

The Dime
Bryan Fields & Kellan Finney
The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 54min
Ganjier Program, Educating the Cannabis Industry ft. Max Simon
This week we are joined by Max Simon CEO of Green Flower, to discuss: Adopting universities to cannabis education Why trained employees stay longerCertified Ganjier Program And so much moreAbout Green Flower:Green Flower is the industry standard for cannabis education and training, working with industry leaders since 2014 to create best-in-class training programs for individuals and businesses.About Ganjier Program: Just as the wine, cheese, beer, chocolate, and cigar industries have highly-trained, certified experts qualified to distinguish the nuanced qualities of their respective products, the burgeoning cannabis industry is in dire need of its own class of educated and certified professionals that help consumers find and enjoy products that exceed their expectations.https://green-flower.com/https://www.ganjier.com/#Cannabis #CannabisEducation #CannabiscommunityAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 11min
From Bartender to Cantrip - Unlocking Cannabis Beverages ft. Adam Terry
This week we are joined by Adam Terry, Co-Founder of Cantrip, to discuss: How the Minnesota law is changing the beverage marketThe Future of Cannabis DistributionHow to unlock the Cannabis Beverage Category About CantripCantrip is, at its core, a fun way to consume and experience cannabis.We're a sessionable, social beverage that is made for everybody looking for a way to hangout without the hangover.About Adam Terry: Adam is the CEO and co-founder of Cantrip. He's a chemist that has spent over a decade working in extractions, coffee, cocktails, and developing cannabis products. Adam set out to create a new product with one goal in mind – to bring to market a cannabis product that was all about fun with friends.Cantrip was designed at the nexus of Adam’s interests in interesting beverages, the joy of cannabis, and connecting people through shared experience. As a person who does not connect with the binary gender system, Adam has made it his mission that Cantrip be a product truly created for all to enjoy.#Cannabis #CannabisBeverages #CannabiscommunityAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Oct 27, 2022 • 44min
New York's Only Family-run, Women-Owned Cannabis Company
This week we are joined by Hillary Peckham, COO of Etain Health, to discuss: Cannabis in New YorkThe Future of the Medical marketPartnership with Riv Capital About Hillary Peckham:Hillary Peckham is Chief Operations Officer of Etain, overseeing production, formulation and extraction, as well as dispensary operations and patient education. Recognized as one of New York State's "30 Under 30" business talents in 2016, Hillary has managed the rapid roll-out of Etain's successful manufacturing and dispensing operations throughout the state.About Etain Health: Women-owned and quality-obsessed, Etain crafts medical cannabis products that make a difference.https://etainhealth.com/info@etainhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/etainhealth/https://twitter.com/EtainHealth#Cannabis #WomeninCannabis #NYCannabisAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Oct 19, 2022 • 54min
Trailblazing Cannabis ft. Jane West
This week we are joined by Jane West, Founder of Jane West, to discuss: The story behind the Swat Team storming her 4/20 brunchBreaking stigmas for women and parentsNormalization of CannabisAbout Jane: Jane is the Founder and CEO of Jane West, the most widely distributed female owned cannabis brand in the world.Her company produces over fifty products including custom designed glassware and consumption accessories available worldwide, as well as THC consumables sold in 12 US states and five Canadian provinces. She has raised over $1.7M to date and her successful equity crowdfunding rounds earned her over 3500 investors from 42 counties and every US state and territory.In 2014, Jane founded Women Grow, currently the largest professional network in cannabis. Inc. magazine named her "the most widely recognized female personality in cannabis" and InStyle magazine included her in the 'Badass 50' list, highlighting the women who are "changing the world".https://www.janewest.com/https://www.instagram.com/shopjanewest/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/theJaneWest #Cannabis #WomeninCannabis #420BrunchAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Oct 13, 2022 • 57min
The Largest Cannabis Greenhouse in the US-Ft. Graham Farrar
This week we are joined by Graham Farrar, President of Glass House Brands, to discuss: Applying Ag Technology for CannabisQuality, Consistency CostThinking about Interstate Commerce differentlyIs California Cannabis a limited licenses state?And so much moreAbout Glass House: Glass House Brands is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated, California-focused organization that strives every day to realize its vision of excellence: compelling cannabis brands produced sustainably, for the benefit of all. Led by a team of expert operators, proven businesspeople, and passionate plant lovers, it is dedicated to delivering rich cannabis experiences with respect for people, for the environment, and for the community, and an abiding commitment to justice, social equity, and sustainability.Cannabis is NOT a Crime: Help others: https://www.theweldonproject.org/missiongreenGet in touch with Graham & Glass House https://www.glasshousebrands.com/https://twitter.com/grahamfarrarhttps://twitter.com/glasshouse_cahttps://www.glasshousebrands.com/socal-greenhouse/#Cannabis #CaliforniaCannabis #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Oct 6, 2022 • 28min
Florida’s Premium Power Player ft. Brady Cobb
This week we are joined by Brady Cobb, Founder of Sunburn, to discuss: Florida Cannabis MarketThe Why behind SunburnPublix effectSunburn vs. Trulieve? About Brady Cobb: Brady Cobb is the founder and former CEO of Bluma Wellness, which was recently acquired by Cresco Labs. He founded One Plant Florida in 2018, a boutique-style medical marijuana company and that holds one of the fourteen medical marijuana treatment center licenses in the State of Florida. Cobb is a lawyer, entrepreneur and advocate for cannabis reform in Washington, DC, where he works with lobbyists and representatives to better the state of the industry through law. #Cannabis #Cannabiscommunity #DEAAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Sep 29, 2022 • 51min
Building an Equitable and Inclusive Cannabis market for NY ft. Damian Fagon
This week we are joined by Damian Fagon, Chief Equity Office of NY State of Cannabis management to discuss:How the NY Cannabis market will unfoldGrey market MSOs in NYAnd so much morehttps://cannabis.ny.gov/About Damian Mr. Fagon is a 3rd-generation farmer with a background in international development and agriculture. He has led development initiatives with castor farmers in Jamaica, rice growers in Sierra Leone, and coffee exporters in Guatemala. Since 2017, he has launched and advised commercial cannabis operations in South Carolina, New York, and the Caribbean. As Chief Equity Officer, Mr. Fagon will oversee the social and economic equity initiatives for the Office of Cannabis Management.#Cannabis #Cannabiscommunity #NYCannabisAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Sep 22, 2022 • 50min
Building a Brand in Cannabis Ft. Kieve Huffman
This week we are joined by Kieve Huffman CEO of Engager Brands to discuss:Music & Cannabis Building the Cookies BrandCreative Brand Building Strategies Background about Kieve For 25+ years Kieve Huffman has built lifestyle businesses and created new brands and products. He continues to develop new brands in cannabis, music, sports and live events. Kieve is the founder and CEO of Engager Brands, where he is building global cannabis brands focused on music audiences. His first two brands focus on electronic dance music (EDM) and hard rock/heavy metal. He is pushing the envelope of cannabis branding by promoting at music festivals and concerts across the US and soon other countries. He is also partnering with music artists like Clown from the multi-platinum band, Slipknot, to foster authentic connections to the target audiences.Kieve has worked for or with leading technology, media, mobile and consumer brands including all of the major music, film and TV companies as well as major brands like Apple, Microsoft,, Mountain Dew, Jagermeister and many more. In his time in the music industry, he grew the digital business at BMG from under $1m to $250m as its GM of Digital for North America.#Cannabis #Music #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney SOCIALS:Kieve/Engager Brandshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kievehuffman/https://www.linkedin.com/company/engager-brandsHeavy Grasshttps://www.instagram.com/heavygrassofficial/https://twitter.com/theheavygrass Neon Rootshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Heavy-Grass/100071887173575/https://www.instagram.com/neon.roots/https://www.facebook.com/NeonRootsCanna/

Sep 14, 2022 • 47min
A Cannabis PSA ft. Shaleen Title
This week we are joined by Shaleen Title , Founder of Parabola Center to discuss:Safe BankingPreventing MonopoliesBuilding an Equitable Industry Is Big Tobacco a threat to Cannabis?Shaleen Title is an Indian-American attorney and longtime drug policy activist who has been writing, passing, and implementing equitable cannabis laws for over 20 years. She is a former top regulator for the state of Massachusetts, where she served as commissioner of the Cannabis Control Commission from 2017 to 2020. She is the author of “Fair and Square: How to Effectively Incorporate Social Equity Into Cannabis Laws and Regulations” and “Bigger is Not Better: Preventing Monopolies in the National Cannabis Market.”Parabola Center is a nonprofit think tank of legal professionals and drug policy experts coming together to protect people, not corporations. Our mission is to provide everyone with access and expertise to participate in the drug policy arena.https://www.shaleentitle.com/https://www.parabolacenter.com/https://twitter.com/parabolacenterhttps://twitter.com/shaleentitle#Cannabis #Cannabiscommunity #tobaccoAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney

Sep 8, 2022 • 42min
Hiring Secrets in Cannabis. Ft Karson Humiston
This week we are joined by Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO at Vangst to discussHow Vangst has become the largest supply of credentialed candidates in CannabisHiring Insights & SecretsScaling in an Exploding Industry Vangst helps people find jobs in cannabis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/#Cannabis #Cannabisstaffing #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney