The Cannabis Business Minds Show

Get the insight from the first Marijuana / Hemp specialist in the world on what it takes to run a compliant cannabis business and how to build a consulting agency in cannabis.

About our Expert:

Kim Stuck was the first Marijuana/Hemp specialist for a public health authority in the nation in Denver CO. She has a
bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition/Biochem and is a Certified Professional in Food Safety (CPFS), a Certified Quality
Auditor (CQA), and a leading expert in Cannabis food safety and compliance.

She is the Founder of Allay Consulting LLC, a
consulting firm that helps the Cannabis industry over-come compliance pitfalls in State Regulations, FDA, OSHA, and Fire
code. Allay now assists with cGMP and ISO Certification in the cannabis industry. She helps influence regulations and requirements in the cannabis industry by participating in these groups and speaking on behalf of the cannabis industry regularly.

She was also a judge for the Colorado Manufacturing Awards put on by Company Week Magazine who has recently added a Cannabis manufacturing product award. She was also honored to present the award to the winners during the award ceremony in 2019 and will do so again in 2020.

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On this episode we get back to the basics with Toni Forge from 4 Leaf Consulting about the current environment for cannabis operators. We talk about the inevitable shakeout and what businesses should be focused on to survive in California.

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On today's episode of Cannabis Business Minds, we learn from the CEO of a mission driven company, on what it takes to spearhead innovation. From Cannabis and the Brain, to how to grow a cannabis product, Max Simon has created an ecosystem for online learning for all stages of the cannabis plant and cycle.

One of my favorite quotes from Max during our podcast interview was, "With so many places around the world legalizing, we need fair, sensible, and supportive regulations which only comes from proper education and not fear or ignorance."

Cannabis Business Minds, what are you doing to help move the legalization agenda forward?

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In this episode of Cannabis Business Minds, we speak with Dan Nicholls of ELLO.

Before joining ELLO, Dan was the Vice President of MJIC, where he advised cannabis companies on raising investment capital as well as analyzed and completed equity investments for MJIC’s investment fund. Previously, he worked at a boutique investment bank where he led more than $1 billion in healthcare M&A transactions.

Dan is also the creator of the Marijuana Index, a stock index that tracks the top cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canada, which has been featured in the Washington Post, CNBC, Forbes and over 100 otherpublications. He is also the co-founder of CannaEvents, a Los Angeles-based cannabis events calendar.

Chat with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnicholls/

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On this episode we talk about actionable steps you can take in your business while dealing with uncertainty with Jonathan Teeters, MBA and Head of Business Development at Azuca.

We cover the subjects of team management in these times, adjustments being made as capital markets disappear, supply chains, and strategy needs to steer. We discuss how to address customers in a time of uncertainty and why leadership, business development, and content are key focus points during this time.

Jonathan has more than 20 years leading teams, building strategy, and developing relations. He has more than 6 years as a leader in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries, I've cultivated a deep set of relationships that I now use to effectively develop business opportunities, influence policy, support innovation, and increase access for underrepresented voices. Jonathan utilizes a broad set of technical and interpersonal skills to help stakeholders and customers meet their challenges and capitalize on an opportunity.

Behind the Scenes Interview

What is the best thing that is going on in your career right now?

Well, our company/brand is relatively well-positioned to come out of this CV thing in good shape. Strong partnerships emerging... otherwise it’s kinda weird these days.

Why are you part of the cannabis industry?

I like doing things that haven’t been done. I want to be able to look back in 20 years and say I helped build that. I love cannabis and what it can do for people, their physical and mental health, and Mother Earth.

What's the biggest challenge you've faced as a business owner that you can share with our audience?

How to have a positive outlook in uncertainty. Being nimble is a real thing now. Managing cash. Positioning in a changing landscape.

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