

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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Sep 24, 2021 • 49min
Cannabis 101: Cannabis history and investment future education with Jordan Highley
Bryan and Kellan sit down with Money Coach and Brand Builder, Jordan Highley of Make More Capital.After working as a public school educator, Jordan Highley wanted to provide financial education to individuals who are looking to build generational wealth. Make More Capital is his financial education brand that seeks to empower ambitious people on how they can cut out expensive fees and keep more of their profit.Listen to The Dime Podcast to hear Jordan discuss: Money Management What Cannabis company first caught his eye Background into the History of Cannabis Removing the Stigma of Cannabis Impacts of Global Cannabis being legalizedAfter listening to today’s episode, you can learn more about Jordan’s work by visiting https://makemorecapital.com/ and following him on Twitter @makemorecapitalLet @bryanfields24 and @kellan_finney know what you think of today’s episode on social media!Become a supporter of The Dime Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedime/support

Sep 17, 2021 • 51min
What is Delta-10 THC with Dr. Matt Moore
What is Delta-10 THC?The Dime has its first returning guest, Dr. Matt Moore, principal scientist at Benuvia Manufacturing to discuss Delta-10 THC. Before listening to today’s episode, check out our prior session with Dr. Moore where we discussed Delta-8 THC (link: https://anchor.fm/thedime/episodes/Delta-8-THC-Deep-Dive-featuring-Dr--Matt-Moore-epgkvn) or our intro to Delta-8 episode (link: https://anchor.fm/thedime/episodes/Delta-8-THC-emd2s8)Featured in today’s episode:· Delta-10 THC· Tetrahydrocannabinol clinical research and analysis· Lawmakers lack knowledge about cannabis· What should be on the radar of people in the Cannabinoid space?Become a supporter of The Dime Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedime/supportBenuvia Manufacturing is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-purity, pharmaceutical cannabinoid ingredients and products.

Sep 10, 2021 • 48min
The Etiquette of High Society: Sitting down with author and journalist Andrew Ward @thecannawriter
Listen today to hear Cannabis journalist and author, Andrew Ward talk with hosts Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @kellan_finney about the world of Cannabis culture and writing.You will also here insights about Educating the Public about Cannabis THC Caps and Future Legislation Inspiration for his book The Art of Marijuana Etiquette Professions in CannabisAfter working for a startup, Andrew Ward was trying to find a sector of the marketing and writing world he fit into and could be passionate about. He saw the newly budding cannabis industry and threw himself into the field. Now with over 500 published pieces, Andrew is a key figure in the cannabis community. You can purchase Andrew's books on Amazon as well as other favorite retailers. You can support The Dime Podcast by following us on Social Media or by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

Sep 3, 2021 • 40min
Helping Cannabis Start Ups Light Up: How LeafWire is connecting Investors, Start Ups, and everyone in between together.
Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Peter Vogel, the CEO of Leafwire. Leafwire was founded to provide a welcoming and safe community for Cannabis business professionals. This community allows entrepreneurs, investors and individuals interested in cannabis to connect, share news and collaborate. With Leafwire, everyone grows together.Featured in Today’s episode: How Leafwire has become the LinkedIn of Cannabis & Hemp Industry How investors can find upcoming businesses to invest in What is new and upcoming for Leafwire How Leafwire is helping people network in the Cannabis industryYou will also hear what Peter thinks the biggest misconception in the Cannabis Industry is as well as advice he has to share.Peter Vogel is the CEO of Leafwire. After working in Technology startups for 20 years, Peter Vogel decided to step into the Cannabis business industry. You can join Leafwire to learn industry news and to network toDon’t forget to Follow The Dime Podcast (https://anchor.fm/thedime) on Instagram and Twitter

Aug 27, 2021 • 53min
Budding Cannabis News: Who are the next major companies in the Cannabis Market with Matt O’Brien of Four PM
Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) discuss the next big companies to enter the Cannabis arena with Matthew O'Brien of Four PM.In today's episode catch insight into Companies that are currently investing in Cannabis Value and importance of the Budtender Educating and helping customers find their cannabis experience How the US legalizing Cannabis federally will impact Canada Uber and Amazon transporting Cannabis in the futureThe goal of Four PM is to provide readers with valuable industry insights so they can stay up to date on the complex and rapidly changing modern cannabis industry.Sign up to receive Four PM Newsletter on their site: https://www.fourpm.co/Don't forget to follow The Dime Podcast (https://anchor.fm/thedime) on Instagram and Twitter

Aug 20, 2021 • 36min
Optimizing Cannabis for the Consumer Experience: ft. Colin Landforce CTO of Unrivaled Brands
Listen to The Dime Podcast's episode today as Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) discuss Cannabis as a CPG with Colin Landforce (Twitter: @landforce) In this episode learn about: Aggressive Advancements that are happening in the world of Cannabis How BudTenders enhance the Cannabis Experience for New and Veteran Users Experiences for a Newbie when they walk into a Dispensary for the first time Terra Tech Merger with Unrivaled Brands Consistency as a pillar in the STICKS™ pre-roll brand Biggest Misconceptions in Cannabis Follow The Dime Podcast (https://anchor.fm/thedime) on Instagram and Twitter Colin Landforce is the CTO of Unrivaled Brands https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinlandforce/Colin Landforce, co-founder and President of LTRMN, is a versatile entrepreneur that has taken his 10 years of experience in regulated and emerging consumer spaces and brought that to Unrivaled Brands, Inc. team. A tactical leader, Mr. Landforce is responsible for bringing three consumer brands from concept to shelf while leading the growth of one of the largest cannabis distribution networks in country, serving more than 1,000 storefronts to date. With deep experience at the intersection of recreational cannabis and CPG

Aug 13, 2021 • 49min
Deciding on a Dose: Medical Cannabis Research with Dr. Jean Talleryand of MediCann
Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) broke down the Medical Cannabis Industry with Dr. Jean Talleryand of MediCann.Dr Talleryand’s 20 years in the medical field make him an expert when it comes to Cannabis as a form of medicine. Listen now to hear Bryan, Kellan and Dr. Talleryand discuss the following: What is The Dosing Project™? Why is the medical industry slow to adapt to new changes? How does one decide if medical marijuana is a good fit? How are providers being educated on what products to pick? What are the most common uses for Medical Cannabis?Subscribe to The Dime Podcast on your favorite streaming service or by visiting: https://www.eighthrevolution.com/the-dime-podcast

Aug 6, 2021 • 43min
Let us be Buds: Discussing Cannabis policies between pro and anti-legalization advocates with Mona Zhang of Politico
Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) were fortunate enough to sit down with Mona Zhang (Twitter: @ZhangMona) , Cannabis Policy Reporter from Politico.We were able to pick her brain on cannabis legislation as more states legalize cannabis.In today’s episode you will find: What will future legislation and policies look like? States that are pushing forth THC Caps How can we get pro and anti-legalization advocates on the same page. Do limit licenses in certain states benefit the business or the consumer? Big Companies vs Small Business in Cannabis industry Corruption and political favoritism issues within the Cannabis IndustryBe sure to subscribe to The Dime Podcast to hear new episodes the moment they are released!https://www.eighthrevolution.com/the-dime-podcast

Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 1min
Turning your Green into Green: Investing in the Cannabis Market with Colin and Mike of MJ Research Co.
In This Episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Collin and Mike, founders of MJ Research CoColin and Mike set out to revolutionize the Cannabis market and provide insightful and professional-grade research for investors.This episode of The Dime Podcast explores the market trends and investments of the Cannabis industry as well as: What trends do we see in the current Cannabis Market? How can reading margins and scalability help Investors? How will pricing be impacted as more states legalize? Will the demand for Cannabis change with growing licenses increasing?Learn More at https://mjresearchco.com/or https://www.eighthrevolution.com/the-dime-podcast

Jul 23, 2021 • 47min
The Leading Non-Profit of Cannabis Science Research ft. Dr. John Abrams Chairman of The CESC
In this episode, Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) sit down with Dr. John Abrams, The Chairman, and CSO at The Clinical Endocannabinoid System Consortium (CESC), to discuss: What and who is The CESC? What is the endocannabinoid system? Receptors in the human body Research that’s currently underway to illuminate how to properly use cannabinoid products Introduction to The Dosing Project Understanding how cannabis interacts with the human body Future studies that The CESC will dive intoAbout The CESC: The CESC is an experienced committee of scientists who hold the passionate belief that the pursuit of knowledge involves the collaboration of diverse communities.Website: thecesc.orgTwitter: @TheCESCorgFacebook: @TheCESCorgLinkedIn: The Clinical Endocannabinoid System Consortium (CESC)