The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Mario Guzman, or Sherbinski, is a cannabis tastemaker and curator of world-famous genetics: Pink Panties, Sunset Sherbert, and the Gelato line. He also founded the vertically integrated cannabis brand Sherbinski's. Today we chat about all things genetics, Cali's impact on the cannabis industry, and a …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Cannabiscapes has made a name for himself creating art out of cannabis flower and has created hundreds of pieces for brands all the way to designing an album cover for Berner. Greg makes art out of cannabis with Joey and talks sun grown cannabis, issues in California, and what he likes (and doesn't li…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Cookies Tempe is the brand's flagship location in the Arizona market. Alicia Deals teamed up with Berner and company to bring the most recognized cannabis brand in the world to the Southwest. Alicia has a moving story as not only the first black woman-owned dispensary in Arizona but also a family affe…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Grove Bags stands with the goal of creating sustainable, solution-driven cannabis packaging that is designed entirely around optimizing the plant's unique properties. Their TerpLoc technology has provided a leg up to cultivators perfecting their cure and brands protecting customers' terpenes in the my…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 79 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Carter Latimer of PaperPlanes Extracts. PaperPlanes produces products in small batches from cannabis harvested from the brand’s regenerative farms in Grass Valley, which is then extracted and processed onsite through efficient, propr…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 78 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Akele Parnell of Lab 11 and ÜMI Farms. Lab 11 is a minority and veteran-owned social equity brand inspired by the creativity of contemporary urban subcultures and a nostalgia for the golden era of the industry. The brand is under the…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 76 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Lindsay Robert, Senior Vice President at Lift. Lift Events & Experiences produces cannabis industry events across North America. Each Lift event showcases leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors in a high-energy setting for thou…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 76 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Lindsay Robert, Senior Vice President at Lift. Lift Events & Experiences produces cannabis industry events across North America. Each Lift event showcases leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors in a high-energy setting for thou…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 75 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Loriel Alegrete of 40 Tons Brand. 40 Tons Brand is a multi-state social impact cannabis company. Their leadership staff has all had direct family or been personally incarcerated for cannabis crimes. They've made a mission to bring mo…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 74 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jacob Lunt of Swish Cannabis Dispensary. Swish is a brand-new dispensary in the North Hollywood area that has ties to California's medical and legacy markets. They are minutes away from the Burbank Airport. Today we talk about the or…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 73 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jason Bello of The Flower Expo. Flower Expo is a multi-day experience that will bring together the best of cannabis brands and retailers in Massachusetts through a unique event. They will bring the community together to responsibly d…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 72 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Luis Calderon of Flower & Leaf dispensary in Los Angeles. Flower & Leaf is a social equity licensed dispensary with a staff that holds over 30 years of combined experience within the cannabis industry. The dispensary carries a variet…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 71 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by former NFL pro and cannabis entrepreneur Ricky Williams. Ricky Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 1998 and went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL. His career was lined with various suspensions for cannabis use and he now is the face o…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 70 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Tim Blake of the Emerald Cup. The 19th Annual Emerald Cup Awards is coming to Richmond, California on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 to honor this year’s winners and tomorrow’s tastemakers. Today we talk about the history of the Emerald Cu…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 69 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Nathan Kies of Vape Dept. Nathan is currently the CEO of Vape Dept and previously founded VPM.com. His vast experience in the vape industry spans over a decade that started from selling on Craigslist and eBay to building multiple e-c…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 68 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jason McHugh of Califari. Califari is a global artist network connected through cannabis. The brand has put out products into the marketplace, created stunning strain art, and provided a platform for artists to create revenue via the…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 67 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer and Joey Brabo are joined by Cody Salerno of asap Cannabis Marketing and Will Ried of River Run Gardens live in New York City during MJ Unpacked at the Media Mixtape Vol. 1 after party. This episode covers impressions on the MJ Unpacked conferenc…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 66 of the RMR Podcast, Maggie Rabadi of THC Design team joins Mitch to discuss all things cannabis sales. THC Design is a premium cannabis brand in California that prioritizes fire genetics, quality cannabis, and diversity. Their cultivation team consists of passionate growers with …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 65 of the RMR Podcast, Dave Holmes of Clade9 team joins Mitch to discuss California cannabis, cultivation, and building a brand. Clade9 is a cannabis brand based in Los Angeles, CA with products available in a few other markets. Clade9 cultivates its premium craft cannabis in LA wit…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 64 of the RMR Podcast, the Green Fiction team joins Mitch to discuss their trans-media universe created around cannabis and superheroes. Green Fiction was birthed as a digital comic anthology series and film to a video game featuring Tee Grizzly and more on the horizon. The creators…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 63 of the RMR Podcast, Louie of Esquivel of CalGreen Medical joins Mitch to discuss the California cannabis industry. CalGreen Medical is a dispensary located in Goleta, CA that serves the Santa Barbra community. Today we'll chat about Louie's entrance into the cannabis industry, so…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 62 of the RMR Podcast, Cody Edwards joins Mitch to discuss the Florida Groves Festival. Florida Groves combines music, cannabis, and culture in a true festival format in Orlando, FL. They've booked world-renowned DJs and music acts across multiple genres to play alongside a sneaker …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 61 of the RMR Podcast, Roger Volodarsky joins Mitch to discuss all things Puffco, building a business, and more. Roger is the founder and CEO of Puffco, some folks have gone as far as to call him the "Steve Jobs of vaporizers." It's no doubt that the Puffco device changed the game a…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 60 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch is joined by Jonathan Elfand of Empire Cannabis Clubs. Jonathan talks about building out Empire from 4 clubs to their 5th location which is opening up on 4/20. Plus we also talk about how legalization is rolling out in NYC, the Empire 4-21 party with Redman and …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 59 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch and Joey join each other for a special live podcast at the Mass Grass 2023 NECANN Boston After Party powered by Orange Photonics, Qwik Liquids, and United Cultivation. The duo discuss the Massachusetts market, all things NECANN, and are joined by special guests …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 58 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch and Joey join each other for a special live podcast at the HUSH House Las Vegas 2022 MJ Biz Con after-party. Joey and Mitch chat about Weed Week in Las Vegas along with their main takeaways from the 2022 MJ Biz Con show. We break down what booths stood out, how …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 57 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Rakaa Iriscience of the legendary Dilated Peoples crew and ANGLES Creative Consulting Agency. Rakaa is not only an artist, but also a creative director and marketing guru that has worked for various brands, concert series, and cannabis companies. He s…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Midwest rapper Torrian Ball. Torrian Ball had a rising career at an early age until a car accident left him paralyzed for a year at age 16. He was discovered by Twista, worked with a ton of Chicago artists, and has collaborated with the likes of Wiz…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Julie Chiariello of Skunk Magazine Skunk Magazine was founded in 2003 and has stood the test of time for cannabis media. Skunk publishes a physical magazine in tandem with digital content covering the cannabis, hemp, and psychedelic markets. From le…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Randall Buchman of Pleasantrees. Pleasantrees is one of Michigan's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies. They have five retail locations, two cultivation facilities, and two processing facilities in Michigan. Their Michigan dispensaries …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Marcus Naramore and Eric Ward of Edgemont Group. Edgemont Group is an i502 cannabis company that cultivates and manufactures single-source concentrate products and distributes for a house of brands, most notably Leafwerx and Full Spec. Today we talk…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Cory Azzalino of Eaze. Eaze is a multi-state operator in the cannabis space that currently holds the title of the number one cannabis retail channel in California and number three in Colorado. The company specializes in cannabis delivery and today w…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Seth Shamberg of Fugu Farms in Washington. Fugu Farms has exploded in the Washington i502 recreational cannabis market in the past year. They have quickly become one of the most in-demand rosin brands in Washington with love from the heady culture t…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Brice Sherman and Derek Panter from Willamette Valley Alchemy. Willamette Valley Alchemy was established in 2015 and is one of the premier concentrate companies in the Oregon cannabis market. Brice is one of the owners and Derek is the sales manager…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Steve Morigi of Olio. Steve is the Brand Product and Process Manager at Olio. Olio is one the leading cannabis concentrate companies in Colorado with roots dating back to 2012. They currently manufacture edibles, BHO concentrates, solventless rosin,…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Umi, M1 (of Dead Prez), and John Monopoly from Urban Aroma. Urban Aroma is a new platform helping consumers find cannabis and culture on the East Coast, specifically in New York and Washington DC. Today we talk with cultural icons, artists, and entr…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Scott Mckinley and Chris Crayzie of The Dab Roast. For this special North American Weed Tour oil month episode, we got to speak with some of the kings of 710. The Dab Roast is a show where celebrities take 10 dabs and answer 10 questions. This uniqu…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Ian Rumpp and Reece Hack of Tella Digital. Ian is the Chief Operating Officer and Reece is the National Sales Director at Tella Digital. Tella provides full service, online, and on-premise digital experience solutions, custom designed to connect bus…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with entrepreneur Kenny Pleasant of the newly opened Pleasant Trees dispensary in Everett, WA. Kenny is a long-time entrepreneur and investor who's made a name for himself in the real estate industry. He's spent the last few years learning the cannabis i…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with the legend Warren Bobrow of Klaus. Klaus produces ready-to-drink THC-infused cocktails by famed master mixologist Warren Bobrow. Their 10mg drinks are great out of the can and even better as the base for a cocktail. Whether you have experience and w…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks Lo Friesen of Heylo Cannabis. Heylo is one of the leading vape and concentrate companies in Washington State's i502 market. Lo is an environmental chemist who received her B.A. in chemistry from Northwestern University. Lo found a purpose in creating cle…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Mike Beaudry, the Founder and CEO of HERBL. HERBL is the largest distributor for cannabis products in the largest cannabis markets currently in the US. They have the #1 market share in California and Nevada serving 98% of all storefronts. Today we c…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with Jacob Carlson of EzHire Cannabis. EzHire Cannabis provides a hiring platform for the cannabis industry. Known as the "Indeed for Weed", they seek to connect businesses to qualified applicants. Today we talk about cannabis tech, hiring within cannabi…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with recording artist Reo Cragun. Reo Cragun recently released his latest offering, the "Diary Of A Loner" album. The release explores various sounds from R&B, alternative, hip-hop, electronic, and pop. This body of work truly showcases just how diverse …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Ken Kuhlow of Chameleon Glass. Ken is the founder of Chameleon Glass and has been in the glass game since 1991. While now based in Arizona, Chameleon started in California and now works with over 100 artists across 10 states. Today we talk about man…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Tony Bones, VP of Sales and Retail at Valley Pure. Valley Pure is a vertically integrating cannabis company located in California with four dispensary locations and 75,000 square feet of cultivation and manufacturing. Today we talk with VP of Sales …

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Andrew Mieure of Top Shelf Budtending. Andrew created a unique business that offers luxury budtending experiences for events, parties, and more. They also have become one of the leading consultants for cannabis consumption lounges and he was previou…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Budboard Chief Innovation Officer Joshua Mallet. Joshua is an ex-athlete that uncovered the power of medical cannabis after a tragic sports injury. He went on to co-found Budboard and impact cannabis consumers to find products that can help them wit…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch chats with Josh Schmidt, the Natura Life Science VP of Business Development. Josh is a legacy cannabis operator who owned a dispensary in Van Nuys, CA for years until pivoting to commercial cannabis production. He's traveled the world in search of the best gen…

The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On this episode of the RMR Podcast, Mitch talks with celebrity jeweler Danny Aranbayev aka The Cartier Doctor. Danny has designed custom pieces for Bobby Shmurda, Pop Smoke, Ashanti, and many many other hip-hop artists and celebrities, We talk about Danny's start in the jewelry business, what it's lik…