Are you prepared for a cyber attack?

Did you know that 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses but only 14% are prepared to defend themselves?

In this episode, we interview cyber expert Corey White to give us a lowdown of cyberattacks and how small businesses can protect themselves and be cyber protected.

Corey White is a proven security industry veteran with more than 25 years of success building and implementing security strategies and leading consulting teams. His work encompasses virtually every industry, including government, high tech, hospitality, critical infrastructure, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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Eye cream cannabis? In this episode we unpack the benefits of what cannabis can do to your skin and building a cannabis skin care business in California with Bridget May and Kim Howard of Green Bee Botanicals. Some major highlights:

• How to stand out and show your brand in a crowded marketplace
• How cannabis can help with skincare
• Building a business in turbulent times in California

Cannabis wellness startup Green Bee Botanicals was founded by Bridget May, a botanist and chemist who left the biopharmaceutical industry to pursue her passion for cannabis medicine. She leveraged her biology degree, knowledge of plant medicine, and biopharmaceutical experience to formulate her first cannabis skincare products that went on to win the Emerald Cup, "the Academy Awards of Cannabis".

Kim Howard joined her childhood friend Bridget as co-founder in 2019. Prior to Green Bee, Kim was marketing VP for Silicon Valley analyst firm Infonetics Research, which she helped build and sell to analytics giant IHS Markit in 2014. She's also a former development director and grant writer for social justice and environmental conservation non-profits.

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A quick update from Portugal and what's in store for Cannabis Business Minds. 

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Did you know that at 8% cannabis actually has a higher rate of female CEOs than most other industries? In a 2019 study, nearly 37% of executive-level positions in the field were held by women, whereas the national average for other industries is only 21%.

In this episode, we talk with Rachelle Gordon, a journalist and copywriter focused on cannabis and psychedelics. We dive deep into what’s happening in the cannabis and psychedelics industry, pain points, potential solutions, and how women can find their place in this market.

Rachelle has been featured in several outlets including High Times, Cannabis Now, Beard Bros, MG Retailer, Cannabis & Tech Today, and many more. She was also part of the The Women in Cannabis Study Report recently released on March 3rd. It's a culmination of over two years of research and helps guide the narrative of a more equitable industry. Check it out at https://www.womenincannabis.study/.


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Did you know that, on average, it takes 20 impressions for people to remember a brand?

In this episode, we talk to Liam McGreevy, a business executive with two decades of experience and a successful track record in developing businesses in disruptive market sectors, particularly in healthcare and wellness. Liam has established a reputation for finding solutions to regulatory barriers, engaging effectively with legislators, and driving business and brand growth.

We dive deep into getting into the cannabis market and how to differentiate your brand in this ever-growing and competitive industry.

To know more about our guest, check out his social media links below:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liammacriabhaigh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-mcgreevy-5a808724
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcgreevys25


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Illinois made history in January 2020, becoming the first state to prioritize a social equity program for business licenses in their cannabis legislation.

On today’s show, I talked with an amazing team who went through the social equity process.

From healthcare to starting and running a vertically integrated cannabis business, I get the pleasure of chatting with Nakia McAdoo, Maria Davis, and Crystal Anderson of MJO Farms. These amazing women have dedicated their careers to health and wellness, and are making the transition from the traditional acute care setting to an alternative wellness space.

While much work still needs to be done, in January 2021, Illinois legislators began reshaping the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act “to get more licenses out the door and into the hands of socially equitable applicants.”

We talk about what it takes to go through the licensing process, how to prepare, what questions to ask, and the importance of mentors even if you don’t have a cannabis license yet.

We spend a portion of the interview talking about funding and what it takes to get up in running in terms of capital.

For more information about MJ Organics, reach out to them at [email protected]. 

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Did you know that it takes more than 20 touchpoints to engage with a prospective customer before they buy from you?

With so much noise in the digital space, the limits for cannabis businesses to advertise on traditional social mediums because cannabis is a schedule 1 substance and federally illegal in the US (come on META, get with the changing tide), you want to be creative and engaging with your marketing dollars in cannabis.

One of the most effective ways of engaging marketing is events.

Adelia Carrillo, CMO at EventHi, joins us in this episode as we talk about cannabis event marketing trends and what to expect this year.

Eventhi is an online ticketing platform for cannabis-related events. With Adelia’s professional experience she is set to help bring life to EventHi’s brand, vision and mission.

Adelia sits on the advisory board for the International Cannabis Business Women Association and is a board member for San Diego Americans for Safe Access.

In 2021, she co-founded Blunt Brunch with business partner Parisa Rad, an event series empowering and bringing women executives together in the industry to connect, build business relationships and empower each other through blunt conversations, and unique experiences.

Adelia’s first position in the cannabis industry was as CEO of Direct Cannabis Network. DCNis the leading digital B2B news network highlighting the latest tech, entrepreneurs and innovative companies in the cannabis industry.

With her roots in the corporate and consumer electronics industry, her passion for technology, business and marketing has been a key strength in her transition into the cannabis space. Adelia is building an inspiring yet prominent voice in the world on the topic of cannabis and the event industry.

To learn more about EventHi, visit www.eventhi.io.

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Did you know that the annual cost of compliance to operate a cannabis business is estimated to be $200,000? Unfortunately, many cannabis businesses spend thousands of dollars on SOP books that are never used and don't understand how to implement compliance measures effectively in their business.

We get a veteran of the cannabis industry, Logan Goolsby originally worked on the regulatory side under four different Directors with the Marijuana Enforcement Division while the State of Colorado moved from medical marijuana to a retail or adult-use program. Working with LexisNexis, Logan codified and indexed the first Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations legal book in 2011. Now Logan serves the role of compliance specialist and officer; performing on-site inspections, reviewing sale transactions, security footage and working with federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

In this episode, we dive deep into building a compliance foundation for your cannabis business.

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Did you know that It’s not illegal for financial institutions to engage with legally operating cannabis related businesses – even if the CRB is not in the same state. The SAFE Act is only codifying what is already being done. CRBs have a right to the same banking services as other small businesses for their safety, peace of mind, and ability to scale their business. 

Kevin Hart, Founder & President of Green Check Verified, Inc., joins us in this episode as we dispel myths and dive deep into all things banking in cannabis.


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Every cannabis entrepreneur has a different exit strategy, and Debra Borchardt is a story for anyone who is looking to make the exit in cannabis. Although Debra is still working in her business, she is no longer an equity owner.

In this episode, I get to dive deep into Debra's journey with selling her company Green Market Report.

About Debra:
Debra has covered the cannabis industry since its earliest stages when she recognized that the legalization story was the biggest business news story of the decade. As a senior producer and reporter at TheStreet.com, Debra was awarded an ASPBE.org (American Society of Business Publication Editors) in 2014 for Best Video - News, “Guess Where People Want To Buy Pot.” Debra is also a Co-Founder of the women’s cannabis executives networking group Industry Power Women and serves on the board of the cannabis newswire Axiswire.

She began her career in the securities industry where she was a Vice President at Bear Stearns holding three securities licenses. She left Wall Street to earn her Masters's Degree in Business and Economic Reporting from New York University. At that point, she embarked on a career as a financial journalist and spent eight years at TheStreet.com working daily with Jim Cramer. She is also a frequent panel moderator and guest at cannabis conferences. Looking ahead to 2019, Debra has big plans for GMR, which include the launch of additional websites. Following the successful Green Market Summit in  2018, she is planning her next Green Market Summit event in Chicago on May 7.

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