

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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Dec 8, 2020 • 27min
Data for Dispensaries (featuring Ben Aronowitz)
Welcoming the Dime's second guest, Bryan, Kellan, and Ben Aronowitz, discuss data for dispensaries. Data collection has proven to improve consumer industries across the board- so why not cannabis? What can data collection do for the industry? Are dispensaries collecting data now? What kind of data are they collecting? How will this improve the retail experience for both consumers and vendors? *About our Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 20, 2020 • 25min
Water Soluble Cannabinoids (featuring Mike Padgett)
The Dime's very first guest, Mike Padgett, has arrived to sit in the Hot Seat and discuss Water- Soluble Cannabinoids: What are they? How do they work? What does the future of water soluble cannabinoids look like? *About our Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 16min
Cannabis Culture
"Cannabis Culture" means something different to everybody- but what does it mean to be a "modern stoner"? How does cannabis culture affect and influence the cannabis and hemp industry?*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 16min
"Green" Cannabis
Some scientists suggest that mass industrial agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change. As the Global Cannabis Industry continues to expand, and more cannabis is commercially grown, the question must be asked: how can the Cannabis Industry continue down a more ecologically conscious path? *About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 15min
Cannabis & Other Smokable Herbs
As more and more people move away from smoking tobacco, alternative herbs to smoke alongside cannabis have started becoming more and more popular. But what herbs are safe to smoke alongside cannabis? What's the science (if there is any) behind all of this?*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 13min
Cannabis & Hemp Marketing
The cannabis and hemp space is the wild, wild west. Regulations are always changing, and federal prohibition makes business that much harder. But what about marketing? Bryan and Kellan dive into the world of cannabis and hemp marketing on this weeks episode of the Dime.*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 12min
Cannabis Myth Busters I
Bryan and Kellan tackle some of their favorite (or least favorite) cannabis myths! Sponsored by Gleam Law! *About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 16min
Fast- Acting Edibles
Everyone familiar with edible cannabis products knows that typically, the have a late onset, the effects last for hours, and the experienced "high" is much more intense than you would experience if you were smoking cannabis. WanaBrands recently released "Fast-Acting" gummies, which claim to have a quicker onset, a less intense high than typical edibles, and the effects last for a shorter amount of time. Bryan and Kellan talk about what this technology means for the industry, and how it could be possible.*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 10min
Florida's New Edible Market (Medical Cannabis)
Bryan and Kellan talk about the introduction of edible cannabis products to Florida's medicinal cannabis program.*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 14min
The Legacy Market
Bryan and Kellan discuss the Legacy Market; What is it? What impact has it had on the legal cannabis industry? How is it currently effecting the market? All this, and more, on this episode of The Dime.*About the Hosts*Bryan Fields has 8+ years of technical marketing experience ranging from website development to analytical strategy. From creating unconventional solutions for the ficklest of scientists to spearheading a successful meme-themed Instagram page, his approach to business is innovative, curiosity driven, and sprinkled with good-natured humor. After earning his Master's Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, which partnered with Jon Steinberg’s Cheddar Network, he spent his time working for a spectroscopic instrumentation company that’s primary focus was on customized OEM development.Kellan Finney currently serves as the Chair for the Extraction and Processing Committee for Emerald Scientific. His previous experience ranges from speaking at MJBizCon in the fall of 2019 on extraction science to managing the industrial-scale, carbon dioxide-based supercritical fluid extraction and ethanol extraction facilities for a cultivation and extraction company. In addition to serving as lead scientist he developed various standard operating protocols in extraction and designed methods for isolation, purification and quantification of medicinal marijuana products. Prior to his experience in the cannabinoid extraction industry Kellan has a master's in Metabolic Engineering and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Kellan’s background in analytical chemistry includes working on the Native America Cancer Prevention grant where he quantified uranium and plutonium on the Navajo reservation.Bryan and Kellan cofounded Eighth Revolution, a resource for all your industry needs from capital to cannabinoids.--- 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.


