

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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Jun 18, 2021 • 45min
Pediatric Medicine, Testing & Education ft. Josh Crossney
In this episode, Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Josh Crossney @JoshCrossney, the CEO & Founder of Cannabis Science Conference, to discuss Josh’s background as a cannabis industry executive Origin of the Cannabis Science Conference Cannabis as a personalized medicine The necessary first step in cannabis education Montel Williams and other celebrity influencers that are working with the cannabis space The current status of cannabinoid products made for children and the future of where they’re going How to standardize testing What lab shopping is and how it influences the industry…and how space is changing as these areas continueCompany Description:Cannabis Science Conference is the world's largest and fastest-growing cannabis science event. Our events have a specialized focus on analytical science, medical topics in cannabis, cultivation and hemp science. Our conferences pull together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, research scientists, medical practitioners, policy makers and interested novices. Our semi-annual event is aimed at improving cannabis science. Join us in Baltimore, MD and Portland, Oregon for exciting conferences with keynotes, presentations, round table discussions and exhibits.www.CannabisScienceConference.comFacebook: Cannabis Science ConferenceInsta: @CannabisScienceConferenceTwitter: @CannaSciConClubhouse Club: Cannabis Science & Medicine--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 2021 • 32min
Legally Protecting Yourself: Cannabis Edition ft. Neil Juneja of Gleam Law
In this episode, Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Neil Juneja Founder and Managing Partner of Gleam Law to discuss… Legal issues on the horizon Global cannabis import/export opportunities Expected legalization date for interstate commerce and what it will mean for cannabis companies Trademarks & patents for the cannabis industry Enforcing domestic and international cannabis trade secrets Plant genetics and the current legal battle The origin of 280E Antitrust issues for the cannabis space…and Kellan vs big pharma for the millionth time. As always, let us know what you think, and if you have any questions about what we discussed, email us at bryan@8threv.com.Neil Juneja is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law. Neil has written numerous articles on cannabis law and intellectual property and spoken at events including in the National Mall in Washington DC, Seattle Hempfest, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and many cannabis industry events. Neil also appeared in Newsweek, Time Magazine, and on several documentaries for his work in the cannabis legal industry. He has been awarded numerous accolades including selection as one of the 40 under 40 most influential people in the cannabis industry, five SuperLawyer’s Rising Star awards, and the National Law Journal Cannabis Trailblazer award.Gleam Law is a cannabis-focused law firm made up of top cannabis lawyers who do not take themselves too seriously. We take pride in our commitment to our clients and our deep understanding of how the CBD, hemp, and legal marijuana industry works. From business law and cannabis banking to intellectual property law and civil litigation, we cover a range of expertise and are ready for any challenge you throw our way. We are not a big firm with a cannabis practice. We are a full-service cannabis law firm. We offer a wide array of cannabis-related legal services, including licensing, litigation and intellectual property.Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/GleamLaw/https://twitter.com/GleamLaw/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gleam-law-pllchttps://www.instagram.com/gleamlaw/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 4, 2021 • 29min
Meet the Queens of Cannabis ft. Her Highness
In this episode, Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Laura Eisman and Allison Krongard, co-founders of cannabinoid brand Her Highness, to discuss… How to tailor your branding and packaging to appeal to your target demographic (for Her Highness, that’s women) How two successful entrepreneurs’ prior ventures set them up for success in the cannabis space Why they’re excited for the New York market and which location is next on their radar The future of Her Highness…and everything you could ever want to know about creating a successful brand in the overflowing cannabinoid space. As always, let us know what you think, and if you have any questions about what we discussed, email us at bryan@8threv.com.About Her Highness:Her Highness is the premier purveyors of female-forward cannabis couture – products and potions inspired by and engineered by women. They design and deliver experiences that elevate and celebrate women.herhighness.comherhighnesscbd.comTwitter: @herhighnessnyc--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2021 • 47min
US Cannabis: A Generational Wealth Opportunity ft Jon Rubin
US Cannabis: A Generational Wealth OpportunityIn this episode, Jonathan Rubin discusses:• Phyto Partners and what they do• Outside industry examples of building a unique selling point (USP) and driving margins• Trulieve’s current market strategy• The Florida cannabis market• How VC works in the cannabis space• The benefit differences that retail and institutional investors receivePhyto Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the cannabis industry.Get in touch with Jon Rubin on Twitter @Jonnyrubin10--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 2021 • 37min
Simplifying Cannabis Genetics ft. Jordan Zager CEO of Dewey Scientific
Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @Kellan_Finney sit down with Dr. Jordan Zager , CEO of Dewey Scientific to discuss • How Dewey Scientific uses data to make better crop decisions• RNA sequencing to maximize the expression of genes• How to set up a breeding scheme• The role of tissue culture in the cannabis space• How brands can replicate their product to provide consistency across state lines• Genetically engineered cannabis• Cannabis as medicine--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 2021 • 38min
The MSO Gang: How an Internet Army is Policing the Cannabis Industry ft. Kevin Carrillo host of the Cannabinoid Connect podcast
In this episode, we answer questions like• What is the MSO Gang?• Why did the Governor of Nebraska say what he said?• Which companies are crucial to moving the needle forward?and explore• our favorite cannabis industry leaders.• the pharmaceuticals vs cannabinoid medicine.• cannabis and its endless benefits.All this and more on this week’s episode of The Dime.Hosted by the founders of Eighth Revolution, LLC. Bryan Fields @Bryanfields24 & Kellan Finney @Kellan_FinneyFollow us on IG (@thedime_8th) and Twitter (@thedime_8th) to submit your listener questions.Kevin Carrillo is the COO of Cannabinoid Nation, the industry’s premier brokerage and consulting firm, and the host of Cannabinoid Connect, a cannabis podcast about news, policies, tech trends, social justice, investing, cultivation, and the plant’s environmental, economic and medicinal benefits.Website: https://cannabinoid-connect.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06g2V0Jee6Gp71zhfJzVk5?si=Bnd8e9WnSOewLLC_nZqKTAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabinoid-connect/id1513621707Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYW5uYWJpbm9pZGNvbm5lY3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNoKid-G1uBCHCAxpZVRNATwitter: https://twitter.com/canna__connectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannabinoid_connect/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CannabinoidConnect1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2021 • 24min
An Inside Look into a Hemp Processing Facility ft Malcolm Boyce of Axtell Labs
Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @Kellan_Finney sit down with Malcolm Boyce, Director of Operations at Axtell Labs, to get an inside understanding of a hemp processing facility. Other topics include:• A background on Axtell Labs • A breakdown of the Director of Operations’ day-to-day for a hemp facility • How a rigorous testing process can help to increase yield• How Axtell Labs makes critical internal decisions • What % of operators have an internal HPLC• Why Axtell Labs has incorporated internal analytics• How to evaluate if all the cannabinoids have been removed from the products• What quality control testing is and its importance in the supply chain Axtell Labs is a hemp extraction and processing company dedicated to the manufacturing, testing and wholesale distribution of the highest quality cannabinoid products on the market. Our team has deep roots in the cannabinoid space and are dedicated to serving our customers’ needs.www.axtelllabs.cominfo@axtelllabs.com @axtelllabs & @malcolmjboyce--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 2021 • 26min
Industrial Scale CBD Hemp Operations ft Pure Valley Solutions
Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @Kellan_Finney sit down with Austin Fricker and Nick Layton from PVS to discuss what vertical integration looks like in the hemp industry.Other topics include: A background on PVS A comparison of growing cannabis vs hemp at an industrial scale How PVS is going from farm to bottle Broad-spectrum vs full-spectrum CBG vs Delta-8-THC An explanation of the entourage effectPure Valley SolutionsFully integrated hemp services - connecting innovation to people through genetic development, lab testing, farming and extraction.Website: https://www.purevalleysolutions.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/purevalleysolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/PureValleySolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/purevalleysolutions/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 2021 • 40min
Mainstream Media's Disconnect with the Cannabis Industry ft. Rena Sherbill Senior Editor at Seeking Alpha and host of The Cannabis Investing Podcast.
This week we are joined by Rena Sherbill, Senior Editor at Seeking Alpha and host of The Cannabis Investing Podcast. Bryan, Kellan, and Rena discuss: Why are US cannabis companies compared to Canadian cannabis companies? Should they be compared? Why or why not? Is mainstream media responsible for how US & Canadian cannabis companies are compared? In what ways has mainstream media influenced investors and other business professionals in regard to the cannabis industry? How can mainstream media change the stigma around the cannabis industry? What challenges accompany this? How can those challenges be overcome? When do you predict US cannabis companies will be participating in the Global Cannabis Market? How will US cannabis companies move forward with this goal in mind? What will the "big fish" look like at the early stages of the United States' federally legal cannabis industry? What US-based cannabis company is next to make a big play overseas? What are some of the largest misconceptions you face about being a professional in the cannabis industry? What US-based cannabis company will be "mainstream" within the next 6-12 months?Keep up to date with the amazing things Rena is doing: Twitter: @RenaSherbill LinkedIn: Rena Sherbill (rena-sherbill-790427117) Podcast: The Cannabis Investing Podcast Website: https://seekingalpha.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 2021 • 27min
Cannabis Industry Secrets ft. Bruce Eckfeldt host of the Thinking Outside the Bud podcast
Bryan and Kellan sit down with Bruce Eckfeldt, Strategic Business Coach and Host of "Thinking Outside the Bud" podcast, to give some insights into what it's actually like running a business in the cannabis industry. The three talk about: What are the issues that the cannabis industries are facing that are typically overlooked in other industries? Is there a lot of money in the cannabis industry? What aspects of "normal business practices" do non-cannabis companies take for granted? What is the "state line" issue? How do cannabis companies protect intellectual property? How will cannabis companies adjust when federal regulations change? How will the cannabis market shift as legalization attracts "bigger fish?" How will the cannabis industry break down (or segment) after legalization? How will interstate commerce be regulated after legalization, and how can that potentially impact the industry? What's the biggest lesson you have learned from operating in the cannabis space? Which issue will be the first to be tackled once federal legalization takes place? Which issue's resolution will be the most impactful?Stay in touch with Bruce: Website: http://www.eckfeldt.com/ Email: bruce@eckfeldt.com Instagram: @bruce_eckfeldt Twitter: @beckfeldt LinkedIn: Bruce Ecfeldt (@beckfeldt) Podcast: "Thinking Outside the Bud" https://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


