#94: Running a Cannabis Supplements Business with Nic Hewitt
01/20/21 • 53 min
"You’re stronger than you think you are." – Nic Hewitt
Nic Hewitt (@nicwestlakeshemp) is a co-founder of lakelandcbd.co.uk: A company selling cannabis food supplements in the form of capsules, oil, and creams.
Nic, who was diagnosed with Bipolar Type II in her teens and Borderline Personality Disorder in her twenties, was left devastated when Storm Desmond wrecked her life in 2015, leaving her homeless and jobless. On the brink of suicide, her life around thanks to CBD: A cannabis food supplement introduced to the UK in 2016. Almost five years on, Nic is now running a successful business with her longstanding school friend.
In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss some of the potential effects of CBD on the body; first steps of starting a CBD business; adding a human touch to stand out from the competition; opening a physical store, and so much more!
You can find Nic at the following:
- Instagram: @nicwestlakeshemp
- Website: lakelandcbd.co.uk
Key Points:
The origin story (4:50)
Potential effects of CBD on the body (11:11)
The stigma and discrimination (13:22)
Coming forward and the narrative we need to create (18:24)
First steps of starting a CBD business and adding a human touch to stand out from the competition (25:20)
Opening a physical store (31:30)
A hub for health, well being and innovation (34:26)
Product development (40:06)
Nic’s 5-year plan and her end goal (43:59)
"You’re stronger than you think you are." – Nic Hewitt (50:39)
Resource:
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"You’re stronger than you think you are." – Nic Hewitt
Nic Hewitt (@nicwestlakeshemp) is a co-founder of lakelandcbd.co.uk: A company selling cannabis food supplements in the form of capsules, oil, and creams.
Nic, who was diagnosed with Bipolar Type II in her teens and Borderline Personality Disorder in her twenties, was left devastated when Storm Desmond wrecked her life in 2015, leaving her homeless and jobless. On the brink of suicide, her life around thanks to CBD: A cannabis food supplement introduced to the UK in 2016. Almost five years on, Nic is now running a successful business with her longstanding school friend.
In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss some of the potential effects of CBD on the body; first steps of starting a CBD business; adding a human touch to stand out from the competition; opening a physical store, and so much more!
You can find Nic at the following:
- Instagram: @nicwestlakeshemp
- Website: lakelandcbd.co.uk
Key Points:
The origin story (4:50)
Potential effects of CBD on the body (11:11)
The stigma and discrimination (13:22)
Coming forward and the narrative we need to create (18:24)
First steps of starting a CBD business and adding a human touch to stand out from the competition (25:20)
Opening a physical store (31:30)
A hub for health, well being and innovation (34:26)
Product development (40:06)
Nic’s 5-year plan and her end goal (43:59)
"You’re stronger than you think you are." – Nic Hewitt (50:39)
Resource:
My Udemy Course on How to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Be sure to follow me on Instagram @entrepreneurscanparty
Want to create your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card!
If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!
** Want to make this your best year yet? Claim your FREE Annual Blueprint & Strategic Life Plan, packed full of 96 thought-provoking, mind-shifting questions! Visit my website – scottstockdale.co.uk – for details **
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Trailer for #94: Running a Cannabis Supplements Business with Nic Hewitt
In this week’s episode, I am joined by the co-founder of lakelandcbd.co.uk- Nic Hewitt (@nicwestlakeshemp).
Lakelandcbd.co.uk is a company selling cannabis food supplements in the form of capsules, oil, and creams.
In our wide-ranging conversation, we delve into;
- Some of the potential effects of CBD on the body;
- First steps of starting a CBD business;
- Adding a human touch to out from the competition;
- Opening a physical store;
And so, SO much more!
Join us for the full episode on Wednesday!
Be sure to follow me on Instagram @entrepreneurscanparty
Want to create your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card!
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts!
If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!
** Want to make this your best year yet? Claim your FREE Annual Blueprint & Strategic Life Plan, packed full of 96 thought-provoking, mind-shifting questions! Visit my website – scottstockdale.co.uk – for details **
Next Episode
#95: How to Pick Your Life Partner
I haven’t found the girl of my dreams just yet but at least I know what I’m looking for.
Key Points:
Passing the traffic test (2:09)
No. 1 (2:45)
No. 2 (2:51)
No.3 (2:58)
No. 4 (3:16)
My Recommendations:
Wait But Why by Tim Urban
How to Pick Your Life Partner a fantastic blog by Tim Urban
My Udemy Course on How to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Be sure to follow me on Instagram @entrepreneurscanparty
Want to create your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card!
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts!
If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!
** Want to make this your best year yet? Claim your FREE Annual Blueprint & Strategic Life Plan, packed full of 96 thought-provoking, mind-shifting questions! Visit my website – scottstockdale.co.uk – for details **
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