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The cannabis industry is on the rise for its medical, commercial, and industrial uses. For people wanting to join the green rush and be in the business, for patients who are being changed by the plant and other relative medicines, or for those who simply want to engage in the conversation around cannabis and hemp and the business being driven by it, you wouldn’t want to miss the Hemp Revolution podcast hosted by James Brinkerhoff and Sonia Gomez. With collectively 30 years plus in the industry, Sonia and James give you the lowdown and the insider’s scoop to what’s happening in the industry. Join our fun and informative conversation every week to be in the know about everything and anything cannabis here on the Hemp Revolution podcast. To learn more visit our website https://theemeraldcircle.com. We don’t just give you the aerial view. As pioneers and innovators in the industry, James and Sonia bring real, raw, and dependable content in every episode. Get unfiltered information from the people on the ground as they bring in result-oriented people and guests who have put blood, sweat, and tears into the industry and are putting up serious numbers. Learn from the best of the best as they talk about their stories, share their struggles, and give the keys to success that they have learned through their own experience. Get to hear from the patients whose lives are being transformed by the products that are available in the marketplace. More importantly, discover key connections, direction, and growth strategies that you can implement right away with your own team. Coming from two different facets, James and Sonia became experts in the industry through opposite channels – with James building a profitable business in the space and Sonia being a patient. From soil all the way to sales, James has worked every single process associated with cultivating and creating some of the world's top products. Following his passion for organic gardening, sustainable living, and natural health, he found himself in the mecca of all of those things in Garberville, California while attending the Heartwood Institute in the early 90s. At the peak of his own business, James built and scaled an entire systematized model to help families enter into the green rush and build legacy-type businesses for themselves and their families. In 2009, he started to look at the Colorado market and supported the development of the foundational legislation that would legalize cannabis for a for-profit medical model in the state. Coming from the patient side, Sonia was 16 when she got involved in a near-fatal surfing accident that triggered a whole syndrome in her that was never officially diagnosed. After several years and tens of thousands of dollars and hours with failed medical treatments through the hospital systems, she finally came across a holistic neurologist who introduced her to the endocannabinoid system. She has since become a part of the movement of the legalization of cannabis and a powerful representative and voice for the patients whose lives were changed using this incredible plant medicine. Together, James and Sonia founded one of the first licensed cannabis companies in the world and served over 10,000 patients during their time there. They also helped develop the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, which is now the governing agency in Colorado with a model that is being duplicated across the United States. Out of their passion and experience, one of the largest, most viral, and hyper-engaged consumer-based education platform - Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It - was built. Be the top dog in the conversation. Consume the best information, guidance, and education from the trusted voice and liaison between companies and consumers. Get access to James and Sonia’s consumer audience as well as the ability to duplicate the results that they’ve been able to achieve...

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The cannabis industry is on the rise for its medical, commercial, and industrial uses. For people wanting to join the green rush and be in the business, for patients who are being changed by the plant and other relative medicines, or for those who simply want to engage in the conversation around cannabis and hemp and the business being driven by it, you wouldn’t want to miss the Hemp Revolution podcast hosted by James Brinkerhoff and Sonia Gomez. With collectively 30 years plus in the industry, Sonia and James give you the lowdown and the insider’s scoop to what’s happening in the industry. Join our fun and informative conversation every week to be in the know about everything and anything cannabis here on the Hemp Revolution podcast. To learn more visit our website https://theemeraldcircle.com. We don’t just give you the aerial view. As pioneers and innovators in the industry, James and Sonia bring real, raw, and dependable content in every episode. Get unfiltered information from the people on the ground as they bring in result-oriented people and guests who have put blood, sweat, and tears into the industry and are putting up serious numbers. Learn from the best of the best as they talk about their stories, share their struggles, and give the keys to success that they have learned through their own experience. Get to hear from the patients whose lives are being transformed by the products that are available in the marketplace. More importantly, discover key connections, direction, and growth strategies that you can implement right away with your own team. Coming from two different facets, James and Sonia became experts in the industry through opposite channels – with James building a profitable business in the space and Sonia being a patient. From soil all the way to sales, James has worked every single process associated with cultivating and creating some of the world's top products. Following his passion for organic gardening, sustainable living, and natural health, he found himself in the mecca of all of those things in Garberville, California while attending the Heartwood Institute in the early 90s. At the peak of his own business, James built and scaled an entire systematized model to help families enter into the green rush and build legacy-type businesses for themselves and their families. In 2009, he started to look at the Colorado market and supported the development of the foundational legislation that would legalize cannabis for a for-profit medical model in the state. Coming from the patient side, Sonia was 16 when she got involved in a near-fatal surfing accident that triggered a whole syndrome in her that was never officially diagnosed. After several years and tens of thousands of dollars and hours with failed medical treatments through the hospital systems, she finally came across a holistic neurologist who introduced her to the endocannabinoid system. She has since become a part of the movement of the legalization of cannabis and a powerful representative and voice for the patients whose lives were changed using this incredible plant medicine. Together, James and Sonia founded one of the first licensed cannabis companies in the world and served over 10,000 patients during their time there. They also helped develop the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, which is now the governing agency in Colorado with a model that is being duplicated across the United States. Out of their passion and experience, one of the largest, most viral, and hyper-engaged consumer-based education platform - Legalize It, Don’t Criticize It - was built. Be the top dog in the conversation. Consume the best information, guidance, and education from the trusted voice and liaison between companies and consumers. Get access to James and Sonia’s consumer audience as well as the ability to duplicate the results that they’ve been able to achieve...

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Providing Proper Information to Fur Parents about the Benefits of CBD Based Products on Pets with Josh Sosnow, DVM

10/1/2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-sosnow-dvm-1064a738/ (Josh Sosnow, DVM) is the co-founder and chief medical officer of https://www.companioncbd.com/ (Companion CBD LLC), owner of North Scottsdale Animal Hospital, three DVM small animal hospital, owner of Desert View Animal Hospital, 1.5 DBM small animal hospital prior Veterinary Consultant to mission pharmacal, advised the company on the formulation of nutritional supplements for the pet market place. Founder of urbanbiscuit.com in 2011...

Duration:00:42:59

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The Synchronicities That Set Grant Jakubowski to a Path from Being an Employee into a Cannabis Entrepreneur

9/29/2020
Here to share his cannabis and hemp journey is Grant Jakubowski, one of https://vermontpurecbd.com/ (Vermont Pure CBD )owners, a vertically integrated CBD company making artisan high-quality CBD products, all produced in Vermont. In this episode, Grant talks about his first reiki session's mind-blowing experience that ultimately set him on a path from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur. He also talks about the challenges the company faces during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they...

Duration:00:44:50

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How can Online Source for Hemp Work Towards Better Alternatives for the Planet with Morris Beegle

9/25/2020
Leading cannabis/hemp advocate and entrepreneur, https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisbeegle/ (Morris Beegle) is the co-founder and president of the https://wafba.org/ (WAFBA) (We Are For Better Alternatives) family of brands, including the NoCo Hemp Expo, the world's most comprehensive hemp-centric conference and exposition. WAFBA also includes Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars, a manufacturer of boutique hemp guitars cabinets and components, Tree-Free Hemp, a hemp paper and printing company, Let's...

Duration:01:00:43

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A Turnkey Solution for Cannabis and Hemp Farmers from Seed to Sale with Chance Dite

9/24/2020
Chance Dite is the Director of Education and Farmer Relations at Cultivaris Hemp, a serial entrepreneur, and a strong cannabis advocate. He had a hemp company and currently owns two hemp farms. In this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Chance talks about the biggest challenges that cannabis farmers face today and how he educate and help them plan. Learn about the turnkey solutions that he offers to avoid the potential pitfalls.

Duration:01:01:21

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Why is the future of cannabis regenerative agriculture with Dave Vanslyke

9/22/2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vanslyke-949669187/ (Dave Vanslyke) is a new startup in the hemp space. They've joined forces with another farm last season to grow their first crop of CBD hemp. They will be growing CBG on their farm this season deploying regenerative organic practices. Currently, they're reaching out to retailers who share their vision in order to form strong partnerships and will not be pursuing significant vertical integration at this point, but rather see themselves as a...

Duration:00:54:41

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A Father's Story: From Suicidal to a Successful Cannabis Entrepreneur

9/21/2020
Many people struggle with anxiety and depression that sometimes leads to suicide, and it's incredible to hear recovery and success stories like Johnathan Henry, whose life was transformed by the help of CBD and therapy. Johnathan is the founder of Rejhenesis CBD. His journey to the cannabis world began in pursuit of a holistic and natural alternative to anti-depression medication. In this episode of The Hemp Revolution Podcast, Johnathan talks about his struggles and his 360° turn from...

Duration:00:23:47

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How the Beauty World and Digital Marketing has been Kicking the Cannabis Craze with Evie Phillips

9/18/2020
Former beauty editor, now creative digital agency owner/CBD advisor and consultant. Evie Phillips opened her curated CBD wellness experience, the CBD Beauty Corner, within The Salon Project by Joel Warren's NYC location at Saks Fifth Avenue in May of 2019. Her agency had quietly worked in cannabis and CBD since 2016. When approached by celebrity beauty expert and salon owner Joel Warren, she saw the opportunity to create and highlight an elevated CBD Wellness retail experience seeded in...

Duration:00:52:55

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Why Combining Hemp and Entrepreneurship Changes the World with Jaciel Hernandez

9/15/2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacieljayhernandez/ (Jaciel Hernandez) has experience in the digital marketing space and uses his current brand and business as an experiment to kick it off the ground. The CBD industry presented itself to him in January of 2015. And without knowing much, he jumped into a sales rep position while learning directly from the CBD company's co-founder. Today, https://hempmentor.com/ (Hemp Mentor) is still a work in progress, although it remains constant improvements...

Duration:00:44:09

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The Importance of Collaboration in Starting a New Cannabis Business with Elizabeth Robinson and Cory Moore

9/14/2020
Here to share a little about their story, the trials, tribulations, and the tremendous successes that one can experience as a business owner in this industry are the couplepreneur, Cory Moore, and Elizabeth 'Liz' Robinson. Cory and Liz are the owners of https://www.thegiftedfriends.com/ (The Gift), a natural health and wellness company based in Washington, DC. Tune in to this episode and learn about their collaborations, marketing strategies, and most importantly, how they're changing...

Duration:00:55:07

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How Cannabis Education Supports People to Work Professionally in Legal Cannabis with Trey Reckling

9/7/2020
Trey Reckling is originally from Savannah, Georgia and has 15 years experience in higher education. He has specialized in conflict resolution and helping prepare students for careers after they graduate. He founded the Academy of Cannabis Science and has been active in the cannabis community as a board member of the Washington Marijuana Association and Washington Cannabis Commission. In this exciting segment, let's hear from the cannabis educator, Trey, why excellent knowledge in cannabis is...

Duration:00:51:58

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Is Cannabis a Recession-Free Industry? Interview with Jared Mancinelli

9/4/2020
Jared Mancinelli is the Chief Content Officer and Co-Founder of Cannabis Law Digest. He is an appellate lawyer and public defender who got into documenting legal developments in the cannabis industry to help people who are going into the industry and, in part, to further the goal of legalization. In this episode, Jared tackles the economic impacts of Covid-19 and whether or not cannabis is a recession-proof industry. Learn about the different ways to get involved in the space and a...

Duration:00:50:47

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How does Coronavirus Affect the CBD Industry with Joe Boese

9/2/2020
Joe Boese is a veteran of the military and owner of https://www.cbdtime.store/ (CBD Time) in Lexington, KY. He was introduced to Cannabidiol after searching for natural pain aid last year. As a result, he was amazed and delighted to find something plant-based to help his pain. He's passionate about helping others find relief to live happier and healthier lives. CBD Time is a go-to shop for finding premium CBD products in one convenient location. Their mission is to provide the best...

Duration:00:19:18

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Innovating the Process of Making Pure and Clean Hemp Products with Jeffrey Von Stetten

9/1/2020
Jeffrey Von Stetten is a cancer survivor and a certified clinical nutritionist. He's been a vegan for over 30 years and has been in the nutritional industry for more than 15 years. His companies, Jeff's Best and Jeff's Best Blends, have been innovators and leaders in the Hemp industry for over ten years. In this episode, Jeff talks about his personal struggles and greatest disappointments that motivated him to innovate the process of making pure and clean hemp products. He also talks about...

Duration:00:53:13

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How You Can Integrate Your Current Skill sets and Passion in the Cannabis Space with Tommy Mullen

8/28/2020
Tommy Mullen is the owner and head chef of Myztic Mountain Hemp. He's been in the hospitality industry his entire career, and he's a lifelong cannabis advocate, doing all the rallies in Denver back in the '90s and pushing the legislation. After attending the Noco Hemp Expo in 2013, where he met a guy named John Patterson, he did more research on hemp and decided that he would like to start cooking powders, milk, etc. He started making some food and experimenting, then decided to go to...

Duration:00:45:10

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How to be an Advocate and Raise Awareness about Medical Cannabis and its Therapeutic Use with Heather Allman

8/25/2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjallman/ (Heather Allman) is a medical cannabis advocate, independent medical cannabis writer, educator, consultant, researcher, NACB member, Florida Medical Cannabis patient speaker, and community liaison. She's also a Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Certification owner and US Pain Foundation Junior Ambassador. Moreover, she's a retired Faculty of UWF English department and Communications Arts department with multiple certifications, including a BA of...

Duration:00:38:00

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Funding Your Business: Why Entrepreneurs Should Avoid Partnerships and Venture Capital with Robb Auspitz

8/21/2020
Robb Auspitz is a professional web designer with high-level skills in WordPress and e-commerce. He worked in a chemistry lab for three years and has extensive experience in IT. Additionally, he has high-level writing skills, which came in very handy while he developed http://groovyhempcompany.com (groovyhempcompany.com) and groovyhempblog.com. After 20 years in IT and 15 years in web design and e-commerce, he looked for new opportunities. That's when he discovered the CBD industry. In this...

Duration:00:49:32

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Discover the Top Opportunities in Cannabis in Spite of the Pandemic with Skip Shuda

8/19/2020
Skip Shuda was an instructor and consultant at the https://technical.ly/philly/2019/07/09/wharton-is-closing-its-small-business-development-center-enterprise-center/ (Wharton Small Business Development Cente)r for 16 years. He has always been an entrepreneur and startup junkie. Six years ago, he decided to apply his entrepreneurial experience in the cannabis industry, which led to the https://www.greenrushadvisors.com/ (Green Rush Advisors). After recognizing that the emerging cannabis...

Duration:00:57:21

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How to Grow High CBD Certified Organic Buds in Vermont? with Morgan Laurent

8/18/2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-laurent-81a096169/ (Morgan Laurent) is the founder of https://organiccbdllc.com/ (Organic CBD LLC). He grew up in a small town of growers, playing in the barns filled with weed, and watching police helicopters fly very low in September. He moved to the city to work in construction, managing large crews. When he got tired of the hustle and dirty air in the town, he bought a farm in Vermont's northeast mountains. It was secluded from the modern world, a...

Duration:00:43:06

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How to Control Customer Data and Experience from Start to Finish with John Wiesehan III

8/12/2020
John Wiesehan III is the founder and CEO of https://www.directcbdonline.com/ (Direct CBD Online), a marketplace for the best CBD brands and products. John and his team started this marketplace to help people live well and be well. In today's episode, John shares why he left a successful career to join the cannabis craze, how he's making the consumer journey super easy. Unlike most cannabis businesses, they do not focus on a particular niche. Tune in to learn why.

Duration:00:48:49

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Why is Cannabis the Best Holistic Medicine for Chronic Conditions? With Debi Wimberley

8/10/2020
Debi Wimberley was being treated with approved opioid medications for CRPS, or Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, called the suicide disease for 20 years. Her physician told her that his medical group would no longer prescribed pain medication to any of their patients, stating it is an official policy change and that they do not want that they do not know who will help them. Doctors became focused on the drug, not their health, and she found herself medically abandoned as she struggled with...

Duration:00:35:57