CBD Isolate: Broker tips and tricks
Brokers: Buyer beware, this industry is plagued with broker dreams of 100+ kilo orders, proof of funds and letters of intent. I personally […]
The HempList #45: Growing Hemp Organically / Using Companion Plants ft Carroll Botanicals
Everest and Carroll Botanicals has a ton to share about growing organic from Eastern North Carolina. Chase and Everest get specific in this interview going into how Carroll Botanicals dealt with water drainage in NC, organic pest prevention, and even how they are growing other plants like Sage, Rosemary, Bamboo, ext to benefit the hemp farm!
The HempList #44: From Hemp Seed to Consumer Sales: Vertical Integration w/ Eco Corp
After having challenges building reliable supply / distribution chains Jose & Derek decided to create a fully Vertically Integrated business plan that can help someone launch a product from seed to consumer sales. Eco Corp has it's hands on everything from growing Hemp, to processing biomass for minor cannabinoids, and even retail/consumer sales. Learn about how the industry works, and how Eco Corp goes from seed to sale in this HempList Podcast!
The HempList #42: From Washington Apples to Hemp! Rising Labor Costs, Hemp Flower, & More Ft. WHO Orchards
Chase & Andy discuss how it’s been coming from growing Apples, Cherries, and other fruits in Washington to WHO Orchards first Hemp Harvest in 2020. Andy goes into how overhead costs in his orchards have increased 59% in the last 3-5 years, and hemp was an alternative. They also discuss some of the general challenges faced in his first year of growing hemp.
The HempList #41: Transitioning From Tobacco to Hemp Production Ft. Red House Manufacturing
Tony goes into the challenging transition from producing traditional Tobacco cigarettes, to 'hemp sticks' and Hemp Prerolls. From modifying the existing technology, to building out a supply chain and distribution from scratch! Tony is also located in New York, and with cannabis legalization looming they talk about how that will change the market and how it's going in New York pre-legalization.
The HempList #40: Getting CBD Into Circle K & Building A Trusted Brand w/ Sky Wellness
One of the largest Hemp Brands in the world joins us for a high level discussion in everything from running a lean startup, to getting CBD products into Circle K! Currently in 1,100 storefronts and growing, Sky Wellness and the affiliated brands not only have an interesting story, but a ton of knowledge and strategy to share about marketing a Hemp brand and building up to large scale distribution.
The HempList #39: Hemp Prerolls: Common Questions & Building A Distribution Network w/ Hemp Rolls
Hemp Rolls has grown in the last few years and currently is distributed in over 30 states and produces around 7 thousands hemp prerolls a day. David, the CEO of Hemp Rolls discusses everything prerolls on this HempList podcast. What is the shelf life a preroll? Do different Cannabinoids change the preroll / rolling process? How do you source the best flower for prerolls?! All these questions and more answered here!
The HempList #38: CBG Tincture, Nanoencapsulation, Kansas Regulations, & More w/ Kansas Heritage Farms
Chris Black is paving the way for cannabinoid brands and distribution in Kansas, a state that hasn't been too friendly to the hemp & cannabis industry. Chris talks about the latest regulations and legislation coming in Kansas, and breaks down some of his products that have met the states strict Zero THC policy like Nanoencapsulated CBG tinctures!
The HempList #37: On the Forefront of Cannabis Legalization, Education, & Growing with Farmer Tom
Farmer Tom started growing cannabis in a collective back in 1998, and has been on the forefront of cannabis legalization, growing, education, and has even worked directly with the Federal Government to drive regulations. In Vancouver Farmer Tom hosts tours of his outdoor cannabis farm, additionally he managed 58,000 hemp plants in Oregon this last season!
The HempList #36: Science of Flash Chromatography, Pesticide / THC Remediation & More! ft. Interchim
Interchim manufactures and sells high capacity columns & flash chromatography systems for hemp / cannabis cannabinoid extraction, and remediation. Flash Columns, Prep HPLC Columns, Dry Load Columns, Chase asks Geoff and Michelle to break down how everything works and some of the common problems that both large and small extractors may face. Whether your new to extraction systems, or looking to keep up with the modern Science this podcast is a great start!
The HempList #35: Growing Hemp for Charity w/ Full Circle Organic Hemp in New York
Full Circle Organic Hemp brings together organic hemp growing with charity, and community service. Gunther’s father (a neurosurgeon) had started to deal with Chronic Pain, but after having great results with CBD topicals they started a hemp farm, and are donating all profits to an organization that helps people with addiction in New York! Gunther walks us through how he brought together a High CBD Hemp Farm, his passion for helping people with addiction / homelessness, and what they learned after their first year of growing hemp.