45 episodes

Join Ashley and her friends as they explore the rules of engagement for navigating cannabis as a business owner with a genuine appreciation for the plant while not being an a*****e. The cannabis podcast where you'll find funny, reflective, and insightful observations on being a goal oriented person with a soul.

Cannabis Curious Voicemail: 1.800.484.7849

Cannabis Curious Ashley Nickel

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Join Ashley and her friends as they explore the rules of engagement for navigating cannabis as a business owner with a genuine appreciation for the plant while not being an a*****e. The cannabis podcast where you'll find funny, reflective, and insightful observations on being a goal oriented person with a soul.

Cannabis Curious Voicemail: 1.800.484.7849

    Keeping Cash Operations Optimized and Profitable - ChronicCash - Solving Manual Retail Cash Reporting and Counting

    Keeping Cash Operations Optimized and Profitable - ChronicCash - Solving Manual Retail Cash Reporting and Counting

    Meet Nick Spohn, Founder of ChronicCash.

    ChronicCash is an integrated, automated solution for cash heavy retail environments. ChronicCash helps retail business owners address the many pitfalls of managing, reporting, and monitoring cash. What I find unique about ChronicCash is their total transparency in both cost and savings. ChronicCash is invested in developing good, sustainable client relationships so they pride themselves on being transparency in business relationships. With the backing of Kratos Group, ChronicCash comes a completely integrated solution with top-of-the-line technology and partners that are willing to grow with your business.

    In this conversation you will learn more about the risks of all cash operations, how ChronicCash helps address the risk of cash operations, and what we should all be thinking about when it comes to a cash rich industry and future regulations.

    Instagram @chronic_cash

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chroniccash/

    • 44 min
    Keeping the Disruptive Spirit Alive - Leafsheets - Lowering Barries to Entry With Accessible Business Documents

    Keeping the Disruptive Spirit Alive - Leafsheets - Lowering Barries to Entry With Accessible Business Documents

    Meet Juliana Whitney and Nick Bembenek, co-founders of Leafsheets. 

    Leafsheets is simplifying cannabis entrepreneurship with accessible, proven business and operational documents for cannabis businesses. Leafsheets aims to make the licensing process more accessible by providing a cost-effective solution to hiring lawyers and consultants to assist with state applications. Leafsheets reduces the hours put into state applications by providing a library of documents that meet state application requirements. In addition to helping cannabis entrepreneur navigate the licensing process at a significantly more competitive price point, Leafsheets also helps canna business to scale. Rigorous business and operational documents help to drive a consistent operating model and makes cannabis businesses viable acquisition targets.

    In this conversation you will learn more about what Leafsheest is and why and how Juliana and Nick built a robust, fun, accessible solution for entrepreneurs and business owners in cannabis. 

    Instagram @leafsheets

    www.leafsheets.com

    • 34 min
    Branding is More Than Pretty Pictures - Krysta Jones of THC Girls - Building a Sustainable Brand with Good Products and Great Intention

    Branding is More Than Pretty Pictures - Krysta Jones of THC Girls - Building a Sustainable Brand with Good Products and Great Intention

    Meet Krysta Jones, a branding expert and founder of THC Girls. Krysta is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive cannabis resume. Krysta is no stranger to hard work, she's moved all over the US to pursue cannabis opportunities in cultivation, processing, retail, and brand development. Krysta's energy and integrity have helped her build a long, sustained career in cannabis. Krysta has leaned in to what she's naturally good at; networking, relationship building, communicating, while always looking for ways to bring value to her team and her clients.

    Krysta and the THC Girls launched the THC Girls App a mobile tool for models, content creators, artists, business owners, and service providers to connect in the cannabis industry. Krysta knows how to flex her skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the large multi-state operators as well as the craft cannabis community. She is always crediting her team, shining a light on the benefits of collaboration and bringing you along on her adventures. Krysta is a source of inspiration and knowledge.

    In this episode, you will learn about what it takes to create a successful brand, why the THC Girls app and why now, and how Krysta maintains motivation in a tough dynamic industry.

    Instagram @mthrfknjones

    Instagram @thehighcountrygirls

    https://www.thehighcountrygirls.com/thc-girls-app/

    • 40 min
    Why the Language of the Law Matters - Blaze Responsibly - Shedding Light on How Policy and People Affect Cannabis Markets

    Why the Language of the Law Matters - Blaze Responsibly - Shedding Light on How Policy and People Affect Cannabis Markets

    Meet Chirali Patel, an attorney and the founder of Blaze Responsibly. Chirali’s relationship with cannabis is personal. She’s witnessed first hand the relief cannabis can bring to ailing family members. Chirali’s is blazing a hot, unique trail in the cannabis community. She’s applied for a cannabis business license in the state of New Jersey. She serves as an attorney and advocate for those interested in navigating the cannabis licensing process. She founded Blaze Responsibly to educate others on the cannabis laws, rights, and industry news. She’s dedicated to empowering the South Asian community in cannabis and hemp to create a bridge for personal and professional opportunities.

    In this episode, you will learn why the language of the law matters, how cannabis regulations affect cannabis business, opportunities for citizens and businesses to partake in the policy making process and how we can all create a more equitable industry.

    Instagram @blazeresponsibly

    • 54 min
    People Are Your Product - GRN | Uptown - Right People, Right Place, Right Things

    People Are Your Product - GRN | Uptown - Right People, Right Place, Right Things

    Meet Jessica Cranney, Chief Connection Officer, at Global Recruiters Network (GRN) | Uptown a cannabis consulting and recruiting company. Jessica brings over 20 years of leadership & organizational development and retail management experience to GRN Uptown. Prior to GRN Uptown, Jessica spent over 15+ years advancing her career with a Fortune 500 TeleCom company where she leveraged her passion for people development to build highly inspired & engaged winning teams. Jessica grew her career to Vice President, overseeing 200+ stores & a cross-functional team of 500+ people across 5 states. After that, she found her way to the cannabis industry – a perfect marriage of her professional background and personal passions. Jessica’s proven track-record includes expertise in organizational & talent development, labor management, driving leading sales results & executing creative marketing strategies. 

    In this episode, we talk about Jessica's journey in to cannabis, why people are always your product, how cannabis company's can create an engaging culture without breaking the bank, and the future of human capital in cannabis. 

    GRN Uptown - https://www.grnuptown.com/default.aspx

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/grnuptown/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grn_uptown/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grnuptown1

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Budtenders the Face of Cannabis - Amber Plush - Educating New Patients and Consumers

    Budtenders the Face of Cannabis - Amber Plush - Educating New Patients and Consumers

    Meet Amber Plush, budtender based in Colorado, Amber’s been a budtender for 5 years. Amber was drawn to budtending due to her desire to help people find relief with cannabis. She’s enjoyed the last five years help new patients find relief from chronic or acute conditions, and the continious learning curve in a an industry with news strains and products released regulatory. In this episode, you will learn more about Amber’s experience as a budtender, how she approaches patient education, what surprises her most about new cannabis products, and how we can all find the right cannabis.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-plush-724103204/

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

oliviabaker13 ,

Hit the subscribe button!

Calling both canna-sseurs and canna-curious alike - this is a must-listen pod for you! Engaging and educational conversations around all the latest in cannabis space. Sit back and listen, you might just learn something new! Highly recommend hitting that subscribe button.

Top Podcasts In Business

The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Hala Taha | YAP Media Network
Planet Money
NPR