Best Kyle Canna Podcasts (2025)

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When the Side Hustle Becomes the Real Hustle with Will Breakell 54:18

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This week, Will Breaknell, CEO of Blazy Susan, joins the Cannabis Equipment News (CEN) podcast to discuss how he set out to clean up coffee tables with a novel smoking accessory and wound up launching one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.—and it all started with a little product placement on CNN during the New Year's Eve Ball dro…

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Chaos Breeds Opportunity with John Shute 1:00:59

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This week, John Shute, CEO of PufCreative, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he creates marketing programs that move the needle for cannabis operators and the disruptive marketing tactics the industry can use to stand above the fray. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by givi…

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Unity Moves This Industry Forward with Aundre Speciale 1:03:35

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This week, Aundre Speciale, owner of Cannabis Buyer's Club Berkley (CBCB), joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss her legacy in the industry, which spans some 35 years of advocacy, retail, research and community building. Speciale was turned on to the cannabis industry by Jack Herer, author of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes." Herer was…

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Cannabis Banking Pro Started Career Slinging Shaved Ice to Swifties with Charlie Weiler 36:51

1M ago36:51

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This week, Charlie Weiler, banking sales manager at LeafLink joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his journey from slinging shaved ice at Taylor Swift concerts (and pretty much every major event in the greater Kansas City area) to becoming a cannabis finance pro at Dama Finanancial, which LeafLink acquired in July 2024.…

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The Industry Has Enough Snake Oil Products, This Isn't One of Them with Ryan Dohm and Dustin Dohm 52:25

1M ago52:25

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This week, Ryan Dohm and Dustin Dohm, co-founders of GrowDefender, join the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss their patented antimicrobial solution and how it can help prevent operators for failing testing. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally…

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Don't Skimp on Capex with David Loos 38:15

2M ago38:15

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This week, David Loos, co-founder of Frontline Bud Foundation and the founder of Farmer Dave's Consulting joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the birth of Minnesota's cannabis market, why cannabis is a good industry to build a career and whether or not state cultivators can survive an open market. Oh, and why operators can't skimp …

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Nurse Turns to Cannabis to Improve Patient Care with Marvina Thomas 38:47

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This week, Marvina Thomas, founder and CEO of Fourtwenty Collections, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss her dispensary and consumption lounge retail location in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email t…

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The Vermont Market Is Amazing with Kyle Sheridan 51:00

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This week, Kyle Sheridan, owner of Sunny Gardens VT joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he makes seeds, his role in the wholesale market, and the current state of Vermont's cannabis industry. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, t…

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The Hemp Industry Is Fed Up With Misconceptions with Kelly Burke 1:07:39

5M ago1:07:39

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This week, Kelly Burke, COO and co-founder of Kifcure and CEO of Emerald Acres, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how she helped build the largest industrial hemp grower in Illinois. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the…

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How Canna Capable Helps People with Disabilities Grow Their Own Medicine with Dan Mahon: 39:18

5M ago39:18

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This week, Dan Mahon, founding member of Canna Capable joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to help people with physical disabilities grow cannabis. Follow Canna Capable on Instagram. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to…

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The Cannabis Industry Is Being Forced to Overpackage with Mike Forenza 43:55

5M ago43:55

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This week, Mike Forenza, managing partner of AE Global, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the crisis in cannabis packaging, sustainability without greenwashing, and the industry's new top priority. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finall…

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Will President Trump Follow Through on Cannabis Industry Relief? with Scott Jordan 43:45

6M ago43:45

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This week, Scott Jordan, founder of Alternative Finance Network joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnew…

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Edibles Should Provide a Predictable, Sessionable High with Jonathan Spadafora 56:34

6M ago56:34

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This week, Jonathan Spadafora, CEO of Flower Union, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast. Spadafora's journey into cannabis began when his daughter was dealing with health issues and the family decided CBD could help. But that was before it was widely available, so it meant having to move to Colorado to be near medical professionals that had a…

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How to Create a Memorable Experience for Cannabis Customers with Will Read 53:10

6M ago53:10

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This week, Will Read, founder and CEO of CannaPlanners, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to normalize cannabis branding by bringing mainstream marketing and branding strategies into an industry still fighting stigma.By David Mantey

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Broke and Penniless, But Undeterred with Shane Breen 53:16

6M ago53:16

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This week, Shane Breen, CEO of Silly Nice joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the wild road that brought him into the industry, one fraught with betrayal and fraud. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest …

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How to Guarantee Clean Cannabis is Brought to Market with Joseph Edwards 53:44

7M ago53:44

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This week, Joseph Edwards, chief science officer of Yofumo Technologies joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his unique approach to decontamination with a system that doesn't damage the valuable parts of the plant.By David Mantey

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Building an All-in-One Platform for Cannabis Retailers with Rocco Del Priore 35:35

7M ago35:35

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This week, Rocco Del Priore, co-founder of Sweed, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built a platform to address unique dispensary challenges and set the table for the AI renaissance. Subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a po…

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The Future of Cannabis Is My Mom with Elizabeth Corbett 52:50

7M ago52:50

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This week, Elizabeth Corbett, president of enterprise sales at AE Global, joins the podcast to discuss all things packaging and why the industry needs to stop focusing on bargain hunters looking for high-potency products if it wants to grow.By David Mantey

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Stop Strangling Our Golden Cannabis Goose with Luna Stower 58:32

7M ago58:32

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This week, Luna Stower, head of impact at Ispire Technology joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why we need to stop overregulating, overtaxing, and overcontrolling cannabis. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positi…

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I Love Being the Weed Man with Louis Samuel 57:28

7M ago57:28

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This week, Louis Samuel, CEO of Golden State Canna, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he has loved the delivery side of the industry ever since he sold his first sack. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positi…

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Cannabis Banking is More Competitive Landscape Than Ever with Tyler Beuerlein 35:08

8M ago35:08

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This week, Tyler Beuerlein, chief strategic business development officer at Safe Harbor Financial, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he expects many banking programs to start bailing on the industry, and why the new administration might be the best thing that's happened to the industry from a legislative standpoint Please mak…

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Artificial Intelligence Drastically Improving Dispensary Sales with Dina Rollman 52:06

8M ago52:06

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This week, Dina Rollman, CEO of StrainBrain, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how StrainBrain's artificial budtender intelligence is drastically increasing average order values for dispensaries and solving problems managing inventory and cart abandonment. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also …

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The Physics Behind Some of the 'Finest Flower' Ever Produced with David Sandelman 48:20

8M ago48:20

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This week, David Sandelman, founder and CTO of Cannatrol, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how his groundbreaking dry, cure and store technology is preserving trichomes and delivering higher terpene levels. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help u…

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Setting the Industry Standard for Cannabis Logistics with Ari Raptis 52:38

9M ago52:38

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, Ari Raptis, CEO and founder of Talaria Transportation joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built a trusted cannabis logistics provider by investing in tech and hiring a highly skilled team that includes retired police off…

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Authentic Brands Require Authentic People to Scale with Matthew Shifrin 49:46

9M ago49:46

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This week, Matthew Shifrin, CEO and owner of Pioneer Interests, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he built one of the largest cannabis businesses in Colorado, and his plans to double down in the state. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review…

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When We Race to the Bottom, We End at the Bottom with Lilach Mazor Power 57:31

9M ago57:31

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Editor's Note: Sorry this episode is late, still getting caught up from MJBizCon, but it was great to see everyone last week. This week, Lilach Mazor Power, founder and CEO of Giving Tree Dispensary joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why an industry born on passion and innovation needs to get back to basics and stop racing to crea…

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Astonishing Developments Are Coming to Tribal Cannabis with Mitchel Chargo 57:12

10M ago57:12

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This week, Mitchel Chargo, partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why Minnesota's cannabis program could be great once it finds its footing and incredible potential of tribal cannabis. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive…

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Creating a Sustainable Solution for the Millions of Pieces of Cannabis Packaging Waste with John Hartsell 38:33

10M ago38:33

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This week, John Hartsell, co-founder of Dizpot joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his company's patented new packaging and why operators need to stop imitating other products and start focusing on having a damn good product. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast…

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You Don't Get Too Many Second Chances with Shauntel Ludwig 48:02

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This week, Shauntel Ludwig, CEO of Synergy Innovation joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss what to do when M&A goes bad, the early red flags, and how to rebuild your brand's reputation, even when customers hate your guts. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could …

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We Make a Killer Joint with Tyler Vaughan 1:12:55

11M ago1:12:55

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This week, Tyler Vaughan, channel sales manager at PreRoll-Er, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why the industry needs equipment that can evolve with consumer demand and provide access to make any size pre-roll, in any shape, without having to spend more money. Tyler Vaughan started his professional career as a middle school Spa…

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Why Our Wellness, Patient First Approach Is Working with Brendan McKee. 54:57

11M ago54:57

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This week, Brendan McKee, co-founder, CFO and COO of Silver Therapeutics, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he continues to open successful adult-use dispensaries while maintaining a 90% employee retention rate and nearly 1,200% revenue growth on private-label products. Subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, s…

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Cannabis Operators Need to Focus on Blocking & Tackling to Keep Employees Engaged, Happy with Marc Rodriguez 42:17

11M ago42:17

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter. This week, Marc Rodriguez, co-founder and CEO of Green Leaf Payroll and Business Solutions, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he helps cannabis operators succeed by getting back to basics, like making sure employees get paid accurat…

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The Job of a Good Cultivator Is to Balance a Facility's Limitations with Drew Greco 49:13

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wordsBy David Mantey

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We Are Ruining Social Equity with Chris Parrington 1:05:55

12M ago1:05:55

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This week, Chris Parrington, founder of Cannapliant Consulting and general counsel of Boustead Securities, joins the Cannabis Equipment Podcast to discuss progress in the Minnesota market, industrywide compliance problems and how to fix broken social equity programs.By David Mantey

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Building a Trusted Place to Do Wholesale Cannabis Business with Matt Hutchinson 59:21

12M ago59:21

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This week, Matt Hutchinson, chief product officer at LeafLink, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why he is creating a healthier ecosystem for cannabis buyers and sellers. Subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Fina…

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How I Stumbled Into Cannabis with Nancy Weber 44:37

12M ago44:37

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This week, Nancy Weber, cannabis sales manager at nVenia, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how she found cannabis more-or-less by accident and why the company invented a high-accuracy multihead weighing scale designed for the industry. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the p…

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Why I Don’t Trust Chinese Manufacturing with Marc Beginin 1:22:27

1y ago1:22:27

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This week, Mark Beginin, founder and CEO of Prodigy Processing Solutions joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss hostile takeovers, "woefully underregulated" extraction and the "alarmingly commonplace" lack of GMP implementation.By David Mantey

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'Big Cannabis' Is One of the Biggest Threats to the Industry with Jordan River 56:03

1y ago56:03

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This week, Jordan River, host of the GrowCast podcast, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why everyone should grow their own cannabis plant at least once. Jordan River started using medical cannabis as a teenager to treat grand mal seizures. Cannabis was the only treatment that helped him recover after a seizure, and he realized t…

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The One Thing I Would Tell Every Cannabis Operator About Marketing with Dan Mondello 51:45

1y ago51:45

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This week, Dan Mondello, co-founder and CEO of Rank Really High joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss advertising that works, AI budtenders, and the astounding lack of professionalism in the industry.By David Mantey

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Dialed In Gummies Can Be a Billion-Dollar Brand with Kevin Schultz 47:17

1y ago47:17

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This week, Kevin Schultz, the new vice president of national sales at Sun Theory joins the Cannabis Equipment New podcast to discuss his plans to grow the company's gummy brand into a global juggernaut.By David Mantey

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Why We Took Control of the Entire Upstream Supply Chain with Pete Sahani 36:40

1y ago36:40

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This week, Pete Sahani, CEO of The Blinc Group joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why the company won't just rely on paperwork, and visits suppliers regularly to test raw materials.By David Mantey

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Using Bitcoin Transactions to Fingerprint Cannabis with Kevin McKernan 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

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This week, Kevin McKernan, CSO and founder of Medicinal Genomics, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss unique ways to protect against strain theft, the state of cannabis science and how cultivators can grow their way out of yeast and mold failures.By David Mantey

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Breeders Are Still Getting Ripped Off with Kristian Andreassen 44:09

1y ago44:09

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This week, Kristian Andreassen, VP of Product Development at Conception Nurseries, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why breeders should be paid royalties, how he is reverse engineering legacy genetics and the best strain he's ever seen. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by givi…

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Harrison Bard: Why Some Pre-Roll Markets Are Racing to the Bottom 55:46

1y ago55:46

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This week, Harrison Bard, co-founder and CEO of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers, is back on the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss where pre-roll manufacturers still need help and why his company joined the new Science of Smokability study.By David Mantey

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Jill Ellsworth: Why Are We Debating Selling Moldy Products 43:01

1y ago43:01

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This week, Jill Ellsworth, founder and CEO of Willow Industries, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss why consumers should not be sold moldy products, full stop. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a po…

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Gibran Washington: We Can't Ever Forget the Legacy Market 49:37

1y ago49:37

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WordsBy David Mantey

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Ziel: The Birth of RF Microbial Treatment in Cannabis 44:58

1y ago44:58

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This week, Arthur De Cordova, president and CEO of Ziel and Ketch DeGabrielle, former director of operations at Los Sueños Farms, join the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how they created a consistent, repeatable and predictable way to treat microbial pathogens with radio frequency—but not without setting a few samples on fire first.…

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Curio Wellness: Making Cannabis Less Generic and More Precisely Formulated 1:02:46

1y ago1:02:46

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This week, Wendy Bronfein and Rebecca Raphael of Curio Wellness join the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how they've built Curio into a resource for consumers looking for cannabis products tailored to specific needs — and less of a generic experience.By David Mantey

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Nate Russell: Michigan Is the Best Cannabis Market in the World 1:04:47

1+ y ago1:04:47

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This week, Nate Russell, CEO of The Lab and VP of AE Global Midwest joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he has survived (and thrived) in the cannabis industry despite taking some hits along the way, like robbery, litigation and a mountain lion attack.By David Mantey

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Joe Lustberg: We'll Find You the Cheapest Cost of Capital 41:07

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This week, Joe Lustberg, managing partner of Upwise Capital, joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss how he helps greenlight construction projects and equipment purchases, the realities of the "cannabis tax," and his new perspective as an operator in New York. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also he…