Old-School Weed Culture & Giving Back

    31:19 - How Cannabis Impacts Customers' Lives

    33:17 - What the Crew Is Smoking

    34:32 - Veterans, Cannabis & Life After the Military

    37:43 - Supporting Veterans Through Cannabis

    39:07 - Alcohol, Legalization & the Future of Cannabis

    41:04 - Giving Back to the Community

    41:27 - Pepper Jacks Bacon, Egg & Cheese Review

    43:11 - 4/5 Slappers & Closing Out the Show

    🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS

    Website: BreakfastConnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @demarinos_ny

    🏷️ HASHTAGS

    #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #DMarinosDispensary #PortJervis #LegacyToLegal #CannabisVeterans #BECReviews

    45 min
  • My Brother Reviews New York's Legal Weed | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 53

    In Episode 53 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, Sam joins Paul and Tommy for a laid-back Sunday smoke session that goes everywhere from old-school weed and genetics to New York’s legal market and football.

    We spend the episode smoking through some different flower and talking about what’s actually standing out in New York right now. We get into OGs, haze, old-school genetics, growing, and what makes certain strains worth going back to. The conversation also takes us back to our early smoking days, old-school blunts, how our habits have changed over the years, and what we’re looking for as Breakfast Connections continues to grow its flower lineup.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Football Sunday, Weed & Genetics

    01:29 - Outdoor Flower & Growing on the East Coast

    03:25 - Smoking Through the New York Legal Market

    04:23 - OGs, Dirty Taxi & Ghost OG

    06:08 - California OGs & Cannabis Genetics

    08:05 - Masonic Seeds & Pheno Hunting

    09:19 - Hash Genetics & Connoisseur Weed

    10:33 - Wizard Trees, Connected & Premium Flower

    12:24 - Breakfast Connections Update

    14:08 - Big Brands Entering New York

    15:31 - What Paul & Tommy Actually Look for in Weed

    16:02 - Premium Breakfast Connections Flower

    20:32 - Buffalo Growers & Regional Weed Culture

    21:55 - Cannabis Marketing & New York Culture

    24:46 - Lime Terps & Old-School Genetics

    27:01 - Blunts vs. Joints

    29:17 - Premium Packaging & Smoking Better Weed

    31:09 - “Smoke Good Weed & Have Fun”

    33:09 - Super Silver Haze & Classic Strains

    34:34 - Nostalgia Weed vs. High-THC Flower

    35:16 - Smoking One Strain a Day

    37:11 - Sam’s First Time Smoking Weed

    39:03 - The Weed They Smoked Growing Up

    49:01 - Gatorade Bongs, Dutch Masters & Old-School Blunts

    51:16 - How Sam’s Smoking Habits Have Changed

    52:24 - Coffee, Cigarettes & Sunday Morning

    53:38 - The Podcast Turns Into a Football Show

    56:39 - Fantasy Football & Josh Allen

    59:16 - Steelers Tailgating & the Jets

    01:00:15 - New York Football Talk

    01:04:02 - BBQ, Brisket & Closing Out the Show

    🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS

    Website: BreakfastConnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @touchdowntommy21

    🏷️ HASHTAGS

    #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #CannabisGenetics #CannabisFlower #WeedCulture #OldSchoolWeed #NewYork #FootballSunday

    1 hr 7 min
  • The New York Cannabis Market, Upstate VS. Downstate | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 52

    In Episode 52 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re back on the road in the Albany area with Casey from The Sauce NY.

    We talk life on the road, Casey’s journey from corporate sales into cannabis, building real relationships with dispensaries, and the changing New York market. We also get into independent brands vs. larger operators, pricing and quality, white labeling, regional smoking habits, and how Casey and Paul first crossed paths.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Continental Breakfast & Hotel Setup

    05:17 - Breakfast Connections Podcast Begins

    05:27 - Introducing Casey From The Sauce NY

    07:09 - Life on the Road in New York

    09:12 - Upstate NY Culture & Cannabis Sales

    13:23 - Cannabis & Revitalizing Local Communities

    16:05 - Giving Back to the Community

    19:17 - Authenticity & Building Relationships

    21:01 - How Customer Feedback Shaped Breakfast Connections

    22:00 - Collaboration Over Competition

    24:49 - The Cannabis Retail Experience

    26:01 - THC %, Terpenes & Quality

    31:24 - Building Strong Dispensary Partnerships

    32:22 - ROs, MSOs & New York’s Changing Market

    33:55 - Connecticut vs. New York Cannabis

    49:45 - Small Businesses Supporting Small Businesses

    51:02 - The Future of New York Cannabis

    57:18 - Lessons From Other Cannabis Markets

    01:01:20 - White-Labeled Flower & COAs

    01:02:12 - Quality, Sourcing & Price

    01:04:20 - What New Yorkers Are Actually Smoking

    01:05:10 - Why Flower Is King Upstate

    01:05:20 - Did NYC Stop Smoking Blunts?

    01:18:28 - Casey’s Move From Corporate Sales to Cannabis

    01:19:50 - Why Independent Operators Matter

    01:20:11 - How Paul & Casey First Met

    01:21:46 - The Black Market Poughkeepsie Story

    🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS

    Website: BreakfastConnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @touchdowntommy21 @caseyruss9

    🏷️ HASHTAGS

    #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #TheSauceNY #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommunity #UpstateNY #AlbanyNY #CraftCannabis

    1 hr 29 min
  • I Smoke New York, The Growers Cup & Humble Beginnings | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 51

    In Episode 51 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re live from a hotel room in Rochester, New York with Dr. Dankenstein.

    We dive into his journey through the legacy market, legal troubles, cultivation, the NY Growers Cup, and the realities of New York’s evolving cannabis industry. We also get into online controversies, life on the road, basketball, breakfast spots, and wrap things up with live flower reviews featuring Black Rabbit’s Dirty Taxi and a mystery $60 eighth.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Welcome to Rochester: Live From the Hotel Suite

    01:02 - Hustling, Affordable Flower & Changing Perspectives on Outdoor Bud

    02:07 - How Dr. Dankenstein Got His Name

    02:52 - The Origins of the Breakfast Connections Podcast

    03:19 - Legal Trouble in Illinois & Navigating the Justice System

    07:35 - Early Days on the East Coast & the Legacy Market

    09:36 - The Silk Road Era, Analog Drugs & a Major Setup

    12:54 - Interrogations, Deleted Evidence & Nine Months in Jail

    15:18 - Facing 15 Years, Federal Raids & Dealing With the Feds

    24:12 - Pinched Bags, Free Dope & the Infamous Wire Story

    26:12 - Social Media, Trauma From the Game & Paying Legal Taxes

    28:51 - Standing Out in NY Cannabis Content & Getting a License

    30:26 - The Bakery Dispensary & Pay Homage Merch

    31:33 - Expanding Into New York With Affordable Living Soil Flower

    32:10 - Online Criticism & Bacon, Egg and Cheese Reviews

    34:19 - Evolution of Consumption: Discipline & Pulling Back

    37:18 - Wild Napa County Trips & Growing LA Confidential Cheese

    39:06 - Streetball, D1 Basketball & Gambling

    42:02 - What Makes a True Cultivator & Shutting Down Gatekeepers

    43:37 - $72 Eighth: Wizard Trees Strain Review

    45:31 - Life on the Road: From Clinton, CT to Upstate New York

    49:36 - Why Just Weed? Gift of Gab, Shatter Envelopes & the Ups and Downs

    51:44 - Are You a Breakfast Person? The Mennonite Pancake Spot

    52:20 - Growing as a Career & Master Grower Stigmas

    55:21 - Addressing Online Rumors & Controversies

    55:57 - Piffcon, Accusations & Defining Character

    59:03 - Organic Collaboration, OCM Episodes & Building the Platform

    01:01:25 - The Origins of the NY Growers Cup

    01:02:44 - Group Beefs, Accidental Pollination & Revery Drama

    01:09:12 - Business, Contract Equity & Keeping Relationships Mutual

    01:11:49 - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Rankings: Long Island vs. Upstate NY

    01:12:44 - Blind Flower Review: Black Rabbit’s Dirty Taxi

    01:16:12 - $60 Mystery Eighth: Machine Trim & White Labeling

    01:17:47 - The Responsibility of Reviewers & a “Kill Tony” Style Cannabis Show

    🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS

    Website: BreakfastConnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @dr.dankensteins

    🏷️ HASHTAGS

    #BreakfastConnections #DrDankenstein #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisCommunity #RochesterNY #UpstateNY #NYGrowersCup #DirtyTaxi #BlackRabbit

    1 hr 20 min
  • On The Road Reviewing Wizard Treez | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 49

    In Episode 49 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we take the show on the road to a hotel room in Binghamton for another honest and unfiltered conversation about the evolving cannabis industry.

    From comparing California's mature market to New York's emerging legal landscape to breaking down cost per gram, cultivation costs, and what it takes to build a successful cannabis brand, we explore what separates true craft flower from everything else on the shelf.

    The conversation isn't all business. We review Wizard Treez' Zangria, talk about building genuine customer relationships through pop-ups and events, revisit childhood nostalgia over bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches, and give listeners a preview of what's next for Breakfast Connections.

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro & Studio Setup

    01:25 - Sales Reps, Brand Ambassadors, and Life on the Road

    06:40 - California Genetics Entering the New York Market

    10:40 - Cost Per Gram and Indoor vs. Greenhouse Cultivation Costs

    18:31 - Market Dynamics and Missing Weed Metrics

    21:40 - Commodity Pricing and Gold Rush Margins

    28:48 - Pop-Ups, Free Merch, and Customer Care

    38:18 - Breaking Down and Reviewing Wizard Treez Zangria

    41:35 - The Relevancy and Evolution of the Black Market

    54:13 - Childhood Nostalgia and the Importance of Bacon, Egg, & Cheese

    01:14:18 - The Primal vs. Digital World and Attention Spans

    01:20:21 - The Ultimate "Why" and Documenting the Journey

    #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis

    🏷️ Hashtags

    #BreakfastConnections #WizardTreez #CannabisPodcast #CraftCannabis #SmallBatchCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCultivation #Growers #PhenoHunt #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #Terpenes #CannabisEducation #Cultivation #Flower #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #HustleCulture

    🔗 Connect With Us:

    Website: breakfastconnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny

    #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis

    1 hr 6 min
  • Leadfarmer Crew Pt. 2 | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 48

    In Episode 48 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we take a trip to Leadfarmer HQ for one of our most technical and eye-opening conversations yet. From converting an old cattle farm into a thriving small-batch cultivation facility to dialing in irrigation, harvest timing, and environmental control, we get an inside look at what separates true craft cannabis from everything else on the shelf.

    We also dive deep into pheno hunting, breeding, and the genetics currently being tested, while discussing why terpene profiles, clean cultivation, and proper smoking experience matter far more than inflated THC percentages. The conversation doesn't stop there—we unpack the realities of New York's cannabis regulations, inconsistent lab testing, distribution headaches, and the uphill battle independent cultivators face every day.

    Of course, we couldn't leave without giving everyone a sneak peek at the upcoming Breakfast Connections × Leadfarmer collaboration and what's next for both brands.

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro & Studio Setup

    01:25 - Turning an old cattle farm into a small-batch cultivation facility

    06:40 - Why room design and ceiling height matter

    10:40 - Irrigation strategies and plant management

    18:31 - When is flower actually ready to harvest?

    21:40 - Managing 100 employees and inside massive commercial grows

    28:48 - Hand-rolling, quality control, and the rejection pile

    38:18 - Pheno hunting, breeding, and the newest genetics

    41:35 - Why THC testing doesn't tell the whole story

    54:13 - Distribution, delivery vans, and life on the road

    01:14:18 - New York's Grower Showcase Bill explained

    01:20:21 - Breakfast Connections × Leadfarmer collaboration preview

    #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis

    🏷️ Hashtags

    #BreakfastConnections #Leadfarmer #CannabisPodcast #CraftCannabis #SmallBatchCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCultivation #Growers #PhenoHunt #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #Terpenes #CannabisEducation #Cultivation #Flower #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #HustleCulture

    🔗 Connect With Us:

    Website: breakfastconnections.co

    Instagram:

    @breakfastconnectionsny

    @leadfarmer_actual

    1 hr 8 min
  • Windy Hill, Windy Hill | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 47

    In Episode 47 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we are keeping the momentum rolling. We sit down with Holly and Megan from Windy Hill Wellness Dispensary to break down their transition from the CBD world to the legal cannabis market and the importance of community-focused business. From untold industry secrets to hilarious culture debates, we aren't holding back on the stories or the laughs.

    We dive into the reality of leaving a 12-year corporate career at Stewart's to sell weed, debate the legendary status of the upstate "twang," and explain exactly why the owner is affectionately known as "Big Dawg Hot Box Holly". Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the "Blessing Shack," the grit required for dog rescue missions, and why a certain customer got banned for a banking-related temper tantrum. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.

    Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro

    00:55 - Sponsor Break

    01:25 - From the CBD "Blessing Shack" to legal cannabis

    06:40 - Building the team: Promoting from within

    10:40 - Lessons from the Stewart's corporate world

    18:31 - Almost Home Rescue: The story of Ziggy the dog

    21:40 - The "Hot Box Holly" origin story

    28:48 - Drone searches and the grit of animal rescue

    38:18 - The "fork-cut" meatball test: Deep Stewart’s lore

    41:35 - The ultimate Stewart’s order: Buffalo chicken pizza and milkshakes

    54:13 - The gritty side of cannabis: Banking and vendor struggles

    01:14:18 - "Big Dog" energy: Handling disrespectful customers

    01:20:21 - Bear’s Journey: The healing power of CBD for pets

    #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #UpstateNY Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #WindyHillWellness #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture

    Connect With Us:

    Website: breakfastconnections.co

    Instagram:

    @breakfastconnectionsny

    @windyhillwellnesscannabis

    @whwpotnpups

    @meg.whw

    1 hr 23 min
  • Windy Hill, Windy Hill | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 47

    In Episode 47 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we are keeping the momentum rolling. We sit down with Holly and Megan from Windy Hill Wellness Dispensary to break down their transition from the CBD world to the legal cannabis market and the importance of community-focused business. From untold industry secrets to hilarious culture debates, we aren't holding back on the stories or the laughs. We dive into the reality of leaving a 12-year corporate career at Stewart's to sell weed, debate the legendary status of the upstate "twang," and explain exactly why the owner is affectionately known as "Big Dawg Hot Box Holly". Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the "Blessing Shack," the grit required for dog rescue missions, and why a certain customer got banned for a banking-related temper tantrum. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.

    ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro

    00:55 - Sponsor Break

    01:25 - From the CBD "Blessing Shack" to legal cannabis

    06:40 - Building the team: Promoting from within

    10:40 - Lessons from the Stewart's corporate world

    18:31 - Almost Home Rescue: The story of Ziggy the dog

    21:40 - The "Hot Box Holly" origin story

    28:48 - Drone searches and the grit of animal rescue

    38:18 - The "fork-cut" meatball test: Deep Stewart’s lore

    41:35 - The ultimate Stewart’s order: Buffalo chicken pizza and milkshakes

    54:13 - The gritty side of cannabis: Banking and vendor struggles

    01:14:18 - "Big Dog" energy: Handling disrespectful customers

    01:20:21 - Bear’s Journey: The healing power of CBD for pets

    #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #UpstateNY

    🏷️ Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #WindyHillWellness #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture

    🔗 Connect With Us:

    Website: breakfastconnections.co

    Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny

    @windyhillwellnesscannabis

    @whwpotnpups

    @meg.whw

    1 hr 24 min
  • Revert Rascals | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 46

    In Episode 46 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we sit down with Rob and Alex, the powerhouse sales duo behind Golden Gardens and Revert. We dive deep into the early, "Wild West" days of New York's legal cannabis market—from hand-stickering kraft paper bags in a Saratoga garage to building genuine, lasting relationships with dispensaries across the state.

    We don't hold back on the stories. Rob shares his epic 1997 Plattsburgh origin story (featuring a 6-foot pink acrylic bong named Dalia), and Alex breaks down the gritty reality of moving his upstate hustle down to New York City to conquer the five boroughs. Plus, we debate the real dividing line of Upstate New York, the undeniable greatness of Melba sauce with mozzarella sticks, why traditional brand pop-ups suck, and how the Breakfast Connections blunts originally came to life.

    Huge shoutout to the Revert Rascals for keeping it 100% genuine. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 - Intro & local rap gimmicks.

    00:55 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Dutch Master hats.

    03:26 - The start of Golden Gardens & Revert: Packing weed in Devin's Saratoga garage.

    10:40 - Finding the first dispensaries in the "Wild West" of NY's legal market.

    18:10 - Upstate debates: Stewart's hot bar, beef sticks, and chicken tenders.

    21:56 - The Breakfast Connections blunt origin story & paying homage to legacy roots.

    34:20 - The "10% genuine" rule: Why relationships and authenticity win in cannabis sales.

    40:31 - Rob’s epic 1997 origin story: Plattsburgh, opium, and the 6-foot bong named Dalia.

    47:10 - Alex’s journey: From teenage stoner to dedicated legacy hustler.

    01:01:37 - Alex moving to NYC: The culture shock and stabilizing the city sales route.

    01:04:42 - Upstate NY Lore: Melba sauce, mozzarella sticks, and The Ruck in Troy.

    01:07:20 - The stark difference between selling weed Upstate vs. New York City.

    01:18:16 - Why traditional pop-ups suck and the Breakfast Connections mini-donut machine master plan.

    01:23:23 - Rob’s past lives: From college geologist to EMT to cannabis sales.

    🏷️ Hashtags

    #BreakfastConnections #GoldenGardens #RevertCannabis #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture

    🔗 Connect With Us:

    Website:

    breakfastconnections.co

    Instagram:

    @breakfastconnectionsny

    @revertnyc

    @golden_garden_ny

    @alexdemetreus

    @robnoblett

    1 hr 28 min

About The Breakfast Connections Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Paul invites a wide range of guests to the 420k Club for a series of short form conversations surrounding topics like the state of cannabis culture today, and much more!