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The RMR Podcast with Mitch Pfeifer and Joey Brabo. Music, cannabis, and marketing.

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February 2, 2024Episode 8640 min

RMR Podcast Episode 83: Mario Guzman aka Sherbinski Talks Gelato, Lil Wayne, The Grateful Dead, and More

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 ton about Sunset Sherb and Gelato! More at www.respectmyregion.com

October 16, 2023Episode 8549 min

RMR Podcast Episode 82: Greg Welch (Cannabiscapes) Makes Cannabis Art And Talks Industry On RMR Podcast

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 like) about the industry. Today we chat about all things craft, sun-grown, and the cannabis industry. More at www.respectmyregion.com

October 4, 2023Episode 8435 min

RMR Podcast Episode 81: Alicia Deals of Cookies Tempe Talks Opening The First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary In AZ

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 affected by cannabis prohibition. Today we'll chat about all things Cookies and Arizona as well as how Alicia's family was greatly affected by the war on drugs. More at www.respectmyregion.com

October 4, 2023Episode 8350 min

RMR Podcast Episode 80: Jack Grover Talks Grove Bags, TerpLoc, Fire Weed, and More

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 mylar. Today we'll chat about being a grower first in this industry, the origin of Grove Bags, and fire weed. More at www.respectmyregion.com

July 18, 2023Episode 8242 min

RMR Podcast Episode 79: Carter Latimer of PaperPlanes Extracts Talks California Cannabis Concentrates

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, proprietary tech. Their menu includes terpene-forward concentrates, strain-specific live resin carts, infused pre-rolls, and fast-acting nano serums with more to come. Today we'll chat about Carter's experience in the game, single-source oil, and all things concentrates. More at www.respectmyregion.com

July 18, 2023Episode 8132 min

RMR Podcast Episode 78: Akele Parnell of Lab 11 Talks The Connecting Power Of Cannabis

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 ÜMI Farms umbrella which is a vertically integrated operation in the Illinois market with a cultivation facility and retail dispensaries rolling out over the next year. Today we'll chat about Akele's history in the cannabis space, operating a craft cannabis brand in Illinois, and the power of cannabis on society. More at www.respectmyregion.com

July 18, 2023Episode 8039 min

RMR Podcast Episode 77: George Sadler of Gelato Talks Building Brands In The Cannabis Space

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 thousands of cannabis industry members and consumers. Today we'll chat about the history of Lift, their most recent Toronto show, and the upcoming San Franciso event. More at www.respectmyregion.com

June 30, 2023Episode 7932 min

RMR Podcast Episode 76: Lindsay Roberts from Lift Talks International Cannabis Events

June 12, 2023Episode 7824 min

RMR Podcast Episode 75: Loriel Alegrete Of 40 Tons Brand Talks The Level Up Career Conference In Chicago

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 more diversity and inclusion of BIPOC communities into the cannabis space and provide 2nd chances to those with past cannabis convictions with their career conference series. Today we talk about the upcoming Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo in Chicago at the Malcolm X College Convention Center on June 19th. More at www.respectmyregion.com

June 12, 2023Episode 7731 min

RMR Podcast Episode 74: Jacob Lunt Of Swish Cannabis Talks Launching New Dispensary In Crowded Market

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 origin of Swish, finding success late in a crowded LA market, and servicing cannabis customers of all ages. More at www.respectmyregion.com