Vape Radio | The Voice of the Vape Space

Today’s interview is with Tony Abboud with the VTA, Vapor Technology Association.

 

D-Day, also known as August 8, has passed and the rumblings continue. Many are still unsure what this all means exactly and everyone seems to be playing ball. For now.

 

Here’s what I sense is happening.

 

The FDA comes out with this insane, unrealistic and way too over the top regulations. Everyone falls into place, but the problem is that the line that we need to stand behind is obscure.

 

People are asking: Exactly WHAT must we do or not do? The sampling question is one that comes up the most. Many liquid manufacturers are still unclear of the next deadline coming up in December.

 

And what is see is some pushback. People are now asking: HOW will the FDA know if I am doing things right or not? Do they have spies on the street? What enforcement power do they have?

 

The bottom line is that many are going to start being subversive; doing things on the sly; seeing what they/ we can get away with. It will be interesting to watch.

 

As a matter of fact, today’s interview will talk a lot about regulations and the realities that are in place post August 8. Tony Abboud with the Vapor Technology Association, VTA, will be joining us in a few minutes.

 

Some other things I wanted to share:

 

·         The movie that everyone is talking about, A Billion Lives is now almost LIVE! The movie directed by Aaron Biebert which documents the realities of the vaping battle was premiered officially in Aaron’s home town, Milwaukee, WI recently. It was a black tie event! They also had a showing at Vape Jam, OK city. Now they are looking for a national launch and we need your help.

 

·         I’ll be interviewing Arron on a future show and talk about that and how you can be part of the movement

 

And finally I wanted to provide some insight on the International Vape Scene.

 

I was in Europe for 19 days and spoke in Amsterdam and Prague. I also visited Dublin and Cologne. I spoke with people from all over the European continent and especially from Russia and Kiev. And here’s what I see happening.

 

The Europe market is RIPE for massive expansion. I see it as being where we were in the US from a marketing perspective. There was very little vaping that I saw on the street and very few vape shops. And smokers? EVERYWHERE. I was shocked to see cigarette vending machines on the street in Germany. In the middle of a residential neighborhood. Left me speechless.

 

I’ll be heading back soon, speaking in Warsaw for Vapexpo and then going to a Paris show. If you are based in that region, please let me know, I’d love to connect.

 

I also wanted to remind you that we’re opening a new division called PMTA Advisors to help you with options and choices and give you guidance moving forward. This is primarily for those of you that are making juice.

 

After the interview I’ll have some closing remarks, but pay attention for the next

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

·         What is VTA? An advocacy group focused on executing a strategy to save the industry from top to bottom

·         Formed Oct., 2015 with a board of seasoned pros, launched Jan., 2016

·         Working on advancing Cole-Bishop bill to change the Predicate Date from the current Feb. 15, 2007. Cole-Bishop could pass in December.

·         FDA says they will to approve just a FEW PMTA submissions. That means that small businesses are shut down and only the rich can proceed

·         The Predicate date will allow all products on the market NOW (pre-Aug. 8) to remain on the market

·         Many are “on hold” until they see if the Cole-Bishop amendment passes

·         PMTA odds of success project a 5-10% success rate

·         Tony has a long history in lobbying and support of small businesses

 ·        VTA was built on three pillars: 1) Federal lobbying, 2) integrated and professional public affairs agenda and campaign and 3) coordinated state lobbying nationwide

·         The next battles for VTA include multi-state strategies against flavor bans and tax bills along with helping to build strong state associations.

·         How to get involved: Social Media campaigns called #wearevapor and www.savevapor.org. Post your shop pictures along with your state representatives photos

·         They also launched a Thunderclap campaign to engage multiple social media outlets and get the messages trending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         Sign up for their newsletters and get involved with your state associations

 

It was such a pleasure speaking with Tony. As a Glass Half Full type of guy it is nice to know that me optimism is well placed and that others feel we still have a strong horse in the race.

 

The future of the vape space will be unpredictable, frustrating, dynamic, exciting and for some- lucrative. We hope you will be one of the survivors as we move forward into this Brave New World.

 

And I can assure you, we will be here to education, motivate and entertain you.

 

Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity. Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

 

Vape Radio is the largest vape radio show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads since 2014, and one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

Are you concerned about PMTA? Do you not have a juice line and want one? Level 13 offers you a turnkey program that can get your house brand on your shelves in just a few weeks.

 

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

This show is not intended to be a scary one, but I warn you,it will be. Halloween is coming and what is happening in the vape world is alltrick and no treat. Everyone is focused on the FDA and of course, they are thebiggest and the baddest of the group, but there are goblins and gremlins muchcloser to you. The FDA is just the point of the spear but there are many thatare following their lead. Some are in your city and some are in your statecapital. Even though our conversation today is about a specific proposal inCalifornia called Prop 56, it is a dangerous sign of things to come.

 

Today we’ll be talking with someone that many ofyou will know; Cynthia Cabrera, the former Executive Director of SFATANational. She has been a leader in vaping advocacy for years and a friend andsupporter of ours as we have of her. Today we’ll talk about “No on 56” inCalifornia and also about another law on the other side of the country, in myold home state of Pennsylvania.

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

Cynthia has been in the vape space since 2010 andshares her experiences

There is still paranoia and fear but many arepushing back- and some are planning their 2 year exit plan…

It’s very easy to do things wrong and be in theFDA’s crosshairs

California is a bell weather state and many othersfollow their lead. They are anti-cigarettes, so vape is caught in the wake

Proposition 56 incorporates a $2 per packcigarette tax and can increase vaping products over 60%. It looks like it willpass…

Pennsylvania tax incorporates a “floor tax” whichtaxes inventory before it is sold and is 40% of wholesale

These laws could devastate the vape industry

This information must go out to the public,smokers or non-smokers

We cannot count on the media for unbiasedinformation and support and they use unverified sources

This year and next may be worse for excessivetaxation than any before

For better or worse, we ARE tobacco in the eyes ofthe law. For every nail in the coffin in tobacco it puts a nail in the coffinof vape

Is there a future in vaping? Cynthia believes so.But it will be different

We have two years to fight many off the possiblefutures

To contact Cynthia: [email protected]  phone: 844-6CATING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The future of the vape space will beunpredictable, frustrating, dynamic, exciting and for some- lucrative. We hopeyou will be one of the survivors as we move forward into this Brave New World.

 

 

And I can assure you, we will be here toeducation, motivate and entertain you.

 

 

Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do youhave something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note [email protected].

 

 

Before we leave I want to offer you all a greatopportunity. Would you like to get your product, service or message in front ofour targeted vaping audience?

 

Vape Radio is the largest vape radio show in theworld with more than 1.4 million downloads since 2014, and one of the TOP TENbusiness podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating out more than 130,000 othershows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows andwe’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you!Contact [email protected].

 

 

Are you concerned about PMTA? Do you not have ajuice line and want one? Level 13 offers you a turnkey program that can getyour house brand on your shelves in just a few weeks. Contact us here atvapementors.com

 

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show thatenables you to learn while you’re on the go. To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to theshow from.

 

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your deviceof choice, hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free ApplePodcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’llget it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the StitcherRadio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen topodcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now,just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can alwayslisten to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digitalcopy of my book, Vapreneur!

Today’s interview is with RonTully, with Next Generation Labs. His is a name you may have heard before ifyou are in the liquid biz. Today he’ll be sharing a product that may change alot of things in the e-liquid world.

 

Tobacco Free Nicotine: what isit? Another name for it is synthetic nicotine, but the term syntheticis not a popular one, kind of like GMO.

 

There may be advantages to TFN:Better flavor. No aftertaste. Easier to mix with. Those are all good. But it’spricier than regular nicotine. But not enough to dissuade you and after all,you do get what you pay for.

 

When you combine TFN with highquality ingredients, what do you get? Pretty awesome flavor. Great forconnoisseurs!

 

The world of vape is changingand you must change with it. The key to survival is adaptation, and ourinterview today IS all about adapting- to a brand new market.

 

I’ll be speaking in Amsterdamin July at Vapexpo and if you are EU based I’d love to connect! Two weeks laterI’ll be in Prague and between the two dates I’ll be touring as many companiesand shops as I can. Would you like to connect? Let me know [email protected]

 

Coming up soon; VAPE U III:Vape Summit. 4 days, 20 hours with 20+ of the most amazing thought leaders inthe vape space to educate and empower you. Sign up at www.vapementors.com.

 

What do YOU want to know? Weinterviewed tens of thousands of vape professionals and asked: What keeps youup at night? What worries you the most?

 

With hundreds of responses we drilledit down to just a few areas and then found the best people in the industry toaddress them. It’s June 23-26 and it will be FREE.  

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

TFN is synthetically derived nicotine

There are 3 sources for nicotine: tobacco, food extracts,like potatoes and tomatoes, or synthetic.

Tobacco has the highest level of nicotine concentration

Nicotine is an alkaloid and stimulates the bodies nervoussystem

It is highly satisfying and affects people differently.Some relax, some energize

Nicotine is addictive

Our bodies adapt to the amount of nicotine our bodies getused to or need

Nicotine levels are down in the vaping world

Ron came from the domestic and international tobaccoindustry since 1988

TFN is a great alternative to conventional nicotineproducts

Synthetic nicotine used to sell for $125,000 for a kilo(2.2 lbs). It is less today, but still more expensive than cultivated products.Now $5,000 a liter, about $.19 per bottle.

This product could be used as nicotine therapy

14 brands currently use TFN

It is odorless and tasteless and is very pure, and allowspure flavoring to come through

This is still a dangerous product to carry and must behandled carefully

It is packaged and shipped in stainless steel flasks andcarefully handled

The FDA’s view on TFN: they still have jurisdiction

This product is NOT derived from tobacco, which will be aconversation with the FDA. Tully advises staying away from any mixing withtobacco.

Even DEVICES are considered tobacco products

Ron was a SFATA board member, and is now working with VTA

Support the Cole/Bishop amendment. We are all in thistogether

Congress or the Court may be the final decision when theFDA is called to task

Call Ron if interested in adding TFN to your line

First FIVE people that show a receipt that theycontributed to SFATA, CASAA or VTA will get a FREE bottle of TFN liquid.

 

I want to assure you that the vape industry is far fromdead. Yes, there will be failures and closures, but for anyone that has livedthrough adverse times, these situations create great opportunities as well.

 

And I can assure you, we will be here to education,motivate and entertain you.

 

That wraps up VAPE radio show #79 and thanks again forlistening. Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something toshare? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Before we leave Iwant to offer you all a great opportunity. Would you like to get your product,service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

Vape Radio is thelargest vape radio show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads since2014, and one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating outmore than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integratedwithin THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill ourspots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

That’s it for show#79, so until next time, Vape On!

Are you concerned about PMTA? Do you not have a juice line andwant one? Level 13 offers you a turnkey program that can get your house brandon your shelves in just a few weeks. 

A podcast is a freedownloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’llneed an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners– Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You candownload the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I producea new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners –Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If youalready listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listeningto right now, just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as wepost them.

 

If you don’t have a mobiledevice – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at thetop of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’llsend you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

“If you think the vape industry is dead, you are right. And if you think the industry and your business will survive, you are right as well. It’s all a matter of mindset and attitude.”

 

That sets to the tone as we move forward and where survival of the fittest- and those willing to change- will live.

 

Arnuad Dumas de Rauly, president of GaiaTrend, one of the largest liquid manufacturers in Europe, is our guest today, talking about a movie called “A Billion Lives.”

 

We encourage all of you to pay attention since this movie is by non-vapers for non-vapers and is a powerful story that may help our cause.

 

Coming up soon; VAPE U III: Vape Summit. 4 days, 20 hours with some of the most amazing thought leaders in the vape space to educate and empower you. Sign up at www.vapementors.com.

 

We interviewed tens of thousands of vape professionals and asked: What keeps you up at night? What worries you the most? With hundreds of responses we drilled it down to just a few areas and then found the best people in the industry to address them. It’s June 23-26 and it will be FREE.

 

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

Arnaud Dumas de Rauly is our guest, and has been in the business since 2008

A Billion Lives represents the number of smokers in the world right now

The director, Aaron Biebert, is a movie director and cinematographer.Neither he nor anyone on his team are vapers. “Find out the truth” was their mission

Cigalikes in Europe are only 2% of the market; the rest are independent businesses

This movie is primarily focused on the non-vaper, the general public

The deeming regs were influenced by Big Tobacco, ie, closed tank/ e-cig manufacturers

This is a US based movie

The number of health complains about vaping is minor compared to other, more common products

The movie premiered in New Zealand and will be in the US this year

What to do: reach out to #abillionlives and use your social media prowess to get the word out

The producers are trying to preview the movie with political powers first

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I want to assure you that the vape industry is far from dead. Yes, there will be failures and closures, but for anyone that has lived through adverse times, these situations create great opportunities as well.

 

And I can assure you, we will be here to education, motivate and entertain you.

 

Thanks again for listening. Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

 

Vape Radio is the largest vape radio show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads since 2014, and one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

That’s it for show #78, so until next time, Vape On!

 

Are you concerned about PMTA? Do you not have a juice line and want one? Level 13 offers you a turnkey program that can get your house brand on your shelves in just a few weeks. Contact us today.

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice,hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app(free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the“subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

“This is not chapter three of the trilogy; it may be the end of chapter one and there is much more to come.” “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Two quotes that may indicate the direction of this Brand New World of vape.

 

The other shoe has fallen. The FDA has spoken and it means…what? The end of the world as we know it? Business as usual? Do we even know?

 

This interview with attorney Phil Daman, a nationally recognized FDA legal authority, covers what these new regulations say and what they don’t say.

 

Since the new regulation’s start clock officially begins on 5/10, we are proclaiming May 10 as National Vape Awareness Day. Phil will be joining us for a LIVE Q & A, and since this is time sensitive, you can visit www.vapementors.com for information.

 

Some other things to share:

 

 

I’ll be at VPX in Vegas May 20 if you plan to attend, I will be speaking along with other experts in their fields.

Coming up in June;VAPE U III: Vape Shop Master Summit. 4 days, 20 hours with some of the most amazing thought leaders in the vape space to educate and empower you. Sign up at vapementors.com.

What do YOU want to know? We interviewed tens of thousands of vape professionals and asked: What keeps you up at night? What worries you the most?

With hundreds of responses we drilled it down to just a few areas and then found the best people in the industry to address them. It’s June 23-26 and it will be FREE.  

Whatyou’ll hear today:

 

 

Phil’s law firm has four offices in key cities and most of their efforts are in the vaping field

He was involved with the founding of SFATA and was the former CEO and president

Vaping is a TECHNOLOGY product. Why can’t regulators get that? It is not a smoking product

Guidance documents explain more details about the new regulations

There are opportunities and upsides for entrepreneurs

The general media is not paying close attention, nor the general public. But that may change since no one wants to see freedom curtailed

We must continue to engage our legislators and political powers

The government will lose millions of dollars in tax revenue,which could help in the future

The game is not over, but is a progression

We will be offering a live Q&A with Phil on May 12

Litigation will be forthcoming to deal with these new laws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talkingpoints & takeaways:

 

 

Critical time periods: if you want to bring a product “to market” do it by August 8, 2016. That is when the law “goes into effect.”

A new product is “on the market” if it is offered for sale.Be sure all warning labels are in place

No one from the FDA will be knocking on your door or shutting you down anytime soon. For the most part we have 24-36 months to see what develops

The FDA still is unsure how to implement or enforce these new rules

Kiosks and malls have more exposure than a traditional shop due to “kids” being proximate

Contact your state and federal congressional leaders and share your concerns

Use social media channels to reach out too!

Congress never intended for vapor products to be regulated under the Tobacco Control Act

Be prepared to comply with the regs and understand what they mean. Don’t follow rumors and gossip

Listen to VAPE Radio show #76, our interview with CASAA legislative coordinator, Alex Clark

Contact: 617-221-3737, [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I want to assure you that the vape industry is far from dead. Yes, there will be failures and closures, but for anyone that has lived through adverse times, these situations create great opportunities as well.

 

And I can assure you, we will be here to education, motivate and entertain you.

 

And last, Happy Anniversary to Vape radio, two years old in April.

 

That wraps up VAPE radio show #77 and thanks again for listening. Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity. Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

Vape Radio is the largest vape radio show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads since 2014, and one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get you rcompany integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

 

That’sit for show #77, so until next time, Vape On!

 

This show was sponsored by Perfect Vape. Are you a vape store,always looking for the latest mods on the market? Welcome to Perfect Vape,one of our supporters here on VAPE radio!

 

Visit them at PerfectVape.com, use coupon code VAPEradio and get a5% discount and let them prove they stand behind these claims.

Today’s show is sponsored by “Level 13 Liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

 

Level 13 Liquids can get your own line off the ground in just a few days! And can help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel.

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio, at [email protected]

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice,hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app(free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the“subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

It’s about Freedom. It’s about Choice. “It’s really about standing up for yourself! No one wants to be bullied and there has to be a time when we stand up and punch back.” That quote from Alex Clark, Legislative Coordinator with CASAA, sums it all up.

 

I had to totally rewrite today’s show since the new deeming regulation unfolded with little notice. The FDA released them May 5, so at least we now know the outcome. No more speculating, no more wondering.

 

Our first interview is with Alex Clark, legislative director with CASAA. Our topic of conversation was about state’s taking their own initiative and instituting laws in lieu of the FDA. We then lead into the new deeming regulations.

 

Here’s what else we covered:

 

 

The fiasco at London VapeJam with Dmitri Agrafiotis, AKA, the Vaping Greek and Phil Busardo getting dissed and not being permitted to speak on stage. More details in my June review in VAPE magazine.

Two recent events I attended: NATO & VSE

NATO (National Association of Tobacco Outlets) is in their 15th and last year, they decided to call it quits and focus on advocacy, regulations and laws that impede the tobacco industry. Good for them to recognize that and we wish them well.

We was HACKED! Apologies for many of you that were unable to get into our VapeMentors site a few weeks ago. We were by my former business partner.

I’ll be writing for VAPE magazine about how the wrong business partner can ruin your business. What about you? Have you had any bad experiences with partners? If so I’d like to share your story as well so others can learn.

Salt Lake City hosted VSE, Vape Shop Events. It’s jokingly called “Speed Dating for vape professionals” but you get 20 minutes, one on one, buyers and sellers, behind closed doors. It’s a great format and will be reviewed in June’s VAPE magazine.

The latest on the Indiana War. Read the April issue of VAPE, as well as one pending in the June copy. At stake may be the entire vape industry in that state which could carry over into others.  

Coming up in June; VAPE U III: Vape Shop Master Summit. 4 days, 20 hours with some of the most amazing thought leaders in the vape space to educate and empower you. You can sign up soon.

What do YOU want to know? We interviewed tens of thousands of vape professionals and asked: What keeps you up at night? What worries you the most? With hundreds of responses we drilled it down to just a few areas and then found the best people in the industry to address them. It’s June 23-26 and it will be FREE. 

We’ll also offer a webinar series on contract manufacturing, provided by some of the most prominent legal minds in the space. We’re still working on details, but that will be available in Q2 as well.

Is it worth creating your own juice or should you have a co-packer do it? I have my thoughts and reached my conclusions, but how about you??

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy anniversary to Vape radio, as we celebrate two years, so let’s carry on with #76, and with our interview with Alex Clark.

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

What is CASAA and what do they do?

What states have been more aggressive with vaping laws? Listen and learn

Indiana laws could reduce the number of vape shops in the state from 400 to a single digit number

Arkansas laws also affect retail shops inventory options

Georgia proposed a law similar to Indiana, but it did not pass

Many states follow “clip & paste” techniques with proposed regulations to copy each other

What is “advocacy” and why should you care?

It could be as simple as a phone call or a “click here” e-mail

A “call to action” offers information on local issues

Politicians WANT to hear from their voters… well, they’re obligated anyway…

Subject change: the new deeming regulations

The regulations are 499 pages with some absurd points

They get published May 10 and they take “effect” 90 days later

New products should be “on the market” within that 90-day window to avoid more restrictions

Talking points & takeaways:

 

 

 

 

Indiana has created a “theme” or a precedence which may indicate the direction of other states.

Could they set a very bad “follow the leader” mentality?

Advocacy=survival. Period

Vape continues to be attacked from local, state and federal levels

Get involved; we have the numbers!

If you call your politicians, be polite, be concise

Is the sky falling? Well Alex has his view while I have mine…

The Regs may be “worse” than expected…And the FDA claims they are saving the children!

The FDA role out will be slow and take place over years. No one will be knocking on your door shutting you down

The “Is vaping tobacco?” question may go to the Supreme Court

There may be unexpected backlashes including Black Market growth and public outcry

Web site: www.CASAA.org, [email protected], phone number is on CASAA web site

42 million smokers may be locked out of the vaping option

Support house bill HR 2058 by calling or local and state politicians. This would change the predicate date: bit.ly/support2058 for information

 

 

Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity. Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

Vape Radio is the largest vape radio show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads, and one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean, beating out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

That’s it for show #76, so until next time, Vape On!

This show was sponsored by Perfect Vape. Are you a vape store, always looking for the latest mods on the market? Welcome to Perfect Vape, one of our supporters here on VAPE radio!

 

Visit them at PerfectVape.com, use coupon code VAPEradio and get a 5% discount and let them prove they stand behind these claims.

Today’s show is sponsored by “Level 13 Liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

 

 

Level 13 Liquids can get your own line off the ground in just a few days! And can help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel.

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio, at [email protected]

 

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vape audience? Vape Radio is the #1 vaping show in the world with more than 1.3 million downloads, and were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].  

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

It’s like “Speed Dating” for the vape industry and Vape Shop Events is the one show you may never attend or even be invited to. They bring together just two dozen buyers and two dozen sellers and they all spend two days meeting and developing relationships. The net result? BUSINESS happens. And that has been missing from the industry for a long time.

 

We interviewed Mike Sessoms, the founder, who offers insight to the program and why you should attend if you are a serious player in the vape space.

 

Meanwhile: Still…no word from the FDA. We all wait, and wait, and wait. As soon as we know, we’ll share it here and bring you interviews from many that can offer their insight.

 

VAPE U III: Vape Summit. 3 days. 12 hours. 9 speakers (or more!). Staring the most amazing thought leaders in the vape space to educate and empower you. Coming in June.

 

We asked ourselves: What do YOU want to know? We interviewed tens of thousands of vape professionals and asked them: What keeps you up at night?What worries you the most?

 

And we got hundreds of responses and drilled it down to just a few areas and then found the best people in the industry to address them.

 

Coming: Webinar series on contract manufacturing, provided by some of the most prominent legal minds in the space.  

 

Is it worth creating your own juice or should you have a co-packer do [t? What are your liabilities and exposure? We’ll address them all.

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

Vape Shop Events brings in 27 direct manufacturers (sellers) and introduces them to 20 volume sellers for 20 minutes

Manufacturers include hardware, coil companies, wick companies, and e-liquids.

One fee (from sellers), covers travel, lodging and food. Everyone eats together to build relationships. Buyers do not pay.

This venue may help the distribution issue that is a logjam in the industry

These VSE shows are held quarterly with successive shows in Park City,UT, La Jolla, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity.Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

Vape Radio is the #1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

Today’s show is sponsored by “Level 13 Liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

 

Level 13 Liquids can get your own line off the ground in just a few days! And can help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel.

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio, at norm@

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio, at [email protected]

 

We’re offering a free webinar series on how to open a vape shop and will cover the Essentials and also offer a Masters course. If you are not on our mailing list, visit VapeMentors.com and sign up.

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vape audience? Vape Radio is the #1 vaping show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected]. 

 

 

This show was sponsored by Perfect Vape. Are you a vape store, always looking for the latest mods on the market? Welcome to Perfect Vape, one of our supporters here on VAPE radio!

Few distributors can claim they have the largest hardware inventory in America, but Perfect Vape really does! They can really deliver the goods.

They also offer their own“PerfectVape” liquid at tremendous prices, available in 350 flavors and all sizes.

They also carry full product liability for your protection. 

If you can find a lower price after buying from them, they’ll credit the difference.

Visit them at PerfectVape.com, use coupon code VAPEradio and get a 5% discount and let them prove they stand behind these claims.

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes,and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the“subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book,Vapreneur!

This show includes an interview with one of the largest contract manufacturers of e-liquids in the country. We discuss future regulations and how they compare to pharmacy guidelines. We will see more changes in THIS sector than any other one over the next two years.

 

At VapeMentors we connect with amazing people and significant companies. When you hire me you get not just me, but our entire network. Today you’ll meet one of the resources, known as JSPR. They also own Council of Vapor, and if you need hardware designed, they are the Go to people.

 

I plan to spend quite a bit of time on this liquid market in the next few months for some of these reasons, plus because I am launching a program to help vape shops double their revenue. One tool to that end is house lines of juice. I’ll be sharing that in the next show or two.

 

This has been a busy first quarter of 2016 with lots of events going on. Visits to Detroit, San Diego (twice) and Las Vegas(ditto) with more to come. Vegas is becoming a “go to” location for many vaping events as you will hear.

 

What is it that keeps you up at night? We want to fix that problem with our new class, called VAPE U III. And we need your help!Listen in and offer your input.

 

Whatyou’ll hear today:

 

 

Interview with Kerry Lam, JSPR brand ambassador and Monica Schick

JSPR manufacturers for several dozen product lines

Their lab was designed from the ground up for FDA and pharma regulations in mind

Monica comes from the pharma world and compares liquids and drug guidelines

“GMP” is the standard of any good laboratory: traceability and accountability are paramount

Sometakeaways:

 

 

Sometimes all that needs to be changed is the LABEL

Manufacturers have an obligation to be sure their products are “safe”

That wraps up VAPE radio show #74 and thanks again for listening. Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Vape Radio is the #1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

Today’s show is sponsored by “Level 13 Liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

 

Level 13 Liquids can get your own line off the ground in just a few days! And can help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel.

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio.

 

We’re offering a free webinar series on how to open a vape shop and will cover the Essentials and also offer a Masters course. If you are not on our mailing list, visit VapeMentors.com and sign up.

 

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vape audience? Vape Radio is the #1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected]. 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go. To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now,just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

One of our missions here at Vape Radio is to bring you access to some of the top thought leaders in the vape space, as well as keep you apprised of events you need to know about. Today we’re killing two birds with one stone, to coin a cliché.

 

Check out TPE-Tobacco Plus Expo- in Las Vegas, one of the two events that I believe are the most professional in the industry. Listen to our interview with Jennifer Gelfand from TPE and we’ll share exactly who this show is designed to attract.

 

We also wanted to share with you another event, and this one is about the misunderstood world of CBD.

 

Are you confused about CBD? Do you have an interest in offering the products but now sure about any legal issues?

 

Azim Chowdhury and Christopher Van Gundy,with Keller & Heckman Law Firm, will be offering a FREE webinar called“Facts Uncovered and Myths Busted: Vaping Regulation and CBD.” Register here: http://www.khlaw.com/showevent.aspx?show=8758.

 The CBD world is going through changes, justl ike the vape space. Do the FDA deeming regs cover CBD? Since medical marijuana is legal in over half the country does that put CBD in a lesser or a greater spotlight?

 

 

You can judge for yourself so we hope you can join the webinar.

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

Part I: TPE caters to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in both tobacco and vaping

Part II: What is CBD? Is it really marijuana?Listen to find out!

CBD is not psychoactive by itself but is derived from marijuana

Keller & Heckman are getting involved with CBD since they are leaders in addressing questionable legal concerns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talking points:

 

 

Part I: What separates TPE from others?: It is purely B2B with a long history and run by a professional team

There will be many show specials there!

 

 

 

Some takeaways:

 

 

Part I: Vaping has been a part of TPE for over 10 years! But has gotten bigger in the past three years.

Over 2000 attendees are expected

Part II: CBD offers lots of promise to help epilepsy and other neurological diseases

Who is this webinar for: Anyone with questions or are considering stocking and selling CBD products in their vape shop

CBD is a good product to help those withsleeping issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope you enjoyed their two brief but insightful invitations to events that I believe will help you a lot. TPE is one of my annual faves since it is so professionally run and so well attended. If you’d like to rub shoulders with some of the major players in the industry, then take the time to head out to Vegas.

 

CBD is also a personal fascination as I mentioned. The benefits of CBD have been proven clinically and anecdotally, so if you have concerns and want to be sure you’re not exposed to undue risk, please join the free webinar.

 

Do you have a topic you’d like to hear or do you have something to share? Someone you’d like us to speak with? Send us a note to [email protected].

 

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity. Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

 

Today’s show is sponsored by www.VapeGenie.com.If you want to team up with the company that has the newest products first,these are your guys. 

 

 

Today’s show is sponsored by “Your E-liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

 

Your E-liquids offers you a turn-key 8-week program to develop your own line and includes help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel if you wish.

 

For information contact me here at Vape Radio, at [email protected]

 

We’re offering a free webinar series on how to open a vape shop and will cover the Essentials and also offer a Masters course. If you are not on our mailing list, visit VapeMentors.com and sign up.

 

Future shows will offer our new program called 2016 Vape Industry Survival Guide and coming up soon is an interview with our old bud, Grimm Green. We’ll be talking about vaping products to sell as well as to buy.

 

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vape audience?

 

Vape Radio is the#1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcastsof 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free,you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice, hit iTunes, and find“VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts App and subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get it downloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app (free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the “subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio fileat the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!

On our last show we started a conversation with Nick(Grimm) Green, one of the most prolific and influential reviewers today. We covered so much awesome content we ended up breaking our interview into two parts. Welcome to part II.

In our last show we spoke about hardware and products that work, as well as some that don’t and Grimm shared his list of “must carry”inventory for vape shops. Be sure you catch that one along with this show here.

 

What you’ll hear today:

 

 

Grimm does 4-5 weekly video blogs. Videos onwww.Youtube/GrimmGreen and audio only on his SoundCloud feed

What’s keeping Grimm awake at night: making sure he’s putting out the best products possible using GMP

Epiclouds is Nick’s dripper line through Namber Juice, nine flavors in the Namber Classics line. Newest is “Grimm Cult” which is themed around “metal culture”

What should a vape shop do differently going forward: Grimm is not envious of vape shop owners

 

Talking points:

 

 

E-liquids are NOT a “get rich quick” operation, but it can belong lasting

“Flash in the pan” liquid companies are probably not sustainable with no longevity

Some takeaways:

 

 

There has never been such a huge variety of top notch liquids that cannot get to market. The market is that difficult.

Predictions 24 months in the future: What will be different?If we are “left alone” we should be able to take care of ourselves and liquids will get cheaper and larger size bottles. Mods will drop in price. Vape shops may be like “fast food” outlets, almost like a commodity

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Grimm advises

There are still opportunities out there!

Follow Nick on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, all under “GrimmGreen”. For information on Namber: www.namberjuice.com

Before we leave I want to offer you all a great opportunity.Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vaping audience?

 

Vape Radio is the #1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected].

Today’s show is sponsored by www.VapeGenie.com. If you want to team up with the company that has the newest products first, these are your guys.

 

Today’s show is sponsored by “Your E-liquids.” Are you a retail shop without your own house line? Do you already have your own liquids but lack consistency or confidence that they are offering you a product you can stand behind?

Your E-liquids offers you a turn-key 8-week program to develop your own line and includes help with marketing, branding and expansion into a wholesale channel if you wish.

 

For information contact me here at Vape radio, at [email protected]

 

We’re offering a free webinar series on how to open a vape shop and will cover the Essentials and also offer a Masters course. If you are not on our mailing list, visit VapeMentors.com and sign up.

 

Future shows will offer our new program called 2016 Vape Industry Survival Guide and coming up soon is an interview with our old bud, GrimmGreen. We’ll be talking about vaping products to sell as well as to buy.

 

Would you like to get your product, service or message in front of our targeted vape audience?

 

Vape Radio is the #1 vape radio show in the world with more than 1.2 million downloads, and over 120,000 unique views a month. We were one of the TOP TEN business podcasts of 2015 on Podbean and beat out more than 130,000 other shows. For just $750 you get your company integrated within THREE shows and we’re looking for TWO more advertisers to fill our spots; how about you! Contact [email protected]. 

 

A podcast is a free downloadable audio show that enables you to learn while you’re on the go.  To subscribe to my podcast for free, you’ll need an app to listen to the show from.

 

For iPhone/iPad/iPod listeners – Grab your device of choice,hit iTunes, and find “VAPE Radio.” You can download the free Apple Podcasts Appand subscribe within. Every time I produce a new episode, you’ll get itdownloaded right on your iDevice.

 

For Android listeners – Download the Stitcher Radio app(free) and search for “VAPE Radio.”  

 

For podcast lovers – If you already listen to podcasts and have a favorite directory that you are listening to right now, just hit the“subscribe” button and new shows will be added as we post them.

 

If you don’t have a mobile device – You can always listen to the show by clicking the audio file at the top of this page.  Just bookmark us!

 

Review us!

 

If you post a review we’ll send you a free digital copy of my book, Vapreneur!