Navigating the Missouri Cannabis Market with John Pennington After a brief hiatus, Karson Humiston returns with an engaging conversation with John Pennington, the co-founder and CEO of Proper Cannabis in Missouri. John shared his early entrepreneurial spirit, from shoveling driveways as a kid to running a business in high school and college. His transition into the cannabis industry was influenced by his work in real estate and his involvement in building Missouri's largest non-profit methadone treatment center. This experience opened his eyes to the potential of cannabis as a regulated industry.

"From Setbacks to Comebacks: The Cannabis Industry's Employment Landscape" Karson Humiston discusses the annual jobs report for 2024, revealing a significant rebound in the cannabis industry with the addition of almost 23,000 new jobs. She, Bruce Barcott and Beau Whitney explore state-specific trends, the resilience of the market despite economic challenges, and make predictions for future job growth, particularly in states like Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Crafting the Perfect Smoke: Inside the World of Cannabis Accessories with Brian Gerber Karson Humiston welcomes Bryan Gerber, co-founder and CEO, of Hemper and Hara Supply, also known as the "King of Cones." The nickname stems from a Forbes article that highlighted Bryan's success in building a $75 million pre-roll empire.

Behind the Scenes of Cann Beverage: From Startup Struggles to Market Dominance Luke Anderson, co-founder of Cann, discusses the company's journey from inception to success in the cannabis industry. Luke reflects on the challenges of raising capital, launching their microdose THC beverage, and navigating strategic pivots towards profitability, including the acquisition of Cann Media. Despite setbacks, Luke highlights the team's resilience and strategic decisions that have contributed to Cann's success and resilience in the market.

"Navigating the Wild West of California Cannabis: A Founder's Journey" Live from MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas, Karson Humiston is joined by Dave Holmes, founder and CEO of Clade9. The conversation kicks off with a candid discussion about Dave's early exposure to cannabis, starting from a young age due to his older brother's involvement in selling weed. Dave shares how his upbringing around drugs shaped his perspective on the industry.

Petalfast and the Evolution of Cannabis Distribution: A Conversation with Jason Vegotsky Karson Humiston had the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Vegotsky, the CEO and visionary behind Petalfast, a company that's revolutionizing the cannabis distribution landscape. Jason's journey is a fascinating one, and he shared insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the complex world of cannabis distribution, drawing parallels with the alcohol industry, and his own personal growth as an entrepreneur.

A Deep Dive into CannaDataCon's Success and Takeaways Karson Humiston reflects on the recent CannaDataCon conference with the show's organizer, Ian Dominguez, the founder and chief investment officer at Delta Emerald Ventures. The conference, held in Miami, aimed to address the repetitive nature of cannabis conferences and to foster a space for sharing best practices among operators and technologists in the cannabis industry.

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Cannabis Business with Frank Perullo Broadcasting live from MJ BizCon in Las Vegas, Karson Humiston had the pleasure of sitting down with Frank Perullo, the co-founder of Ascend Wellness, a name that's become synonymous with success in the cannabis industry.

"Motivating Through Challenges: Nick Vita's Leadership in the Cannabis Industry" Nick Vita, the co-founder and CEO of The Cannabist Company (formerly known as Columbia Care) joins Karson Humiston in Las Vegas to discuss various topics, including the rebranding of the company, the challenges and successes of building a cannabis business, and the importance of being a founder-led organization. They also touch on the current state of the cannabis industry and make predictions for the future. Nick shares his insights on hiring the right team members, motivating them in a challenging environment, and the importance of persistence and never giving up. Overall, the conversation highlights the resilience and determination required to succeed in the cannabis industry and the potential for growth and opportunities in the coming years.

Building a Cannabis Giant: Jason's Leap from Pharma to Pot In this episode of the Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast, host and fellow entrepreneur, Karson Humiston, sits down with Jason Wild, the chairman of TerrAscend one of the large publicly traded company in the cannabis industry. The episode is recorded live from MJBizCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The National Cannabis Roundtable Discusses Historic Recommendation to Reschedule Cannabis The team from the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) joins the Karson Humiston to discuss the recent historic recommendation to reschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. The episode begins with an overview of the background and context of the recommendation, including the previous speculation about the HHS recommendation and the release of hundreds of pages of documents confirming the recommendation.

From Assistant Store Manager to CEO: The Journey of Matt Darin in the Cannabis Industry Karson Humiston had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Darin, the CEO of Curaleaf, the largest public cannabis company in the United States. They recorded this episode live at MJBizCon, one of the biggest cannabis conferences in the industry.

Vangst Partners with the Cannabis Business Office to Launch a Technical Assistance Program Karson Humiston announces a breaking partnership between Vangst and the Cannabis Business Office to launch a new program. Karson is joined by Emma Howard, the program manager of the Cannabis Business Office, and Tristan Watkins, the Deputy Director for the Business Support Division.

"Creating Economic Mobility in Low-Income Communities: The Urban Upbound Model" Karson Humiston is joined by Bishop Mitchell Taylor, the co-founder and CEO of Urban Upbound. They discuss the journey of Urban Upbound, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty in public housing neighborhoods

Setting the Stage for MJBizCon 2023: Insider Tips with Jess Tyler Discover the insider insights you need for MJBizCon 2023 with Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue & Experience Officer at MJBiz, and host Karson Humiston,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s. Uncover expert tips on navigating the event, including dos, don'ts, and must-see features. Don't miss out on this dynamic episode shaping your MJBizCon experience! Produce By PodConx

Lessons learned while working for a startup. Meet Claire Moloney, the first woman to work in cannabis tech and the first employee at LeafLink. Claire joins Karson Humiston to share her story and discuss her journey as LeafLink's first hire and all of the lessons she has learned along the way. Claire shares advice for other women looking to break into the cannabis industry and shares tips for how to be successful in a rapidly growing startup.  Produced by PodConx Proud To Work In Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/proud-to-work-in-cannabis Karson Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/karson-humiston Vangst - https://vangst.com/ Claire Moloney - https://podconx.com/guests/claire-moloney LeafLink - https://www.leaflink.com/

Unlocking $100 Million Success in Cannabis with Mood CEO David Charles Embark on a thrilling journey with David Charles as he reveals the incredible ascent of Mood, a Delta-8 cannabis ECommerce powerhouse set to achieve a remarkable $100 million in revenue. Join host Karson Humiston,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s in unraveling the secrets behind Mood's meteoric rise in the cannabis industry. This is a story of entrepreneurial tenacity and unrelenting commitment to quality and growth. Don't miss this extraordinary episode! Produce By PodConx

Charting a New Course: Cannabis Legislation's Future Unveiled Explore the future of cannabis legislation with Saphira Galoob, Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable and host Karson Humiston,  CEO & Founder of Vangst’s. From the recent strides made in SAFE Banking to the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling; discover the key insights shaping the cannabis industry's future in 2023. Produce By PodConx