The Cannabis Business Development Podcast

Kham Inthirath

The Cannabis Business Development podcast takes a deep dive into the trials, tribulations, and ultimate success of Cannabis Legalization throughout the US. We will hear from individuals directly involved from a variety of business, legal, medical, and consumer perspectives. It will cover topic pillars such as Cannabis Industry News, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Marketing, Cannabis Sales, Cannabis Consumers, and Dispensary Operations.

  1. Philip Smith, owner of Freshly Baked, on the Importance of Grit and Teamwork in the Cannabis Industry

    09/01/2022

    Philip Smith, owner of Freshly Baked, on the Importance of Grit and Teamwork in the Cannabis Industry

    Think making it in the cannabis industry is easy? Think again.  While there’s nothing to say you CAN’T do it, you’ll definitely need to be creative and gritty. Those are two traits Philip Smith, owner of Freshly Baked, has in spades. 💪 In this episode of the Cannabis Business Development Podcast, Kham talks with Philip Smith, owner of Freshly Baked, the first cannabis delivery company on the East Coast, about how cannabis opens the door for social equity, what he gained from his background in the armed forces, and where he sees the future of the cannabis industry going.  Tune in to learn… 👉  How Freshly Baked became one of the only operational social equity companies on the East Coast.  👉  How being a female-led, veteran-owned company differentiates them and informs their mission.  👉 How a lack of capital forces a company to be operationally sound and ethical.  👉 How to handle the “nos” you’ll face before you get to the “yes” 👉 The difference between being an entrepreneur and being entrepreneurial.  👉 How a moral code of “radical transparency” helped Freshly Baked succeed.  👉 The truth behind the biggest myths in the cannabis industry. 👉 Why learning to tell your brand’s story is so important to your marketing.  👉 What Freshly Baked does to help their brand stand out.  👉 And more! Enjoy - check out the full video in the comments.  —— ► Connect with Kham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaminthi... ► Special thanks to our guest experts Philip Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-smith-0588661a8/ and Jenny Roseman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-roseman-6b262743/ ———— For more resources: https://indicativemarketing.com/ #FreshlyBaked #RecreationalCannabis #EastCoastCannabis

    41 min
  2. Alissa Nowak, CEO, and Founder of Lucky Green Ladies, on Learning From Failures, Finding a Mentor, and Building Resilience

    05/27/2022

    Alissa Nowak, CEO, and Founder of Lucky Green Ladies, on Learning From Failures, Finding a Mentor, and Building Resilience

    Starting a cannabis business can be frightening and lonely. Maybe you feel like you’re all on your own, and you’re not sure where to turn yet. We’ve got good news and bad news. 👎The bad news is that’s what entrepreneurship feels like, a lot of the time. 👍 The good news is that it’s totally normal and you are definitely NOT alone. In this episode of The Cannabis Business Development Podcast, Kham sits down with someone who knows that better than most: Alissa Nowak. Nowak is the CEO and Founder of Lucky Green Ladies.  In this episode, she and Kham have a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about the future of the cannabis industry, how she learned some life lessons the tough way, and what it takes to be innovative and successful in today’s cannabis space.  Tune in to learn… 👉 How a tough road (and Dunkin’ Donuts) led her to where she is today.  👉 What she’s learned from the biggest challenges in her life.  👉 What she wishes she knew before she started her career 👉 What Alissa’s favorite (and least favorite) things about the cannabis industry are 👉 What she sees as challenges in the industry  👉 How she makes her brand stand out 👉 How she was inspired by social equity programs 👉 The daily routine that keeps her organized 👉 And more Enjoy! —— ► Connect with Kham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaminthi... ► Special thanks to our guest expert Alissa Nowak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissamnowak/   ———— For more resources: https://indicativemarketing.com/ #CannabisBusinessDevelopment #LuckyGreenLadies #MedicalCannabis

    44 min
  3. Dr. Ben Caplan and Keith Black on the Power and Potential of Medical Cannabis

    05/12/2022

    Dr. Ben Caplan and Keith Black on the Power and Potential of Medical Cannabis

    As a cannabis company, you want to build your brand and differentiate yourself from the competition. The question, then, is HOW? The answer, of course, is marketing. In the last few years, the cannabis industry has become saturated with a lot of companies… Most of whom offer really similar products and services… The only way to stand out from the crowd is to market yourself well. One great method we like to recommend is podcasting. In today’s busy, on-the-go world, podcasts are a digestible, versatile form of content customers can interact with wherever they go. For an example, check out today’s episode of the Cannabis Business Development podcast. Kham sits down with Dr. Ben Caplan of CED clinic and Keith Black, a medical cannabis patient, to discuss the power and potential of medical cannabis.  Check out how we share information and bust myths using the podcast format. Tune in to learn… 👉How one customer overcame his medical difficulties with medical cannabis.  👉How to encourage customers to experiment with strains to find what works for them. 👉How to use podcasts to respond to disinformation and set the record straight. 👉And more.  Check out the whole episode now. ➤➤  —— ► Connect with Kham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaminthi... ► Special thanks to our guest expert Dr. Ben Caplan, from CED Clinic: https://www.cedclinic.com/ ► Special thanks to our guest Keith Black  ———— For more resources: https://indicativemarketing.com/ #CannabisCompanyMarketing #CannabisPodcast #GrowYourBrand

    32 min
  4. Bridging the Gap Between Cannabis and Healthcare, Self-Care, and Challenges new Cannabis Professionals Will Face

    05/11/2022

    Bridging the Gap Between Cannabis and Healthcare, Self-Care, and Challenges new Cannabis Professionals Will Face

    The cannabis industry is an exciting space with a lot of opportunities.  But how do you know if it’s right for you? If you’re considering starting a cannabis business, what should you consider?   In this episode of the Cannabis Business Development Podcast, Kham talks with Jeremy West, Co-Founder of East Coast Herbalist, about….    👉 How Jeremey got into the cannabis business. 👉 How he stays organized and focused during chaotic or difficult times.  👉 Why education and responsibility are so important for the future of the cannabis industry.  👉  What success means for him.  👉 What advice he’d give people considering entering the cannabis business. 👉 Why we need to re-think the stigma surrounding cannabis.  👉 What challenges he’s faced in the industry.  👉 His favorite things about the cannabis industry.    👉 How to know when your cannabis side hustle is ready to become a full-time gig. 👉 The biggest myths in the cannabis industry (Hint: CBD is one of them…) 👉 And more. Learn how to start and grow a cannabis business, take care of yourself in the process, and make an impact in this exciting, ever-growing industry.    _ _   ► Connect with Kham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaminthi… ► Special thanks to our guest expert Jeremy West, from East Coast Herbalist: https://eastcoastherbalist.com/  ———— For more resources: https://inthinkagency.com/ #CannabisBusiness  #CannabisMarketing #CannabisBrands

    40 min

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The Cannabis Business Development podcast takes a deep dive into the trials, tribulations, and ultimate success of Cannabis Legalization throughout the US. We will hear from individuals directly involved from a variety of business, legal, medical, and consumer perspectives. It will cover topic pillars such as Cannabis Industry News, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Marketing, Cannabis Sales, Cannabis Consumers, and Dispensary Operations.