We join Rocky Goyal for a third installment of the series in this fully remote episode about the legal cannabis industry in San Diego, California. This time we are visiting three separate locations with Rocky. First up is a brand new store that is about to open, that will be the flagship store for the brand. Then we head to a modest sized, active location which features a buzzy atmosphere and happy customers. Lastly, we visit a newly acquired location that is going through a remodel.

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Rocky Goyal, Cannabis Entrepreneur. This episode is going to give you, the listener, an insider view into the weed business works in the real world. You will hear exactly what it takes to succeed in the current market, from someone who knows what they are doing. One of the hot button topics that a lot of industry insiders is the idea of Social Equity. What can be done to give access to the communities most affected by the war on drugs?

Part 1 of 3 - Weed and Money

This three-part series explores one man’s journey into the legal cannabis industry.

Rakesh "Rocky" Goyal, a commercial real estate businessman by trade, owns and operates multiple weed businesses in Southern California. He developed a concept of a boutique experience. It took Rocky almost two years to bring his idea to fruition. In this rare interview, he breaks down the steps to success.

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Manu Narayan is an American Broadway, Film and TV actor, singer, and songwriter.  A true renaissance man, currently living and working on the East Coast. Over the last few years he’s been a regular in the Broadway scene performing on multiple shows. Manu recently joined us from his home in New Jersey, to discuss the current political situation, his career path and the hurdles he’s had to overcome as a South Asian actor.

Our topic today is the current political climate during the summer of 2020.  Specifically the activities around the Black Lives Matter movement.  We are joined today by Rajiv Satyal, a stand up comedian who has been using his time off-stage, during the pandemic shut down, to speak out about activism through social media channels and networks.  

I hope you enjoy this discussion.  Be sure to reach out to us on our website, TheBrownmanPodcast.com.  We would love to hear your feedback.

An unfiltered take on American politics from a different point of view. 

I am your host, Snehal Patel. I’m based in Los Angeles and have a day job in the entertainment industry, but have always wanted to contribute to society and build a better world for the next generation. 

I’ve been motivated to use my voice to explore politics, and its effects on people, government, entertainment and business.  Every other week, I will be diving into hot button topics with some very special guests.