Inside Martha Stewart’s CBD Launch With Guest Steven Leung, Canopy Growth’s Head of Confectionary

Unlocking the Power of Cannabis to Improve Lives Feat. Papa & Barkley Execs Adam Grossman and Guy Rocourt

About Adam Grossman Adam D. Grossman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Papa & Barkley, a leading California wellness company selling cannabis-based pain and wellness products including topical balms and transdermal patches, along with consumables including tinctures and capsules. Prior to Papa & Barkley, Adam was the Chief Operating Officer of Northeast Dental Management, a multi-state private equity sponsored multi-brand operator of dental offices. Grossman is an active investor and serves on the board of several privately held companies. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts and his JD and MBA degrees from Georgetown University. He is active in charitable organizations and community development projects in Dallas, New York City, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. About Guy Rocourt Guy Rocourt is the President, Co-Founder, and Chief Product Officer of Papa & Barkley. At Papa & Barkley, Guy is responsible for product innovation, optimizing production practices, ensuring the company complies with rigorous testing and lab standards, and developing the product roadmap as the brand expands into different areas of the cannabis marketplace. Previously, Guy designed and built manufactured infused products facilities (MIPs) in multiple states, making him an expert in cannabis science, tech, strategy, and production. He also has experience caring for patients with cannabis as he spent many years as Montell Williams’ caregiver during his battle with MS. Guy graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is a U.S. Navy veteran (submariner). Guy uses his keen understanding of the cannabis plant, cannabis culture, and business acumen to craft a variety of wellness products. Like Papa & Barkley, he is on a mission to unlock the power of the plant to improve people’s lives. Links * Papa & Barkley [https://papaandbarkley.com/] Some of the highlights of the show include: * Adam describes his background as well as his personal experience developing cannabis products that effectively brought his ailing father back to health. * Guy also discusses his background as a cultivator and developer of cannabis and infused products, as well as his experience helping Montel Williams battle MS. * Adam and Guy both expand upon what Papa & Barkley’s mission is and what it means to both their current and future customers as well as the evolving cannabis industry. * Guy also gets into some of the science of cannabis as well as the overwhelming safety hurdles their industry overcomes by choice. * Adam and Guy also discuss why Papa & Barkley’s products, origin, and development decisions make it prime for becoming a global leader in the cannabis industry. * They also share advice for individuals who are hesitant to try CBD or cannabis, and assert the importance of starting slow.

Improving Your Health By Pushing Your Margins With Andy Hendel, CrossFit Owner and Coach

About Andy Hendel Andrew “Andy” Hendel has been the affiliate owner of CrossFit Charlotte since 2007. Before CrossFit, Andy was a college and high school football coach. He also played football professionally in the USFL and the NFL. Andy has been married 32 years to his wife, Dina, and has two children, Spencer and Andee, and is a grandfather to two grandchildren. Links * www.crossfitcharlotte.com [http://www.crossfitcharlotte.com/] Show Notes * John and Andy discuss Andy’s background in pro football and active living and discuss how he came to be a CrossFit gym owner and coach. * Andy discusses who comes to CrossFit and why and how the methodology can be helpful for anyone since it focuses heavily on overall health and functional movement. * Andy shares about his experience hiking 46 miles over two days in the Grand Canyon for the Navy Seal Foundation and how he trained. * Andy discusses how the CrossFit methodology works to force people to address and improve their deficiencies.

Inside Martha Stewart’s CBD Launch With Guest Steven Leung, Canopy Growth’s Head of Confectionary

About Steven Leung Steven is Canopy's Head of Confectionery, responsible for CBD gummies in the US, and also chocolates and gummies in Canada. Prior to that, Steven was Senior Director of US Product Portfolio at Canopy Growth. Previously, Steven held a number of roles in strategy and innovation, most recently served as Global Director of Innovation at ABInbev. Links * https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/martha-stewart-cbd/ [https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/martha-stewart-cbd/] * https://www.canopygrowth.com/ [https://www.canopygrowth.com/] Show Notes Some of the highlights of the show include: * Steven provides a brief overview of his background and why it’s important for him to be in an industry that can help people; namely, why cannabis and CBD are so promising to him and the benefits they can provide anyone dealing with daily stresses. * Steven and John also discuss how the marketplace has a need for accountability and trust among consumers who want to try CBD, but just need the right voice to guide them, like Martha. * They also discuss why Martha was a natural, perfect fit to represent a line of CBD, mainly because she believes in the products and CBD herself. * Steven gives some background into product testing and development of Martha’s product line, as well as all the love that went into it. He also gives an overview of more exciting things to come from Canopy Growth. * Steven and John also discuss the unique partnership between Direct CBD Online, Canopy Growth, and Martha Stewart CBD.

Why CBD (& Other Cannabinoids) Are Your Friend Feat. Crystal Guess of NuLeaf Naturals

About Crystal Guess Crystal Guess serves as the head of client relations for wholesale at NuLeaf Naturals. She began in the bartending industry in DC before taking a leap, following her dream, and finding her people among those in the cannabis and CBD industry in Colorado. She’s proud to be part of a brand (and a movement) that offers pure, simple, and powerful products to naturally improve the livelihood of customers everywhere. Links * https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/nuleaf-naturals/ Some of the highlights of the show include: * Crystal talks about how she got into the cannabis industry and even how she helped start the women’s marijuana movement. * Crystal discusses why she was motivated to take the leap to move to Colorado where she currently serves as the head of wholesale client relations for NuLeaf Naturals. * Crystal also discusses how she pivoted into the CBD space and applauds both NuLeaf’s leadership and the entire industry for its potential to improve lives (and how it really cares about users). * John and Crystal also discuss some of the misconceptions about other cannabinoids like THC, CBG, CBN, and CBC. They talk about the benefits and what to look out for when choosing a full spectrum, broad spectrum, or isolate product, as well both of their go-tos. * Crystal elaborates further on CBD and why some people may give up on it too early.

Getting Behind the Tech and UI of Direct CBD Online with CTO, Rob Spurlock

Some of the highlights of the show include: * John and Rob discussed the beginnings of Direct CBD Online as both a concept and as it developed and evolved into an all-encompassing online marketplace. * John and Rob also dive into the technology behind early decision-making, such as web-hosting, as well as the innovative changes the rest of the Direct CBD Online marketing team has made as the site expanded. * John and Rob also touch on the process behind adding new products to the site and how these products are displayed and marketed to customers in an appealing and user-friendly way. * John and Rob also talked about their go-to CBD products, as well as Rob’s routine, attention to detail, how he leads his team, and his breakfast of choice. Links: * General: https://www.directcbdonline.com/ [https://www.directcbdonline.com/] * Brands mentioned: * https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/social-cbd/ [https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/social-cbd/] * https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/cbdistillery/ [https://www.directcbdonline.com/brand/cbdistillery/]