W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
From the convention floor of the Emerald Cup Harvest Ball, 2022:
CA Dept. of Cannabis Control – Maria Luisa Cesar

Maria Luisa Cesar is the Deputy Director of Public Affairs of the California Department of Cannabis Control.  She joins Rich Walcoff on the floor of the Emerald Cup Harvest Ball, 2022.  She tells us how legal growers, farmers and more can work with the state its resources to overcome obstacles in the market process.
California has newly adopted, consolidated regulations, honed by interactive feedback from licensees.  The state has streamlined the process, removed unnecessary burdens, lessened cumbersome paperwork, reduced barrier to entry, eliminated the cultivation tax to provide cost relief.  Hear all bout these exciting changes and more in this conversation at the Ball!
Cannabis.ca.gov

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Sensi Magazine Founder Nancy Birnbaum

Nancy Birnbaum is the Founding Publisher of Sensi Magazine NorCal, a marketing and PR professional with over 25 years of experience helping grow businesses. She is a Mentor with the Founder Institutes’ San Francisco chapter working with the first Cannabis Cohort. Known as the “Connector” in the California Cannabis Industry, Nancy dedicates her time to helping launch new and innovative plant medicine products and services and helping educate consumers and industry professional alike.

With her master’s degree in Organizational Development and Personal Transformation, and many years of experience working in a variety of industries, Nancy continues to inspire clients to change perceptions and embrace personal power so that they can exceed their business goals.

SensiMag.com

Unitech Labs & Cannabis Testing

CEO Stephen Taylor and Board Member Gary Smith of Unitech Laboratories join us to talk about the vital role testing now plays in the cannabis industry. We connected with Unitech Labs through our strategic partner, Mitchell Rabin, of A Better Word Media, who invited our guests today. Unitech Labs provides comprehensive analytical testing of recreational and medical marijuana to so that they meet current state regulations, reduce risk, and delivery of quality products. Unitech Labs implements advanced testing protocols to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety. They do this with a highly skilled staff who uses state of the art equipment for full compliance testing. This delivers superior customer service, resulting in fast and accurate test results.
UnitechLaboratories.com

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FranklinEnergy.com

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COMING UP TODAY ON 4/20

W420 Lifestyle Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff
in the field Special Report:
Joe Sullivan from Franklin Energy on Energy Efficient Growing

Joe Sullivan joins us from Franklin Energy, which is a leader in clean energy solutions. Mr. Sullivan is their Indoor Agricultural Program Manager and he tells us optimizing technology for growing marijuana. Indoor growing can be more challenging, but at the same time it can be more advantageous because you can control the eco-system and the environment. Optimal lightning for indoor growing is essential for controlled environment agriculture. Growers use various lighting sources for this, but LED lighting has apparently proven to be the best by far. They prove to be more energy efficient as they produce the same amount or more light than other traditional methods, they produce a broader spectrum of light, and they last longer. This, combined with proper ventilation, compressors, heating & cooling systems, and more, all of which is provided by Franklin Energy, creates innovative energy management resources to utilities for municipalities and businesses.

Discover indoor lighting in a whole new light with as Joe Sullivan unveils his knowledge with interviewer, Rich Walcoff.

• PLUS •
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME – LED LIGHTING REBATE PROGRAM!

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:

Curated Cannabis to Your Door

Eliza Maroney joins us from Lucky Box Club, a family-owned and operated business in with fine cannabis products. This is a company that rose to become California’s number one cannabis subscription box company, online dispensary service. They offer a cannabis club and weed box with luxury, curated cannabis products. These include curated boxes filled with vapes, edibles or flowers. Their order and delivery services make obtaining fine cannabis easy.

Verdant Oasis on the Importance of Hemp Oil

Carl Germano, CNS, CDN

Carl Germano, CNS, CDN is Vice-President and Chief Business Development Officer at Verdant Oasis, which produces high quality phytocannabinoid-rich hemp oil products. Mr. Germano is a NY Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist who provides product and business concepts, development and commercialization, reformulations and line extensions, assistance with research and claims, and marketing support for clients of Verdant Oasis. Verdant Oasis is a unique company that works with ancestral hemp genetics and geographically strategic European artisanal farms in their proprietary solvent-free extraction that produces Panoramic Entourage IP Hemp Oil. This is a vertically integrated grower and manufacturer of the highest quality phytocannabinoid-rich hemp oils and specialized dietary ingredients. They have unique end-to-end control of the entire process, which includes specialized plant genotypes, refined agricultural & farming practices, proprietary extraction methodology, and advanced post-extraction techniques. Verdant Oasis products are made in FSMA-registered facilities and operated under strict HACCP & GMP controls.  Carl Germano authored the book Road to Ananda: Simple Guild to the Endocannabinoid System, Hemp Phytocannabinoids / CBD and Your Health.

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SPECIAL LIMITED TIME LED LIGHTING REBATE PROGRAM!

Full Interview with Joe Sullivan from Franklin Electric…

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W420 Lifestyle Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
Pre-Rolled Joint Technology

Dean Arbit is the CEO at Bud.com, the leading pre-rolled producer.  Mr. Arbit tells us about the fined process of mechanically pre-rolled joints and the technology involved.  They made a format that works with or without filters.  They built a platform that starts at the grind, which is where you loose the terpenes and moisture.  With a different technology that doesn’t use a vibratory method, Bud developed a better way of getting the weed into a well-packed joint.  Hear about this and the many other things that this innovative company has done, and offers to the public.
Bud.com

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Minorities for Medical Marijuana

Roz McCarthy Is CEO and Founder of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. M4MM is a non profit organization with its corporate office based in Orlando Florida. It was established to focus on on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health /wellness in the cannabis industry.  They actively connect people to opportunities in the marijuana industry for minorities.  The difficulty in the industry has always been the lack of access to capital, even when one has the skill set and is able to work in the industry.  M4MM is backed by many corporate donors as it facilitates progress and change, but disparities in the legal system and other challenges reveal how we need to make more inroads to open doors.  Government support happens on the state level, not federal, but many states give extra benefits to those who have a social equity or minority partner in their application.   Knowing the playing field and catting through the red tape help reveal opportunities that many do not know exist.  That is where M4MM clears the smoke.
Minorities4MedicalMarijuana.org

Buffalo Turf Growers

Roman Kilgore founded Buffalo Turf Growers as a ‘temple of traditional medical marijuana craftsmanship.’  Roman tells us the story of how he moved to Oklahoma and started a new growing facility from scratch.   Since its inception, this innovative company cultivated and enhanced numerous high end strains of cannabis.  Hear first hand what it was like to raise a new company from nothing but an idea, and grow it into a producer a of quality cannabis lines.  As Roman says, ‘Working with medical marijuana is a wonderful alchemy of climate, genetics, patience and sometimes luck – It’s inspirational.’  Listen in!
BuffaloTurfBrowers.com

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W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting

BriAnne Ramsay & Rose Moberly from Rocky Mountain Cannabis join the Conversation.  Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting (RMCC) became a one-stop shop for cannabis needs. They have numerous  locations in Colorado and experienced budtenders who assist with the purchase favored marijuana products and accessories online for in-store pickup.  They also build compliance infrastructure startups with consultation and guidance.  They from seed to sale in an all encompassing manner.   Hear this talk that took place on the floor of the Emerald Cup 2019.
RockyMountCannabisConsulting.com

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Sensi Magazine Founder Nancy Birnbaum

Nancy Birnbaum is the Founding Publisher of Sensi Magazine NorCal, a marketing and PR professional with over 25 years of experience helping grow businesses. She is a Mentor with the Founder Institutes’ San Francisco chapter working with the first Cannabis Cohort. Known as the “Connector” in the California Cannabis Industry, Nancy dedicates her time to helping launch new and innovative plant medicine products and services and helping educate consumers and industry professional alike.

With her master’s degree in Organizational Development and Personal Transformation, and many years of experience working in a variety of industries, Nancy continues to inspire clients to change perceptions and embrace personal power so that they can exceed their business goals.

SensiMag.com

Unitech Labs & Cannabis Testing

CEO Stephen Taylor and Board Member Gary Smith of Unitech Laboratories join us to talk about the vital role testing now plays in the cannabis industry. We connected with Unitech Labs through our strategic partner, Mitchell Rabin, of A Better Word Media, who invited our guests today. Unitech Labs provides comprehensive analytical testing of recreational and medical marijuana to so that they meet current state regulations, reduce risk, and delivery of quality products. Unitech Labs implements advanced testing protocols to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety. They do this with a highly skilled staff who uses state of the art equipment for full compliance testing. This delivers superior customer service, resulting in fast and accurate test results.
UnitechLaboratories.com

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W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
Minorities for Medical Marijuana

Dr. Lance McCarthy works as a board advisor for Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. M4MM is a non profit organization with its corporate office based in Orlando Florida. It was established to focus on on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health /wellness in the cannabis industry.  They actively connect people to opportunities in the marijuana industry for minorities.  The difficulty in the industry has always been the lack of access to capital, even when one has the skill set and is able to work in the industry.  M4MM is backed by many corporate donors as it facilitates progress and change, but disparities in the legal system and other challenges reveal how we need to make more inroads to open doors.  Government support happens on the state level, not federal, but many states give extra benefits to those who have a social equity or minority partner in their application.   Knowing the playing field and catting through the red tape help reveal opportunities that many do not know exist.  That is where M4MM clears the smoke.
Minorities4MedicalMarijuana.org

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Marijuana Business Daily – part 2 of a 2 part series

Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier, Editorial Director, MJBiz has journalism experience that began two decades ago at her hometown newspaper in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Before joining MJBiz, she spent nearly a decade writing and editing for a B2B publication focused on analyzing management, strategy and trends for business owners and executives. Her expertise ranges from best practices around M&A to how businesses can adapt to demographic shifts in the workforce. Her work earned several editorial excellence awards from the Specialized Information Publishers Association. She will be discussing the Special Report that MJ Biz Daily researched and released “Women & Minorities in the Cannabis Industry.”
MJBizDaily.com

A Story of Cannabis-Infused Edibles

Josh Taylor is the founder of Emerald Sky which produces well-knowns, all-natural cannabis-infused edibles.  They do not allow artificial colors or flavors in any of our products which are 100% pesticide free and available in 400 dispensaries throughout California.  Mr. Taylor tells the story of what it took to launch the company and develop it to conform to the many licenses, fees and requirements to comply with state regulations.  He also tells us about the special product lines they created years of production experience that went into them.
EmeraldSkyEdibles.com

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Marijuana Business Conference and Cannabis Expo in Las Vegas
W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
A New Look at Vaping.

Bao Nguyen from Ukera Technologies. They make the vaping experience enjoyable and safer with a ceramic based micro-engineered vaporization technology with a next-generation micro ceramic vaporization solution.  Their coil technology burns at a lower heat creates a safer vape because it effectively filters out the inhalation of other elements.  It also allows for a full flavor spectrum which is burned off at a higher heats.   This makes the most use of method that using heating, not burning, of a product.  This is a relatively new technology, offered only by Utera, a Los Angeles based company.  Now, newer and safer technology is coming to the forefront to define the vaping industry.
Ukeratech.com

Extract Labs and the Wide World of CBD

Dylan Ross is the Account Executive at Extract Labs.  They are a full extraction, manufacture formulation, veteran owened company out of Boulder, Colorado.   Their  high purity, high quality CBD products include; oils, gummies, coffee, concentrate, tanks, and more.  They also offer wholesale opportunities.  Extract Labs does testing with their analytical department that examines; residual solvents, potency, micro toxin microbials and more.  A specialty of Extract Labs is CBD for pets.  They partner with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who uses their CBD for research to stop cellular growth of cancerous cellular growth in dogs.  In fact, 10 percent revenue from their pet line goes toward funding that research.    Extract Labs of one of three companies in Colorado that is accredited by the Colorado Department of Health and the Environment.  Listen in and learn more about the exiting world of CBD!
ExtractLabs.com

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Women in Cannabis Expo – Founder Brooke Westlake

Brooke Westlake: Owner, Founder, Business Engineer. The Women in Cannabis Expo, Ganja Garden Goddesses, Neon Nite Apparel & ADA Lake Labs were all developed in 2020 & 2021. Brooke took a direct career change from healthcare after 20 years into the cannabis industry. Through the building of her four companies, she realized that it wasn’t just about having successful business, but it was also about being a big voice within an industry that was illegal for far too long. She is proud of her entrepreneur spirit that shines through her businesses. The importance of cannabis and health presented itself as a critical life measure after she had life-saving emergency surgery in August of 2020. With the help of cannabis she is fighting off nausea, malnourishment and pain.

Education being a special interest & first time generation college graduate, Brooke holds three degrees, including a Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has served on state commission boards, serving two full terms for Nevada Commission for Women, and currently sits on the Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Facility Administrator & The Northern Nevada Disciplinary Bar Board. Being appointed by former Nevada Governor Sandoval, and current Nevada Governor Sisolak.

Brooke is also a single mother of two sons, loves to spend time at Lake Tahoe and enjoys creating art through photography, painting and jewelry. She also loves to give back to the Alzheimer’s community.

The Women in Cannabis Expo for 2022: March 31-New Jersey, June 30-Denver, September 30-Las Vegas, December 2-San Francisco. Tune in for details!
WomenInCannabisexpo.com

W420 Radio CEO Marc Corsi

Marc Corsi is the Founder and CEO of the W420 Radio Network which hosts America’s Cannabis Conversation.  Mr. Corsi looks forward into the new year to offer his outlook on how the expanding world of cannabis may influence our markets, our healing practices and our cultural trends.  Now that we are seeing long overdue releases from prohibitive legal restraints, market demand and the beneficial uses of cannabis seem endless.  We may nevertheless see some ups and downs with obstacles and triumphs as the unstoppable wave of expansion finds it own way into American life.  America’s Cannabis Conversation is poised to keep you abreast of every aspect of the cannabis world as it develops.  Mr. Corsi also reflects on how The Conversation began, took shape and became a voice for the industry.  To drive this innovative network and its team of professionals, Mr. Corsi draws from his years of experience in major radio markets and what he learned as the agency he founded went on to become the largest award-winning independent advertising agencies in the West.  Now he opens the doors to deep insights gained from widespread connections, active correspondents and detailed reporting on every aspect of the cannabis industry.  Let’s ring in the new year as new hopes are fueled by new possibilities.
Corsi.com

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COMING UP – THIS SATURDAY  January 1, 2022
SEASON 4 • EPISODE 1

W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Report from the MJ Biz Conference in Las Vegas:
A New Look at Vaping

Bao Nguyen from Ukera Technologies. They make the vaping experience enjoyable and safer with a ceramic based micro-engineered vaporization technology with a next-generation micro ceramic vaporization solution. Their coil technology burns at a lower heat creates a safer vape because it effectively filters out the inhalation of other elements. It also allows for a full flavor spectrum which is burned off at a higher heats. This makes the most use of method that using heating, not burning, of a product. This is a relatively new technology, offered only by Utera, a Los Angeles based company. Now, newer and safer technology is coming to the forefront to define the vaping industry.

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Women in Cannabis Expo – Founder Brooke Westlake

Brooke Westlake: Owner, Founder, Business Engineer. The Women in Cannabis Expo, Ganja Garden Goddesses, Neon Nite Apparel & ADA Lake Labs were all developed in 2020 & 2021. Brooke took a direct career change from healthcare after 20 years into the cannabis industry. Through the building of her four companies, she realized that it wasn’t just about having successful business, but it was also about being a big voice within an industry that was illegal for far too long. She is proud of her entrepreneur spirit that shines through her businesses. The importance of cannabis and health presented itself as a critical life measure after she had life-saving emergency surgery in August of 2020. With the help of cannabis she is fighting off nausea, malnourishment and pain.

Education being a special interest & first time generation college graduate, Brooke holds three degrees, including a Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has served on state commission boards, serving two full terms for Nevada Commission for Women, and currently sits on the Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Facility Administrator & The Northern Nevada Disciplinary Bar Board. Being appointed by former Nevada Governor Sandoval, and current Nevada Governor Sisolak.
The Women in Cannabis Expo for 2022: March 31-New Jersey, June 30-Denver, September 30-Las Vegas, December 2-San Francisco.

W420 Radio CEO Marc Corsi

Marc Corsi is the Founder and CEO of the W420 Radio Network which hosts America’s Cannabis Conversation.  Mr. Corsi looks forward into the new year to offer his outlook on how the expanding world of cannabis may influence our markets, our healing practices and our cultural trends.  Now that we are seeing long overdue releases from prohibitive legal restraints, market demand and the beneficial uses of cannabis seem endless.  We may nevertheless see some ups and downs with obstacles and triumphs as the unstoppable wave of expansion finds it own way into American life.  America’s Cannabis Conversation is poised to keep you abreast of every aspect of the cannabis world as it develops.  Mr. Corsi also reflects on how The Conversation began, took shape and became a voice for the industry.  To drive this innovative network and its team of professionals, Mr. Corsi draws from his years of experience in major radio markets and what he learned as the agency he founded went on to become the largest award-winning independent advertising agencies in the West.  Now he opens the doors to deep insights gained from widespread connections, active correspondents and detailed reporting on every aspect of the cannabis industry.  Let’s ring in the new year as new hopes are fueled by new possibilities..

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COMING UP – THIS SATURDAY  August 7, 2021
SEASON 3 • EPISODE 17

Cannabis Industry Software

Dietary Changes

Joel Marion authored the book, ‘Always Eat After 7PM.’ Joel tells us why he wrote the book and what it can do for its readers. Interest and needs have elevated dietary consciousness as the need to stay healthy became important like never before. At the same time, state legalized cannabis products have found their way into new menus. Amid this all, Joel reveals discoveries that will have you rethink the accepted axioms of dietary norms. So, if you’re going to change your dietary habits, this may help you change them in the right way.

W420 Lifestyle Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff
in the field Special Report:
Medical Cannabis as an Aid to What Ails you

Market Survival

Dustin McDonald is the acting Policy Director for Americans for Safe Access, which works to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research. Far greater than half that states permit medical marijuana. As a result, many states are seeing an increase in tax revenues. Dispensaries have also opened across the country, but they had to adapt their methods after the pandemic hit. This changed delivery methods and more offerings of home delivery in order maintain a sustainable level of sales. That ripple effect across the industry is not only felt by dispensaries, by growers, marketing strategists and product developers as well. Gain a perspective on how a fledgling industry has had to learn to adapt and blossom at the same time.

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