Episodes
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
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, some of the top brands in Cali, common consumer questions, and more! We'll also cover what goes into operating a successful dispensary in a smaller market.
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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 convention, tattoo show, and vendors from across various art forms and subcultures. Today we chat about what goes into making this festival come to life, cannabis culture in Florida, and more!
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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 and we're excited to dig into what inspired this legendary piece of cannabis hardware and where Roger sees the future of cannabis, specifically dabbing/hash, headed!
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
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 Method, and more!
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
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 Devin Alexander of Rolling Releaf and Matt Besonen of United Cultivation.
Devin Alexander of Rolling Releaf joins around 22 minutes in
Matt Besonen of United Cultivation joins around 41 minutes in.
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Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
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 companies separate themselves, and the dos and don'ts of tradeshow marketing.
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Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
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 served as the Director of Marketing for DNA Genetics and has served at numerous creative agencies. Today we'll explore Rakaa's journey into hip-hop and finding his way into marketing, how important it is for companies to be tapped into culture, and what he's learned from the independent music grind.
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Sunday Aug 28, 2022
The RMR Podcast Ep 56: Torrian Ball Talks Rap, TikTok, Chicago, and More
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
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 Khalifa. Today we talk about his journey, his unique approach to rap, TikTok, and more.
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Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
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 legacy features to in-depth industry pieces, cannabis culture is well represented in the magazine. Today we chat with Julie Chiariello, co-founder and Editor-In-Chief at Skunk, about her journey, the magazine, and the state of cannabis media.
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Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
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 are located in Hamtramck, East Lansing, Lincoln Park, Houghton Lake, and Mount Clemens. While they carry many of the top Michigan cannabis brands, they also cultivate and manufacture products in-house. Randall is the CEO and founder of the company. Today we talk about Pleasantrees' origin story, the Michigan market, and building a brand.
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